Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:44:18 +0200'Drawing lessons from Ukraine', Finland's 112 app could get airborne threat alerts
The effort has received funding from the EU.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:38:08 +0200Valtonen to Israeli FM: Finland supports two-state solution
"I reaffirmed Finland's support for regional stability and securing a path towards the two-state solution," Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:34:19 +0200Monday's papers: Pensions blow, losing investments, and winter wonder
The government is removing an incentive that has encouraged people to save for their retirement.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:10:27 +0200Uber Eats coming to Finland this year, Financial Times reports
The US delivery giant is expanding its operations to seven European countries, including Finland.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:46:01 +0200Finland's 'Granny of the Year' moved from the US for love in 1965, and stayed — "I decided not to give up"
Praised for her displays of 'sisu', Georgianna "Johanna" McCollam Oja says learning the Finnish language required a lot of perseverance and determination, but it was the key to her integration.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:01:59 +0200FM Valtonen begins visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories
Finland supports a two-state approach to achieving a "lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians", foreign minister Elina Valtonen said prior to her trip.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:07:11 +0200Finland set for cold and crisp conditions as skiing holiday starts
The skiing holiday, also known as the winter break, was introduced during the 1930s as a means of breaking up the long spring semester and to encourage children to participate in winter sports.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:57:58 +0200"Finnish is my native language, yet people still speak to me in English" – How international adoptees feel marginalised in Finland
International adoptees in Finland want their voices to be heard in discussions about Finnish identity, immigration, and working life.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:25:08 +0200Finland welcomes Marco Rubio's comments on transatlantic unity
The US Secretary of State spoke of the importance of US-European relations during his speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:14:36 +0200Finland celebrates friendship and community on 14 February
A survey last year found that Finnish people have an average of four close friends and a total average of 11 friends.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:40:44 +0200Drunk Swedish man steals courier's car, tries to drive across Finnish-Russian border
The suspect faces a slew of potential charges, including a border violation, aggravated drunk driving, and payment fraud.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:19:53 +0200USU: Finns losing confidence in Nato security guarantees
Distrust towards the current US administration has undermined Finns' overall confidence in Nato, according to one foreign policy specialist.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:09:30 +0200APN Podcast: Who pays at the checkout?
Finland wants to curb supermarket store brands to give farmers more power, but could the move leave shoppers paying more for less?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:37:43 +0200Finnish government invests €65m in state firm's rare earth elements project
The government characterised Lapland's Sokli deposit as "one of Europe's most significant sources of rare earth elements".
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:32:17 +0200People are retiring later in Finland – and the change has been faster than expected
The average retirement age last year was 63.2, according to the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK).
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:42:26 +0200Foodora is leaving Finland
After 27 February, the courier company will no longer operate in the country.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:22:13 +0200Nato picks Finland for new telecoms base
The unit is to employ 60 Finns. Its location has not yet been decided, but operations could start next year.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:57:47 +0200Posti posts improved profits, but lower turnover in Q4
While sending letters by mail continues to decline, the national postal service says parcel deliveries increased.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:33:14 +0200Friday's papers: Finnish money 'going up in smoke', an expecting minister, and widespread cold warnings
Finland awoke to extremely cold weather on Friday morning, with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius even in southern areas.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:32:48 +0200Health minister Juuso suddenly resigns
Finns Party chair and Finance Minister Riikka Purra made the announcement at a surprise news conference, adding that the party hopes to choose a replacement next week.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:59:36 +0200Grocery giant S Group reports higher profits despite consumer caution
The S Group, which operates Prisma, Alepa and Sokos stores, saw profits rise by nearly 22 percent last year.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:24:07 +0200Finland's ski jumping coach sent home from Winter Olympics following "drunkenness scandal"
In a voice note message to Yle Sport, Igor Medved explained that he drank alcohol on an empty stomach at an event hosted by a team representing his home country, Slovenia.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:39 +0200Over 4 million tune into Finnish radio every week, survey finds
Radio listenership remains steady, reaching over 80 percent of the population each week. Two of the top three stations are Yle outlets.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:33:23 +0200Wolt finally hires couriers as employees – with exceptional terms
According to a labour law expert, it is unusual for a Finnish firm not to reimburse workers for the use of their own tools.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:31:30 +0200"As a society, we can do better" — Study finds people in Finland feel increasingly lonely
The study revealed that loneliness leads to a multitude of mental health problems — especially among students, low-income earners, and people who speak languages other than Finnish as their mother tongue.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:54:11 +0200Finland opens Europe's first lithium mine
The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:21:20 +0200Helsinki Shipyard signs icebreaker deal with US Coast Guard
The first icebreaker will be delivered from Helsinki to the United States as early as 2028.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:06:59 +0200Thursday's papers: The youth of today, Finland of the future, and driving with care
Helsingin Sanomat hears from psychologists and consultants about young Finnish adults who don't know how to follow basic rules or norms when they enter the workforce.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:10:35 +0200Migri deportation order quashes Venezuelan couple's dream of safe life in Finland
Despite President Nicolás Maduro's removal from power last month, organisations such as Amnesty International say Venezuelan citizens still face the threat of imprisonment and persecution.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:51:42 +0200Finnair reports best final quarter ever
The flag carrier's comparable operating profit soared by 29%, but revenues declined on US routes.