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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:39:45 +0300
Fitch maintains Finland’s credit rating, says outlook stable
The credit ratings agency says the Finnish economy will expand by 2.3 percent this year.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:50:08 +0300
Government fails to reach agreement on budget after third day of talks
Negotiations are expected to continue over the weekend.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:51:48 +0300
Study: Turku scooter injuries mostly suffered by inebriated users
The study looked at scooter accidents in Turku in 2019.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:54:08 +0300
Finnish police denied, then admitted using controversial facial recognition app
The National Bureau of Investigation says it stopped using the Clearview AI software after an initial trial period.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:36:39 +0300
Teenager remanded into custody over railway station stabbing
A 24-year-old man died of his wounds.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:36:02 +0300
Finnair to accept vaccine certificate for flights to Finland
The airline will accept certificates in English, French, German, Estonian, Swedish, Spanish, Russian and Italian but not in Finnish.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:11:36 +0300
Wintry weather returns
No, your calendar's not wrong - spring is taking a backseat as snow and sleet hits Finland once again.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:51:40 +0300
Finnish researchers: Sputnik vaccine could have the same rare blood clot issue as AstraZeneca
Finland had considered obtaining Sputnik supplies. 

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:28:25 +0300
"Event guarantee" now here, but what does it mean?
It's hoped that a scheme to reimburse event organizers for unavoidable cancellations will revitalize the sector.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:23:10 +0300
Friday's papers: Progress in budget talks, Russia-Ukraine security worries, mobile Covid testing
Papers report progress in budget talks, but also speculation that clashes could bring down the government coalition.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:51:06 +0300
Covid home tests to be available soon in Finland
Two applications for the import and sales of home tests were registered today by Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea. One of the applicants is retail chain Lidl.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:49:30 +0300
APN Podcast: Migrant labour helpline calls jump during Covid
A labour helpline for migrants saw calls increase by 20 percent during the pandemic.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:41:18 +0300
State Administrative Agency finds deficiencies at Tampere elderly hospital where Covid claimed 13
The Tampere seniors’ hospital has been written up for hygiene deficiencies.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:19:29 +0300
Saimaa awarded UNESCO Geopark status
International recognition places the region among world-class nature tourism destinations.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:58:09 +0300
Study: 300,000 examples of hate speech found on Finnish sites
A Ministry of Justice-commissioned study found most hate speech appeared on online forums.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:54:01 +0300
Survey: Teens face cyberbullying on a daily basis
Young people in Finland would like more support from adults in situations involving online harassment.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:32:42 +0300
Online orders from outside EU to get pricier, more bureaucratic
A Customs official has previously estimated that up to 40 times more packages will require clearance from officials.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:08:50 +0300
Parties clash as budget talks enter second day
Yle's political correspondent said it was a case of "the Centre Party vs. the rest"

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:46:06 +0300
Thursday's papers: Budget clashes, exit strategy under fire
Disagreements among the governing parties and criticism of the coronavirus exit strategy feature in Thursday's papers.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:58:31 +0300
Police suspect 16-year-old of fatal stabbing at train station
Six other suspects were released by police on Tuesday afternoon.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:21:59 +0300
Prosecutors file charges over suspected assault on former PM
Former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä was allegedly attacked as he crossed the street near Parliament buildings in January.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:45:00 +0300
Kuopio school sword attack appeal set for September
The perpetrator has demanded a lesser sentence but six victims asked for more compensation for injuries they suffered.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:58:00 +0300
Controversial Oulu politician launches another defamation case against a journalist
A regional prosecutor questions whether the police, prosecutors and criminal courts need to be involved in such cases.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:37:12 +0300
Finnish Olympic Committee drops convicted racing sailor from Tokyo team
The committee said that Janne Järvinen, who faces a prison term, will not represent Finland at the Tokyo Olympics.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:37:24 +0300
Finland emphasises kids' well-being in Covid exit plan update
Kids' outdoor hobbies will be OK later this month and by June, graduation parties will be allowed in some areas.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:59:44 +0300
Repair jobs on Finnish roads down by 40% this summer
An annual sign of spring, paving work begins soon in some areas, with most projects getting underway in May.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:54:09 +0300
Corona crisis increases need for child protection services, survey finds
The THL and child welfare union say the crisis worsened already-present shortcomings within child protection services.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:16:31 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Exit strategy, mill closure woes, snow on the way
Midweek Finnish dailies focus on the government Covid exit strategy, budget talks, a wintry setback and other topics.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0300
Ombudsman helping consumers claw back prepaid funds for unused electricity
Fi-Nergy was the subject of nearly 1,000 complaints to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority last year.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:58:10 +0300
Several minors suspected in fatal stabbing at Helsinki Central Station
According to police, a 24-year-old victim was stabbed during a fight between about 10 young people.



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