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Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:39:33 +0300
Niinistö warns about expansion of war in Ukraine, recession
In an interview with Maaseudun Tulevaisuus, the Finnish president added that relations between the West and Russia are "impossible to imagine" after the war in Ukraine.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:36:27 +0300
Thousand still without power in eastern Finland
After Saturday's high winds caused severe power outages, roughly 1,000 households are still without electricity.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:15:51 +0300
Extinction Rebellion stages protest at Helsinki Teboil station
A cohort of social and health care professionals and students demand that Finland cuts itself off from Russian fossil fuels immediately.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 15:12:03 +0300
Supo: Spreading fake news on behalf of foreign power should be illegal
While the Finnish Intelligence and Security Service (Supo) wants to crack down on disinformation, experts in criminal law have reservations about the proposal.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 11:21:34 +0300
Storm system moving through Finland
Electrical storm and wind warnings are in effect, particularly in the eastern portions of the country.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:44:18 +0300
Minister, parties support supervised drug room trial
Finland has seen an increase in drug overdose deaths in recent years, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:37:36 +0300
Major gap between finance, interior ministries' police budget proposals
The Ministry of the Interior warns that if funding is not reached, there may be personnel reductions in the police.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:42:37 +0300
Finland's biggest rally race attracts controversy
The participation of Russian drivers and protests by Extinction Rebellion are marring one of the biggest sporting events in Finland.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:47:20 +0300
Other municipalities using same salary system wreaking havoc for Helsinki city workers
The tech system firm's CEO says the main issue is adequate training.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:31:23 +0300
Finland has broad, cross-party support from US, ambassador says
The US ambassador to Finland said he is optimistic that the Senate's overwhelming support will inspire the remaining members to quicken their ratification processes.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:45:58 +0300
USS Kearsarge docks in Helsinki: More than 2.5 football fields long
The 257-metre amphibious assault ship ties up in Helsinki's Hernesaari harbour until Monday.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:16:03 +0300
Millions of kilos of unpicked strawberries left to rot in Finland
Rain spells and war-prompted picker shortages have left farmers unable to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:07:21 +0300
Schools prep for in-person classes, Ukrainian youngsters and possible energy crunch
With an energy crisis looming, Finland's schools have been instructed to plan for possible power, heating, and data network disruptions.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:07:51 +0300
Finance minister suggests bonus child benefit payment to help families
The minister suggested paying families with children a one-time bonus at the end of the year, but the children's ombudsman says that's not enough for Finland's most vulnerable.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:10:13 +0300
Minister: Finnish government aims to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens
Russian tourists have been able to access Europe via bus and car rides across the Finnish border.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:12:37 +0300
Finnish president: Nato ratification process going "more quickly than anticipated"
President Sauli Niinistö spoke with Yle about Finland's and Sweden's Nato bids, a day after the US ratified their applications.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:47:10 +0300
​​Yle poll: NCP tops again, Centre loses ground to SDP and Finns Party
The opposition National Coalition Party is still the most popular party in Finland, while support for the prime minister's Social Democrats was just over 20 percent.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:25:31 +0300
US Senate ratifies Finland's Nato bid
Following hours of debate, the upper legislative body of the US voted 95 to one to admit Finland and Sweden into the defence alliance.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:35:05 +0300
Tallink's passenger numbers highest in three years
The increase was partly due to more ships operating, and partly the result of increased passenger confidence after Covid travel restrictions were lifted, according to Tallink.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:21:56 +0300
Finnish customs confiscate technical equipment at the Russian border
The items in question were seen as potentially enhancing Russia's military capabilities.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:17:18 +0300
Temperatures expected to rise over the weekend
The forecast suggests there is still time to enjoy plus 25-degree weather before summer vacations end.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:32:34 +0300
Commerce lobby: Retail sector's growth spurt is over — now facing uncertainty
Many factors will likely bring retail sales down, according to the Finnish Commerce Federation.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:25:36 +0300
Growing divide in literacy among Finland's population
High-performing students are doing just as well as before, but less academically inclined students are doing much worse, according to PISA survey results.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:25:56 +0300
Foreign ministry advises shops not to sell luxury goods to Russian tourists
Enforcement of sanctions by merchants has proven to be murky, though tax-free sales are more easily monitored.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:57:42 +0300
Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge heads to Helsinki
Meanwhile, a demonstration of US and UK combat helicopter drills is being held at Tampere Airport on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:11:53 +0300
Is Finland's national debt or the gas crisis a bigger economic threat?
As interest rates rise, so too do Finland's debt maintenance costs. However, the Finnish economy will also be adversely affected if Russia cuts off Europe's gas supply, a pension firm chief warns.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:39:01 +0300
Minister says Commission proposal to narrow Finland's train tracks to EU standards "unreasonable"
Due to historic reasons, Finland's track gauge is the same as Russia's — 1,524mm — which is 89mm wider than the European standard.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:01:28 +0300
Tampere electricity firm stops buying Russian-owned Teboil's fuel
News emerged last month that the company was sourcing oil from Teboil, sparking accusations that the purchases were helping to fund Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:47:22 +0300
Road safety director: Allowing 17-year-olds to drive a mistake
A law change in 2018 loosened the requirements to obtain special exemption permits, and now there are plans to allow more 17-year-olds to get behind the wheel.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:43:19 +0300
Few recent Ukrainian arrivals find jobs through public employment service
About 2,500 Ukrainians are registered as unemployed jobseekers, according to official figures.



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