Finland Yle Uutiset

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:46:40 +0200
Ukrainians in Finland criticise Trump's "shocking" peace plan
US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace is viewed by many Ukrainians in Finland as a "plan for surrender".

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:35:39 +0200
Helsinki Cathedral unveils shiny new look following two-year renovation
One of the capital's most distinctive landmarks has undergone several facelifts since being built in 1852.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:45:16 +0200
Weekend weather: Slippery roads, deep freeze up north
The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued travel advisories for most of the country over the next few days due to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:24:34 +0200
Spotify's audiobook rollout in Finland takes authors by surprise
The Sweden-based music and podcast streaming giant Spotify began offering audiobooks to its subscribers in Finland this week.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:56:50 +0200
APN Podcast: Daily life in Finland's most famous sea fortress
Suomenlinna is one of the few places in the world where people live inside history. Step aboard the ferry as we hear from people who call the island home.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:31:22 +0200
Finland's president and PM head to southern Africa
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and President Alexander Stubb will make separate trips to South Africa in the next few days. Orpo is also attending an EU-AU summit in Angola, while Stubb wraps up a visit to the UAE.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:40:53 +0200
Big variations in local taxes around Finland next year
An Yle comparison reveals that municipal taxes can vary by as much as 2,300 euros annually for wage-earners with an average income.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:05:19 +0200
Finns buying less meat, more tofu — a year after nutrition guidance update
Price seems to be a major guiding factor at the supermarket, according to S Group's sales SVP.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:10:39 +0200
Friday's papers: Orpo leadership challenge, grocery store happy hours, 'Black Fraud Day' warning
Will the PM serve out his full term or be replaced by one of his own cabinet ministers next year? And when's the best time for grocery bargains?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:30:01 +0200
Finland to allow wolf hunting from New Year's Day
The change is necessary due to "the growing concerns of citizens regarding wolves and other large carnivores," said Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD).

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:42:56 +0200
Ministry: Audit Office exaggerated Marin government over-spending
A report by Finland's National Audit Office described government expenditure during the Covid pandemic as "excessive", but a finance ministry spokesperson tells Helsingin Sanomat the effects are overstated.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:53:16 +0200
Nokia joins development of AI-driven military tech
The Finnish tech giant is setting up a unit for solutions aimed at the defence industry.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:02:51 +0200
Prices for older houses drop by nearly 10%
This year is shaping up to be better than the previous two years, but there are major regional differences in price trends, according to the Mortgage Society of Finland.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:47:15 +0200
Union boss accuses government of pushing people into "poverty, unemployment and despair"
The head of Finland's largest union federation has criticised the government's economic and employment policies, while the Chamber of Commerce has called into question its attitude towards immigrants.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:43:23 +0200
Finland's biggest retailer to stop selling Israeli goods
The S Group says that it no longer sells any Israeli fresh produce, but will sell off existing stocks of other items such as home carbonation products.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:26:56 +0200
It's official: Helsinki sees first snow of this winter
In Finland, the first snow (or ensilumi in Finnish) to fall in a particular region traditionally marks the beginning of winter for that area.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:14:05 +0200
Thursday's papers: Young Ukrainian men, higher petrol prices, and a new way to pay
Finland has seen a tenfold increase in the number of Ukrainian men aged 18-22 arriving this autumn, leading to questions about why they are not staying home to defend their country.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:18:16 +0200
Tampere launches new English-language high school track
The programme will initially admit 20 students, who will study Finnish as a second language.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:38:26 +0200
Court jails man for restaurant attack on former Finns Party MP
The suspect was convicted of aggravated assault after the court heard how he punched ex-MP Tom Packalén in the face before kicking him in the head.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:29 +0200
Teboil winds down in Finland
US sanctions spelled the end for Teboil, a subsidiary of Russian oil giant Lukoil.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:20:13 +0200
Report: Marin government spent recklessly during Covid crisis
The effects of the decisions made during the pandemic are still being felt on Finland's public finances today, according to the National Audit Office.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:45:33 +0200
Finland secures €1b EU loan for defence spending
The loan is a part of a broader EU plan to enhance collective defensive operations by 2030.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:29:55 +0200
Posti: No parcels to US this Christmas
Letters and Christmas cards will still be delivered, Finland's national mail carrier confirmed.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:11:52 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Finland's next PM, SDP on top and Helsinki's 24-euro view
A trip up Helsinki's railway station clock tower now costs almost as much as visiting the Eiffel Tower.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:48:03 +0200
Finland will likely be subject to EU's Excessive Deficit Procedure, finance minister warns
Finance Minister Riikka Purra pointed to the European Commission's economic forecast suggesting that Finland's state debt would exceed a cap of 90-percent of GDP as early as next year.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:51:29 +0200
Canada wants to learn from Finland
National security has been on Canadians' minds lately.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:06:52 +0200
Survey finds nearly half in Finland saying mental health care access has worsened
Opinions about the availability of mental health services in Finland have deteriorated since 2019.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:40:34 +0200
Finland's Pukki party ends with farewell goal
The striker capped off a record-breaking international career with his 43rd and final goal in Monday evening's match against Andorra in Tampere.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:30:39 +0200
Migrant Entrepreneur of the Year winner still gets her hands dirty
Ruslana Kuisma started a cleaning company in 2017, initially using her home washing machine around the clock. Now the firm has an annual turnover of nearly four million euros.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:58:56 +0200
Two in court over Espoo footbridge collapse
A group of 24 middle school teenagers and their teacher were injured when the temporary metal and plywood bridge gave way in May 2023.

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