Clear News | Wednesday 12.8.2026

Finnish exports. Civil protection. Solar eclipse. Thursday’s weather.

Finnish exports

First, economic news.

Finnish exports reached record levels in April-June.

The value of exports was almost 35 billion euros, 15 percent more than a year ago.

The growth is driven by exports of goods and, in particular, a cruise ship manufactured in Turku. The ship was delivered to the USA in June. The cruise ship was worth approximately 1.9 billion euros.

Finnish exports reached record levels in the spring and early summer.

Imports to Finland were also growing.

Civil defense shelters

Then the topic is civil defense.

There are shortcomings in Finland’s civil protection systems, according to the Civil Protection Association.

Only 60 percent of civil defense shelters are in the condition required by law.

Civil protection often lacks a responsible person. The responsible person’s job is to ensure that the facility is in working order and maintained.

The person in charge also knows how to act if shelter is needed. The shelter often contains various items, as it can serve as a warehouse.

There are shortcomings in Finland’s civil protection systems.

There are approximately 50,000 evacuation shelters in Finland. The shelter is often located in a parking garage or the basement of a building.

Civil protection may be needed, for example, during a toxic spill or war.

Solar eclipse

Finally, the topic is a solar eclipse.

A partial solar eclipse will be seen in Finland this evening. Approximately 80 percent of the sun will be covered.

The solar eclipse can best be seen in the western and northern parts of Finland.

The solar eclipse begins before 8 p.m. Its peak is shortly before 9 p.m.

A solar eclipse should not be viewed with the naked eye. Protective glasses, for example, are required.

Thursday’s weather

Still a weather forecast.

On Thursday, the weather will be dry throughout the country, meaning it will not rain.

The sun will shine in a large part of the country.

The temperature varies between 15 and 20 degrees.