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Gusty winds delay festival openings in southwest Finland
Gusts of up to 21 metres a second were recorded in the Åland islands.
Pro-Palestine group claims responsibility for paint splattering at Finnish Defence Ministry
A man and a woman were seen leaving the scene after paint was sprayed at the entrance of the Defence Ministry HQ early Saturday.
Greens leader Virta re-elected, slams government budget cuts
The re-elected chair of the opposition Greens said she aims to reclaim the party's lost seats in Parliament and to join the next, more liberal-leaning government in 2027.
Aviation sector labour dispute remains unresolved as mediation talks stall
Several work stoppages have cancelled flights this spring.
People in Finland withdrawing less cash
A total of four billion euros in banknotes was withdrawn during the second half of last year.
APN Podcast: Will Finland deport you if you lose your job?
This week All Points North untangles the red tape around Finland's controversial new three-month unemployment rule, that could see non-EU nationals deported from the country.
Viking Line planning world's largest electric-powered ferry
There are plans for the ship to have space for 2,000 passengers and around 650 passenger vehicles.
"Don't come here to die," says Finnish volunteer fighter in Ukraine
The commander of a Finnish volunteer unit has witnessed Russia's rapid adoption of drone warfare firsthand.
Papers: Police searched home of missing family before disappearance
Police on Friday said they have received more than 50 tips about the family of ten.
"You get used to the smell" — Inkoo port takes in trash from Italy, Ireland
The rubbish bales are sent to a waste-to-energy facility in Vantaa to be burned for district heat and electricity generation.
Friday's papers: Pickpockets return, a traffic-disrupting climate protest, and a windy weekend ahead
A Helsingin Sanomat reporter witnessed pickpockets in action in central Helsinki.
Finnish ministers attend anti-racism training following political controversy
The anti-racism training was organised following a series of racism scandals involving Finns Party ministers.
Finland to tighten rules for permanent residence permits
The government said that it expects that the law changes will enter into force on 8 January 2026.
Corporation behind many Finnish ice cream brands yet to sever ties with Russia
Finnish ice cream brands told Yle they condemn the Froneri Group’s operations in Russia, but for now, have no plans to switch producers.
Finnish Defence Ministry denies Israeli citizen's purchase of petrol station
The applicant had no previous ties to Finland and his potential links to Russsia also raised concerns.
Finnish police search for family of 10 who vanished a year ago
At the time of their disappearance the family included seven children — born between 2007 and 2021 — a father and a mother, who was pregnant at the time.
Yle party poll: Gap between SDP and NCP narrows slightly
Support for the prime minister's NCP edged up slightly, while backing for its main governing partner, the Finns Party, fell further.
Thursday's papers: Long healthcare waits, defence-ready women and algae tourism
Earlier this year, the government relaxed Finland's healthcare treatment guarantee, extending the maximum waiting time from 14 days to three months.
Backyard wolf visits have more than doubled this year
So far this year, there have been 12,000 reported wolf sightings in the wild and 4,000 reports of wolves visiting people's yards across the country.
Stubb calls Trump and Zelensky; Häkkänen discusses Ukraine in Brussels
President Alexander Stubb has maintained frequent contacts with Donald Trump since his return to the White House in January.
Long-delayed bill on indigenous Sámi Parliament moves toward final vote by Finnish MPs
The proposal focuses on the Sámi people's right to self-determination and to determine who can vote in Sámi Parliament elections.
Finland honours Defence Forces at Flag Day parade in Kuopio
The theme of this year’s parade was "Nordic Security – 100 Years of Air Defence".
Finland's student flats nearly at full capacity
The demand for student housing is increasing due to the growing number of students and their financial status, as well as cuts in state construction investment grants.
Authority hands Yliopiston Apteekki €1m fine for data protection failures
An investigation found that the pharmacy chain used tracking tools on its website, which then shared the data with firms like Google and Meta.
Discount coach firm OnniBus trials non-stop premium service
The first of the routes will be Helsinki–Turku and Helsinki–Jyväskylä.
Wednesday's papers: Youth on antidepressants, politics out of Pride, and bargain bakes
Antidepressant use among young Finnish women has surged, with nearly one in five aged 18–29 taking such medications last year, according to Kela.
Finnish MPs largely favour landmine treaty withdrawal proposal
Some parliamentarians do not support Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty.
Police: New three-step phishing scam spreading in Finland
In a new wave of scams, cybercriminals are calling victims on the phone, impersonating bank representatives in order to get hold of their online banking credentials.
Kela: Basic social assistance spending will exceed €1b this year
Kela also forecasts increased spending on student benefits, health insurance benefits, and unemployment benefits.
May's best weather moments: From winter's revenge to summer bliss
May was cooler than usual, a chill that lingered even as spring gave way to summer. This gallery showcases weather images featured by Yle's TV news.