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Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:40:12 +0200
Police warn motorists of danger posed by "igloo cars"
Road safety requires that drivers ensure their windows are well cleared of ice and snow.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:04:51 +0200
Coronavirus measures leads to bumper sales year for Alko
The alcohol retailer sold 92.7 million litres of beverages last year, an increase of 13 percent from 2019.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:13:07 +0200
Thursday's papers: Tighter border controls likely, claims of political bias, deadly cold
Morning papers report that the government is looking at the legal means to impose tighter controls on Finland's borders.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:48:00 +0200
Finns Party splinter group dons colours of 1940s fascists
The group is aiming to collect enough supporter cards to officially register as a political party.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:43:52 +0200
Sick leave down in Finland despite pandemic
Issues related to mental health were the main reason for absence from work during 2020.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:28:28 +0200
FA chair: Finland's first euros could be played behind closed doors
This summer's European Championships will be played one way or another, Finland's FA chair says.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:03:51 +0200
Children's role in transmission of UK variant needs investigation, expert says
An epidemiologist warns if the variant is increasingly virulent among kids, it could result in widespread school closures.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:48:58 +0200
Heavy snow takes down 2 capital area sports halls
Inflatable sports domes are a common sight in Finland, but the facilities sometimes have trouble dealing with snowfall.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:18:10 +0200
Finland targeting bigger share of new BioNTech vaccine order
The EU has doubled it's order of the vaccine as supply issues hit the vaccine rollout.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:08:36 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Snowstorm and Covid crunch
The press on Wednesday was still adjusting to the sight of snow in the capital.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:01:00 +0200
Finland plans Covid testing aboard passenger ships from Tallinn
The initiative is aimed at curbing the potential spread of coronavirus viral variants.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:37:04 +0200
PM Marin's state secretary Koskinen resigns
The former staffer said he was leaving his position for family reasons.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:12:57 +0200
"Disillusioned" bassist Hietala leaving metal band Nightwish 
The bassist and vocalist cited his own depression as well as disappointment in the music industry's corporate demands.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:06:44 +0200
Blizzard causes traffic chaos, power outages
Heavy snowfall, especially in southern and southwestern areas, is expected to continue into Wednesday.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:45:33 +0200
Paper: Passerby suspected of assaulting former PM Sipilä
A criminal report has been filed with police over the incident.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:21:32 +0200
Finnish slot machines now require player ID
The new practice has been introduced to help prevent problem gambling and gambling by minors.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:47:50 +0200
Sale of Finnish microsatellite to Brazil raises criticism
A Brazilian researcher said the tech would be used for greenwashing and a Finnish expert called the deal 'unethical.'

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:06:46 +0200
Coronavirus vaccine for fur farm animals under development
The vaccine now being tested in Finland is aimed at protecting minks and raccoon dogs.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:21:25 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Blizzard strikes, corona variant concerns, enter the flying squirrels
Emergency services urge the public to stay home as heavy snows and high winds hit southern and central Finland.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:37:53 +0200
Covid claims lives of 3 from Kouvola elderly care unit
A total of 33 coronavirus cases were diagnosed at the unit, and the district's health officer says more may be coming.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:16:55 +0200
Iraqi asylum seeker fake death trial begins
A woman and her ex-husband both face aggravated fraud and forgery charges, but the defendants blame each other.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:38:37 +0200
Death toll rises to 11 in Tampere care home outbreak
The local outbreak at the Tampere facility began at the beginning of December.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:21:41 +0200
Staffing firm target of cyber attack
Eilakaisla says it can’t rule out the possibility that thousands of people's details have fallen into criminal hands.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:04:59 +0200
NGO receives nearly 3,000 suspected online child sex abuse alerts
Save the Children Finland says parents should actively talk to kids about staying safe online.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0200
Tax authority: Claim tax relief for working from home
Taxpayers can claim deductions for home offices, broadband connections and furniture.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:08:05 +0200
Scientists, doctors call for rapid vaccination schedule
The working group said Finland must act quickly to curb the spread of coronavirus variants.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:13:36 +0200
Monday's papers: Bankruptcies, a 'silent killer' and pandemic puppies
Business relief measures run their course, why Finland needs to shake its salt habit and a pandemic puppy craze.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:46:25 +0200
Heavy snow, bitter cold in this week’s forecast
Blizzard conditions may bring as much as 50cm of snow to parts of Southern Finland, followed by a deep freeze.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:42:40 +0200
Defence Ministry: Cost of new fighter jets will not exceed €10b
This month, Finland will seek final, binding bids for the 64-plane package, which must come in under 10 billion euros.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:35:51 +0200
Poll: Finns and Danes more positive about coronavirus vaccine than others in Europe
Denmark and Finland had Europe's highest levels of vaccine acceptance and approval of government pandemic efforts.



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