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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:04:59 +0200
Finnish Defence Forces plan record-breaking Independence Day parade
This year marks the first Independence Day parade by the Finnish Defence Forces since 2019, following cancellations last year and in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:15:10 +0200
Full-scale electricity production at Olkiluoto 3 reactor delayed until 2023
An investigation into damage to the reactor's feedwater pumps will take a number of weeks, with a knock on effect on the schedule for the beginning of regular electricity production.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:49:08 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Deepening debt, Tampere thefts and preparing for blackouts
Finland's economic prospects are as dreary and grey as the November sky, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:00:21 +0200
Finnish city pays €177k to get sunken boat bar out of harbour
The firm that owned and operated the bar went bankrupt last summer, leaving the City of Kotka to foot the bill for the establishment's resurfacing.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:24:34 +0200
FMI issues warnings for very poor driving conditions across Uusimaa
Meanwhile, the season's coldest temperature was recorded in Lapland on Monday morning.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:34:27 +0200
Finnair cuts 150 white collar jobs
The airline said it is determined to restore its profitability with measures including "decreasing unit costs and strengthening unit revenues."

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:49:33 +0200
Slush strips Russian-linked company of €1m competition win
The Finnish start-up conference is asking the venture capital funds providing the €1m prize to withdraw their money.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:35:22 +0200
Tampere unveils official Sanna Marin portrait
The premier told reporters on Monday that she was pleased with the work commissioned in honour of her time as chair of Tampere city council.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:37:59 +0200
Police detain 23-year-old on suspicion of murdering postal worker
The postal worker was the victim of a brutal attack in Vantaa early on Thursday morning, and died in hospital on Saturday from injuries sustained in the assault.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:37:29 +0200
Citizens' initiative wants right to carry weapon in self-defence
Proponents of the legislative change argue that the security situation in Finland is deteriorating.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:04:22 +0200
Monday's papers: Paperless problems, losing faith and cutting hair
The government was unable to get a bill across the finish line that would have made life easier for paperless migrants, Iltalehti reports.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:20:47 +0200
Polish PM: "Use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine"
Poland's premier emphasised the importance of Finland and Sweden joining Nato as soon as possible.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:19:03 +0200
Slush winner's Russian links under scrutiny
The Helsinki-based start-up conference said it does not partner with Russian companies or funds.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:48:51 +0200
Assaulted Vantaa mail carrier dies
The letter carrier was attacked in the early morning hours on Thursday, according to police.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:18:05 +0200
Finnair cancels some 100 flights
Finnair cabin crew at Helsinki Airport start their walk-off on Sunday.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:39:47 +0200
HS: Berry probe involving top ministry official turns up violin
The official at the centre of a bribery scandal told Helsingin Sanomat that he denies any guilt.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:55:09 +0200
Saturday is International Men's Day—did you know this about Finnish men?
The average Finnish man is 177cm tall and is likely to work in a technical field. 

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:04:05 +0200
Finnair cabin crew to stage walkout
The industrial action affects flights departing from Helsinki Airport.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:35:56 +0200
First snow in southern Finland
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is warning motorists in Uusimaa of slippery roads.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:31:54 +0200
All dogs in Finland to be microchipped
The move attempts to curb puppy trafficking and dog abandonment.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:06:59 +0200
Paper: Finland sees rise in 'total objectors'
More young men in Finlad are refusing both compulsory military or civilian service, Uutissuomalainen reports.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:51:51 +0200
HS editor-in-chief quits after drink-driving incident
The Sanoma board immediately relieved Kaius Niemi of his duties as senior editor-in-chief of Helsingin Sanomat, a post he held for nearly a decade.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:44:28 +0200
Marin to discuss Nato and Ukraine with Polish and Icelandic premiers
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) meets with counterparts from two Nato allies as the probes into a missile strike in western Poland and pipeline blasts in the Baltic inch forward.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:50:21 +0200
Authorities call off search for passenger missing from Baltic ferry 
Police are aware of the missing person's identity and will issue an update about the case later.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:57:41 +0200
MOT: Finland seizes 3 Russian-owned private jets
The Enforcement Authority suspects that the planes have been used by Russians who are under sanctions.  

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:15:45 +0200
Finnish Defence Forces to use biofuels on land, at sea
The share of biofuels will be gradually increased in order to halve carbon dioxide emissions by land and sea forces during this decade.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:24:00 +0200
Plans move forward for 32k-spectator arena near Helsinki Airport
The City of Vantaa looks set to approve the project for the arena-hotel complex, but financing still needs to be secured.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:51:48 +0200
Friday's papers: Government infighting, power price complaints, weekend snows
Tensions within Finland's centre-left coalition are now spilling into parliament.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:25:00 +0200
Finland sending 10th military aid package to Ukraine
"Ukraine still needs support to defend itself," Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:52:07 +0200
Contested Sámi Parliament law heading to parliament following Centre pushback
After ministers voted 11 to 3, Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who drafted the bill, said she regretted the decision was not unanimous.



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