Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:53:46 +0300Busy weekend of events will increase traffic congestion across Finland
An expert from Finland's traffic management centre says that the best advice for drivers dealing with congested roads is not to rush.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:25:01 +0300Finland issues European arrest warrant for missing Ostrobothnian family
The family of ten had been living in a small village on the west coast of Finland before they disappeared last year.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:48:53 +0300HJK stage "miracle" comeback amid mixed fortunes for Finnish clubs in Europe
Despite entering the second leg trailing 4-0, HJK scored five unanswered goals to advance to the next stage of the Europa Conference League.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:19:24 +0300World's largest cruise ship departs Turku for Florida
The ship is scheduled to sail out from Port Canaveral, Florida, on its inaugural Caribbean cruise on 31 August.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:09:59 +0300Police investigate suspected killing at Åland cottage
All involved individuals are residents of Sweden, including the suspect, who was also injured and taken into custody.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:29:03 +0300Woman gives birth in Tampere Hospital's parking garage
The newborn's mother is originally from Russia while her husband is from Ukraine, and they moved to Finland two years ago.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:47:56 +0300Finnish police uncover criminal drug smuggling operation
Police also found counterfeit euro notes as part of the drug bust, a rarity for drug smugglers.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:08:45 +0300Heatwave to continue across Finland over the weekend
Prolonged heat has led to an increase in cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, in Finnish waterways.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:32:56 +0300Police search for pair of valuable bronze statues stolen in Vantaa
Valued at 140,000 euros, the two sculptures were first noticed to be missing early on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:17:34 +0300Police investigate possible neglect in near-drowning incidents, Espoo pool limits visiting hours
Authorities are currently locating families and interviewing witnesses to determine if there is sufficient cause to suspect the guardians of abandoning their kids.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:22:10 +0300Finns trust politicians less, survey finds
Finland's trust in its politicians was similar to Norway, but lower than Sweden and Denmark.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:01:47 +0300Dip in Helsinki region rents 'exceptional' situation, expert says
Rent costs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area have not decreased since 2015, when Statistics Finland started tracking such data.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:04:55 +0300PM Orpo criticises proposal for massive EU budget increase
Finland has been a net contributor to the EU budget since 2001. This means that its payments to the EU are greater than the funds it receives from the EU.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:17:34 +0300Summer event-dynamic pricing combo drives up costs of hotel stays
Some lodging establishments have increased prices by as much as 200 euros a night. The head of the consumers' union suggests contacting hotels directly to ask for their best price.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:30:21 +0300Women now hold a record 40% of board seats in Finnish companies
To achieve balanced gender representation on the boards of all listed companies in Finland, about 45 more women still need to be elected.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:04:56 +0300Heatwave causes Russian radio broadcasts to leak into Finland
Certain weather conditions, such as high pressure fronts, can cause a radio signal to travel further than it normally would.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:44:26 +0300Frustrated jobseekers lash out at recruiters as Finland's unemployment grows
Feedback heard from jobseekers reflect a common sentiment — they feel completely alone, a recruiter says.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:32:55 +0300Police urge parents to mind swimming kids amid spate of near-drownings this week
"Parents at least need to be by the edge of the pool. Watching from a couple hundred metres away is not supervision," lifeguard Daniel Kass said.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:40:44 +0300Finland's Baltic ringed seal population thriving, study finds
The growth in numbers of the once highly endangered species was spurred by hunting quota caps and bans on certain environmentally hazardous substances.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:06:02 +0300Emails suggest intern programme gave preferential treatment to president's son
An Yle investigation finds that all of the interns at the Institute for International Affairs over the past five years had significantly more educational experience than Oliver Stubb.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:55:13 +0300Tick sightings in Finland double compared to last year
Experts say the tick population has grown significantly as Finland’s environmental conditions have become steadily more favourable for them.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:10:20 +0300Finland to continue offering temporary protection to Ukrainians until 2027
There are currently an estimated 46,000 Ukrainian citizens receiving temporary protection in Finland.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:32:29 +0300Lengthy labour dispute costs Finnair tens of millions of euros
The months-long industrial dispute led to a significant decline in the national airline’s operating result for the second quarter of this year.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:36:27 +0300HS poll: SDP remain most popular, support for Finns Party rises
Finland's Social Democrats hold a strong lead over Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s National Coalition Party, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:10:51 +0300PM Orpo: No queries from Ukraine, Russia regarding Wagner fighters
The Finnish Border Guard detained a former Wagner Group fighter from Russia in mid-June, after he illegally crossed the border and applied for asylum.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:10:53 +0300Drunk man steals Helsinki bus, drives off with one passenger, picks up another
"He said that it was impulsive — a spur-of-the moment idea," detective chief inspector Mikko Minkkinen explains.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:30:08 +0300North Savo ends contracts with foreign nurses, doctors over language, skills gaps
The contracts of 10 nurses and two doctors working in the region were terminated by local healthcare authorities during their probationary periods.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:57:09 +0300Road collapses in Keuruu for second time in a year
An expert estimated that wet weather may have softened the road, and vibrations from drilling could have contributed to the collapse.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:35:26 +0300Fatal car-truck crash stops traffic in Hanko
Both vehicles caught fire following the collision.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:48:25 +0300Stubb welcomes Trump plan to send more weapons to Ukraine
The Finnish president said Donald Trump's 50-day ceasefire deadline —and the threat of more sanctions — are key in forcing Russia to the negotiating table.