Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:11:48 +0200Wednesday's papers: Restriction deliberations, remote working, ryegrass livestream and nappy waste
A shift in willingness to move afar, the ultimate pandemic pastime challenge and the growing issue of nappy waste.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:34:27 +0200Government debates curfews, restrictions
Ministers convened for an eight-hour meeting on Monday but couldn't agree, and came back on Tuesday.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:33:54 +0200Finland coach, stars show support for Kamara
Glen Kamara was at the centre of a storm over racist abuse during a game against Slavia Prague last week.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:18:15 +0200Finland attracts foreign firms during pandemic
According to estimates from a trade promotion body, the companies generated a total of more than 1.4 billion euros in corporate tax.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:53:34 +0200Survey: Over 750,000 people targeted by identity theft attempts last year
Many of the victims of identity theft did not report the crime to police or other authorities, the report found.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:11:45 +0200Supo: Far-right terror threat increasing in Finland
Finland's intelligence service also noted that "replacement theory" has become a topic of conversation in far-right circles.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:05:27 +0200Social barometer: People most in need left without help during pandemic
According to the survey, Finland's social security system has not been able help people with complex issues.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:06:08 +0200Tuesday's papers: Tougher restrictions, dark web vaccines, forest inventory
Expert views on tougher restrictions, dark web vaccine sales and Finland's forest inventory celebrates 100th birthday.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:15:00 +0200Finnish photographer creates "unique" Milky Way mosaic
The photo--which shows 20 million stars and took 12 years to create--has garnered attention from around the world.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:08:28 +0200Few among exposed Turku students test positive for Covid
Despite the low number of positive results, the city's mayor said the situation remained serious.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:47:51 +0200Elderly increasingly face debt problems, partly due to corona crisis
At the end of last year, there were 39,975 debtors over the age of 63 who had trouble paying off their loans.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:18:42 +0200Government parties hammer out new restrictions, with curfews on the table
Meanwhile PM Marin says that the shutdown of restaurants in some regions would likely be extended.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:03:00 +0200Chancellor of Justice criticises ministry over al-Hol affair, but suspects no crime
Ministry management tried to transfer Pasi Tuominen after disagreements over repatriations from the al-Hol refugee camp.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:19:19 +0200Street dust warning as spring weather arrives
Street dust can cause symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, and itchy throat and eyes, even among healthy adults.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:53:24 +0200Police chief: Anti-mask protest will 'not set precedent'
Many people on social media have questioned why police allowed demonstrators to break current coronavirus restrictions.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:10:23 +0200Monday's papers: Dairy consumption, government negotiations, wolf hunting
Consumers opt for oat milk instead of dairy, new coronavirus restrictions may be on their way and spring is in the air.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:14:23 +0200Study aims to uncover hidden alcohol use during pregnancy
Maternity clinics are collecting anonymised urine samples in Helsinki and Lahti for substance abuse research.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:10:32 +0200Meteorologists forecast Sunday lightshow
Northern Lights often appear around the time of the spring equinox, according to Yle's meteorologist.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:44:20 +0200HS: Government to propose mask mandate, movement restrictions
New rules would initially affect the capital region and Turku, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:07:44 +0200Covid ICU deaths in Finland rise while stays shorten
Hospitalised Covid patients in Finland are spending less time in ICUs, but experts say there's no room for complacency.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:13:40 +0200Hundreds converge in capital to rally against Covid restrictions
Protesters flouted rules limiting public gatherings in the Uusimaa region to six people.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:57:46 +0200Finns Party proposes no-confidence vote over last-minute election move
The Finns Party said the Justice Ministry should have taken steps to make the local elections safe.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:58:35 +0200Cities adopting parking inspector bodycams
Finnish cities are increasingly outfitting parking enforcers with body cameras, an Yle study found.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:18:58 +0200Commuter train traffic resumes in southern Finland
A two-day protest by train drivers that brought commuter rail traffic to a near standstill ended on Saturday morning.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:43:48 +0200Committee rubber-stamps election delay, scolds government over late decision
Parliament's Constitutional Law Committee unanimously approved the postponement of the municipal elections.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:59:14 +0200Finland suspends AstraZeneca Covid vaccinations
The vaccine had been expected to provide the bulk of Finland's inoculations.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:04:00 +0200Do you use your face mask correctly? Many Finns don't
People cite cost, efficacy doubts and inconvenience as reasons for lack of diligence.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:22:48 +0200Police to assist in Turku quarantine control, foreign students getting food deliveries
On Friday police approved a request from the City of Turku to help monitor compliance by people ordered into quarantine.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:52:12 +020065 students at Turku dormitory ordered to coronavirus tests
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:28:21 +0200No need to close schools despite kids' rising case rates, say experts
The proportion of children among all infections is statistically small and contact teaching has little impact.