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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:42:36 +0300
MP Turtiainen gathers 5,000 signatures for new party in one day
The independent MP who was expelled from the Finns Party last year said his new group would advocate for direct democracy.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:20:42 +0300
Thursday's papers: Contact tracing breaking point, train danger and Belarus border
The papers track the impact of the summer reopening had on the pandemic and ask whether VR is keeping passengers safe on its commuter trains. 

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:32:00 +0300
Finnish fisherwoman turns to driving taxi due to climate change
Due to anticipated continued increased temperatures, Finland's inland fishing problems are likely to continue.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:22:00 +0300
Tobacco taxes set to rise, but what else will Finland's budget bring? Here's how the process unfolds

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:32:06 +0300
Veikkaus begins lay-off talks with 200 jobs on the line
The gambling company said it hopes to find new positions elsewhere within the organisation for as many of the affected workers as possible.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:11:06 +0300
Climate change will hit Finland's winters hard, researchers warn
Snowy Christmases are already becoming a rarity in Finland, especially in southern parts of the country.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:15:20 +0300
Occupational health body urges patience in post-Covid strategy
The vaccination of all workers and uncertainty over the Delta variant are reasons for workplaces to take their time when preparing for employees' return to work.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:05:37 +0300
Former Finns Party MP begins process of creating new party
Valta Kuuluu Kansalle (VKK), or Power Belongs to the People, will need to garner 5,000 signatures in order to become a recognised political party.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:27:59 +0300
Anti-vaccination disinformation targets youths on Finnish social media
A vaccine specialist told Yle that the claims made on an anti-vaccine website are either unintentionally or intentionally false and misleading.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:09:38 +0300
Posti's profits up thanks to online shopping
As package deliveries continued to grow, the volume of letters Posti processed shrank.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:37:00 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Second boosters coming, Finland changing Covid strategy, schools open and a beer bottle prize
Second Covid vaccine boosters are in the works as Finland adjusts its epidemic plans while schools open with the majority of kids yet to be vaccinated.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:33:57 +0300
THL chief doc: Not yet time for second Covid boosters in Finland
Finland's Nordic neighbour Sweden is considering administering a third jab to people in some risk groups as early as this autumn.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:28:41 +0300
Infection tracing backlog in Kuopio after thousands attend music festival
Twenty coronavirus infections have so far been traced to the Kuopiorock festival and local health authorities are concerned there may be hundreds more.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:22:50 +0300
NBI wraps up face mask acquisition probe, 2 suspected of aggravated fraud
The highly publicised debacle prompted the resignation of the National Emergency Supply Agency's CEO last year.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:34:55 +0300
Turku bus driver suspected of negligent homicide in fatal e-scooter accident
A woman in her twenties died following a collision between an e-scooter and a bus in the city last week.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:39:47 +0300
Pandemic babies 'dive into the deep end' as daycare starts
Schools and daycares open their doors again this week after the summer break, but for the thousands of toddlers born during the pandemic it will be a leap into the socialising unknown.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:39:41 +0300
Ohisalo: Government must agree on climate goals during budget negotiations
Finland has set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2035.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:57:20 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Climate report reaction, vaccine enthusiasm and Moomin mug mania
Finland's press covers the reaction to the IPCC's landmark climate change report.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:48:08 +0300
In Finland, kids choose whether or not to get Covid vaccine
The THL's chief physician Hanna Nohynek said she hopes that as many children and young people will get the jab — to protect themselves as well as others.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:52:20 +0300
Finnish WMO Secretary-General: IPCC report shows world heading towards 2-3 degrees of warming
The Finnish expert says Monday's climate change report 'underlines the urgency' of climate action.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:08:04 +0300
Finland's Covid pass will bolster retail sales, commerce lobby says
The federation's managing director urged policymakers to reduce tax burdens that she said limited consumers' purchasing powers.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:48:48 +0300
Drowning deaths reach 10-year high this summer
The summer of 2010 was not only the last time drowning figures were as high but also when Finland last experienced a summer as hot.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:46:43 +0300
Police investigate mass brawl at Turku port
An estimated 20 people were involved in the incident on Sunday evening in front of the Silja Line terminal in the Port of Turku.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:51:32 +0300
Monday's papers: Vaccinating teens, Tampere tram and the return to work
Finland's press reports on vaccines for 12- to 15-year-olds, a historic day for Tampere's tram and back to work anxieties.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:24:34 +0300
Most Helsinki e-scooter injuries at night and while drunk; doctors call for weekend night-time ban
Serious accidents have continued despite last month's decision to lower speeds in urban areas at night.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:39:47 +0300
Glitch in THL reporting of coronavirus infections causes sharp swings in weekend figures
On Sunday the THL reported the highest-ever daily total, after announcing an improbably low figure on Saturday.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:10:52 +0300
Restaurant restrictions tighten through much of Finland
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.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:15:49 +0300
Theatre sector calls for quick adoption of coronavirus passport, end to 2-metre seating gaps
According to the sector, the two-metre safety distancing requirement makes theatrical operations "absurd" from a financial standpoint.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:35:47 +0300
Culture minister: State should treat gambling monopoly revenues like alcohol profits
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.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:04:40 +0300
Business lobby provided most municipal election funding to NCP
Opposition National Coalition Party (NCP) candidates collected significant campaign donations from the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) and other business groups and individuals.



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