Iltasanomat

Ilta-Sanomat, commonly abbreviated ISS, is a Finnish daily tabloid newspaper published in Helsinki. It is part of Sanoma Media Finland, a subsidiary of the Dutch media group Sanoma. The newspaper was founded in 1932 as the evening edition of Helsingin Sanomat and has developed into one of Finland’s leading tabloid newspapers. It is published in a compact format and focuses on concise reporting of national and international news, crime, sports, entertainment, and human-interest stories, as well as lifestyle and political coverage.

Content is designed for rapid consumption, and the paper maintains a strong online presence through the iltasanomat.fi portal, offering real-time updates, video content, and commentary alongside its print edition. The newspaper competes in the Finnish market primarily with Iltalehti and, historically, with Helsingin Sanomat in the broader news space.

Ownership and reach: ISS is owned by Sanoma and distributed nationwide in Finland, with particular strength in urban areas. It also distributes digitally, aligning with Sanoma’s multi-platform strategy. The publication has played a prominent role in Finnish media for decades, often noted for its accessible style and emphasis on popular news topics.