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Friday June 19, 2026

3 killed in separate violence in Pieksämäki, Karijoki, Somero, 7 held

Three people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Pieksämäki, Karijoki and Somero areas

4 Israeli soldiers killed

US-Iran deal negotiations on hold, Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Lebanon

Romo fires Mexico into WC knockout phase

UPM to temporarily shut down 2 pulp mills to cut production

16 killed in road mishaps in Finland in May

Finns make more leisure trips abroad, less domestic in Jan-Apr

National

Govt survives motion of no-confidence over youth unemployment

Finnish, Swedish police to expand cooperation at bordering towns

Parliament approves bill removing ban on nuke weapons entering country

Espoo expands paid parking areas this month

Excellent coastal bathing waters on wane in Finland

3 killed in separate road mishaps in Kokkola, Laukaa, Jyväskylä

Europe

Germany 'ready' for Hormuz mission as minesweeper heads to Red Sea

A German minesweeper is passing through the Suez Canal on its way to the Red Sea ahead of a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting

Volkswagen Group on track to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030

17 injured in massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

European Parliament approves new rule on return of irregular migrants

Meloni says to propose single EU negotiator to contact Russia

Worldwide

Antarctica offers 30-50 year window to plan for sea level rise: study

Khamenei says granted permission for MoU despite having different view

US-Iran deal negotiations on hold, Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Lebanon

The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed that the planned talks between the US and Iran are postponed, reported news agency ANI. Switzerland's Foreign Ministry, responding to an email by ANI, said that it remains ready to facilitate ...read more

DR Congo Ebola deaths top 200

Attack on airport and air force base in Niger's capital kills 13

Business

Cargo handling at Helsinki Port drops by 1.1% in Jan-May

Govt forecasts slow economic recovery due to higher energy prices, uncertainty

OL1 nuke plant resumes power generation after outage

Sports

David stars as Canada hammer 9-man Qatar to register 1st win in global event

South Africa hold Czech Republic 1-1, stay in knockout hunt

Iran to lodge protest against US over denial of travel request ahead of Belgium fixture

Iran's Football Federation will lodge an official protest with FIFA after the United States reportedly denied the national team's request to travel to Los Angeles two days before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G ...read more

Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan, Ghana edge Panama on late goal

Ronaldo opens another World Cup chapter at 41

Education

Govt proposes to apply basic education in arts to all fields

Applicants to Finland´s higher education in English drop further

Finland mulls shortening school summer holidays

Health

Diabetes, sleep apnoea on rise in Finland: THL

HUS study aims to improve access to new cancer medicines for Finnish patients

Patients face longer waiting times in primary health care: THL

Weather

Risk of blue-green algae blooms remains high in Finnish seas

Sunny warmer weather forecast across Finland

Round-the-clock sun rises at Utsjoki

Travel

More passengers fly through Finnish airports in May

Finnair resumes flights from Tampere, Turku in October

Foreign tourist inflow rises by 4% in April

Culture

Aalto´s architecture sites moving forward to UNESCO WHC’s evaluation

'Sound of Falling' sweeps German Film Awards, winning 10 prizes

John Travolta receives surprise Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026

Column

Fixed-term work can open a career path for foreign students in Finland

Many risks lurking for older people

BRICS membership – What’s not to like?

Opinion

The police in Finland use firearm with deliberation and on rare occasions

Cease fire now to save lives, restore peace in Gaza

Oral Health: A Critical but Often Overlooked Aspect of Cancer Treatments

HOLIDAY NOTICE

All the sections of Daily Finland will remain closed on Friday and Saturday ( June 19 and 20) in observance of the Juhannus (Midsummer) Eve and Juhannus. Therefore, the Daily Finland will not update regular news during the holidays. Some important news, however, will be updated on special arrangement. ……. Editor

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3 killed in separate violence in Pieksämäki, Karijoki, Somero, 7 held

4 Israeli soldiers killed

US-Iran deal negotiations on hold, Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Lebanon

Romo fires Mexico into WC knockout phase

UPM to temporarily shut down 2 pulp mills to cut production

16 killed in road mishaps in Finland in May

Finns make more leisure trips abroad, less domestic in Jan-Apr

Govt survives motion of no-confidence over youth unemployment

Finnish, Swedish police to expand cooperation at bordering towns

Parliament approves bill removing ban on nuke weapons entering country

Espoo expands paid parking areas this month

Excellent coastal bathing waters on wane in Finland

3 killed in separate road mishaps in Kokkola, Laukaa, Jyväskylä

Germany 'ready' for Hormuz mission as minesweeper heads to Red Sea

Volkswagen Group on track to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030

17 injured in massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

European Parliament approves new rule on return of irregular migrants

Meloni says to propose single EU negotiator to contact Russia

Antarctica offers 30-50 year window to plan for sea level rise: study

Khamenei says granted permission for MoU despite having different view

US-Iran deal negotiations on hold, Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Lebanon

DR Congo Ebola deaths top 200

Attack on airport and air force base in Niger's capital kills 13

Cargo handling at Helsinki Port drops by 1.1% in Jan-May

Govt forecasts slow economic recovery due to higher energy prices, uncertainty

OL1 nuke plant resumes power generation after outage

David stars as Canada hammer 9-man Qatar to register 1st win in global event

South Africa hold Czech Republic 1-1, stay in knockout hunt

Iran to lodge protest against US over denial of travel request ahead of Belgium fixture

Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan, Ghana edge Panama on late goal

Ronaldo opens another World Cup chapter at 41

Govt proposes to apply basic education in arts to all fields

Applicants to Finland´s higher education in English drop further

Finland mulls shortening school summer holidays

Diabetes, sleep apnoea on rise in Finland: THL

HUS study aims to improve access to new cancer medicines for Finnish patients

Patients face longer waiting times in primary health care: THL

Risk of blue-green algae blooms remains high in Finnish seas

Sunny warmer weather forecast across Finland

Round-the-clock sun rises at Utsjoki

More passengers fly through Finnish airports in May

Finnair resumes flights from Tampere, Turku in October

Foreign tourist inflow rises by 4% in April

Aalto´s architecture sites moving forward to UNESCO WHC’s evaluation

'Sound of Falling' sweeps German Film Awards, winning 10 prizes

John Travolta receives surprise Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026

Fixed-term work can open a career path for foreign students in Finland

Many risks lurking for older people

BRICS membership – What’s not to like?

The police in Finland use firearm with deliberation and on rare occasions

Cease fire now to save lives, restore peace in Gaza

Oral Health: A Critical but Often Overlooked Aspect of Cancer Treatments

HOLIDAY NOTICE

Iran to lodge protest against US over denial of travel request ahead of Belgium fixture

US-Iran deal negotiations on hold, Israeli airstrikes kill 18 in Lebanon

Romo fires Mexico into WC knockout phase

David stars as Canada hammer 9-man Qatar to register 1st win in global event

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Gaza

17 injured in massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

South Africa hold Czech Republic 1-1, stay in knockout hunt

Volkswagen Group on track to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030

16 killed in road mishaps in Finland in May

UPM to temporarily shut down 2 pulp mills to cut production

Finns make more leisure trips abroad, less domestic in Jan-Apr

Khamenei says granted permission for MoU despite having different view

Tight immigration policy suicidal for Finland where birth rate declines

It’s important to choose right candidates in municipal, county polls

Benefit cuts for the poor inhuman, tightening immigration suicidal