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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:10:41 +0200
Thursday's papers: Movement restrictions, football frustration, vaccine find
Thursday's papers predict what the proposed lockdown legislation might look like, while Finland draw a World Cup qualifier.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:29:05 +0200
Finland set to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s
THL suspended use of the vaccine as a precautionary measure after two cases of brain blood clots were diagnosed.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:58:35 +0200
Ministry proposes changes to driving license law
One study found that 17-year-old drivers committed nearly twice as many driving offences as 18-year-olds last year.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:41:19 +0200
Prosecutor charges two in Lapland car blast case
An explosive device detonated under a car hired for use by the Finnish Border Guard last August.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:43:51 +0200
Court extends €10m asset seizure of troubled psychotherapy firm's founder
A majority of the firm was sold to an investor before a major patient data hacking scandal became public.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:08:40 +0200
Koskela killing suspects sent for psychiatric assessment
The three defendants are accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy in the Koskela district of Helsinki last December.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:48:20 +0200
Uusimaa corona group recommends remote learning continue until Easter
The decision on whether grades 7-9 and high schools return to classrooms will be made by local municipalities.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:06:25 +0200
Watch: 15 km-long ice wall emerges on Finnish lake
The conditions necessary for the creation of the natural effect occur about once a decade.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:53:19 +0200
Lockdown rules go to Green, SPP and Left MPs for decision
The draft legislation would limit movement outside the home.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:07:42 +0200
No big impact on vaccine schedule despite AstraZeneca jab suspension, THL expert says
As of Tuesday, just over 13 percent of Finland's population had received at least one vaccination dose.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:11:48 +0200
Wednesday'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 +0200
Government 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 +0200
Finland 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 +0200
Finland 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 +0200
Survey: 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 +0200
Supo: 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 +0200
Social 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 +0200
Tuesday'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 +0200
Finnish 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 +0200
Few 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 +0200
Elderly 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 +0200
Government 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 +0200
Chancellor 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 +0200
Street 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 +0200
Police 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 +0200
Monday'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 +0200
Study 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 +0200
Meteorologists 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 +0200
HS: 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 +0200
Covid 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.



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