Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:29:21 +0200Media reports PM Marin missed Covid exposure messages while out socialising
The Prime Minister told Helsingin Sanomat that she could have exercised better judgement after learning of Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto's (Green) coronavirus infection.
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:25:02 +0200Finland to consider mandatory Covid jabs for healthcare workers
Studies suggest between five and ten percent of social and health workers in Finland are unvaccinated.
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:11:50 +0200PM Marin draws attention as leader of "happiest nation"
Finland continues to spark curiosity for its top spot on the world happiness index.
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:29:38 +0200Push to ban Covid passes proceeds to Parliament
A citizens' initiative opposing Covid passes has racked up more than the 50,000 signatures required to be taken up by lawmakers.
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:26:47 +0200Finland's Foreign Minister tests positive for Covid
Pekka Haavisto is working from home and not experiencing any symptoms.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:41:13 +0200In pictures: Finland's deep freeze
Readers share their photos of the Arctic wave hitting Finland this weekend.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:40:35 +0200FM Saarikko bashes left's attitudes on debt
The Finance Minister says she wants more focus on the health of the economy.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:21:43 +0200Scrap metal prices reach all-time high, dealers buying all they can get
Most recycled metals in Finland go back into the domestic market, but some are shipped off to Asia and the Middle East.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:48:56 +0200Watch: Giant bunnies invade Turku
Turku's "Path of Light" is illuminating the city this weekend.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:27:36 +0200Five far-right terror suspects remanded into custody
Southwest Finland police arrested the suspects on Thursday evening.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:57:50 +0200Industrial Union calls overtime ban
The ban will come into effect from Saturday and will last for 16 days
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:52:00 +0200Finland's first Omicron cases identified
A group of five people are the focus of the first cluster of cases.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:30:47 +0200Temperatures headed toward -40C in Lapland
The biting cold could impact Independence Day celebrations on Monday
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:31:00 +0200Technical glitch provides 100s of motorists with nearly free petrol
Drivers rushed to tank up when the pump price at three stations in western Finland plummeted overnight to 14 cents/litre.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:39:52 +0200Finland brings back border testing for unvaccinated travellers
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:19:05 +0200FMI expert: Ice thickness unpredictable despite cold weather
Ice-venturers should wait until the ice cover reaches a thickness of at least 10 cm before walking on frozen water, according to expert Jouni Vainio.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:37:55 +0200Restrictions on gatherings tightened in Uusimaa
Regional authorities have announced a ban on indoor public events and gatherings of more than 20 people that do not require Covid passports beginning Saturday 4 December.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:07:54 +0200Friday's papers: Rebuff to Putin, money for testing, expert candidates
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:22:32 +0200THL recommends Covid booster shots for adults and vaccination for at-risk 5-11-year-olds
Finland's vaccine strategy is evolving.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:12:22 +0200APN podcast: Behind the curtain of Finland's Covid wards
All Points North finds out what life is really like for healthcare workers and patients on a Finnish coronavirus ward.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:56:25 +0200President Niinistö: Nato membership is between applicant and Nato — not Putin
Finland retains 'the option' to join Nato.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:15:55 +0200What might the latest Finnish government anti-pandemic decisions mean in practice?
The government is trying to slow the spread of the virus without fully banning public gatherings, but has an emergency brake if all else fails.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:56:07 +0200THL: ICU deaths down, 82% vaccine coverage
Some 53 patients are currently being treated in intensive care, the health authority announced during its weekly Covid briefing.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:45:16 +0200EU reminder sent over Finland's lack of passenger-notification system
The EU Commission has urged Finland to keep better track of international arrivals.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:18:08 +0200Second Finlandia Prize for author Jukka Viikilä
Jukka Viikilä has become one of the rare two-time winners of the prestigious prize for fiction.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:19:00 +0200Finns Party MP on trial for incitement charges, faces heavy fines
The case involves Facebook posts from May 2020, which targeted immigrants and asylum seekers
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:53:18 +0200Yle poll: SDP drops to third spot
The poll suggests support for the Greens has fallen.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:27:57 +0200Thursday's papers: Workplace Covid passport, electricity price spiking, malware warning update
Helsingin Sanomat reports that the government, unions and employers' groups are looking at extending Covid passport requirements into workplaces.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:41:00 +0200Daycare centres in Vantaa facing acute staff shortage
Covid-19 and the seasonal flu have led to a large number of employee absences
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:33:59 +0200Vaccine specialist defends THL's decision to limit booster jabs
The National Advisory Committee on Vaccines is expected to discuss offering the third dose of the vaccine to those under 60 on Wednesday.