Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:01:00 +0200Ministry lists toughest and easiest fields for jobseekers
The labour shortage is most acute in the social and healthcare sectors, as well as at schools and restaurants.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:18:32 +0200Wednesday's papers: Preparing for blackouts, school lunches, dealing with the dark
The power grid operator Fingrid is reported to be testing an app feature that will give consumers advance warning of electric power outages.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:35:00 +0200Nokian Tyres plan new factory in Romania following Russian exit
The factory's output will be around six million tyres per year in 2025, with an opportunity for future expansion.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:15:40 +0200Finnish president: It is colder than the Cold War
"There is a colder atmosphere in world politics today than during the Cold War. Russia's brutal attack on Ukraine brought war to Europe," President Sauli Niinistö told members of the Nordic Council.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:38:43 +0200Helsinki transport authority raises some fares, ends free school trips
The fiscal responsibility for school groups' travel will be handed over to municipalities in 2024. HSL will also raise some ticket prices next year – while lowering others.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:50:23 +0200Viking-era sword, jewellery and large grave field discovered in southern Finland
A local resident in Janakkala came across a Viking-era sword while clearing undergrowth in his forest, leading to the discovery of more artifacts and an extensive Iron Age grave field.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:38:53 +0200Finland, Sweden: No preconditions on nuclear weapons ahead of Nato membership
The Swedish PM is convinced that the two countries' Nato membership will be ratified by all members.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:23:26 +0200Helsinki power utility profits triple as customers face sharp rate hikes
Municipal energy firm Helen says price increases are necessary due to high winter futures prices.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:52:00 +0200Higher energy costs reducing production on Finnish farms
A new survey shows that Finnish farmers are taking a hard hit from rapid cost increases for fertilisers and energy.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:09:17 +0200Tuesday's papers: Literacy decline, slippery roads, dirty birds
Education experts say growing social media use may account for a decline in reading skills among young Finns.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:34:00 +0200Online extortionists targeting minors with nudes scam, police say
The suspects' motivation appears to be financial gain rather than sexual exploitation, according to police.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:00:44 +0200Yle survey: Majority of MPs think Finland should boost nuclear energy production
The energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine appears to have increased support for nuclear power in Finland among Parliamentary parties.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:55:04 +0200Police issue warning to motorists after car strikes child at zebra crossing in Espoo
Motorists and pedestrians must be extra careful and vigilant as the daylight hours become shorter, police said.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:49:44 +0200F-Secure: Data of 200k Finnish LinkedIn users posted on hacker forum
LinkedIn has strongly denied claims about the leak, a cybersecurity news site reports.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:15:53 +0200Finnish coal consumption rises 8%
Coal-powered electricity and heat generation rose eight percent in the first nine months of this year, says Statistics Finland.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:30:02 +0200Poll: A quarter of firms planning furloughs
Future outlooks are gloomy for some, says the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK).
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:09:44 +0200Cannonball MC to appeal criminal ban to Supreme Court
The motorcycle club was declared illegal by a district court in June, effectively banning it from operating.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:22:06 +0200Monday's papers: Children in Syria camps, more education and stagflation worries
Finland's Foreign Minister says the remaining Finnish children detained in the Al-Hol camp need their mothers' permission to leave.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:54:20 +0200Helsinki Deputy Mayor slams plans to cut free rides for school groups
Since 2019 kids accompanied by a teacher have travelled for free on Helsinki public transport.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:57:37 +0200Court remands high-ranking ministry official
A Helsinki court remanded Olli Sorainen into custody on Sunday.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:12:09 +0200NBI suspects arms sent to Ukraine might be in criminal hands
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) says their preliminary intelligence suggests some weapons donated by countries to Ukraine might have fallen into criminal hands in Finland.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:53:05 +0300Reuters: Russia says UK navy blew up Nord Stream
The UK Ministry for Defence has refuted the claims.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:13:46 +0300Clocks fall back on Sunday
It's time to get used to darkness falling earlier in the afternoons.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:49:44 +0300PM does not rule out nuclear weapons or permanent Nato bases in Finland
Sanna Marin says it's important that Finland does not set preconditions on its pending Nato membership.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:25:11 +0300Posti draws criticism in customer satisfaction survey
People report being happy with their local grocery stores—less so with the post office.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:42:00 +0300Finn-helmed feature 'My Sailor, My Love' nabs Chicago Film Festival audience award
Directed by Klaus Härö, the film stars James Cosmo, known for his role in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones,' as well as Irish actors Bríd Brennan and Catherine Walker.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:20:07 +0300Nokian Tyres agrees deal to sell Russian operations
Nokian Tyres began operating in Russia in 2005 and by 2021, approximately 80 percent of the company’s passenger car tyres were produced in the country.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:47:38 +0300Apartment price shrink to continue, Hypo's chief economist says
Compared to the third quarter a year ago, prices fell by 1.7 percent during July to September, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Finland.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:02:23 +0300New Swedish PM commits to Finland-Sweden Nato path on first official visit to Helsinki
A long-standing tradition sees Finnish and Swedish prime ministers meeting very shortly after taking office.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:47:27 +0300Oulu District Court fines journalist for defamation of former councillor
The case concerns a tweet sent by journalist Tommi Parkkonen about an Oulu city councillor in 2019.