Prime Minister Sanna Marin told Yle that while the situation is worrying in terms of healthcare capacity, there is no need immediate to impose emergency measures.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute says that columns of artificial light piercing the sky can often be seen when temperatures drop to -20C or below.

The proposal includes a new amendment aimed at protecting patients in high-risk groups.

Tytti Yli-Viikari was dismissed from her role as head of Finland's Audit Office by Parliament in June.

Morning papers report that Prime Minister Sanna Marin was not the only government member who didn't isolate after a potential coronavirus exposure.

The Prime Minister said she had not been informed about updated guidelines that recommend ministers avoid social interactions after being exposed to the virus

The Port of Hamina-Kotka will convert wastewater to fuel that can be used in trucks.

The bus driver was sentenced to prison last year for his involvement in the 2018 crash that claimed the lives of four people and injured 22 others.

Authorities in southern Finland receive about 20 complaints per week about inconsistencies at restaurants and event venues.

The official visit maintains the Nordic neighbours' tradition that the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden meet each other soon after taking office.

A spike in students seeking help during distance learning periods has calmed, but schools in Helsinki still struggle to provide psychological services to kids within legal time limits.

'Compartment No. 6' and 'The Gravedigger's Wife' are on the longlist of 90 films for the Best International Feature Film category.

Five men were remanded in custody last week on suspicion of planning a terror attack, the first time ever such charges have been made against a far right group in Finnish history.

Finance Minister Annika Saarikko said she was not the right person to judge whether or not Marin's behaviour was disappointing.

The coordination group has called for tightened restrictions — or the use of Covid passes — at places like gyms, swimming halls, museums and events.

National Police Board data reveals that reports of violent crimes committed by children under the age of 15 have more than doubled since 2014.

A company in Turku found that reduced working hours with full pay increased job well-being and employee commitment, but reduced profits to zero.

Several hundred charter flights are scheduled for arrival in northern Finland in December.

One complaint concerns Marin's use of her official government phone while the second criticises her office's efforts to inform her of the coronavirus exposure.

A total of 122 MPs replied to Yle's survey, with 70 saying they were in favour of the move and 33 against. Some 19 MPs were unwilling to reveal their position.

The media speculates that Prime Minister Sanna Marin may face a political backlash over missed coronavirus exposure notices.

Helsinki is seeing a total of four different demonstrations or processions on Independence Day.

Finland declared independence on 6 December, 1917.

The Prime Minister told Helsingin Sanomat that she could have exercised better judgement after learning of Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto's (Green) coronavirus infection.

Studies suggest between five and ten percent of social and health workers in Finland are unvaccinated.

Finland continues to spark curiosity for its top spot on the world happiness index.

A citizens' initiative opposing Covid passes has racked up more than the 50,000 signatures required to be taken up by lawmakers.

Pekka Haavisto is working from home and not experiencing any symptoms.

Readers share their photos of the Arctic wave hitting Finland this weekend.

The Finance Minister says she wants more focus on the health of the economy.