Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:55:39 +0200Trump moves to pull US from Helsinki-based hybrid centre
The decision is part of a broader push to uncouple the United States from more than 60 international organisations.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:16:10 +0200Fingrid: Finland's electricity consumption hits all-time high
Demand is high as temperatures drop across the country on Thursday, with parts of Finnish Lapland seeing the mercury plunge below -40 degrees Celsius.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:41 +0200Maternity benefit rises as Finland updates baby box for newborns
The value of the baby box is rising to 210 euros.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:55:08 +0200Yle poll: Finns Party support rises, despite eye-stretching racism row
Last month, several members of the Finns Party posted photos on social media that were widely viewed as racist and damaging to Finland's image abroad.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:18:03 +0200Thursday's papers: The Estonian example, a taxi turf war, and hope springs eternal
Helsingin Sanomat writes about a Finnish couple who had been struggling in Helsinki but fulfilled their dreams of running a successful business and starting a family after moving to Estonia.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:39:01 +0200NBI seizes Fitburg vessel
Investigators are probing whether the cable damage was intentional.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:05:01 +0200Jobs hit chopping block at Posti, Telia
Restructuring plans at Finland's postal service and a telecoms firm could cost hundreds of jobs.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:05:04 +0200Customs: Fitburg vessel did not violate sanctions
Two Finnish state authorities have concluded that there is no reason to detain the vessel suspected in the New Year's cable incident.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:32:19 +0200Finland sees consumer prices rise in December
The biggest increases were seen in healthcare-related costs, according to Statistics Finland's preliminary data.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:25:56 +0200FT: US firms plan to buy $22bn of Lukoil assets — deal would include Teboil stations in Finland
The prospective buyers include US petroleum company Chevron and private equity firm Quantum Capital Group, according to the Financial Times.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:01:20 +0200Finland's role in multinational force for Ukraine unclear
There is no point in Finland antagonising the United States, a foreign policy expert told Yle.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:01:24 +0200Study: Business execs more likely to commit fraud if their parents did, too
The study also found that business leaders found guilty of financial crimes were more likely to have a spouse who has committed similar crimes.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:44:38 +0200Wednesday's papers: Helsinki's 'luxurious' student flats, high-earning telemarketer's secret, and Finland's slippery roads
Students want to live alone more than they did in the past, according to the head of Helsinki's student housing outfit HOAS.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:37:09 +0200More cold in coming days
Cold weather will persist across Finland this week.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:24:14 +0200Tabloid: Finnish defence minister doubts US would strike Greenland
Speaking to Ilta-Sanomat, Antti Häkkänen noted that US President Donald Trump remains committed to European security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:17:21 +0200Dutch snow disruption impacting Finnair
Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs, has cancelled hundreds of flights.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:40:02 +0200Nestlé expands infant formula recall
Authorities have not reported any cases of illness linked to the recall so far.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:45:35 +0200Family of 10 that vanished in 2024 still missing, Finnish police say
The family included seven children as well as a father and a mother, who was expecting an eighth child, when they disappeared in May 2024.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:09:41 +0200Finland's 13k new conscripts prepare for life without their phones
Last year, more than 16 percent of new conscripts had dropped out by July.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:23:19 +0200Stubb, security committee briefed on New Year's Baltic cable damage incident
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the committee also discussed the situation in Venezuela.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:55:02 +0200Train and flight delays as deep freeze grips Finland
Temperatures could drop to -40C in parts of northern Finland, and below -20 in the Helsinki region.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:30:35 +0200Citizens' initiative on banning fireworks goes to Parliament
The initiative was started on New Year's Eve and reached the required number of signatures in just a few days.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:23:58 +0200New reforms threaten business at more than 100 pharmacies, regulator warns
The reforms aim to reduce state spending on pharmaceutical reimbursements by around 30 million euros per year, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:27:44 +0200Stubb: Only Greenland and Denmark can decide on their own future
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to take Greenland from Nato ally Denmark.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:15:33 +0200Stubb comments on Venezuela after Maduro detention
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said Venezuela's government has long lacked legitimacy, while urging all states to respect international law following dramatic developments in the country.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:56:59 +0200Helsinki woman wins €74m Eurojackpot prize
The win marks the 24th time the lottery's top prize has gone to Finland.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:16:08 +0200Russian property purchases in Finland fall only slightly after legal restrictions
Official data suggests that property purchases by Russian nationals have continued in Finland since new restrictions came into force in July.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:19:14 +0200Police tighten measures against Fitburg crew amid cable damage investigation
One crew member of the cargo vessel Fitburg faces possible remand, while others remain under travel bans during a police investigation into a damaged communications cable.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:16:30 +0200Foreign Ministry: Fewer than a dozen Finns in Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities have said the United States carried out strikes on several targets, and a state of emergency has been declared.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:28:38 +0200Finnish citizen among injured after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort
The fire broke out in the early hours of New Year's Day, killing around 40 people and injuring more than 100.