Under the new rules, restrictions on bars and restaurants in community spread areas apply to both indoor and outdoor areas. Only four regions are free of restrictions.

According to the sector, the two-metre safety distancing requirement makes theatrical operations "absurd" from a financial standpoint.

A decline in Veikkaus revenues is hurting its beneficiaries in the fields of culture, sports, science, and youth work as well as social welfare and health.

Opposition National Coalition Party (NCP) candidates collected significant campaign donations from the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) and other business groups and individuals.

The man picked up unaccompanied women from taxi ranks around the Helsinki area and provided them with alcohol and drugs while pretending to bring them to their intended destination.

A total of four petrol stations have been hit by the gang in Häme and southeast Finland over the past week.

The union says the move could lower the threshold for younger people to get vaccinated and prevent online teaching arrangements from being imposed.

Nine large blocks, containing 13 cubes of ice each, are intended as a reminder of the ongoing climate crisis and the threat posed by rising sea levels.

Mass testing of 110 foreign berry pickers in Lapland revealed 40 more coronavirus infections.

While some hospital districts have moved healthcare staff up the vaccination queue, a number of workers have not yet had the chance to receive the first dose.

The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland said it has requested expert analysis on the pandemic situation and will decide on new regulations next week.

Emma Terho was a member of Finland's bronze-winning ice hockey teams in 1998 and 2010, and has since held several high profile roles within the IOC.

The median rent for a studio apartment in central Helsinki was 809 euros per month, while they cost around 583 euros in downtown Tampere and 515 euros in the centre of Oulu.

The decisions follow a meeting of government ministers at the House of the Estates on Thursday afternoon. 

The Finnish Instagram account depicting messages that women receive from men through social media already has over 20,000 followers.

The Prime Minister also said that the government would discuss the possible introduction of a Covid certificate at a meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Nearly all of the country's new coronavirus infections stem from the so-called Delta variant.

The National Coalition Party's standing among voters does not seem to have been negatively impacted by the controversy over the party's immigration policy proposal.

The Fighting Finn was disappointed with the result, despite making Olympic history as being the oldest-ever boxing medallist.

Experts worry about the increase in small apartments, even though residents crave spacious and bright homes.

There are a total of eight suspects in the case, including MP Ano Turtiainen.

Health agency THL recorded 872 infections on Wednesday, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began.

The delay in response-time from dental care providers is against Finnish law, which guarantees a return call within a day.

The incident is reported to be Finland's first fatal accident involving an electric scooter.

The scientist noted that the amount of phosphorus, which is essential for cyanobacterial growth, in the Gulf has dropped by around 60 percent compared to their worst, peak levels.

At the same time however, 75 percent of respondents said they felt the crisis period had been well managed within the education sector.

According to information obtained by Yle, due to the recent rise in new coronavirus cases the Helsinki metropolitan area will also be deemed to be in the spreading phase of the epidemic.

The defendant was convicted on charges of attempted manslaughter, attempted aggravated assault and making illegal threats in May.

Mira Potkonen, 40, will be the oldest boxer to win a medal in the history of the Olympic Games.

Marin has paid more than two-thirds of the 14,000 euros she vowed to return following an outcry that taxpayers were paying for her breakfasts and cold meals, Uutissuomalainen reports.