Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:46:37 +0300Turkey asks Finland to review six extradition requests
Turkey has submitted 11 extradition requests to Finland since 2019.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:54:35 +0300Thursday's papers: Messy neighbours, minister's fur auction visit, downsized margarine
A fur auction visit by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Antti Kurvinen sparked controversy.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:51:37 +0300Yle poll: NCP extends lead, SDP sees dip but PM's partying not a factor
The widespread debate surrounding Prime Minister Sanna Marin's (SDP) partying has not had a significant impact on voter sentiment, according to Yle's latest poll.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:46:54 +030012,000 Ukrainian children have fled war to Finland
Ukrainian children in Finland will need protection for a long time, and those working with them need trauma expertise, said the Children's Ombudsman.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:23:56 +0300Report: Schools lack uniform approach to manage student absenteeism
Even though absenteeism increased during the Covid pandemic for other reasons, such as cold symptoms, the rise in absenteeism is nothing new.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:25:45 +0300Finnish state to stop using Teboil service stations from October
Finland's public procurement company Hansel has instructed state agencies to end its cooperation with Teboil, a subsidiary of the Russian company Lukoil.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:31:10 +0300Veikkaus ready to end gambling monopoly, switch to licensing model
The state-owned entity has called on the government to consider allowing foreign gambling and gaming companies operate in Finland under domestic rules.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:37:25 +0300Nordea forecast: Finnish economic growth will halt in 2023
While Finland faces a tough winter, it is in a better situation than many other European countries due to its clean-energy transition, the bank said.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:05:42 +0300Finland's largest solar power plant planned for small municipality
The municipality also has several wind power projects in the pipeline and is looking to raise hundreds of millions of euros for its business and energy ventures.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:34:17 +0300Non-Discrimination Ombudsman calls for "swift action" to tackle anti-LGBT harassment
Several Pride events in Finland faced harassment over the summer.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:22:05 +0300Police step up speed checks throughout Finland
Speeding is a major cause of road accidents in Finland, according to police statistics.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:44:57 +0300Papers: Bankruptcy filed against Helsinki shipyard
The facility has been heavily impacted by sanctions imposed on Russia because of the war in Ukraine.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:11:58 +0300Wednesday's papers: A 70's well-being study, dangerously low indoor temps, warmer winter
According to Helsingin Sanomat, a classic 70's well-being survey conducted again in 2017 found that people aged 50 and older were the most satisfied with their lives.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:51:00 +0300HUS chief doc: Coronavirus cases decline as other viruses spread
"When there's no protection in the background, like immunity from previous years' infections, perhaps there's a little more room for [other] viruses to spread," HUS chief physician Asko Järvinen says.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:13:39 +0300Kela introduces instant interpretation service for foreign-language speakers
The mobile device app-based service will be available at most Kela service points.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:59:57 +0300Bankruptcy threatens once-thriving Finnish craft brewery
Pyynikin Brewing Company has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2012.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:32:39 +0300Finnish leaders congratulate UK's new PM Liz Truss
Boris Johnson tendered his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday afternoon, formally handing over power to Truss.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:40:20 +0300Long-delayed nuclear reactor approved to exceed 60% energy production
Tests carrying out during this phrase aim to ensure that Olkiluoto 3 works as planned, even at high powers.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:30:01 +0300Finnish law prevents football authorities from banning hooligans at stadiums
There is no provision in Finnish law which would allow a club to permanently prevent a troublemaker from entering a football stadium.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:33:09 +0300Finnair wins bid to return to providing low-passenger domestic routes
Air traffic to Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola-Pietarsaari and Kemi-Tornio airports will continue at the end of October, operated by Finnair.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:02:29 +0300Finland agrees €2.35bn loan with energy firm Fortum
The bridge financing agreement with the Finnish state will cover the troubled energy company's collateral needs in the Nordic power commodity market.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:37:02 +0300Drownings in Finland down from record high in 2021
Fifteen people drowned this August, bringing the total for the summer months up to 53 drowning deaths.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:25:26 +0300Finavia warns passengers to prepare for long queues at Helsinki airport
Security checkpoints at Helsinki Airport are backlogged due to a shortage of personnel.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:44:36 +0300Tuesday's papers: Helsinki hooligans, social security reform and drug use rooms
On Monday night, 35 people were arrested following trouble among football fans at the Helsinki Derby.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:49:00 +0300Farmed salmon prices plummet
Supply of one of Finland's most popular fish has increased as sea temperatures along the Norwegian coast have warmed.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:16:26 +0300Opposition parties set initial conditions for energy firms' support package
The Finnish government is planning emergency funding of up to 10 billion euros aimed at stabilising the electricity market.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:58:53 +0300Migri: More specialists moving to Finland
The Immigration Service said it has been able to speed up processing thanks to automation.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:27:55 +0300Doctors file complaint with health watchdog over Apotti data system
Hundreds of doctors have submitted a complaint to Finland's National Supervisory Authority for Health and Welfare (Valvira) regarding the perceived shortcomings of patient data system Apotti.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:21:03 +0300National parks still more popular than before pandemic
"The pandemic and world crises have shown how important national parks and other natural sites are for health and well-being," the forest agency said.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:56:04 +0300Proposed law could restrict nurses' right to strike
A law limiting nurses' ability to strike re-emerges as healthcare unions plan new industrial action.