The motion was passed in Parliament by 107 votes to 32 and will see a temporary amendment added to the Communicable Diseases Act.

There have been a lot of stories on the Yle News website this year.

Regional elections will not be held in Helsinki, which is reflected in the support for the Greens and the Centre Party.

Just under half of those polled believe that PM Sanna Marin's government has succeeded fairly or very well in its duties.

More coronavirus restrictions came into force in Finland on Tuesday, including stricter border controls.

The Transport Workers' Union AKT has called a 24-hour strike at all Finnish ports on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office has classified communications pertaining to culture funding debates this past autumn.

Finland's main priority during the pandemic has been to secure the provision of healthcare services, according to THL director Mika Salminen.

Average prices of used cars are up ten percent as vehicle production is hit by supply chain shortages.

Climate change is making it more difficult for reindeer to graze as their food is trapped under ice.

The year's final episode of All Points North looks at local election implications, the effects of—and responses to—global climate change, Covid-19's ups and downs, and much more.

Additionally, a cold temperature warning is in effect in North Karelia on Saturday and Sunday.

A one-month period of restrictions could cost up to 100 million euros within the restaurant industry alone, according to a ministry memorandum.

Table feeding is important for the survival of many bird species in Finland during the winter months, according to one specialist.

Check out our regional breakdown to see the measures that are coming into effect in your area over the Christmas period.

Finland's President Sauli Niinistö and his wife Jenni Haukio sent peaceful Christmas wishes to the nation via a photo on Twitter.

The Christmas Peace Declaration, with its roots in the 14th century, is a tradition held dear by many people in Finland.

A low pressure front is expected to bring snow showers, with the depth of snowfall ranging from more than 30 centimetres in Finnish Lapland to just a few centimetres in the southwest.

Finland winds down as the country heads into Christmas.

The demand for home tests is outpacing supply as people stock up before holiday gatherings.

Finland is introducing fourth Covid vaccine doses in an effort to protect against the Omicron variant.

An agreement between the paper workers' unions and UPM can not be reached prior to the walk-out date.

Low pressure will sweep across Finland, which means even the southern part of the country will have snow cover over the holiday period.

The vaccinations are focused in areas where Covid is most prevalent in humans.

In Finland, Santa Claus is known as Joulupukki (literally, the 'Christmas goat') and usually visits Finnish children in their homes on Christmas Eve.

The city's other coal-fired plant is scheduled to shut down in 2023.

A nomination would mark the first time in 20 years since Finland was represented in the category.

Finland tightened restrictions on Tuesday.

Finland announced new measures on Tuesday.