Finland Yle Uutiset
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.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:10:32 +0300FMI issues heat warning for this week
The weather agency issues potentially hazardous 'hot weather' warnings when daily high temperatures exceed 27 degrees Celsius, with average temperatures of at least 20 degrees.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:33:56 +0300EVA survey: Rising number of Finns lean politically right
The proportion of people identifying as right-wing is now at its highest level in the history of their surveys, according to the Finnish Business and Policy Forum.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:44:42 +0300Probe launched after Helsinki police fatally shoot knife-wielding man
Prior to discharging the firearm, officers tried using a taser, a police dog and a less-than-lethal riot gun to subdue the suspect.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:11:23 +0300Watch: Arrival of streaming star 'IShowSpeed' shakes up Helsinki
The YouTuber arrived on Monday afternoon, bringing many fans to downtown Helsinki as he live-streamed the chaos surrounding him.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:52:58 +0300Hot weather continues across Finland as thunderstorm warnings persist
While most of the country may bask in sunshine and heat, local conditions could vary dramatically in the southwest due to thunderstorms.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:46:16 +0300THL: People in South Ostrobothnia lead Finland's growing weight issues
One reason the region has relatively heavier people is that there are more passenger vehicles there — with 612 cars for every 1,000 residents.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:03:28 +0300Fazer to build €400m chocolate factory in Lahti in company's largest-ever investment
The planned facility by Finland's famed confectionery brand is expected to bring two million euros in additional tax revenue to the city of Lahti.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:07:35 +0300Finland's average unemployment duration reaches record length
One economist says the problem isn't that people don't want to work, but there aren't enough job openings in Finland.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:39:31 +0300Deal reached in Finnish aviation labour dispute, strikes called off
Negotiations dragged on for over six months, during which Finnair cancelled more than 1,200 flights due to industrial action.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:15:43 +0300Rainy start to summer brings early mushroom boom in southern Finland
The season is not only off to a strong start, but the fungi are appearing unusually early, says one mushroom expert.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:47:49 +0300Finland records hottest day of the summer as temperatures break heat threshold
Weather warnings for heat are in effect in the north, while in the south there are warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:28:47 +0300Former Wagner fighter seeks asylum in Finland after fleeing Russia
The combatant reportedly served as a company commander in Russia's 433rd Motorised Rifle Regiment.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:10:43 +0300Police fatally shoot knife-wielding man on Helsinki rooftop
This marks the 13th fatal incident involving police use of force in Finland since 2000.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:38:56 +0300Hot and sunny Saturday across Finland, but thunderstorms expected in the south
Some parts of central Finland will see temperatures above the 25-degree Celsius mark, Finland's threshold for 'hot' weather.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:08:56 +0300WWF calls on Finland to halve seal hunting quota
Seal hunting is permitted in Finland for both grey seals and Baltic ringed seals, with quotas set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:42:31 +0300Ukraine's reconstruction could lead to billions in Finnish exports, lobby says
Ukraine will need more than half a trillion euros for its post-war reconstruction in coming years, according to an estimate by the World Bank.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:36:24 +0300Government proposes bigger benefit for first child, splitting payments between parents
Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen noted that the financial burden on families is greatest when they have their first child.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:51:13 +0300Report: Confusion led to catastrophe in apartment fire death of mother, four children
The blaze started in the apartment's sauna, which had been unintentionally set to turn on during the night.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:12:04 +0300Young adults with foreign backgrounds struggle in pursuit of jobs, education
Young people with foreign backgrounds born in Finland are less likely to be employed compared to their peers with Finnish backgrounds, according to a government report.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:56:47 +0300Finland formally withdraws from Ottawa landmine treaty
Finland signed the treaty in 2012, but heightened security concerns prompted the Finnish government to begin preparations to withdraw earlier this year.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:37:08 +0300Finnish police catch up with motorcyclist driving over 220 km/h
Police suspect the 18-year-old motorbike operator of aggravated endangerment of traffic safety.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:01:51 +0300Late Swiss goal sees Finland crash out of Euro2025
Despite being the lowest-ranked team in their group, the Finnish women's team came within just a few minutes of progressing to the knockout stage.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:16:03 +0300Orpo: Finnish troops won't see combat in eventual Ukraine peacekeeping effort
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said countries that share a border with Russia will play other roles in post-war Ukraine.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:30:09 +0300World Orienteering Championships bring top athletes from around the globe to Kuopio
The city has drawn crowds of orienteering fans since the events kicked off on Monday.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:20:31 +0300Average age of cars in Finland nears 14 years amid sluggish sales
The ageing car fleet impacts climate emissions and road safety, according to an expert.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:40:23 +0300European wind, cool temps prolonged Finland's birch pollen season
The good news is that the birch pollen season is finally over.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:13:07 +0300Court remands Mikkeli murder suspect into custody
Police believe that the 19-year-old man murdered a woman in her 60s in Otava, Mikkeli, on Sunday and set her house on fire.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:50:46 +0300Temperatures ticking upwards this week
Even though local thunderstorms are possible in southern areas, conditions will be sunny and warm — and even 'hot' for the rest of the week.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:49:29 +0300Court jails young man for running drug empire from Helsinki home
The defendant was 17 years old and living with his parents when the crimes were committed.