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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.
Former PM Sanna Marin ready to return to politics in national emergency, she tells Italian newspaper
Marin's three-and-a-half-year tenure as Finnish PM saw the unfolding of the Covid pandemic as well as Finland joining Nato after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Video: This week in Finland, 9 October 2026
This week's headlines included the Finns Party edging into second place in Yle’s party support poll, Migri's plan to publish study materials for Finland’s new citizenship test, and Finns' growing appetite for Karelian pies.
Court fines man for storing dead parents in freezers for 30 years
The 81-year-old defendant was ordered to pay about 2,000 euros in income-linked fines.
Nordic public broadcasters deepen cooperation to prepare for crises
The broadcasters commit to helping their Nordic neighbours in times of crisis.
"It's a waste of talent" — Finland needs skilled international workers, but struggles to keep them
Yle News spoke to participants at this year's Talent Boost summit about Finland's talent paradox: the need to recruit while tightening rules and regulations.
Finland sends urgent defence aid package to Ukraine
Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine in recent days, including a missile strike on a bus in the city of Kramatorsk which is reported to have killed at least 30 people.
Finland to roll out citizenship test from March 2027
The requirement to sit the test only applies to citizenship applicants aged between 18 and 64, and it can be taken in either Finnish or Swedish.
Finland should be demanding much more from data centre projects, business promo boss says
If Finland plays its cards right, a new 'data economy' could be born, according to the CEO of Business Finland.
Helsinki will not ban face coverings in schools, but tightens guidelines
The city council voted against an outright ban on face coverings at a meeting on Wednesday, but a new safety guideline for schools will be issued.
French AI infrastructure firm Sesterce plans €10bn data centre project in Central Finland
Jämsä's town manager has responded to the news with cautious enthusiasm — at least for the time being.
Google halts work on data centres as Finnish police probe suspected illegal logging
Authorities ordered Google to suspend building work at two planned data centre sites following a complaint about the clearance of hundreds of hectares of forest.
Finns Party pulls ahead of NCP in new Yle poll
The last time the Finns Party was more popular than the NCP was at the beginning of this decade, when both were in opposition.
HS: Nokia plans more than 200 job cuts in Finland
The firm's reasons include boosting competitiveness and enabling it to make investments that will contribute to future growth, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
Finnish public broadcaster's teletext service turns 45
Well before the dawn of the internet, Yle's 'Teksti-TV' debuted in 1981 to provide news, sports and weather updates around the clock.
Retire at 70, rethink services to save welfare state, ministry officials suggest
Raising the minimum retirement age would add more workers to the labour force, finance ministry civil servants say.
Video: Finland's data centre boom is accelerating
Plans are underway for 145 data centre projects across the country, 60 of them were announced this year alone.
Hasta la vista: US firm melts humanoid robots Terminator-style in Imatra
It's unclear whether Arnold Schwarzenegger was in Finland.
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.