Finland's defence exports grow by 17%
The country's defence exports last year primarily went to the countries of Poland, Turkey and Sweden.
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Thursday's papers: Majority don't hate, €16bn elevator deal murmurs, is summer coming?
Survey finds most people don’t harbour hate, Kone's rumoured interest in Thyssenkrupp's elevator business and warm weather just might be in store.
Rovaniemi, Kuopio and Oulu most lucrative for residential investment
A real estate forecast also predicts that rents in Finland will rise at an annual rate of two percent over the next few years.
Iraq's claimed 'deported' children were not related to Isis, Finland says
The foreign ministry said no Finnish citizen children with ties to the terror group had been returned to Finland.
Solar-powered barge gobbles up trash in Finland's waterways
Organisers aim to clean up lakes and rivers but also educate people about the impacts of littering.
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Three manicured parks in Kotka receive Green Flag Award
Communities around the world vie for the accolades, which a UK-based group hands to exemplary parks and green spaces.
Russian aircraft suspected of airspace violation in Finland
The Finnish Ministry of Defence did not specify what type of aircraft had been involved in the incident.
Finnair reports weakening profits in second quarter
Finland's national air carrier cites an economic slowdown as well as rising fuel costs for a challenging start to 2019.
Finnish team assists in cutting methane emissions from cow burps
Cows could belch less methane and produce more milk by changing their gut microbes, according to researchers.
Wednesday's papers: Protection for politicians, dirty trains and Metallica rocks Finland
Images of politicians used as target practice, VR suffers cleanliness lapse, and top rock band donates to Finnish kids.
Hitura nickel mine cleanup effort to cost state €16m
The dormant mine in northwest Finland was active for 45 years before its last owner declared bankruptcy in 2015.
EU Commission approves majority sale of DNA to Norway’s Telenor
Telenor said the transfer of 54 percent of DNA shares, in a deal worth some 1.5 billion euros, will be complete in August.
Tens of thousands of 'poppers' smuggled into Finland, officials say
Poppers is a slang term for inhaled alkyl nitrate, a recreational drug often sold at sex shops.
Trust in science high in Finland, survey finds
More than 80 percent of respondents in Finland said they think science benefits people like themselves.
Iraq claims it deported Finnish children with family ties to Isis
Finland's foreign ministry said Tuesday it did not have any more details and that Iraq has not been in contact about the matter.
Somalian: A column by Maryan Abdulkarim
Roots aren't always a source of pride since we don’t choose our history. But heritage should never be a source of shame either, Yle's columnist writes.
Import of used cars continues at record pace
Finns prefer to buy used cars over new ones. Retailers of new, lower-emission models say a tax overhaul is long overdue.
Tuesday's papers: Third of forest fires could be avoided, SS report criticism and doctor shortages
Finland's press examines disregard for forest fire warnings, heated feedback to a study, and long lines for health care.
Bright sides to cold summer: Saved lives, happier animals, better sleep
This summer has been exceptionally cool in Finland so far, but some say there are upsides to the low temperatures.
Baltic cruise ships aim to cut food waste
One firm says it has already reduced the amount of food it tosses out, while two others say they plan to do the same.
Eyewitnesses very poor at identifying people at long distances, study finds
The researchers found that identifying faces from 40 metres away is twice as hard as from a distance of five metres.
One percent inflation charted in June, slightly down from May
Increases in the prices of utilities, tobacco, rents, bank charges and house repairs were behind the inflation hike.
Citizens' initiative to reform mining law heads to Parliament
Proponents of the initiative said municipalities should have more say when it comes to land use, among other things.
Monday's papers: Birth rate drop fallout, EU defence force support, city bikes and cheap petrol
Finnish dailies ponder how fewer babies being born will transform society, what the public thinks of a joint EU military, and more.
Haavisto to brief EU ministers on Sudan, Finnish presidency goals
A month after taking office, the Finnish foreign minister is negotiating on behalf of the EU in the Horn of Africa.
Tango royalty crowned in Seinäjoki, metal giants rock in Tampere
Weekend pop festivals attracted throngs from Oulu to Vantaa.
Finnish summer: Short and sweet
July is peak vacation time in Finland. Here are 10 fast facts for the beach (bundle up) – and suggestions for further summery reading.
Presidents Niinistö and Macron meet in Paris
Finland is represented in the annual military parade along with other members of the European Intervention Initiative.
Arctic winds chill Finland in July
Polar air flows are cooling eastern Finland in particular this month.
Finnish politicians face heat for blocking social media followers
Elected officials in Finland are increasingly coming under fire from the public for blocking critics on social media.
Finnish sex trade tops 100 million euros
More than 100 million euros flow through the Finnish sex trade annually, according to Statistics Finland.
Minister: No-strings-attached basic income in Finland "unrealistic"
The Social Affairs Minister said Finland must first decide whether the cash benefit would apply to everyone.
Oulu court hands down last sentences in string of 2018 sex crimes
The eight convicts were sentenced to prison terms ranging between two and four and a half years.
Finnish PM meets with relatives of women and children at IS camp
Antti Rinne says the government is "working hard to find a solution" regarding Finns at a Syrian refugee camp.
Survey: Only six percent of young people believe climate change will be controlled
Teens in Finland expect their future options to be limited by the climate crisis.
Education ministry, universities weigh admission rate increases
Some 100,000 applicants were turned away by Finnish universities in 2019, amid calls to ease access to higher education.
Domestic abusers and failed asylum seekers: Finland mulls expanded use of ankle tags
NGOs saw electronic monitoring as a means to curb violence against women in Finland, but now government is considering ankle bracelets for rejected asylum seekers.
Friday's papers: Tech companies listening in, underage curfews, statue graffiti and urban ticks
Finland's press covers voice message quality checks, curfews, illegal graffiti and ticks in the city.
Police fine two for breaching Finlandia Hall no-fly zone
The temporary exclusion zone is in place until Friday evening as part of the security arrangements for an EU meeting.
High resolution speed cameras roll out in Finland
The new devices can detect speeders from 150 meters away and are set to be activated along many roads this summer.
Finnish Customs seize drugs hidden in cereal packets
Officials suspect the haul was part of a broader operation to smuggle the opioid Subutex into Finland.
Major staff shortages at over half of Finland's pharmacies
The shortfall is so severe the pharmacy association is encouraging people to get pharmacy degrees and switch careers.
Finland deports 140 Uzbek construction workers over forged training documents
The builders claimed they had recently been educated at a Soviet-era training centre which actually closed 26 years ago.
3 Finns suspected of pimping, money laundering held in Spain
EU criminal justice agency Eurojust said the criminal operation involved human trafficking.
Half of Finland's motorists use smartphones while driving
Finland had the highest rate among 20 European countries of mobile phone use by drivers, according to a survey.
Thursday's papers: Greener consumers, pension hike critique, EU environment ministers meet
Thursday's papers found that people are changing their habits for the climate, others are concerned about pension plans and European ministers chat in Helsinki.
Estonian minister doubtful Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel ready by 2024
"It doesn't seem particularly realistic, if I'm being honest," Estonia's public administration minister said.
German Chancellor Merkel seen shaking during visit with Finnish PM
Questions over Angela Merkel's health overshadowed Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne's arrival to Berlin on Wednesday.
Electric and biogas buses roll into Finnish cities
Finnish cities are gradually moving towards fossil-fuel-free transport solutions with new investment.
Round-the-clock 'bear cam 360' goes live in Finland
Join a virtual bear safari in the Finnish wilderness! By clicking on the video link, you can turn the camera view in any direction.
Government announces pension increase
Increases to national and guarantee pensions will see retirees and others receive a minimum of about 1,000 euros per month.
Finnish music festival takes steps to weed out sexual harassment
Ilosaarirock Festival announces a partnership with the Finnish Red Cross to provide advice and support to festival-goers.
Wednesday's papers: Kela rethinks study grant, public trust in gov't, financial literacy and Schjerfbeck
Finnish media look at university student aid, confidence in PM Rinne's coalition, teaching about money, and lost art.
Foreign Minister Haavisto to negotiate on Sudan for EU
Former special envoy Pekka Haavisto will again represent the EU in Sudan, where a peace deal was struck last week.
Police request public's help in case of missing woman
The 21-year-old was last seen in the southwestern municipality of Somero on 8 June.
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