Finland's upcoming healthcare elections feature many familiar faces, including government ministers.

Johanna Vehkoo's conviction for calling a city councillor a "racist" and "Nazi clown" had been upheld by an appeal court last year, but was dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Finnish media explore the effectiveness of moving jobless services from TE offices to municipalities while Covid increases pressure on single-use plastic.

It could be a domesticated animal but may be a question of a wild Finnish forest reindeer.

An interactive map produced by public health authority THL aims to send an urgent message about a ticking time bomb affecting the future health of Finland's population.

The updated measures will also be rolled out in Espoo, Hyvinkää, Järvenpää, Kerava, Kirkkonummi, Mäntsälä, Nurmijärvi, Pornainen, Porvoo, Tuusula and Vantaa.

A paediatric specialist criticises estimates that one out of 50 kids contracting coronavirus develops long Covid.

The company said that a new kitchen, set to open later in the spring, will ensure better working conditions for employees as well as improve food handling.

This year's Golden Globe Award for best non-English-language film went to the Japanese film 'Drive My Car'.

Domestic outlets explore Kela's idiosyncrasies, valuable degrees and Finland's bargain basement homes.

Sunday's disruption followed a warning of fraudulent text messages sent in the OP bank's name on Friday.

Poor hygiene, unsafe driving, brown tap water, 190 hours of night work per month – former staff of Espresso House’s central kitchen in Helsinki share their experiences with Yle's MOT investigative reporting team.

Just 10 percent of respondents expect the new wellbeing services counties to improve services, according to a poll by the Foundation for Municipal Development.

The "tired fugitive" was checked by a veterinarian before being transported to Korkeasaari Zoo.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) told Yle that the current coronavirus situation is "very worrying" and attention must be especially paid to the capacity of Finland's healthcare system.

Eighty-seven people drowned in Finnish lakes and waterways during 2021's exceptionally hot summer months, which is 40 more than during the summer of 2020.

The ministerial Covid working group decided that current restrictions should remain in force until at least the end of January, as well as recommending the tightening of other measures.

The tech industry deal could serve as a template for collective agreements in other sectors.

Regional State Administrative Agencies and municipalities have the power to decide whether classes should be held remotely or not in their area of responsibility.

Police urged motorists in the capital's Haaga district to be careful.

The proposal to switch to remote learning will be discussed by a ministerial Covid woking group at a meeting scheduled for 2pm on Friday afternoon.

The Chief Physician however noted that the need for hospital and intensive care treatment has not increased in proportion to the number of cases.

However, there was a rise last year in the number of people aged 60 years and older with payment defaults.

Although the National Coalition Party (NCP) retained top spot in the latest poll, the NCP saw the biggest drop in support of any party compared to the previous voter survey.

Sales of alcohol at the S Group retail chain over the festive period were down about 10 percent on last year.

The feast day, known as loppiainen in Finnish, commemorates the wise men's arrival in Bethlehem to bring gifts to the newborn baby Jesus.

The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) also proposed shifting focus away from contact tracing.

The far-right group members are still suspected of terrorist offences.

The ministry said the proposal is based on the deteriorating coronavirus situation and how it could be further affected by schoolchildren returning to classrooms.