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Video: Should Finland ban homeschooling?
Authorities are concerned about the effect homeschooling can have on a child's educational development as well as their sense of societal belonging.
'Populist theatre' — Finns Party members tour East Helsinki, but stay on bus
The group remained on their bus during a visit to Puhos shopping centre in Itäkesus, a popular spot among locals with immigrant backgrounds.
First Spanish royal visit in nearly 40 years focuses on security, trade
Concerns over border security now link Finland and Spain.
Over 15% of kids in Finland take neurological medication
Use of ADHD medicines has increased severalfold since 2017.
Strong winds sweep Finland on Tuesday
The strongest winds and gusts will hit western Finland and coastal waters, where gusts could exceed 20 metres per second.
Parents in Finland turn to AI for free school pictures
Some parents are using AI tools to strip watermarks from their kids' school photos.
Unidentified object found in sea off Helsinki turns out to be from old shipwreck
A metal object found floating in a busy shipping channel on Saturday evening was initially unidentified, closing the area to vessel traffic for several hours.
Finnish photographer reaches Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards final
A photograph by Tapani Linnanmäki is among the top 40 funniest animal photographs of the year.
"Define core work and cut unnecessary tasks" — Burnout risk remains high for workers in Finland
Administrative demands and conflicting roles appear to be among the main drivers of burnout among Finnish workers, researchers say.
More young boys starting ADHD medication
Over five percent of six- to eight-year-old boys in Finland are taking medication for ADHD .
Video: This week in Finland, 2 October 2026
This week's stories included a young student struggling to find an internship, Finnish MPs reporting suspected home intrusions, and new stickers introduced for 17-year-old drivers.
From nightclub to library: Vantaa gets a new library at Jumbo
Housed in the Jumbo shopping centre, the library will cost the city nearly €600,000 a year in rent.
Government, defence minister survive confidence vote called over Middle East policy
Finland's biggest opposition party, the SDP, had called for a vote of no confidence in the entire government.
Appeal court lengthens British man's sentence for attempted murder of Finnish woman
The man travelled from the UK to Joensuu in January 2025 after the Finnish woman ended their online friendship.
President Stubb names Finland's first F-35 'Sisu'
The new high-tech fighter jets should be ready for air combat duties within a year.
Finland's weather shifts from mostly dry Friday to wetter Saturday
Saturday is expected to be slightly cooler than Friday, with temperatures hovering around 10 degrees.
APN Podcast on Video: "Estonia is hungry and we're not"
A principal and a parent weigh in on Finland's Pisa slide in the All Points North studio.
Police suspect MPs targeted in series of break-ins
The Helsinki Police Department has launched a preliminary investigation into the matter with support from the National Bureau of Investigation.
Finland's unemployment again ranks highest in EU
The unemployment rate in Finland stood at 10.3 percent in August.
Belarusian state TV censors Finnish football's opposition to war in Ukraine, media reports say
The Finnish team wore shirts with the slogan "We stand for peace" during the warm-up while fans unfurled a huge banner showing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko as a cockroach.
Finnish defence minister not attending JEF meeting — amid confidence vote over Israel visit
Earlier this week, the opposition Greens' MP Atte Harjanne tabled a motion of no confidence motion in Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP).
Finland rolls out new yellow-green car sticker — but do drivers know what it means?
The sticker is intended to improve road safety and help police enforce new laws affecting younger drivers.
Expert calls for cross-party 'unemployment brake'
Economist Elina Pylkkänen wants a new, comprehensive approach that crosses ministerial boundaries to address Finland's serious labour market problems.
Finland pledges millions of euros for Gaza reconstruction
The seven million euros in grants will be spent via the UN's Horizon Fund and the EU's PEGASE support mechanism.
Yle's fuel calculator shows how much more you'll be paying at the pump
Petrol prices, and especially diesel prices, are hitting exceptionally high levels in Finland.
Finland's Prisma aims to 'challenge global e-commerce giants'
The retailer's expanded offerings will be introduced gradually during the autumn.
Finnish news agency STT faces "shocking" threat of closure
The Helsinki-based outfit is one of the oldest operating news agencies in the world, providing continuous 24/7 service.
Video: Yle's popular Puppy Live returns for new season
Season six of the 24/7 slow-TV livestream will be available to watch on Yle Areena from 6 October.
Helsinki sees decline in common diseases
Residents of the capital are healthier than before, with declining rates of coronary artery disease and hypertension among the main contributors.
Finland getting beautiful autumn weather on Wednesday
Daytime highs in southern areas are expected to reach 15 degrees Celsius.
No constitutional barrier to housing company smoking bans, committee finds
Housing companies banning smoking are comparable to other rules on nighttime noise, according to the constitutional law committee's chair.
Double delivery for Turku twins — Sisters give birth on same day in same hospital
The same midwife and medical student were also present at both sisters' deliveries at the maternity hospital in Turku.
Survey: Pension pessimism grows among Finns — yet few want the system overhauled
Cuts to the pension system seem increasingly likely as Finland looks to make some 10 billion euros in fiscal adjustments over the coming years.
IL: UK to deepen cooperation with Finland, other JEF countries
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is a UK-led military partnership which includes the Nordic nations, the Baltic states as well as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Video: Finland's Nations League match against Belarus sparks controversy
The decision to host the match in Finland has drawn criticism from Ukraine’s ambassador and embassy.
Threat of Russian sabotage in Europe has grown, says Finnish intelligence official
The most vulnerable targets for Russian sabotage in Finland are the defence industry and activities supporting Ukraine.
"We don't need you — not even for free": Internship squeeze hits students
Business students struggle to find internships as AI and automation reshape the workplace.
Purchasing power splits in two: down for the poor, up for the rich
The outlook is particularly weak for renters and single parents.
Summer lingers as September draws to a close
High temperatures will reach 15 degrees Celsius.
Video: This week in Finland, 25 September 2026
The week's stories included the army adapting to drone warfare, young women struggling with their mental health, teens guzzling energy drinks, and a rare Moomin mug fetching a record price.
Finnish ministry wants to hear about kids' social media habits from parents, guardians
The survey is meant to help a ministerial working group find ways to reduce social media harms.
Finnish MP warns against politicians becoming "AI puppets"
Use of the technology is increasingly evident in day-to-day politics, Left Alliance MP Anna Kontula says, including to write speeches delivered in parliament.
Finland's president urges Elon Musk to allow Ukraine use Starlink inside Russian territory
Starlink's satellite internet connections are not available to Ukraine in Russian territory.
Finland faces rising food and coffee prices, PTT forecast predicts
Prices are expected to increase on average by 1.5 percent this year and by 2.5 percent next year, according to Pellervo Economic Research PTT's calculations.
End of the road for Finland's travelling Tivoli carnival after 138 years
The company has been beset by financial difficulties since the Covid pandemic, and 2026 marks the seventh successive year that Tivoli will report a loss.
Unions call on ombudsman to investigate Wolt employment relationships
Finland's Supreme Administrative Court ruled last year that food couriers should be employees of delivery firms, and not self-employed entrepreneurs.
Central metro station faces 6-month closure as Helsinki approves West Harbour light-rail link
The new line will provide a fast link from Jätkäsaari through central Helsinki to the eastern Laajasalo neighbourhood.
Video: Finland and Ukraine sign defence, security cooperation agreement
The so-called "drone deal" will facilitate the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as well as other defence materiel.
Video: Finnish workers report high levels of work-related stress
A new survey points to severe time pressure, poor workplace communication, and economic uncertainty as the key factors.
Finland shock hosts Italy to reach European volleyball semi-final
The Finnish team advances to a semi-final against France in Milan on Friday.
Rare Moomin mug sells for record-breaking €46k
The 'Diving with Shells' mug never went into actual production, making it an extremely rare collector's item.
Kela researcher on mental health gender gap: "the system reaches young women better"
Nearly 16 percent of women born in 1997 have received rehabilitative psychotherapy in their lives, compared to just 3.6 percent of men.
Supreme Court: Finnish police's forcible removals of hijabs from women was lawful
The long-running legal case dates back to an incident at a police station in Hämeenlinna in May 2017, and the verdict has been seen as potentially setting a precedent for future cases.
Government promised 500 positions for young people in public sector, only 29 filled so far
Despite the slow progress, there is confidence that the quota will be filled by the end of this year, a finance ministry spokesperson told Yle.
Strong newspaper readership continues in Finland, survey shows
The vast majority of Finnish audiences want clear labelling of AI-made content.
Video: Can Finnish fast food win over Italy?
From Berlusconi's infamous insults about Finnish cuisine to the "revenge pizza" that beat the Italians in New York, Hesburger's expansion opens a new chapter in a sizzling rivalry.
'Cooperation or conflict': Stubb's challenge to world at UN assembly
Finnish President Alexander Stubb proposed three "remedies for a world in disorder".
Boys' life expectancy in Finland reaches record 80 years
The life expectancy for girls in Finland reached the 80-year mark in 1994.
Conscripts now sleep alone in the woods, not in tents
The war in Ukraine and the threat posed by drones is changing Finnish military service.