Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Tuesday April 21, 2026

Defence Forces to hold refresher exercises for consenting reservists

The Finnish Defence Forces will shortly hold refresher exercises for consenting reservists, said an official

Truce extension unlikely: Trump, Iran says US actions hinder talks

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

Russian citizens told to apply for Finnish visa with biometric passport

Magyar seeks swift deal with EU to unlock frozen funds

AI use in health care gaining ground in EU

National

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

Proposal to introduce Finnish citizenship test goes to Parliament

President starts 4-day visits to Jordan, Egypt

Europe

Norway pledges 100m kroner to support Palestinian public services

Norway will provide 100 million Norwegian kroner (11 million U.S. dollars) in budget support to Palestine to help prevent the collapse of basic public services, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Monday, reported Xinhua. "The economic situation in

Dutch govt allocates €967m to ease impact of high energy prices

Russia arrests German citizen over alleged attack attempt

Germany's whale saga continues as animal swims free, then stops again

Bulgaria's ex-President Radev wins parliamentary election

Worldwide

Israel closes Rafah crossing, halting Gaza medical evacuations

Cook to step down as Apple CEO after 15 years, Ternus to take over

Truce extension unlikely: Trump, Iran says US actions hinder talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran, if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, reported Xinhua, quoting Bloomberg. The Strait ...read more

2 killed in shooting at US North Carolina park

Tsunami warnings lifted after 7.7-magnitude quake hits northeastern Japan

Business

Number of bankruptcies in Finland on rise in March

Fewer goods transported by lorries in Finland last year

More Finns file debt restructuring petitions in Q1

Sports

More than 500 Stuttgart fans taken into custody after mass brawl

Man City beat Arsenal in title showdown, Liverpool edge Merseyside derby

Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Laureus awards

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the year at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday night, reported Xinhua. Alcaraz beat candidates including cyclist Tadej Pogacar, who won his fourth ...read more