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This page is an archive of main headlines from Finland for 09.03.2025.

It displays 186 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.03.2025
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02:37 (00:37)Finland Celebrates as KAJ Wins Sweden's Eurovision Ticket

The newspapers report extensively on KAJ, a Finland-Swedish musical group that will represent Sweden at Eurovision after winning Sweden's Melodifestivalen competition. Their victory has sparked celebrations in Finland, particularly in Vöyri where the town went wild with joy (Iltalehti). Students were reported crying with happiness (Ilta-Sanomat), while the band thanked Finns for embracing their song (MTV Uutiset). KAJ will travel to Basel, Switzerland in May for the contest (Helsingin Sanomat). Other news includes prison overcrowding causing daily dangerous situations (Suomen Kuvalehti) and alleged mass executions by Western-backed terrorists in Syria (MV-lehti).
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06:32 (04:32)Energy Drinks Hook Youth as KAJ's Eurovision Buzz Continues

The newspapers report on energy drinks attracting and addicting youth, with one quote noting "I wake up better knowing I have an energy drink" (Aamulehti). Weather forecasts promise favorable early summer conditions (Ilta-Sanomat). Human interest stories include a cancer patient whose husband called her "hottie" despite her illness (Kaleva) and a case where a father pressured his daughter into quick engagement, but courts dismissed charges (Turun Sanomat). Cultural coverage examines translators' common challenges with Finnish novels (Suomen Kuvalehti). KAJ's Eurovision representation for Sweden continues to receive attention across multiple sources (Helsingin Sanomat, MTV Uutiset, Hufvudstadsbladet).
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08:11 (06:11)KAJ's Sauna Song Stuns Sweden as Vörå Takes Stockholm

The newspapers report extensively on Finnish-Swedish musical group KAJ's victory at Sweden's Eurovision selection contest Melodifestivalen, with their sauna-themed song. Swedish media reactions express surprise (Ilta-Sanomat), while Finnish media celebrates their triumph with Vörå (their hometown) "taking over Stockholm" (Hufvudstadsbladet). Multiple outlets cover the victory (Turun Sanomat, MTV Uutiset, Helsingin Sanomat). Other news includes a family who sold their home only to receive shocking news from the city (Aamulehti), an essay on Trump's political connections to leftist thinking (Suomen Kuvalehti), and a warning about Russia regarding sustainable peace (Verkkouutiset).
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11:19 (09:19)Fatal Joensuu Crash Investigation Points to Criminal Charges

The newspapers report on two tragic fatal accidents: a car crash in Joensuu that led to deaths and criminal suspicions against the driver (Ilta-Sanomat, MTV Uutiset), and alleged mass executions of civilians by Western-backed terrorists in Syria (MV-lehti). Economic news includes a housing association's extensive renovation resulting in heating cost savings (Aamulehti), and a Finnish pine oil refiner benefiting from changes in diesel biocomponent regulations (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus). Environmental coverage examines the environmental costs of nickel mining for electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia (Kansan Uutiset), while cultural news features author Anna-Leena Härkönen criticizing cancel culture (Yle).
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13:43 (11:43)Swedish Reactions Split as KAJ's Eurovision Win Sparks Festival Speculation

The newspapers report extensively on KAJ's Eurovision victory representing Sweden, with headlines capturing Swedish reactions ranging from professional admiration (Helsingin Sanomat) to apparent anger (Iltalehti). There's speculation about whether KAJ will perform at Finnish summer festivals (Turun Sanomat). Other news includes a housing association's extensive renovation bringing significant heating cost savings (Aamulehti), extreme weather conditions affecting women's 50km competition (Ilta-Sanomat), labor shortages in certain industries (Verkkouutiset), and Ukraine reporting another extensive Russian drone attack (Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti).
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15:37 (13:37)Family Divided by Borders: Finnish Father Pays Thousands to Visit Children in Russia

The newspapers report on cross-border parenting challenges with a Finnish father paying thousands monthly to visit his children in Russia amid war and border closures (Helsingin Sanomat). Sports coverage focuses on women's 50km skiing competition featuring Krista Pärmäkoski and Therese Johaug (Iltalehti, Ilta-Sanomat). KAJ's Eurovision victory with their sauna song continues to generate coverage, with singer Arja Saijonmaa celebrating it as "a sigh of relief amid all the gloom" (Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti, Turun Sanomat). Other topics include immigration challenges in rural areas (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus), a defense tax proposal (Verkkouutiset), and an 88-year-old's solution to loneliness by moving into a semi-detached house with her daughter's family (Yle).
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16:51 (14:51)KAJ's Eurovision Victory Echoes Across Finnish Media as Saijonmaa Celebrates Name Drop

The newspapers report extensively on KAJ's Eurovision victory representing Sweden, with Arja Saijonmaa celebrating their win and the mention of her name in their song (Helsingin Sanomat, Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti, MTV Uutiset, Hufvudstadsbladet). Sports coverage highlights Saga Vanninen's third record and strong position for championship in Apeldoorn (Aamulehti), while cross-country skiing features a "shock decision" in the 50km race affecting Krista Pärmäkoski (Ilta-Sanomat). Other news includes Norway's acknowledgment of something unspecified (Iltalehti), Elon Musk claiming frontlines would collapse without Starlink (Verkkouutiset), and upcoming online divorce services (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus).
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18:39 (16:39)Norway Admits to Cheating as Sports Controversies Mount

The newspapers report on sports controversies, with Norway admitting to "cheating" in an unspecified context (Ilta-Sanomat, MTV Uutiset), while athlete Saga Vanninen breaks records in Apeldoorn (Aamulehti). KAJ's Eurovision victory continues to generate coverage, with praise for its impact on Finland's image (Hufvudstadsbladet). Tragic news includes a fatal accident in Joensuu where a person lost four loved ones (Iltalehti), and 18-year-old Isla Fono from Oulu facing racist comments after her success (Kaleva). Other topics include Ukraine's plans to destroy the Crimean Bridge (Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti) and crow problems on farms (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus).
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Kuukausi on kulunut siitä, kun Suomen viranomaiset kaappasivat tankkerin ja valtamedia mylvi tapahtumista Itämerellä, syyttäen Venäjää merenalaisen infrastruktuurin sabotaasista. Mitään todisteita kaapelivaurioista tai Eagle S -tankkerin syyllisyydestä ei kuitenkaan ole esitetty ja Suojelupoliisi (Supo) myöntää nyt, että epäilty teko ei ole tahallinen, ja Venäjä, joka on vaatinut selityksiä syytöksiin, ei ole osallinen tapauksessa.
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21:00 (19:00)Spinnova's Stock Market Crash Signals Trouble for Textile Fiber Innovation

The newspapers report on several economic stories, including Finnish fiber company Spinnova's dramatic stock market fall after initial success (Helsingin Sanomat) and the Eagle S tanker incident, with security police now saying there was no intentional damage to Baltic Sea cables nor Russian involvement (MV-lehti). Sports news celebrates Saga Vanninen's European Championship gold medal (MTV Uutiset). International coverage examines Europe's military preparations amid concerns about Trump's reliability (Iltalehti) and religious forces supporting Trump (Ilta-Sanomat). Regional election campaigns struggle to engage voters (Turun Sanomat), while seasonal gardening advice covers tomato planting (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus).
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Syyriassa vallan kaapanneet HTS:n istamistiterroristit ovat ryhtyneet mittaviin kristittyjen ja alaviittien etnisiin puhdistuksiin Latakian alueella, jossa tyytymättömyys lännen tukemaan hallintoon on kasvanut. Jopa 10 000 siviiliä on paennut turvaan Tartusissa sijaitsevaan Venäjän asevoimien tukikohtaan vastarinnan kostamiseksi tapahtuvia siviilien massateloituksia.
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