en Yle News | Tuoreimmat uutiset Yle News | Tuoreimmat uutiset https://yle.fi/news Tuoreimmat uutiset Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says https://yle.fi/a/74-20079744?origin=rss The Russian Embassy in Helsinki's official results suggest one in three Russian nationals in Finland voted for Vladimir Putin in the presidential election. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:59:56 +0200 politiikka https://yle.fi/a/74-20079744 PM Orpo: Finland working on strategy to keep foreign students beyond graduation https://yle.fi/a/74-20079734?origin=rss Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted a meeting with representatives from immigrant and human rights organisations on Monday. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:51:44 +0200 politiikkatyöelämäkotimaatalous https://yle.fi/a/74-20079734 Several key Kela benefits to be trimmed from April https://yle.fi/a/74-20079708?origin=rss More than half a million people will feel the effects of social welfare reforms, according to Kela's figures. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:03:36 +0200 kotimaatyöelämätalousyhteiskunta https://yle.fi/a/74-20079708 Traficom: Increased GPS interference along eastern border, Gulf of Finland https://yle.fi/a/74-20079715?origin=rss The Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) recorded 600 incidents of GPS interference last year, and 200 so far this year, but cannot say for certain if all the cases are intentional or not. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:35:44 +0200 https://yle.fi/a/74-20079715 Yle meteorologist: Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts — clouds gathering on horizon https://yle.fi/a/74-20079686?origin=rss Central areas of Finland currently boast the best conditions to soak up the sun, but the forecast shows grey skies there towards the end of the week. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:45:16 +0200 kotimaasää https://yle.fi/a/74-20079686 Helen scraps electricity distribution fees for April, May https://yle.fi/a/74-20079662?origin=rss Customers will likely save an average of around 25 euros on their electricity bills for the two months, depending on their type of contract. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:10:33 +0200 energia https://yle.fi/a/74-20079662 Human rights groups call on Finnish government to tackle racism, discrimination https://yle.fi/a/74-20079649?origin=rss A total of 33 organisations — including Amnesty, the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, Save the Children Finland and the Family Federation of Finland — signed the joint statement. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:19:55 +0200 kotimaayhteiskunta https://yle.fi/a/74-20079649 Niklas Anttila makes history winning Disc Golf Pro Tour event https://yle.fi/a/74-20079623?origin=rss Anttila is the second Finn to win a professional tour event for Finland, following in the footsteps of Eveliina Salonen. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:11:24 +0200 urheilu https://yle.fi/a/74-20079623 Monday's papers: Bystanders, berries, and belated summer holiday https://yle.fi/a/74-20079606?origin=rss A majority of respondents said they had both witnessed racism and did not intervene according to a survey by the Finnish Red Cross (SPR). Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:20:45 +0200 mediakotimaaulkopolitiikkatalouspolitiikkayhteiskunta https://yle.fi/a/74-20079606 Researcher: Schools should demand more https://yle.fi/a/74-20079109?origin=rss A Finnish language expert's year observing ninth graders doesn't paint a good picture. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:30:36 +0200 kotimaakoulutusyhteiskunta https://yle.fi/a/74-20079109 Finland's 'Bible Belt' reacts to Lutheran bishops' decision on same-sex marriage https://yle.fi/a/74-20079180?origin=rss There has been a long-running debate about the concept of marriage within Finland's Evangelical Lutheran Church and a proposal on a parallel marriage model for gay couples is further heating that discussion. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:26:49 +0200 yhteiskuntatasa-arvokotimaa https://yle.fi/a/74-20079180 Rehn: Labour dispute causing extensive damage to Finnish economy https://yle.fi/a/74-20079502?origin=rss The standoff between the government and the trade unions could also delay Finland's economic recovery, according to the Governor of the Bank of Finland Olli Rehn. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:35:36 +0200 talouspolitiikkaliiketoimintakotimaa https://yle.fi/a/74-20079502 Winter strikes back — Finland set for Sunday snowstorm, subzero temperatures https://yle.fi/a/74-20079510?origin=rss Southern areas of the country will see about 10-15 centimeters of snow on Sunday morning. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:31:06 +0200 sää https://yle.fi/a/74-20079510 Growing number of kids on disability https://yle.fi/a/74-20079139?origin=rss Mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders make up 80 percent of children's disability cases, according to Kela. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:08:07 +0200 kotimaayhteiskuntaterveys https://yle.fi/a/74-20079139 Helsinki establishes own employment services https://yle.fi/a/74-20079162?origin=rss The city says the agency will also promote the integration of working-age residents. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:29:43 +0200 kotimaayhteiskuntapolitiikkatyöelämä https://yle.fi/a/74-20079162 Stubb confers with UN and Nato chiefs on Ukraine and Gaza https://yle.fi/a/74-20079457?origin=rss The Finnish president, who took office two weeks ago, held phone talks with Jens Stoltenberg and António Guterres. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:45:06 +0200 turvallisuusNatoYKAlexander Stubb https://yle.fi/a/74-20079457 Finns suspected of defrauding Ukraine out of millions of euros' worth of body armour https://yle.fi/a/74-20079438?origin=rss The two men promised to deliver thousands of bulletproof vests in the early months of the war. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:10:40 +0200 rikoksetUkraina https://yle.fi/a/74-20079438 Finnish university of applied sciences launches 'world's first' course taught on Tiktok https://yle.fi/a/74-20079397?origin=rss The course will consist of short video lectures uploaded to the platform. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:39:39 +0200 koulutusyhteiskuntakotimaa https://yle.fi/a/74-20079397 Vaasa police foil student's school shooting plan https://yle.fi/a/74-20079377?origin=rss The suspect was taken into custody earlier this week after police received a tip-off about a video in which a 23-year-old woman talked about launching a violent attack on an educational institute. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:54:10 +0200 kotimaa https://yle.fi/a/74-20079377 Orpo: Tougher restrictions needed in case border situation escalates https://yle.fi/a/74-20079353?origin=rss The government wants to give border authorities the power to force some asylum seekers back into Russia if the situation on the eastern border becomes more tense. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:46:18 +0200 turvallisuusrajavalvontaPetteri Orpo https://yle.fi/a/74-20079353 Incoming Supo chief says Russia is Finland's greatest security threat https://yle.fi/a/74-20079359?origin=rss The incoming head of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has previously served as Minister of Interior Mari Rantanen's (Finns) Secretary of State. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:07:01 +0200 kotimaaulkopolitiikkapolitiikka https://yle.fi/a/74-20079359 Majority of Finland's 2023 Pride events dealt with hate incidents https://yle.fi/a/74-20079324?origin=rss Two out of three Pride events organised in Finland were subjected to hate incidents, according to a report by gender and sexual minority rights group Seta. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:45:03 +0200 kotimaapolitiikkayhteiskunta https://yle.fi/a/74-20079324 Bank of Finland: Economy will recover sooner than forecast https://yle.fi/a/74-20079302?origin=rss The central bank says that the Finnish economy is still in recession but will begin to bounce back towards the end of the year, and the recovery will be faster than previously projected. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:01:57 +0200 taloustyöelämä https://yle.fi/a/74-20079302 Friday's papers: Ukrainian security deal, Tampere bike hangars, and ice swimming brrreakfast https://yle.fi/a/74-20079303?origin=rss Finland is currently negotiating a deal with Ukraine that will ensure long-term defence assistance. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:31:30 +0200 media https://yle.fi/a/74-20079303 Investigators identify likely cause of Lapland hostel fire https://yle.fi/a/74-20079226?origin=rss The Safety Investigation Authority (Otkes) adds that smoke alarms may not have been triggered because the blaze started outside the main building. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:50:19 +0200 kotimaarikokset https://yle.fi/a/74-20079226 Finland to host Nato research centres https://yle.fi/a/74-20079210?origin=rss Nato’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (Diana) has decided to set up two test centres and an accelerator in Espoo and Oulu. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:46:41 +0200 turvallisuusNatoVTT https://yle.fi/a/74-20079210 APN Podcast: Why is Finland on strike? https://yle.fi/a/74-20079113?origin=rss All Points North looks into Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks where unions, employers and the government go from here. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:11:48 +0200 All Points Northtalouspolitiikkakotimaaliiketoimintatyöelämä https://yle.fi/a/74-20079113 NBI: 200 recent asylum seekers missing https://yle.fi/a/74-20079214?origin=rss The number of missing asylum seekers has increased in recent months. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:42:35 +0200 kotimaa https://yle.fi/a/74-20079214 Taxi drivers gather to remember crash victim in Tampere Central Square https://yle.fi/a/74-20079179?origin=rss A middle-aged taxi driver lost his life after a Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) vehicle hit the back of his taxi while he was stopped at a red light in Tampere. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:12:40 +0200 kotimaa https://yle.fi/a/74-20079179 Versowood may furlough up to 900 workers due to strikes https://yle.fi/a/74-20079138?origin=rss The company says normal business operations are impossible due to the knock-on effects of widespread political strikes. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:49:06 +0200 kotimaatyöelämä https://yle.fi/a/74-20079138