Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:32:38 +0200Finns lost over €70m to scammers last year
These types of crimes increased significantly compared to 2024.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:53:09 +0200Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen to testify before US Congress about European censorship laws
The veteran Christian Democrat politician has faced three charges of incitement to hatred in Finland, following written and spoken statements she made about homosexuality.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:58:34 +0200Finland's inflation rate growth slows significantly in January
There was a slight increase in the prices of food and alcohol last month, but almost all other price categories were stable.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:48:20 +0200Wednesday's papers: Security-minded Finns, Everyone's Rights confusion, and it's not just the weather that's cold
Some people seem to have forgetten the rules regarding Everyone's Rights.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:44:22 +0200"Finns like that I try to speak Finnish" — UK ambassador dives into deep end of Finnish immersion
Since moving to Helsinki in late 2024, Laura Davies has tried ice swimming, sampled 'lihamuki' and regularly posted Finnish-language content on the embassy's social media channels.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:47:06 +0200More people in Finland aim to delay retirement
With older workers now staying healthier, the average planned retirement age has risen faster than the minimum pension age, a new survey reveals.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:20:47 +0200Finland's paramedics increasingly face violent attacks by patients
A newly released study has found that the risk of violence was especially heightened if any or all of the following factors were met: a weekend night, an urban area, an intoxicated male patient, and/or mental health problems.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:45:25 +0200Valtonen plays down strains in US–Finnish relations: "Let's not get a divorce"
Finland appears in US State Department cables on Greenlan, obtained by Politico.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:58:50 +0200Finnish MPs return from winter break as SDP re-elects parliamentary whip
Jussi Halla-aho (Finns) was re-elected as Speaker of Parliament. Earlier, an SDP lawmaker who apologised for making inappropriate comments was replaced as deputy chair of the parliamentary group.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:09:18 +0200Ex-minister Hanna Kosonen will not seek re-election
The third-term opposition MP said she wants to leave politics because she is frustrated by the policies of the current government, which she describes as having features of "Trumpism".
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:39:57 +0200Four detained on Russian border amid suspicions of human trafficking
The case came to authorities’ attention when a foreign woman sought refuge in a shop in Oulu. Two men were formally placed under arrest on Tuesday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:13:19 +0200Turku overtakes Tampere as Finland's fastest-growing city
Tampere's population growth has slowed due to high unemployment as well as a lack of housing for families.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:08:48 +0200Tuesday's papers: Finland's deep freeze, Russian rhetoric, and Tampere's men-only club
A bone-chilling start to February in Finland has seen plunging temperatures and soaring electricity prices, but also satisfied tourists.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:37:26 +0200Yle's Moomin reading marathon attracts over 1.7 million viewers
The read-a-thon forms part of the celebrations of Yle's 100 years of broadcasting, which is themed around shared moments.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:10:34 +0200Finnish producer scores second Grammy Award
Jonas W. Karlsson won for his work with US electroacoustic duo ARKAI, while conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and other Finnish nominees went home empty-handed.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:05:51 +0200Finnish Lapland sees coldest January in nearly 40 years
Spot prices for electricity set a new record on Monday as Finland plunged into a deep freeze.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:06:07 +0200Finland to introduce 'green wave' automated system for emergency vehicles
Fintraffic’s national traffic priority system, which is set to be introduced this summer, will recognise the location of an emergency vehicle and automatically change the lights to green to facilitate its passage.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:37:35 +0200Young people follow daily news more actively than before, survey finds
TikTok remains the primary source of news for the majority of young people in Finland, with about half of the survey's respondents saying they use the social media platform to follow news updates.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:55:25 +0200Bullying of LGBTQ+ youth in Finnish schools has increased, says rights group
According to Seta, the proportion of what it refers to as "rainbow youth" who were targeted by school bullying – including harassment, discrimination and violence – rose slightly between 2023 and last year.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:55:16 +0200Mind your head — Finns top EU charts for bike helmet usage
Roadside observations found that more than 70 percent of Finnish cyclists used a helmet, compared to just 5 percent in the Netherlands.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:25:42 +0200Monday's papers: Helsinki life hacks, the dangers of salt, and some love for Lahti
Helsingin Sanomat offers readers some tips on the proper etiquette for life in the Finnish capital.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:45:03 +0200Finland expands access to free TBE vaccines
Cases are reported most often in coastal and archipelago areas.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:57:28 +0200Finland tightens access to basic social assistance
Rules for receiving social assistance are getting stricter as of Sunday.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:10:35 +0200Finnish MEPs blame Russia for unemployment crisis, look to EU for aid
Historically a net contributor, Finland now faces a difficult path towards economic recovery, made all the more challenging by sharing the EU's longest landborder with Russia.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:37:13 +0200Worried about the climate? Concrete action can help, study suggests
Concern about the state of the climate is linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, but symptoms are less common in those who take action, a new study indicates.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:49:46 +0200In pictures: Life in ice-cold Finland
Freezing temperatures have tightened their grip across the country, and the cold snap is set to continue through the weekend.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:32:36 +0200PM: Joining Nato was "the only right choice"
Speaking to Yle on Saturday, Petteri Orpo expressed faith in American democracy.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:24:54 +0200Marko Ahtisaari named in Epstein files
Marko Ahtisaari has acknowledged meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:45:51 +0200Kela turns down one in four basic assistance claims
The benefit is a last resort form of support for households that are unable to cover their daily essentials.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:01:35 +0200Finland looks to end "uncontrolled human experiment" with Australia-style ban on social media
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP), the Finnish public health authority THL and two-thirds of Finns are in favour of banning or restricting the use of social media by under-15s.