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Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:09:48 +0300
Finnish coronavirus vaccine study shows sharp drop in hospitalisations
The THL research showed a sharp reduction in hospital care for elderly and at-risk vaccine recipients in Finland.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:12:22 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Tax-dodging taxis, "dark" food delivery, vaccines poll backs redistribution
Wednesday's papers say authorities are cracking down on unscrupulous taxi operators. 

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Parliament commission moves to suspend auditor general
Speaker of Parliament Anu Vehviläinen said the commission wants to calm the commotion around the National Audit Office.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:15:55 +0300
Ohisalo slams THL over contradictory vaccine messaging
The Interior Minister demands clearer information on the effectiveness of changing the vaccination order.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:08:37 +0300
Check how the Covid epidemic and vaccination campaign are progressing in your area — our graphic has Covid stats from Finland and the world

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:02:00 +0300
Study: One in five shift workers suffer from sleep disorders
As unusual working patterns become more common, shift workers face fatigue and insomnia. 

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:11:17 +0300
Watch: Diver breaks ice swimming world record in Finnish lake
The French freediver held his breath for nearly three minutes while swimming a distance of 120 metres.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:24:28 +0300
Avian flu detected in Uusimaa
The virus was found in sick and injured birds across the south this winter. 

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:45:56 +0300
Sputnik jabs tempt some Finland-based Russians east
While Russia's vaccine rollout is relatively slow, jabs are easier to get for those not in risk groups, compared to Finland

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:34:57 +0300
Unemployment in February rises by 35,000 year-on-year
The unemployment rate was 8.1 percent last month, up from 6.9 percent last year. 

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:11:12 +0300
Estate agents brace for spring sales season amid looming restrictions
Planned restrictions could disrupt an anticipated sales boom this spring, according to an estate agent association.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:21:38 +0300
STM: Decision on priority vaccinations to come this week
Health ministry officials said a final call on the controversial topic would be made in the coming days. 

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:49:33 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Vaccine plan debate continues, Finland's good ICU numbers, pension fund returns
Tuesday morning's papers follow controversies over plans that could prioritise vaccinations in some areas.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:04:39 +0300
Stora Enso to stop pulp production after Xinjiang concerns reported
Finland has supplied most of the pulp used to make viscose in factories near China's Uighur forced labour and retraining camps.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:09:54 +0300
Finnish financier Wahlroos bets on payday loans via tax haven investments
Hundreds of Finnish individuals and firms were found to be managing assets worth tens of billions in Luxembourg.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:37:53 +0300
Parliamentary speaker calls for auditor general's suspension over expenses claims
The Chancellery Commission may decide to suspend Tytti Yli-Viikari while an investigation is ongoing.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:11:36 +0300
Police: Drug driving at same level as drink driving for first time
While drink driving has fallen steadily, the number of people driving under the influence of drugs has risen.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:03:44 +0300
Uusimaa gyms, sports facilities face likely 2-week closure
Other regions in Finland are also considering similar measures, according to regional authority AVI.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:23:23 +0300
Finland-Sweden train travel moves a step closer
The reopening of a station in Sweden marks a major step towards bringing back cross-border trains. 

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:17:29 +0300
Consumer confidence in Finnish economy dips during March
Survey respondents rated their own financial situation as the best-ever, with the highest measurement since records began.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:14:49 +0300
Vallila killing suspect older than police believed, Iltalehti reports
The boy escaped charges related to the fatal stabbing as he was thought to only be 14 years old.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:05:09 +0300
Left Alliance, Green Party offices vandalised in Pori
The same two parties were targeted by similar acts of vandalism in Oulu in January.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:13:51 +0300
Monday's papers: New vaccine plan, dodgy builders, Huuhkajat draw
We start the week with another potential twist in the story of Finland's coronavirus vaccination programme.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:10:17 +0300
Parliament extends restaurant closures until 18 April
The main opposition parties want to allow restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages to take-away customers.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:31:00 +0300
Defence Ministry suspects Swedish vessel of violating Finnish territorial waters
The suspected incident occurred on Saturday evening near the Åland Islands.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:26:08 +0300
Niinistö proposes 2025 Helsinki summit to tackle climate and security issues
The Finnish president suggests that climate concerns could bring major powers together on other issues as well.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:09:51 +0200
Protestors gather in Turku against coronavirus restrictions
Police say demonstrators mostly complied with a request to gather in smaller groups of no more than six people.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:24:12 +0200
Finland's clocks spring forward, for possibly the last time
The EU Parliament voted to scrap the twice-yearly change, but a final decision has been delayed by the coronavirus epidemic.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:37:24 +0200
Study: Free contraception linked to drop in teenage pregnancies, abortions
Some Finnish municipalities provide all contraceptive methods free of charge, while others offer more limited options.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:56:17 +0200
Lockdown law stuck in parliament till after Easter
Parliament will not have time to approve movement restrictions before the Easter break.



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