Finland Yle Uutiset

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:46:36 +0200
Finland refuses to play Russia at ice hockey world championships
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Germany in May.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:18:06 +0200
Sunshine returns on Tuesday as cold air moves in
A cold wind is sweeping across Finland on Tuesday, turning some of the morning's rain to snow before skies are forecast to clear in the afternoon.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:50:55 +0200
Finnish shops possibly affected by European supermarket freezer hack
Refrigeration malfunctions have been detected in some K-stores, and the cause is being investigated.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:02:48 +0200
Should Finland test every pupil at a national level? Researchers say no
The idea stems from concern about declining skills.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:32:35 +0200
"Not the time for Russia to return" — Finnish politicians condemn sports court ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled last week that Russian teams can return to ice hockey’s international tournaments.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:29:47 +0200
Most Finns reject normalising relations with Russia, poll shows
President Alexander Stubb spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:57:35 +0200
Spot electricity prices jump on Monday
Prices are impacted by reduced hydropower reserves in the Nordics and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:12:39 +0200
Video: This week in Finland, 30 October 2026
This week's headlines include President Alexander Stubb's call with Vladimir Putin, winter speed limits going into effect, Helsinki public transport ticket price hikes, and All Saints' Day and Halloween both falling on Saturday.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:13:53 +0200
Finland's endangered Saimaa ringed seal population ticks up to nearly 550
An estimated 116 pups were born, a couple more than in 2025. Saimaa ringed seals are one of the rarest and most endangered seals in the world.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:40:56 +0200
Finland's unemployment rate remains worst in EU
The 11 percent rate of unemployment in Finland during September was nearly double the EU average of 6.2 percent.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:02:30 +0200
Theme of this year's Independence Day gala is Finnish nature
On 6 December, the president and his spouse will particularly welcome guests who work in environmental fields.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:12:04 +0200
Russia wants to restore relations with European countries, Putin says after Stubb call
The Russian leader said Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre were right to make the call earlier this week, despite a mixed reaction among their European allies.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:09:41 +0200
Diesel prices hit 4-year high in Finland during October
The average price per litre of diesel rose to 2.49 euros this month, an increase of nearly 50 percent on the price at the pump last year.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:22:55 +0200
Confusion likely as Finland observes Halloween and All Saints on same day
Some public transport companies will operate as on a normal Saturday, while others will run according to Sunday schedules. The opening hours of museums may also be affected.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:51:32 +0200
Finnish Lapland's "exceptional" warm spell not seen in 30 years, meteorologist says
The slalom World Cup is still set to go ahead in mid-November.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:01:25 +0200
Finnish news agency STT to cease operations with loss of 89 jobs
The decision to shut down STT's operations after nearly 140 years.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:25:05 +0200
Police open preliminary probe into Google's data centre site activities in Muhos
The investigation is expected to be complete at some point next year.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:33:23 +0200
Finland's Veikkaus expands into Denmark with new betting brand
The move hinges on a major change in Finland's gambling market, which will open up to licensed competitors next summer.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:49 +0200
Finnish FM Valtonen meets Marco Rubio amid high-stakes Ukraine peace push
The Finnish foreign minister's visit to Washington DC will include efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:45:46 +0200
Finland sees record number of drug deaths in 2025
The number of drug-related deaths increased across all age groups and genders, but in particular among younger people and women.

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