Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:25:53 +0300Consumer confidence in Finland crashes to historic low in June
Inflation continues to be a pressing worry for many consumers, who do not view the trend as slowing down any time soon.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:36:51 +0300HS poll: Majority opposed to Turkey's demands
The same poll found that four out of five Finns were in favour of joining the alliance.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:14:10 +0300Tick activity rising in south, set to fade after Midsummer in Oulu region
A website offered by the University of Turku indicates which municipalities in Finland have the highest concentrations of ticks – and of the tick-borne illness TBE.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:06:19 +0300Up to 13 hours late: Train delays mark chaotic end to holiday weekend
On Finland's busiest travel day of the year, construction on a bridge between Tampere and Toijala paralysed the country's rail network.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:14:53 +0300Bird flu spreading to mammals
Nearly 100 wild birds and mammals have been diagnosed with bird flu in Finland in the past two years, ranging from a swan in Hanko to an eagle in Lapland.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:25:02 +0300Midsummer weekend brings Finland's hottest temperatures of 2022 so far, thunderstorms in the north
Temperatures are expected to climb higher on Sunday, with thunderstorms expected especially in southern Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 14:41:26 +0300Finnish president, PM extend condolences after Oslo shooting
The mass shooting occurred outside a popular gay bar in central Oslo.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:09:45 +0300Early summer festivals attract record audiences
The event industry expects sold-out festivals to continue throughout the summer.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:13:58 +0300Safety authority: Health conditions causing more drowning deaths
Twice as many people drown per year in Finland compared to Norway and Sweden, relative to the population.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:20:19 +0300PM: Ukraine EU candidacy sends message of hope
The EU on Thursday awarded Ukraine and Moldova candidate status in the bloc.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:09 +0300Identification in Finland may soon be digital
A mobile app could be all you need to prove your identity.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:58:49 +0300Temperatures headed toward 30C Midsummer weekend
Finland is crossing its elusive 25-degree-Celsius heat threshold on Friday, according to forecasters.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:27:33 +0300Blue-green algae pops up on southern lakes ahead of Midsummer
Toxic algae levels in the sea remain low, due to relatively cool water temperatures.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:41:16 +0300Finnish MEPs welcome EU climate package but call for stronger action
Two Finns on the environment committee hailed the compromise deal, while a third argued that the latest proposals do not go far enough.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:29:04 +0300APN podcast: Finland's Midsummer political storm
The All Points North podcast hears how a MeToo scandal is rocking Finnish politics.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:46:23 +0300Senators: US to take a back seat in Nato talks between Finland, Sweden and Turkey
The State Department's top diplomat for Europe said there is "deep support across Nato" for Finnish and Swedish membership.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:49:48 +0300Top general: Finland has spent decades preparing for a war like Ukraine's
In an interview with Reuters, General Timo Kivinen said that "the main responsibility for Finland's defence will still be borne by Finland".
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:25:22 +0300Unions reach collective agreement deal for private social services sector
The content of the agreement will not be made public until next week at the earliest.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:31:10 +0300IS: President Niinistö concerned about Finland's Covid situation
Niinistö said he did not understand why stockpiled vaccines were not being used.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:38:17 +0300Thursday’s papers: Guts and resilience, forest fire warnings, Parliament protocol
Check for forest fire warnings in your area before lighting a Midsummer bonfire, Ilta-Sanomat advises ahead of this weekend’s holiday.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:00:14 +0300S Group sells St. Petersburg hotels
S Group sold off its Prisma chains in St. Petersburg earlier this month and now it is selling its Sokos hotels.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:32:51 +0300Fennovoima lays off 350 workers
Since the company terminated its agreement with Russian state firm Rosatom, work at the construction site in Pyhäjoki has ground to a halt.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:49:20 +0300Google buys more land from the city of Hamina
The tech giant has not decided yet how it will use the land.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:04:12 +0300Electric scooter companies call for scooter limits in Helsinki
Scooter companies point to successful models in other European cities.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:02:26 +0300Now it is certain: Midsummer will be hot
Despite earlier forecasts, the heatwave from Central Europe should impact Finland's weather this weekend.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:42:17 +0300British F-35's to visit Finland next week
The Karelia Air Command will host the fighters, which are part of a British-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:29:56 +0300Finland's competitiveness ranking rises to 17-year high
Finland received high marks for technological infrastructure, education, health, environment and business efficiency, but lower scores for tax policy and overall economic performance.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:36:50 +0300Niinistö to lead Finland’s delegation to Nato summit
Finland has chosen its representatives to attend the June Nato summit in Madrid.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:17:53 +0300Health minister: Worst nursing shortage in 15 years – but "system has not collapsed"
The lack of nurses is complicating eldercare in particular, but the summer will be manageable, said Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Aki Lindén (SDP).
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:36:23 +0300Helsinki Airport streamlines operations into one terminal
The airport's nearly decade-long development programme will finally wrap up next year.