Clear News | Wednesday 18.2.2026
Social justice. Youth unemployment. Winter campfire. Thursday’s weather.
Social justice
First, news about Finnish municipalities.
A new study ranks municipalities based on social justice.
The best municipality is Pedersören in Ostrobothnia. People there are doing well, there is little unemployment, and the municipality is safe.
Other best municipalities are Mustasaari and Lieto.
There are many good municipalities in Western Finland.
There are many municipalities in a poor situation in Central Finland, Northern Savo and North Karelia.
The reason for the poor situation is often high unemployment.
The new study ranks municipalities based on social justice.
Social justice means that all residents have the same opportunities for, for example, health, well-being and leisure.
Experts say that finances do not solve everything, but that community spirit and good living conditions are also important.
Youth unemployment
Now the news about youth unemployment.
Youth unemployment is high in Finland.
Almost 20 percent of job seekers aged 15–24 are unemployed.
Jaakko Takala graduated with a Master of Science in Engineering a year ago.
He has applied for over 200 jobs and had 10 interviews. Still, he has not yet landed a job in his field.
Youth unemployment is high in Finland.
Experts say that unemployment early in your career can make it harder to find work. It can also affect your salary and wealth later on.
Winter campfire
Finally, a winter atmosphere from Turku.
Winter holidays are now being celebrated in Finland.
In Turku, a bonfire has been brought to the city center at the market square.
The purpose is for the children to get to the campfire and fry sausages.
The campfire has a nice winter atmosphere.
Solveig Karelian also had marshmallows and rice pie.
“And that’s about marshmallows, and then I ate a rice cake and then we were just here.”
In Turku, a campfire has been brought to the city center.
It is also easy to get to the campfire with a rollator or wheelchair, for example. Everyone can enjoy the atmosphere of the campfire.
Thursday’s weather
Still a weather forecast.
The wintry weather will continue on Thursday.
The entire country is above 10 degrees below zero.
There may be some snow in the south and north.
Elsewhere it is dry.