Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:34:22 +0200Video: This week in Finland, 6 November 2026
Hoax bomb threats to Finnair flights and a record high number of hate crime reports have been making the headlines in Finland this week.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:35:34 +0200Security police officials go on trial for using retired spies — including a Eurojackpot winner
The biggest criminal case ever involving Finland's security police, Supo, began at Helsinki district court on Friday.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:05:48 +0200Blind customers shut out by touchscreen payment terminals in shops
Riikka Hänninen went to buy food for her guide dog. At the checkout, she found she had no way to pay.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:26:07 +0200Helsinki trams could change colour, at an estimated cost of €1.2m
The move comes on the heels of recent ticket price rises.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:54:00 +0200Teacher cleared of child abuse conviction on appeal
The man lost his job after the lower court found him guilty.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:29:34 +0200APN Podcast on Video: Dealing with Finnish silence
For some newcomers, it's not just the Finnish language that's challenging — sometimes it's also about what's not being said.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:13:10 +0200Helsinki court jails two Fitburg crew members over subsea cable damage
Helsinki District Court has sentenced two Fitburg crew members to prison terms for aggravated sabotage.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:34:40 +0200Finnair flights to Rome and Vienna hit by hoax bomb threats
The threats are part of a wider pattern disrupting airspace.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:47:36 +0200Finland sees new record in hate crime reports for third consecutive year
The most typical case involves a native Finnish perpetrator, a racist motive and a public place, according to a report by the Police University College.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:11:56 +0200Would you pay €30 for a library card?
The Finance Ministry has floated a 30-euro fee for adult library cards, sparking warnings over access and use.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:01:36 +0200Yle poll: Support for PM Orpo's NCP drops to historic low
Voter dissatisfaction with the National Coalition Party has been rising for months, while the Finns Party is now the most popular party in government.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:25:15 +0200PM Orpo's government survives confidence vote by 95-77
All five of Finland's main opposition parties filed a motion of no confidence in the government over the rising cost of living.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:46:43 +0200"All kids deserve an education" — Finnish-American family can't get son into high school
Sixteen-year-old Cameron just wants to get into high school, but the programmes supposed to help kids like him are instead keeping him out.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:35:03 +0200Finnish president phones Middle East leaders about Ukraine
Alexander Stubb held phone calls with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:57:17 +0200Finn arrested in US over alleged illegal voting
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says the Finnish national is suspected of registering to vote and casting a ballot in the 2024 election.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:04:17 +0200WhatsApp recommends 10-year-olds' videos to grown men, Yle finds
The messaging service steers adults to follow the lives of Finnish children, an Yle investigation finds.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:46:36 +0200Finland refuses to play Russia at ice hockey world championships
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Germany in May.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:18:06 +0200Sunshine returns on Tuesday as cold air moves in
A cold wind is sweeping across Finland on Tuesday, turning some of the morning's rain to snow before skies are forecast to clear in the afternoon.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:50:55 +0200Finnish shops possibly affected by European supermarket freezer hack
Refrigeration malfunctions have been detected in some K-stores, and the cause is being investigated.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:02:48 +0200Should Finland test every pupil at a national level? Researchers say no
The idea stems from concern about declining skills.