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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

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.

Mar 1 • 19:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 28 • 05:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 19:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"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.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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).

Feb 26 • 05:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 04:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 08:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 07:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 19:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 18:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 • 07:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 11:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 12:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 07:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 • 23:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 • 08:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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).

Feb 10 • 11:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

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.

Feb 7 • 06:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 10:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 07:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

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.

Jan 5 • 12:43 UTC

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