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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:20:23 +0200
Finland may delay booster shots as vaccine delivery slows
Finland will begin administering second doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:16:09 +0200
Virus variant fears prompt virologist to call for tougher border measures
Finland is worried about highly infectious coronavirus variants entering the country.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:34:32 +0200
Drug driving reaches record level in Finland
Driving under the influence of drugs has tripled over the past decade, according to Lännen Media.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:01:10 +0200
Three brands recall eggs over salmonella risk
Three Finnish firms have recalled eggs because they might be contaminated with salmonella, according to the Finnish Food Authority. 

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:59:10 +0200
Goalkeeper Hradecky named Finland's sportsperson of the year
The Bayer Leverkusen man has played 64 times for Finland.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:25:41 +0200
Finland's deep freeze brings peak in electricity consumption
Very low temperatures struck Finland this week, and that brought a spike in energy consumption.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:03:54 +0200
HUS: Epidemic at a turning point in Finland
Helsinki region doctors say new variants are a dangerous addition to Finland's coronavirus epidemic.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:42:32 +0200
Nurses union criticises THL, employer over care home Covid outbreak
A total of 13 deaths linked to coronavirus have been reported at the facility since a localised outbreak in early December.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:50:15 +0200
Ministry unfolds roadmap to emission-free vehicles by 2045
The country's long-stated goal is to at least halve transport emissions from 2005 levels by the year 2030.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:45:54 +0200
Speed camera, system problems cost state up to €15m in revenue
The number of speeding tickets issued by police in 2020 was down 41 percent compared to the previous year.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:02:57 +0200
Quarter of recent Pirkanmaa infections traced to bars, eateries
Pirkanmaa Hospital district reported 38 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the biggest single-day count since 10 December.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:14:09 +0200
Friday's papers: Finland freezes, sports awards, death of famous author
Snow and sports dominate the headlines, but papers also remember a much-loved writer of children's books.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:11:40 +0200
Electricity consumption approaches record as cold snap hits southern Finland
With wind power production down from this week’s peak, Finland relies on energy imports as the mercury plunges.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:52:41 +0200
Construction federation seeks Covid testing of foreign workers
The industry lobby group RT recommends that workers arriving from abroad be tested before beginning work.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:26:39 +0200
Rovaniemi to host Finland's first winter World Rally Championship
The rally was scheduled for late February in Sweden but was relocated due to the coronavirus situation.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:51:25 +0200
APN Podcast: Vaccinating Finland
Finland's vaccine rollout has been slower than hoped, but things might pick up soon.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:28:04 +0200
Two invasive fish species found in southwest Finland
The Natural Resources Institute believes the potentially harmful fish were brought into the country illegally.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:19:04 +0200
Study: Nurses, cleaners, painters most at risk of Covid infection
Workers in certain low-income jobs are more vulnerable to coronavirus exposure, research suggests.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:29:47 +0200
Cold snap brings coldest day of the year so far to many parts of Finland
A warning of dangerously cold temperatures is in effect for nearly the whole of the country.

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.



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