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Finance Minister Riikka Purra pointed to the European Commission's economic forecast suggesting that Finland's state debt would exceed a cap of 90-percent of GDP as early as next year.
Finland will likely be subject to EU's Excessive Deficit Procedure, finance minister warns
Finance Minister Riikka Purra pointed to the European Commission's economic forecast suggesting that Finland's state debt would exceed a cap of 90-percent of GDP as early as next year.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Finance Minister Riikka Purra pointed to the European Commission's economic forecast suggesting that Finland's state debt would exceed a cap of 90-percent of GDP as early as next year.
National security has been on Canadians' minds lately.
Canada wants to learn from Finland
National security has been on Canadians' minds lately.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
National security has been on Canadians' minds lately.
Opinions about the availability of mental health services in Finland have deteriorated since 2019.
Survey finds nearly half in Finland saying mental health care access has worsened
Opinions about the availability of mental health services in Finland have deteriorated since 2019.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Opinions about the availability of mental health services in Finland have deteriorated since 2019.
The striker capped off a record-breaking international career with his 43rd and final goal in Monday evening's match against Andorra in Tampere.
Finland's Pukki party ends with farewell goal
The striker capped off a record-breaking international career with his 43rd and final goal in Monday evening's match against Andorra in Tampere.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The striker capped off a record-breaking international career with his 43rd and final goal in Monday evening's match against Andorra in Tampere.
Ruslana Kuisma started a cleaning company in 2017, initially using her home washing machine around the clock. Now the firm has an annual turnover of nearly four million euros.
Migrant Entrepreneur of the Year winner still gets her hands dirty
Ruslana Kuisma started a cleaning company in 2017, initially using her home washing machine around the clock. Now the firm has an annual turnover of nearly four million euros.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Ruslana Kuisma started a cleaning company in 2017, initially using her home washing machine around the clock. Now the firm has an annual turnover of nearly four million euros.
A group of 24 middle school teenagers and their teacher were injured when the temporary metal and plywood bridge gave way in May 2023.
Two in court over Espoo footbridge collapse
A group of 24 middle school teenagers and their teacher were injured when the temporary metal and plywood bridge gave way in May 2023.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
A group of 24 middle school teenagers and their teacher were injured when the temporary metal and plywood bridge gave way in May 2023.
Some councillors had been opposed to the project due to its high cost and because the tram will not serve Helsinki Airport.
Vantaa council gives green light to revised tram line plan
Some councillors had been opposed to the project due to its high cost and because the tram will not serve Helsinki Airport.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Some councillors had been opposed to the project due to its high cost and because the tram will not serve Helsinki Airport.
The teenage daughter of one of Finland's most famous drivers is a rising Formula 1 talent.
Tuesday's papers: Sinking skills, unplugging a perk, and a new Häkkinen
The teenage daughter of one of Finland's most famous drivers is a rising Formula 1 talent.
yle.fi
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The teenage daughter of one of Finland's most famous drivers is a rising Formula 1 talent.
The bears began spending most of their time in their winter dens at the beginning of the month.
Helsinki zoo's bears turn in for the season
The bears began spending most of their time in their winter dens at the beginning of the month.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The bears began spending most of their time in their winter dens at the beginning of the month.
Finland could rank as the sixth most indebted country in the EU by 2027, according to the Commission.
Finland's economy is stagnating, European Commision says
Finland could rank as the sixth most indebted country in the EU by 2027, according to the Commission.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Finland could rank as the sixth most indebted country in the EU by 2027, according to the Commission.
Telecom operator Elisa says Russia may be eavesdropping on calls from Finland.
Finnish callers to Russia report strange voices on the line
Telecom operator Elisa says Russia may be eavesdropping on calls from Finland.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Telecom operator Elisa says Russia may be eavesdropping on calls from Finland.
More than half of respondents said they use AI weekly, but only slightly more than a third of those said they received training or instruction from their employers about using it.
80% of IT workers in Finland concerned about AI's accuracy, survey finds
More than half of respondents said they use AI weekly, but only slightly more than a third of those said they received training or instruction from their employers about using it.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
More than half of respondents said they use AI weekly, but only slightly more than a third of those said they received training or instruction from their employers about using it.
Stargazers in Finland could be treated to a dazzling show as the annual meteor shower peaks.
The Leonoids return
Stargazers in Finland could be treated to a dazzling show as the annual meteor shower peaks.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Stargazers in Finland could be treated to a dazzling show as the annual meteor shower peaks.
"When you look at the issue more closely, raising the retirement age isn't a silver bullet. Its effects will take different directions," says Antti Tanskanen, director of the Finnish Pension Alliance.
Pension advocacy group chief critical of raising retirement age — 'no silver bullet'
"When you look at the issue more closely, raising the retirement age isn't a silver bullet. Its effects will take different directions," says Antti Tanskanen, director of the Finnish Pension Alliance.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"When you look at the issue more closely, raising the retirement age isn't a silver bullet. Its effects will take different directions," says Antti Tanskanen, director of the Finnish Pension Alliance.
Finland is getting its first taste of winter.
Monday's papers: Housing volatility, working from home and winter's shock
Finland is getting its first taste of winter.
yle.fi
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Finland is getting its first taste of winter.
Temperatures in Finnish Lapland dipped down to below -20C this weekend.
Cold snap brings deep frost, snowfall and traffic warnings across Finland
Temperatures in Finnish Lapland dipped down to below -20C this weekend.
yle.fi
November 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Temperatures in Finnish Lapland dipped down to below -20C this weekend.
Reindeer don't usually venture into Rovaniemi's busiest downtown area, though they are often encountered on the other side of the river.
Reindeer stroll through downtown Rovaniemi, delighting tourists
Reindeer don't usually venture into Rovaniemi's busiest downtown area, though they are often encountered on the other side of the river.
yle.fi
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Reindeer don't usually venture into Rovaniemi's busiest downtown area, though they are often encountered on the other side of the river.
The city will hold an official opening event for the Oulunkylä ice field on Saturday 29 November with activities including an ice disco.
Europe's largest outdoor artificial ice field in Helsinki reopens after renovation
The city will hold an official opening event for the Oulunkylä ice field on Saturday 29 November with activities including an ice disco.
yle.fi
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The city will hold an official opening event for the Oulunkylä ice field on Saturday 29 November with activities including an ice disco.
Yle previously identified several images showing the man in eastern Ukraine when he crossed the border without permission in June.
Finland sends former Wagner fighter back to Russia
Yle previously identified several images showing the man in eastern Ukraine when he crossed the border without permission in June.
yle.fi
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Yle previously identified several images showing the man in eastern Ukraine when he crossed the border without permission in June.
Iceye has seen a meteoric rise in the past few years, with its revenue growing from six million euros in 2020 to more than 100 million euros last year.
Finland's Iceye emerges as fast-rising star in private space race
Iceye has seen a meteoric rise in the past few years, with its revenue growing from six million euros in 2020 to more than 100 million euros last year.
yle.fi
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Iceye has seen a meteoric rise in the past few years, with its revenue growing from six million euros in 2020 to more than 100 million euros last year.
A technical glitch in Finland's matriculation exam allowed some students to answer either the informational or the literary task instead of both.
Error in Finnish matriculation exam may have given some students an unfair advantage
A technical glitch in Finland's matriculation exam allowed some students to answer either the informational or the literary task instead of both.
yle.fi
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A technical glitch in Finland's matriculation exam allowed some students to answer either the informational or the literary task instead of both.
Since taking office last year, President Alexander Stubb has travelled twice as much as his predecessor, Sauli Niinistö, did during the corresponding period of his first term.
Finland's globetrotting president heads to Johannesburg, Dubai, Brussels…and Hollola
Since taking office last year, President Alexander Stubb has travelled twice as much as his predecessor, Sauli Niinistö, did during the corresponding period of his first term.
yle.fi
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Since taking office last year, President Alexander Stubb has travelled twice as much as his predecessor, Sauli Niinistö, did during the corresponding period of his first term.
Falling prices, nervous sellers and hopeful buyers — this week All Points North takes a closer look at Finland's shifting housing market.
APN Podcast: Is Finland's housing market finally stirring?
Falling prices, nervous sellers and hopeful buyers — this week All Points North takes a closer look at Finland's shifting housing market.
yle.fi
November 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Falling prices, nervous sellers and hopeful buyers — this week All Points North takes a closer look at Finland's shifting housing market.
Severe morning sickness involves serious nausea and vomiting that prevents normal eating and drinking, making it difficult to cope with everyday life.
Finnish study links severe morning sickness with increased depression risk
Severe morning sickness involves serious nausea and vomiting that prevents normal eating and drinking, making it difficult to cope with everyday life.
yle.fi
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Severe morning sickness involves serious nausea and vomiting that prevents normal eating and drinking, making it difficult to cope with everyday life.
Five people are in custody on suspicion of aggravated organisation of illegal entry.
Border Guard suspects human trafficking ring of smuggling nearly 200 people into Finland for forest work
Five people are in custody on suspicion of aggravated organisation of illegal entry.
yle.fi
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Five people are in custody on suspicion of aggravated organisation of illegal entry.