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Fri, 01 May 2026 11:51:50 +0000VIDEO: 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 +0000Helsinki 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.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:31:37 +0000The Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Northern Espoo
The health protection authority lifted the boil water advisory for Northern Espoo on Thursday morning.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:25:10 +0000The Police: Knives Have No Place in May Day Celebrations
May Day celebrations will bring big crowds and several traffic limits to central Helsinki on Thursday.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:32:15 +0000‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Film Review: I Know Where I Was When the Fun Stopped
The actors manage to make this shallow fashion-drama somewhat watchable.
Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:46:57 +0300Support for Finland's main governing parties up slightly, SDP popularity slips
The ranking of Finland's three biggest parties remains unchanged in the latest Yle public opinion poll.
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:46:22 +0300Finland's Linda Lampenius gets special permission to play her violin live at Eurovision
Organisers usually forbid the use of live instruments onstage, in an aim to ensure technical efficiency during the fast-paced act changes.
Thu, 07 May 2026 09:31:43 +0300Thursday's papers: Helsinki's nutshell heating plan, EU's highest diesel prices in Finland, and an unusual mass chicken death claim
A litre of diesel in Finland costs a full euro more than in Malta, according to Iltalehti.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:35:26 +0300Finland advances plans to tighten foreign students' income requirements, language proficiency rules
The move is in response to financial hardship faced by foreign students, the government said.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:04:10 +0300Police investigate two more assaults at far-right May Day march in Tampere
Authorities are now investigating a total of three assaults linked to the event.