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Finns Party leader Riikka Purra wants to prevent people who have lived in Finland for less than 10 years from receiving social assistance, a last-resort form of financial aid.
Tuesday's papers: Purra targets immigrant poor, train plans derailed, and stadium fire
Finns Party leader Riikka Purra wants to prevent people who have lived in Finland for less than 10 years from receiving social assistance, a last-resort form of financial aid.
yle.fi
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Finns Party leader Riikka Purra wants to prevent people who have lived in Finland for less than 10 years from receiving social assistance, a last-resort form of financial aid.
Media reports indicate that the suspect is the father of the children who died in the fire, and that the blaze on the morning of Independence Day also claimed the life of their mother.
Police suspect 22-year-old man of killing woman, three children in Savonlinna fire
Media reports indicate that the suspect is the father of the children who died in the fire, and that the blaze on the morning of Independence Day also claimed the life of their mother.
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Media reports indicate that the suspect is the father of the children who died in the fire, and that the blaze on the morning of Independence Day also claimed the life of their mother.
Three 14-year-old girls were injured in the attack at a school in Pirkkala earlier this year.
School stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charges
Three 14-year-old girls were injured in the attack at a school in Pirkkala earlier this year.
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Three 14-year-old girls were injured in the attack at a school in Pirkkala earlier this year.
An MOT investigation uncovers evidence that unscrupulous third party agents are spreading false and misleading information to prospective fee-paying students about life in Finland.
Foreign students face financial ruin after agents sell false dream of 'world's happiest country'
An MOT investigation uncovers evidence that unscrupulous third party agents are spreading false and misleading information to prospective fee-paying students about life in Finland.
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
An MOT investigation uncovers evidence that unscrupulous third party agents are spreading false and misleading information to prospective fee-paying students about life in Finland.
Lehtonen was admitted to a hospital in the Belgian capital on Friday after being escorted by police from a departure gate at Brussels Airport, over concerns about his condition.
Kela chief Lasse Lehtonen on sick leave for rest of the year, board chair confirms
Lehtonen was admitted to a hospital in the Belgian capital on Friday after being escorted by police from a departure gate at Brussels Airport, over concerns about his condition.
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Lehtonen was admitted to a hospital in the Belgian capital on Friday after being escorted by police from a departure gate at Brussels Airport, over concerns about his condition.
It's time to make sure the tax authority's income estimates match your own.
Next year's tax cards ready
It's time to make sure the tax authority's income estimates match your own.
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It's time to make sure the tax authority's income estimates match your own.
Finland supports measures that "reduce the examination of unfounded [asylum] applications and increase the use of accelerated procedures", according to Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns).
Finland's Interior Minister Rantanen in Brussels to discuss EU migration policy
Finland supports measures that "reduce the examination of unfounded [asylum] applications and increase the use of accelerated procedures", according to Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns).
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Finland supports measures that "reduce the examination of unfounded [asylum] applications and increase the use of accelerated procedures", according to Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns).
Domestic outlets explore Finnish economic gloom, from people in debt to diminishing opportunities for young people.
Monday's papers: No jobs, no interviews and a €6k Helsinki apartment
Domestic outlets explore Finnish economic gloom, from people in debt to diminishing opportunities for young people.
yle.fi
December 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Domestic outlets explore Finnish economic gloom, from people in debt to diminishing opportunities for young people.
The director general of Finland's benefits agency was previously turned away from a flight on Friday due to his condition.
Kela boss admitted to Brussels hospital
The director general of Finland's benefits agency was previously turned away from a flight on Friday due to his condition.
yle.fi
December 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The director general of Finland's benefits agency was previously turned away from a flight on Friday due to his condition.
Independence Day protests in Helsinki saw fewer clashes than in previous years, according to police, though there were minor incidents.
Police: Independence Day demonstrations in Helsinki largely peaceful
Independence Day protests in Helsinki saw fewer clashes than in previous years, according to police, though there were minor incidents.
yle.fi
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Independence Day protests in Helsinki saw fewer clashes than in previous years, according to police, though there were minor incidents.
The annual Presidential Reception on Independence Day serves as the biggest red carpet night of the year for Finnish fashion.
Independence Day gala brings colour, surprise matches and standout looks to the Presidential Palace
The annual Presidential Reception on Independence Day serves as the biggest red carpet night of the year for Finnish fashion.
yle.fi
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The annual Presidential Reception on Independence Day serves as the biggest red carpet night of the year for Finnish fashion.
Despite poor weather, many still showed up for Finland's Independence Day traditions.
Finland celebrates 108th Independence Day with traditions, tensions
Despite poor weather, many still showed up for Finland's Independence Day traditions.
yle.fi
December 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Despite poor weather, many still showed up for Finland's Independence Day traditions.
Those close to Kela head Lasse Lehtonen say that he was unable to board a flight due to a health issue, not intoxication.
Kela chief remains in Brussels after airport incident
Those close to Kela head Lasse Lehtonen say that he was unable to board a flight due to a health issue, not intoxication.
yle.fi
December 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Those close to Kela head Lasse Lehtonen say that he was unable to board a flight due to a health issue, not intoxication.
Rain persists in the west and south, while snow and sleet are falling in the central parts of the country and around Oulu.
Finland marks Independence Day under grey, unsettled skies
Rain persists in the west and south, while snow and sleet are falling in the central parts of the country and around Oulu.
yle.fi
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rain persists in the west and south, while snow and sleet are falling in the central parts of the country and around Oulu.
JFC Norfolk’s area of responsibility now includes all five Nordic countries as well as the UK and the Atlantic region.
Finland joins other Nordics, UK under Nato's Norfolk command
JFC Norfolk’s area of responsibility now includes all five Nordic countries as well as the UK and the Atlantic region.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
JFC Norfolk’s area of responsibility now includes all five Nordic countries as well as the UK and the Atlantic region.
As Finland marks Independence Day, the country's wartime generation is increasingly at the centre of national reflection and appreciation — even as their numbers diminish with each passing year.
The last of Finland's never-forgotten generation
As Finland marks Independence Day, the country's wartime generation is increasingly at the centre of national reflection and appreciation — even as their numbers diminish with each passing year.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
As Finland marks Independence Day, the country's wartime generation is increasingly at the centre of national reflection and appreciation — even as their numbers diminish with each passing year.
Finland marks its 108th year of independence on Saturday.
Independence Day brings flurry of demonstrations to Helsinki
Finland marks its 108th year of independence on Saturday.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Finland marks its 108th year of independence on Saturday.
Vornanen, a 56-year-old former police officer, was ejected from the Finns Party after the incident.
Court hands MP suspended prison term for firing gun outside nightclub
Vornanen, a 56-year-old former police officer, was ejected from the Finns Party after the incident.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Vornanen, a 56-year-old former police officer, was ejected from the Finns Party after the incident.
The birth rate of people of foreign background, especially those of the second generation, i.e., born in Finland, is closer to that of people of Finnish background.
Immigrants' birth rate still higher than native population, but gap is narrowing
The birth rate of people of foreign background, especially those of the second generation, i.e., born in Finland, is closer to that of people of Finnish background.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The birth rate of people of foreign background, especially those of the second generation, i.e., born in Finland, is closer to that of people of Finnish background.
"It now looks very likely that we will participate," said Yle CEO Marit af Björkesten. At least four countries plan to boycott the event due to Israeli participation.
Yle to take part in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
"It now looks very likely that we will participate," said Yle CEO Marit af Björkesten. At least four countries plan to boycott the event due to Israeli participation.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
"It now looks very likely that we will participate," said Yle CEO Marit af Björkesten. At least four countries plan to boycott the event due to Israeli participation.
A middle-aged psychiatrist was convicted of killing his wife in the couple's Ullanlinna home three years ago.
Appeals court upholds Helsinki psychiatrist's life sentence over wife's murder
A middle-aged psychiatrist was convicted of killing his wife in the couple's Ullanlinna home three years ago.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A middle-aged psychiatrist was convicted of killing his wife in the couple's Ullanlinna home three years ago.
Each week, people in Finland now log around one million more remote work days than before the pandemic.
Friday's papers: Russian assets, personal connections, and the cost of remote work
Each week, people in Finland now log around one million more remote work days than before the pandemic.
yle.fi
December 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Each week, people in Finland now log around one million more remote work days than before the pandemic.
The practice of eating while watching TV is especially prevalent among 25-34-year-olds, while people over the age of 55 prefer to eat at the dining table.
Survey: One in four Finns regularly eat on the sofa
The practice of eating while watching TV is especially prevalent among 25-34-year-olds, while people over the age of 55 prefer to eat at the dining table.
yle.fi
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The practice of eating while watching TV is especially prevalent among 25-34-year-olds, while people over the age of 55 prefer to eat at the dining table.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report lists 70 recommendations on how Finland can improve its relationship with the Sámi people.
PM Orpo: Finland must apologise to Sámi people
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report lists 70 recommendations on how Finland can improve its relationship with the Sámi people.
yle.fi
December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report lists 70 recommendations on how Finland can improve its relationship with the Sámi people.
Due to forgery concerns, it will soon no longer be possible to use a paper power of attorney to authorise someone else to collect newly issued documents.
Finland tightens rules on collection of new passports, ID cards
Due to forgery concerns, it will soon no longer be possible to use a paper power of attorney to authorise someone else to collect newly issued documents.
yle.fi
December 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Due to forgery concerns, it will soon no longer be possible to use a paper power of attorney to authorise someone else to collect newly issued documents.