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Sat, 01 May 2021 10:19:46 +0300
EU leaders show concern over Finland's vote on stimulus package
Petteri Orpo: "This is a difficult situation for the National Coalition party."

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:41:55 +0300
Vaccines working against variants in Uusimaa
Variants do not seem to be evading vaccines in Finland, a new study finds.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0300
Balloons not just for kids: "Adults even more disappointed if they don't get what they want"
This year’s must-have balloons include Baby Yoda, pink poop and a one metre-tall unicorn.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:14:40 +0300
Study: Self-direction makes workers happy
Working from home during the pandemic hasn't increased employee burnout, a new Finnish study finds.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:34:13 +0300
Few Saimaa seal pups lost this past winter
A survey of the dens of the highly endangered Saimaa ringed seal found only five pups that did not survive the winter.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:14:01 +0300
Sunny May Day weekend may boost restaurant sales
The May Day weekend could help restaurants that have fallen on hard times.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:40:57 +0300
Peat producers protest government energy policy
Over 100 lorries snarled traffic in the capital as peat producers staged a protest Friday morning.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:15:06 +0300
Friday's papers: Government budget deal, call for travel certificates, chilly May Day
Most morning papers give readers a detailed look at the government's new state budget plan announced late Thursday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:42:18 +0300
Audit shows auditor-general's travel expenses not backed by receipts
Many of the auditor-general's purchases have not gone through contract bidding despite exceeding the financial threshold.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:26:56 +0300
Highest incidence rate in southwestern region, authorities urge continuing precautions
May Day holidaymakers are being urged to mask and party in small groups, as the southwest sees high infection rates.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:16:22 +0300
Five young men in Turku die of suspected poisonings
Illicit drug use is suspected in five separate instances of deaths across Turku.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:39:08 +0300
APN podcast: Finland's Brexit blunders and the art of compromise
APN asks why Brits in Finland are having trouble accessing public services and why budget talks were so difficult.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:31:16 +0300
Ex-interior minister Räsänen charged with hate speech
The Prosecutor General says that comments by the former Christian Democrats leader violate the dignity of homosexuals.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:25:00 +0300
Cabinet finalising budget framework on Thursday
What were expected to be two-day talks extended into a week-long drama that threatened the survival of the government.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:53:48 +0300
Indian Covid variant reaches Finland
Overall, the pandemic situation is improving in Finland, said health officials at Thursday's press conference.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:27:50 +0300
Market vendors hit hard by pandemic
About 5,000 jobs at open-air markets have been lost during the year because of coronavirus restrictions.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:33:42 +0300
Thursday's papers: Government crisis fallout, vaccination rates, May Day delight
Many morning papers look at the political landscape after the resolution of this week's government budget deadlock.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:21:08 +0300
PM Marin presents Covid exit strategy to Parliament
The government will regularly monitor the pandemic situation throughout the summer as restrictions are gradually lifted.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:59:38 +0300
Fennovoima nuclear power plant construction hit by further delays, increased costs
Due to the postponement the controversial project's cost will rise by around one billion euros, according to the firm.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:35:31 +0300
Police suspect Helsinki taxi driver of drugging, raping several victims
Helsinki police believe there may be more victims than have already come forward.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:57:31 +0300
Retailer Kesko reports record high Q1 profits
Meanwhile, OP Financial Group doubled its first quarter profits, compared to a year ago.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:47:13 +0300
Government reaches budget deal
The announcement of an agreement between the five coalition partners comes on the eighth day of budget talks.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:09:09 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Government talks continue, apnea worries and a vice-presidential call
Finland has now experienced a full week of ministerial negotiations about the state budget.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:37:57 +0300
Budget talks still deadlocked
Government parties failed to agree on the budget framework for the next two years after seventh day of talks.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:30:44 +0300
Finland to celebrate May Day in chilly weather
Temperatures are expected to remain colder than average throughout the rest of the week, but there will be the occasional glimpse of sunshine.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:51:18 +0300
Fraudster caught selling non-existent puppies online
Victims from all over Finland fell for the suspect's claims to sell puppies of various breeds.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:08:01 +0300
Study: Children born later in year more likely to be diagnosed with a learning disability
The University of Turku research included 400,000 children born in Finland between 1996 and 2002.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:16:31 +0300
Ateneum art museum opens to public after five-month closure
Attendance will still be limited to 60 visitors at a time.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:35:23 +0300
EU stimulus faces new obstacle in Finland with super majority required
Finnish MPs will now vote on the package, which is intended to stimulate EU economies after the Covid pandemic. 

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:17:55 +0300
Border Guard: Forged Covid test certificates used by travellers trying to enter Finland
The purpose of the counterfeit certificates is to evade mandatory health checks at border crossings.



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