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Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0300
Data protection ombudsman raps Finnish police over controversial facial ID app
Clearview AI uses publicly-posted social media photos scraped from the web for use in law enforcement agency investigations.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:49:30 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Poor police budgeting, rally partying, and a warm October
Finland's police are better funded than they were, but still say they need to cut staff.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:49:11 +0300
Smaller towns could lack representation in new regional assemblies
Finland's regional elections will see representatives elected to new assemblies.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:22:26 +0300
PTT: Grocery bills to grow next year
Prices are expected to rise by 1.8 percent, which is more than the projected rise in overall consumer prices.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:48:09 +0300
Helsinki ports switch to spot-checking arrivals' Covid status
The new arrangement is reliant on the personal responsibility of passengers, according to a city official.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:03:02 +0300
Extinction Rebellion, counter-protesters to face off in central Helsinki
Climate activists announced their demonstration plans 10 days ago.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:25:51 +0300
Sitra: Onshore wind could help Finland meet its climate targets
Onshore wind energy is the most cost-effective alternative to meet both the country's increasing energy demand and climate goals, the Finnish Innovation Fund has found.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:20:15 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Regional elections, winter of discontent, and real estate prices
Finland holds regional elections in January.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:01:48 +0300
Authority finds child welfare units keep inadequate records on use of disciplinary measures
The measures can include restrictions on communication and freedom of movement, personal checks and inspections, as well as placing a child in isolation or detention.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:01:22 +0300
Supo: Finland 'continually targeted' by foreign cyber espionage
Regarding other potential dangers, security agency Supo said that most significant terrorist threats were individuals and small groups from "right-wing or radical Islamist ideologies."

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:50:00 +0300
One dead, one injured following light airplane crash in Hyvinkää
The two-seater aircraft crashed as it was coming in to land at Hyvinkää airport.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:26:53 +0300
Finland's police begin talks aimed at cutting up to 250 staff
The announcement comes after the government decided to reduce the police's budget allocation for next year.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:35:45 +0300
Finance Ministry: Economy recovering quickly, but fastest growth phase is over
Finland's GDP is expected to grow by 3.3 percent this year, but will begin to slow down next year and drop to 1.4 percent by 2023.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:15:01 +0300
"I don't know how to stop": Finnish initiative offers self-help for people viewing sexually exploitative images of children
A study finds that nearly 40 percent of CSAM (child sex abuse material) users have sought direct contact with children after viewing illicit images.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:45:33 +0300
Employers 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 +0300
Monday'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 +0300
Helsinki 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 +0300
With 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 +0300
Afghans 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 +0300
306-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 +0300
NCP 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 +0300
Police 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 +0300
Finnish 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 +0300
Parliament 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 +0300
Social 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 +0300
Man 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 +0300
Survey: 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 +0300
Ministries: 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 +0300
Union 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 +0300
Finns 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.



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