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Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:16:26 +0200
Finland to test all arrivals at Helsinki Airport
The spread of more infectious strains of the virus would further burden healthcare resources, officials say.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:10:54 +0200
Yle poll: Finns Party retains lead over PM's SDP
The populist party benefited from the political fallout over the repatriation of families from the al-Hol camp in Syria.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:13:24 +0200
Friday's papers: Vaccine rollout criticism, blood thinners and mutation mystery
Domestic news outlets cover Covid news from vaccine deliveries to lifesaving therapies.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:58:40 +0200
HUS to make it easier to get Covid certificates in English
Many countries now want travellers to prove they don't have coronavirus when they arrive.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:00:37 +0200
Banksy comes to Mänttä in free exhibition starting in May
The Serlachius Museum brings a Banksy exhibition to Pirkanmaa in 2021.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:01:05 +0200
Finnish Customs plans to cash in on confiscated bitcoin
The agency currently holds an estimated 60 million euros worth of the cryptocurrency.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:03:45 +0200
THL asks for airport testing as Finland looks to hold down Covid case numbers
The new British variant of coronavirus has been found in Finland.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:40:21 +0200
Left Alliance chair Li Andersson welcomes baby
The MP, on leave from her duties as education minister, has given birth to a baby girl in Turku.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0200
Private hospice firm faces murder, extortion charges in court
The suspected offences relate to the treatment of hospice patients between 2009 and 2014.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:19:25 +0200
Finland sees return of "old-fashioned" winter weather
Yle's meteorologist says Finland is set for a spell of subzero temperatures and snowy conditions over the coming days.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:15:50 +0200
Finland’s political leaders condemn Washington mayhem
President Niinistö called the storming of the Capitol building in Washington DC on Wednesday a "democratic nightmare."

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:06:32 +0200
Thursday's papers: Benefits and birthrates, private Covid jabs and smoother EV charging
Political turmoil in the US dominates domestic headlines but papers also highlighted everyday topics closer to home.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:22:00 +0200
Unions, employers want more funding for workplace vaccination programmes
Finland wants occupational health nurses to help administer vaccines.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:37:52 +0200
EMA approves Moderna vaccine, but few doses expected soon in Finland
The first shipments could arrive in the coming weeks, but the quantities will be small. 

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:56:12 +0200
HS: Ministry working group to recommend ending home care allowance
The final report is due later in the winter.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:17:25 +0200
Finns take bronze in world juniors
This is the seventh time Finland has finished third in the prestigious youth tournament.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:32:56 +0200
HS: Vastaamo's new owners make police complaint over purchase
The company's new owner acquired it in 2019. 

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:10:59 +0200
THL: Vaccinating whole population could take until December
Finland had expected more doses than actually arrived as part of the EU's vaccine procurement programme. 

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:05:11 +0200
Helsinki, regions extend Covid restrictions
Several Finnish regional authorities announced restrictions would remain in place.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:00:46 +0200
Restaurant giant NoHo cuts 55 jobs, furloughs hundreds 
The firm said the cuts were needed to minimise the financial impact of Finland's pandemic-related restrictions.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:58:48 +0200
Construction starts on bike tunnel beneath Helsinki Central Station
Cyclists will share the 220-metre tunnel with pedestrians and have access to a bicycle parking lot with 1,500 spaces.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:07:58 +0200
VR to launch joint ticketing with local buses, taxis
The aim is to offer one-stop reservations of all travel services and encourage motorists to use public transport.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:41:22 +0200
Police detain 15-year-old in Helsinki stabbing incident
The suspect and a 17-year-old victim were friends, according to police.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:34:56 +0200
Lapland police wrap up fatal hunting accident probe
A 30-year-old mountain biker died after being hit by a bird hunter's gunshot in October.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:47:32 +0200
Children of Bodom founding guitarist Laiho dies at 41
The metal band Alexi Laiho founded in 1993 went on to become one of Finland's biggest music exports.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:50:07 +0200
More cases of new coronavirus variant found in Finland, Helsinki begins vaccinations at old-age homes
If the new form of the virus spreads, Finland may have to impose tougher restrictions.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:37:00 +0200
Marin: Vaccine roll out is a "marathon, not a sprint"
In her first interview of 2021, the PM spoke about Finland’s vaccination process and the possible need for tighter restrictions.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:42:01 +0200
Coronavirus vaccine delivery "slower than expected"
Finland received a delivery of about 40,000 doses on Wednesday, with vaccinations set to continue next week.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:52:27 +0200
Minor earthquakes shake buildings in southern city of Kouvola
The largest of ten quakes measured 2.0 in magnitude, according to the Institute of Seismology at Helsinki University.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:14:40 +0200
Heavy snowfall will bring hazardous driving conditions to east and south
The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a warning of "bad" or "very bad" road conditions for nine regions.



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