Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Thursday June 18, 2026

Govt survives motion of no-confidence over youth unemployment

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

Trump, Pezeshkian sign US-Iran MoU, full text released

Parliament approves bill removing ban on nuke weapons entering country

Finnish, Swedish police to expand cooperation at bordering towns

Kane scores brace as England overcome Croatia in WC opener

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

National

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

Stubb hails US-Iran peace agreement

1 stabbed in Helsinki, suspect held

Employers told to pay wages, if drone threat prevents workers from work

Europe

European Parliament approves new rule on return of irregular migrants

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at speeding up the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the European Union (EU) and allowing member states to transfer them to "return hubs" in third countries, reported Xinhua.

Meloni says to propose single EU negotiator to contact Russia

Poland moves toward permanent US military base as defense buildup gathers pace

1 killed, 7 injured in drone attack on bus carrying Belarusian football team in Russia

German broadcaster amends Belfast riots report after Musk legal action

Worldwide

G7 leaders announce tougher sanctions on Russia

247 children killed in Lebanon since March: UNICEF

Trump, Pezeshkian sign US-Iran MoU, full text released

U.S. government officials on Wednesday released the full 14-point text of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, which is expected to be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland, reported Xinhua, ...read more

Gunmen kill 9, injure 11 in north Nigeria attack

FBI foils alleged attacks planned for WH UFC event: Director

Business

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

OL1 nuke plant resumes power generation after outage

Fuel price hike further rises inflation to 2.1% in Finland in May

Sports

Ronaldo opens another World Cup chapter at 41

Ronaldo's Portugal drop points against DR Congo after 1-1 draw

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

Luis Diaz scored one goal and set up another as Colombia began its FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan early Thursday (Finnish time), reported Xinhua. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring with ...read more