Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:10:29 +0300Stubb: Finland condemns Israel's ground attack on Gaza
President Stubb has generally been more forthright in condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza than the Finnish government, which is politically divided over the issue.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:41:19 +0300Wednesday's papers: Opposition SDP ahead of the pack, more kids on nicotine, and Sweden's waning Finland fascination
Surveys suggest Swedes are increasingly interested in Finland, but fewer of them are actually visiting their Nordic neighbour.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:59:32 +0300Police will not investigate Finns Party MPs controversial remarks about immigrants
Earlier this month, the Equality Ombudsman characterised Teemu Keskisarja's comments as racist.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:26:56 +0300Police complete probe of Finnish berry firm suspected of trafficking Thai workers
There are a total of 140 victims in the human trafficking case linked to the Sotkamo-based berry company Arctic Group, according to authorities.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:26:19 +0300Rapidly declining population forecast paints bleak picture for Finland's future
One of the only ways out of the predicament would rely on continued immigration, according to an expert.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:59:17 +0300One-third of girls experience online sexual violence, survey reveals
The most common form of online sexual abuse was receiving sexually suggestive messages from an adult, according to a recent survey by Save the Children Finland.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:31:26 +0300Should you learn Finnish? Tell us what you think
From being told learning Finnish is essential for integration to hearing 'it’s too difficult, don’t bother,' many newcomers to Finland are left unsure which path to take.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:09:10 +0300Tuesday's papers: Juggling jobs, Finland's latchkey kids, and hoarders
For many elementary school-aged children who are home alone after school, long, lonely afternoons can be a heavy burden, a newspaper reveals.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:00:28 +0300Officer won't face charges in colleague's suicide at National Police Board office
An investigation examined whether the officer had properly stored a firearm in accordance with rules and regulations.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:32:52 +0300US citizen charged in psychotherapy centre extortion case
Finnish prosecutors have filed charges against a US citizen over his suspected involvement in the extortion of patients at the Vastaamo psychotherapy centre.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:25:40 +0300Finnish commander: We're closely watching Russia's Zapad military exercises
Russia is using the drills to broadcast its goals and resources to the world, according to the commander of the Finnish Defence Forces.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:51:40 +0300Inspired by Canada, Finland weighs points-based approach to immigration
MP Christoffer Ingo (SPP) has praise for Canada's points system for work-based migration, while the Finns Party wants to take it further and also rate asylum seekers.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:43:50 +0300Man injured in early morning shooting in Espoo
According to initial information, police said several shots were fired in the incident.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:56:40 +0300Monday's papers: Eyes on the skies, commuting drops, and a teen hunter saves the day
In the past week, reconnaissance planes have been flying over Finland.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:20:36 +0300Foreign students' need for social assistance rises sharply since last year
By the end of August, nearly as much social assistance had been paid out as during all of last year. The government and universities are considering new ways to tackle the issue.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:05 +0300US missile destroyer arrives in Finland as Nato beefs up eastern flank
The "routine visit" comes two days after Nato announced its Eastern Sentry operation to reinforce its eastern border in response to Russian drone incursions.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:59:20 +0300Police announce details of fatal shooting in Espoo
Police said that the man refused to drop a knife and approached an officer in a threatening manner. This was the second fatal shooting by capital-region police in a couple of months.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:14:08 +0300Orpo on airspace violations: No direct threat to Finland
The Finnish PM does not believe that Russia wants to escalate the Ukraine war, but rather aims to test Western reactions.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:55:40 +0300Stubb: Russian drone airspace incursion in Poland was no accident
According to Finnish President Alexander Stubb, the incident was irresponsible in every way.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:43:59 +0300APN Podcast: A Finnish childhood through foreign eyes
What are some of the cultural differences when it comes to raising kids in Finland?
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:22:44 +0300Turku police: Man stored parents' bodies in freezers for 30 years to save them for 'the future'
The suspect's parents died of natural causes in the mid-90s and were handed over to relatives for burial. There is a gravestone bearing their names at a local cemetery.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:58:53 +0300Finland braces for weekend of thunderstorms and rain showers
Temperatures this weekend will range between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius across much of the country.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:18:11 +0300Finland puts homebrewed ale movie up for Oscar nomination
A tale about two sahti-brewing sisters is Finland's pick in the Best International Feature Film category.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:19:11 +0300Parliamentary Ombudsman: Office does not have jurisdiction over Finns Party MP's anti-immigrant remarks
Helsinki police will decide in the near future whether there are grounds to open a preliminary investigation into the politician's comments.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:42:14 +0300Bloomberg: Finland considers floating Posti on stock exchange
The US business news outlet estimates that the Finnish state could earn between 100 and 150 million euros from the IPO.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:50:58 +0300Friday's papers: Meat prices, basketball fever, and promoting Moomins in Japan
Demand in Finland for ground meat products this year has far outstripped supply, leaving Helsingin Sanomat wondering why prices are therefore not rising.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:58:05 +0300President Stubb in Kyiv: Russia deliberately seeking escalation
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb are on an official state visit to the Ukrainian capital on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:19:44 +0300Appeal court orders release of convicted psychotherapy centre database hacker
If the court reduces his sentence, there's a risk that Aleksanteri Kivimäki will have spent too much time in prison — and then be able to demand compensation from the state.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:53:17 +0300Two bodies found in Turku freezers after 30 years
The remains had been handed over to relatives for burial, police said, but that never happened.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:09:03 +0300Jury unanimous on winning design of Helsinki's new harbourside museum
An open and anonymous competition to design the Museum of Architecture and Design received over 600 entries from around the world.