Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:12:46 +0300Historic Wolt takeover deal worth half the value following share price collapse
Doordash's all-stock acquisition of Wolt was reported at the time to be the second-largest acquisition in Finnish business history.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:15:29 +0300Over 19,000 Ukrainians seek international protection in Finland
While the status of temporary protection helps Ukrainian citizens to enter working life more quickly in Finland, it also excludes them from accessing Finnish social security and services.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:06:56 +0300Thursday's papers: The road to Nato, Russia blocks Finnish tabloid, Ukraine House
There was a lot of support for Nato membership among MPs during Parliament's first day of official debate on the issue.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:11:16 +0300Helsinki area coronavirus group drops general mask recommendation
In light of the new guidance, the region's transport authority, HSL, says it will no longer require passengers to wear face masks.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:48:24 +0300Police close Airiston Helmi money laundering probe, return millions in cash
The NBI is returning around 3.5 million euros in cash it seized from the Russian-owned firm during a major police operation in the autumn of 2018.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:14:21 +0300Russia issues new warning about Finland, Sweden joining Nato
Finnish MPs began formal discussions about the issue of Nato membership on Wednesday afternoon.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:48:28 +0300Jokerit eye return to Finnish ice hockey league
After eight years in the Russian-dominated KHL, team owner Jari Kurri says the club will do everything it can to restore people's trust.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:11:11 +0300Endangered Baltic ringed seals star in WWF livestream
The Baltic ringed seals are close relatives of Saimaa ringed seals, the stars of earlier popular webcasts.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:01:20 +0300Minister Lindén: Patient Safety Act on hold after strike postponement
Healthcare unions called off the planned industrial action as the proposed law change would have effectively forced nurses to return to work.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:08:00 +0300Wednesday's papers: "Historic" Nato talks, nurses' strike, spring sun
Finland's Parliament will on Wednesday begin discussing the possibility of applying for membership of the Nato alliance.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:47:00 +0300Prosecutor: Turku lawyer shot "execution style," thrown from sailboat in 1994
New evidence — including the remains of a man who went missing from Turku nearly three decades ago — was revealed as the murder trial reopened.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:29:06 +0300Nurses' unions call off strike, preparing for mass resignations
The chair of nurses' union Tehy says the minister "broke the strike with a forced labour law".
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:19:27 +0300Literary foundation offers Helsinki flats for Ukrainians
The NGO has decided to provide about 20 apartments in central Helsinki for the resettlement of those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:35:29 +0300Finland's President Niinistö tests positive for Covid-19
The 73-year-old president is well and working on a remote basis.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:14:24 +0300Peat production drops faster than expected in Finland – but may be on the way back
Since the halt in wood imports from Russia, energy producers are eyeing a return to peat, which was being phased out due to its climate impact.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:10:35 +0300Retail sector drops face mask recommendation
The Institute for Health and Welfare has recently noted that face masks are still required in some areas and that people can still decide for themselves about using them.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:32:36 +0300Has Finland really solved homelessness?
Despite progress through the 'Housing First' initiative, long-term homelessness has increased in Finland.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:19:01 +0300Tuesday's papers: Getting off Russian gas, majority of MP's support Nato, and royal visit
Left leader Andersson wants European countries including Finland to stop funding Vladimir Putin's war.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:15:00 +0300"A lot of Finnish people don’t like us": Russian-themed businesses count the cost of war
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian-speaking business owners in the capital region report heightened levels of abuse and a downturn in business.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:12 +0300With relatively modest inflation, Finland no longer so expensive by EU standards
While Finland faces its highest inflation in many years, prices are now rising much faster in the rest of the euro area than here.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:03:26 +0300Safety Investigation Authority probes fatal crash at Jyväskylä Airport
The head of the Central Finnish aviation association died in Sunday's accident, reports the newspaper Keskisuomalainen.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:38:41 +0300Foreign minister, ambassador address pro-Ukraine event in Helsinki
After ecumenical prayers on the steps of the Lutheran Cathedral, a pro-Ukraine demonstration took place at Senate Square.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:36:59 +0300Russia may try to find weak links among MPs during Nato debate, expert warns
While legislators should be prepared for external attempts to influence the debate, it is also possible that Russia will do nothing.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:50:35 +0300Flood warning for southern Finland as river levels rise
Heavy rain showers and melting snow could lead to flooding in low lying areas on Sunday and Monday.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:53:34 +0300Finnish public donates €53 million to help Ukrainians
People in Finland have in particular wanted to help Ukrainian women and children affected by the ongoing war.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:25:07 +0300Finnish passport ranked "third strongest" in world
Citizens of Finland can visit a total of 189 countries without the need for a visa.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:19:47 +0300Ukrainians can apply for jobs in Finland, but will they find them?
While authorities have moved quickly to ensure that Ukrainian refugees can legally apply for work, questions remain as to whether they will find safe, quality jobs that provide a living.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:47:45 +0300Nordea bank reports service disruptions, savings accounts appear empty
A similar disruption occurred last week, which the company later confirmed was not the result of a cyber attack.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:11:50 +0300Foreign Minister Haavisto: Russian rhetoric on Nato "no surprise"
Russian officials have once again warned Finland and Sweden of the "consequences" of joining the Nato alliance, without specifying what the repercussions might be.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:45:02 +0300President and Education Minister to hold Ukraine, Nato Q&A with Finnish schoolchildren
The session will take place on Wednesday 20 April and will be live streamed.