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Finland Yle Uutiset

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:56:12 +0200
HS: Ministry working group to recommend ending home care allowance
The final report is due later in the winter.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:17:25 +0200
Finns take bronze in world juniors
This is the seventh time Finland has finished third in the prestigious youth tournament.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:32:56 +0200
HS: Vastaamo's new owners make police complaint over purchase
The company's new owner acquired it in 2019. 

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:10:59 +0200
THL: Vaccinating whole population could take until December
Finland had expected more doses than actually arrived as part of the EU's vaccine procurement programme. 

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:05:11 +0200
Helsinki, regions extend Covid restrictions
Several Finnish regional authorities announced restrictions would remain in place.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:00:46 +0200
Restaurant giant NoHo cuts 55 jobs, furloughs hundreds 
The firm said the cuts were needed to minimise the financial impact of Finland's pandemic-related restrictions.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:58:48 +0200
Construction starts on bike tunnel beneath Helsinki Central Station
Cyclists will share the 220-metre tunnel with pedestrians and have access to a bicycle parking lot with 1,500 spaces.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:07:58 +0200
VR to launch joint ticketing with local buses, taxis
The aim is to offer one-stop reservations of all travel services and encourage motorists to use public transport.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:41:22 +0200
Police detain 15-year-old in Helsinki stabbing incident
The suspect and a 17-year-old victim were friends, according to police.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:34:56 +0200
Lapland police wrap up fatal hunting accident probe
A 30-year-old mountain biker died after being hit by a bird hunter's gunshot in October.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:47:32 +0200
Children of Bodom founding guitarist Laiho dies at 41
The metal band Alexi Laiho founded in 1993 went on to become one of Finland's biggest music exports.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:50:07 +0200
More cases of new coronavirus variant found in Finland, Helsinki begins vaccinations at old-age homes
If the new form of the virus spreads, Finland may have to impose tougher restrictions.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:37:00 +0200
Marin: Vaccine roll out is a "marathon, not a sprint"
In her first interview of 2021, the PM spoke about Finland’s vaccination process and the possible need for tighter restrictions.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:42:01 +0200
Coronavirus vaccine delivery "slower than expected"
Finland received a delivery of about 40,000 doses on Wednesday, with vaccinations set to continue next week.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:52:27 +0200
Minor earthquakes shake buildings in southern city of Kouvola
The largest of ten quakes measured 2.0 in magnitude, according to the Institute of Seismology at Helsinki University.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:14:40 +0200
Heavy snowfall will bring hazardous driving conditions to east and south
The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a warning of "bad" or "very bad" road conditions for nine regions.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 13:07:49 +0200
Finland reports first adverse reaction to coronavirus vaccine
Health agency THL says it is common for even small side effects to be reported for a new vaccine.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:09:59 +0200
Passengers prevented from boarding flight due to insufficient test result documentation
Dutch authorities accept evidence of a negative coronavirus test result in English, German, French, Dutch or Spanish but not Finnish.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:47:29 +0200
"We must find the strength to go on": President addresses pandemic fatigue in New Year's speech
Fighting climate change and combating the pandemic are both about changing behaviour, according to Sauli Niinistö.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:16:38 +0200
Finland joins European coronavirus tracing network
Infected users will be able to warn people in other EU states with whom they crossed paths.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:52:30 +0200
Lahti's real estate struggle continues
Experts say people aren't keen on moving to the small city, which is an affordable alternative to the Helsinki area.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:04:00 +0200
Finland's e-bike sales spike expected to continue in 2021
While the cost of battery-powered bicycles remains prohibitive to many, further sales could help to lower prices.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:19:15 +0200
PM Marin praises Finnish 'sisu' and European co-operation in New Year message
The Prime Minister said there was light at the end of the tunnel, but the pandemic is not over yet.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:36:13 +0200
Finland set for a muted New Year's Eve
Officials are encouraging people to ring in the New Year at home to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:43:28 +0200
Taxes, pensions and benefits: What changes in 2021?
The New Year will see adjustments affecting the daily life and finances of many.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:01:00 +0200
Brexodus–the Brits and Finns moving to Finland to beat the Brexit deadline
Ahead of Brexit, some Finns and Brits living in the UK have decided to move to Finland.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:00:57 +0200
Poll: 2020 didn't make Finns dream of a countryside retreat
An Yle poll found that there were no big changes in where people really want to live.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:04:25 +0200
Eagle owl boss Kanerva named Finland's Coach of the Year
Kanerva has led Finland to new heights this year.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:13:29 +0200
Finland seeks EU support for laid-off Finnair staff
The re-employment programme's budget is three million euros, 40 percent of which is to come from state coffers

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:52:48 +0200
Finland changes guidance to avoid vaccine wastage
Doctors told Yle that Finland may have thrown out usable vaccine doses.



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