Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:07:51 +0200Court dismisses human trafficking, rape charges against theatre figure Baltzar
Veijo Baltzar's alleged sex and aggravated human trafficking offences involved seven victims, police said.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:02:46 +0200Finnish anti-war demonstrators take to streets in support of Ukraine
There were protests on Thursday in Helsinki, Tampere and Joensuu against Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:51:29 +0200Friday's papers: EU sanctions, anti-war protests, shielding children
Parents should try to limit the war content kids are exposed to, tabloid Iltalehti writes.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:22:57 +0200Finland halts Fennovoima project over security fears
The controversial project was approved in 2014, but lacked a building permit.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:22:36 +0200Update: Jokerit confirm decision to end KHL season early
The Helsinki club has played in the Russian league since 2014.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:58:00 +0200Foreign Affairs Committee members: "Putin acting against Russia's own interests"
"Putin has achieved the exact opposite of what he sought," deputy committee member Satu Hassi said.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:45:43 +0200Foreign Minister: Finland taking part in Nato virtual summit
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said it is important that the opportunity to apply for Nato membership remains available.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:30:00 +0200Paper union set to continue strike into April
The Paperworker's Union and forestry firm UPM have been unable to reach agreement on pay and conditions in the paper industry.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:51:59 +0200NBI: Police shoot, injure person who posed threat in Kirkkonummi centre
Authorities did not reveal the precise location of the incident, but said that it is safe for people to move around the municipality.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:47:46 +0200Decades-old Turku murder case takes new twist
Authorities reopened a probe into a Turku lawyer's disappearance in 1994, with the prosecutor and police suspecting a sailboat's missing anchor was used to pull the victim's body into the sea.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:22:04 +0200Police: Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Turku streets most unsafe in Finland
Lappeenranta, Hämeenlinna and Espoo were among the safest, according to the police's Steet Safety Index.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:10:43 +0200Schools hand out Covid tests to ski holiday returnees
Students and staff are instructed to take a test only if symptoms appear, results will not be collected by schools.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:39:50 +0200Finnish President: Putin's mask comes off, showing "cold face of war"
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.