Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Tuesday June 30, 2026

Finland sees €288m trade deficit in April

The trade balance showed a deficit of EUR 288 million in April, according to the

Detainees seek asylum

2 held after crossing Finnish border from Russia

Paraguay stun Germany on tiebreaker to reach WC last 16

Finland sends emergency shelter package to Venezuela

6 killed in shooting at youth care centre in northern Germany

Finnish consumer confidence hits 4-year high in June

National

2 held after crossing Finnish border from Russia

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

Another immigrant comes under knife attack in Oulu

Tightened taxi license criteria to enter into force from September

Finland’s net emissions drops but still away from carbon neutrality

Finland´s population continues to drop despite higher immigration

Europe

15 die in swimming accidents during German heatwave

At least 15 people have died in swimming accidents across Germany since Friday, according to police reports, as a heatwave sent many people to lakes, rivers and outdoor pools to cool off, reported dpa. Among the latest deaths, a 17-year-old was

1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO

11 people killed in plane crash in northeast France

Ukraine strikes 2 oil refineries in Russia: Zelensky

Poland records highest-ever temperature amid heatwave

Worldwide

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,719

4 Palestinians, including child, killed by Israeli army in Gaza, West Bank

Trump says Iran requested meeting in Doha on Tuesday, Iran denies

In a social media post early Monday without giving any details, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. "IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE ...read more

US, Iran to halt strikes ´for now, ´ to meet in Doha over Hormuz

Israeli army blows up tunnel in S. Lebanon, blast heard across region

Business

Rail freight traffic drops by 9% in 2026 Q1

Prices of old house in Finland drop by 3% in May

Fortum ends coal-based power generation in 2027

Sports

Martinelli scores late winner as Brazil edge Japan to reach WC last 16

Eustaquio's late goal sends Canada into WC Round of 16 beating SA

Morocco beat Netherlands on tiebreaker to reach WC last 16

Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot kick as Morocco advanced to the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday (Finnish time) by beating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout, reported Xinhua. Cody Gakpo had ...read more