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Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:41:00 +0300Clocks go back as Covid crisis delays EU decision
A 2019 European Parliament vote to end the practice of changing clocks every March and October has stalled in the EU Council of Ministers.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 12:53:00 +0300Watch: Lapland electric surfer becomes viral Instagram hit
An Instagram reel of a surfer on an efoil board skimming across a Lapland river has so far been viewed nearly 32 million times.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:29:21 +0300Finland appoints Sámi reconciliation commission to investigate indigenous injustices
The commission will assess historical and current discrimination against the Sámi people, including the role of the Finnish state.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:14:57 +0300Finland to warn of cyber security threats via 112 app
The app is available in all major app stores.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:45:00 +030015 convicted over Helsinki assault
Some 15 young men were convicted of assaulting a minor.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:35:00 +0300THL wants Covid pass for nurses and care staff, ministry cool on idea
Health officials want to ensure care staff are vaccinated.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:01:15 +0300Court orders Migri rethink on Afghan asylum seekers
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that the Immigration Service must re-examine applications as conditions in Afghanistan have significantly worsened.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:21:19 +0300THL: Schoolboys increasingly obese
A variety of lifestyle factors may lie behind the rise in childhood obesity, says the health agency.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:00:25 +0300HS journalists face prosecution over intelligence centre story
A story published in 2017 revealed some details about the Finnish military's intelligence service.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:03:50 +0300Finland drawn in 'group of death' at Women's Euro
The Finns got a tough draw for the European Championships next summer.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:02:38 +0300Niinistö meets Putin in Moscow with trade, transport and climate on the table
The Finnish and Russian presidents met face-to-face for the first time in more than two years, with some fraught issues possibly on the agenda.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:12:14 +0300Friday's papers: Finland's new anti-racism effort, an end-of-year tax surprise and a very special Moomin mug
Finland has adopted a new programme to address structural racism and hate speech in the country.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:38:38 +0300Greens name Atte Harjanne as chair of parliamentary group
Harjanne will replace Emma Kari as she takes her position as Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:14:28 +0300Court issues sentence for controversial city councillor
Teemu Torssonen was given a sentence of one year and five months' probation after being convicted of aggravated assault, a firearms offense and making an illegal threat.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:31:09 +0300Restaurant restrictions extended until mid-November in parts of Finland
The government says restrictions must be kept in place since vaccination coverage is still short of the target level.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:45:01 +0300APN podcast: Fighting discrimination and the PM's boomergate
Discrimination rules remain complicated in Finland.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:25:52 +0300EU ministers give green light to Finland's Covid recovery plan
The approval means that Finland will receive an initial payment of about 271 million euros to help the economy recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:45:47 +0300Daily smoking declines, snus use on the rise
According to new statistics, smoking is on the rise among women, whereas snus use is most common among young men.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:17:22 +0300Tampere Arena ends naming-rights agreement with Uros, cites financial concerns
The arena's board said the decision was based on the tech firm's weak financial position and negative publicity surrounding the company.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:34:57 +0300Covid passport boosts vaccinations among young adults, coverage nearly 78%
The introduction of the Covid passport seems to have spurred people under 35 to take their first dose of vaccine.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:42:56 +0300Finland to help Covid-hit Latvia
Latvia made an official request to EU countries for assistance due to the country’s deteriorating Covid situation.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:01:40 +0300Firefighter recounts experience of racism, harassment in emergency services sector
The former emergency services worker waived his right to anonymity because he wants to inspire a cultural change in the sector, as Finland's social affairs minister calls for action.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:03:19 +0300Public transport fares rising again in Helsinki region
According to Helsinki Region Transport (HSL), there are few alternatives to price increases, due to the financial blow from the pandemic.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:21:49 +0300Customs reveal extensive snus smuggling network
Officers believe the contraband has originated in Sweden, travelled via Central Europe to the Baltics and eventually to Finland.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:40:13 +0300Children sent home from Helsinki daycares due to staff shortages
Helsinki Deputy Mayor Nasima Razmyar (SDP) describes the state of early childhood education as a "house of cards" near collapse.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:43:42 +0300Thursday's papers: Vaccinating kids, Holocaust denier apologises, football cliffhanger
A controversial department store owner has rowed back on his weekend social media posts about the Holocaust and a secretive elite intent on global domination.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:55:23 +0300Japanese artist uses 300km of string in sprawling EMMA exhibit
The exhibit by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota opens at the Museum of Modern Art in Espoo on 27 October.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:54:09 +0300NBI make "significant progress" in Vastaamo data breach, blackmail probe
The NBI is following leads outside of Europe and has ruled out several suspects in the data breach.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:10:28 +0300STT: Bar, restaurant restrictions to be extended
The news agency said the government is reviewing how restrictions could be extended before they expire at the end of the month.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:04:34 +0300Some Finnish firms see gains, others continued losses in Q3
Although many firms are beginning to recover from the Covid crisis, there are still many challenges facing the Finnish economy.