Video: Bright light could be the secret to surviving Finland's darkest months
As winter approaches, health experts advise using light therapy lamps to combat seasonal symptoms like mood changes and sugar cravings. Dr. Timo Partonen suggests starting treatment now, using the lamp for 30 minutes daily between 6am and 10am to boost energy and improve well-being.
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As winter approaches, health experts advise using light therapy lamps to combat seasonal symptoms like mood changes and sugar cravings. Dr. Timo Partonen suggests starting treatment now, using the lamp for 30 minutes daily between 6am and 10am to boost energy and improve well-being.
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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.
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- Kirkas valo auttaa pimeinä kuukausina (Bright light helps during dark months)
- Nyt tarvitsen aurinkolasit sisällä! (Now I need sunglasses indoors!)
- Kirkas valo auttaa pimeinä kuukausina (Bright light helps during dark months)
- Nyt tarvitsen aurinkolasit sisällä! (Now I need sunglasses indoors!)
Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs, Espoo numbers still unclear
Espoo and Vantaa are planning significant job cuts after restructuring talks. Vantaa expects around 122 layoffs and 81 reassignments, while Espoo could see about 130 positions affected. Both cities aim to minimize service impacts, with final numbers confirmed next week.
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Espoo and Vantaa are planning significant job cuts after restructuring talks. Vantaa expects around 122 layoffs and 81 reassignments, while Espoo could see about 130 positions affected. Both cities aim to minimize service impacts, with final numbers confirmed next week.
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Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs, Espoo numbers still unclear
Both cities began restructuring talks with staff representatives in August, with a combined total of over 500 jobs on the line.
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- Vantaa vahvistaa 122 irtisanomista (Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs)
- Espoo pitää heidät kiireisinä laskemalla! (Espoo keeps them busy by counting!)
- Vantaa vahvistaa 122 irtisanomista (Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs)
- Espoo pitää heidät kiireisinä laskemalla! (Espoo keeps them busy by counting!)
Finland to introduce mobile phone emergency alert system in November
Finland will soon implement FI-Alert, a new emergency warning system that sends alerts to mobile phones in affected areas without needing personal data. Using Cell Broadcast technology, alerts will appear automatically with a distinctive sound. Legislation is expected to be approved soon, with the system operational by November.
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Finland will soon implement FI-Alert, a new emergency warning system that sends alerts to mobile phones in affected areas without needing personal data. Using Cell Broadcast technology, alerts will appear automatically with a distinctive sound. Legislation is expected to be approved soon, with the system operational by November.
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Finland to introduce mobile phone emergency alert system in November
A new system will send emergency warnings directly to mobile phones in affected areas, without requiring users to install an app or share personal information.
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- Suomi lisäsi mobiilihätäilmoitukset marraskuussa (Finland added mobile emergency alerts in November)
- Nyt me todella kuulemme soittoäänen! (Now we’ll really hear the ringtone!)
- Suomi lisäsi mobiilihätäilmoitukset marraskuussa (Finland added mobile emergency alerts in November)
- Nyt me todella kuulemme soittoäänen! (Now we’ll really hear the ringtone!)
Development of Tax Revenues: Verohallinto Collected a Total of 65,953 Million Euros in Taxes from January to September 2026
Tax revenues collected by Verohallinto increased from January to September 2026: income tax from individual customers totalled 29,995 million euros (+3.4%), corporate income tax amounted to 5,999 million euros (+9.8%), and value-added tax reached 17,653 million euros (+4.9%). More information on tax revenues can be found on the Verohallinto website.
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Tax revenues collected by Verohallinto increased from January to September 2026: income tax from individual customers totalled 29,995 million euros (+3.4%), corporate income tax amounted to 5,999 million euros (+9.8%), and value-added tax reached 17,653 million euros (+4.9%). More information on tax revenues can be found on the Verohallinto website.
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Verotulojen kehitys: Verohallinto keräsi tammi-syyskuussa 2026 veroja yhteensä 65 953 miljoonaa euroa
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- Verohallinto keräsi 65 953 miljoonaa euroa (The Finnish Tax Administration collected 65.953 billion euros)
- Se on verotuksellinen määrä! (That's a taxing amount!)
- Verohallinto keräsi 65 953 miljoonaa euroa (The Finnish Tax Administration collected 65.953 billion euros)
- Se on verotuksellinen määrä! (That's a taxing amount!)
Government agrees 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejects Finns Party proposal
The Finnish government has approved a €60 million package to mitigate rising fuel prices, including vehicle tax reductions and increased commuting expense deductions. The measures support transport, agriculture, and forestry sectors, but critics, including the Finns Party, argue they fall short of necessary reforms to lower fuel costs effectively.
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The Finnish government has approved a €60 million package to mitigate rising fuel prices, including vehicle tax reductions and increased commuting expense deductions. The measures support transport, agriculture, and forestry sectors, but critics, including the Finns Party, argue they fall short of necessary reforms to lower fuel costs effectively.
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Government agrees 60 million euro fuel-price relief package, rejects Finns Party proposal
The package includes lower vehicle tax, a higher cap on commuting expense deductions as well as subsidies for businesses in transport, agriculture and forestry.
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- Hallitus hyväksyy 60 miljoonan euron polttoaineen hintatuen (Government approves €60m fuel-price relief)
- Riittääkö se kierrokseen ympäri Suomea? (Is it enough for a lap around Finland?)
- Hallitus hyväksyy 60 miljoonan euron polttoaineen hintatuen (Government approves €60m fuel-price relief)
- Riittääkö se kierrokseen ympäri Suomea? (Is it enough for a lap around Finland?)
Comedy, drama and documentaries — What to watch on Yle Areena during the autumn months
As the Finnish autumn brings colder weather, Yle Areena offers a wealth of English-language content. Yle Drama producer Pietari Vappula recommends hidden gems including "Keinaan, mee takas Somaliaan," "Fokus," "Monissa häissä," and "Queen of Fucking Everything." Explore more shows with English subtitles on Yle Areena.
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As the Finnish autumn brings colder weather, Yle Areena offers a wealth of English-language content. Yle Drama producer Pietari Vappula recommends hidden gems including "Keinaan, mee takas Somaliaan," "Fokus," "Monissa häissä," and "Queen of Fucking Everything." Explore more shows with English subtitles on Yle Areena.
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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.
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- Yle Areena tarjoaa syksyn englanninkielistä sisältöä (Yle Areena offers English content for autumn)
- Täydellistä mukaville sohvaperunoille! (Perfect for cozy couch potatoes!)
- Yle Areena tarjoaa syksyn englanninkielistä sisältöä (Yle Areena offers English content for autumn)
- Täydellistä mukaville sohvaperunoille! (Perfect for cozy couch potatoes!)
NCP parliamentary group proposes tightening Finland's asylum rules
The National Coalition Party proposes a shift to selective immigration in Finland, aiming for greater control over entry and residency. Key measures include processing asylum applications outside the EU, linking unemployment benefits to local work history, tightening family reunification, and ensuring immigrants align with Finnish values.
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The National Coalition Party proposes a shift to selective immigration in Finland, aiming for greater control over entry and residency. Key measures include processing asylum applications outside the EU, linking unemployment benefits to local work history, tightening family reunification, and ensuring immigrants align with Finnish values.
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NCP parliamentary group proposes tightening Finland's asylum rules
The government party has outlined plans for a more selective immigration policy, including stricter asylum procedures and tighter access to social security.
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- NCP haluaa tiukemmat turvapaikkasäännöt Suomeen (The NCP wants stricter asylum rules in Finland)
- Rakentavatko he muurin? (Are they building a wall?)
- NCP haluaa tiukemmat turvapaikkasäännöt Suomeen (The NCP wants stricter asylum rules in Finland)
- Rakentavatko he muurin? (Are they building a wall?)
Yle's Puppy Live goes international as Dutch public broadcaster buys rights
Yle's "Pentulive" has been sold to the Netherlands' Het Klokhuis, featuring a mother dog and her puppies over eight weeks. The show, which has gained popularity, including 250,000 views in Sweden, aims to reach a broader international audience. Viewers can vote on nicknames for the six puppies this weekend.
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Yle's "Pentulive" has been sold to the Netherlands' Het Klokhuis, featuring a mother dog and her puppies over eight weeks. The show, which has gained popularity, including 250,000 views in Sweden, aims to reach a broader international audience. Viewers can vote on nicknames for the six puppies this weekend.
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Yle's Puppy Live goes international as Dutch public broadcaster buys rights
The broadcaster plans to adapt Yle's popular puppy livestream. The six puppies, now almost a week old, have posed for their first portraits.
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- Hollantilaiset ovat ostaneet oikeudet Pentulive-esitykseen (The Dutch have bought rights to the Pentulive show)
- Äänestys 'Tulipille' alkaa! (Voting for 'Tulip' begins!)
- Hollantilaiset ovat ostaneet oikeudet Pentulive-esitykseen (The Dutch have bought rights to the Pentulive show)
- Äänestys 'Tulipille' alkaa! (Voting for 'Tulip' begins!)
Video: This week in Finland, 16 October 2026
This week, Finland's government approved a €60 million package to mitigate rising fuel costs, including tax cuts and subsidies. The new maternity 'baby box' now contains 52 items. Six cities, including Helsinki, seek stricter homeschooling laws, and a live stream of puppies is gaining international attention.
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This week, Finland's government approved a €60 million package to mitigate rising fuel costs, including tax cuts and subsidies. The new maternity 'baby box' now contains 52 items. Six cities, including Helsinki, seek stricter homeschooling laws, and a live stream of puppies is gaining international attention.
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Video: This week in Finland, 16 October 2026
This week's headlines included long A&E queues, Finland's new baby box, a push for stricter homeschooling laws and Yle's puppy livestream going international.
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- Hallitus hyväksyy 60 miljoonaa euroa polttoainekustannuksiin (The government approves €60m for fuel costs)
- Tankkaa ennen kuin tankki tyhjenee! (Fill up before the tank runs out!)
- Hallitus hyväksyy 60 miljoonaa euroa polttoainekustannuksiin (The government approves €60m for fuel costs)
- Tankkaa ennen kuin tankki tyhjenee! (Fill up before the tank runs out!)
Data Centres | Helsinki's Data Centre Policy Tightened at Politicians' Request
Decision-makers in Helsinki are tightening the policy on building data centres, leaving valuable natural areas untouched and demanding stricter guidelines. The city aims to establish two to three data centres in Heikinlaakso, Salmisaari, Myllypuro, Malmi, and Östersundom, which must support climate targets and utilize waste heat.
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Decision-makers in Helsinki are tightening the policy on building data centres, leaving valuable natural areas untouched and demanding stricter guidelines. The city aims to establish two to three data centres in Heikinlaakso, Salmisaari, Myllypuro, Malmi, and Östersundom, which must support climate targets and utilize waste heat.
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- Helsinki tiukentaa datakeskusten sääntöjä (Helsinki tightens data center regulations)
- Toivottavasti he rakastavat saunomista (I hope they love saunas)
- Helsinki tiukentaa datakeskusten sääntöjä (Helsinki tightens data center regulations)
- Toivottavasti he rakastavat saunomista (I hope they love saunas)