Finland Yle Uutiset

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:57:47 +0200
Posti posts improved profits, but lower turnover in Q4
While sending letters by mail continues to decline, the national postal service says parcel deliveries increased.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:33:14 +0200
Friday's papers: Finnish money 'going up in smoke', an expecting minister, and widespread cold warnings
Finland awoke to extremely cold weather on Friday morning, with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius even in southern areas.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:32:48 +0200
Health minister Juuso suddenly resigns
Finns Party chair and Finance Minister Riikka Purra made the announcement at a surprise news conference, adding that the party hopes to choose a replacement next week.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:59:36 +0200
Grocery giant S Group reports higher profits despite consumer caution
The S Group, which operates Prisma, Alepa and Sokos stores, saw profits rise by nearly 22 percent last year.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:24:07 +0200
Finland's ski jumping coach sent home from Winter Olympics following "drunkenness scandal"
In a voice note message to Yle Sport, Igor Medved explained that he drank alcohol on an empty stomach at an event hosted by a team representing his home country, Slovenia.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:39 +0200
Over 4 million tune into Finnish radio every week, survey finds
Radio listenership remains steady, reaching over 80 percent of the population each week. Two of the top three stations are Yle outlets.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:33:23 +0200
Wolt finally hires couriers as employees – with exceptional terms
According to a labour law expert, it is unusual for a Finnish firm not to reimburse workers for the use of their own tools.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:31:30 +0200
"As a society, we can do better" — Study finds people in Finland feel increasingly lonely
The study revealed that loneliness leads to a multitude of mental health problems — especially among students, low-income earners, and people who speak languages other than Finnish as their mother tongue.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:54:11 +0200
Finland opens Europe's first lithium mine
The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:21:20 +0200
Helsinki Shipyard signs icebreaker deal with US Coast Guard
The first icebreaker will be delivered from Helsinki to the United States as early as 2028.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:06:59 +0200
Thursday's papers: The youth of today, Finland of the future, and driving with care
Helsingin Sanomat hears from psychologists and consultants about young Finnish adults who don't know how to follow basic rules or norms when they enter the workforce.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:10:35 +0200
Migri deportation order quashes Venezuelan couple's dream of safe life in Finland
Despite President Nicolás Maduro's removal from power last month, organisations such as Amnesty International say Venezuelan citizens still face the threat of imprisonment and persecution.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:51:42 +0200
Finnair reports best final quarter ever
The flag carrier's comparable operating profit soared by 29%, but revenues declined on US routes.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:10:43 +0200
Working for the common good and learning to learn — Finland's vision for the schools of 2045
Education in Finland faces significant challenges, including declining PISA results, growing disparities in the classroom, and increased mental health issues among young people.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:01:45 +0200
Finland plans limited logging ban during birds' nesting season
The legislative amendment follows last year's decision by the European Court of Justice, which upheld a logging ban during the nesting season in Estonia.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:10:19 +0200
Finland's quota-based wolf hunting season ends with death toll of 82
Hunters would have been allowed to shoot up to 100 wolves after a controversial change to Finland's wildlife laws took effect on New Year's Day.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:54:45 +0200
Stubb and Orpo debate Europe's uncertain future at high-profile summits
President Alexander Stubb heads to the Munich Security Conference while PM Petteri Orpo (NCP) meets with EU colleagues at a Belgian castle before a visit to the Winter Olympics.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:16:20 +0200
Helsinki Metro services suspended following incident on track
A man was seriously injured after being trapped under a Metro train.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:33:22 +0200
One third of young people think it's too easy to get a driving licence in Finland, poll finds
The Finnish government's plans to amend the Driving Licence Act, which aims to improve road safety for young drivers, will be debated in Parliament next week.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:12:09 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Finland's ordinary PM for extraordinary times, signs of economic recovery, and a sporting reality check
Can Finland reach its official target of six medals at the Winter Olympics?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:43:12 +0200
Valmet Automotive gears up to build electric buses in Finland
Valmet Automotive's CEO says the electric bus deal is another step in advancing the firm's strategy of expanding into new industries.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:40:24 +0200
What to do if you bought a sofa from Asko or Sotka before bankruptcy filing
In Finland, a consumer's options in a bankruptcy situation depend largely on how they paid for their purchase.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:08:41 +0200
Protestors call on politicians to overhaul Finland's healthcare funding model
A massive reform of the way in which regional healthcare authorities are funded was introduced in 2022, but many people are dissatisfied with the results.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:15:45 +0200
Finland again ranks second in global corruption perceptions index
The scores reflect the views of experts and businesspeople, not the public, according to Transparency International.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:31:32 +0200
Flight delays, cancellations top Finns' list of complaints to European Consumer Centre
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) helps people with problems related to cross-border trade.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:42:44 +0200
Electric shock risk prompts Ikea to recall some Nymåne lamps
The furniture retailer has warned customers to stop using the affected lamps immediately — and to tell others about the recall if they have given away or sold the items.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Finland's melancholic class, healthcare time bomb, and a cancelled snowstorm
Sociologists suggest that so-called 'knowledge workers' in Finland — people whose job is to "think for a living" — are more likely to suffer from guilt-addled melancholy.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:47:36 +0200
Finnish retailers raise price of plastic bags to discourage use
The use of plastic bags decreased last year, the S and K groups report.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:36:48 +0200
Finnish women travelling to Sweden to treat birthing injuries
Many women say that their complaints are not taken seriously in Finland.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:37:28 +0200
More than €4 billion needed for road and rail repairs, says Finland's infrastructure agency
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency estimates that some 4.3 billion euros worth of repairs are overdue on Finland's railways, roads and waterways.

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