Education

Over 26,000 Students Graduate from Finnish Upper Secondary Schools This Spring

This spring, approximately 26,500 students will complete their upper secondary education and graduate as high school graduates in Finland. The number marks an increase of around 1,100 graduates compared to spring 2025, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

To qualify as a high school graduate, students must complete the required matriculation examination exams as well as the full upper secondary education curriculum—or another legally defined degree or education—Iltalehti explains. The Matriculation Examination Board, which oversees the process, has released the names of this year’s graduates to the media.

"Behind every grade and examination is a lot of work. Now is the time to enjoy and be proud of one’s achievement," said Tiina Tähkä, Secretary General of the Matriculation Examination Board, in a press release cited by Iltalehti.

Public Search Tools for Graduates

Both Helsingin Sanomat and Iltalehti have published online search tools allowing the public to look up this year’s graduates. The databases include all students who have not opted out of having their names published.

Iltalehti’s search tool enables users to find graduates by name, municipality, or school, while Helsingin Sanomat also provides a similar search function. The data in both tools is sourced from the Matriculation Examination Board.

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Police Monitor School-End Celebrations in Helsinki as Public Order Disturbances Rise

Police in Helsinki have deployed officers to parks and beaches popular with young people to oversee celebrations marking the end of the school year. While the festivities have largely remained peaceful, authorities report an increase in public order disturbances, primarily involving intoxicated youth. The largest gatherings are concentrated in Kaivopuisto

Coalition Party to Debate Publication of Tiitinen List at Upcoming Congress

The Coalition Party’s party board has proposed that its upcoming congress approve an initiative by the Coalition Youth to push for the publication of the so-called Tiitinen list. The party congress is scheduled for the first weekend of June. The initiative, if approved, would obligate the party board and

Cyclist trapped under car freed by bystanders in Joensuu collision

A cyclist was trapped under a passenger car after a collision on Kettuvaara Road in Karsikko, Joensuu, on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred when the cyclist was crossing the road and was struck by the vehicle, according to the North Karelia Rescue Department. The cyclist became pinned beneath the car,

Car engulfed in flames in Espoo, no injuries reported

A passenger car caught fire in broad daylight in the Lommila district of Espoo on Saturday afternoon. The Western Uusimaa Rescue Department responded to the incident at 1:30 PM, extinguishing the blaze without significant disruption to traffic (Iltalehti). The fire occurred near the junction of Ring Road III, close