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12.05.2026

The Day of the Eurovision Semifinal

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Finland for 12.05.2026.

It displays 232 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.05.2026The Day of the Eurovision Semifinal

The day was dominated by the Eurovision Song Contest semifinal, with Finland's performance by Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius receiving widespread acclaim across all major outlets. The event overshadowed other stories, including the hantavirus quarantine of two Finns exposed on a flight, which had been a major topic in the morning. Putin's claim that Russia's 'doomsday weapon' would be deployed this year received coverage but was secondary. In the evening, all attention shifted to the semifinal results, with Finland advancing to the final. The Elisa-MTV dispute over hockey broadcasts continued but was eclipsed by Eurovision.

12.05.2026
05:05

05:57Putin's Poisoned Peace Offer

Putin's proposal to have former German Chancellor Schröder act as a peace negotiator in Ukraine is seen as a poisoned offer (Hufvudstadsbladet). Meanwhile, a Finnish Air Force captain who sexually assaulted a colleague kept his job (Helsingin Sanomat).
06:02
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07:58Putin's Poisoned Peace Offer

Putin's proposal to have former German Chancellor Schröder mediate in Ukraine is rejected by Germany as a poisoned offer (Hufvudstadsbladet). Meanwhile, drone sightings occupy police weekly in Southwest Finland (Turun Sanomat), and Air Baltic's debt contrasts with Tampere's continued faith (Aamulehti).
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09:04
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09:29

09:37The Blackout of the Hockey Broadcasts

The newspapers report on a major dispute between Elisa and MTV that threatens to leave 800,000 households without ice hockey World Championship broadcasts (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti). MTV's free channels will go dark tomorrow in hundreds of thousands of homes (Iltalehti).
09:41
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09:55
Kauppalehti uutisoi viikonloppuna, että Espanja on käyttänyt miljardeja euroja EU:n elpymisvälineestä saatuja varoja eläkkeisiin ja sosiaalimenoihin niiden alkuperäisen käyttötarkoituksen sijaan. Perussuomalaisten eduskuntaryhmän 2. varapuheenjohtaja Miko Bergbom ihmettelee SDP:n puheenjohtaja Antti Lindtmanin viimeaikaisia Espanjaa ylistäneitä puheita.
09:55
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11:31

11:32Starmer's Rebellion Begins

The newspapers report on UK Prime Minister Starmer facing a rebellion from his own Labour MPs, with dozens calling for his resignation after a devastating election loss (Helsingin Sanomat). Meanwhile, MTV's free channels will go dark for hundreds of thousands of households, threatening access to ice hockey World Championship broadcasts (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti).
12:02
12:18
12:37

13:15Baby Bonus to Reverse Birth Plunge

The newspapers report on Väestöliitto's proposal for a baby fund offering a €5,000 bonus for firstborns to combat Finland's collapsing birth rate (Helsingin Sanomat, MTV Lebanon). Meanwhile, MTV's free channels will go dark on Elisa, threatening access to Eurovision broadcasts (Ilta-Sanomat).
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Suomi on luovuttanut itsemääräämisoikeutensa Yhdysvalloille valtavilla taloudellisilla kustannuksilla ja ilman mitään hyötyä itselleen, kirjoittaa amerikkalainen geopolitiikan analyytikko Andrew Korybko, joka viittaa analyysinsa erityisesti Venäjän Suomen suurlähettilään, Pavel Kuznetsovin, haastatteluun.
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14:45

14:47The Hantavirus Quarantine

The newspapers report on a hantavirus outbreak after two Finns were exposed to the deadly Andes-type virus on a flight, leading to quarantine (Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti). Iltalehti highlights a 'super-spreader' aspect. Meanwhile, a teacher's death in Kotka shocks the community (Ilta-Sanomat).
15:03
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15:34
Perussuomalaiset korostaa, että julkisen talouden sopeutustoimet tulee jatkossakin kohdentaa hyvinvointiyhteiskunnan kannalta toissijaisiin kohteisiin. Erilaisten mielipidetiedustelujen mukaan myös suurin osa Suomen kansasta kannattaa menosäästöjen kohdentamisia epäolennaisiin kohteisiin, kuten Yleisradioon ja kehitysapuun.
15:34
15:41
Venäjän federaation turvallisuusneuvoston varapuheenjohtaja, Venäjän ex-presidentti ja hallitsevan Yhtenäinen Venäjä -puolueen johtaja Dmitri Medvedev kirjoitti voitonpäivän aattona artikkelin, jossa hän käsittelee Saksan uutta militarisaatiota ja sen mahdollisia seurauksia. MV-lehti on kääntänyt pitkän ja Euroopan geopoliittista historiaa ja nykytilaa käsittelevän artikkelin suomeksi.
15:41
15:47

16:47The 15-Minute Virus

The newspapers report on a hantavirus outbreak after two Finns were exposed to the deadly Andes-type virus, with Ilta-Sanomat noting it can transmit in 15 minutes. Meanwhile, Iltalehti covers a murder suspect who was a Perussuomali candidates, and MV-Lehti amplifies Medvedev's claims of Finland and Germany militarizing the Baltic.
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18:20The Drowning of Pirates

The newspapers report on a special forces trainer's claim that Finnish soldiers attempted to drown unarmed pirates, sparking debate (Helsingin Sanomat). Meanwhile, a proposal to drastically change child benefits is detailed (Iltalehti), and a murder case in Tampere unfolds (Aamulehti).
18:37
18:57
19:16

19:17Putin's Superweapon Promise

The newspapers report on Putin's announcement that Russia's 'most powerful' weapon will be deployed this year (Ilta-Sanomat), while Iltalehti notes a turning point in the Ukraine war with time running out for Russia. Meanwhile, a Helsinki priest defends a controversial conference after experiencing 'spiritual violence' (Hufvudstadsbladet).
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20:58Putin's Doomsday Weapon Promise

The newspapers report on Putin's claim that Russia's 'doomsday weapon' will soon be deployed (Iltalehti), while Ilta-Sanomat notes a Kremlin statement that the end of the Ukraine war is near, with a researcher providing context. Meanwhile, HS investigates the origins of fentanyl, challenging Trump's claims that China is the source.
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22:19Eurovision Semifinal Unfolds

The newspapers focus on the Eurovision semifinal, with Finland performing seventh. Hufvudstadsbladet, Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti, and Ilta-Sanomat all cover the event live. Aamulehti reflects on Finland's win 20 years ago. Meanwhile, Maaseudun Tulevaisuus reports on Pro Agria's response to criticism from the minister.
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22:55

22:56Finland's Eurovision Triumph

The newspapers are united in celebrating Finland's strong performance in the Eurovision semifinal, with multiple outlets reporting on the audience's enthusiastic response and predictions of victory. The event dominates coverage, pushing other topics aside.
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