Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:05:13 +0300"Water is ours" citizens' initiative moves to Parliament
The initiative hopes legislation can be introduced to prevent the privatisation of Finland's water supply.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:16:12 +0300Report: One third of Iraqi, Iranian asylum seeking men report being tortured in home country
Torture trauma can cause mental, physical and social problems, and treatment often requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:50:38 +0300Thursday's papers: Pizza oven boom, mosquito repellent, week-long heatwave
The press reports on some interesting summer purchases as Finland prepares to bask in temperatures of 30C.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0300Niinistö: Russia-US summit unlikely to help Navalny's situation
President Niinistö said he was glad to see Biden and Putin on speaking terms but was underwhelmed about the prospect of real change.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:04:18 +0300Battery materials plants planned in both Kotka and Hamina
The CEO of the company behind the effort said the projects would create hundreds of jobs in areas around the two cities.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:27:30 +0300Finnish Euro2020 hopes still alive despite defeat to Russia
Finland play their last group game against Belgium, with their chances of advancing to the knockout stage still in the balance.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:29:00 +0300Finland likely to lower border restrictions for seaport commuters, STT reports
The Finnish government is scheduled to deal with the matter on Thursday, according to the news agency.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:09:30 +0300Rapeseed oil prices skyrocket as demand outstrips supply
The global market price of rapeseed has risen by almost 40 percent compared to last year.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:14:50 +0300Finland's only mental health support centre for asylum seekers faces eviction
The Finnish Red Cross centre in Lahti was told to leave by city officials citing building use permit issues.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:56:38 +0300Hot weather for Finland from Thursday
The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued heat warnings for southern and central areas starting on Friday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:18:41 +0300Investigation begins after major fire destroys department store, boat yard
The blaze caused over €1 million worth of damage in the southwestern municipality of Kimitoön.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:12:14 +0300Second Helsinki police officer sacked for far-right hate speech
The former sergeant was dismissed for bringing the police into disrepute after hate-fuelled messages were revealed.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:43:01 +0300Wednesday's papers: Sote reform, broadband investigation, MPs debts
Could the long running saga of health and social care reform almost be over? Wednesday's papers follow the latest development.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:58:00 +0300Retailer Partioaitta pulls Thermacell mosquito repellent
The retailer has requested further information after allegations on social media that the device was harmful to the environment.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:01:00 +0300Finnish economy set for brief growth spurt after epidemic, central bank says
The central bank's 2021-2023 forecast predicts the economy will grow by 2.9% in 2021 and by three percentage points in 2022.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:00:53 +0300Committee recommends parliament consider dismissing auditor general
Auditor General Tytti Yli-Viikari was suspended from her position in April pending an investigation into her expenses.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:22:49 +0300Power cuts, train cancellations as Storm Vieno hits Finland
High winds brought disruption to parts of western and Central Finland on Tuesday, with the stormy weather due to last for most of the day on Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:19:23 +0300Topless 'breast activists' ejected from Tampere public sauna
Staff asked the four women to leave the public sauna because regulations require that female bathers cover the top half of their bodies.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:12:10 +0300Berry pickers arrive in Finland, but will they be safe from Covid?
One local health expert says nobody is making sure the farms welcoming seasonal workers have infection control plans in place.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:53:13 +0300Finnkino bans snacks bought elsewhere
The popular cinema chain's customers will have to buy Finnkino's own food instead.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:02:26 +0300Tuesday's papers: Incoming MP speaks, football fans head to Russia, stormy weather
Who's filling the space left in Parliament by Helsinki's new mayor and how hard is it to get to a football match in Russia?
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:50:00 +0300NCP candidate confirmed as Tampere mayor after dramatic recount
A tiny margin of just 15 votes separated the National Coalition Party and the Social Democratic Party in the city.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:28:34 +0300Strong winds threaten to restart major wildfire in North Savo
Peat does not easily absorb water, which increases the risk that hot spots could continue to burn below the surface.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:02:44 +0300Court dismisses charges against teen accused of life endangerment
The incident occurred last summer when a group of teenagers chased a 14-year-old boy until he hid in deep water under a pier.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:56:40 +0300Eagle-owl hopes soar as Finland prepares to face Russia in St. Petersburg showdown
Finland's victory over Denmark in Copenhagen has significantly increased their chances of advancing to the knock-out stage.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:24:57 +0300Broken refrigerator spoils nearly 2,500 Covid vaccines in Porvoo
The city's social and health sector development director said an investigation into why it broke down was underway.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:42:33 +0300'Don't hold a vote in the summer': Experts give their election verdict
Polling experts Sami Borg and Elina Kestilä-Kekkonen told Yle why turnout in the local elections might have been so low.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:04:50 +0300Finland leads in UN global sustainable development comparison
Finnish PM Sanna Marin said the country still had "a lot to do" to fully achieve its sustainable development goals by the end of this decade.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:07:14 +0300Inflation ticks up again as fuel prices rise
Inflation hit 2.2 percent in May, according to figures from Statistics Finland released on Monday.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:24:49 +0300Monday's papers: Election night's winners and losers
Who had a good night and who... didn't? Monday's papers pick through the local election results.