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Finland's new maternity package includes 14 more products: Finland's 2026 baby box contains 52 items, including clothes, baby care products and a new play ball ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29388-finland-s-new-maternity-package-includes-14-more-products.html
Investigation: Finns linked to Missile tech exports to Russia An General MOT probe found two Finnish citizens helped supply Russia with electronics ... Show more
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News | Yle News
Finland's Foreign Minister Valtonen pushes EU to ban Russian tourist visas: Finland urges the EU to ban Russian tourist visas, restrict travel for Kremlin allies ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/29382-finland-s-foreign-minister-valtonen-pushes-eu-to-ban-russian-tourist-visas.html
Finland buying a million landmines: The move follows Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines.
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Helsinki Times: Helsinki Times is an independent online newspaper covering news and events in Finland. Helsinki Times is the first ever English language news ...
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Finland gripped by national broadcaster’s puppies live stream: It’s dark outside. The news cycle is relentless. But Finland’s national broadcaster has a ...
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This week in Finland - | 16 October, 2026 📰 ER wait times under scrutiny Nighttime A&E Waits averaged 5-6 hours in August; Turku Longest (~6.5 hrs) ... Show more
Did you know that Finland has been 'celebrating' failure since 2010? 🤦 ❌ The initiative aims to take the sting out of making mistakes ... Show more
Protesters gathered outside Google's Helsinki office over data centre projects: Protesters gathered outside Google's Helsinki office over forest clearances for ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29381-protesters-gathered-outside-google-s-helsinki-office-over-data-centre-projects.html
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
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Finnish court cuts Simon Ekpa’s terrorism sentence to four years: A Finnish appeals court has reduced Simon Ekpa's terrorism sentence from six to four years ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29394-finnish-court-cuts-simon-ekpa-s-terrorism-sentence-to-four-years.html
Finland blocks six foreign property purchases: Finland’s Defence Ministry has rejected six applications by buyers from outside the EU and EEA to acquire ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29363-finland-blocks-six-foreign-property-purchases.html
School camp fundraising: voluntary or expected? Tell us what you think!: School is free in Finland, but fundraising for long overnight trips can feel like a grey ...
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☀️ Finland in October: Colder, darker, hungrier, sleepier... sound familiar? There's a simple trick that might help 👇 Light therapy lamps can ease seasonal ... Show more
Halloween may not be an official holiday in Finland, but it's Brightening up the country's darkening autumn evenings! 🎃👻🦇 Yle took a Daycare group to ... Show more
Europe shuts US out of Russian assets conversation: "These are frozen Russian assets held in Europe, belonging to Russians who are destroying Ukraine and killing ...
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Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU: "The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation ...
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🇫🇮 Finland needs international talent, so why does the country's strategies seem contradictory? Against the backdrop of a tough job market and stricter ... Show more
"Six hours is absurd" — Patients describe long night-time waits on Finland's A&E wards
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The City of Espoo will reduce its workforce by a total of 140 employees over the next three years, the City has announced in a press release ... Show more
Espoo cuts workforce by 140
Espoo cuts workforce by 140
Finnish foreign minister calls on EU to ban Russian tourist visas, slams Trump lifting sanctions on diesel fr…
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In the moment: Stay up to date, learn new things and deepen your understanding. Participate in shared experiences with other Finns ...
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Population office wants to know status of nearly 2,000 centenarian Finnish émigrés
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Hasta la vista: US firm melts humanoid robots Terminator-style in Imatra: It's unclear whether Arnold Schwarzenegger was in Finland.
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NCP Parliamentary group proposes tightening Finland's Asylum rules: The government party has outlined plans for a more selective Immigration policy ...
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Ein Lottospieler aus dem Kreis Mettmann hat am Dienstag (13.10.) den Eurojackpot geknackt und 120 Millionen Euro gewonnen ... Show more
Iran International Oct 18
Iranians rallied in Adelaide, Australia; Helsinki, Finland; and London on Saturday to protest against the Islamic Republic ... Show more
Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs, Espoo numbers still unclear: Both cities began restructuring talks with staff representatives in August, with a combined total of ...
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Ministry proposes congestion charges and higher electric car taxes: Finland's Transport Ministry proposes congestion charges in Helsinki and Tampere ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/29387-ministry-proposes-congestion-charges-and-higher-electric-car-taxes.html
Finnish households to receive printed emergency preparedness guide in January: The guides will cover how to prepare for disruptions and crises ...
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Government agrees 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejects Finns Party proposal
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Comedy, drama and documentaries — What to watch on Yle Areena during the autumn months
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Six new pups arrive on Pentulive: Six puppies were born on Yle's popular Pentulive (Puppy Live) over the weekend, with thousands of viewers following the ...
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Finland to introduce citizenship test in March 2027: Finland will introduce a citizenship test in March 2027, requiring applicants aged 18 to 64 to demonstrate ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29370-finland-to-introduce-citizenship-test-in-march-2027.html
Finnish cities pushing for mandatory school attendance law: A total of around 1,000 children in Finland are home-schooled, with many choosing the option for ...
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Finland calls for EU tourist visa ban on Russians until Moscow ends war against Ukraine as bloc weighs tougher restrictions
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Slightly warmer temperatures expected towards the end of the week: Parts of Finland may even see some Sunshine on Thursday, before the weather turns slightly ...
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Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel supply deal hurts Ukraine peace cause: Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today about U ...
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Key FactsPMO: Russia diesel deal undermines Ukraine peace efforts
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- Carney spoke with Zelenskyy on October 11 about Trump’s Russia diesel-supply agreement announced Friday.
- The PMO said the agreement gives Russia new revenue and conflicts with Canada and its allies’ efforts to end the war.
- The two leaders discussed closer coordination with allies to support Ukraine’s air-defence needs.
- Zelenskyy supports Trump’s energy truce, awaits White House details, and says Russia must stop attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an 'energy ceasefire'.— Trump posted on social media claiming Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an 'energy ceasefire'.
Google Finland head apologizes for forest clearances at data center sites: Google's Finland chief says the company believed its forest clearances complied ...
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French firm Sesterce plans €10 billion AI data centre in Finland: French AI company Sesterce plans a €10 billion data centre campus at a former paper mill in ...
helsinkitimes.fi/business/29365-french-firm-sesterce-plans-10-billion-ai-data-centre-in-finland.html
Finland sees 19% drop in summer tourists but spending holds at €1 billion: Foreign tourist arrivals in Finland fell 19% in summer 2026, but visitor spending held ...
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/travel/29393-finland-sees-19-drop-in-summer-tourists-but-spending-holds-at-1-billion.html
First F-35 fighter jets arrive in Finland: Finland has welcomed its first F-35 fighter jets in Rovaniemi as President Alexander Stubb said the aircraft would ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/29333-first-f-35-fighter-jets-arrive-in-finland.html
PM Orpo: Finland working on €60m fuel subsidy package: The subsidy is intended to ease commuting costs and support professional transport amid high fuel prices.
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Telia plans 900 job cuts, more than a third of them in Finland: In Finland, the plans could lead to the end of up to 355 jobs.
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cepa.org Oct 15
Readying the Nordics for War – Let’s Not Waste Time: The Nordic countries cannot expect others to provide leadership. They should take the next step toward a ...
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Finland Mostly sunny on Tuesday — ahead of rain on Wednesday: On Tuesday night, temperatures across many parts of the country will dip below zero degrees.
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Finland's data center boom is Accelerating 📊 145 data center projects now announced Nationwide 📈 60 new projects launched this year alone (up from 50 in ... Show more
Far too many trees felled: Construction halted for Google data centers in Finland
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This Week in Finland 🇫🇮 | 9 October 2026 Here are some stories making Headlines this week: 🗳️ The Finns Party edged into second place in Yle's latest party ... Show more
Finnish schools see start of autumn breaks: Autumn half-term holidays are staggered so that in some parts of the country, the breaks don't begin until next ...
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Helsinki requires visible faces in schools but rejects headscarf ban: Helsinki introduces rules requiring visible faces in schools and nurseries but rejects a ...
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/education/29367-helsinki-requires-visible-faces-in-schools-but-rejects-headscarf-ban.html
Former PM Sanna Marin ready to return to politics in national emergency, she tells Italian newspaper
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MOT: Cancer treatment delays in Finland lead to poorer outcomes than in Nordics: MOT found that Finland lacks a national registry to track cancer treatment ...
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Finland to roll out citizenship test from March 2027: The requirement to sit the test only applies to citizenship applicants aged between 18 and 64 ...
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A vivid aurora lit up the sky over Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland in a rare display visible as far south as Italy, Corsica and Ukraine
A.J. Greer sends thoughts and positive vibes to his former captain, Aleksander Barkov 🙏
Homeschooling has become a hot topic in Finland over recent years, as the number of children being homeschooled in the country has tripled in less than a ... Show more
Yle poll: Finns Party overtakes Prime Minister Orpo’s party: Yle's October poll puts the Finns Party ahead of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's National Coalition ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/29364-yle-poll-finns-party-overtakes-prime-minister-orpo-s-party.html
F-35 fighter jets: Finland criticizes expensive upgrades and delays: Finland received its first F-35 fighter jets at the beginning of the month. However ...
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