Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Wednesday May 06, 2026

Number of prisoners on rise in Finland

The average number of prisoners was 3 545 in Finland in 2025, which was 189 more

Iran wants a deal: Trump

US military campaign against Iran is over: Rubio

Grandfather of Vantaa school shooter sentenced to suspended imprisonment

Drones suspected of violating Finnish airspace most likely Ukrainian origin

17 killed in Russian attacks on 2 Ukrainian cities

Finland sees warmer April than usual

National

Unemployment benefits of 240K shifted to social security benefits

Poultry farm worker killed in Säkylä after trapped in machine

Russian threat to Europe is permanent: PM

2 drones suspected of violating Finnish airspace over Hamina

Majority of Finns oppose govt´s cuts in public spending: survey

3 killed in road mishaps, 1 burnt to death, 1 drowns across Finland

Europe

Estonia passes bill to eases hiring of skilled foreign workers

Estonian parliament passed a bill on Monday, aimed at easing the process of bringing skilled foreign workers into the country, reported Xinhua. The bill expands the scope of benefits available to third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA) holding residence permits and it is

Romanian parliament passes no-confidence motion against govt

EU urges US to reinstate trade deal tariffs

German vaccine maker BioNTech to cut up to 1,860 jobs, close plants

German couple admit €1.9m parking meter theft at trial

Worldwide

Hantavirus on cruise ship may be transmitted among humans: WHO

Spanish FM says no justification for Israel's arrest of flotilla activists

US military campaign against Iran is over: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over," reported Xinhua. "The operation is over, Epic Fury, as the ...read more

Teenage student kills 2, injures 7 in Brazil school shooting

Rubio briefs media at WH in temporary role as Leavitt goes on maternity leave

Business

Helsinki hosts 3-day meeting of Nat´l ICE Pact coordinators

Finland cuts 2026 growth forecast as energy prices rise

Finland sees €571m trade deficit in February

Sports

Sinner routs Zverev to win Madrid Open, claims 5th straight Masters title

Vinicius' double keeps Real alive as Barca made to wait for La Liga title

Saka's goal seals Arsenal's place in Champions League final after 20 years

Arsenal secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium, reported ANI. With the result, Arsenal won the tie ...read more