Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Wednesday October 14, 2026

THL moves to improve birthrate as fertility rate drops in Finland

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is developing national models for family preparation

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

Greater use of friction tyres sought in Helsinki metropolitan area

Foreign Ministry pilots AI use for processing classified info

Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Ukraine backs Trump's energy truce as Russia says in talks with US on diesel deal

National

FM calls for complete EU ban on Russian tourist visas

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

Finland to send ammunition for F-16 fighters to Ukraine

Man fined for storing dead parents in freezers for 30 years in Turku

Helsinki moves to restrict high-emission travel ads to meet climate goals

Finland to introduce citizenship test from March next year

Europe

Swedish parliament to vote on new PM Thursday amid coalition deadlock

The Swedish parliament is set to vote Thursday on Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson's nomination as prime minister (PM), parliamentary speaker Andreas Norlen announced Tuesday, reported Xinhua. Negotiations to form a new government have been deadlocked since last month's

2 merchant ships attacked by drones off Bulgarian coast

Greece to raise heating allowance by 30% amid rising energy prices

2 suspects held in Germany over Starlink arson attack in Poland

1 in 5 young Germans affected by cyberbullying: study

Worldwide

Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade threats as strikes on oil facilities, cities escalate

WH asks US ambassador to Greece to resign amid misconduct probe

NATO to adjust defense posture in Black Sea ´as needed´: Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that NATO would adjust its deterrence and defence posture in the Black Sea region if the situation requires it, reported Xinhua. In a post on social media ...read more

Global oil demand to see slower growth in 2026: OPEC report

Mauritius imposes curfew in several areas amid violence

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

Ex-Real Madrid defender Carvajal joins Getafe

Zverev to become men's world number 1 in tennis for 1st time

Netflix acquires exclusive 2030 WC broadcast rights in Spain, Andorra

Streaming giant Netflix announced Tuesday that it has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking its first major venture into men's international football, reported Xinhua. The company ...read more