Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:22:30 +0200Nokia revenues drop during "challenging" year
The network firm’s operating profits decreased in Q4, but still performed better than expected.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:25:43 +0200Yle poll: SDP most popular, Finns Party leak support
The Prime Minister's party returned to the top of the latest poll with municipal elections just over two months away.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:07:34 +0200Thursday's papers: Pandemic exhaustion, redundancies risk, education reform
The morning's newspapers look at how furloughs risk turning into mass-redundancies unless the pandemic situation eases.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:12:11 +0200NGOs seek stricter fishing rules to protect endangered Saimaa seals
Conservation groups and the University of Eastern Finland argue that proposed laws will not prevent seal pup deaths.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:36:15 +0200Avalanche traps backcountry skiers in Finnish Lapland
Two people were found half-buried in snow, suffering from cold but otherwise unharmed.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:02:44 +0200Winter's coldest weather may arrive this weekend
A frigid mass of arctic air could push temperatures 12C below the seasonal average.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:35:31 +0200Jyväskylä city councillor suspected of attempted murder released – but may still face charges
Police have released one of the two men detained over the attempted murder of a Finns Party official last summer.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:32:28 +0200THL: AstraZeneca vaccine for working age population only
An expert group also recommends extending the interval between doses in Finland to 12 weeks.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:34:05 +0200Sales of copper-infused masks boom after German rule change
Pharmacy suppliers in Finland say demand for the masks has shot up after German authorities introduced stricter rules.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:08:24 +0200Helsinki limits school coronavirus exposure quarantine
Other municipalities quarantine entire classes in the event of exposure, but capital authorities changed policy last year.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:08:50 +0200Police suspect school employee photographed children in shower
Police say they do not know whether images of the children were shared with others.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:50:52 +0200Wednesday's papers: Unusual coronavirus symptoms, better masks, rural broadband
Should Finland follow Germany's lead on masks? Plus, what's the difference between older and newer coronavirus variants?
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:45:30 +0200Several Finnish banks targeted in online banking scam
Criminals have flooded Google search results with fake online banking links.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:57:13 +0200Niinistö: Navalny judgement would not happen in Finnish legal system
Navalny was sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment on Tuesday for breaching conditions on his probation.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:12 +0200Survey: Three-quarters of artists affected by pandemic, many consider changing careers
The pandemic has had a notable and even detrimental impact on the arts, according to the survey.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:11:00 +0200Expanded unemployment benefits extended to June
Exceptions including the increased non-deductible 500-euro allowance were due to expire in March.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:20:02 +0200Wind power provided 10 percent of Finland's electricity last year
2020 saw wind accounting for a third more of Finnish electricity demand than in 2019.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:39:10 +0200Estonia's first female prime minister hopes Finland will reopen borders
In an interview with Yle, Kaja Kallas said border closures were affecting Estonians working in Finland.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:09:20 +0200Yle poll: MPs reject mandatory vaccinations
More than 90 percent of respondents said that getting a coronavirus jab should be voluntary.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:21:32 +0200Tuesday's papers: The high cost of housing, homegrown vaccine development, what's in a school lunch?
Finnish papers count calories in meat-free meals, ask how to help first-time buyers and look at pandemic preparation.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:29:00 +0200Decision on whether seniors will get AstraZeneca vaccine still unclear
The vaccine has an efficacy rate of 60 percent, according to the European Medicines Agency.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:08:57 +0200Finland proposes Aalto architecture for UNESCO World Heritage tentative list
The 13 buildings designed by the famous architect include Finlandia Hall, Helsinki Hall of Culture and the Aalto House.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:19:57 +0200Regions harder-hit by epidemic can't jump vaccine queue, PM says
Prime Minister Sanna Marin also emphasised the importance of maintaining face-to-face education in primary schools.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:46:44 +0200Sierra Leonean man's war crimes, murder trial begins in Finland
The prosecution presented details about his suspected crimes on Monday.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:01:01 +0200Mortgage applications hit record high in December
The average interest rate on new loans fell to 0.69 percent.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:40:53 +0200Police begin probe into child services, school background of Koskela killing
The investigation will seek to establish how authorities acted in the lead up to the murder of a 16-year-old in December.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:32:23 +0200Yle survey: Higher earners and men less likely to support pay transparency
About 43 percent of survey respondents said they supported salary information being open, while 39 percent opposed it.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:42:28 +0200NCP’s former MP declares interest in Helsinki mayoral race
Kirsi Piha will seek to replace party colleague Jan Vapaavuori as mayor of the capital.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:16:38 +0200Monday's papers: Free hobbies at schools, BMI link to salary, church membership declining
Monday’s press includes a look at a new government-funded scheme providing free extracurricular activities to children.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:56:33 +0200Jyväskylä moves to limit rapid Covid-19 spread; schools, sports clubs and libraries to close
Infections are spreading particularly among children and youth, often related to team sports.