It's hoped that a scheme to reimburse event organizers for unavoidable cancellations will revitalize the sector.

Papers report progress in budget talks, but also speculation that clashes could bring down the government coalition.

Two applications for the import and sales of home tests were registered today by Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea. One of the applicants is retail chain Lidl.

A labour helpline for migrants saw calls increase by 20 percent during the pandemic.

The Tampere seniors’ hospital has been written up for hygiene deficiencies.

International recognition places the region among world-class nature tourism destinations.

A Ministry of Justice-commissioned study found most hate speech appeared on online forums.

Young people in Finland would like more support from adults in situations involving online harassment.

A Customs official has previously estimated that up to 40 times more packages will require clearance from officials.

Yle's political correspondent said it was a case of "the Centre Party vs. the rest"

Disagreements among the governing parties and criticism of the coronavirus exit strategy feature in Thursday's papers.

Six other suspects were released by police on Tuesday afternoon.

Former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä was allegedly attacked as he crossed the street near Parliament buildings in January.

The perpetrator has demanded a lesser sentence but six victims asked for more compensation for injuries they suffered.

A regional prosecutor questions whether the police, prosecutors and criminal courts need to be involved in such cases.

The committee said that Janne Järvinen, who faces a prison term, will not represent Finland at the Tokyo Olympics.

Kids' outdoor hobbies will be OK later this month and by June, graduation parties will be allowed in some areas.

An annual sign of spring, paving work begins soon in some areas, with most projects getting underway in May.

The THL and child welfare union say the crisis worsened already-present shortcomings within child protection services.

Midweek Finnish dailies focus on the government Covid exit strategy, budget talks, a wintry setback and other topics.

Fi-Nergy was the subject of nearly 1,000 complaints to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority last year.

According to police, a 24-year-old victim was stabbed during a fight between about 10 young people.

Media outlets, including Yle, had complained about the decision to conceal names of people earning over €100,000 per year.

The redacted messages were released following a ruling by a Turku court this week.

The 2021 World Press Freedom Index found that violent attacks on journalists in the EU doubled over the past year.

At one point on Tuesday, the bells rang non-stop for an hour.

The report, 'Unequal Finland', says differences between regions are at the heart of a growing national divide.

The firm also says it plans to permanently shut down a mill in Sweden.

A new battery plant in the west coast city gets the go-ahead and two similar fatal accidents spark traffic safety fears.

Countries around the world have successfully used naloxone programmes to reduce opiate overdose-related deaths.