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While GDP declined slightly between July and September, there were other signs that the economy may be gradually perking up.
Finland heads in the opposite direction from rest of EU as GDP slips
While GDP declined slightly between July and September, there were other signs that the economy may be gradually perking up.
yle.fi
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
While GDP declined slightly between July and September, there were other signs that the economy may be gradually perking up.
A new film featuring an Australian man shows how one can slide through the cracks in the country billed as the happiest in the world.
Documentary reveals how a successful immigrant fell through Finland's safety net
A new film featuring an Australian man shows how one can slide through the cracks in the country billed as the happiest in the world.
yle.fi
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A new film featuring an Australian man shows how one can slide through the cracks in the country billed as the happiest in the world.
Finland's independent oversight panel slammed the government's handling of the wolfhunt legislation, saying it bypassed regular procedure and failed to carry out an impact analysis.
Watchdog rejects government bill on wolf hunting
Finland's independent oversight panel slammed the government's handling of the wolfhunt legislation, saying it bypassed regular procedure and failed to carry out an impact analysis.
yle.fi
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Finland's independent oversight panel slammed the government's handling of the wolfhunt legislation, saying it bypassed regular procedure and failed to carry out an impact analysis.
The city wants to preserve its sprawling Central Park as a unified green space.
Helsinki aims to establish an urban national park
The city wants to preserve its sprawling Central Park as a unified green space.
yle.fi
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The city wants to preserve its sprawling Central Park as a unified green space.
A controversial government bill allowing online sale and home delivery of alcohol won't be considered until next year.
Booze delivered to your door in Finland? Not anytime soon
A controversial government bill allowing online sale and home delivery of alcohol won't be considered until next year.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A controversial government bill allowing online sale and home delivery of alcohol won't be considered until next year.
However, the event at Senate Square is not the only Christmas market in town.
Helsinki's outdoor Christmas Market opens on Friday
However, the event at Senate Square is not the only Christmas market in town.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
However, the event at Senate Square is not the only Christmas market in town.
Daytime rest can significantly increase alertness, says an expert from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. He suggests workplaces should offer sleeping capsules.
THL professor: Naps boost alertness during dark months
Daytime rest can significantly increase alertness, says an expert from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. He suggests workplaces should offer sleeping capsules.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Daytime rest can significantly increase alertness, says an expert from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. He suggests workplaces should offer sleeping capsules.
The change would expand Finland's military reserve to around a million people by the year 2031.
Finland's Defence Committee supports increasing reservist numbers
The change would expand Finland's military reserve to around a million people by the year 2031.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The change would expand Finland's military reserve to around a million people by the year 2031.
A selection of the region's leaders of municipalities, companies, educational institutions and organisations shared their feelings about the idea in a survey.
Some in Eastern Finland would work with Russia again, but with caveats
A selection of the region's leaders of municipalities, companies, educational institutions and organisations shared their feelings about the idea in a survey.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A selection of the region's leaders of municipalities, companies, educational institutions and organisations shared their feelings about the idea in a survey.
Several software firms are suspected of misusing some 170,000 euros in pandemic-era subsidies. Altogether the agency handed out nearly a billion euros in 2020.
Police suspect misuse of Business Finland's Covid subsidies
Several software firms are suspected of misusing some 170,000 euros in pandemic-era subsidies. Altogether the agency handed out nearly a billion euros in 2020.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Several software firms are suspected of misusing some 170,000 euros in pandemic-era subsidies. Altogether the agency handed out nearly a billion euros in 2020.
The day's newspapers examine a major Nato drill, the history of Finland's economic crisis and a man who won more than 200,000 euros gambling while receiving social benefits.
Thursday's papers: 5,000 troops in Archipelago, Finland's economic slide from grace, and a gambler (briefly) fools Kela
The day's newspapers examine a major Nato drill, the history of Finland's economic crisis and a man who won more than 200,000 euros gambling while receiving social benefits.
yle.fi
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The day's newspapers examine a major Nato drill, the history of Finland's economic crisis and a man who won more than 200,000 euros gambling while receiving social benefits.
The process involves capturing carbon dioxide generated by waste-to-energy plants — and then storing it permanently.
Vantaan Energia, Port of Helsinki plan large-scale carbon storage facility at Vuosaari Harbour
The process involves capturing carbon dioxide generated by waste-to-energy plants — and then storing it permanently.
yle.fi
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The process involves capturing carbon dioxide generated by waste-to-energy plants — and then storing it permanently.
Many people in Finland are not able to cash out their holdings in real estate funds.
Finnish banks lock up small-time investors' savings
Many people in Finland are not able to cash out their holdings in real estate funds.
yle.fi
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Many people in Finland are not able to cash out their holdings in real estate funds.
However, compared to September prices remained stable, Statistics Finland reports.
Housing prices drop in October, largest decline seen in Espoo
However, compared to September prices remained stable, Statistics Finland reports.
yle.fi
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
However, compared to September prices remained stable, Statistics Finland reports.
Influenza cases are also spreading around the world, according to health agency THL.
Finland's flu season off to early start
Influenza cases are also spreading around the world, according to health agency THL.
yle.fi
November 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Influenza cases are also spreading around the world, according to health agency THL.
Last year, more than one in ten people working in Finland had a foreign background.
Wednesday's papers: Foreign workers on the rise, why Finns pay more for food, and Lidl's discount restaurant
Last year, more than one in ten people working in Finland had a foreign background.
yle.fi
November 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Last year, more than one in ten people working in Finland had a foreign background.
Last week, Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) warned parliament members that Finland would likely be subject to the procedure.
EU Commission to discipline Finland over excessive state debt
Last week, Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) warned parliament members that Finland would likely be subject to the procedure.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Last week, Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) warned parliament members that Finland would likely be subject to the procedure.
Construction of one kilometre of the barrier costs about 1.8 million euros.
Finland's border fence almost ready in Lapland
Construction of one kilometre of the barrier costs about 1.8 million euros.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Construction of one kilometre of the barrier costs about 1.8 million euros.
Finland is pushing for a partial energy sector ceasefire in Ukraine.
FM: Finland to propose partial ceasefire this week
Finland is pushing for a partial energy sector ceasefire in Ukraine.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Finland is pushing for a partial energy sector ceasefire in Ukraine.
The area's period of darkness will continue until mid-January.
Northern Finnish Lapland goes dark as polar night begins
The area's period of darkness will continue until mid-January.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The area's period of darkness will continue until mid-January.
Uutisia, päivän puheenaiheita ja muut Ylen parhaat verkkosisällöt.
Hetkessä kiinni
Uutisia, päivän puheenaiheita ja muut Ylen parhaat verkkosisällöt.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Uutisia, päivän puheenaiheita ja muut Ylen parhaat verkkosisällöt.
The trending unemployment rate stood at 10.3 percent in October, a proportion reflecting around 276,000 jobless people.
Finland's unemployment rate at highest since 2009 — 10.3%
The trending unemployment rate stood at 10.3 percent in October, a proportion reflecting around 276,000 jobless people.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The trending unemployment rate stood at 10.3 percent in October, a proportion reflecting around 276,000 jobless people.
Finland's median monthly wage has reached 3,611 euros.
Tuesday's papers: Finland's minerals, earning €3,600, and a gender neutral clash
Finland's median monthly wage has reached 3,611 euros.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Finland's median monthly wage has reached 3,611 euros.
There was also a five percent year-on-year decline in study-based residence permit applications in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Finnish Immigration Service.
Finland sees decline in first time work-based residence permit applications
There was also a five percent year-on-year decline in study-based residence permit applications in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Finnish Immigration Service.
yle.fi
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
There was also a five percent year-on-year decline in study-based residence permit applications in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Finnish Immigration Service.
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.
Yle investigation reveals shady Russian real estate, permit dealings
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.
yle.fi
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says Russian property buyers will face more scrutiny.