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Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:10:47 +0300
Jari Kurri takes full ownership of ex-KHL hockey club Jokerit
Kurri has acquired 40 percent of the club from a firm linked to Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin. 

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:47:37 +0300
NCP MP Ilkka Kanerva dies aged 74
The National Coalition Party MP had been on sick leave from his role in parliament.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:27:16 +0300
Police doubt political motive as Presidential Palace smeared with pro-Russia slogans
Police said the suspect, who is a Finnish citizen, was motivated by revenge against a decision by authorities.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:32:38 +0300
Migri director general to step down
Jari Kähkönen listed personal reasons and the well-being of his family as the main reasons behind his decision.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:37:56 +0300
Easter holiday reminder: Changes to retail opening hours, public transport timetables
The long holiday weekend will be busy on buses and trains, with some services already fully booked.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:35:31 +0300
Union extends UPM strike until mid-May
Paperworkers' Union members will continue the industrial action for a further two weeks after rejecting the most recent settlement proposal.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:50:19 +0300
Minister postpones Helsinki region municipal strike
The industrial action will close schools and daycare centres if it goes ahead.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:32:36 +0300
Finland ends general face mask recommendation
Despite the new recommendation, the country's health agency suggested continuing the use of face masks in a number of situations.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:53:53 +0300
Russia's Medvedev issues warning about Finland, Sweden Nato membership
The former Russian President said the Baltic Sea region may no longer be a nuclear–free zone if the two Nordic countries applied to join Nato.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:30:40 +0300
New law aims to cut red tape for Finland's international students
The amendments will mean students and their family members can receive resident permits for the duration of their studies.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:56:18 +0300
Young man suspected of sexually exploiting 129 minors
The suspect used social media to seek out and sexually exploit children, according to police.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:23:09 +0300
Thursday's papers: Nato report, women's voluntary military service, and the PM's leather jacket
Finland's security policy dominates headlines as the debate surrounding the country's possible Nato membership appears to have entered a new phase.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:59:34 +0300
Sámi activists win fishing rights case
The case turned on the tension between Sámi people's constitutional rights and the Finnish state's fishing permit system. 

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:40:41 +0300
Marin: Nato decision will happen "within weeks not months"
The PM stated that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven Finland to rethink its security strategy.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:04:48 +0300
Government report: Finland and Sweden joining Nato would increase security in the Baltic Sea region
The report sets out the implications and risks of Nato membership and marks the beginning of the official debate on a potential application for Finland to join Nato.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:16:05 +0300
Netflix to take over Finnish gaming company
The streaming platform stands to acquire over 90 percent of shares in Next Games.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:06:31 +0300
Finance Ministry predicts modest economic growth in shadow of war in Ukraine
The ministry's figures predict that GDP will grow by 1.5 percent this year, down from a previous forecast of 2.9 percent.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:53:24 +0300
Watch: Yle Areena launches live stream of baby chicks
The stream begins on Wednesday morning and runs until midnight on Good Friday.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:38:00 +0300
Long street dust season in store this year
This spring, the street dust season may be worse and longer than usual.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:12:46 +0300
Migri to inspect Jyväskylä reception centre over alleged shortcomings
The inspection is being prompted by complaints about the facility's condition.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:15:34 +0300
Wednesday's Papers: Nato report heads to Parliament, domestic violence during Covid, and nursing careers
Domestic violence increased during the pandemic.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:25:29 +0300
Authorities launch AI project to modernise Finnish prison labour
The pilot project will be rolled out in four different prisons around Finland.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:54:36 +0300
Report: Finland's bear population decreasing
The number of bears in Finland has dropped for the first time since 2017, according to a study by the Natural Resources Institute.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:10:06 +0300
Report: Shortcomings in Finland's handling of Covid crisis
One of the main criticisms was a perceived lack of cooperation and communication between various government ministries.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:26:52 +0300
Olivia and Leo Finland's most popular baby names in 2021
The list reveals some new trends, but traditional names also remain popular.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:55:41 +0300
Environmental activists block transit of Russian coal through Finland
Members of Greenpeace and the Extinction Rebellion climate action movement are attempting to block shipments of coal from Russia to Central Europe via Finland.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:53:38 +0300
Ministry considers allowing police to use passport fingerprints in solving crimes
The Ministry of the Interior is investigating whether fingerprints taken for passports and identity cards could be handed over to the police for the investigation of serious criminal acts.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:10:39 +0300
Minister: Patient Safety Act will not be presented to government
If the divisive legislation was implemented, it would enable administrators to compel striking healthcare workers to return to their jobs.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:27:55 +0300
Survey: Majority of Finns consider Russia a significant military threat
Russia's attack on Ukraine has soured Finns' perceptions of Russia, but the majority of respondents still considered Russian citizens to be pleasant people, according to business think-tank Eva.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:53:49 +0300
Two-day municipal worker strike stalls services in Tampere and Kuopio
Municipal workers in Tampere and Kuopio are in the midst of a two-day strike that has shut down schools and other services in the two cities.



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