uutiskatsaus

Uutiskatsaus is a Finnish term that refers to a concise presentation of the day’s important news. It functions as a brief overview intended to quickly inform audiences about the most significant events.

In Finnish media, uutiskatsaus appears as a short segment in television or radio news programs and as a compact online update. It is typically delivered by a news presenter or presented as a short written summary accompanied by visuals, with emphasis on clarity and brevity.

The content usually includes a selection of top stories from national and international news, covering areas such as politics, economy, society, and culture, and often also including weather and sports. The aim is to present the essentials in a straightforward, easy-to-understand form.

Purpose and usage: uutiskatsaus serves to orient readers or viewers who want a quick recap, and it can be produced multiple times a day for different platforms. It functions as a bridge between longer news reports and more detailed articles or broadcasts.

See also: news digest; roundup formats in broadcasting.