Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:05:26 +0200Posti cites online shopping deliveries in 2020 profits uptick
The firm's adjusted operating profits for 2020 increased to 66.1 million euros from 36.2 million euros in 2019.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:04:11 +0200Finland's municipal elections could be delayed over virus concerns
Uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic is casting doubt over the elections scheduled for 18 April.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:59:04 +0200Wednesday's papers: Vaccination certificates, clean energy transition, more coronavirus restrictions
Coronavirus restrictions could be tightened as case numbers continue to rise in several regions.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:46:24 +0200Finland unveils 'use it or lose it' family leave model
The government said the reform aims to encourage a more balanced use of family leaves.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:04:26 +0200Young people less satisfied with their lives
A new study shows college students, girls, and those living alone have the lowest sense of satisfaction with life.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:54:16 +0200Economy sees hint of recovery
Preliminary figures show signs that the Finnish economy may have started to pick up towards the end of 2020.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:52:56 +0200Finland seeks seat on UN Human Rights Council
Finland has announced its bid for the next three-year term (2022–2024) of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC).
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:36:50 +0200Tuesday's papers: Parental concerns, wavering voters and endangered mollusks
The tabloid Iltalehti writes that coronavirus exposure in schools is a continuing worry for many parents.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:16:00 +0200Young hacker gets 20-month suspended sentence after €600k gambling fraud
The man now faces a 20-month suspended sentence for defrauding state gaming firm Veikkaus.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:36:49 +0200Vaccine's second dose may spark sick leave uptick, expert says
THL reports that 210,194 people in Finland (3.8% of the population) had received coronavirus vaccinations as of Monday.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:15:00 +0200Finnish court formally bans United Brotherhood crime gang
Authorities have characterised the outfit as Finland's most dangerous criminal organisation.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:02:16 +0200Haavisto and Lavrov sharply disagree on Navalny, expulsions of EU diplomats
The Finnish foreign minister expressed concerns on behalf of the EU at a joint press conference in St Petersburg.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:46:48 +0200Finland's ICUs less busy as Covid hits younger population, expert says
However, the intensive care specialist warns that the fight against the pandemic is not over.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:20:09 +0200Some schools moving towards expanded language teaching
The City of Lahti is having success in expanding variety in primary school language learning.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:17:41 +0200Car industry sees brisk growth in electric vehicles by 2025
More than 40 percent of new cars are expected to be all-electric or plug-in hybrids by 2025.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:09:22 +0200Signs of a minor baby boom in southern Finland
Births may rise by 10 percent in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region in March compared to last year.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:32:32 +0200Monday's papers: Presidential poll, school holiday caution, reconditioned electronics
Morning papers look at presidential prospects, virus variant concerns, and a growing markets in used electronic devices.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:49:01 +0200Demonstrators in Helsinki protest Covid restrictions
Protesters denounced restrictions aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:01:29 +0200Lapland braces for winter break
Authorities in Lapland worry about Covid spreading in the region as domestic travellers head north for the ski holiday.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:11:19 +0200UK Covid variant spreading in Finland
Mutated strains of the virus account for one in ten new infections in the capital region, according to HUS.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:40:16 +0200PM: "Every arrival will be tested"
The Prime Minister on Saturday said the pandemic was not a good reason to postpone local elections.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:04:54 +0200Pandemic fuels home appliance, electronics sales
A fifty-percent rise in smartwatch sales shows coronavirus is changing consumer behaviour.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:11:04 +0200FM Haavisto says he will demand release of Alexei Navalny
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto is travelling to St Petersburg next week to meet his counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:44:33 +0200Private clinics say many want to jump Covid vaccine queue
Healthcare providers in Finland say they are receiving calls from people attempting to jump the line.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:18:20 +0200Rapid Covid breath test devices developed in Finland
The breath test was developed in Finland.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:07:23 +0200Poll: Finns among most disappointed with EU
One third of respondents in Finland said they had a diminished opinion of the EU, but they still regarded EU membership as a good thing.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:19:46 +0200Prosecutor to consider charges over suspected assault on former PM
The case has been passed on to prosecutors for consideration.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:59:56 +0200Yle investigation: Authorities, school failed Koskela victim
A 16-year-old boy was found dead in December after a prolonged period of bullying.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:43:53 +0200HS: Health organisation inflated costs to maximise grant money
The Allergy and Asthma Federation's former CEO used the organisation's credit card to buy alcohol, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:00:50 +0200False claims, rumours spread fear over coronavirus vaccine
False information is raising suspicions about the side-effects of vaccines, including among members of the immigrant community.