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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:38:32 +0000BMW Bursts Into Flames in Central Helsinki on Friday Traffic Hour
A BMW ignited on a bustling street in Helsinki Friday afternoon, releasing a thick plume of smoke that enveloped the city and temporarily disrupting traffic.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:53:25 +0000Stubb and Valtonen Join Key Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Finland’s president and foreign minister will visit Washington in mid-April for the annual Bilderberg Meeting, followed by public talks and high-level meetings across the U.S. capital.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:31:21 +0000Warm Weekend Ahead for Southern Finland
Finland is set to experience an early warm spell, as southern regions approach temperatures of 10 degrees on Friday, rising to about 15 degrees by Sunday.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:38 +0000Yle: Fuel Costs Force Slower Sailings on the Helsinki–Stockholm Line
Viking Line will slow its Helsinki–Stockholm crossings from April 13 to save fuel as costs rise amid the war in Iran. The company is shifting departure times but keeping fares steady, while Tallink Silja is making similar changes.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:22:25 +0000Flags Fly For the Father of Finnish Literature
His most famous writings include 'ABC ' spelling book in Finnish.
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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:10:13 +0300Finland gains direct rail link to Europe this summer
Transport Minister Lulu Ranne (Finns) says a long-delayed cross-border train to Sweden should begin rolling this summer, allowing passengers to ride the rails from continental Europe to Finnish Lapland, or overland between the Finnish and Swedish cap...
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:12:04 +0300Drone discovered in Iitti forest
Police received a report of a drone on Saturday afternoon.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0300More warm weather on the way
The mercury could hit 17 degrees Celsius by Tuesday.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:33:31 +0300Financial sector flags privacy concerns in plan to give Kela bank access
A legislative proposal would give Kela broader access to applicants' banking information.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:25:47 +0300Children's poor dental health may signal abuse risk
More than 40 percent of dental care professionals say they have suspected child abuse in the course of their work.