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Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:54:30 +0200
Government meets to confirm fighter jet purchase
Finland is set to buy new fighter jets.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:25:48 +0200
Friday's papers: Ring trouble, middle-income issues and freezing rain
Oura rings are popular, but the company is struggling to keep up with demand.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:07:42 +0200
Helsinki to offer free period products to school pupils
The city will introduce free sanitary products in educational institutions as part of a trial.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:18:00 +0200
Watch: Kela unveils "flexible, sustainable" 2022 maternity package
The 'baby box' is not usually distributed until the spring, but in 2022 packs will be sent to expectant mothers from the beginning of the year.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:54:42 +0200
APN podcast: Finland's far-right terrorists and work opportunities beyond the capital
APN explores what a recent far-right terror plot says about Finland, and asks why the country wants to attract more foreign labour when many immigrants already struggle to find work.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:30:44 +0200
Hospitality union files complaint with competition authority about Wolt pricing
The union claims Wolt is abusing its dominant position in the market by making restaurants agree to unfair terms.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:27:30 +0200
Cold snap loosening its grip
Current bone-chilling conditions are expected to ease next week with temperatures above freezing all the way up into southern Lapland.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:44:11 +0200
Report: Finnish children's maths skills in decline
The research study found that while there are no significant differences in skills between girls and boys, the gap between the strongest and the weakest students is growing ever wider.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:53:20 +0200
PM Marin: No need yet to pull Covid "emergency brake"
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.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:44:21 +0200
Cold but pretty: Pillars of light decorate the Finnish skyline
The Finnish Meteorological Institute says that columns of artificial light piercing the sky can often be seen when temperatures drop to -20C or below.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:30:26 +0200
Health Ministry proposes vaccine mandate for care home workers
The proposal includes a new amendment aimed at protecting patients in high-risk groups.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:06:05 +0200
Sacked Auditor General facing several charges, prosecutor demands suspended sentence
Tytti Yli-Viikari was dismissed from her role as head of Finland's Audit Office by Parliament in June.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:23:59 +0200
Thursday's papers: Ministers ignored exposure warning, better guidelines needed, another no to saving Malmi Airport
Morning papers report that Prime Minister Sanna Marin was not the only government member who didn't isolate after a potential coronavirus exposure.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:54:29 +0200
PM Marin "sorry" for night out, cites comms failure
The Prime Minister said she had not been informed about updated guidelines that recommend ministers avoid social interactions after being exposed to the virus

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:52:30 +0200
Major Finnish port converting freighter wastewater into biogas
The Port of Hamina-Kotka will convert wastewater to fuel that can be used in trucks.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:58:53 +0200
Appeal Court upholds Kuopio bus crash verdict
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.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:42:35 +0200
Avi receives "daily complaints" about incorrect Covid pass checks
Authorities in southern Finland receive about 20 complaints per week about inconsistencies at restaurants and event venues.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:25:45 +0200
Sweden's first female Prime Minister visits Finland
The official visit maintains the Nordic neighbours' tradition that the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden meet each other soon after taking office.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:08:18 +0200
Helsinki kids face delays in getting help from school psychologists
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.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:13:14 +0200
Two Finnish-produced movies chase Oscar dream
'Compartment No. 6' and 'The Gravedigger's Wife' are on the longlist of 90 films for the Best International Feature Film category.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:50:27 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Far right terror plot, Covid among kids and an approaching snow storm
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.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:00:29 +0200
Minister on PM's night out, missed Covid exposure message: "It's not political"
Finance Minister Annika Saarikko said she was not the right person to judge whether or not Marin's behaviour was disappointing.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:50:31 +0200
Covid group: Situation worsens in Pirkanmaa
The coordination group has called for tightened restrictions — or the use of Covid passes — at places like gyms, swimming halls, museums and events.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:39:58 +0200
Finnish police: Violence among under-15s "significantly increasing"
National Police Board data reveals that reports of violent crimes committed by children under the age of 15 have more than doubled since 2014.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:33:53 +0200
Four-day workweek pilot reveals benefits, but also financial risks
A company in Turku found that reduced working hours with full pay increased job well-being and employee commitment, but reduced profits to zero.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:21:00 +0200
Strong signs of tourism revival in Finland's north
Several hundred charter flights are scheduled for arrival in northern Finland in December.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:49:39 +0200
Chancellor of Justice receives two complaints related to PM Marin's nightclub visit
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.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:51:38 +0200
Yle survey: Majority of MPs favour Covid pass for workplaces, Finns Party oppose
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.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:21:51 +0200
Tuesday's papers: PM apologises, counter-protesters detained, cold snap continues
The media speculates that Prime Minister Sanna Marin may face a political backlash over missed coronavirus exposure notices.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:32:28 +0200
Far right groups, counter-protestors demonstrate on Independence Day
Helsinki is seeing a total of four different demonstrations or processions on Independence Day.



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