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Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:15:25 +0000Harri Heliövaara Is the First Tennis Player Named Finland’s Athlete of the Year; Flow is Key
Harri Heliövaara, a 36-year-old Finnish tennis player, was named Athlete of the Year at the Finnish Sports Gala, marking the first time a tennis player has received this honor in Finland.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:59:48 +0000UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Visits Helsinki
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper are scheduled to meet in Helsinki on Wednesday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:48:47 +0000Fatal Stabbing Outside Helsinki Karaoke Bar: Police Probe Deadly Dispute Between Acquaintances
Authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing that took place outside a karaoke bar in central Helsinki last Thursday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:41:46 +0000Government Unveils Major Boost for Immigrant Language Education with €20.3 Million Annual Investment
The government is implementing initiatives to enhance Finnish and Swedish language education for immigrant students in basic education, as announced by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:34:08 +0000Finland Remains Among Top Four in Global Passport Power Rankings
Finland’s passport currently ranks fourth globally on the Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 185 destinations.
Finland Yle Uutiset
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:11:56 +0200Prospects improve for SMEs
Businesses in Finland are showing signs of hope, according to a new survey.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:51:46 +0200Finland to step up post-monitoring of residence permits granted to foreign students
If the proposal becomes law, a foreign student’s residence permit could be revoked if they receive basic social assistance, a last-resort form of financial support.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:23:37 +0200FMI issues warning of hazardous driving conditions as snowfall, freezing rain forecast
A bus carrying around 30 schoolchildren skidded off the road near Porvoo on Friday morning. No injuries were reported.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:31:10 +0200Three young German tourists snowshoe into Russia — get caught returning to Finland
The men said curiosity brought them to the area, according to the Finnish Border Guard.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:54:13 +0200Finland revamps jobless benefits amid worst unemployment rate in EU
Starting in May, a new social security benefit for jobseekers will replace the existing payments, as part of the government's efforts to streamline Finland's unemployment benefits system.