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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:21:23 +0000
Beat the Maundy Thursday Rush; Travel Safe This Easter
Maundy Thursday (April 2) is expected to be the busiest day of the Easter travel season, with outbound traffic peaking between 13:00--19:00. (notably on routes from the Helsinki region and Highways 4, 5 and 9). Here are some tips to smooth out the ri...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:26:45 +0000
Maia Sandu Visit to Finland Postponed After President Stubb Falls Ill
The official visit of Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Finland, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed after Finnish President Alexander Stubb contracted a viral illness, the Finnish president’s office noted on Monday evening.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:59:24 +0000
16-Year-Old Detained in Helsinki After Knife Attack Injures 17-Year-Old at Arabianranta Tram Stop
On Monday in Helsinki’s Arabianranta, police found a 17-year-old stabbed at the Hermannin rantatie tram stop; a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with charges subject to change as the investigation continues.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:48:06 +0000
Drones Spotted in Finnish Airspace; One Crashes Near Kouvola, Authorities Investigate
Several small, slow-moving drones were detected flying at low altitude in Finnish airspace over the sea and southeastern Finland on Sunday morning. The Finnish Defence Forces responded with an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet to identify the objects.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:47:04 +0000
JEF Leaders Unite in Helsinki to Boost Ukraine Support, Counter Russian Threats and Strengthen Northern European Security
Leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) convened in Helsinki to reaffirm their commitment to European security, support for Ukraine and coordinated responses to regional challenges such as foreign drone incidents and hybrid warfare threats.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:28:18 +0300
Bill payment defaults near record high in Finland
"We're very close to the darkest statistics in history," the credit rating agency's data analytics chief said.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:28:06 +0300
Police search for suspected fourth downed drone in southeastern Finland
Ukraine has launched up to 2,500 attack drones at Russian targets near Finland, according to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:27:48 +0300
Finland's population of second-generation Finns exceeds 100,000 for first time
A second-generation Finn is a person born in Finland to at least one foreign-born parent.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:13:03 +0300
Thursday's papers: Trump's threats, shoplifting kids, and mixed Easter weather
The Finnish media tries to make sense of US President Donald Trump's mixed-message address on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:56:49 +0300
Finland transitions to summer speed limits
Many of those hitting the road over the Easter holiday will be doing so at higher speed limits.

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