Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Unemployment rate continues to rise in Finland in March

The number of employed people aged 15 to 74 was 22,000 lower while the number

Trump extends US ceasefire with Iran

3 drown in separate incidents in Kuusamo, Espoo lakes

Finland, Egypt to boost bilateral economic, diplomatic ties

Number of students at Finnish polytechnic Institutes on rise

8000 migrants dead or missing in transit in 2025: IOM

National

Defence Forces to hold refresher exercises for consenting reservists

Russian citizens told to apply for Finnish visa with biometric passport

Stubb, Abdullah II discuss bilateral ties, Mideast situation

2 killed in road mishap in Tuusula

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

Govt to further tighten laws to make deportation faster, entry ban in advance

Europe

Spain, Slovenia, Ireland urge EU to debate Israel pact suspension

Spain, Slovenia and Ireland on Tuesday called on the European Union to hold a discussion on suspending its association agreement with Israel, citing worsening conditions in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Lebanon, reported ANI, quoting Al Jazeera. According to the

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short-haul flights as kerosene prices double

France to extend energy support measures into May amid rising fuel prices

Archbishop of Munich authorizes blessing of same-sex couples

US suspends Estonia's ammunition supplies until end of Iran conflict

Worldwide

Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli army kills 6 Palestinians in Gaza, settlers kill 2 in West Bank

Trump extends US ceasefire with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with Iran as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night, reported Xinhua. "Based on the fact that the Government of ...read more

First black woman to represent S. Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies

Saudi crown prince, Syrian leader discuss bilateral relations

Business

Finnish, other Nordic economies too reliant on US, China: study

Number of bankruptcies in Finland on rise in March

Fewer goods transported by lorries in Finland last year

Sports

Barca coach Flick explains 2 wishes for remainder of his career

Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Laureus awards

Real Madrid, Betis, Athletic Club win in La Liga

Real Madrid closed Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to six points with a 2-1 win at home to Alaves, reported Xinhua. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a ...read more