Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:19:39 +0300Lingonberry harvest season looks promising for Finland
Lingonberries generally have a more reliable crop than blueberries because the plant flowers later in the season.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:04:57 +0300Friday's papers: Finnish ambassador to the US, union wealth and repurposed power plant
Finland's ambassador says she was not surprised to see Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the White House a few weeks ago.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:31:43 +0300Government partners express disapproval of Finns Party MP's racist comments
A Finns Party deputy chair said that immigrants were turning Finland into "a developing country, a pigsty and a massacre".
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:27:57 +0300Finland allows nail salons to use up stocks of toxic substance
Classified as a reproductive toxin, a gel nail ingredient is being banned throughout the EU.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:32:39 +0300Finland's tourism revenue dipped last year despite more spending by foreign visitors
Helsinki and Tampere earned the most from tourism, while Finnish Lapland saw the biggest increase. Spending by domestic tourists declined while that by foreign tourists rose.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:23:20 +03002 shot, 3 detained in Kouvola
There was an extensive police operation involving several heavily armed patrols and ambulances in the southeastern city.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:54:01 +0300Shoplifting in Finland at record levels
"There are no higher figures in the entire history of the statistics," said Kimmo Haapakangas, Senior Statistician at Statistics Finland.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:44:06 +0300Refunds hitting 1.5m taxpayers' accounts
Next week, Finland's tax office will issue over 1.4 billion euros in refunds.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:00:36 +0300Finland's foreign population rents, but wants to own
A new study highlights a stubborn divide between foreigners and Finns in the housing market.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:21:06 +0300Finnish Air Force plans to remove swastikas from unit flags
The new commander of the Karelia Air Wing said the swastika symbol has put the Finnish Air Force in "awkward situations".
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:10:17 +0300"What's the point?" - Survey reveals fewer international techies plan to stay in Finland permanently
With foreign professionals facing a tough jobs market and integration barriers, the latest tech sector survey finds that less than half recommend Finland as a place to live.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:13:06 +0300Thursday's papers: School closures, cruises pricier in English and teens on energy drinks
Experts predict that by 2030, there will be roughly 66,000 fewer 7–15-year-olds in Finland, leading to a closure of hundreds of schools and daycare centres.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:40:55 +0300New car sales slump to 30-year low, EV share rises
Fully electric cars now account for about half of new company cars and used imports.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:23:31 +0300Von der Leyen to visit Finland with an eye on border security
The European president will meet with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on Friday and observe maritime border controls.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:39:52 +0300Experts worried by rise in corporal punishment of children
A survey published by the Central Union for Child Welfare indicates that more parents are once again resorting to physical punishment of children after decades of decline.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:07:54 +0300Finland's first 2025 baby boxes on their way to new parents
Kela says it dispatched the first 2025 maternity packages this week.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:25:34 +0300Finland to reintroduce landmines in January
The Finnish Defence Forces will reintroduce anti-personnel mines early next year, while accelerating the adoption of unmanned technologies.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:23:35 +0300Wednesday's papers: Push for smartphones, cutting development aid and summer lingers
Some parents are demanding their kids keep smartphones in class despite school bans.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:11:07 +0300Media watchdog: Oliver Stubb's internship not a private matter
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told the media he hopes that the privacy of his children will be respected in the future.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:58:13 +0300Unemployment insurance contributions set to increase next year
According to the Unemployment Fund's calculations, the proposed hike would raise annual unemployment insurance contributions of an employee earning 4,000 per month by 144 euros.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:03:20 +0300Flood of applicants pushes employers to stop advertising vacancies
Finland's high unemployment is driving hundreds of applicants to limited job postings.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:19:20 +0300Finland sees surge in Ukrainian homebuyers as many plan to stay
An increasing number of Ukrainians are looking to put down roots in Finland, with buyers showing particular interest in row houses and apartment buildings.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:36:35 +0300Think tank slams government income tax reductions
Those earning 150,000 euros a year will pay 3,000 euros less in income tax next year, according to a report by the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:38:12 +0300Tuesday's papers: Finnish fury over Italian trash, schooled by Spain and anxious kids
Not everyone is happy about Sicilian garbage in Finnish ports.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:35:46 +0300Finland recaptures Air Guitar World title after 25-year hiatus
The new world champion, Aapo “The Angus” Rautio, has taken part in Oulu's World Air Guitar Championships since the age of 10.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:17:21 +0300Dozens of people still cross Finnish-Russian border despite long-term closure
Although Finland's border with Russia has been closed for nearly two years, dozens of people have been granted special permission to cross the frontier, with the majority handed out due to reasons related to security of supply.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:47:51 +0300Oulu pool files criminal complaint over serial pooper
Human excrement has been found in the swimming pool six times since the beginning of July, and officials believe that the incidents have been intentional.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:57:49 +0300Tavio: Finns Party does not support Palestine recognition or medical care for Gaza children
Finland's development minister says his party will not back recognising Palestinian statehood or bringing children from Gaza to Finland for treatment, regardless of proposals by the prime minister's party.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:18:23 +0300Study: Many suffer from problematic use of social media, but help is hard to find
People with ADHD symptoms are predisposed to problematic use of social media, according to the results of a research study by the University of Oulu.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:51:01 +0300Prosecutor demands prison sentences as anchor-dragging Eagle S trial begins in Helsinki
The captain as well as the first and second officers of the Eagle S tanker stand accused of offences including aggravated sabotage and aggravated telecommunications interference.