Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:40:51 +0200Expert: Finland's escalating corona cases won't decrease before May
The country's heightened coronavirus-related restrictions go into effect on 8 March.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:07:14 +0200Friday's papers: School exposures, vaccines for teachers and jab queue
Experts warn that secondary school pupils may bring coronavirus infections to classrooms after the ski holidays.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:37:31 +0200Around 50 people given incorrect vaccine dose in Pirkanmaa
Those affected will be contacted in person.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:30:28 +0200How Finland's new shutdown will affect you
The restrictions and closures will be in place from 8 to 28 March.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:08:54 +0200APN election edition: Anna-Maja Henriksson
The All Points North podcast asks why non-Swedish speakers would vote for the Swedish People's Party.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:27:22 +0200Tallink reports 108 million euro loss, 3,000 layoffs
The Estonian ferry company joins other travel operators in suffering a terrible 2020.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:29:25 +0200Finland announces March shutdown
The move will mean the closure of bars and restaurants for three weeks next month.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:32:50 +0200Thursday's papers: State of emergency, faster coronavirus tests, hibernating bats
Thursday's papers are preoccupied by a possible coronavirus state of emergency as case numbers continue to rise.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:49:54 +0200Alcohol sales in bars, restaurants down by 40 percent last year
A report by supervisory authority Valvira also found that overall alcohol consumption changed only slightly.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:18:49 +0200Attempted murder accused denies charges, far-right links
The defendant was giving evidence on the second day of trial into the alleged attempted murder of a Finns Party aide.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:53:04 +0200Uusimaa shops, gyms must ensure two-metre safety distance
The new measure does not apply to bars, restaurants or businesses with fewer than ten employees.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:42:03 +0200Pyynikin Brewing to reduce Tampere production
The craft beer brewer is expanding to Estonia following the purchase of the country's third-largest brewer.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:46:53 +020016-year-old handed 9-year prison term for Vallila stabbing
The 18-year-old victim was fatally stabbed at least 20 times, the court heard.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:06:29 +0200Inflation ticks up following Covid crisis lull
Finland's annual inflation rate increased to one percent after being held steady by the coronavirus' economic impact.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:53:13 +0200Coronavirus 'third wave' coming, professor says
Intensive care coordinator Professor Matti Reinikainen says demand for hospital care could surge.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:53:46 +0200Wednesday's papers: Corona comparisons, contact tracing delays, how heavy is snow?
In a worrying week of coronavirus news, Helsingin Sanomat compares the situation in Uusimaa to other EU capitals.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:54:50 +0200Yle sources: Government agrees no singing, no dancing Covid policy for bars, restaurants
Restrictions would apply to licensed premises located in regions considered to be in the spreading phase of the epidemic.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:00:52 +0200Traffic, mobile data show winter holidaymakers not deterred by worsening Covid situation
There were as many--or even more--people travelling domestically this week compared to the same period last year, data reveals.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:25:00 +0200ICU feeling the strain as Covid patients moved from Helsinki to other regions
Intensive care patients have been transferred out of Helsinki.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:40:00 +0200Parliament security chief admits leaking video of alleged assault of former PM
The official said he wanted to calm "turmoil" over whether the incident was an attack on Finnish democracy.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:40:21 +0200Prosecutor: Attempted murder of party official was a crime not seen in 90 years in Finland
The attack occurred at Finns Party aide Pekka Kataja's home in July 2020.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:06:48 +0200Sahara sand lands in Finland
The phenomenon was seen in southern as well as western parts of the country.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:23:18 +0200HUS rolls out free Covid test certificates
The English-language confirmation of a negative test result can be printed out or downloaded to a mobile phone.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:59:08 +0200Police: Finns lose €1m to online fraudsters so far this year
As new tricks are hatched, police received about 1,000 complaints about the Microsoft IT-support scam last year alone.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:12:41 +0200Finnwatch chides Outokumpu over Brazilian supplier
Steel firm Outokumpu is part-owned by the Finnish state.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:20:06 +0200Tuesday's papers: Covid variants, kids' weight problems and Helsinki home shortage
Covid dominates the news agenda on Tuesday.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:44:03 +0200Police release investigation material on Koskela teen's death
Material released by police on Monday sheds more light on the events that led to the death of a 16-year-old boy in Helsinki in December.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:30:13 +0200Finland's travel sector took €7bn hit in 2020, ministry reports
A boom in domestic tourism helped the tourism industry somewhat last summer, but not for long.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:07:08 +0200Under pressure lorry drivers breaking the law
Industry body SKAL says coronavirus means there is a real risk that there won't be enough drivers to take on all jobs.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:33:07 +0200New Covid powers come into force across Finland
From Monday regional authorities have new powers to help them curb coronavirus infections across the country.