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Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:55:18 +0200
Finnair announces new long-haul routes to Asia, United States
Finland's national airline will fly to about 100 destinations next summer, including 70 routes across Europe and ten to Asia.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:13:55 +0200
Police to look into facility's suspected abuse of autistic boy
Details about the alleged abuse in Hämeenlinna were published in an investigative report by Yle on Monday.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:34:57 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Vaccination divide, pet registry, Nazi name blunder
Helsingin Sanomat writes that Finnish health officials continue to favour a carrot over a stick when it comes to boosting coronavirus vaccine uptake.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:44:00 +0200
Study: Flu most contagious in freezing temperatures, Covid at +10 degrees
When the Covid-19 epidemic first started, it was widely thought that it might spread similarly to influenza, but new research found differences in how the viruses spread.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:59:25 +0200
Finland's crucial world cup qualifier in doubt as Balkans situation deteriorates
The Finnish national team is scheduled to play against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday 13 November in the city of Zenica.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:47:12 +0200
Police complete probe into far-right linked group, submit case to prosecutors
The investigation focused on a group of far-right sympathizers in the security sector including six police officers.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:57:23 +0200
MOT probe reveals "shocking" restraining methods at mental health facilities, failures by management
An investigation by Yle's MOT unit has uncovered the use of illegal restraining measures at mental health units, including the tying of a young boy to a chair using duct tape.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:41:42 +0200
Study: Reluctance to hire foreigners often reflects employers' lack of English
A fresh survey shows that lack of English as an in-company working language is a factor in the hiring practices of almost 40 percent of Finnish employers.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:59:19 +0200
Monday's papers: Government tensions, downside to telecommuting, human compost
Ilta-Sanomat examines growing tensions within the cabinet, while Helsingin Sanomat looks at problems in telecommuters' homes.

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 18:13:58 +0200
Earthquake rattles Santa Claus Village
A minor earthquake, described by one resident as "a proper jerk", shook Rovaniemi.

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:12:58 +0200
Fire aboard ship carrying flammable liquids on Gulf of Finland
According to the Helsinki Maritime Rescue Centre, the ship's crew extinguished the fire and the cargo was not in danger. As of Sunday evening, the MSC Shannon was still south of Raseborg.

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:13:19 +0200
Yle probe: Why do women in the public eye elicit rage?
Commenting on the appearance and behaviour of women in the media is a daily hobby for some. Why do women in the public eye irritate so many people?

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:29:14 +0200
Pandas may have to be returned to China, warns Ähtäri mayor
Ähtäri Zoo has run into financial difficulties. The city-owned company must decide the fate of two giant pandas by next summer.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:44:18 +0200
Finland urges citizens to leave Ethiopia immediately
So far only about 30 Finns have said they plan to leave the war-torn nation.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:45:49 +0200
Candles and songs as Finland observes All Saints' Day and Swedish Heritage Day
Two holidays fall on Saturday, but there are few significant changes to schedules.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:21:39 +0200
Young Russians face hurdles, prejudice living in Finland
"It seems that when people hear the name Gleb, they immediately think that talking to that person is harder than talking to a Finn," 18-year-old Gleb Shumaev explained.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:01:46 +0200
PM Marin concerned over Covid infections among unvaccinated
Vaccination coverage is close to 80 percent, the goal set by the government in early autumn, yet hospitals are filling up with Covid patients.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:25:12 +0200
Trans athletes face hate speech on and off the field
Transgender high jumper Jade Nyström describes the hate speech aimed at her, as the heated conversation around the status of trans-athletes in professional sports continues.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:33:37 +0200
Surge in illicit drug trade in Tampere
Police say no part of the city is immune to the influx of designer drugs, cocaine, and illicit prescription pills.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:02:43 +0200
Media bodies call for transparency in investigation into HS journalists
Three Helsingin Sanomat employees have been charged with disclosure of state secrets or attempted disclosure of state secrets.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:29:08 +0200
Intelligence service concerned about espionage at Finnish universities
A set of operational guidelines for institutes of higher education is currently being drawn up in light of concerns about the growing threat of espionage.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:44:25 +0200
Government prepares fourth supplementary budget to reduce net borrowing
The state will receive more tax revenue than expected this year as the Finnish economy has recovered quicker and at a higher rate from the Covid crisis.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:13:04 +0200
Friday's papers: Abandoned security guards, digital age divide, Tampere adjusting to trams
Jyväskylä's Keskisuomalainen reports on former local guards at the Finnish embassy still hoping to be evacuated from Afghanistan.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:18:48 +0200
Finland's Covid vaccination rate soon to hit 80% of over-12s, but that won't end the epidemic

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:10:45 +0200
Finland seeks to expand peacekeeping presence with missions in Africa
The country currently has an exceptionally low number of troops deployed for peacekeeping and crisis management operations

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:07:04 +0200
APN podcast: Haphazard healthcare and Finland's CV secrets
The All Points North podcast asks why a Helsinki resident struggled so much to access emergency HIV prevention drugs.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:19:18 +0200
Growing demand among students for mental health services
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the mental well-being of students even after a return to Finland's university campuses.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:12:00 +0200
Yle News: About us
Yle News is the English-language news department at Yle.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:56:49 +0200
Finland sees highest number of drownings since 2010
Changing weather conditions and alcohol use are key risk factors for accidental drownings in Finland.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:57:49 +0200
Appeal Court upholds life sentence for Kuopio sword attacker
Joel Marin was sentenced to life imprisonment last year after being found guilty on one charge of murder and 20 counts of attempted murder.



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