Finland Yle Uutiset

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:46:11 +0200
Storm Hannes subsides, but blackouts linger
Air traffic has resumed at Finland's northern airports.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:55:01 +0200
Finland's changing winters: What can we expect?
Rubber boots rather than skis or skates are becoming the winter norm through much of Finland, experts say. How will the evolving season affect us in the future?

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:16:32 +0200
News group: Only 1 in 5 satisfied with government's efforts to manage the economy
Two in five respondents say they are very dissatisfied with the governemnt's economic measures, according to an Uutissuomalainen poll.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:27:48 +0200
Fireworks go on sale
New Year's revellers are permitted to set off fireworks only between 6pm and 2am.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:40:37 +0200
Thousands lose power as Storm Hannes sweeps into Finland
A powerful winter storm is coinciding with post-holiday return traffic.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:09:35 +0200
Survey: Export companies' expectations for 2026 are the brightest in years
The unpredictability of the US worries export companies, who instead see the EU and Nordic countries as safe, increasingly important trading partners, the Chamber of Commerce says.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:28:54 +0200
Finland releases 3 men suspected of financing PKK terrorism
Helsinki District Court imposed an enhanced travel ban on all three suspects. They are still under investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:26:14 +0200
Busy holiday for police: Domestic disturbances, reckless driving, suspected arson
Law enforcement officers responded to reports of disorderly behaviour, domestic violence and suspected arson as well as traffic violations and missing persons.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:07:30 +0200
Nigerian music student enjoys the peacefulness of Finnish Christmas
The stillness of Christmas in Helsinki is quite the contrast from the lively holiday in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:46:24 +0200
Should Finland have a gender-neutral national service? Liutenant Colonel Annukka Ylivaara thinks so
As Finland marks 30 years of women in uniform, one of its highest-ranking female officers argues that the armed forces can no longer afford to think in terms of men and women.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:44:35 +0200
Record number visit Helsinki Christmas Market
Visitors drank more than 85,000 cups of hot mulled wine and ate more than 60,000 bowls of rice porridge over a roughly three week span.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:56:51 +0200
Christmas charity event organisers shocked by number of people in need
The Hursti foundation were forced to turn people away from the venue in Pasila due to a lack of space.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:52:01 +0200
Watch: Finland declares Christmas Peace in 700-year-old tradition
The reading of the Declaration of Christmas Peace is a tradition that marks the official start of the festive period for many Finnish people.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:14:24 +0200
What to watch on Yle Areena this Christmas
From film classics and magical animated adventures to history and nature documentaries, there's something for everyone.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:56:53 +0200
Finland celebrates Christmas Eve with old traditions amid mixed weather
Many parts of Finland will see hazardous driving conditions on Christmas Eve, with motorists advised to take extra care on the roads.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:31:14 +0200
Police suspect widespread exploitation of foreign cleaners, restaurant workers
Some had to pay to get jobs in Finland, while others had to hand over their wages to the boss.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:03:17 +0200
Finland aims to tighten rules on who can take a passport photo
The government also wants to extend the validity of passports and ID cards to a period of 10 years.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:05:41 +0200
Finland raises reservist age to 65
The reserve force will gradually swell to one million.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:15:44 +0200
Appeal court tightens sentences in Sweden-linked drugs case
The case dealt with one of the biggest drug smuggling operations Finland has ever seen.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:14:30 +0200
Unemployment climbs to 10.6%, marking bleakest point since 2009
Around 50,000 more people were unemployed last month than in November 2024.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:41:59 +0200
Outbound holiday traffic peaking on Tuesday
Driving conditions are mostly favourable on Christmas Eve's eve.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:12:36 +0200
Finland sees immigration figures plummet this year
The country's overall population has grown slightly this year, an increase Statistics Finland attributes to immigration.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:12:34 +0200
Finland lowers fees for new passports, IDs
The lower pricing was prompted by an anticipated increase in the number of applicants next year.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:27:22 +0200
Finland to roll out stricter rules on permanent residence permits from January
The new regulations will require applicants to have lived in Finland for longer, demonstrate some proficiency in Finnish or Swedish, and have a work history of a certain length.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:22:28 +0200
Ministry: Plans to introduce Finnish citizenship test sent out for comments
The government aims to begin rolling out the test from January 2027.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:52:09 +0200
Finland's national conciliator to step down, cites increased polarisation of Finnish society
Anu Sajavaara's tenure as national conciliator coincided with a tumultuous period in Finland's labour market relations.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:25:25 +0200
Education minister calls for unified religion, ethics studies at Finland's schools
Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz says such a move could increase understanding and reduce segregation in school, as well as society in general.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:15:47 +0200
IS poll: Lindtman favourite to be Finland's next PM
Among young voters, SDP chair Antti Lindtman was narrowly edged out by the Greens and Left Alliance leaders.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:09:54 +0200
Finland chills ahead of holiday, but temperatures set to rise on Christmas Day
A wave of cold air from the north began bringing down temperatures on Monday.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:48:04 +0200
Holiday reminder — Stores open, but with reduced hours
Grocery stores, Alko outlets and Posti service points will operate according to a holiday schedule this week.

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