Finland Yle Uutiset
Sat, 30 May 2026 08:34:54 +0300School year ends under warm skies and sunshine
Most of Finland will see temperatures rise to 20 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:59:34 +0300Finnish hockey Lions advance to world championship semi-finals ahead of 2030 home tournament
The Finnish men's ice hockey team faces Canada in the World Championship semi-final on Saturday. The 2030 championships will be held in Helsinki and Riga, Latvia.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:31:01 +0300Fewer immigrants arriving in Finland, but more new citizens approved
A record number of people received Finnish citizenship last year, as the immigration authority cleared a backlog of applications submitted in previous years.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:59:16 +0300Stubb condemns Russian drone strike on Romania
A drone struck an apartment building in southeastern Romania, injuring two people.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:11:54 +0300What does 'Made in Finland' really mean?
The domestic origin label is under scrutiny as an iconic bootmaker shifts production abroad.
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:25 +0300Finland's economy perking up
The economy shows signs of growth across an array of sectors, says Statistics Finland.
Fri, 29 May 2026 10:01:35 +0300News in English bulletins to end on Yle radio
The last daily English-language news bulletins on Yle Radio 1 and Yle Mondo will be on Sunday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:46 +0300Friday's papers: Education pricetag, summer heat, and teen turns to forest work
Hand every master's graduate a 12,000-euro bill, says a Finnish economist.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:26:52 +0300More Swedish, German and American tourists flock to Finland
The Uusimaa region, which includes Helsinki, saw overnight stays rise by five percent in April, while Finnish Lapland reported a decline of six percent.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:28:06 +0300E-scooter rules vary widely across Finnish cities, report finds
Speed limits, parking rules and night bans for rental e-scooters differ sharply between municipalities.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:35:28 +0300Stubb would be "very qualified" as Ukraine peace negotiator, suggests foreign minister
Elina Valtonen (NCP) nominated her predecessor and former party chair to represent the EU in future talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:45:34 +0300Prosecutor will not appeal Auer and Ihle acquittals in sexual offences case
Minor parts of the long-running legal case are still heading to the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:30:22 +0300Finland summons Russian ambassador over threats
Helsinki has joined EU allies in summoning Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:44:19 +0300Finland's domestic violence shelters often full
Refuges in the Helsinki, Tampere and Turku regions often have to send those seeking shelter elsewhere.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:33:03 +030017-year-old drivers to get mandatory car sticker
The new sticker requirement will take effect this autumn, months after Finland's nighttime driving ban for 17-year-olds comes into force.
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:29:53 +0300Thursday's papers: Welfare cuts, teachers strained by admin, and visa delays threaten Finland's berry harvest
Kela's social assistance for a single person is just under 600 euros a month.
Wed, 27 May 2026 16:55:42 +0300Russian warplane suspected of violating Finnish airspace due to thunderstorm
The suspected airspace violation came as the Finnish Navy is taking part in the Narrow Waters military exercise involving troops from Germany and other countries.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:57:13 +0300Berry firms formed cartel, says competition authority
A group of big berry companies operated a long-running cartel that distorted prices in the wild berry market, says the Finnish competition watchdog.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:57:40 +0300Poor language skills threaten patient safety in eldercare, agency warns
Surprise visits to old-age care homes revealed a variety of shortcomings, including communication problems among caregivers and residents.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:48:49 +0300Who pays when a drone threat keeps you from getting to work?
Employers and unions have been disputing pay rules since a drone alert in Uusimaa two weeks ago urged people to remain indoors.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:14:26 +0300Unemployment up as consumer confidence remains weak
Unemployment has risen by 6% from last spring.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:40:58 +0300Assaults on women up by nearly 11% in Finland
Finland was the EU's second most violent country for women in 2024, according to Eurostat.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:20:26 +0300THL recommends Covid vaccine again for risk groups next autumn
Health officials advise starting Covid vaccinations along with the autumn influenza campaign at the latest.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:09 +0300Wednesday's papers: Finns worry about mortgages, Espoo fined over religious songs, and a look at outdoor sleeping
People are seeing mortgages as a risk.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:54 +0300Finland's elite women athletes speak up against harassment
Finnish sports figures want to tackle the gendered abuse that comes with public visibility.
Tue, 26 May 2026 15:33:27 +0300Homeschooling worries Finnish security agency, but not homeschoolers
Yle visited two homeschools operating outside Finland's official education system.
Tue, 26 May 2026 14:06:09 +0300No obligation to pay salaries if drone threat prevents commute to work, business body says
The Federation of Finnish Enterprises argues that a drone threat warning is not a "normal business risk".
Tue, 26 May 2026 13:39:20 +0300The 90s return as retro music stars hit Helsinki stages
The Finnish capital will rock its way into summer with a series of high-profile concerts over the coming days.
Tue, 26 May 2026 11:38:04 +0300WWF Finland launches hedgehog live stream
The nature conservation group wants to draw people's attention to the fact that the hedgehog is becoming an increasingly 'near threatened' species in Finland.
Tue, 26 May 2026 10:54:15 +0300Finnish distillery signs Warner Bros deal for Game of Thrones whisky
The Isokyrö-based Kyrö Distillery will produce two Game of Thrones-themed whiskies — called Fire and Blood — as part of the deal.