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One million Finns face passport renewal rush, police warn
Finnish authorities are urging people to renew their passports this winter, as more than a million are expiring next year.
5d ago · Read at Yle News English →
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Blind customers shut out by touchscreen payment terminals in shops
Riikka Hänninen went to buy food for her guide dog. At the checkout, she found she had no way to pay.
11/6/2026 · Read at Yle News English →
Yle News English
Would you pay €30 for a library card?
The Finance Ministry has floated a 30-euro fee for adult library cards, sparking warnings over access and use.
11/5/2026 · Read at Yle News English →
ERR News
Analysis: Care reform helped nursing homes while home care stagnated
Care reform improved access to nursing homes and increased their use, but home care services failed to develop due to a lack of local government funding, an analysis found.
11/4/2026 · Read at ERR News →
ERR News
Patient healthcare compensation claims on the rise, but many rejected
Claims against healthcare providers have grown steadily in the nearly two years since the patient insurance system came into force, and so has the number of rejections.
10/28/2026 · Read at ERR News →
Helsinki · Yle News English
HSL raises ticket prices and introduces a fare cap for contactless payments
The Helsinki region's public transport fares will rise by an average of 1.8 percent in early 2027.
10/27/2026 · Read at Yle News English →
Yle News English
Global snag delays Finnish flu vaccinations
Manufacturing delays are impacting flu vaccine supplies.
10/26/2026 · Read at Yle News English →
Yle News English
Comedy, drama and documentaries — What to watch on Yle Areena during the autumn months
There's lots of English language content on Yle's streaming platform, including shows with English language subtitles, so we've compiled a list of recommendations.
10/16/2026 · Read at Yle News English →
Yle News English
Video: Bright light could be the secret to surviving Finland's darkest months
As the days get darker, health experts say a simple light therapy lamp could help ease the seasonal slump — and now's the time to start using one.
10/15/2026 · Read at Yle News English →
Yle News English
Central metro station faces 6-month closure as Helsinki approves West Harbour light-rail link
The new line will provide a fast link from Jätkäsaari through central Helsinki to the eastern Laajasalo neighbourhood.
9/24/2026 · Read at Yle News English →