Finland Yle Uutiset

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:36:50 +0200
Protesters call on Yle to boycott Eurovision
The demonstration was organised by the Finnish branch of an international group called BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), which opposes Israel's actions in Gaza.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0200
Russia is violating UN Charter, Finland's foreign minister tells UN Security Council
According to Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, the OSCE has taken steps to ensure that Russia will be held accountable for its violations of international law.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:19:49 +0200
Survey: Finns' willingness to defend country remains high
Four out of five respondents said that in the event of a military attack, they would be willing to participate in national defence operations, based on their abilities and skills.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:04:19 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Purra targets immigrant poor, train plans derailed, and stadium fire
Finns Party leader Riikka Purra wants to prevent people who have lived in Finland for less than 10 years from receiving social assistance, a last-resort form of financial aid.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:42:13 +0200
Police suspect 22-year-old man of killing woman, three children in Savonlinna fire
Media reports indicate that the suspect is the father of the children who died in the fire, and that the blaze on the morning of Independence Day also claimed the life of their mother.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:03:31 +0200
Foreign students face financial ruin after agents sell false dream of 'world's happiest country'
An MOT investigation uncovers evidence that unscrupulous third party agents are spreading false and misleading information to prospective fee-paying students about life in Finland.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:59:21 +0200
School stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charges
Three 14-year-old girls were injured in the attack at a school in Pirkkala earlier this year.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:30:50 +0200
Kela chief Lasse Lehtonen on sick leave for rest of the year, board chair confirms
Lehtonen was admitted to a hospital in the Belgian capital on Friday after being escorted by police from a departure gate at Brussels Airport, over concerns about his condition.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:13:25 +0200
Next year's tax cards ready
It's time to make sure the tax authority's income estimates match your own.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:10:24 +0200
Finland's Interior Minister Rantanen in Brussels to discuss EU migration policy
Finland supports measures that "reduce the examination of unfounded [asylum] applications and increase the use of accelerated procedures", according to Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns).

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:18:33 +0200
Monday's papers: No jobs, no interviews and a €6k Helsinki apartment
Domestic outlets explore Finnish economic gloom, from people in debt to diminishing opportunities for young people.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:04:37 +0200
Kela boss admitted to Brussels hospital
The director general of Finland's benefits agency was previously turned away from a flight on Friday due to his condition.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:47:51 +0200
Police: Independence Day demonstrations in Helsinki largely peaceful
Independence Day protests in Helsinki saw fewer clashes than in previous years, according to police, though there were minor incidents.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:41:27 +0200
Independence Day gala brings colour, surprise matches and standout looks to the Presidential Palace
The annual Presidential Reception on Independence Day serves as the biggest red carpet night of the year for Finnish fashion.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:35:19 +0200
Finland celebrates 108th Independence Day with traditions, tensions
Despite poor weather, many still showed up for Finland's Independence Day traditions.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:29:23 +0200
Kela chief remains in Brussels after airport incident
Those close to Kela head Lasse Lehtonen say that he was unable to board a flight due to a health issue, not intoxication.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:49:45 +0200
Finland marks Independence Day under grey, unsettled skies
Rain persists in the west and south, while snow and sleet are falling in the central parts of the country and around Oulu.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:59:48 +0200
Finland joins other Nordics, UK under Nato's Norfolk command
JFC Norfolk’s area of responsibility now includes all five Nordic countries as well as the UK and the Atlantic region.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:21:55 +0200
The last of Finland's never-forgotten generation
As Finland marks Independence Day, the country's wartime generation is increasingly at the centre of national reflection and appreciation — even as their numbers diminish with each passing year.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:45:37 +0200
Independence Day brings flurry of demonstrations to Helsinki
Finland marks its 108th year of independence on Saturday.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:34:28 +0200
Court hands MP suspended prison term for firing gun outside nightclub
Vornanen, a 56-year-old former police officer, was ejected from the Finns Party after the incident.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:08:05 +0200
Immigrants' birth rate still higher than native population, but gap is narrowing
The birth rate of people of foreign background, especially those of the second generation, i.e., born in Finland, is closer to that of people of Finnish background.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:56 +0200
Yle to take part in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
"It now looks very likely that we will participate," said Yle CEO Marit af Björkesten. At least four countries plan to boycott the event due to Israeli participation.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:19:48 +0200
Appeals court upholds Helsinki psychiatrist's life sentence over wife's murder
A middle-aged psychiatrist was convicted of killing his wife in the couple's Ullanlinna home three years ago.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:12:03 +0200
Friday's papers: Russian assets, personal connections, and the cost of remote work
Each week, people in Finland now log around one million more remote work days than before the pandemic.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:41:38 +0200
Survey: One in four Finns regularly eat on the sofa
The practice of eating while watching TV is especially prevalent among 25-34-year-olds, while people over the age of 55 prefer to eat at the dining table.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:40:44 +0200
PM Orpo: Finland must apologise to Sámi people
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report lists 70 recommendations on how Finland can improve its relationship with the Sámi people.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:33:44 +0200
Finland tightens rules on collection of new passports, ID cards
Due to forgery concerns, it will soon no longer be possible to use a paper power of attorney to authorise someone else to collect newly issued documents.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:26:52 +0200
KAJ, Charlie Kirk and "six seven" — Google reveals Finland's most searched topics in 2025
Search trends might be the best way to find out what people are thinking about, according to the tech firm.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:04:20 +0200
"Consumerist nightmare" — Advent calendars for adults reach Finland
With December now in full swing, Advent calendars are no longer just for kids. Adults, too, are eagerly prising open the doors.

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