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Fri, 07 May 2021 10:36:08 +0300
Politico: Helsinki unlikely venue for Biden-Putin summit
The Finnish capital probably won't host the one-on-one summit, according to US news outlet Politico.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:13:08 +0300
Friday's papers: Vaccine tourism, cancelled holidays and vaginal "repair"
Finnish news outlets explore Finns flying to Russia for jabs and unscientific medical procedures.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:11:32 +0300
NCP U-turn on EU stimulus abstention
A majority of NCP MPs expected to support the EU Covid recovery plan.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:03:03 +0300
APN podcast: Internship troubles and Migri reform
All Points North follows up on an online controversy in Finland surrounding internship culture.

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:39:14 +0300
First public report on military intelligence: New police-like powers already in use
According to military intelligence, the growing importance of the Arctic is affecting defence operations in Finland's neighbouring areas.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:31:22 +0300
Rail operator VR reports €15m loss in first quarter
Travel by rail decreased by more than half compared to the same time last year.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:15:46 +0300
Interior Minister: "Violence is not the answer"
Violence among minors in Helsinki has been exacerbated by the Covid crisis, interior minister Maria Ohisalo told Yle.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:29:24 +0300
Finnish government to ease residence for some undocumented migrants
A new government plan will open a path for people who have received negative asylum decisions but found work to stay in the country.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:19:04 +0300
Record number of rental flats available in Helsinki
A fall in jobs in service industries during the pandemic has freed up large numbers of rental flats in the capital.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:44:22 +0300
Pre-election Yle poll: NCP first, SDP and Finns Party close behind
Support for at least two government parties, the Centre and the Greens, seems to have slipped since the protracted budget framework dispute.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:16:52 +0300
Thursday's papers: Life expectancy gap, summer travel, EU pressure
Lifestyle and access to healthcare may be factors in the wide gap in income-related life expectancy, writes Helsingin Sanomat.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:58:04 +0300
Snowstorm to hit Eastern Finland on Thursday, accumulations over 20cm possible
Eastern and central Finland may receive more than 20cm of snow, even 30cm in some areas.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:58:49 +0300
High earners may no longer keep tax info from media
The Finnish Tax Administration will return to the practice of providing the media with a list of the highest-income Finns' tax data.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:10:23 +0300
Finance committee greenlights EU Covid stimulus package
Parliament is due to vote on the stimulus package next Wednesday, preceded by a debate on the matter on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:28:08 +0300
Rare Saimaa seals back on live stream, now with sound
The massively popular annual webcam featuring endangered seals has begun drawing viewers back into the placid scenery of eastern Finland's lake district.

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:15:14 +0300
Prison guard suspected of stealing inmates' money
Prosecutors claim a prison guard in Pirkanmaa took money from convicts.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:04:55 +0300
Finland's vaccination pace slows as second Covid jabs begin
Experts say they are unsure of what will happen to Finland's leftover doses of AstraZeneca shots.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:46:59 +0300
Finland planning to require negative Covid status from arriving passengers
As summer approaches, the number of arriving passengers is expected to increase dramatically and the current system could become unfeasible.

Wed, 05 May 2021 09:33:04 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Knife crime, overdoses and a venue for world powers
Domestic outlets explore an uptick in violent crime and drug overdoses among young Finns.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:55:00 +0300
Yle poll: MPs back multiple municipal residency
The rise in city dwellers remote working from summer cottages has fuelled calls for rural areas to receive more tax income.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:29:00 +0300
South Savo strives to avoid wasting leftover Covid jabs
Sometimes people miss their vaccination appointments, but the region of South Savo tries to find recipients for excess doses at the end of each day.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:53:42 +0300
Finland's central bank urges household debt-to-income caps
The country's economy has survived the Covid crisis better than expected, but ballooning household debt threatens its economic security, the Bank of Finland says.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:17:17 +0300
Report into fatal Coast Guard sinking blames ship design, crew actions
Safety investigators found faults with the crew's actions and the design of a patrol boat that sank, killing one.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:49:00 +0300
Finland's passport queues grow as summer travel season looms
People planning to travel in the summer are encouraged to submit their passport applications as soon as possible.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:08:19 +0300
Long-term joblessness rising but slightly brighter situation for young people
Long-term unemployment has risen faster than total joblessness for the past six months, according to the labour ministry.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:07:03 +0300
Budget cuts anger culture sector
Arts industry representatives called planned cuts "a disappointment" and warned that freelance workers would be hit hardest.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:19:17 +0300
Police investigate bicycle black market
Southwest Finland Police are investigating cases of tax fraud among online bike sellers.

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:58:40 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Saving summer, crypto boom, forest sustainability 'scam'
Just like the rest of us, the papers are hoping for a return to normality this summer - but will it be possible?

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:32:44 +0300
Finland's car dealers see glimpse of Covid recovery
New car sales were still below long-term averages in April, but significantly higher than the same time last year.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:01:38 +0300
10% of construction workers exposed to coronavirus, union survey finds
Eleven percent of respondents said nothing had been done to prevent the spread of infections at their worksites.



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