Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:37:11 +0200Capital area Covid testing at record levels
One unidentified individual has taken 30 coronavirus tests over the past year, according to HUS.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:10:51 +0200Appeals Court acquits senior cops of misconduct
Helsinki District Court had previously thrown out the charges against all those accused.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:20:55 +0200Otto cash machines to offer €10 notes amid decline in ATM use
The ATMs have only offered €20 and €50 notes since Finland introduced the euro nearly two decades ago.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:37:08 +0200HUS boss: Prioritise high-incidence areas for Covid vaccine
The CEO also points out that other vaccines are already targeted based on a person's place of residence.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:37:37 +0200Prosecutor asks for jail term over trans woman's homicide
According to the prosecutor a man had stabbed the 26-year-old victim to death in the home they shared.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:02:13 +0200Finland's new baby box gets colour and content refresh
The country's new baby starter kit tradition began more than 80 years ago.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:21:29 +0200Friday's papers: Crisis communications, discrimination, sober curiosity and school meals
Pupils nationwide have been posting pictures of their remote learning food parcels.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:48:57 +0200Parliament security boss sacked over ex-PM's scuffle video leak
The former security director told Yle he is likely to appeal the decision.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:20:00 +0200Covid case cluster emerges after students' Lapland ski trip
Those diagnosed with Covid were on a trip with dozens of students from University of Eastern Finland's Kuopio campus.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:47:07 +0200APN election edition: Li Andersson
Left Alliance leader and Education Minister Li Andersson talks Covid and schools with All Points North.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:07:40 +0200Charges dropped in Finns Party assassination attempt
The suspect's fingerprints were on a fake package apparently used as a pretext for gaining access to the victim's home.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:54:39 +0200Financial watchdog takes control over supervision of investment firm
The Finnish Financial Supervision Authority says Privanet failed to comply with regulations several times.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:55:23 +0200Finnish nasal vaccine firm scrambles for financing
The professors behind an open source nasal vaccine say that the effort needs tens of millions of euros in funding.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:15:17 +0200Helsinki area public transport to mandate passenger face masks
The Regional Transport Authority's announcement came a day after a similar rule was issued by state railway firm VR.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:22:26 +0200Major Covid-19 infection chain among junior hockey players in Tampere region
More than 20 people, mostly young children, have been infected and more than 140 exposed.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:41:16 +0200Conservative NCP and Greens most popular among under-30s in municipal election poll
The poll reveals significant differences in party preference linked to gender and education.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:13:02 +0200Thursday's papers: Nationwide price-fixing cartel, effects of the pandemic, biogas-powered milk vans
Papers report on a large-scale price-fixing arrangement among housing companies.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:45:33 +0200Cabinet may use Emergency Powers Act, says key parliamentary committee
The Constitutional Law Committee gave the cabinet the green light to use extraordinary powers to fight the pandemic.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:38:00 +0200Customs: Exports down 10% in January
One of few growth areas was timber exports, which increased by eight percent in January, year-on-year.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:46:03 +0200Finland begins inoculating over-70s with AstraZeneca vaccine
Research data from the UK shows that the AstraZeneca vaccine provides strong protection in the elderly.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:50:00 +0200Finnish police to launch body cam use throughout country
According to the police, the use of body cams will be open and transparent.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:38:22 +0200Vaccination situation better than widely thought, expert says
Finland's target is to vaccinate two million people by May Day.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:47:20 +0200Finnish rail operator announces mask requirement
VR will require passengers to wear a face mask onboard all its long-distance and commuter trains starting 11 March.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:25:17 +0200Government to weigh compensation to businesses hit by closures
Government-imposed restrictions are causing losses for bars, restaurants and most private recreation venues.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:42:32 +0200Nordea private customer web services back online
Following a three-day outage the bank's online services for private customers are again available.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:41:21 +0200Wednesday's papers: Curfew or not, election notices, return of the eagle-owl
Papers report government curfew preparations, but also doubts restrictions on movement could get parliament's approval.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:47:36 +0200What's the point of a local council with only one school and no health centre? Hailuoto may soon find out
Healthcare has been a cornerstone of municipal services, but the upcoming 'Sote' reform could change that.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:25:14 +0200Study: High pollen count linked to coronavirus infection increases
However the phenomenon is not only seen in people who suffer from pollen allergies, Finnish experts noted.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:23:44 +0200NCP confirms MP Vartiainen as Helsinki mayoral candidate
The party has been scrambling to find a replacement candidate since Kirsi Piha unexpectedly withdrew from the race.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:35:12 +0200Update: Lahti, Espoo pile-ups as traffic chaos hits Finland
The Finnish Meteorological Institute and the City of Helsinki's emergency services have issued warnings of dangerous conditions.