Finland Yle Uutiset
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:53:17 +0300THL: Drop in respiratory infections during Covid pandemic
There was an uptick in tick-borne illnesses, according to THL statistics.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:24:13 +0300Agency warns of insect repellents' environmental risks
Risk assessment work to determine the possible adverse effects of active chemicals rely on people following the repellent's instructions of use, according to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:24:28 +0300Employment continued to rise in May
The unemployment rate has also fallen to its lowest level since March-April of 2008.
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:24:49 +0300Tuesday's papers: Kurdish question, emergency meeting, and a turnaround in weather
Meteorologists say that the shift in the weather from Tuesday to Wednesday was the most dramatic of the summer.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:53:54 +0300Finland lifts all Covid border restrictions
There is no longer any requirement for passengers arriving from outside the Schengen or EU areas to show a vaccination certificate or negative coronavirus test result.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:41:50 +0300Court imprisons Turku politician, girlfriend for secretly filming children in school showers
The two defendants in the case were convicted on charges of spreading sexually indecent imagery of a child and sexual exploitation of a child.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:40:34 +0300Germany "very confident" Finland, Sweden will join Nato
Nato is hosting talks between officials from Finland, Sweden and Turkey in Brussels on Monday aimed at breaking the deadlock over Turkish opposition to the Nordic nations' membership bids.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:21:26 +0300Finnish Institute in St. Petersburg closes, cites "impossible" operating conditions
The institute was set up to serve as a crossroads for the Finnish and Russian science and culture sectors.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:26:27 +0300Mining firm Terrafame receives new environmental permit
Terrafame has been operating in Sotkamo on the basis of temporary permits despite an increase in mining and emissions.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:42:01 +0300Rydman harassment claims put NCP leadership under "intense pressure", parliamentary expert says
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has probed allegations by several women regarding inappropriate behaviour by National Coalition Party MP Wille Rydman, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Sunday.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:30:56 +0300Lapland paper mill set to become textile recycling plant
The repurposing of the factory in Kemi will create some 270 new jobs.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:17:33 +0300Paulig knock-off to appear on Russian market
Coffee served at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum bore a striking resemblance to the Finnish giant.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:50:03 +0300May air travel shows signs of recovery
Passenger numbers increased by nearly 20 percent compared to April.
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:13:53 +0300Monday's Papers: Nato discusses Turkey, #MeToo, Midsummer weather
Multiple papers discuss the claims alleging inappropriate behaviour by National Coalition Party MP Wille Rydman.
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:44:27 +0300Sanna Marin says she won't run for president
The PM on Sunday talked to reporters on topics ranging from the rising cost of living to harassment.
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:03:41 +0300HS: NBI investigated NCP parliamentarian
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) looked into allegations by several women regarding inappropriate behaviour by National Coalition Party MP Wille Rydman, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:58:17 +0300Johnny Depp takes stage in Helsinki, Tampere
Hollywood actor and musician Johnny Depp is performing in Helsinki's Kaisaniemi Park on Sunday.
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:46:03 +0300Defence Forces: Few wind power locations available
Finland is increasingly denying applications for wind power permits.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:27:14 +0300Russia's Lavrov discusses Finnish Nato bid in BBC interview
"They don't really take into account the opinion of their people," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said of Finland and Sweden.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:04:51 +0300Pension company finds no evidence of discrimination in sacking of gay man
An Ilmarinen employee claims he was fired after his manager learned he married a man.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:31:24 +0300Helsinki University closes China-funded Confucius Institute
Universities across western countries are shutting down China-sponsored centres on campuses.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:25:34 +0300Many entrepreneurs earning under 2k
More than 40 percent of solopreneurs reported paying themselves less than 2,000 euros per month, a study by
the Federation of Finnish Enterprises finds.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:40:45 +0300Finland eyes long mosquito season
This summer could see a prolonged period of buzzing and bites.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:25:18 +0300Climate panel chair: New emissions plan urgently needed due to loss of forest carbon sinks
Finland's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035 is in doubt due to the loss of forest carbon sinks, says the head of the Climate Panel.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:02:34 +0300Russian helicopter violations of Finnish airspace "not serious," says Border Guard
The aircraft briefly entered Finnish airspace on two occasions on the same day last month during a routine border patrol.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:54:40 +0300Sports chain criticised for destroying usable products
Sports and outdoor giant XXL came under fire after a Turku local found purposely damaged products worth thousands of euros in the company's bins.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:06:22 +0300VKK holds first party meeting, Russian embassy to send representative
MP Ano Turtiainen founded the one-man parliamentary group after being expelled from the Finns Party.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:08:28 +0300Finance Ministry warns of recession risk
The ministry's gloomy forecast predicts a 5.8 percent inflation rate for this year, lowering household purchasing power and consumption opportunities.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:49:49 +0300Most Pride event organisers in Finland report harassment, violence
The most common types of harassment experienced by the respondents were hate speech and vandalism, an STT poll found.
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:02:42 +0300Court fines Finnair over expenses dispute with pilots, cabin crew
The Labour Court found the airline to be in breach of collective bargaining agreements.