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Praised for her displays of 'sisu', Georgianna "Johanna" McCollam Oja says learning the Finnish language required a lot of perseverance and determination, but it was the key to her integration.
Finland's 'Granny of the Year' moved from the US for love in 1965, and stayed — "I decided not to give up"
Praised for her displays of 'sisu', Georgianna "Johanna" McCollam Oja says learning the Finnish language required a lot of perseverance and determination, but it was the key to her integration.
yle.fi
February 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Praised for her displays of 'sisu', Georgianna "Johanna" McCollam Oja says learning the Finnish language required a lot of perseverance and determination, but it was the key to her integration.
Finland supports a two-state approach to achieving a "lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians", foreign minister Elina Valtonen said prior to her trip.
FM Valtonen begins visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories
Finland supports a two-state approach to achieving a "lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians", foreign minister Elina Valtonen said prior to her trip.
yle.fi
February 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Finland supports a two-state approach to achieving a "lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians", foreign minister Elina Valtonen said prior to her trip.
The skiing holiday, also known as the winter break, was introduced during the 1930s as a means of breaking up the long spring semester and to encourage children to participate in winter sports.
Finland set for cold and crisp conditions as skiing holiday starts
The skiing holiday, also known as the winter break, was introduced during the 1930s as a means of breaking up the long spring semester and to encourage children to participate in winter sports.
yle.fi
February 15, 2026 at 8:35 AM
The skiing holiday, also known as the winter break, was introduced during the 1930s as a means of breaking up the long spring semester and to encourage children to participate in winter sports.
International adoptees in Finland want their voices to be heard in discussions about Finnish identity, immigration, and working life.
"Finnish is my native language, yet people still speak to me in English" – How international adoptees feel marginalised in Finland
International adoptees in Finland want their voices to be heard in discussions about Finnish identity, immigration, and working life.
yle.fi
February 15, 2026 at 7:20 AM
International adoptees in Finland want their voices to be heard in discussions about Finnish identity, immigration, and working life.
The US Secretary of State spoke of the importance of US-European relations during his speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
Finland welcomes Marco Rubio's comments on transatlantic unity
The US Secretary of State spoke of the importance of US-European relations during his speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
yle.fi
February 14, 2026 at 11:35 AM
The US Secretary of State spoke of the importance of US-European relations during his speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
A survey last year found that Finnish people have an average of four close friends and a total average of 11 friends.
Finland celebrates friendship and community on 14 February
A survey last year found that Finnish people have an average of four close friends and a total average of 11 friends.
yle.fi
February 14, 2026 at 8:35 AM
A survey last year found that Finnish people have an average of four close friends and a total average of 11 friends.
The suspect faces a slew of potential charges, including a border violation, aggravated drunk driving, and payment fraud.
Drunk Swedish man steals courier's car, tries to drive across Finnish-Russian border
The suspect faces a slew of potential charges, including a border violation, aggravated drunk driving, and payment fraud.
yle.fi
February 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The suspect faces a slew of potential charges, including a border violation, aggravated drunk driving, and payment fraud.
Distrust towards the current US administration has undermined Finns' overall confidence in Nato, according to one foreign policy specialist.
USU: Finns losing confidence in Nato security guarantees
Distrust towards the current US administration has undermined Finns' overall confidence in Nato, according to one foreign policy specialist.
yle.fi
February 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Distrust towards the current US administration has undermined Finns' overall confidence in Nato, according to one foreign policy specialist.
Finland wants to curb supermarket store brands to give farmers more power, but could the move leave shoppers paying more for less?
APN Podcast: Who pays at the checkout?
Finland wants to curb supermarket store brands to give farmers more power, but could the move leave shoppers paying more for less?
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Finland wants to curb supermarket store brands to give farmers more power, but could the move leave shoppers paying more for less?
The average retirement age last year was 63.2, according to the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK).
People are retiring later in Finland – and the change has been faster than expected
The average retirement age last year was 63.2, according to the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK).
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The average retirement age last year was 63.2, according to the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK).
The government characterised Lapland's Sokli deposit as "one of Europe's most significant sources of rare earth elements".
Finnish government invests €65m in state firm's rare earth elements project
The government characterised Lapland's Sokli deposit as "one of Europe's most significant sources of rare earth elements".
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
The government characterised Lapland's Sokli deposit as "one of Europe's most significant sources of rare earth elements".
After 27 February, the courier company will no longer operate in the country.
Foodora is leaving Finland
After 27 February, the courier company will no longer operate in the country.
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM
After 27 February, the courier company will no longer operate in the country.
The unit is to employ 60 Finns. Its location has not yet been decided, but operations could start next year.
Nato picks Finland for new telecoms base
The unit is to employ 60 Finns. Its location has not yet been decided, but operations could start next year.
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
The unit is to employ 60 Finns. Its location has not yet been decided, but operations could start next year.
While sending letters by mail continues to decline, the national postal service says parcel deliveries increased.
Posti posts improved profits, but lower turnover in Q4
While sending letters by mail continues to decline, the national postal service says parcel deliveries increased.
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
While sending letters by mail continues to decline, the national postal service says parcel deliveries increased.
Finland awoke to extremely cold weather on Friday morning, with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius even in southern areas.
Friday's papers: Finnish money 'going up in smoke', an expecting minister, and widespread cold warnings
Finland awoke to extremely cold weather on Friday morning, with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius even in southern areas.
yle.fi
February 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Finland awoke to extremely cold weather on Friday morning, with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius even in southern areas.
Finns Party chair and Finance Minister Riikka Purra made the announcement at a surprise news conference, adding that the party hopes to choose a replacement next week.
Health minister Juuso suddenly resigns
Finns Party chair and Finance Minister Riikka Purra made the announcement at a surprise news conference, adding that the party hopes to choose a replacement next week.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Finns Party chair and Finance Minister Riikka Purra made the announcement at a surprise news conference, adding that the party hopes to choose a replacement next week.
The S Group, which operates Prisma, Alepa and Sokos stores, saw profits rise by nearly 22 percent last year.
Grocery giant S Group reports higher profits despite consumer caution
The S Group, which operates Prisma, Alepa and Sokos stores, saw profits rise by nearly 22 percent last year.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The S Group, which operates Prisma, Alepa and Sokos stores, saw profits rise by nearly 22 percent last year.
In a voice note message to Yle Sport, Igor Medved explained that he drank alcohol on an empty stomach at an event hosted by a team representing his home country, Slovenia.
Finland's ski jumping coach sent home from Winter Olympics following "drunkenness scandal"
In a voice note message to Yle Sport, Igor Medved explained that he drank alcohol on an empty stomach at an event hosted by a team representing his home country, Slovenia.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
In a voice note message to Yle Sport, Igor Medved explained that he drank alcohol on an empty stomach at an event hosted by a team representing his home country, Slovenia.
Radio listenership remains steady, reaching over 80 percent of the population each week. Two of the top three stations are Yle outlets.
Over 4 million tune into Finnish radio every week, survey finds
Radio listenership remains steady, reaching over 80 percent of the population each week. Two of the top three stations are Yle outlets.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Radio listenership remains steady, reaching over 80 percent of the population each week. Two of the top three stations are Yle outlets.
According to a labour law expert, it is unusual for a Finnish firm not to reimburse workers for the use of their own tools.
Wolt finally hires couriers as employees – with exceptional terms
According to a labour law expert, it is unusual for a Finnish firm not to reimburse workers for the use of their own tools.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
According to a labour law expert, it is unusual for a Finnish firm not to reimburse workers for the use of their own tools.
The study revealed that loneliness leads to a multitude of mental health problems — especially among students, low-income earners, and people who speak languages other than Finnish as their mother tongue.
"As a society, we can do better" — Study finds people in Finland feel increasingly lonely
The study revealed that loneliness leads to a multitude of mental health problems — especially among students, low-income earners, and people who speak languages other than Finnish as their mother tongue.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The study revealed that loneliness leads to a multitude of mental health problems — especially among students, low-income earners, and people who speak languages other than Finnish as their mother tongue.
The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
Finland opens Europe's first lithium mine
The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
The first icebreaker will be delivered from Helsinki to the United States as early as 2028.
Helsinki shipyard signs icebreaker deal with US Coast Guard
The first icebreaker will be delivered from Helsinki to the United States as early as 2028.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The first icebreaker will be delivered from Helsinki to the United States as early as 2028.
Helsingin Sanomat hears from psychologists and consultants about young Finnish adults who don't know how to follow basic rules or norms when they enter the workforce.
Thursday's papers: The youth of today, Finland of the future, and driving with care
Helsingin Sanomat hears from psychologists and consultants about young Finnish adults who don't know how to follow basic rules or norms when they enter the workforce.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Helsingin Sanomat hears from psychologists and consultants about young Finnish adults who don't know how to follow basic rules or norms when they enter the workforce.
Despite President Nicolás Maduro's removal from power last month, organisations such as Amnesty International say Venezuelan citizens still face the threat of imprisonment and persecution.
Migri deportation order quashes Venezuelan couple's dream of safe life in Finland
Despite President Nicolás Maduro's removal from power last month, organisations such as Amnesty International say Venezuelan citizens still face the threat of imprisonment and persecution.
yle.fi
February 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Despite President Nicolás Maduro's removal from power last month, organisations such as Amnesty International say Venezuelan citizens still face the threat of imprisonment and persecution.