PM Orpo's government survives confidence vote by 95-77
All five of Finland's main opposition parties filed a motion of no confidence in the government over the rising cost of living.
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"All kids deserve an education" — Finnish-American family can't get son into high school
Sixteen-year-old Cameron just wants to get into high school, but the programmes supposed to help kids like him are instead keeping him out.
Finnish president phones Middle East leaders about Ukraine
Alexander Stubb held phone calls with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Finn arrested in US over alleged illegal voting
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says the Finnish national is suspected of registering to vote and casting a ballot in the 2024 election.
WhatsApp recommends 10-year-olds' videos to grown men, Yle finds
The messaging service steers adults to follow the lives of Finnish children, an Yle investigation finds.
Finland refuses to play Russia at ice hockey world championships
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Germany in May.
Sunshine returns on Tuesday as cold air moves in
A cold wind is sweeping across Finland on Tuesday, turning some of the morning's rain to snow before skies are forecast to clear in the afternoon.
Finnish shops possibly affected by European supermarket freezer hack
Refrigeration malfunctions have been detected in some K-stores, and the cause is being investigated.
Should Finland test every pupil at a national level? Researchers say no
The idea stems from concern about declining skills.
"Not the time for Russia to return" — Finnish politicians condemn sports court ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled last week that Russian teams can return to ice hockey’s international tournaments.
Most Finns reject normalising relations with Russia, poll shows
President Alexander Stubb spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week.
Spot electricity prices jump on Monday
Prices are impacted by reduced hydropower reserves in the Nordics and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Video: This week in Finland, 30 October 2026
This week's headlines include President Alexander Stubb's call with Vladimir Putin, winter speed limits going into effect, Helsinki public transport ticket price hikes, and All Saints' Day and Halloween both falling on Saturday.
Finland's endangered Saimaa ringed seal population ticks up to nearly 550
An estimated 116 pups were born, a couple more than in 2025. Saimaa ringed seals are one of the rarest and most endangered seals in the world.
Finland's unemployment rate remains worst in EU
The 11 percent rate of unemployment in Finland during September was nearly double the EU average of 6.2 percent.
Theme of this year's Independence Day gala is Finnish nature
On 6 December, the president and his spouse will particularly welcome guests who work in environmental fields.
Russia wants to restore relations with European countries, Putin says after Stubb call
The Russian leader said Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre were right to make the call earlier this week, despite a mixed reaction among their European allies.
Diesel prices hit 4-year high in Finland during October
The average price per litre of diesel rose to 2.49 euros this month, an increase of nearly 50 percent on the price at the pump last year.
Confusion likely as Finland observes Halloween and All Saints on same day
Some public transport companies will operate as on a normal Saturday, while others will run according to Sunday schedules. The opening hours of museums may also be affected.
Finnish Lapland's "exceptional" warm spell not seen in 30 years, meteorologist says
The slalom World Cup is still set to go ahead in mid-November.
Finnish news agency STT to cease operations with loss of 89 jobs
The decision to shut down STT's operations after nearly 140 years.
Police open preliminary probe into Google's data centre site activities in Muhos
The investigation is expected to be complete at some point next year.
Finland's Veikkaus expands into Denmark with new betting brand
The move hinges on a major change in Finland's gambling market, which will open up to licensed competitors next summer.
Finnish FM Valtonen meets Marco Rubio amid high-stakes Ukraine peace push
The Finnish foreign minister's visit to Washington DC will include efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Finland sees record number of drug deaths in 2025
The number of drug-related deaths increased across all age groups and genders, but in particular among younger people and women.
Finland's unusually mild autumn weather continues
The situation is not at all typical for this time of year, according to Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen.
Finland and Japan sign new defence agreement
"The agreement will open up significant growth opportunities for our defence industry and technology companies," Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said.
Stubb's call with Putin draws praise, criticism at home and abroad
Critics are asking how much the government knew ahead of the 90-minute call.
Yle names Krista Taubert as new head of news and sports
Taubert will begin working in the role from 1 November.
Winter speed limits take effect on Finnish roads this week
Speed limits on main roads will generally be lowered to 80 km/h, though some limits will drop to 70.
Video: Hero dog Martta saves neighbour from chilly fate
"We're certainly proud of our dog for doing something like this. A great dog, a really great dog," her owner said.
HSL raises ticket prices and introduces a fare cap for contactless payments
The Helsinki region's public transport fares will rise by an average of 1.8 percent in early 2027.
Stubb says peace efforts back on track following phone call with Putin
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre talked to the Russian leader on Tuesday.
Hesburger's first Italian restaurant opens doors in Matera
With the opening of an Italian outlet, the Finnish fast food chain now operates in 10 different countries across Europe.
Creepy Cat in the Hat videos reach Finland
AI-generated videos featuring the children's book character the Cat in the Hat are now spreading in Finland.
Finance ministry proposes abolishing child benefits amid sweeping reform suggestions
The ministry's suggestions will provide a basis for the negotiations when Finland's political parties attempt to form a new government after next April's parliamentary elections.
'I'll kill you' — Finnish schools increasingly report threatening behaviour to police
Teachers say threats of violence and rude talk have become more common in recent years.
Global snag delays Finnish flu vaccinations
Finland's public health authority, THL, says the problem affects all of Europe as well as other parts of the world.
Week starts with blustery weather across Finland
Gusts may reach 20 metres per second over sea areas.
Video: This week in Finland, 23 October 2026
An increasing number of people in Finland are turning to food aid, the government shelved plans for a tourist tax, and Helsinki secured a major athletics event.
Yle price comparison: Finland's food prices lower than Sweden, Estonia
A Lidl grocery basket was cheaper in Helsinki than in Tallinn or Stockholm.
Hundreds of taxi drivers stage protest in Helsinki
Taxi drivers say fares have been falling for years, while rising operating costs leave them struggling to earn enough to make a living.
Pellet found in deceased person's estate was Soviet-era enriched uranium, police say
Authorities received a call about someone finding the radioactive material in 2024.
Two Finnish firms progress satellite plans for Ukraine
Ukraine is urgently seeking alternatives to Elon Musk's Starlink internet service which recently capped its connection speed in the country.
Clocks fall back this weekend, despite Finland's opposition
The European Parliament voted in favour of ending seasonal time changes in 2019, but the practice continues.
Video: Millions fall in puppy love with Finland's slow-TV livestream
The latest season of Yle's Pentulive (Puppy live) is attracting attention from around the world.
Finland getting wet but mild weekend weather
A precipitation front is expected to approach from the southwest on Friday evening, bringing the first showers to southern and western parts of the country.
Helsinki confirmed as host of 2030 European athletics championships
The decision means that Helsinki will host the championships for a record-breaking fourth time, having previously hosted in 1971, 1994 and 2012.
Finns Party unveils €8b cuts list, spares small pensions
The Finns Party has presented its wish list for the next four years.
Best chance for peace in Ukraine yet, but for grim reasons, says Russia expert
As PM Petteri Orpo arrives in Kyiv, Russia expert Mark Galeotti says Europe is losing patience.
PM Petteri Orpo in Ukraine to show Finland's 'strong support'
Orpo is meeting with Ukraine's political leadership in Kyiv.
AI, cloud services help lift Nokia profits in Q3
"Nokia’s strengths are uniquely suited to meet growing demands for AI infrastructure that is larger, more distributed and hyperconnected," the company's CEO said.
Nearly half of youths in Finland use AI every day, survey finds
More than half said they trusted the information given by AI, with boys reporting slightly higher levels of trust than girls.
Deputy Justice Chancellor: Police acted lawfully in not pursuing Finns Party MP's conspiracy theory comments
Last year, Teemu Keskisarja spoke on a TV programme, characterising the "great replacement" conspiracy theory as reality and calling incoming migrants "low quality".
Finland temporarily shuts down government websites as a precaution for critical vulnerabilities
The move is due to vulnerabilities found in widely used PHP software, which acts as the primary back-end backbone of the web.
Video: Finland embraces Halloween
Halloween may not be an official holiday in Finland, but it's brightening up the country’s darkening autumn evenings.
Mystery object found in sea off Helsinki identified as part of WWII torpedo
The Finnish Heritage Agency says the item is likely the middle section of a Soviet navy torpedo.
Finland shelves plans to introduce tourist tax, Purra says
The government could not reach a consensus on the issue, according to Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns).
President Stubb heralds "good day for peace" after Oslo summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is "ready for negotiations" as he called for trilateral talks with the US and Russia.
Britain's Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie coming to Finland
The couple will visit a school in Vantaa and the Santahamina garrison
Google subsidiary cut down flying squirrel habitat in Hamina
Taking place in 2018-2019, the excess logging was done during expansion work on a Google data centre facility.
Families with children increasingly seek food aid as government cuts take effect
Finland's government has made drastic cuts to social security benefits over the past few years, despite warnings about the impact the measures would have on lower income families.
School camp fundraising: voluntary or expected? Tell us what you think!
School is free in Finland, but fundraising for long overnight trips can feel like a grey area.
Finland sees record-breaking rise in violent assaults
Finnish police have dealt with an average of about 4,000 reports of alleged assaults per month so far this year.
Unemployment climbs again as Finland's economic recovery fails to affect jobs market
There were a total of 298,000 unemployed people in Finland last month, an increase of more than 10 percent on the same period last year.
Finns rank Kone as most reputable company, Temu and Shein least
The annual survey saw big gains this year for Kone, Posti and the K-Group.
Espoo cuts workforce by 140
Critics of the city's decision to enter restructuring talks have pointed out that the city's finances currently show a surplus.
Library book finds its way back after 92 years
The late fee would have come to 6,757 euros, but the library is happy to let it slide.
Finland buying a million landmines
The move follows Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines.
EU membership cost Finland 70 euros per resident in 2025
Finland joined the EU in 1995, and Finns have supported membership of the bloc strongly ever since.
Two Finns supplying Russia with missile tech worth tens of millions
A network with ties to Finland supplied Russia with millions of euros' worth of missile components used against Ukraine.
Video: This week in Finland, 16 October 2026
This week's headlines included long A&E queues, Finland's new baby box, a push for stricter homeschooling laws and Yle's puppy livestream going international.
Yle's Puppy Live goes international as Dutch public broadcaster buys rights
The broadcaster plans to adapt Yle's popular puppy livestream. The six puppies, now almost a week old, have posed for their first portraits.
NCP parliamentary group proposes tightening Finland's asylum rules
The government party has outlined plans for a more selective immigration policy, including stricter asylum procedures and tighter access to social security.
Comedy, drama and documentaries — What to watch on Yle Areena during the autumn months
There's lots of English language content on Yle's streaming platform, including shows with English language subtitles, so we've compiled a list of recommendations.
Government agrees 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejects Finns Party proposal
The package includes lower vehicle tax, a higher cap on commuting expense deductions as well as subsidies for businesses in transport, agriculture and forestry.
Finland to introduce mobile phone emergency alert system in November
A new system will send emergency warnings directly to mobile phones in affected areas, without requiring users to install an app or share personal information.
Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs, Espoo numbers still unclear
Both cities began restructuring talks with staff representatives in August, with a combined total of over 500 jobs on the line.
Video: Bright light could be the secret to surviving Finland's darkest months
As the days get darker, health experts say a simple light therapy lamp could help ease the seasonal slump — and now's the time to start using one.
Floor Jansen leaves Nightwish
Jansen has been lead singer of the band since 2013.
Finland's appeal court cuts Simon Ekpa's terrorism sentence to four years
Ekpa was convicted last year of participating in a terrorist organisation and publicly inciting crimes for terrorist purposes.
"Six hours is absurd" — Patients describe long night-time waits on Finland's A&E wards
A patient visiting an emergency room between 10pm and 7am in many parts of Finland can expect to wait for an average of between five and six hours.
Slightly warmer temperatures expected towards the end of the week
Parts of Finland may even see some sunshine on Thursday, before the weather turns slightly wetter on Friday.
Finnish households to receive printed emergency preparedness guide in January
The guides will cover how to prepare for disruptions and crises, including the threat posed by drones.
Finnish cities pushing for mandatory school attendance law
A total of around 1,000 children in Finland are home-schooled, with many choosing the option for health or wellbeing reasons.
Population office wants to know status of nearly 2,000 centenarian Finnish emigrés
If the agency does not receive information about an individual on the list, they will be formally declared deceased.
Ministry urges next government to tackle transport tax reform without delay
Proposed reforms could mean stricter taxation for electric vehicles, new congestion charges, and road tolls.
Finland's new baby box has 14 more items than last year
The value of the maternity grant increased from 170 to 210 euros this year, allowing Kela to include more items in the box.
Video: Peek inside Turku's new music centre
Fuuga opens to the public in late October, bringing a new concert venue and public space to the banks of the Aura River.
Google Finland head apologises for forest clearances at data centre sites
Google's Finland chief says the company believed its forest clearances complied with the law, and that authorities knew of its plans.
Interns paid as little as 500 euros a month, while unpaid placements become more common
The share of internship advertisements offering unpaid positions has risen from 4.5% to 7.3% in recent years, according to job search service Duunitori.
PM Orpo: Finland working on €60m fuel subsidy package
The subsidy is intended to ease commuting costs and support professional transport amid high fuel prices.
Finnish foreign minister calls on EU to ban Russian tourist visas, slams Trump lifting sanctions on diesel from Russia
"Issuing visas to Russians for non-essential travel was banned by government resolution in Finland already in 2022... The same must finally happen at the EU level," Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.
Video: Why does Finland celebrate failure?
October 13 is 'International Day for Failure', a now-global initiative that has its origins on a Finnish university campus.
Finland mostly sunny on Tuesday — ahead of rain on Wednesday
On Tuesday night, temperatures across many parts of the country will dip below zero degrees.
Six new pups arrive on Pentulive
Six puppies were born on Yle’s popular Pentulive (Puppy Live) over the weekend, with thousands of viewers following the birth.
Telia plans 900 job cuts, more than a third of them in Finland
In Finland, the plans could lead to the end of up to 355 jobs.
MOT: Cancer treatment delays in Finland lead to poorer outcomes than in Nordics
MOT found that Finland lacks a national registry to track cancer treatment outcomes, making it harder to identify delays and differences in care.
The time to start bright light therapy is October, expert says
One of the first signs that the therapy is working is a reduced craving for sweets in the afternoon and evenings.
Finnish schools see start of autumn breaks
Autumn half-term holidays are staggered so that in some parts of the country, the breaks don't begin until next week.