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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:54:55 +0300
Wolt set for legal fight over couriers' employment status
The food delivery company considers couriers to be entrepreneurs, and not employees.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:33:02 +0300
Finland's smaller cities celebrate Pride 2021
The western city of Seinäjoki will join around 20 other cities in Finland in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community this month.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:25:19 +0300
Dozens of coronavirus cases among football fans returning from Russia
The news follows reports that up to 800 travellers were allowed into Finland without being tested by Border Guard officials on Tuesday.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:40:38 +0300
Thursday's papers: Sote next steps, drunk scooter riders, Midsummer menus
Thursday's papers look into the future of social and healthcare services, e-scooter injuries and the tastes of Midsummer.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:16:48 +0300
Finland: Record drop in emissions, but still not on track for 2035 target
Finland's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035 won't be achieved unless new moves to cut emissions are quickly introduced in all sectors, the report says.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:43:13 +0300
Kemi-Tornio area gets €4.2m recovery package to cope with Veitsiluoto mill closures
Funding will be targeted at development projects to create new jobs in the region, as well as investments in small and medium-sized companies.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:39:41 +0300
Parliament passes historic social and healthcare reform
The votes were tallied at 105 in favour and 77 against, with 17 MPs absent.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:50:00 +0300
Ryanair plans several new Helsinki, Tampere routes
The low-cost airline said it plans to start new routes across Europe later this year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:07:11 +0300
Finland has highest trust in news media, global study finds
The report noted that overall trust in news media in Finland increased by nine percentage points from last year to 65 percent.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:31:21 +0300
Suspended national auditor: 'No legal grounds to dismiss me'
Decisions about suspended Auditor General Tytti Yli-Viikari's position are expected next week.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:20:10 +0300
Restrictions on bars, restaurants further relaxed from Thursday
Alcohol can be served until 12 midnight in the Uusimaa region under the new measures.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:20:24 +0300
Prices in Finland 8th highest in Europe, but lowest in Nordics
Finland's alcohol and tobacco prices were relatively high in 2020, but the cost of telecommunications and consumer electronics were at average EU levels.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:56:27 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Border congestion, Sote vote, dramatic weather
Finland's press reports that health authorities on the Finland-Russia border let football fans through the crossing without Covid tests.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:36:19 +0300
Climate protestors report mistreatment while in police custody
Police removed over 100 Extinction Rebellion demonstrators that were blocking traffic in downtown Helsinki on Sunday evening.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:59:51 +0300
Finland tops quality of life poll
The index was based on factors such as income equality, economic stability and development of the public health system.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:05:59 +0300
Helsinki to shut down coal-fired power plant 2 years ahead of schedule
The city has pledged to become carbon neutral by the year 2035.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:22:11 +0300
Ex-minister did not 'review or approve' orders when €50k in state funds paid for her training
Katri Kulmuni resigned as Finance Minister last year after questions arose over the procurement of services from a consultancy firm.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:45:47 +0300
Finland's 'Refugees of the year' call for better integration, more equality
The Finnish Refugee Council began selecting a 'Female Refugee of the Year' in 1998 and a 'Male Refugee of the Year' in 2016.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:07:46 +0300
Climate panel: Clean electricity could cut Finland's emission levels to zero
The group noted that Finland would need to more than double the number of wind power plants to achieve its climate goals.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:22:07 +0300
Travel to Finland eases for Russian cottage owners
Russian citizens who own property in Finland, mostly owners of summer cottages, can now enter the country for holidays.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:10:04 +0300
Finland rolls out EU Covid travel certificates on Tuesday 
The documents will be free of charge to all residents and available in Finnish, Swedish and English — via the country's healthcare portal Omakanta.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:13:51 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Finns Party leadership, remote learning, defeat for Finland's Eagle-Owls
Morning newspapers look at the prospects for the populist Finns Party after its leader says he's stepping down.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:48:19 +0300
Police: Looming non-EU import delays likely to increase scams
Starting in July, every package sent from outside the EU, regardless of value, will be subject to VAT, customs clearance — and more likely than not, long delays.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:21:23 +0300
Watch: Thunderstorm slams Oulu on Monday
The storm brought trees down onto cars and driveways of homes, caused water and property damage to buildings in the city centre.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:45:09 +0300
Report: Half of children in out-of-home care have psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders
A study found that 62 percent of kids placed outside the home were diagnosed with a mental disorder before the age of 18.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:49:16 +0300
Friends, flexibility and flowers: How to switch off this summer
After telecommuting from home or a holiday cottage, many people may find it hard to switch off for their summer break.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:01:48 +0300
Finns Party leader Halla-aho announces plans to step down
The veteran politician made the unexpected announcement during a party webcast on Monday.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:04:14 +0300
Monday's papers: Vaccinating teens, police break up demo, weather warnings
Helsingin Sanomat looks at who will decide if schoolchildren can be vaccinated, as the capital rolls out coronavirus jabs for teens.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:17:40 +0300
Young swimmers' skills regressed during pandemic, federation says
Swim safety experts say many lessons were lost during the pandemic.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:12:40 +0300
Compensation uncertain for Vastaamo victims
Patients whose files were hacked have yet to receive any compensation.



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