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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:03:36 +0000
Minna Canth: Finland’s Trailblazing Woman Honored Before Tove Jansson
Honored with a flag day on March 19 since 2007, Canth's legacy paved the way for recognizing women's contributions in Finnish society.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:13:41 +0000
‘Terrassikeli’ Alert: Unseasonably Warm Finnish Weekend with Sunny Skies and 12–14C Temps
The Finnish word “terassikeli,” meaning terrace weather, perfectly captures the upcoming warm spell as southern temperatures are expected to rise to 12–14C over the weekend. SOUTHERN FINLAND Here’s a useful Finnish word for you: t...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:50:24 +0000
Finland Reigns as Happiest Nation for Ninth Year Straight!
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report. Finland leads because of its high quality of life, low levels of corruption and strong life expectancy. Guess which coun...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:33:02 +0000
Some Finnish Cities Implement Face-Covering Restrictions in Schools for Safety and Recognition
A few Finnish cities have implemented or considered policies restricting face-covering accessories in schools.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:43:11 +0000
Finns Party MP Ari Koponen Proposes Abolishing National and Guaranteed Pensions for Immigrants
Ari Koponen, a Finns Party MP, has proposed abolishing national and guaranteed pensions for immigrants to improve the sustainability of Finland’s pension system and discourage immigration motivated by social security benefits. Ari Koponen, a me...

Finland Yle Uutiset

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:55:17 +0200
Finland plans to declare large number of centenarians deceased
More than 2,000 centenarians have until 24 March to confirm that they are still alive.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:21:20 +0200
Police suspect restaurant chain owners extorted workers, Yle finds
The owners are a couple who operate a chain of Caucasian-style restaurants.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:28:15 +0200
Finland will not take part in military operations in Persian Gulf, Minister Valtonen says
Finland has joined 19 other countries in a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:06:52 +0200
Finland holds border security exercise on eastern frontier
In a crisis situation, Finland can get support from the European Gendarmerie Force, a multinational police agency with military status.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:26:26 +0200
Paper: Entrepreneur buying bankruptcy-hit Asko and Sotka
There are plans to continue operations at Asko, but Sotka's future is less clear, the entrepreneur told business publication Taloussanomat.

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