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Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:02:29 +0200
Prosecutor drops case into racial abuse of Somali newsreader
Although the comment on an Instagram post was completely inappropriate, the offence was minor, the prosecutor says.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:34:13 +0200
Helsinki authorities tighten coronavirus restrictions, but ministry says not enough
City and privately-run facilities in the capital region will close for two weeks from 1 March, but there are exceptions.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:40:32 +0200
Police begin probe into guard dog association's training methods
Video material released by an animal rights organisation showed dogs being punched, kicked and strangled.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:54:18 +0200
Minister: State will support events industry for cancellations caused by Covid restrictions
Measures aimed at tackling the pandemic have had a huge impact on Finland’s events industry.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:04:12 +0200
Health authorities suspect falsified corona certificates behind shipyard outbreak
Nearly 800 workers at a shipyard in Rauma were ordered to quarantine after an infection outbreak.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:51:41 +0200
PM Marin: No return to normal after three-week shutdown
Sanna Marin said she wouldn't rule out the possibility of curfews if the Covid situation continued to deteriorate.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:55:43 +0200
Safety group recommends car seats for kids until age of 12
The Finnish Road Safety Council says children should travel in car seats until they're at least 150cm tall.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:58:58 +0200
Appeal court reduces Helsinki shooter's attempted murder conviction
The man's charges were reduced to attempted manslaughter while his prison sentence was cut from 10 to eight years.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:40:51 +0200
Expert: Finland's escalating corona cases won't decrease before May
The country's heightened coronavirus-related restrictions go into effect on 8 March.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:07:14 +0200
Friday's papers: School exposures, vaccines for teachers and jab queue
Experts warn that secondary school pupils may bring coronavirus infections to classrooms after the ski holidays.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:37:31 +0200
Around 50 people given incorrect vaccine dose in Pirkanmaa
Those affected will be contacted in person.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:30:28 +0200
How Finland's new shutdown will affect you
The restrictions and closures will be in place from 8 to 28 March.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:08:54 +0200
APN election edition: Anna-Maja Henriksson
The All Points North podcast asks why non-Swedish speakers would vote for the Swedish People's Party.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:27:22 +0200
Tallink reports 108 million euro loss, 3,000 layoffs
The Estonian ferry company joins other travel operators in suffering a terrible 2020.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:29:25 +0200
Finland announces March shutdown
The move will mean the closure of bars and restaurants for three weeks next month.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:32:50 +0200
Thursday's papers: State of emergency, faster coronavirus tests, hibernating bats
Thursday's papers are preoccupied by a possible coronavirus state of emergency as case numbers continue to rise.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:49:54 +0200
Alcohol sales in bars, restaurants down by 40 percent last year
A report by supervisory authority Valvira also found that overall alcohol consumption changed only slightly.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:18:49 +0200
Attempted murder accused denies charges, far-right links
The defendant was giving evidence on the second day of trial into the alleged attempted murder of a Finns Party aide.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:53:04 +0200
Uusimaa shops, gyms must ensure two-metre safety distance
The new measure does not apply to bars, restaurants or businesses with fewer than ten employees.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:42:03 +0200
Pyynikin Brewing to reduce Tampere production
The craft beer brewer is expanding to Estonia following the purchase of the country's third-largest brewer.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:46:53 +0200
16-year-old handed 9-year prison term for Vallila stabbing
The 18-year-old victim was fatally stabbed at least 20 times, the court heard.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:06:29 +0200
Inflation ticks up following Covid crisis lull
Finland's annual inflation rate increased to one percent after being held steady by the coronavirus' economic impact.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:53:13 +0200
Coronavirus 'third wave' coming, professor says
Intensive care coordinator Professor Matti Reinikainen says demand for hospital care could surge.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:53:46 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Corona comparisons, contact tracing delays, how heavy is snow?
In a worrying week of coronavirus news, Helsingin Sanomat compares the situation in Uusimaa to other EU capitals.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:54:50 +0200
Yle sources: Government agrees no singing, no dancing Covid policy for bars, restaurants
Restrictions would apply to licensed premises located in regions considered to be in the spreading phase of the epidemic.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:00:52 +0200
Traffic, mobile data show winter holidaymakers not deterred by worsening Covid situation
There were as many--or even more--people travelling domestically this week compared to the same period last year, data reveals.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:25:00 +0200
ICU feeling the strain as Covid patients moved from Helsinki to other regions
Intensive care patients have been transferred out of Helsinki.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:40:00 +0200
Parliament security chief admits leaking video of alleged assault of former PM
The official said he wanted to calm "turmoil" over whether the incident was an attack on Finnish democracy.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:40:21 +0200
Prosecutor: Attempted murder of party official was a crime not seen in 90 years in Finland
The attack occurred at Finns Party aide Pekka Kataja's home in July 2020.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:06:48 +0200
Sahara sand lands in Finland
The phenomenon was seen in southern as well as western parts of the country.



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