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Sat, 14 May 2022 11:59:12 +0300
Russia cuts off electricity to Finland; industry group sees Nato link

Fri, 13 May 2022 19:19:01 +0300
Haavisto, Halla-aho downplay fears of possible Turkish Nato veto
Earlier on Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said allowing Finland and Sweden to join the alliance would be "a mistake".

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:46:24 +0300
President Niinistö speaks with Biden, plans to call Putin
The Finnish and US presidents held a joint phone call with the Swedish PM as the two Nordic nations move toward joining Nato.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:50:38 +0300
US military refuelling plane flies over Finland a day after Nato announcement
Defence officials were tight-lipped about the symbolic visit of the planes in Finnish airspace, which came as US troops joined exercises in southeast Finland.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:35:28 +0300
Turkey may oppose Finland and Sweden joining Nato, Erdogan says
Any potential application by Finland or Sweden to join the alliance must be ratified by all 30 member states.

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:25:24 +0300
Court weighs outlawing Cannonball biker gang
Prosecutors are calling for the motorcycle club to be disbanded because its main purpose is committing crimes.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:58:52 +0300
Households advised to prepare for cuts in Russian gas supplies
Utilities in southeastern Finland are urging customers to be calm, but to be prepared if Russia cuts off supplies.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:50:40 +0300
Inflation rate slows slightly in April
The biggest downward contribution to April's inflation rate came from a slower rise in fuel costs.

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:40:54 +0300
Cyber-attack worries boost cash withdrawals
A recent survey shows almost half of Finns believe that any crisis will make it important to have cash on hand.

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:40:24 +0300
Fitness association backtracks on stage shows at kids' competitions
Competition organisers plan to start running fitness competitions for children as young as 12.

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:08:33 +0300
Friday's papers: Reaction to Nato stand, Eurovision, stormy weather
Most of the nation's morning newspapers carry coverage of international reactions to Finland's expected application for Nato membership.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:34:15 +0300
Finland should brace for Russian cyber attacks, Traficom says
Although Finland's preparedness and defence capabilities are high, the transport and communications agency urges citizens to be well-prepared for network and power outages.

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:48:23 +0300
Key Finnish party leaders back Nato application
Leaders of key Finnish political parties voiced approval of an endorsement of Nato membership by the president and prime minister.

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:15:21 +0300
APN podcast: All points Nato
This week's show asks when Finland will really join Nato, how Finnish language immersion works without Finnish teachers, and wonders if the country can expect gold in this year's ice hockey world finals.

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:08:55 +0300
Survey: Harassment rife in the Finnish music industry
Around three-quarters of music professionals who responded said they recently experienced inappropriate behaviour, according to the findings.

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:46:42 +0300
Russia sees 'threat', allies offer support as Finland heads towards Nato
Reaction from Russia has not been positive.

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:50:27 +0300
Fortum planning "controlled exit" from Russia
The majority-state-owned Finnish energy company's primary option for departing Russia is to sell off its operations in the country.

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:03:05 +0300
HUS boss: Finland's spike of Covid deaths going unnoticed
It would be "catastrophic" if deaths caused by the epidemic continued at their current pace, according to Lasse Lehtonen.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:25:29 +0300
EVA poll: Split confidence Finland could defend itself alone
Respondents to a fresh survey see a close to 50/50 chance that Finland could repel a military attack without outside help.

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:09:15 +0300
Finnish leaders confirm support for Nato application
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin made the announcement on Thursday morning.

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:07:47 +0300
Thursday's papers: Security promise value, municipal pay battle and climate impact of logging
Boris Johnson's visit continues to dominate the news agenda in Finland.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:20:21 +0300
Paper: Nordic Nato nations pledge support for Finland, Sweden
A source told Norway's biggest newspaper the gesture should not be considered a binding "security guarantee."

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:36:49 +0300
Finland's last Lenin statue sparks heated debate
After Turku removed its Lenin statue, Kotka is the last Finnish city to have a monument of the founding leader of the Soviet Union.

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:11:27 +0300
"Look in the mirror", Niinistö tells Russia as Finland and UK make joint security declaration
"We make these commitments to our friends in Finland not just because we can, but because we must," PM Johnson said in a press conference after meeting President Sauli Niinistö.

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:41:09 +0300
Nordea downgrades Finnish economy outlook
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's recent Covid crackdown are keeping financial growth prospects more modest than initially expected, the bank says.

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:28:50 +0300
Police: Helsinki May Day Eve crash driver not intoxicated
Authorities continue to seek out people who may have witnessed incidents leading up to the collisions.

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:55:10 +0300
Saimaa ringed seal livecam back by popular demand
This is the seventh year fans get to watch the endangered seals bask in the sun via real-time livestream.

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:43:16 +0300
Nurses' union rejects pay deal, other municipal unions accept
The deal offered pay increases one percent above the general level of increase for the next five years. 

Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:00 +0300
MOT: Sanctioned Russians lose Janakkala holiday home, Jyväskylä rally cars
The reach of sanctions in force against Russian figures is getting broader. 

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:06:29 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Boris breezes in, labour dispute analysis and kids' fitness controversy
Boris Johnson's arrival in Finland is previewed in the press.



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