Finland Yle Uutiset
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:50:46 +0200Disney buys Finnish "Untold Arctic Wars" WWII documentary series
The series will be available on Yle Areena from Monday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:15:28 +0200Monday's papers: Finland's Russian relations, rising rates and grocery competition
Domestic outlets explore Finland's special relationship with Russia, rising mortgage costs and fresh competition in the grocery sector.
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:31:05 +0200Marin: Finland could provide financial aid to Ukraine
The PM said that any possible sanctions on Russia would impact the Finnish economy, as Moscow would likely respond with counter-sanctions.
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:31:05 +0200Restaurant restrictions to be eased on Monday, maybe lifted in March
As of 14 February – when Finns celebrate "Friends' Day" – bars and restaurants may remain open until midnight.
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:29:09 +0200Niinistö, Haavisto urge diplomatic resolution to Ukraine crisis
The president and foreign minister said war could send shock waves through Europe, but that a peaceful resolution is still possible.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:14:35 +0200Weekend of protests in Helsinki, Lappeenranta and Tampere
Even as many Covid restrictions are to be lifted early next week, protests against such measures continue in Finland.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:12:35 +0200Foreign Ministry urges Finns to leave Ukraine immediately; pulls out some embassy staff
The ministry said on Sunday evening that some Embassy staff members were being repatriated.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:50:33 +0200Government aims to boost casual employment, student jobs
The cabinet announced steps aimed at improving student welfare and employment rates.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:28:26 +0200Capital city region to remove all event restrictions
Regional authorities say the Covid-19 situation is now stable.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:31:13 +0200Finland signs F-35 fighter jet deal
Finland is buying 64 of the Lockheed Martin jets and weapons systems in a deal valued at 8.4 billion euros.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:01:50 +0200Foreign Minister Haavisto: EU's joint response to Russia shows unity
Russia's foreign minister had demanded separate replies from member states to his letter seeking clarification on security demands.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:09:03 +0200500+ Finnish troops headed to Nato-led drills in Norway
Norway has hosted the military exercises every other year since 2006.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:07:31 +0200Finland evacuates about 50 more people from Afghanistan
The evacuees include former employees of the Finnish Embassy in Kabul as well as citizens or permanent residents of Finland.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:22:41 +0200Finland set to end negative Covid test requirements at borders
Passengers arriving from outside the EU and Schengen areas must still provide vaccination certificates or proof of recovery from Covid until 13 March.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:45:57 +0200Skier Niskanen wins gold for Finland
The medal is Finland's fourth of the 2022 Winter Olympics so far, and the third for the Niskanen family.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:33:00 +0200Finland mulls ending use of Kela cards
The physical card could be replaced by a mobile phone app, as the social insurance institute weighs up the available options.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:23:18 +0200Friday's papers: Immigration amnesty, petrol price spike and snow clearing issues
Disputes over immigration and petrol prices have occupied Finnish politicians.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:53:00 +0200Omicron surge likely peaked in Uusimaa, ICU load falls to 3-month low
Covid infections have steadily declined over the past four weeks, and the worst may be over for Omicron in the Helsinki region.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:50:24 +0200Rise in Finland's birth rate not just due to Covid
Changes in values and attitudes are likely to have played a part in Finland's newly rising birth rate.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:31:08 +0200APN podcast: A convoy of demands, disturbances and disappointments
All Points North follows the trail of questions left behind by the Convoy Finland demonstration, and hears about the effects climate change is having on Finnish winter sports.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:41:23 +0200Ukraine crisis raises doubts about Fennovoima nuclear project
Some shareholders want to pull out of a planned nuclear plant to be built by a Russian firm in Pyhäjoki.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:05:17 +0200Convoy Finland protest to continue until Sunday
A few dozen demonstrators were still on hand across the street from Parliament on Wednesday when the protest was originally scheduled to end.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:07:40 +0200Finnish skiers take silver and bronze in 10km Classic
Kerttu Niskanen and Krista Pärmäkoski finished second and third in the 10km Classic.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:35:31 +0200Some healthcare districts bring back unvaccinated workers due to staff shortages
Several hospital districts had suspended employees after a Covid vaccine mandate came into force last week.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:05:17 +0200Thursday's papers: Future of telecommuting, Åland returns Covid tests, kids in trucks
A new poll shows that a majority of people now telecommuting would like to continue working from home, at least part-time.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:06:40 +0200Healthcare unions propose five-year pay rise plan to tackle nursing shortage
Representatives are currently negotiating a new collective agreement for the social and healthcare sector.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:49:31 +0200Reliability of home Covid test kits vulnerable to Finland's chilly temperatures
Home test kits sold in shops and pharmacies need to be stored at temperatures between 2 and 30 degrees Celsius, depending on the brand.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:48:03 +0200Finns Party's Halla-aho likely to chair Foreign Affairs Committee
The outgoing chair, Mika Niikko, resigned after backlash caused by a controversial tweet.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:40:51 +0200Norwegian grocery delivery challenger arrives in Finland
The exclusively-online delivery firm Oda is aiming to take market share from Finland's two supermarket retail giants.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:12:08 +0200Finland's retirement age creeping up
In 2021 older Finns stayed in their jobs six months longer than just one year before.