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Fri, 15 May 2026 05:40:37 +0000
Finland on Alert as Suspected Drones Trigger Early-Morning Lockdown in Uusimaa; The Temporary Airspace Ban Is Now Lifted
Finland briefly raised its readiness early Friday after warnings about drones possibly crossing its airspace, prompting travel reroutes and a hazard alert.

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000
‘In the Grey’ Film Review: From Slow Burn to Snatch-Speed
Guy Ritchie’s new film opens with a jolt, then settles into a slow, teasing rhythm that hints at danger without giving away its hand. My final score is a perfect 100%.

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Film Review: The One Fans Have Been Waiting For
A return to the iconic battleground captivates the audience with breathtaking fight scenes, meticulous attention to detail and an engaging story that remains faithful to its origins.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:51:50 +0000
VIDEO: Heat, Harmony and Protest Signs in Hakaniemi
The Hakaniemi Market Square was buzzing as Finland’s largest May Day parade kicked off under the warm Friday sun. Catch the moments we captured on video! 

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:16:30 +0000
Helsinki Celebrates May Day Eve: Manta Crowned! GALLERY & VIDEO
Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:45:48 +0300
Finland boasts OECD’s second-fastest growth this year
Finland's economic growth in the first quarter was more than twice as high as the OECD average – but so was its unemployment rate.

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:32:55 +0300
Nokia surge pushes Helsinki Stock Exchange to 25-year high
Nokia's share price has soared by around 150 percent over the past year, partly driven by the rise of AI and data centres.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:03:35 +0300
Loneliness, uncertainty and bureaucracy — The psychological toll of adapting to life in Finland
A study by the University of Turku found that Finland's immigrants were two-and-a-half times more likely to develop mental health disorders compared to the general population.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:51:30 +0300
Finland meeting Nato's 5% defence spending target
Nato foreign ministers are gathering in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:40:30 +0300
Education ministry proposes later start, shortened school summer break
In addition to shifting school vacations to mid-June, a ministry report also suggests adding a week-long break in April.

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