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The law proposal still needs approval by the legislature.
Finland moves to tighten Kela's home care allowance for newcomers
The law proposal still needs approval by the legislature.
yle.fi
February 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The law proposal still needs approval by the legislature.
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called 'coolcations', according to Visit Finland.
Finland sees more foreign visitors, overnight stays reach new high
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called 'coolcations', according to Visit Finland.
yle.fi
February 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called 'coolcations', according to Visit Finland.
With election season approaching, Yle's political correspondent Marica Paukkeri says politicians' statements should be treated with caution.
Purra wants immigrants to work for benefits
With election season approaching, Yle's political correspondent Marica Paukkeri says politicians' statements should be treated with caution.
yle.fi
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
With election season approaching, Yle's political correspondent Marica Paukkeri says politicians' statements should be treated with caution.
"We noticed that the fasting middle school students didn't enjoy sitting in the cafeteria with all the food, drinks and smells there," the principal explained.
Helsinki school finds unique solution for Ramadan-fasting students
"We noticed that the fasting middle school students didn't enjoy sitting in the cafeteria with all the food, drinks and smells there," the principal explained.
yle.fi
February 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM
"We noticed that the fasting middle school students didn't enjoy sitting in the cafeteria with all the food, drinks and smells there," the principal explained.
A now-bankrupt pizza chain says it struggled to give up a third of the pie.
Tuesday's papers: The cost of convenience, unvisited America, and fossil fans
A now-bankrupt pizza chain says it struggled to give up a third of the pie.
yle.fi
February 17, 2026 at 7:50 AM
A now-bankrupt pizza chain says it struggled to give up a third of the pie.
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato's Forward Land Forces' permanent presence in the region.
Rovaniemi chosen as site for Nato's Forward Land Forces HQ
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato's Forward Land Forces' permanent presence in the region.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato's Forward Land Forces' permanent presence in the region.
Someone returned a book in Espoo with twenty 100-euro notes tucked between the pages.
Librarian finds €2,000 in returned book
Someone returned a book in Espoo with twenty 100-euro notes tucked between the pages.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Someone returned a book in Espoo with twenty 100-euro notes tucked between the pages.
A bill to help food producers could drive up prices that have already surged in recent years.
"What is enough?" — Rising food prices loom as Finland moves to curb supermarket private labels
A bill to help food producers could drive up prices that have already surged in recent years.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 12:20 PM
A bill to help food producers could drive up prices that have already surged in recent years.
The only region where employee numbers grew was in Western Finland, increasing by 0.5 percent.
Finland's employee numbers have declined for 2.5 years, business index finds
The only region where employee numbers grew was in Western Finland, increasing by 0.5 percent.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
The only region where employee numbers grew was in Western Finland, increasing by 0.5 percent.
The effort has received funding from the EU.
'Drawing lessons from Ukraine', Finland's 112 app could get airborne threat alerts
The effort has received funding from the EU.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The effort has received funding from the EU.
"I reaffirmed Finland's support for regional stability and securing a path towards the two-state solution," Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.
Valtonen to Israeli FM: Finland supports two-state solution
"I reaffirmed Finland's support for regional stability and securing a path towards the two-state solution," Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM
"I reaffirmed Finland's support for regional stability and securing a path towards the two-state solution," Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.
The government is removing an incentive that has encouraged people to save for their retirement.
Monday's papers: Pensions blow, losing investments, and winter wonder
The government is removing an incentive that has encouraged people to save for their retirement.
yle.fi
February 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM
The government is removing an incentive that has encouraged people to save for their retirement.
The US delivery giant is expanding its operations to seven European countries, including Finland.
Uber Eats coming to Finland this year, Financial Times reports
The US delivery giant is expanding its operations to seven European countries, including Finland.
yle.fi
February 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The US delivery giant is expanding its operations to seven European countries, including Finland.
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.