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The school tradition celebrates eleventh graders' status as the new seniors.
Students mark 'Vanhat Day' in style
The school tradition celebrates eleventh graders' status as the new seniors.
Temperatures will mostly range between -10 and -15 degrees Celsius nationwide.
Cold but dry weather ahead for the weekend
Temperatures will mostly range between -10 and -15 degrees Celsius nationwide.
Rescuers located the victims using tracking devices, but they were already dead.
RAI: Italy avalanche kills two Finns
Rescuers located the victims using tracking devices, but they were already dead.
Finland will admit 50 Venezuelans from Peru as part of its annual refugee quota.
Venezuelans included in refugee quota
Finland will admit 50 Venezuelans from Peru as part of its annual refugee quota.
Even as gold retreats from record highs, Finns continue cashing in on the precious metal.
Friday's papers: Nuclear deterrence, an exploding ship, and going for gold
Even as gold retreats from record highs, Finns continue cashing in on the precious metal.
Finland's state church saw a rise in new members last year, even as overall membership continues to decline.
Finland's Evangelical Lutheran Church sees membership boost
Finland's state church saw a rise in new members last year, even as overall membership continues to decline.
It's that time of year again: students are donning costumes and tossing candy to passers-by.
Finland's high school seniors celebrate 'penkkarit'
It's that time of year again: students are donning costumes and tossing candy to passers-by.
The cake stands at 57 centimetres tall, weighing more than 33 kilos.
Turku café bakes world's biggest Runeberg pastry
The cake stands at 57 centimetres tall, weighing more than 33 kilos.
Iran is experiencing intense, nationwide anti-government protests since the start of the year.
Migri partially suspends review of Iranian asylum applications
Iran is experiencing intense, nationwide anti-government protests since the start of the year.
The value of last year's exports reached more than 74 billion euros.
Finland's exports grow by 3% in 2025
The value of last year's exports reached more than 74 billion euros.
The US news outlet is again reporting on Finland featuring in US State Department cables.
Finland doesn't like Article 5 talk regarding Ukraine, Politico says
The US news outlet is again reporting on Finland featuring in US State Department cables.
The Finns Party, which fell to fourth place, saw the biggest decline in support.
Support for opposition Social Democrats hits 25%, Yle's survey finds
The Finns Party, which fell to fourth place, saw the biggest decline in support.
Microsoft Finland's governmental affairs chief played down risks of the US cutting off European web services.
Thursday's papers: A Microsoft boss reassures Finland, a Christian Democrat in DC, and a Tokmanni clerk's bad bets
Microsoft Finland's governmental affairs chief played down risks of the US cutting off European web services.
Over 170 jobs were initially on the line, but some employees were able to find other positions within the company.
Posti announces 121 redundancies following restructuring talks
Over 170 jobs were initially on the line, but some employees were able to find other positions within the company.
Mikko Polvinen was suspended from the Finns Party's parliamentary group in October after voting against the government, and now says he will not apply for re-admission.
Finns Party MP faces expulsion from party
Mikko Polvinen was suspended from the Finns Party's parliamentary group in October after voting against the government, and now says he will not apply for re-admission.
In some parts of Finland electricity transmission fees have risen so rapidly that transmission costs sometimes exceed the price of the actual electricity used.
Citizens' initiative calling for fairer electricity transmission prices heads to Parliament
In some parts of Finland electricity transmission fees have risen so rapidly that transmission costs sometimes exceed the price of the actual electricity used.
The project will start this year and it is set to continue until 2029.
Finland announces €20m education support project for Ukraine
The project will start this year and it is set to continue until 2029.
These types of crimes increased significantly compared to 2024.
Finns lost over €70m to scammers last year
These types of crimes increased significantly compared to 2024.
The veteran Christian Democrat politician has faced three charges of incitement to hatred in Finland, following written and spoken statements she made about homosexuality.
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen to testify before US Congress about European censorship laws
The veteran Christian Democrat politician has faced three charges of incitement to hatred in Finland, following written and spoken statements she made about homosexuality.
There was a slight increase in the prices of food and alcohol last month, but almost all other price categories were stable.
Finland's inflation rate growth slows significantly in January
There was a slight increase in the prices of food and alcohol last month, but almost all other price categories were stable.
Some people seem to have forgetten the rules regarding Everyone's Rights.
Wednesday's papers: Security-minded Finns, Everyone's Rights confusion, and it's not just the weather that's cold
Some people seem to have forgetten the rules regarding Everyone's Rights.
Since moving to Helsinki in late 2024, Laura Davies has tried ice swimming, sampled 'lihamuki' and regularly posted Finnish-language content on the embassy's social media channels.
"Finns like that I try to speak Finnish" — UK ambassador dives into deep end of Finnish immersion
Since moving to Helsinki in late 2024, Laura Davies has tried ice swimming, sampled 'lihamuki' and regularly posted Finnish-language content on the embassy's social media channels.
With older workers now staying healthier, the average planned retirement age has risen faster than the minimum pension age, a new survey reveals.
More people in Finland aim to delay retirement
With older workers now staying healthier, the average planned retirement age has risen faster than the minimum pension age, a new survey reveals.
A newly released study has found that the risk of violence was especially heightened if any or all of the following factors were met: a weekend night, an urban area, an intoxicated male patient, and/or mental health problems.
Finland's paramedics increasingly face violent attacks by patients
A newly released study has found that the risk of violence was especially heightened if any or all of the following factors were met: a weekend night, an urban area, an intoxicated male patient, and/or mental health problems.
Finland appears in US State Department cables on Greenlan, obtained by Politico.
Valtonen plays down strains in US–Finnish relations: "Let's not get a divorce"
Finland appears in US State Department cables on Greenlan, obtained by Politico.
A Social Democratic MP who apologised for making inappropriate comments was replaced as deputy chair of the parliamentary group.
Finnish MPs return from winter break as SDP re-elects parliamentary whip
A Social Democratic MP who apologised for making inappropriate comments was replaced as deputy chair of the parliamentary group.
The third-term opposition MP said she wants to leave politics because she is frustrated by the policies of the current government, which she describes as having features of "Trumpism".
Ex-minister Hanna Kosonen will not seek re-election
The third-term opposition MP said she wants to leave politics because she is frustrated by the policies of the current government, which she describes as having features of "Trumpism".
Police suspect the group of involvement in human trafficking and pimping crimes. The case came to authorities’ attention when a foreign woman sought refuge in a shop in Oulu.
Four detained on Russian border amid suspicions of human trafficking
Police suspect the group of involvement in human trafficking and pimping crimes. The case came to authorities’ attention when a foreign woman sought refuge in a shop in Oulu.
Tampere's population growth has slowed due to high unemployment as well as a lack of housing for families.
Turku overtakes Tampere as Finland's fastest-growing city
Tampere's population growth has slowed due to high unemployment as well as a lack of housing for families.
A bone-chilling start to February in Finland has seen plunging temperatures and soaring electricity prices, but also satisfied tourists.
Tuesday's papers: Finland's deep freeze, Russian rhetoric, and Tampere's men-only club
A bone-chilling start to February in Finland has seen plunging temperatures and soaring electricity prices, but also satisfied tourists.
The read-a-thon forms part of the celebrations of Yle's 100 years of broadcasting, which is themed around shared moments.
Yle's Moomins reading marathon attracts over 1.7 million viewers
The read-a-thon forms part of the celebrations of Yle's 100 years of broadcasting, which is themed around shared moments.
Jonas W. Karlsson won for his work with US electroacoustic duo ARKAI, while conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen as well as producers Danitello and MDS went home empty-handed.
Finnish producer scores second Grammy Award
Jonas W. Karlsson won for his work with US electroacoustic duo ARKAI, while conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen as well as producers Danitello and MDS went home empty-handed.
Spot prices for electricity set a new record on Monday as Finland plunged into a deep freeze.
Finnish Lapland sees coldest January in nearly 40 years
Spot prices for electricity set a new record on Monday as Finland plunged into a deep freeze.
Fintraffic’s national traffic priority system, which is set to be introduced this summer, will recognise the location of an emergency vehicle and automatically change the lights to green to facilitate its passage.
Finland to introduce 'green wave' automated system for emergency vehicles
Fintraffic’s national traffic priority system, which is set to be introduced this summer, will recognise the location of an emergency vehicle and automatically change the lights to green to facilitate its passage.
TikTok remains the primary source of news for the majority of young people in Finland, with about half of the survey's respondents saying they use the social media platform to follow news updates.
Young people follow daily news more actively than before, survey finds
TikTok remains the primary source of news for the majority of young people in Finland, with about half of the survey's respondents saying they use the social media platform to follow news updates.
According to Seta, the proportion of what it refers to as "rainbow youth" who were targeted by school bullying – including harassment, discrimination and violence – rose slightly between 2023 and last year.
Bullying of LGBTQ+ youth in Finnish schools has increased, says rights group
According to Seta, the proportion of what it refers to as "rainbow youth" who were targeted by school bullying – including harassment, discrimination and violence – rose slightly between 2023 and last year.
Roadside observations found that more than 70 percent of Finnish cyclists used a helmet, compared to just 5 percent in the Netherlands.
Mind your head — Finns top EU charts for bike helmet usage
Roadside observations found that more than 70 percent of Finnish cyclists used a helmet, compared to just 5 percent in the Netherlands.
Helsingin Sanomat offers readers some tips on the proper etiquette for life in the Finnish capital.
Monday's papers: Helsinki life hacks, the dangers of salt, and some love for Lahti
Helsingin Sanomat offers readers some tips on the proper etiquette for life in the Finnish capital.
Cases are reported most often in coastal and archipelago areas.
Finland expands access to free TBE vaccines
Cases are reported most often in coastal and archipelago areas.
Rules for receiving social assistance are getting stricter as of Sunday.
Finland tightens access to basic social assistance
Rules for receiving social assistance are getting stricter as of Sunday.
Historically a net contributor, Finland now faces a difficult path towards economic recovery, made all the more challenging by sharing the EU's longest landborder with Russia.
Finnish MEPs blame Russia for unemployment crisis, look to EU for aid
Historically a net contributor, Finland now faces a difficult path towards economic recovery, made all the more challenging by sharing the EU's longest landborder with Russia.
Concern about the state of the climate is linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, but symptoms are less common in those who take action, a new study indicates.
Worried about the climate? Concrete action can help, study suggests
Concern about the state of the climate is linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, but symptoms are less common in those who take action, a new study indicates.
Freezing temperatures have tightened their grip across the country, and the cold snap is set to continue through the weekend.
In pictures: Life in ice-cold Finland
Freezing temperatures have tightened their grip across the country, and the cold snap is set to continue through the weekend.
Speaking to Yle on Saturday, Petteri Orpo expressed faith in American democracy.
PM: Joining Nato was "the only right choice"
Speaking to Yle on Saturday, Petteri Orpo expressed faith in American democracy.
Marko Ahtisaari has acknowledged meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Marko Ahtisaari named in Epstein files
Marko Ahtisaari has acknowledged meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The benefit is a last resort form of support for households that are unable to cover their daily essentials.
Kela turns down one in four basic assistance claims
The benefit is a last resort form of support for households that are unable to cover their daily essentials.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP), the Finnish public health authority THL and two-thirds of Finns are in favour of banning or restricting the use of social media by under-15s.
Finland looks to end "uncontrolled human experiment" with Australia-style ban on social media
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP), the Finnish public health authority THL and two-thirds of Finns are in favour of banning or restricting the use of social media by under-15s.
Russia has begun to clear out a Soviet-era garrison in Petrozavodsk. There are plans to build new barracks in the area, allowing a significant expansion of Russian troops near the Finnish border.
Yle's new satellite images reveal: Russia upgrading Soviet-era garrison in Petrozavodsk
Russia has begun to clear out a Soviet-era garrison in Petrozavodsk. There are plans to build new barracks in the area, allowing a significant expansion of Russian troops near the Finnish border.
The All Points North podcast visits a school, examines the research, and hears an on-the-ground report from Australia in search of answers to whether Finland should ban social media for children.
APN Podcast: To ban or not to ban — Finland's social media conundrum
The All Points North podcast visits a school, examines the research, and hears an on-the-ground report from Australia in search of answers to whether Finland should ban social media for children.
Police received around 44,600 reports of assaults in 2025, reflecting a seven-percent increase over the previous year.
Assault reports in Finland reach record high in 2025
Police received around 44,600 reports of assaults in 2025, reflecting a seven-percent increase over the previous year.
