YLE (Oy Yleisradio Ab), Finland's state-owned broadcaster, was founded in 1958. Modeled after the BBC, it operates television and radio services and employs approximately 3020 people. With 99.98% ownership by the Finnish state, YLE is primarily funded through taxes. Its annual revenue in 2023 was less than $1 billion.
Yleisradio Oy (Yle) awarded a contract for personal insurance services on an unspecified date. The value of the contract totaled €1,396,516. Separately, Yle reported that Helsinki experienced zero road fatalities in the past twelve months, attributing the success to lower speed limits, improved street design, and enhanced enforcement. This news was announced in late July. Yle also issued a tender for lighting equipment and electric lamps in Vaasa, Pohjanmaa. The location of the buyer is listed as Helsinki.
Yle currently holds 47 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including floorball, badminton, ice hockey, soccer | association football, sailing, tennis, biathlon, volleyball, aquatics and swimming, futsal, basketball, winter sports, multi-sport, ice skating and athletics.