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Wed, 04 May 2022 11:32:30 +0300
Pro-Russian convoy set to pass through Helsinki region this weekend
The demonstration coincides with Victory Day, a symbolic holiday of Russian patriotism.

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:29:53 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Nuclear Nato, banking bishops, and pandemic preparedness
Finland does not need to host nuclear weapons as a Nato member, but some nuclear policy analysts think it may be in Finland's best interest.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:19:17 +0300
Police officer appeals dismissal for far-right views
A police officer fired for far-right views expressed in private messages has gone to court in an effort to get his job back.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:16:00 +0300
Kunsthalle Helsinki: Ex-boss suspected of defrauding foundation
An audit uncovered irregularities last year, prompting the foundation to file a criminal report with police.

Tue, 03 May 2022 15:17:45 +0300
Marin in Germany: Finland discussing security guarantees with major allies
Prime Minister Marin said that Finland and Sweden are closely coordinating their parallel decisions on Nato membership.

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:44:31 +0300
Finland falls to fifth in World Press Freedom index
After years at second place, a change in criteria drops Finland down the rankings.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:34:48 +0300
Fortum writes off €2.1b in Russian business losses
Nearly half of the write-off is related to the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:57:58 +0300
Municipal strikes shut down services across Finland's largest cities
Municipal worker unions are seeking wage increases and salary flexibility.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:18:31 +0300
Yle poll: One-third of MPs say conscription should be obligatory for women
Females can currently partake in military service, but on a voluntary basis.

Tue, 03 May 2022 09:40:30 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Strikes, Marin to Berlin, and UK's former diplomat offers Finland protection
A former UK Foreign Secretary has called for immediate Nato expansion and strengthening resolve.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:27:42 +0300
Helsinki May Day Eve crash car owned by Finance Ministry official, recent electoral candidate
Three men were injured in Saturday's series of high-speed crashes in the city centre, which was packed with May Day revellers.

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:56:04 +0300
Hackers sneak code onto Oulu city website to mine cryptocurrency
The malware, which caused the computers of visitors to the city's official webpage to generate cryptocurrency without their knowledge, was detected and removed over the weekend.

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:27:42 +0300
Covid updates 9.3-1.5.2022

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:17:01 +0300
Finland to decide this week on expanding second Covid boosters
Some European states are timing fourth shots for the autumn, when there is generally an increase in respiratory infections.

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:37:14 +0300
Fennovoima pulls the plug on Russian-built nuclear plant
The 15-year saga of the planned Fennovoima nuclear power plant may have reached a dead end.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:36:40 +0300
Yle launches news in Ukrainian
The public service broadcaster will begin publishing news in Ukrainian as of Wednesday 4 May.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:36:35 +0300
Finland says apply for a job every week or risk losing benefits
The national employment office has hired around 1,200 new advisors to help people land jobs more quickly.

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:11:02 +0300
Monday's papers: Finland's Nato date, school strike and brown fat
Domestic outlets report that Finland will say yes to Nato in ten days, suggest that some parents will be forced to take unpaid leave this week, and ask how to supercharge brown fat.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:25:20 +0300
Finland bans smoking at playgrounds, beaches
Under the new Tobacco Act, brand images and logos will be phased out from tobacco product packaging.

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:16:16 +0300
May Day speeches: Ukraine, Nato and labour disputes
Sunday marked a return to traditional May Day marches, rallies and political speeches after the pandemic restrictions of the past two years.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:39:32 +0300
Police report busy May Day Eve, probe Helsinki and Hyvinkää crashes
Three people were injured when a suspected drunk driver sped into a crowded area of Helsinki, while a motorway crash left one dead and three hurt.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:25:10 +0300
Russian military rocket launch startles skywatchers in Finland
The Ursa Astronomical Association, which received many reports of a bright streak in the sky, identified it as a satellite launch.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:05:05 +0300
Finns Party, Christian Democrats back Nato application
Two opposition parties have joined the list of those supporting a Finnish bid to join the military alliance.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:47:50 +0300
Poll: 55% approval for Marin government, support for SDP, Greens up
The SDP and Greens saw a bump in support since the last poll, while approval of the Finns Party fell by the same margin.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:55:32 +0300
German Chancellor invites Finnish, Swedish PMs to Berlin for talks
The two Nordic nations continue to work closely together, with Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) meeting his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde in Helsinki on Friday.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:26:52 +0300
Finnish court acquits Sierra Leonean man of war crimes charges
In an exceptional case, the Tampere resident faced charges related to crimes allegedly committed during the Sierra Leonean and Liberian civil wars between 1999 and 2003.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:28:01 +0300
Petrol, diesel prices drop slightly during April
Russia's attack on Ukraine had led to a sharp increase in fuel prices during March.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:41:30 +0300
Kesko posts record Q1 results
The retailer benefitted from a pandemic-prompted switch to online grocery shopping.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:21:39 +0300
Customs: Most food supplements sold online fall foul of regulations
Findings from a similar review in 2021 prompted this year's round of enhanced monitoring, according to Customs officials.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:43:59 +0300
Schools, daycares close next week as strike action goes ahead
The week-long walkout by municipal sector workers will take place in 10 cities across Finland from 3 May.



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