Shops may now drop mask requirements in areas where health authorities no longer recommend their use indoors.

Tytti Yli-Viikari also faces charges of payment fraud and misconduct in a public office over the use of Finnair Plus flight bonus points.

The latest voter poll shows very small changes in support for most of Finland's political parties, but the Left Alliance benefited from a dip in Green Party backing.

Helsinki police arrested 123 climate protesters late on Wednesday after they blocked one of the city's main bridges.

The number of people being treated in hospital for the virus has risen from 89 two weeks ago to 112 on Wednesday, with 33 patients in intensive care units.

A similar model in Norway offers full or partial student debt relief to graduates if they move to sparsely populated regions.

The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) said the average cost of treating a Covid patient was just over 16,000 euros.

Many businesses in the sector are struggling to pay their debts, the union said, as many farms are facing either bankruptcy or a bleak future.

The project will involve the cities of Helsinki, Turku, Espoo, Kirkkonummi, Vihti, Lohja and Salo.

Increased childcare duties and the strain placed on female-dominated labour market sectors were among the reasons behind the added impact, THL's report said.

Restrictions on bars and restaurants were relaxed across the North Savo region last Friday and in North Karelia in September.

The court said that people in need of mental health services should be able to receive the care they need without fear of that relationship being revealed.

Metereologists predict a cold turn to the weather during the upcoming holidays.

The researchers noted that the amount of help needed by victims will not become clear for some time.

"The unvaccinated coronavirus patients have a critical significance in the viability of the healthcare system," HUS' Acting Chief Medical Officer Jari Petäjä said.

Facebook-owned sites were down for an extended period on Monday.

MP Elina Valtonen said the funds were from her time working as an executive at the Royal Bank of Scotland.

The crash took place during morning rush hour at an unguarded level crossing that locals say was known to be dangerous.

Finland is to receive a record number of influenza shots, but it's unclear if there will be enough for everyone who wants them.

The deadline to appeal the verdict passed on Monday.

Current narcotics legislation has broad support in Parliament. 

Some slopes in Ruka are opening this coming weekend — with help from last winter's snow.

Finland's intensive care units are filling up with those who have not had Covid vaccine. 

Faced with a 30 million euro budget shortfall, last week police announced plans to begin co-determination talks affecting up to 250 jobs.

On Monday, Finland reported 1,302 new Covid cases since Friday and the country's case incident rate has also increased.

Certificates are generally available from the My Kanta healthcare portal, but not necessarily for all.

"Demands for action will be pretty tough. There will surely be demands for resignation," Nils Torvalds said.

More than 200 Finnish citizens were named in the largest data leak in history, 20 of whom have criminal convictions.

Finnish residents will pay some 40 euros per person per year over the next 30 years to finance the EU's Covid stimulus package.

Sebastian Tynkkynen wrote the texts in question in 2017.