Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Saturday April 18, 2026

Govt survives motion of no-confidence over rising poverty, living costs

The four-party alliance right-wing government led by Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) on Friday survived

Number of bankruptcies in Finland on rise in March

Finland moves to introduce tourist tax

Finland gets 60 Ukrainian patients despite offering treatment to more

Majority Finns rate govt´s performance poor: Kaks survey

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire comes into force

National

Proposal to introduce Finnish citizenship test goes to Parliament

Finnish security policy report sees US policies ´unpredictable´

Swedish man, who crossed Finnish border into Russia held on return

Finland, Canada to boost co-op in defence, tech, marine sectors

Police to seek remand of woman for killing man in Turku

Criminal probe into suspected territorial violation continues

Europe

Lufthansa strikes extend to 5th day, hundreds more flights axed

Despite the announced closure of Lufthansa CityLine, pilots continue to disrupt flight operations. Hundreds of flights were cancelled again at Frankfurt Airport.

IEA warns of jet fuel shortage for Europe in weeks amid supply disruptions

15 killed, dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine

Germany approved €6.6m Israel arms exports during Iran war

KLM cancels dozens of flights amid rising kerosene costs

Worldwide

8 dead in Indonesia helicopter crash

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere

3 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in the Gaza Strip and near Jerusalem on Thursday, according to Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses, reported Xinhua. Witnesses and local sources said an Israeli drone fired at ...read more

Saudi crown prince, Pakistani PM discuss bilateral ties, US-Iran talks

Vessels breach US blockade on Iranian ports, US claims zero traffic

Business

Number of bankruptcies in Finland on rise in March

More Finns file debt restructuring petitions in Q1

Building costs rise in Finland by 1.5% in March Y-on-Y

Sports

Ex Austria goalkeeper Manninger dies after car hit by train

Germany coach apologies for statements on striker Undav

Messi purchases Barcelona-based lower league club

Former FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has completed the purchase of Spanish fifth-tier club UE Cornella, reported Xinhua. The Argentine ace, who plays for MLS side Inter Miami, has acquired 100 percent of the club ...read more