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More 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.
E-scooter rules vary widely across Finnish cities, report finds
Speed limits, parking rules and night bans for rental e-scooters differ sharply between municipalities.
Stubb 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.
Prosecutor 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.
Finland summons Russian ambassador over threats
Helsinki has joined EU allies in summoning Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv.
Finland's domestic violence shelters often full
Refuges in the Helsinki, Tampere and Turku regions often have to send those seeking shelter elsewhere.
17-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.
Thursday'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.
Russian 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.
Berry 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.
Poor 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.
Who 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.
Unemployment up as consumer confidence remains weak
Unemployment has risen by 6% from last spring.
Assaults on women up by nearly 11% in Finland
Finland was the EU's second most violent country for women in 2024, according to Eurostat.
THL recommends Covid vaccine again for risk groups next autumn
Health officials advise starting Covid vaccinations along with the autumn influenza campaign at the latest.
Wednesday's papers: Finns worry about mortgages, Espoo fined over religious songs, and a look at outdoor sleeping
People are seeing mortgages as a risk.
Finland's elite women athletes speak up against harassment
Finnish sports figures want to tackle the gendered abuse that comes with public visibility.
Homeschooling worries Finnish security agency, but not homeschoolers
Yle visited two homeschools operating outside Finland's official education system.
No 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".
The 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.
WWF 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.
Finnish 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.
Tuesday's papers: Paying for the balcony blaze, drug trade sparks alarm, and HUS bans bouquets
Who pays for the damage caused by the Kalasatama fire?
Finland-Sweden rail link set to open in August
As of August, fans of slow, clean travel should be able to ride the rails between Finland, Sweden and European points south.
Telegraph: How Russia is turning Ukraine's drones against Europe
The British newspaper reports that a transmitter in Kaliningrad uses GPS jamming and spoofing to redirect Kyiv’s weapons towards the airspace of Nato member states, including Finland.
Finland's pricey work permits keep foreign berry pickers away
The Finnish berry farming industry employs approximately 14,000 people annually, most of them foreigners.
All 63 apartments badly damaged in Kalasatama apartment building fire
None of the residents in the Lumo housing company building can return home. The company has promised to find alternative accommodation.
Finnish customs to introduce new levies on cheap online imports
Products ordered from online retailers such as Temu are among the types of purchases likely to be affected when the new charges begin rolling out in July.
Surveillance footage exposes unlikely wood thief at Finnish summer cottage
A couple installed a camera in the yard of their cottage near Mikkeli to catch the wood-stealing culprit.
Monday's papers: Finland needs sisu, tackling long-term unemployment, and an icy interview
Helsingin Sanomat calls on Finland's politicians to show grit and determination in their decision-making to lift the country out of these harsh economic times.