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Thursday's papers: Gaza debate, violence and misogyny, a fox steals the show
The STT news agency says a heated debate is expected in Parliament on Thursday as MPs take up the issue of how Finland should react to the situation in Gaza.
Orpo: Finnish leaders united on Gaza; Valtonen backs sanctions on Israeli ministers
Earlier this week, President Alexander Stubb and the state leadership condemned Israel's plan to forcibly transfer the population of Gaza, calling it a war crime. However, it is unclear whether all the governing parties agree.
Vörå tops list as most affordable spot for singles, OP Bank says
The "Carrie Bradshaw Index" points to Ostrobothnia for Finland's best rent-to-income ratio.
University workers reach contract deal, strikes cancelled
The universities and employees reached a settlement including a pay hike of 7.8 percent over the next three years.
Helsinki limits daycare substitutes without informing parents
Daycare centres are supposed to transfer staff between units to cover staff shortages.
Alcohol consumption continues to decline in Finland
Buying alcohol has become easier since last June, when grocery stores were allowed to sell fermented alcoholic drinks with up to eight percent alcohol content.
MTV: Finns Party MPs "forgot" to declare travel gift from cigarette firm
MPs Vilhelm Junnila and Petri Huru took part in an undeclared lobbying visit to Switzerland. They were accompanied by Junnila's wife, who works for the Finns Party parliamentary group.
TikTok explains why it's establishing a data centre in Finland
A TikTok representative told Yle that the planned data centre in Kouvola is strictly for storing European user data, and not for running AI systems.
HS: SDP hits record high in new poll, Finns Party support plummets
Support for Finland's Social Democrats has hit a 20-year high, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
Finnish researcher loses Fulbright funding over racism study
The University of Helsinki says similar cases may be on the horizon.
Wednesday's papers: Shocking school stabbing, HSL fare cuts and Finnish game on Netflix
Finnish papers were dominated by follow-up coverage of the Pirkkala school stabbing incident, where a male student attacked three girls.
Transport minister: Government will fully fund loss-making regional flights
The government previously said it wanted municipalities to cover some of the costs of operating the unprofitable, environmentally-damaging routes.
Opposition parties submit no confidence motion in government over growing state debt
The motion notes that Finland's level of state debt has ballooned even more during the current government's term in office.
Russia building up base along Finnish border, New York Times reports
Satellite imagery reveals large tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles — but Nato officials say the activity is nothing like the buildup along the Ukrainian border before Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Kela: More fathers taking parental leave since 2022 law change
Fathers of children born after the 2022 reform used nearly twice the proportion of parental allowance days as dads whose children were born before the change.
Work-based immigration in Finland falls as long-term unemployment nears record high
The number of first residence permits issued last year on the basis of employment was down 23 percent compared to 2023.
Police probe motive as three girls injured in stabbing attack at Pirkkala school
The suspected perpetrator, a 16-year-old boy, appears to have deliberately targeted female pupils. According to police, all three victims are girls under the age of 15.
Yle seeks EBU talks over potential misuse of Eurovision voting system
Finland's public service broadcaster has no plans however to raise the issue of Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
E-bike demand plummets after tax perk ends
Bicycle manufacturer Helkama is preparing for difficult years at its factory in Hanko.
World's largest cruise ship sets off from Turku
The Star of the Seas has departed from the Turku shipyard for a two-week sea trial.
Tuesday's papers: Student housing shakeup, holiday headaches, and bike thefts
Upcoming changes to student housing support are already disrupting rental markets in many cities, according to Uusi Suomi.
Investigators release wreckage photos of deadly two-helicopter collision
The flight recorders aboard both copters were badly damaged in the crash, according to the Safety Investigation Authority.
Finnish leaders urge Israel to follow international law, allow aid to reach Gaza
Israel has been blocking humanitarian aid deliveries — including medicine, food and fuel — to Gaza for months.
Finland's economy recovering, EU says
The country is exiting a two-year recession, according to the EU Commission.
Finland braces for a week of mixed weather
From pleasant spring weather to snow flurries, the forecast is turning up a mixed bag.
Left Alliance Turku branch does not plan to expel rogue MP
Earlier this month, the Left Alliance party board issued a statement saying that running for rival political groups was grounds for expulsion.
Foreign-plated cars dodge speeding penalties in Finland
While Finnish law permits sending traffic penalty fees to cars registered abroad, it doesn't happen due to technical limitations.
Finland sends Ukraine ammo funded by frozen Russian assets
Western financial institutions hold more than 260 billion euros in frozen Russian assets, the majority of which is in Europe.
Monday's papers: Anti-government protest, jobs vs babies and well-read kids
Thousands gathered at Helsinki's Senate Square to protest recent government measures and express their lack of confidence in the administration.
Stubb reveals fresh phone calls with Trump, Zelensky
The Finnish president says things have been looking better for Ukraine over the past two weeks.