country in Northern Europe
Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084578
Von der Leyen: "We should be more Finnish when it comes to security": The President of the EU Commission met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) in ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084550
Finland to extend residency requirements for new citizens: The right-wing government's programme included commitments to tighten immigration rules ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084424
Statistics Finland: Government's VAT hike will hit low-income earners the hardest
yle.fi/a/74-20084690
Finland plans "difficult but necessary" spending cuts and tax rises: The budget for 2025-2028 will see the country's general rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084026
More backyard bear sightings near Tampere: While brown bears in Finland can weigh up to 230kg, they very rarely attack humans.
yle.fi/a/74-20083911
Snow forecast to fall in large parts of Finland: Even parts of Uusimaa, the region surrounding Helsinki, could see up to six centimetres of snow fall between ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25149-snow-forecast-to-fall-in-large-parts-of-finland.html
Good morning! Temperatures drop back down across #Finland and cloudy weather persists, with the sun occasionally peaking out in some areas.
Finnish epic Kalevala receives European Heritage Label: "For many generations, the Kalevala has been a source of inspiration to artists when creating new music ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083250
Nokia sees stronger H2 after Q1 comparable profit grows less than expected: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia reported on Thursday a smaller rise than expected in ...
reuters.com/technology/nokias-q1-comparable-operating-profit-misses-expectations-2024-04-18/
Biden administration announces major expansion for Ariz. chip facility: $6.6 billion will go to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which is already building ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/08/arizona-chip-plant-expansion/
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal Strengthens US Semiconductor Production and National Security
- The world's largest chipmaker is planning cutting-edge facilities in Arizona with substantial subsidies.
- From 2028, TSMC will produce its most advanced products in Arizona to boost US semiconductor production.
- The $65 billion investment in the US drives 2nm chip production and enhances national security.
- This move supports the goal of relocating 20% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing onshore by 2030.
Buddy Hield has officially snapped the longest active streak for not making the playoffs at 632 games!
The new longest playoff drought streak belongs to Lauri ... Show more
Helsinki boosts civil defense with multi-million euro shelter renovation plan: In light of the current global situation, the City of Helsinki has announced a ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25144-helsinki-boosts-civil-defense-with-multi-million-euro-shelter-renovation-plan.html
Finnish president making first state visit to Sweden, with focus on defence, security
yle.fi/a/74-20084254
Yle meteorologist: Don't pack away the winter clothes just yet: Finland is set for some changeable weather over the coming days, with snowfall likely in many ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083466
Finland Unveils €3 Billion Austerity Package to Halt Debt Growth: Finland’s government agreed on a €3 billion ($3.2 billion) of additional austerity measures ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/finland-unveils-3-billion-austerity-package-to-halt-debt-growth
Paid articlePaid
Helsinki Airport voted best in Northern Europe for unparalleled passenger experience
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25143-helsinki-airport-voted-best-in-northern-europe-for-unparalleled-passenger-experience.html
Aino and Eino top the list of Finland's favorite baby names in 2023: In 2023, Finnish parents favored the names Aino and Eino for their newborns ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25125-aino-and-eino-top-the-list-of-finland-s-favorite-baby-names-in-2023.html
Europe should talk less and prepare more against Russian threat, says Finnish president
ft.com/content/1d20fb4a-ff6b-41b5-9d2e-73414dc57882
Quick Glance: Finland’s Stubb Calls for Improved Structuring of EU and NATO Defence Tasks
- Finland's President Alexander Stubb aims for a clear distinction between EU and NATO in defense matters, emphasizing the need for better integration of defense capabilities within the two organizations.
- Stubb highlighted the importance of NATO setting priorities and the EU playing a significant role in developing defense capabilities through funding, technology, and industrial policy.
- The EU is set to review a new EU-wide defense market scheme, the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), to promote joint procurement of defense products.
- Stubb advocates for the EU to play a larger role in defense to strengthen European defense forces and reduce reliance on the United States for security matters.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic: Helsinki and Tallinn are two great capitals in Northern Europe. Just 50 miles and a two-hour ...
rss.tribunecontentagency.com/websvc-bin/rss_story_read.cgi
Opposition slams austerity budget: Opposition parties were unhappy with plans announced on Tuesday to raise taxes and cut spending to improve the state's bottom ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084135
Wednesday's papers: Biggest budget losers, Pentagon warns Finland and bugs over pesticides
yle.fi/a/74-20084092
Helsinki to host the Tall Ships Races in July 2024 with a focus on Baltic Sea conservation
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25132-helsinki-to-host-the-tall-ships-races-in-july-2024-with-a-focus-on-baltic-sea-conservation.html
Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.
yle.fi/a/74-20083582
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Air New Zealand to buy green fuel from Finland's Neste to meet net-zero targets: Air New Zealand on Monday signed its largest deal for sustainable aviation fuel ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-new-zealand-buy-green-fuel-finlands-neste-meet-net-zero-targets-2024-04-15/
Finnish uni loses designer chairs to discerning furniture thief: Aalto University's Espoo campus lost two expensive Karuselli chairs, but security cameras caught ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084219
Finland to freeze in second half of April: The grey and chilly winter is set to continue, and many people's electricity bills will rise.
yle.fi/a/74-20084181
Samsung boosts Joe Biden’s chipmaking ambitions with major Texas plant upgrade: South Korean group set to outdo rival TSMC with cutting-edge 2nm chip production ...
ft.com/content/4124eb79-ea40-411d-85df-0235774e316b
Nordea bank's Q1 earnings beat expectations: The Nordic region's biggest bank Nordea reported first-quarter profits above expectations on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nordea-banks-q1-earnings-beat-expectations-2024-04-18/
Nikola Jokic hosted his teammates at his house to drink and watch the Lakers-Pelicans play-in game, per @HarrisonWind .
Wholesome.
President Stubb: Finland still working to de-escalate Israel-Iran situation: "Finland strongly condemns Iran’s strike and emphasises the critical importance of ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083681
"Edible Helsinki" food weeks to showcase city's culinary delights this spring: Helsinki is set to host its inaugural "Edible Helsinki" food weeks from May 24 to ...
helsinkitimes.fi/eat-and-drink/25134-edible-helsinki-food-weeks-to-showcase-city-s-culinary-delights-this-spring.html
Finnish opera wins prestigious Olivier award: Innocence, written by the Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, tells the story of a school shooting.
yle.fi/a/74-20083793
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
Tuesday's papers: VAT rises, deflation worries and burger politics: Finland's general value-added tax (VAT) is rising to 25.5 percent, according to Helsingin ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083857
Defence Forces-issued bras find little support among female troops: The chair of the conscripts' union says that hopefully it won't take another 30 years for the ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084128
Berry-picking probes expand: Suspected human trafficking and corruption in Finland and Thailand
yle.fi/a/74-20083528
Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.
yle.fi/a/74-20083582
Finland wants to legalize pushbacks: Is it allowed?: About a law that breaks laws - and Russia, which ruthlessly exploits the Western legal system by sending ...
nzz.ch/international/finnland-will-pushbacks-legalisieren-darf-es-das-ld.1825517
No rush to change to summer tyres, meteorologists say: Finnish Lapland could still see overnight temperatures drop as low as -15C this week.
yle.fi/a/74-20083731
Good morning! The sun comes out in #Finland on Friday as temperatures feel spring-like ahead of the weekend.
Unregistered dog days are over as inspections begin: Dog owners can be fined hundreds of euros if they have not registered their pets with the Finnish Food ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084360
Finnish president gets new, €1.1m armoured car: Around half of the new presidential car's price consisted of car tax.
yle.fi/a/74-20083196
Early radio helped make composer Jean Sibelius an international star: The Finnish master wrote more than 550 original works in his life — the most famous of ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083028
EU Commission president to visit Finnish-Russian border: Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to the city of Lappeenranta on ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083817
Orpo: Value-added tax will rise, but not on food: VAT is set to rise on medicine, transport, culture and sport, but not on food.
yle.fi/a/74-20083539
Lapland tourism workers mourn dead colleague — "I have never worked in such a bad company"
yle.fi/a/74-20083257
Helsinki Festival 2024 unveils program: A celebration of music, dance, and art: Helsinki is set to celebrate its vibrant culture with the 2024 Helsinki Festival ...
helsinkitimes.fi/culture/25137-helsinki-festival-2024-unveils-program-a-celebration-of-music-dance-and-art.html
Tourists spent €3.8b in Finland in past year: Finland is seeing more visitors, but tourist numbers have still not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
yle.fi/a/74-20082802
'Be more Finnish', President Stubb urges EU countries in FT interview: In his first interview with an international newspaper since taking office ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083262
Alan Wake 2 scoops up prizes at Bafta Games Awards: The Finnish game was lauded for sound design and artistry.
yle.fi/a/74-20083377
Inflation drops to 2.2% in March: The latest inflation figures reflect a long-term downward trend in consumer prices.
yle.fi/a/74-20083697
Good morning! It's a windy day for most of us, with a band of rain arriving in the south and centre this evening.
Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
spiegel.de/ausland/migration-abschottung-von-russland-finnland-macht-dicht-a-5bdbce37-e4cd-4a9f-9f26-370e16fc23b5
Lasipalatsi Square reopens with festive May Day celebrations: Helsinki's Lasipalatsi district has unveiled a vibrant lineup of events to celebrate the reopening ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25124-lasipalatsi-square-reopens-with-festive-may-day-celebrations.html
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
Finnish startups blast government's proposals concerning foreign specialists: Startups in Finland are worried about plans to force specialists out of the country ...
yle.fi/a/74-20082748
The EU needs to get its trade mojo back, say Sweden and Finland : Nordic nations urge Brussels to get on and do trade deals — and not to tie them to its ...
politico.eu/article/the-eu-needs-get-its-trade-mojo-back-say-sweden-and-finland/
Uusimaa medical helpline to offer remote appointments for children starting April 2024
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25139-uusimaa-medical-helpline-to-offer-remote-appointments-for-children-starting-april-2024.html
Estonia: Russia used nationals abroad to sow discontent over Finland's border closures
yle.fi/a/74-20083469
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
The inspiring Dee family: One year after a terror attack killed Maia, Rina, Lucy: Rabbi Leo Dee and his daughters Keren and Tali and son Yehuda (now 19 ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-797699
Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/spitzenkandidatin-der-ungarischen-opposition-stellt-vorgezogene-neuwahlen-in-aussicht
Paid articlePaid Putin miscalculated on Finland’s border: If Russia wants to intimidate Finland by announcing it’ll avenge the country’s NATO accession with troops on the border ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-russia-miscalculated-on-finland-border/
Finnish government unveils €1.6bn in new spending cuts, €1.4bn in new tax hikes: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) on Tuesday described the measures as heavy but ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25133-finnish-government-unveils-1-6bn-in-new-spending-cuts-1-4bn-in-new-tax-hikes.html
Campaigners, including Spanish disability rights activist Cristina Paredero, are seeking an EU-wide ban on forced sterilization of people with disabilities ... Show more
Good morning! Mostly dry in #Finland on Saturday. Rain from the southwest this evening, followed by heavier rain on Sunday. Flooding risk in the west.
Suomi.fi mobile app update set to enhance user experience with improved security: On April 22, 2024, the Digital and Population Data Services Agency will release ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25140-suomi-fi-mobile-app-update-set-to-enhance-user-experience-with-improved-security.html
IL: Finnish YouTuber faces charges over €80k in unpaid taxes: Beata Rodas is suspected of failure to pay more than 80,000 euros in taxes, newspaper Iltalehti ...
yle.fi/a/74-20082947
This phone is literally “boring” — wait, what?: Your first look at The Boring Phone, a dumb feature phone that wants you to go socialise in the real world.
financialexpress.com/web-stories/technology/this-phone-is-literally-boring-wait-what/
Grab a bag and join Yle's fight against litter: The spring thaw is exposing hidden trash and this year, public broadcaster Yle is aiming to fill one million ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083710
Reports: Finnish government to raise general value-added tax rate to 25.5%: Estimated to generate a billion euros in tax revenue a year, the tax hike will be the ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25120-reports-finnish-government-to-raise-general-value-added-tax-rate-to-25-5.html
Monday's papers: Following the money, Russian threats and cool Finns: As budget talks kick off, Helsingin Sanomat asks why Finland needs to keep borrowing money.
yle.fi/a/74-20083646
Open House Helsinki extends its doors wider in May due to rising popularity: This spring, Open House Helsinki invites the public once again to explore some of ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25127-open-house-helsinki-extends-its-doors-wider-in-may-due-to-rising-popularity.html
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics