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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:36:23 +0300
Helsinki Airport streamlines operations into one terminal
The airport's nearly ten-year development programme will be finished with the opening of a new baggage claim hall next year.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:38:56 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Economic forecast, NCP harassment scandal, midsummer congestion
The heaviest traffic during the Midsummer weekend is likely to take place on Thursday, causing congestion and long transit times, Finland's transport agency warns.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:04:45 +0300
Paper: Finland blocks sale of real estate near Lapland airport to Russian buyer
The sale of real estate and land in the vicinity of airports can be seen as potentially posing strategic military risks.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:36:56 +0300
Parliament investigates secretly-taken photo of Green MP
The picture was tweeted by a male member of the Power Belongs to the People (VKK) party with a caption suggesting that he was experiencing "sexual harassment".

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:25:55 +0300
Eurostat: Alcohol prices in Finland highest in EU last year
Finland was the fifth most expensive country in the EU in 2021 in terms of consumer prices in general, behind Denmark, Ireland and Luxembourg.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:13:14 +0300
Luke: Finland's wolf population growth stalling
There were about 290 wolves in Finland in March, almost the same number as last year, Finland's Natural Resources Institute (Luke) says.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:17:13 +0300
Amateur metal detectors find Viking-era silver coins, jewellery in Finnish field
The items are believed to be from the 10th century.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:47:27 +0300
Haavisto: Turkey's concerns unlikely to be resolved before Nato summit
While negotiations have progressed on some issues, there is still a long way to go to reach agreement on others, according to President Sauli Niinistö's office.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:22:57 +0300
MP Rydman resigns "indefinitely" from NCP parliamentary group following harassment claims
The National Coalition Party said that the matter may be revisited if the outcome of any future investigation restores confidence in the MP.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:53:17 +0300
THL: Drop in respiratory infections during Covid pandemic
There was an uptick in tick-borne illnesses, according to THL statistics.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:24:13 +0300
Agency warns of insect repellents' environmental risks
Risk assessment work to determine the possible adverse effects of active chemicals rely on people following the repellent's instructions of use, according to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:24:28 +0300
Employment continued to rise in May
The unemployment rate has also fallen to its lowest level since March-April of 2008.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:24:49 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Kurdish question, emergency meeting, and a turnaround in weather
Meteorologists say that the shift in the weather from Tuesday to Wednesday was the most dramatic of the summer.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:53:54 +0300
Finland lifts all Covid border restrictions
There is no longer any requirement for passengers arriving from outside the Schengen or EU areas to show a vaccination certificate or negative coronavirus test result.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:41:50 +0300
Court imprisons Turku politician, girlfriend for secretly filming children in school showers
The two defendants in the case were convicted on charges of spreading sexually indecent imagery of a child and sexual exploitation of a child.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:40:34 +0300
Germany "very confident" Finland, Sweden will join Nato
Nato is hosting talks between officials from Finland, Sweden and Turkey in Brussels on Monday aimed at breaking the deadlock over Turkish opposition to the Nordic nations' membership bids.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:21:26 +0300
Finnish Institute in St. Petersburg closes, cites "impossible" operating conditions
The institute was set up to serve as a crossroads for the Finnish and Russian science and culture sectors.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:26:27 +0300
Mining firm Terrafame receives new environmental permit
Terrafame has been operating in Sotkamo on the basis of temporary permits despite an increase in mining and emissions.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:42:01 +0300
Rydman harassment claims put NCP leadership under "intense pressure", parliamentary expert says
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has probed allegations by several women regarding inappropriate behaviour by National Coalition Party MP Wille Rydman, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Sunday.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:30:56 +0300
Lapland paper mill set to become textile recycling plant
The repurposing of the factory in Kemi will create some 270 new jobs.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:17:33 +0300
Paulig knock-off to appear on Russian market
Coffee served at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum bore a striking resemblance to the Finnish giant.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:50:03 +0300
May air travel shows signs of recovery
Passenger numbers increased by nearly 20 percent compared to April.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:13:53 +0300
Monday's Papers: Nato discusses Turkey, #MeToo, Midsummer weather
Multiple papers discuss the claims alleging inappropriate behaviour by National Coalition Party MP Wille Rydman.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:44:27 +0300
Sanna Marin says she won't run for president
The PM on Sunday talked to reporters on topics ranging from the rising cost of living to harassment.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:03:41 +0300
HS: NBI investigated NCP parliamentarian
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) looked into allegations by several women regarding inappropriate behaviour by National Coalition Party MP Wille Rydman, reports Helsingin Sanomat.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:58:17 +0300
Johnny Depp takes stage in Helsinki, Tampere
Hollywood actor and musician Johnny Depp is performing in Helsinki's Kaisaniemi Park on Sunday.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:46:03 +0300
Defence Forces: Few wind power locations available
Finland is increasingly denying applications for wind power permits.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:27:14 +0300
Russia's Lavrov discusses Finnish Nato bid in BBC interview
"They don't really take into account the opinion of their people," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said of Finland and Sweden.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:04:51 +0300
Pension company finds no evidence of discrimination in sacking of gay man
An Ilmarinen employee claims he was fired after his manager learned he married a man.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:31:24 +0300
Helsinki University closes China-funded Confucius Institute
Universities across western countries are shutting down China-sponsored centres on campuses.



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