Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Saturday April 25, 2026

S&P revises Finland’s credit rating to negative at AA+

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook of Finland’s credit rating to negative

Iran says no direct talks with US as both sides head to Pakistan

Finland sees excellent results in childhood cancer treatment

Manufactured goods see 2.6% price hike in March

Girls´ life expectancy drops, boys´ rises in Finland last year

10 Palestinians, including 7 policemen killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

National

Govt moves to further tighten integration rules for immigrants

Finland to criminalise unauthorised possession of jammers

Finland´s population declines despite higher immigration

23 killed in criminal offences in Finland in 3 months

Man killed in Turku residence, 4 suspects held

30 killed in road mishaps in Finland in Q1

Europe

EU exploring ways to enhance defence readiness, measures

The European Commission has announced that it is preparing a "guiding plan" to define the European Union's response mechanisms in the event of activation of the mutual assistance clause stipulated in Article 42.7 of the Treaty of the European Union,

German MPs approve tax cut on petrol and diesel

No feasible immediate accession for Ukraine to EU: Merz

Ryanair to close Berlin base, halve flights over high charges

Macron insists European FCAS fighter jet project has not failed

Worldwide

Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer

Study finds ´sweet spot´ in teens' social media use

Iran says no direct talks with US as both sides head to Pakistan

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will not hold any negotiations with U.S. officials during his visit to Pakistan's capital Islamabad, reported Xinhua, quoting the semi-official Tasnim news agency. An Iranian delegation led by Araghchi ...read more

6 killed in Israeli airstrikes on S. Lebanon

China adds 7 EU entities to export control list

Business

OP bank to add security limit to personal clients’ accounts to avoid scam

Govt finalises €92b budget proposal for 2027 with €13.2b deficit

Unemployment rate continues to rise in Finland in March

Sports

Stuttgart beat Freiburg in extra-time to reach German Cup final

War-hit Iran sends delegation to Asian Beach Games

Late Bellerin goal all but ends Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes

Any slim chance Real Madrid had of winning La Liga this season almost disappeared on Friday night as Alvaro Arbeloa's side was held to a 1-1 draw away to Real Betis, reported Xinhua. A win ...read more