Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Thursday October 15, 2026

OP forecasts 2% growth of Finnish economy for this year, next year

The Finnish economy is expected to grow by 2% this year and next year, according

Police fine millions of euros for illegal marketing of gambling

17.1% more Finns file debt restructuring petitions in Jan-Sep

Kela baby box adds 14 more items after cutting 25 items in last 6 years

Stubb, Madise discuss bilateral ties, European defence in Helsinki

15 more swing flu cases spotted in Pyhtää, Virolahti, Lappeenranta

National

Police fine millions of euros for illegal marketing of gambling

THL moves to improve birthrate as fertility rate drops in Finland

Greater use of friction tyres sought in Helsinki metropolitan area

Foreign Ministry pilots AI use for processing classified info

FM calls for complete EU ban on Russian tourist visas

1 killed in road mishap in Kouvola, man drowns in Kemiönsaari

Europe

Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine

At least 600,000 people in Ukraine were left without power on Wednesday after a Russian missile and drone attack on energy and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, reported Xinhua. The attack targeted Kiev, its surrounding region, and the

NATO sees no imminent Russian threat to alliance territory, says chief

Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream blast plot goes on trial in Germany

Lufthansa wins bid to take stake in Portuguese airline TAP

Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Worldwide

UN raises concern over continued Israeli attacks on civilians in Palestine

Iraqi PM, Saudi Crown Prince meet over regional tensions

2 Singapore-registered container vessels struck in Hormuz, 1 sinks

Two Singapore-registered container vessels were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and Wednesday, Singapore time, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The ...read more

Hijack threat on Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight turns out hoax

Japan foreign ministry summons Russian ambassador over correspondent detention

Business

Telia to cut 900 jobs including 280 in Finland

Turnover in industry grows by 11.8% in August

US becomes Finland´s largest export partner surpassing Sweden

Sports

Netflix acquires exclusive 2030 WC broadcast rights in Spain, Andorra

Ex-Real Madrid defender Carvajal joins Getafe

Atletico, Villarreal win in Champions League

Pablo Barrios and Ademola Lookman scored as Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. Atletico needed less than a minute to open the scoring after Giuliano Simeone ...read more