The Explosive Growth Phenomenon is Already Affecting One in Four Schoolchildren – Expert: "It’s a Fact"
A growing phenomenon in Finnish schools is impacting one in four students, drawing attention from experts.
Miikka Muurinen escaped the court – children shouted him back
Finnish basketball teen star Miikka Muurinen, despite limited playtime, became a popular figure at a qualifying match against Belgium in Espoo.
Yle: Reijo Jylhä came home 'in bad condition' - A child's words left him speechless
Reijo Jylhä, the head coach of the Finnish women's cross-country skiing team, recounts an embarrassing moment from 1992 involving a return home that didn't go as planned, influenced by the innocent remarks of his children.
Yle: Reijo Jylhä came home drunk in front of his children – 5-year-old Martin's question made the situation awkward
Long-time chief coach of the Finnish ski team, Reijo Jylhä, recounted an embarrassing incident from the early 1990s when he returned home drunk while his children were present.
Reijo Jylhä Came Home Drunk While His Wife Was About to Give Birth - A Five-Year-Old's Question Left Everyone Speechless
Finnish skiing legend Reijo Jylhä shares a humorous yet poignant story about coming home drunk when his wife was about to give birth, highlighting the innocence of his children during that tense moment.
Old rock album cover causes controversy – Save the Children demands action
The organization Save the Children has requested the removal of the controversial album cover of Scorpions' 'Virgin Killer' from its Finnish Wikipedia page, citing its inappropriate and offensive content related to child sexual abuse.
"Nowadays, people do not know how to distinguish when it has gotten out of hand" – A psychology docent unambiguously states which children's games are not appropriate
A Finnish psychology docent discusses the changes in children's rough play and highlights subtle signs parents and educators often overlook.
Save the Children: cover of rock album must be removed from Wikipedia
The organization Save the Children is requesting that the cover of Scorpions' 1976 album 'Virgin Killer' be removed from the Finnish version of Wikipedia due to concerns about child sexualization.
Asbestos Found in Play Sand in Finland
Asbestos has been found in children's play sand in Finland during a safety inspection by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).
Aleksander Barkov broke down in tears at the children's hospital
Finnish NHL star Aleksander Barkov has made a significant donation to a Miami children's hospital, further establishing his philanthropic efforts in the area.
These women will not be able to escape if war breaks out in Finland: See if you belong to this group
Many Finnish women will be unable to flee the country in the event of war breaking out, including those who have not served in the military and many mothers of young children.
The Children of Tapani Kansa Demand a Large Inheritance – The Company in a Modest Situation
The children of the late Finnish singer Tapani Kansa are challenging the inheritance distribution with claims of unfair asset sales.
We investigated the living conditions of disadvantaged Finnish children – The information breaks the heart
An investigation reveals alarming conditions under which disadvantaged Finnish children live, shedding light on serious failures in child protection services.
Suzanne Innes-Stubb Will Not Attend the Meeting Hosted by Melania Trump in March
Suzanne Innes-Stubb, the spouse of the Finnish President, will not attend a welfare meeting for children in March, which is hosted by Melania Trump.
Are children in your family more conservative than their parents? Tell Yle, we are looking for interviewees
A significant shift toward conservatism is observed among Finnish youth, particularly within the younger half of Generation Z, prompting public interest.
A danger revealed in these jackets - Return immediately
Finnish safety authorities have issued a warning about potentially hazardous cords in certain jackets from Revolutionrace that could pose injury risks, especially to children.
Heidi married at 17 – after four children, she did something that shocked everyone
Heidi Sällinen, a Finnish influencer known for her family life, shares her past as a teenage bride in a religious community where she married young and faced challenges.
Podcast: Finnish Athlete Says: Sex is Only for Making Children
Finnish fighter Aleksi Nurminen shares his thoughts on dating as a believer in a podcast episode.
Women-Only Taxis Caused a Stir – Now the Taxi Union Speaks Out
The Finnish Taxi Union defends the concept of women-only taxis amidst public debate following the launch of a new service that serves only women and children.
Mother threatened to keep children in Russia until she received a larger share in the divorce - court ruled on child abduction
A Finnish court found a mother guilty of child abduction after she took her children to Russia and refused to return them, demanding a larger divorce settlement from their father.
Here, less than half of the residents are of Finnish origin - The kindergarten director shares what the real problem is
A kindergarten in Finland struggles with cultural integration as only three children speak Finnish, prompting the director to call for political attention to address societal challenges.
This stuffed toy may pose a life-threatening risk
A Finnish safety agency warns of a stuffed toy that can pose choking hazards to small children due to a detachable plastic nose.
Al-Hol Camp Emptied - Relatives of ISIS Terrorists Have Left
The Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria has reportedly been emptied of foreign nationals, including Finnish citizens, raising concerns over the current status of the children remaining there.
Finnish Mission Society seeks information on past abuses against children
The Finnish Mission Society is requesting information regarding potential past abuses against children linked to the organization.
Suspicion: Something terrible happened to children in the Mission Society – the organization is seeking help
The Finnish Mission Society is requesting information about possible past abuses against children within its organization, acknowledging that previous incidents have gone unreported.
Children's Ombudsman proposes that the consideration of the child's best interest be added to the Constitution
Elina Pekkarinen, the Children's Ombudsman, has presented a report to the Finnish Parliament advocating for the inclusion of children's best interests in the Constitution.
Kela's Cuts Soon to Take Effect – Impacting Hundreds of Thousands of Households
The Finnish social security institution Kela will reduce basic income support for 257,000 households starting in March, affecting around 278,000 adults and 88,000 children.
Last summer was exceptionally bleak – a serious message from the authorities to parents
Last summer saw a significant increase in fatal accidents and serious dangers at swimming beaches in Finland, according to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).
A child escaping from a child protection institution is physically untouched – a law change seeks to change that
Proposed changes to Finnish child protection law would grant workers in child protection institutions greater authority to detain children who leave without permission.
The government plans to establish a facility in Finland where children can be locked up - not much different from a prison
The Finnish government is planning to create a facility for severely troubled youths, reflecting a growing concern over juvenile crime and the lack of appropriate placements for these children.
A group of 10-year-old boys confronted each other in a boxing gym in 1990s recession-era Finland – now a phone call round revealed a grim reality
A journalist reconnects with Finnish men he boxed against as children, uncovering their challenging life outcomes.
For these reasons, Finnish children are sent to 'disciplinary institutions' in Africa
A report funded by the Ministry of Justice reveals that approximately 50-60 youths have been sent from Finland to disciplinary institutions in Africa from 2010 to 2024, primarily by immigrant parents seeking to protect their children from issues such as gang involvement in Finland.
Kindergarten puts children outside in -30 degrees – behavior of parents astonishes in Espoo
A kindergarten in Espoo has received mixed reactions as they placed children outside in -30 degrees Celsius, highlighting the lack of an official cold limit for outdoor play in Finnish daycares.
Wooden Hat Award to the Creators of Tatu and Patu, Aino Havukainen and Sami Toivonen
The Finnish Comics Society awards the Wooden Hat recognition to artists Aino Havukainen and Sami Toivonen for their exceptional children's book and comic production, particularly known for the characters Tatu and Patu.
Ban on Children's Social Media in Finland: The Government Takes First Steps
The Finnish government has initiated actions towards implementing a ban on children's social media usage, following the completion of a preliminary report assessing the situation and conducting international comparisons.
In this European country, children learn to recognize fake news, the youngest are only three years old
Finnish preschoolers as young as three are taught media literacy to help them identify and resist disinformation as part of a national campaign against fake news.