The warning comes as the highly contagious Delta variant spreads in Finland. It now accounts for 30 percent of cases in Uusimaa.

Concern is growing in Finland about hundreds of people who were permitted across the eastern border without being tested for coronavirus infections earlier this week.

Sausage makers are preparing for tripled demand this Midsummer, with plant-based options still lagging behind in popularity.

However, there are warnings issued for local thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, but they should be brief.

The chancellor's office received several complaints regarding the 750 billion euros deal.

Finland's Midsummer holiday can mean shuttered stores and changed timetables across the country this weekend.

Vaccinations for the age group are scheduled to begin in August.

The city's public transport committee rowed back on a proposal that would have eliminated free trips for pram-pushers and wheelchair users.

The food delivery company considers couriers to be entrepreneurs, and not employees.

The western city of Seinäjoki will join around 20 other cities in Finland in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community this month.

The news follows reports that up to 800 travellers were allowed into Finland without being tested by Border Guard officials on Tuesday.

Thursday's papers look into the future of social and healthcare services, e-scooter injuries and the tastes of Midsummer.

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.

Funding will be targeted at development projects to create new jobs in the region, as well as investments in small and medium-sized companies.

The votes were tallied at 105 in favour and 77 against, with 17 MPs absent.

The low-cost airline said it plans to start new routes across Europe later this year.

The report noted that overall trust in news media in Finland increased by nine percentage points from last year to 65 percent.

Decisions about suspended Auditor General Tytti Yli-Viikari's position are expected next week.

Alcohol can be served until 12 midnight in the Uusimaa region under the new measures.

Finland's alcohol and tobacco prices were relatively high in 2020, but the cost of telecommunications and consumer electronics were at average EU levels.

Finland's press reports that health authorities on the Finland-Russia border let football fans through the crossing without Covid tests.

Police removed over 100 Extinction Rebellion demonstrators that were blocking traffic in downtown Helsinki on Sunday evening.

The index was based on factors such as income equality, economic stability and development of the public health system.

The city has pledged to become carbon neutral by the year 2035.

Katri Kulmuni resigned as Finance Minister last year after questions arose over the procurement of services from a consultancy firm.

The Finnish Refugee Council began selecting a 'Female Refugee of the Year' in 1998 and a 'Male Refugee of the Year' in 2016.

The group noted that Finland would need to more than double the number of wind power plants to achieve its climate goals.

Russian citizens who own property in Finland, mostly owners of summer cottages, can now enter the country for holidays.

The documents will be free of charge to all residents and available in Finnish, Swedish and English — via the country's healthcare portal Omakanta.

Morning newspapers look at the prospects for the populist Finns Party after its leader says he's stepping down.