Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 10 May 2021 09:17:16 +0300Monday's papers: Regional incidence decline, Covid deniers, summer for real?
Among items in the morning press, papers reports on low levels of infection in five Finnish regions, and a gathering of Covid deniers in Tampere.
Sun, 09 May 2021 17:24:35 +0300Top auditor appeals job suspension, demands compensation
Tytti Yli-Viikari has appealed last month's suspension from her role as auditor general of the National Audit Office.
Sun, 09 May 2021 16:38:52 +0300Finland may see 25C heat next week
Temperatures in Finland will start rising on Monday, potentially reaching 25 degrees Celsius by Wednesday and Thursday.
Sun, 09 May 2021 14:03:55 +0300Belarus opposition figure Tikhanovskaya calls on Finland to solve crisis
Belarus has detained more than 300 political prisoners.
Sun, 09 May 2021 11:11:07 +0300Sauli Niinistö honours 29 moms on Mother's Day
Organisers postponed the President's Mother's Day ceremony in Helsinki because of coronavirus.
Sat, 08 May 2021 18:31:45 +0300Police rarely punished after complaints over racism
Yle interviewed several serving police officers who said racist comments were common.
Sat, 08 May 2021 12:54:34 +0300Finns Party vice-chair: Government overspent on outsized Covid support for municipalities
Riikka Purra accused the government of needless spending on support for municipalities.
Sat, 08 May 2021 11:51:00 +0300PM's office seals lockdown preparation emails
The Chancellor of Justice has already published the emails he sent when lockdown legislation was prepared.
Sat, 08 May 2021 10:23:18 +0300Helsinki Police logged movements of Roma people
The city's Deputy Chief of Police denies profiling but admits 'mistakes' were made.
Fri, 07 May 2021 17:50:46 +0300Watch: Orphaned bear cub rescued after wandering into yard
The cub was rescued in the eastern village of Kuhmo on Thursday evening.
Fri, 07 May 2021 16:36:32 +0300Future of Finland's Covid nasal spray vaccine uncertain
State support for a Finnish Covid nasal spray comes up short.
Fri, 07 May 2021 15:25:47 +0300Excavation of final nuclear disposal tunnels begins
Efforts to build the site began as early as 2004.
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:35:59 +0300Vallila killer receives more prison time over Tampere attack
Pirkanmaa District Court has handed down a prison term to the Vallila teen killer.
Fri, 07 May 2021 12:22:25 +0300At-home Covid tests to hit shops
The self-administered tests give users results in 15 to 20 minutes.
Fri, 07 May 2021 10:36:08 +0300Politico: Helsinki unlikely venue for Biden-Putin summit
The Finnish capital probably won't host the one-on-one summit, according to US news outlet Politico.
Fri, 07 May 2021 09:13:08 +0300Friday's papers: Vaccine tourism, cancelled holidays and vaginal "repair"
Finnish news outlets explore Finns flying to Russia for jabs and unscientific medical procedures.
Thu, 06 May 2021 17:11:32 +0300NCP U-turn on EU stimulus abstention
A majority of NCP MPs expected to support the EU Covid recovery plan.
Thu, 06 May 2021 17:03:03 +0300APN podcast: Internship troubles and Migri reform
All Points North follows up on an online controversy in Finland surrounding internship culture.
Thu, 06 May 2021 16:39:14 +0300First public report on military intelligence: New police-like powers already in use
According to military intelligence, the growing importance of the Arctic is affecting defence operations in Finland's neighbouring areas.
Thu, 06 May 2021 15:31:22 +0300Rail operator VR reports €15m loss in first quarter
Travel by rail decreased by more than half compared to the same time last year.
Thu, 06 May 2021 14:15:46 +0300Interior Minister: "Violence is not the answer"
Violence among minors in Helsinki has been exacerbated by the Covid crisis, interior minister Maria Ohisalo told Yle.
Thu, 06 May 2021 13:29:24 +0300Finnish government to ease residence for some undocumented migrants
A new government plan will open a path for people who have received negative asylum decisions but found work to stay in the country.
Thu, 06 May 2021 11:19:04 +0300Record number of rental flats available in Helsinki
A fall in jobs in service industries during the pandemic has freed up large numbers of rental flats in the capital.
Thu, 06 May 2021 10:44:22 +0300Pre-election Yle poll: NCP first, SDP and Finns Party close behind
Support for at least two government parties, the Centre and the Greens, seems to have slipped since the protracted budget framework dispute.
Thu, 06 May 2021 09:16:52 +0300Thursday's papers: Life expectancy gap, summer travel, EU pressure
Lifestyle and access to healthcare may be factors in the wide gap in income-related life expectancy, writes Helsingin Sanomat.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:58:04 +0300Snowstorm to hit Eastern Finland on Thursday, accumulations over 20cm possible
Eastern and central Finland may receive more than 20cm of snow, even 30cm in some areas.
Wed, 05 May 2021 17:58:49 +0300High earners may no longer keep tax info from media
The Finnish Tax Administration will return to the practice of providing the media with a list of the highest-income Finns' tax data.
Wed, 05 May 2021 16:10:23 +0300Finance committee greenlights EU Covid stimulus package
Parliament is due to vote on the stimulus package next Wednesday, preceded by a debate on the matter on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:28:08 +0300Rare Saimaa seals back on live stream, now with sound
The massively popular annual webcam featuring endangered seals has begun drawing viewers back into the placid scenery of eastern Finland's lake district.
Wed, 05 May 2021 14:15:14 +0300Prison guard suspected of stealing inmates' money
Prosecutors claim a prison guard in Pirkanmaa took money from convicts.