Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:24:46 +0200Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel firm to set up research centre in metals mine
A co-founder of the Finest Bay company says work on the tunnel could be done as soon as the beginning of 2025.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:55:34 +0200Friday's papers: Restriction resignation, polling politics, and freezing football
There are conflicting messages from Finnish authorities and politicians about coronavirus restrictions.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:53:39 +0200Jyväskylä city councillor suspected of staging a car break-in to keep gun license
Teemu Torssonen was cleared of charges for the attempted murder of Finns Party aide Pekka Kataja.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:12:47 +0200US approves €76m arms deal with Finland
The State Department green-lighted the sale of rocket systems to Finland, which it called "a trusted partner".
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:58:30 +0200APN election edition: Maria Ohisalo
All Points North asked the Green League leader how she felt about the interior minister's job.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:19:26 +0200Contact tracing company recorded thousands of calls illegally in Espoo
Sensitive information was recorded and stored for months without customers' knowledge.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:28:39 +0200Finnair, Viking Line report massive 2020 losses
Travel operators had a disastrous year.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:48:49 +0200'Do not travel' says THL as coronavirus cases rise
THL's Taneli Puumalainen described a "stark difference" between rates of infection in the capital region and elsewhere.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:09:45 +0200Property prices rise despite coronavirus crisis
In previous economic crises, house prices have tended to decline in line with the rest of the economy.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:17:34 +0200New coronavirus variant discovered in Finland
Discovery of new variants of the virus is just "a matter of time", experts say.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:50 +0200Most violations of bar serving hours detected in southwest and central Finland
Two-week closures have been imposed for alcohol sales violations at nightspots in Kotka and Joutsa.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:52:57 +0200Thursday's papers: More election debate, riskiest jobs, Tampere's towers
Covid keeps stirring debate in the papers, with questions over April's elections and who should be vaccinated next.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:26:57 +0200Finland PM Marin named among Time's top 100 emerging leaders
The annual list by the US magazine Time profiles future-shaping influencers from a variety of fields.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:51:27 +0200Three teenagers on trial for murder in Helsinki
The defendants are accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy in the Koskela district of Helsinki last December.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:38:31 +0200Government wins confidence vote over EU Covid recovery fund
Opposition parties had filed two motions against the government over the EU stimulus package.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:16:58 +0200Coronavirus infections in Uusimaa hit new record
Helsinki University hospital district requests stricter limits on gatherings as virus cases hit new high.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:56:01 +0200Far-right supporters suspected of firearms offences, but not preparing acts of violence
The suspects included at least one current member of the police force.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:53:28 +0200State gambling firm should no longer decide charity payouts, report says
Veikkaus needs to generate revenue for charities but at the same time is expected to combat problem gambling.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:33:01 +0200Survey: 40 percent of SMEs in worse economic position
The SME Barometer survey found many small and medium enterprises were now in a worse financial position than a year ago.
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.