Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Wednesday August 12, 2026

Most large Finnish firms see business risk due to geopolitical situation

Geopolitical events in 2026 have increased the risks faced by Finnish companies, according to a

Finnish embassy warns Indians of fake job offers

Finland condoles at quake victims in Colombia

World records 2nd warmest July: WMO

Espoo to further expand paid parking areas in September

Turnover in construction grows in June Y-on-Y, drops from last month

National

Finnish embassy warns Indians of fake job offers

Man held while crossing Finnish border into Russia

8 face arson charges for fire at Helsinki building housing bicycle shop

2 drown in Joensuu, Iisalmi, 2 found dead in Rauma, Pargas

Man dies in police custody in Jyväskylä

Human trafficking network organises illegal entry of dozens of migrants into Finland

Europe

Heatwave tightens grip on Europe, straining transport, power and agriculture

A persistent heatwave is tightening its grip on large parts of Europe in August, compounding drought conditions and disrupting river transport, power generation and agriculture in parts of the continent, reported Xinhua. Western Europe recorded its hottest June-July period on

Andras Baka elected as Hungary's President

Latvia launches operation ´Vilkatis´ to curb illegal migration

Germany's Uniper to establish data centres at power plant sites

Rhine could be split in 2 for shipping amid record low water levels

Worldwide

Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak claims over 2,000 lives in DR Congo

Colombia quake death toll rises to 188

Lebanon abolishes death penalty in landmark parliamentary vote

Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark bill to abolish the death penalty, the National News Agency (NNA) reported, reported Xinhua. The bill was approved by a majority of the 128-member parliament, according to NNA. ...read more

Trump switches aircraft after Türkiye trip amid security concerns

14 illegal miners killed, 8 injured in S. Africa

Business

Industrial output grows in June

Finland posts €1.9b trade surplus in June

New car registration rises by 11% in July

Sports

World Naked Bike Ride makes its Berlin debut

KFA apologizes amid allegations over providing sexual services for foreign referees

Bayern star Kane wins Europe's Golden Shoe award

Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has won the Golden Shoe award for the top scorer in Europe for the 2025-26 season, the Bundesliga champions said in a statement on Monday, reported dpa. It's the second time ...read more