Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Thursday July 02, 2026

Finland resumes processing of Iranians´ asylum applications

The Finnish Immigration Service ( Migri) on Wednesday resumed the processing of asylum applications from

Belgium stun Senegal in extra-time thriller after 2-goal comeback

Global sea surface temperatures hit record highs for time of year

Russia suspends rail border crossings with Finland, Estonia, Latvia

Finland joins Int´l HNS Convention

New dog park opens in Espoo

National

3 killed in road mishaps in Helsinki, Vantaa

NBI probes into cable severing cases in Helsinki, Pirkanmaa

Finland, Estonia start cooperation on AI research development

2 held after crossing Finnish border from Russia

Finland sends emergency shelter package to Venezuela

Man drowns in Kirkkonummi, 1 killed in road mishap in Kuusamo

Europe

Ireland begins EU presidency with focus on competitiveness, security

Ireland on Wednesday formally began its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) as it hosted an opening ceremony at the Dublin Castle, pledging to strengthen Europe's economic competitiveness, security and resilience at a time of mounting

6 dead in Belgium apartment fire as firefighters continue search

1 killed, 4 injured in arson attacks targeting Greek ruling party officials

Germany mulls withdrawing ships for Hormuz mine-clearing mission

Portugal declares mourning day for Venezuela earthquake victims

Worldwide

900 held in SA during nationwide anti-immigration protests

10 dead after canoe capsizes in southern Ivory Coast

Israeli strikes continue in S. Lebanon

Israeli military activities continued across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with drone strikes, artillery shelling, explosions, and other military operations reported in several areas, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA), said Xinhua. Late Wednesday ...read more

Venezuela quakes death toll rises to 2,295, 11,000 injured

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli fire in Gaza

Business

Finland's share of global exports more than halves since 2002: research

Interest rates on household loans on rise in May

Finland sees €288m trade deficit in April

Sports

USA beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach WC last 16

Belgium stun Senegal in extra-time thriller after 2-goal comeback

World Cup takes toll on managers

For players, a World Cup defeat often marks the end of a dream. For head coaches, it can mean the end of a job. Even with the tournament still in progress, a string of team ...read more