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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:46:13 +0300
THL: Finland's case numbers, infection rate 'clearly declining'
Health authorities recorded 1,600 fewer infections over the last 14 days compared to the previous two-week period.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:08:45 +0300
Women now lead in Finnish political news coverage
The large number of women in leadership roles in Finland has bridged the traditional media gap.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:47:32 +0300
Lidl to remove slot machines from all stores in Finland
The supermarket chain will be the first nationwide retailer in Finland to remove the Veikkaus machines.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:56:46 +0300
Thursday's papers: Vaccination schedules, Ukraine tensions, teen muggers
Most morning newspapers in Finland report that new Covid vaccination schedules will delay jabs for younger age groups.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:39:10 +0300
Czech player gets 10-game ban for racially abusing Finnish international
Finland and Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara also received a three-match suspension in relation to the same incident.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:38:33 +0300
Minister: Finnish troops to withdraw from Afghanistan by autumn
The United States is expected to withdraw their troops by 11 September, 20 years after the 9/11 terror attack.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:37:28 +0300
Finland continues use of AstraZeneca vaccine for over 65 age group only
The National Vaccination Expert Group (KRAR) said it saw no reason to change the existing age limit.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:01:41 +0300
Yle sources: Bars and restaurants set to reopen, but with new restrictions
In areas most affected by the epidemic, sources say all establishments will have to stop alcohol sales at 5pm.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:55:49 +0300
Ministry: Minors in Finland use loophole to order alcohol from online stores abroad
According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, a buyer's age is not being definitively verified by suppliers.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:10:03 +0300
Government parties at odds over focus of next state budget
Finland's five coalition partners will be seeking common ground in talks next week outlining next year's budget.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:28:13 +0300
Police charge two teenagers over Tampere attempted murder
One of the suspects uploaded a video to social media app Snapchat boasting about the attack, police believe.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:17:37 +0300
THL chief doc: Mid-May Covid jab rollout to working age population still realistic
Finland has ordered 2.4 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, but there could be delays due to blood clot concerns.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:15:59 +0300
Wednesday's papers: New restrictions unlikely, vaccine policy, Niinistö-Putin call
Morning papers report that the government is now unlikely to seek new powers to manage the coronavirus epidemic.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:01:00 +0300
State agency proposes hunting bans in busiest hiking areas
The proposal comes after two people were killed in Finland last year in separate hunting accidents within national parks.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:36:50 +0300
Finnish MP compares police to 'enemy during war' after cops break up Covid restriction protest
Ano Turtiainen added that he thinks the world is at war and the situation will not be resolved "without worse brawls".

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:51:16 +0300
Kids in Finland could get Covid jabs 'before school starts', vaccine expert suggests
However children under 12 will likely have to wait until next year to be vaccinated.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:23:54 +0300
Controversial city councillor faces assault, firearms charges
Teemu Torssonen was previously cleared of involvement in the attempted murder of Finns Party aide Pekka Kataja.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:12:46 +0300
Poll: Majority want to keep public services public
Three in four respondents said they wanted local, regional or national authorities to continue providing public services. 

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:38:42 +0300
Posti chief says months-long delay in National Archive delivery was 'regrettable'
One parcel containing historic materials sent from Jyväskylä to Helsinki went missing for almost three months.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:48:42 +0300
HS: Ministry proposing employees get right to demand colleagues' pay details
Workers could be allowed to see their co-workers' salaries under new proposals.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:55:31 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Healthcare backlog, local election poll and mask collecting jogger
Papers report about surgery queues doubling in the Helsinki region and a woman who does her part to clean the streets.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:35:25 +0300
Finland sees decline in new Covid cases
As of Monday, Finland's coronavirus incident rate was just over 107 cases per 100,000 residents over the past two weeks.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:11:14 +0300
Vaccinations to rise in May as more Covid jabs arrive, THL expert says
Working-age people should start to get jabs in mid-May, but the schedule still hinges on vaccination deliveries.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:15:10 +0300
Vallila killer facing charges in Tampere
The 16-year-old is currently serving a nine-year sentence for stabbing a man to death in Helsinki last year.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:22:35 +0300
Restriction-bound Finns save billions during Covid 
The amount in household bank accounts reached a record high of 104.7 billion euros in February.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:22:20 +0300
Three times more foreign seasonal farm workers expected in Finland this summer
More than 10,000 foreign seasonal workers are expected this year, mainly from Ukraine, Russia and Thailand.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:40:03 +0300
Coronavirus delays defence review
The four-yearly report was due to be published this month.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:19 +0300
Young drivers could face tougher licence requirements
Road safety concerns have spurred the Transport Ministry to seek another revision of the 2018 Driving License Act.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:20:26 +0300
THL: Medical staff do not have much higher coronavirus infection chance
The health body released statistics showing the risk for healthcare workers was similar to other working-age people.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:59:54 +0300
Monday's papers: Corona exit on schedule, remote schooling, AstraZeneca frustration
Light at the end of the tunnel as the papers look ahead to the end of the strictest coronavirus measures.



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