Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:18:42 +0200Police lose hacked therapy centre criminal reports after spreadsheet error
The patient records of about 30,000 people were stolen when Vastaamo's database was hacked on at least two separate occasions.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:25:45 +0200Finns Party to submit no confidence motion over fuel, electricity prices
Finns Party chair Riikka Purra says rising prices are significantly weakening the purchasing power of low and middle-income earners.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:16:33 +0200Monday's papers: Latest Nato poll, Convoy protest winds down, a break from blizzards
A new poll by Maaseudun Tulevaisuus suggests that nearly half of people in Finland are in favour of joining Nato, if the nation's leaders were to recommend membership.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 17:43:47 +0200Finland's Convoy protest weekend enters third day
The protests have shrunk over the course of the weekend.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:55:00 +0200Finland unveils plan for electric aircraft routes across Lapland region
The trial period will initially begin with the use of renewable aviation fuel, but will later switch to using electric aircraft.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:54:55 +0200Niskanen takes bronze in Olympic Skiathlon
Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen finished behind two Russians.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:07:55 +0200Finland hockey coach slams 'human rights violation' of China quarantine rules
Finland's captain has been in quarantine since he arrived in China.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:30:16 +0200Convoy protesters threatened, harassed journalists at Friday's demo
Reporters say they faced hostility from protesters.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 16:40:10 +0200Runeberg Prize goes to Quynh Tran for debut novel
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:15:31 +0200Appeals court fines Finn Spring water firm for environmental damage
The companies' plants had reportedly discharged inadequately treated wastewater into the environment for several years.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:15:00 +0200EVA: More women bosses than ever before
A survey suggests female managers are now more common than ever.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:43:36 +0200Police break up Convoy Finland protest, detain 55
The protesters say they want cheaper petrol and an end to coronavirus restrictions.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:12:12 +0200Union: UPM strike to continue into March
The strike has lasted for five weeks and could go on for three more.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:16:14 +0200Lindén becomes social services minister, Kiuru begins maternity leave
Aki Lindén is serving his first term as an MP following a long career in healthcare administration, including as CEO of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS).
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00:25 +0200Survey: two thirds trust Finland's ability to defend against a military attack
Less than half feel that Finland will be able to protect Åland, where military presence is prohibited.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:49:10 +0200Convoy protest set to disrupt traffic in Helsinki
Police are predicting traffic problems as a result of the protest.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:55:12 +0200Appeal Court quashes Aarnio murder conviction
The district court had previously sentenced the former head of Helsinki police department’s narcotics unit to life imprisonment for his role in the 2003 murder.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:14:39 +0200Olkiluoto 3 electricity production hit by further delay
The OL3 nuclear reactor is expected to produce around 14 percent of Finland’s electricity once it begins operating at full capacity.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:30:03 +0200Friday's papers: EU guarantees, Nokia success and Mustonen's return
EU President Ursula von der Leyen visited Helsinki on Thursday.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:12:29 +0200EU coordinating response to Russian letter, says von der Leyen in Helsinki
The EU President said that Finland can count on European solidarity.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:31:26 +0200APN podcast: Is Finland on track for Olympic success?
All Points North previews Finland's prospects at the Winter Olympics, follows up on a story about the exploitation of foreign workers, and tags along for an icy adventure.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:06:18 +0200Cultural sector protests Covid restrictions, minister 'understands' frustration
Cultural figures called for more financial compensation and a programme to help the sector recover from the crisis.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:22:43 +0200Omicron spread levels off, clear drop in ICU load
While daily death figures remain high, health officials point to hopeful signs that the Omicron surge is waning.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:53:05 +0200Thursday's papers: Notes from Russia, banking service and poor Olympic snow
Finland's relations with Russia have been under scrutiny this week.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:06:27 +0200Yle poll: Finns party support plummets, Greens down, NCP remain top
Most of the government coalition parties saw increased backing among voters in the latest survey, but support for the Greens continued to slide.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:25 +0200Finland "confident" of medal success at Beijing Winter Olympics
Finnish athletes will be hoping to keep up the nation's proud record of winning medals at every Winter Olympics since the very first edition of the games in 1924.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:44:09 +0200Niinistö: Letter from Russia was intended to cause confusion
The president commented on relations with Russia following the official opening of the Parliament on Wednesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:20:20 +0200Finland to double foreign student visas, shorten citizenship road
The proposed reforms aim to make life a bit easier and flexible for Finland's students from abroad.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:35:27 +0200Paper: Sports Minister Kurvinen cancels Olympic trip over quarantine risk
Kurvinen said his decision was not linked to any political boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:34:44 +0200Marin: Restaurant restrictions to be lifted in mid-February
The government met on Wednesday to discuss Covid rules.