Police probe attack on foreign-background election candidate in Helsinki
Suldaan Said Ahmed is running as a Left Alliance candidate in next month’s general election.
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#YleNewsDebate pundits' verdict: Hot-button issues and a crowded political marketplace
Politicians locked horns in English on Monday for the Yle News election debate, and some fared better than others.
Phone scammers steal 5 million euros from victims in Finland
More than 100 police reports about fraudulent calls have been filed across Finland within a year, police said.
Migri spending drops 22% as fewer asylum seekers arrive
While the number of people applying for asylum declined by 10 percent, reception system costs fell by roughly a third.
Police: Attempted attack on Finnish foreign minister was not premeditated
Police are continuing an investigation into Sunday's incident at a farmers' market in Vantaa’s Korso district.
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Party preference a major factor in elections
Finland's electoral system is weighted towards votes for individual candidates, but researchers say party affiliation is playing an increasingly key role.
Health officials worried by reversal of HIV trend
Four HIV cases have been detected among young intravenous drug users within a few months, twice as many as in the previous five years altogether.
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Monday's papers: Where to find votes, trafficking minors, pricey taxis
Candidates for parliament should be targeting low-income, young, and eastern regional voters, says a study published in Monday's Helsingin Sanomat.
Paper: Thousands in Finland affected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Every year nearly 4,000 women and 1,000 men in Finland are diagnosed with urinary tract infections caused by drug-resistant E. coli bacteria.
Attempted street attack on Foreign Minister Timo Soini
A man tried to ambush Foreign Minister Timo Soini on Sunday at a farmers’ market in Vantaa.
Northern lights to shine bright over Finland
Yle meterologist Matti Huutonen says there's a good chance to see the colourful Aurora Borealis over Finland this weekend.
Watch: Health care, immigration weigh on voters' minds in Oulu
Media coverage of suspected sexual crimes in Oulu has some voters pondering immigration.
Small businesses, experts slam "stressful" Incomes Register
Entrepreneurs and accountants say the Tax Administration's new database outsources government work for free.
Survey: Basic rights in Finland "satisfactory"
Respondents to a nationwide civil rights survey were most satisfied with the rights to assembly and education.
Nokia shares drop on compliance concerns at ex-rival Alcatel-Lucent
The networks firm said it may face sanctions over irregularities discovered at the company that it acquired in 2015.
Finnish and Swedish fighter jets fly low over Lapland
Three Nato countries – Norway, the UK and the US – are taking part in the exercise, along with allies Finland and Sweden.
Customs found listeria in imported foods, allowed sale anyway
Officials stress that frozen produce should be heated before consumption.
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All Points North #45: Platforms, promises and platitudes - the Greens
The Greens will almost certainly be part of government formation talks after parliamentary elections, says journalist Sam Kinsgley as APN continues its series examining Finland's political parties.
Longer paternity leave could boost family finances, bank finds
Families could have up to 2,500 euros more cash in hand every year if fathers took their full complement of paternity leave, Nordea Bank says.
"A tragicomic story": Finland's EU Commissioner takes dim view of UK's Brexit options
The EU has agreed to give the UK extra time to finalise its departure from the bloc – by either two weeks or just under two months.
Finns Party MP gets heftier fine for assault, sexual harassment
Teuvo Hakkarainen saw his fine for attacking a fellow MP more than doubled by an appellate court.
Finns hit back at health care criticism from Trump’s ex-UN ambassador
The Twitter showdown kicked off over tweets between American presidential contender Bernie Sanders and former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.
Friday’s papers: Pension problems, the conquest of English and happy retirees
A quarter of Finland's future workforce could be foreign, worries about the gravitational pull of English and the health-improving benefits of retirement.
Survey: Some taxi customers feel less safe since deregulation
Finland's new taxi law has made taxis feel less safe to some and a few months after the refoms rolled out, taxi ride prices around Helsinki grew by 14 percent.
Alcohol-related violent deaths in Finland up by "staggering" 30%
The typical perpetrators and victims involved in alcohol-related deaths are unemployed, middle-aged Finnish men, according to a researcher.
Nokia 7 Plus handsets sent data to Chinese servers, broadcaster reports
Finland's data ombudsman said he plans to look into whether information sent by Nokia handsets violated data rules.
Safety officials: Parents forego safety seats too soon
Many kids in Finland are using a seat belt when they should still be sitting in a car seat, a road safety campaign shows.
Finnish kids victims of human trafficking, study finds
Only a small fraction of human trafficking crimes involving children and teens in Finland are reported, says a report published on Thursday.
Supo: Large numbers of foreign intelligence staff in Finland; Russia and China particularly active
Returning Islamist foreign fighters may also pose a rising threat in Finland, warns the former security police.
Business lobby-backed poll: Majority willing to negotiate Sunday pay
Finland currently requires firms to pay employees double pay for Sunday work. A business lobby say this discourages Sunday business hours in small companies.
Thursday's papers: Financing the welfare state, legal corruption and Stone Age farmers
Low employment levels threaten welfare services, a researcher challenges the integrity of Finland's legal system and Åland's Stone Age farmers.
Majority of adults in Finland regularly take prescription medication, survey finds
Nearly one-fifth of respondents said they were only vaguely aware of why they use their medication.
Paper: Russia intercepted more than 1K attempted border crossings into Finland
More than 1,000 people tried to illegally enter Finland via Russia in 2018, according to Lännen Media news consortium.
Firms, researchers at odds over whether Finland's forests can handle Chinese-driven growth
A researcher says five planned forestry projects are unsustainable. A CEO, on the other hand, welcomes the potential business boost.
Court hands down 44-month jail term in Oulu child sex abuse case
The court also ordered the defendant to pay the victim 9,500 euros for distress arising from the offence.
Report: Sugar tax worked on drinks, but not candy
A sugar tax brought in to reduce sweet consumption has not had the desired effect—but a tax on sugary drinks did help people choose healthier options.
Finland: Still the happiest country in the world (says UN report)
The UN's seventh annual World Happiness Report ranks the countries of the world on "how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be".
Wednesday's papers: SDP lead improves, Finnish food over the years, and the spring equinox
Finland's print press features results from the latest pre-election poll, a look back at what Finns have eaten in the past, and news that spring has sprung.
Espoo museum presses ahead with Michael Jackson exhibition despite Leaving Neverland furore
A museum in Espoo has confirmed it is still planning to show a Michael Jackson exhibition in the autumn despite renewed controversy about the singer.
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Finland celebrates equality: Data reveals current gender realities
In honour of Minna Canth and Equality Day on 19 March, Yle has put together a list of figures that shed a light on contemporary gender issues in Finland.
Finnish researchers surprised by impact of sleep routines on mental health
Many people in Finland live their lives according to schedules that don't suit them, according to a study about sleep patterns and their effect on people's lives.
State booze retailer Alko announces 8.5% sales drop in 2018
The alcohol monopoly said that despite declining sales, overall alcohol consumption in Finland was up last year.
Last session for many MPs exiting Parliament
Tuesday marks the final session of the current parliamentary term, and the last day of service for more than a dozen MPs.
Tuesday's papers: University admission rates, Helsinki daycare expansion, and a strike in Oulu
Finland's papers look at university acceptance statistics, Helsinki's response to a projected jump in foreign-language residents and a two-day worker walkout.
Poll: Attitudes toward immigration becoming more positive
Opinion polls carried out over the past half-year reveal a split in views on immigration in Finland.
Stora Enso cutting up to 400 jobs in Oulu
The forest products giant's closure of a production line could be major blow to the northern city's struggling economy.
THL: Hundreds of thousands affected by traffic noise in Finland
Well-insulated buildings help to fend off stress and sleep disorders, says the Finnish health institute.
Monday’s papers: Pipeline politics, a new hope for treating depression and electric scooters
Possible US sanctions against a Russian gas pipeline could prove difficult for Finland, a new treatment for depression and Helsinki kicks off electric scooters.
Rain, sleet and snow make road conditions extremely dangerous
A strong low pressure front moving in from the west will make traffic routes very hazardous late Sunday and all day Monday in many areas.
Student loan compensation policy enters fifth year, results still unclear
The Finnish state now pays off 40 percent of university students' debt if they graduate within a target timeframe. Study loans have doubled in the last decade.
Experts detect big differences in party stances on climate change
The Greens and Left Alliance promise a carbon neutral Finland by the year 2030, the SDP 2035, and the Centre Party 2045. Three parties have pledged no targets.
Watch: Inequality, climate top of mind for Turku voters
Most interviewees gave the current government's rating a thumbs down during Yle's News' straw poll.
Gas leak prompts Oulu shopping centre evacuation
Rescue services say a propane leak triggered by servicing caused the building to be emptied. No one is believed to have been harmed in the incident.
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