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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:19:19 +0000Finland and Canada Set for Busy Bilateral Visit
Finland’s president will spend two days in Ottawa meeting Canadian leaders, focusing on shared security concerns, economic ties, and cooperation in the Arctic as both countries look to deepen their partnership. President Alexander Stubb is set to v...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:02:14 +0000Kela: Repay Extra Student Aid by April 30 to Avoid Higher Costs
Thousands of students surpassed their 2025 income limits, resulting in about 34,500 needing to repay aid by April 30, 2026, to avoid increased charges.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:23 +0000New Statement on President Stubb’s Health
President Alexander Stubb's health is regularly evaluated by specialists from multiple medical fields as required.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:04:45 +0000Finnish Military May Allow Long Hair for Male Conscripts
The Finnish military is contemplating the possibility of permitting long hair for male recruits in order to align their regulations with equality standards.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:26:02 +0000Easter Traffic Checks Uncover Surge in Drunk Driving
An intensified Easter crackdown in Eastern Finland revealed a significantly higher number of drunk driving incidents than typically reported.
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:49:28 +0300Small aircraft sinks into river near Rovaniemi
The only one on the aircraft was the pilot, who was rescued before it sank, according to emergency services.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:48:10 +0300Minister apologises for not disclosing holdings in crowdfunding firm
Mika Poutala's share in the company is negligible, but the Finnish Constitution calls for ministers to declare all of their holdings.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:49:30 +0300Comet visible in early-morning skies over Finland
C/2025 R3's journey towards the Sun has lasted about 170,000 years.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:16:07 +0300Yle poll: Centre leapfrog Finns as support for government drops further
Voter backing for the prime minister's NCP has fallen for the third month in a row, with overall support for the government now at its lowest level since the four-party coalition took office.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:34:33 +0300Thursday's papers: A mythbuster's opinion, moving out of the city, and Finnish Language Day
US presenter Jamie Hyneman spoke to Ilta-Sanomat about the current situation in his home country.