Finland Yle Uutiset
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:47:51 +0200Police: Independence Day demonstrations in Helsinki largely peaceful
Independence Day protests in Helsinki saw fewer clashes than in previous years, according to police, though there were minor incidents.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:41:27 +0200Independence Day gala brings colour, surprise matches and standout looks to the Presidential Palace
The annual Presidential Reception on Independence Day serves as the biggest red carpet night of the year for Finnish fashion.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:35:19 +0200Finland celebrates 108th Independence Day with traditions, tensions
Despite poor weather, many still showed up for Finland's Independence Day traditions.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:29:23 +0200Kela chief remains in Brussels after airport incident
Those close to Kela head Lasse Lehtonen say that he was unable to board a flight due to a health issue, not intoxication.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:49:45 +0200Finland marks Independence Day under grey, unsettled skies
Rain persists in the west and south, while snow and sleet are falling in the central parts of the country and around Oulu.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:59:48 +0200Finland joins other Nordics, UK under Nato's Norfolk command
JFC Norfolk’s area of responsibility now includes all five Nordic countries as well as the UK and the Atlantic region.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:21:55 +0200The last of Finland's never-forgotten generation
As Finland marks Independence Day, the country's wartime generation is increasingly at the centre of national reflection and appreciation — even as their numbers diminish with each passing year.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:45:37 +0200Independence Day brings flurry of demonstrations to Helsinki
Finland marks its 108th year of independence on Saturday.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:34:28 +0200Court hands MP suspended prison term for firing gun outside nightclub
Vornanen, a 56-year-old former police officer, was ejected from the Finns Party after the incident.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:08:05 +0200Immigrants' birth rate still higher than native population, but gap is narrowing
The birth rate of people of foreign background, especially those of the second generation, i.e., born in Finland, is closer to that of people of Finnish background.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:56 +0200Yle to take part in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
"It now looks very likely that we will participate," said Yle CEO Marit af Björkesten. At least four countries plan to boycott the event due to Israeli participation.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:19:48 +0200Appeals court upholds Helsinki psychiatrist's life sentence over wife's murder
A middle-aged psychiatrist was convicted of killing his wife in the couple's Ullanlinna home three years ago.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:12:03 +0200Friday's papers: Russian assets, personal connections, and the cost of remote work
Each week, people in Finland now log around one million more remote work days than before the pandemic.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:41:38 +0200Survey: One in four Finns regularly eat on the sofa
The practice of eating while watching TV is especially prevalent among 25-34-year-olds, while people over the age of 55 prefer to eat at the dining table.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:40:44 +0200PM Orpo: Finland must apologise to Sámi people
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report lists 70 recommendations on how Finland can improve its relationship with the Sámi people.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:33:44 +0200Finland tightens rules on collection of new passports, ID cards
Due to forgery concerns, it will soon no longer be possible to use a paper power of attorney to authorise someone else to collect newly issued documents.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:26:52 +0200KAJ, Charlie Kirk and "six seven" — Google reveals Finland's most searched topics in 2025
Search trends might be the best way to find out what people are thinking about, according to the tech firm.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:04:20 +0200"Consumerist nightmare" — Advent calendars for adults reach Finland
With December now in full swing, Advent calendars are no longer just for kids. Adults, too, are eagerly prising open the doors.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:56:36 +0200Eva survey: Left-wing voters support civil disobedience if objective is important
The poll results reveal deep divisions in people's attitudes towards certain types of political activism and protest.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:09:54 +0200Finnish berry firm at centre of human trafficking suspicions declares bankruptcy
The restructuring of Arctic International was discontinued due to serious deficiencies in the company’s accounting records.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:18:42 +0200Yle poll: SDP retains strong lead as support for opposition parties rises
The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) holds a six percentage point lead over PM Petteri Orpo's National Coalition Party in Yle's latest voter poll.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:29:01 +0200Thursday's papers: Finland's nobles party privately, Pamela Anderson wants a Finnish name, and December drizzle descends
There are still an estimated 145 noble families in Finland, according to a historian.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:51:40 +0200Finnish MPs approve inheritance, gift tax reform
Among other things, the law change raised the threshold at which point inheritance tax becomes payable.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:38:10 +0200Protesting students call on Finnish universities to cut ties with Israel
The 'Students for Palestine' movement organised demonstrations on Wednesday in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Kuopio.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:16:03 +0200HS: Kela boss Lasse Lehtonen simultaneously on sick leave and work trip
An assessment about the benefits agency's management is underway and is expected to be complete in mid-December.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:38:26 +0200Valtonen: Russian war talk "shouldn't be taken too seriously"
"Russia is desperately looking for a way out of a war that it should never have started and that was based on completely false assumptions," Finland's foreign minister told journalists in Brussels.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:32:55 +0200Millionaires' tax gains broad support in Left Alliance poll
An extra tax on the rich has broad support, even among supporters of the government – which is cutting tax rates for millionaires.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:45:40 +0200Finland's inflation rate stabilises during November
Consumer prices were up by 1.4 percent last month compared to November 2024.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:29:37 +0200Finnish Foreign Ministry issues travel advisory for Venezuela
The unstable political situation and worsening security threats within the South American country have prompted Finnish authorities to issue the advisory.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:06:13 +0200Wednesday's papers: Russian gas cutoff, chubby Nordics, Emma Thompson's love for Karelian pies and ice swimming
EU countries pledge to turn off Russian gas while the Nordics are getting heavier – and a family of British actors reminisce fondly about their months in North Karelia.