Finland Yle Uutiset

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:40:34 +0200
Finland's Pukki party ends with farewell goal
The striker capped off a record-breaking international career with his 43rd and final goal in Monday evening's match against Andorra in Tampere.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:30:39 +0200
Migrant Entrepreneur of the Year winner still gets her hands dirty
Ruslana Kuisma started a cleaning company in 2017, initially using her home washing machine around the clock. Now the firm has an annual turnover of nearly four million euros.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:58:56 +0200
Two in court over Espoo footbridge collapse
A group of 24 middle school teenagers and their teacher were injured when the temporary metal and plywood bridge gave way in May 2023.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:19:15 +0200
Vantaa council gives green light to revised tram line plan
Some councillors had been opposed to the project due to its high cost and because the tram will not serve Helsinki Airport.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:03:36 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Sinking skills, unplugging a perk, and a new Häkkinen
The teenage daughter of one of Finland's most famous drivers is a rising Formula 1 talent.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:49:50 +0200
Helsinki zoo's bears turn in for the season
The bears began spending most of their time in their winter dens at the beginning of the month.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:17:01 +0200
Finland's economy is stagnating, European Commision says
Finland could rank as the sixth most indebted country in the EU by 2027, according to the Commission.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:25:05 +0200
Finnish callers to Russia report strange voices on the line
Telecom operator Elisa says Russia may be eavesdropping on calls from Finland.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:13:36 +0200
80% of IT workers in Finland concerned about AI's accuracy, survey finds
More than half of respondents said they use AI weekly, but only slightly more than a third of those said they received training or instruction from their employers about using it.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:55:35 +0200
Pension advocacy group chief critical of raising retirement age — 'no silver bullet'
"When you look at the issue more closely, raising the retirement age isn't a silver bullet. Its effects will take different directions," says Antti Tanskanen, director of the Finnish Pension Alliance.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:45:28 +0200
The Leonoids return
Stargazers in Finland could be treated to a dazzling show as the annual meteor shower peaks.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:27:03 +0200
Monday's papers: Housing volatility, working from home and winter's shock
Finland is getting its first taste of winter.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:58:58 +0200
Cold snap brings deep frost, snowfall and traffic warnings across Finland
Temperatures in Finnish Lapland dipped down to below -20C this weekend.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:08:20 +0200
Reindeer stroll through downtown Rovaniemi, delighting tourists
Reindeer don't usually venture into Rovaniemi's busiest downtown area, though they are often encountered on the other side of the river.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:14:36 +0200
Europe's largest outdoor artificial ice field in Helsinki reopens after renovation
The city will hold an official opening event for the Oulunkylä ice field on Saturday 29 November with activities including an ice disco.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:54:02 +0200
Finland sends former Wagner fighter back to Russia
Yle previously identified several images showing the man in eastern Ukraine when he crossed the border without permission in June.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:52:05 +0200
Finland's Iceye emerges as fast-rising star in private space race
Iceye has seen a meteoric rise in the past few years, with its revenue growing from six million euros in 2020 to more than 100 million euros last year.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:15:19 +0200
Error in Finnish matriculation exam may have given some students an unfair advantage
A technical glitch in Finland's matriculation exam allowed some students to answer either the informational or the literary task instead of both.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:56:00 +0200
Finland's globetrotting president heads to Johannesburg, Dubai, Brussels…and Hollola
Since taking office last year, President Alexander Stubb has travelled twice as much as his predecessor, Sauli Niinistö, did during the corresponding period of his first term.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:24:08 +0200
APN Podcast: Is Finland's housing market finally stirring?
Falling prices, nervous sellers and hopeful buyers — this week All Points North takes a closer look at Finland's shifting housing market.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:14:16 +0200
Finnish study links severe morning sickness with increased depression risk
Severe morning sickness involves serious nausea and vomiting that prevents normal eating and drinking, making it difficult to cope with everyday life.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:06:48 +0200
Border Guard suspects human trafficking ring of smuggling nearly 200 people into Finland for forest work
Five people are in custody on suspicion of aggravated organisation of illegal entry.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:15:35 +0200
Take a peek inside Helsinki's Central Railway Station tower, which has finally opened to the public
A newly installed elevator brings visitors to the second floor, but to reach further up, they will need to climb 250 steps to enjoy the view.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:50:11 +0200
Survey: Most big firms unsure of government's ability to balance public finances
Faith in the government of PM Petteri Orpo (NCP) is clearly waning, according to the survey's director.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:15:43 +0200
Ministry forecasts brighter jobs picture next year – except for the long-term unemployed
By 2027, the number of long-term unemployed is expected to be close to the record level after the deep recession of the 1990s.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:02:56 +0200
Friday's papers: Government struggle blaming, French paper says Finland is 'prepared for war', and a supermarket's lingering hoarders
Finland is the only country in Europe that is prepared for war, according to a French columnist.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:54:57 +0200
CCTV footage shows Finnish MP firing gun outside Helsinki karaoke bar
The former Finns Party politician is currently on trial over the incident, which occurred in the early hours of 26 April last year.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:10:33 +0200
Alexandra Lindqvist chosen as Finland's Lucia
A coronation ceremony will be held on Saturday 13 December at Helsinki Cathedral. From there, Lucia will join a holiday-themed parade through the city centre.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:20:03 +0200
Police: Rape reports in Helsinki up by nearly 70% this year
Police expected an increase in reported cases after changes to the Sexual Offences Act came into force at the beginning of 2023, but a department spokesperson still describes the increase as "significant".

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:08:05 +0200
Kela boss apologises over comments suggesting agency's workers were easily replaceable
"The director came to the same conclusion as the board, that his choice of words was very unfortunate, and he apologises for them," Kela's board chair Vertti Kiukas says.

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