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Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:08:54 +0200
Finnish reservists' group sees spike in new applications
About 90 percent of the association's members are made up of trained conscripts or female volunteers.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:08:04 +0200
Finland demands Russia, Belarus be excluded from ice hockey world championship
Hosted by Finland, the 2022 ice hockey world championship finals are scheduled to take place from 13-29 May.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:46:34 +0200
Finland ends nationwide remote working recommendation
The Covid-era measure is expected to have a lingering effect on working culture.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:02:19 +0200
S-Group, Alko pull all Russian products from shelves
An S-Group spokesperson said Russia's invasion of Ukraine is "shocking and completely reprehensible."

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:45:27 +0200
Monday's papers: Finns and Russia, a changed relationship, spring in the air
Finnish-Russian relations have entered a "new era" following the invasion of Ukraine, according to one paper.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:56:16 +0200
Finland urges avoiding travel to Russia
Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Sunday told citizens not to travel to Russia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:38:54 +0200
Finland sends Ukraine helmets, but also joins EU proposal to finance weapons
The Defence Minister on Sunday said Finland was joining a European effort to help finance weapons for Ukraine.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:20:09 +0200
Customs: EU sanctions hitting Finnish companies
EU sanctions could impact a quarter of firms in Finland operating in Russia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:02:35 +0200
Finland closing airspace to Russian traffic
Russian planes will not be able to fly over Finland.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:19:37 +0200
Finland sends The Rasmus to Eurovision Song Contest
In the early 2000s, Rasmus had one of the biggest international followings ever to come from Finland.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:24:51 +0200
Finnish Nato referendum goes on parliamentary agenda
The citizens' initiative gathered the required signatures within a few days. 

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 21:17:31 +0200
Finland to grant permit for Estonian artillery exports to Ukraine
Estonia had previously bought the weapons from Finland.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:08:33 +0200
In pictures: Thousands in Finland protest Russia's attack on Ukraine
Protesters around Finland are staging demonstrations on Saturday in support of Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:30:20 +0200
Donations pour in for Ukraine
People in Finland have donated more than half a million euros to help Ukrainians.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:29:31 +0200
FM Haavisto: Russia could be ready to use nuclear weapons
Finland's Foreign Minister says that there is a risk of humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:56:43 +0200
Russia's threats to Finland "nothing new," Niinistö says
Nato has invited Finland to exchange sensitive military intelligence with the alliance.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:40:52 +0200
Finns stock up on iodine tablets
Iodine tablets, used to prevent the absorption of radiation, have sold out in some Finnish pharmacies.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:27:00 +0200
UMK 2022: Indie stars and nostalgic acts bet on Eurovision dreams
Here's a comprehensive guide to the artists competing on Saturday night for the chance to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest this spring.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:14:17 +0200
Russia shut out of Eurovision Song Contest, Finland to participate
The European Broadcasting Union announced Friday night that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. 

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:37:40 +0200
Wolf did not bite man in suspected attack, police finds
The incident took place at Lauhavuori national park in October last year.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:24:04 +0200
Yle probe reveals Finnish hockey team's links to Putin inner circle
The Helsinki ice hockey team Jokerit announced their decision to leave the KHL season early.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:28:39 +0200
Yle's Eurovision Song Contest appeal: Exclude Russia, or Finland will withdraw
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) told Yle that the competition is a non-political cultural event, but the situation in Ukraine is being closely monitored.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:07:07 +0200
Finland prepares for potential Russian airspace ban
Flights from Europe to Asia have continued uninterrupted through Russian airspace, but a possible airspace ban could also result in the EU denying Russian airlines access to Europe and North America.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:36:27 +0200
Saarikko, Orpo: Russian countermeasures are the price we have to pay
Any Russian response to western sanctions will have an impact on the Finnish economy, particularly in relation to energy prices.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:24:59 +0200
Stockmann reports 11% profit increase in 2021
While the fourth quarter of 2021 saw a boost in profit margins, Stockmann stores struggled during most of last year.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:07:51 +0200
Court dismisses human trafficking, rape charges against theatre figure Baltzar
Veijo Baltzar's alleged sex and aggravated human trafficking offences involved seven victims, police said.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:02:46 +0200
Finnish anti-war demonstrators take to streets in support of Ukraine
There were protests on Thursday in Helsinki, Tampere and Joensuu against Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:51:29 +0200
Friday's papers: EU sanctions, anti-war protests, shielding children
Parents should try to limit the war content kids are exposed to, tabloid Iltalehti writes.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:22:57 +0200
Finland halts Fennovoima project over security fears
The controversial project was approved in 2014, but lacked a building permit.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:22:36 +0200
Jokerit confirm decision to end KHL season early
The Helsinki club has played in the Russian league since 2014.



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