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Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1h

Only six percent of Ukrainians intend to return home once the war ends, according to a Finnish government survey.

More Ukrainians plan to make Finland home

Only six percent of Ukrainians intend to return home once the war ends, according to a Finnish government survey.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3h

Domestic outlets report how Alexander Stubb helped warm Finnish–US relations, and how that diplomatic momentum is translating into a substantial icebreaker deal.

Friday's papers: A good day for Finland, infant investors and politicians' homes

Domestic outlets report how Alexander Stubb helped warm Finnish–US relations, and how that diplomatic momentum is translating into a substantial icebreaker deal.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 19h

Finnish food producers are unhappy about how Brussels wants its sausage made.

Finnish food makers baffled by EU veggie sausage ban

Finnish food producers are unhappy about how Brussels wants its sausage made.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 22h

The news agency cited an unidentified White House official.

Reuters: Finland about to land $6.1bn icebreaker deal with Trump

The news agency cited an unidentified White House official.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 23h

The Eagle S captain and two crew members have denied any wrongdoing in court.

Prosecutor appeals district court's ruling in anchor-dragging case

The Eagle S captain and two crew members have denied any wrongdoing in court.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

These figures were for last year, and Finland's unemployment rate has continued to increase.

Kela: Unemployment benefit expenditures grew by 5% in 2024

These figures were for last year, and Finland's unemployment rate has continued to increase.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

The government wants to introduce a three-year residence requirement for both parents as a condition for receiving Kela's child home care allowance.

Finland wants to tighten rules on child home care benefits

The government wants to introduce a three-year residence requirement for both parents as a condition for receiving Kela's child home care allowance.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

There is a good deal of speculation in Finland that the White House meeting could see a major business deal unfold.

Thursday's papers: Why is Orpo going to DC? a teacher's porn scandal, and late check-outs for geese

There is a good deal of speculation in Finland that the White House meeting could see a major business deal unfold.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

"The geopolitical environment at the EU's external borders with Russia and Belarus is very tense, which is why preparedness is now more important than ever before," Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) said.

Finnish interior minister in Warsaw to discuss border security

"The geopolitical environment at the EU's external borders with Russia and Belarus is very tense, which is why preparedness is now more important than ever before," Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) said.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

The police officer was detained for several days and fired from his job, but is now free while the investigation proceeds.

Police officer suspected of raping human-trafficking suspect

The police officer was detained for several days and fired from his job, but is now free while the investigation proceeds.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 1d

A large swathe of the area is considered a no-fly zone, where the use of drones is not permitted.

Tourists seen flying drone over Helsinki's Presidential Palace, eyewitness says

A large swathe of the area is considered a no-fly zone, where the use of drones is not permitted.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

Opinions about the issue varied significantly, with views often linked to the respondents' gender or party affiliation.

Finns increasingly think racism is significant problem in the country, survey finds

Opinions about the issue varied significantly, with views often linked to the respondents' gender or party affiliation.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

Five Finns who were taken into custody as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday.

Finnish activists detained by Israel return home

Five Finns who were taken into custody as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

The Bank of Finland is looking to set up a way for people to continue buying essentials when regular banking systems are offline.

Wednesday's papers: Finnair's Trump slump, central bank's crisis planning, and Finland's cheapest petrol

The Bank of Finland is looking to set up a way for people to continue buying essentials when regular banking systems are offline.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

The delivery firm says it plans to hire around 100 couriers as employees in the coming months.

Wolt plans trial to hire some couriers as employees

The delivery firm says it plans to hire around 100 couriers as employees in the coming months.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 2d

More than 145 countries around the world recognise the State of Palestine, but Finland is not one of them yet.

Finland's Immigration Service now accepting Palestinian travel documents

More than 145 countries around the world recognise the State of Palestine, but Finland is not one of them yet.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

At the far end of the spectrum, some daycare centres take care of infants as young as eight months.

More infants, toddlers in daycare as parents' needs and attitudes change

At the far end of the spectrum, some daycare centres take care of infants as young as eight months.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

The Finnish leaders' meeting with US President Donald Trump will cover bilateral relations as well as Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

Stubb and Orpo heading to White House

The Finnish leaders' meeting with US President Donald Trump will cover bilateral relations as well as Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

A rare celestial event is about to unfold — one not witnessed for 1,350 years.

Tuesday's papers: Poor Finns, postal for Posti, and once in a millennium

A rare celestial event is about to unfold — one not witnessed for 1,350 years.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and around 170 other participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla have also been able to depart to their home countries.

Detained Finnish activists in Israel have been freed

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and around 170 other participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla have also been able to depart to their home countries.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Consumer purchases from platforms like Temu have surged in recent years.

Finnish Customs wants to turn back the tide on Temu

Consumer purchases from platforms like Temu have surged in recent years.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

Enthusiasts taking part in Europe's biggest birding event in Orimattila spotted up to an estimated 70,000 barnacle geese on Saturday alone.

One million-plus birds spotted in Finland over weekend, barnacle geese at top of list

Enthusiasts taking part in Europe's biggest birding event in Orimattila spotted up to an estimated 70,000 barnacle geese on Saturday alone.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 3d

A spell of 'grey mush' is about to sweep across Finland.

Get out your boots and raincoats

A spell of 'grey mush' is about to sweep across Finland.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

The court's decision "shows that Finland strongly stands for European values", Captain Davit Vadatchkoria said.

Eagle S captain claims Finnish trial not politically motivated

The court's decision "shows that Finland strongly stands for European values", Captain Davit Vadatchkoria said.

Yle News @yle.naamio.social · 4d

Finland needs a major pension overhaul that starts by facing the music, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Monday's papers: Pension overhaul, disruptive drones, and a Finnish blue zone

Finland needs a major pension overhaul that starts by facing the music, according to Helsingin Sanomat.