Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Saturday May 30, 2026

Finland to send €128m package of defence materiel to Ukraine

Finland will deliver its 33rd materiel assistance package to Ukraine, said the Ministry of Defence

Social aid recipients need to inform Kela if travel abroad for 7+ days

Trump outlines conditions, Iran says no deal finalized yet

Only 11% Finnish firms using AI strategically: survey

Hungary secures release of €16.4b in EU funds after deal with Brussels

Finland to test public warning sirens on Monday

National

Social aid recipients need to inform Kela if travel abroad for 7+ days

Finland to extend validity of passport, ID card to 10 years

Domestic violence victims on rise in Finland

Russian military aircraft suspected of violating Finnish airspace

Finland to streamline residence permit for startup entrepreneurs

Govt mulls continuation of border closure with Russia

Europe

Bulgaria to end US military plane rights at end of June

Bulgaria will end the rights of U.S. military aircraft to stay in Sofia airport at the end of June, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday, reported Xinhua. The decision was made after Radev spoke to U.S. President Donald

France refers Gaza flotilla violence allegations to prosecutor

Merz emphasizes need for 'strong presence' on NATO’s eastern flank

Fuel tax cut helps cool German inflation to 2.6% in May

Greece considering tougher border control following surge in migrant arrivals

Worldwide

Conflict-related sexual violence up sharply worldwide in 2025: UN report

Shenzhou-21 astronauts return to Earth after record 210-day mission

11 killed as Israel escalates attacks across Lebanon

Eleven people were killed and five others wounded on Friday as Israel intensified attacks on several areas in southern Lebanon, Lebanese official media reported, said Xinhua. Eight Syrian nationals were killed in an Israeli airstrike ...read more

Visitors flock to Dhaka Zoo to see Bangladesh's viral sensation 'Trump' buffalo

Egyptian, Chinese youth build future dreams through technical exchange

Business

Finland posts €252m trade surplus in March

Unemployment rate rises further in Finland in April

Consumer confidence improves slightly but remains very weak

Sports

AI can predict World Cup, but cannot read football

Brazil lose Neymar for World Cup opener

Djokovic joins Sinner in French Open exits

Novak Djokovic became the latest high-profile casualty at the French Open on Friday after surrendering a two-set lead to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, reported Xinhua. Fonseca, 19, rallied from two sets down to defeat the ...read more