Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:45:33 +0300Employers seek help to ensure workers are well-rested, happy
Absences due to physical illness have remained unchanged or decreased, but the share of absences related to mental health issues has increased.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:39:43 +0300Monday's papers: Finland's office re-entry, childless by choice and protecting a minority language
People in Finland are thinking about returning to the office, but what will that look like?
Sun, 26 Sep 2021 18:20:00 +0300Helsinki Airport no longer checking all arrivals' vaccination documents
Vantaa's mayor said that "the change was necessary to alleviate chaos at the airport".
Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:56:43 +0300With telework here to stay, tax officials eye changes to commuters' deductions, but unlikely to raise home-office deductions
The Taxpayers' Association of Finland is calling for changes in tax deductions for home offices, as teleworking is here to stay.
Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:10:49 +0300Afghans in Finland face an uncertain future
Following the chaotic withdrawal of western coalition forces from Kabul last month, Afghans in Finland face life in limbo.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:25:33 +0300306-kilo pumpkin wins Finnish mega-veggie championship
The 14th annual Finnish Giant Vegetable Championships drew gardening enthusiasts from all over the country to the south-central town of Mäntsälä on Saturday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:58:48 +0300NCP chair Orpo: Slash red tape to attract more foreign workers
The NCP chair pointed out that there is fierce competition for international experts and that Finland must assure it is an attractive option.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 11:59:28 +0300Police officer shot in Hämeenlinna
Officers returned fire "to stop a dangerous person". The police officer who was shot has been released from hospital.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:56:00 +0300Finnish Foley artists enjoy Emmy nominations, international success
The sound effects creators behind The Underground Railroad and Sound of Metal discuss their path to acclaimed international projects and the awards recognition that has followed.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:20:10 +0300Parliament returning to normal as 82% of MPs fully vaccinated
Due to Covid restrictions, only 74 MPs were allowed to participate in plenary sessions at a time.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:41:00 +0300Social and healthcare reform will bring more costs rather than savings, says consultancy
According to the group's estimates, the reforms will cost the average earner about 1,800 euros per year in extra municipal taxes for the first eight years of the reforms.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:57:11 +0300Man faces trial over football match racist abuse
The incident took place at an amateur football game in Kouvola in July last year.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:04:58 +0300Survey: Almost half of car buyers would consider an electric or hybrid vehicle
The Autobarometer 2021 survey also found that Finland's young people were becoming more interested in car ownership.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:52:29 +0300Ministries: Remote work recommendation to end in October
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health said that vaccine coverage should reach the government's target by the middle of next month.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:23:17 +0300Union report: Migrants suffer lower pay, prejudice, discrimination in Finland
Finnish recruiters and employers need to recognise and appreciate foreign qualifications and work experience, the TEK report recommended.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:31:28 +0300Finns Party MP acknowledges son suspected of drug offences
"I will do my best to give my son another chance and I hope others will do the same," Finns Party MP Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo wrote in a Twitter post.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:08:44 +0300Uusimaa Covid-19 gathering restrictions end next week
The end of limits on public gatherings in Uusimaa on 1 October means the whole of Finland will be free of restrictions on assembly.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:39:11 +0300HUS chief doc: Severe influenza season looming
"We should remember that hundreds of people die every year from the flu," the physician warned, recommending everyone get flu vaccines.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:05:26 +0300Low turnout predicted for January's provincial elections
A survey commissioned by local government foundation Kaks found that less than 40 percent of eligible voters could cast a ballot.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:43:27 +0300Friday's papers: Tinfoil hats, income tax cut, 'regular mum' makes strongman record attempt
MPs lamented the spread of conspiracy theories as they debated Covid passports, reports Hufvudstadsbladet.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:27:00 +0300Police turn to e-scooter data to trace suspects
The most recent case in which police have used e-scooter data was a suspected child harassment incident in Tampere.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:00:31 +0300Shipbuilder Meyer plans electric-powered luxury mega yachts
Able to reach a maximum speed of 23 knots, the vessel will have six decks and accommodate up to 44 guests.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:15:33 +0300Finland to receive first instalment of €2bn Covid recovery package
The money, which is part of an EU-wide €750bn package, is due to be announced at a Helsinki press conference next month.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:52:15 +0300APN podcast: Opening an account? Don't bank on it!
This week APN asks why banking can be difficult in Finland for international customers, and also examines the Yle News approach to Facebook.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:45:42 +0300Vantaa mayor slams border restriction extension
The City of Vantaa is responsible for carrying out the coronavirus-related operations at the airport, and spends about one million euros per week on those efforts.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:52:00 +0300Junes Lokka's third ethnic agitation trial begins in Oulu
Prosecutors have called for the former local politician to receive a suspended sentence following two previous convictions for the same offence.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:18:32 +0300Flooding in Finland is getting worse, new climate report says
Pori and Rovaniemi are among the areas to be worst affected in the coming decades, the Finnish Climate Change Panel warned in a new report.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:28:38 +0300Safety agency calls for more 30km/h speed limits on Finland's roads
The agency said lower speed limits often meant fewer accidents, but a survey found 30 percent of respondents said 30km/h was "too slow".
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:53:38 +0300Thursday's papers: NCP widens poll lead, Finnair mulls domestic cuts, Pukki's new home
September polling looks good for the largest opposition party, according to Thursday's Helsingin Sanomat.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:35:50 +0300Top US, Russian military chiefs meet in Helsinki
The meeting's agenda has not been made public, but it coincides with the aftermath of the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan.