Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:20:52 +0200HS: Orpo says government is not preparing to abolish inheritance, gift tax
"This is not in the government programme," Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) told Helsingin Sanomat.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:14:56 +0200Finland's job vacancies down by half since 2022
The number of vacancies listed during Q4 was the lowest quarterly figure since 2016, Statistics Finland reports.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:25:15 +0200"We wonder if we're welcome here" — Immigrant groups express uncertainty and anxiety over Finland's citizenship test
Integration specialists point to problems such as prohibitive costs, a lack of study materials, and the risks of indirect discrimination.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:47:58 +0200Friday's papers: Pulling the 'debt brake', star restaurateur slams delivery commissions, and slick roads this weekend
Helsingin Sanomat reports that a working group has found that Finland needs to save between 8 and 11 billion euros by 2031.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:28:40 +0200Telia to shed 168 jobs in Finland as restructuring takes effect
The changes will see the termination of a total of 251 positions at the company, while 83 new roles will be created.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:53:28 +0200Finland aims to outlaw unauthorised possession, import of radio signal jammers
Incidents of suspected GPS interference have risen sharply in Finland over recent years, especially around airports and in the Baltic Sea region.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:05:59 +0200Government grants €1m in aid to struggling news agency STT
Founded in 1887, STT is one of the oldest news agencies in the world.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:27:30 +0200The stark choice immigrants face in Finland: collecting the dole or applying for citizenship
With a baby on the way and her fixed-term contract about to end, Canadian Silvie Kroeker must decide between her long-held ambition of becoming a Finnish citizen or a short-term unemployment entitlement.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:18:58 +0200Unions: Planned integration cuts would also threaten hundreds of teaching jobs
The Finnish government has proposed cutting integration funding by around 47 million euros.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:26:32 +0200CNN: Trump expects Finnish representative at 'Peace Board' meeting
Finland has also been asked to attend but has not accepted the invitation.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:39:02 +0200Finland wins dramatic Olympic ice hockey QF with overtime winner
The Lions will now face off against Canada in Friday's semi-final.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:32:17 +0200Thursday's papers: Finns Party minister switch, gender-free dressing room plans, and electricity prices spike again
"If it happens, I might not swim here anymore," a frequent user of the public pool in Lohja told Hufvudstadsbladet about the gender-neutral changing room plans.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:19:20 +0200Finnish MPs reject citizens' initiative to legalise cannabis
The citizens' initiative was started in 2022.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:58:23 +0200Estonia: Nato would strike 'deep inside Russia' if Putin hits Baltics
Russia is reinforcing its western frontier, including its border with Finland.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:16:35 +0200Finland aims to double trade with India, PM Orpo says
During his visit, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) will also attend the India AI Impact Summit, alongside world leaders and billionaire executives.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:20:26 +0200Finnish fashion firm Voglia files for bankruptcy
The family-run business with a history spanning more than 40 years has run into trouble.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:57:13 +0200Flu season in 8th week — with no end in sight
Influenza season started ahead of Christmas and was expected to peak at the beginning of the year. But that didn't happen.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:03:55 +0200At least 15k customers in limbo after ordering from bankruptcy-hit Asko, Sotka
Up to 20,000 customers are still waiting for goods they ordered from the home furnishing chains before the bankruptcy filing.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:34:27 +0200Wednesday's papers: A leftist rise, inaccessible pensions, and another Finnish firm departs
Voters' support for the opposition Left Alliance has reached a 15-year high, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:09:58 +0200Finland moves to tighten Kela's home care allowance for newcomers
The law proposal still needs approval by the legislature.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:48:15 +0200Finland sees more foreign visitors, overnight stays reach new high
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called 'coolcations', according to Visit Finland.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:38:08 +0200Purra wants immigrants to work for benefits
With election season approaching, Yle's political correspondent Marica Paukkeri says politicians' statements should be treated with caution.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:38:03 +0200Helsinki school finds unique solution for Ramadan-fasting students
"We noticed that the fasting middle school students didn't enjoy sitting in the cafeteria with all the food, drinks and smells there," the principal explained.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:38:24 +0200Tuesday's papers: The cost of convenience, unvisited America, and fossil fans
A now-bankrupt pizza chain says it struggled to give up a third of the pie.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:26:11 +0200Rovaniemi chosen as site for Nato's Forward Land Forces HQ
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato's Forward Land Forces' permanent presence in the region.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:51:46 +0200Librarian finds €2,000 in returned book
Someone returned a book in Espoo with twenty 100-euro notes tucked between the pages.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:05:05 +0200"What is enough?" — Rising food prices loom as Finland moves to curb supermarket private labels
A bill to help food producers could drive up prices that have already surged in recent years.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:45:03 +0200Finland's employee numbers have declined for 2.5 years, business index finds
The only region where employee numbers grew was in Western Finland, increasing by 0.5 percent.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:44:18 +0200'Drawing lessons from Ukraine', Finland's 112 app could get airborne threat alerts
The effort has received funding from the EU.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:38:08 +0200Valtonen to Israeli FM: Finland supports two-state solution
"I reaffirmed Finland's support for regional stability and securing a path towards the two-state solution," Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.