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Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:03:14 +0200
Incoming Finnish environment minister on Glasgow climate deal: "Something, but not enough"
Greens MP Emma Kari, who takes over as environment minister this week, said that while climate conferences often end in disappointment, progress was still made.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:20:26 +0200
Monday's papers: Push to ban workplace Covid passports, language barriers, lost in the woods
Ilta-Sanomat reports that a citizens' initiative to ban the introduction of Covid passports in the workplace will be taken up by Finnish lawmakers.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:18:05 +0200
Climate Minister highlights financial support for climate loss
Krista Mikkonen (Green) said rich countries should do more to help nations coping with the effects of climate change.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:47:44 +0200
Can Sote reform improve foreigners' experience of Finland's social and healthcare system?
Our audience had many ideas for improving the system as Finland heads into a healthcare vote.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:29:23 +0200
Schools start later to prioritise teen sleep
Three Finnish cities have abandoned 8am school mornings to help adolescents get more sleep.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:54:21 +0200
"No sense in building a fence," border official says
Finland is party to international agreements ratified to ensure the humane treatment of migrants.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:55:25 +0200
FM: Finnish-speakers rumoured to be involved in human smuggling on Belarusian border
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told Yle there were reports of Finnish-speaking traffickers in Belarusian border areas.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:22:34 +0200
Asperger's in women significantly under-diagnosed
The past 20 years have seen a seven-fold increase in cases of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosed in girls and women in Finland.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:27:41 +0200
Police detain activists following climate protest outside Helsinki City Hall
The protest was timed to coincide with the final day of the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the Elokapina climate action group said.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:10:17 +0200
Citizens' initiative calling for trans law reform moves to parliamentary committee
The citizens' initiative coincides with a government proposal to amend the same laws.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:58:31 +0200
Finland considers new asylum rules amid Poland-Belarus migrant crisis
Some 30 migrants have arrived in Finland as a result of a crisis the EU says was orchestrated by Belarus.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:04:38 +0200
Union calls for salary transparency to tackle Finland's gender pay gap
Women in Finland earn on average about 16 percent less than men.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:11:46 +0200
Friday's papers: Third shots, snow arriving and micro living
Domestic media outlets explore Covid boosters, snowstorms in November and space savers for remote workers.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:37:54 +0200
Opposition challenges government again over Polish border crisis response
Opposition parties have called on the government to update Finnish legislation to prepare for a possible border situation such as that faced by Poland.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:01:44 +0200
European Commission upgrades forecast for Finnish economy
According to the Commission, economic activity in Finland recovered to pre-pandemic levels in the middle of this year.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:01:00 +0200
Vegan "chicken lover" protests KFC launch in Finland
The launch of Finland's first Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet did not go as planned. 

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:24:33 +0200
APN podcast: A Wolt from the blue
The All Points North podcast considers what to take away from one of the biggest deals in Finnish business history.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:15:12 +0200
First Somali-background MP sent noose in the mail
Suldaan Said Ahmed said that this was one of many incidences of racist abuse during his political career.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:14:03 +0200
Finlandia literary prize shortlist unveiled, half of candidates are previous winners
Winners and nominees for the nation's top literary award are virtually guaranteed brisk sales in the run-up to Christmas.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:01:07 +0200
Reported hate crime figures down slightly in 2020
The most common type of hate crime was assault, according to the Finnish Police University College.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:50:12 +0200
THL urges caution as festive season approaches
At their weekly Covid briefing, health officials urged people to be cautious as the pre-Christmas party season approaches. 

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:11:16 +0200
Hospitality Association: Extension of restrictions unreasonable
Restaurant restrictions were meant to expire on Monday.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:08:48 +0200
Thursday's papers: Covid measures, Wolt's rich and poor, and Bosnia tensions
Covid case numbers have increased the pressure on the Finnish healthcare.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:58:16 +0200
Study: Mental health issues account for over half of Finland's disability pensions
The study found that socio-economic factors such as employment rates and income led to significant regional differences in retirement due to mental health issues.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:18:15 +0200
Pandemic worsens in Kemi-Tornio area and Kymenlaakso; health officials call for new restrictions
The Covid situation has taken a turn for the worse near the Swedish border and in the southeast.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:30:46 +0200
Watch: Wolt couriers react to firm's €7bn acquisition
One courier who took a break from delivering lunch in Helsinki said he hoped for an extra euro per delivery.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:34:26 +0200
State investment firm Solidium tops limited liability companies' tax list
Holding company Solidium paid over 95 million euros in corporate taxes in 2020.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:25:24 +0200
Supo suspects it was target of espionage via job application process
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service suspects that people have applied for Supo jobs as a way to find out about those who are hired.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:28:24 +0200
Wolt CEO hails multi-billion-euro sale, says it was a "difficult decision"
The delivery-firm deal is one of the biggest in Finnish business history.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:55:06 +0200
HUS boss calls for clarity on government's Covid decision-making process
On Tuesday the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS), Finland's largest, raised its preparedness level due to the worsening Covid situation.



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