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This week's headlines include President Alexander Stubb's call with Vladimir Putin, winter speed limits going into effect, Helsinki public transport ticket price hikes, and All Saints' Day and Halloween both falling on Saturday.
An estimated 116 pups were born, a couple more than in 2025. Saimaa ringed seals are one of the rarest and most endangered seals in the world.
The 11 percent rate of unemployment in Finland during September was nearly double the EU average of 6.2 percent.
On 6 December, the president and his spouse will particularly welcome guests who work in environmental fields.
The Russian leader said Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre were right to make the call earlier this week, despite a mixed reaction among their European allies.
The average price per litre of diesel rose to 2.49 euros this month, an increase of nearly 50 percent on the price at the pump last year.
Some public transport companies will operate as on a normal Saturday, while others will run according to Sunday schedules. The opening hours of museums may also be affected.
The slalom World Cup is still set to go ahead in mid-November.
The decision to shut down STT's operations after nearly 140 years.
The investigation is expected to be complete at some point next year.
The move hinges on a major change in Finland's gambling market, which will open up to licensed competitors next summer.
The Finnish foreign minister's visit to Washington DC will include efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
The number of drug-related deaths increased across all age groups and genders, but in particular among younger people and women.
The situation is not at all typical for this time of year, according to Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen.
"The agreement will open up significant growth opportunities for our defence industry and technology companies," Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said.
