Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:39:50 +0200Niinistö: Finland demands "immediate end" to Russian hostilities in Ukraine
Prime Minister Sanna Marin told a Thursday morning press conference that Finland is not currently facing an immediate military threat.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:19:33 +0200Forest landscape voted Finland's most beautiful stamp of the year
Enthused Finns sent nearly 50,000 postcards, in an effort to choose the most beautiful stamp of 2021.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:55:02 +0200Finnair suspends flights over Ukrainian airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a warning overnight about flying over the region due to the escalating political and military tensions.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:03:49 +0200Finnish leaders condemn Russia attack on Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said Finland is looking at ways to further support Ukraine.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:02:36 +0200Thursday's papers: Russia invades Ukraine, arms exports debate, rich minister
Finnish media reports that Russia launched a military action against Ukraine on Thursday morning.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:34:42 +0200Blizzards bust Helsinki's snow removal budget
The city's road maintenance chief says another four to five million euros will likely be needed this winter for snow removal.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:52:29 +0200Government survives confidence vote over handling of rising fuel prices
The vote of confidence was preceded by a lively debate on ways to take the sting out of ballooning electricity and fuel prices.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:55:24 +0200Kela: 40,000 students fail to pay healthcare fee
The fee totals about 35.80 euros this year.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0200Finland prepares for interruption of Russian natural gas supplies
The EU has warned Russia of energy sanctions if Russia moves forward with their attacks on Ukraine. Russia itself may also affect natural gas exports to Europe.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:37:08 +0200Halla-aho: Sanctions on Russia will be "ineffective"
According to Finland's former ambassador to Russia, René Nyberg, Russia's goal is to overthrow Ukraine's current government and president.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:10:14 +0200Parliament set to vote on Yle text content restrictions
The Committee on Transport and Communications has given a green light to the government's proposed changes to Finland's Yleisradio Act.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:27:14 +0200Victims in fatal Jyväskylä crash were college students
All six campuses of Humak University of Applied Sciences observed a day of mourning for the three young adults on Wednesday.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:41:36 +0200Temporary law change on workers' vaccination status sent for comments
The ministerial group also called on the government to lift restrictions on bars and restaurants from the beginning of March.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:50:52 +0200Wednesday's papers: Ukraine update, sports sanctions, frozen penis
The Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to dominate Finnish news.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:51:24 +0200Marin: Finland to reassess Rosatom-backed nuclear project
The prime minister has accused Russia of openly violating the Minsk Protocol.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:45:26 +0200Economist: Employment rate improved in January, but outlook is mixed
Experts predict that a labour shortage will hamper economic growth this year.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:38:43 +0200President Niinistö: EU-Russia relations could get colder than during Cold War
Sauli Niinistö held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss the situation between Ukraine and Russia.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:47:39 +0200Parties divided on adjusting Finland's weapons export ban for Ukraine
Ukraine has asked Finland for material support in its efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression, but Finnish lawmakers are divided about doing that.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:12:39 +0200Three dead in central Finland traffic accident as snowstorm blankets Finland
Driving conditions were dangerous on Tuesday because of snow.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:14:17 +0200Experts: Finnish nuclear project "directly supports Russian nuclear weapon production"
Finland is planning to build a nuclear power plant, sourcing the reactor from Russia.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:50:44 +0200'Twosday' set to be most popular wedding day of the year
The romantic twos-filled date has inspired as many as 386 couples to get married.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:22:26 +0200Tuesday's papers: Ukraine reaction, snow chaos
Tuesday's press grapples with the unfolding situation in Ukraine.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:37:02 +0200Finnish ice hockey gold winners return from Beijing Olympics
The team's captain said it was an emotional trip, not least because his first child was born just a couple of days before the games began.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:06:38 +0200No further investigation into Allas Sea pool collision, safety authority says
The inclement weather conditions could not be ruled out as being the cause of the Viking Line ferry collided into the seaside facility.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:55:35 +0200Finnish president meets party leaders on Ukraine, security
"I think that we are actually almost in a colder situation than we were during the traditional Cold War," Niinistö told CNN on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:21:30 +0200Shipbuilder gets millions in funding for construction of climate-neutral cruise ship
Meyer Turku says it aims to make its operations carbon neutral by 2030.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:47:16 +0200Snowstorm forecast for southern Finland on Monday, driving conditions hazardous
The snow will be joined by strong easterly winds, making driving conditions especially dangerous along southern coastal areas.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:18:56 +0200Imatra landmark church falling into ruin, repairs too expensive
The building was designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in the late 1950s.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:52:31 +0200Finnish experts critical of potential Putin-Biden summit
There are concerns the EU and European governments will be bypassed by Russia-US talks.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:54:45 +0200Monday's papers: Booming housing market, hospitality woes, snow chaos
Helsinki's house prices have shown the fastest growth in 10 years, Helsingin Sanomat reports.