Finland Yle Uutiset
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:31:46 +0300Tuesday's papers: Russians depart, regional mortality rates and Helsinki's curtailed Christmas light plans
Tuesday's paper review looks at the southeastern border, mortality rate comparison and how energy savings will affect the capital's Christmas decoration plans.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:52:00 +0300Finland suspects 4 of illegally crossing eastern border
Meanwhile, the government's plans to construct a short length of fence along the Russian border for testing purposes are moving forward, STT reports.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:24:01 +0300Haavisto: EU ministers agree on €500m arms aid to Ukraine
The EU has also decided to train around 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers over the next two years.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:48:07 +0300Courts find 'love scam' victims guilty of money laundering offences
In the very similar cases, two women received large amounts of money from the accounts of other women, and transferred the sums to accounts held abroad.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:35:03 +0300Finland strives for "future without homelessness" at annual awareness event
The Night of the Homeless focuses on poverty and social exclusion, and is observed on 17 October.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:24:59 +0300Zsar outlet mall near Russian border files for bankruptcy
The outlet mall first opened in 2018, primarily aiming to attract Russian tourists.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:58:22 +0300Highly-endangered ringed seal drowns in fishing net in eastern Finland
The male pup was likely born last winter as it was one metre in length and weighed about 28 kilos, Finland's parks and wildlife agency Metsähallitus said.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:38:20 +0300Uutissuomalainen: Finland seeing record high number of STD cases
Even by October of this year, infections have been reported at a higher rate than in the entirety of previous years.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:10:07 +0300Monday's papers: Border town blues, nuclear plans and sizeable squalls
The local economy of Vaalimaa, which has a border crossing point into Russia, has suffered immensely from the efflux of Russian tourists.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:08:48 +0300Meteorologists warn of high winds, falling temperatures
Strong winds and possible thunderstorms along Finland's south coast overnight will usher in cooler weather this week. Sleet or snow is possible in the north, says meteorologist Kerttu Kotakorpi.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 14:54:56 +0300Ukraine and climate on agenda as Haavisto heads to Luxembourg, Niinistö to Iceland
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) discusses Russia’s military aggression with EU colleagues on Monday before the president takes up the topic in Reykjavík.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:14:48 +0300HS poll: Strong support for arming Ukraine against Russia; concerns about nuclear war
More than 90 percent of respondents said that Finland cannot normalise relations with Russia as long as Putin remains in power.
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:05:48 +0300Defence minister: Finland prepared for hybrid influence attempts
Europe should brace for more hybrid attacks, but Finland does not currently face a major hybrid threat, said Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen).
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:31:52 +030053 detained as environmental protesters wrap up autumn campaign
Elokapina said that the Mannerheimintie march would be the last in a series of "Rebellion for Nature" demonstrations in October, urging the government to take bolder steps to combat the decline in biodiversity.
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:47:57 +0300Professor: Religion may influence MPs' votes on trans and abortion laws
Being openly religious in Finnish politics is still mostly taboo, experts say.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:07:16 +0300Niinistö dismisses speculation about Finland, Sweden joining Nato separately
The speculative discussion about Finland joining Nato before Sweden only serves "interests other than our own", Finland's President Sauli Niinistö said on Friday.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:51:57 +0300Finnish court hands lengthy sentences to 16 defendants in international drug case
Among the convicted were those involved with the Mantaqa and Katiska narcotics rings.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:05:17 +0300STT: Marin will appear at Slush event, but hosts to change interviewer
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) had been scheduled to be interviewed at the annual start-up event by a representative from her husband's private equity firm.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:31:02 +0300No agreement between government parties on trans law vote
According to Yle's information, the coalition partners cannot agree on whether MPs should vote as a "matter of conscience" or along party lines.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:31:42 +0300Fewer applications for help despite rising prices, benefits agency Kela says
But there has been a slight increase in applications from households heated with electricity, compared to last year.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:25:58 +0300Turku authorities refuse to remove Ukrainian flag from Russian consulate parking spot
The colours of the Ukrainian flag were painted onto the parking spot reserved for the Russian Consulate General by a protestor earlier this week.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:17:26 +0300Reindeer herder finds runaway weather balloon
The Finnish Meteorological Institute had set a 500-euro reward for sightings that lead to the recovery of the measuring equipment.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:15:26 +0300Defence ministry refuses Russian citizen property purchase permit
Since 1 January 2020, citizens from countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) must obtain permission to buy real estate in Finland.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:15:15 +0300September inflation hits 8.1%, real earnings down 4.5%
Meanwhile, last month's inflation rate across the eurozone was 10 percent, according to Statistics Finland.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:18:11 +0300Nato chief: Finland and Sweden should join together
The joint air defence initiative "European Sky Shield" was also signed by 15 countries, including Finland, on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:28:34 +0300Expert: Second Covid boosters offer no substantial benefit for vaccinated working-age people
Earlier this week, labour market groups urged Finland to roll out a fourth vaccination round to reduce the amount of sick leave workers take, as well as save money.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:34:19 +0300Friday's papers: PM's Slush u-turn, 'harmless' threat and decreased demand
Before she was Prime Minister, Sanna Marin (SDP) criticised a PM for promoting a business his family was linked to. But now she plans to speak at a start-up conference alongside a head of her husband's company.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:56:07 +0300Nordea: One in three worried about finances, 60% have changed spending habits
According to the Nordea survey, more people in Finland say they are saving money at the supermarket as well as cutting back on services and dining out.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:36:56 +0300More hate crimes reported, especially linked to sexual orientation, gender or disability
Police saw an increase in the number of hate crime reports last year, particularly related to victims' sexual orientation or gender identity.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:11:15 +0300Border Guard to spend €300m to beef up security
The money will be split between fencing on parts of Finland's eastern border and upgrading the Border Guard's air fleet.