The nuclear reactor was originally scheduled to begin producing electricity in 2009.

Venomous adders are on the move again seeking warm spots to sun themselves, posing a threat to unwary pets.

The government had wanted to permit work-related travel within the EU in May and open to internal border traffic in June.

Morning papers report on a fresh poll showing a large majority of Finns trust the safety of coronavirus vaccines.

The Supreme Administrative Court ordered that businessman Pekka Perä's finances be reassessed by tax authorities.

A chief physician said that how the epidemic plays out is largely dependent on how eager younger adults are about getting vaccinated.

One Finnish Defence Forces crew member was hospitalised while others received minor injuries.

The band Blind Channel has called its music style "violent pop." 

Finland will need an estimated 30,000 healthcare workers over the next decade.

Helsinki is gradually getting back to normal. 

Several demonstrations took place on Sunday in the Finnish capital, as in many other cities around the world.

Coronavirus infections are now spreading rapidly among young people, especially in Kokkola and the nearby town of Kannus.

Support for the PM's actions was high when the pandemic hit in March 2020 but has dropped steadily in various polls.

After a delay of several days due to a filibuster, the date for the vote was officially announced on Sunday.

Lahti, the city with the highest number of new infections on Saturday, is to receive more vaccine doses next week.

A filibuster led by the opposition Finns Party finally ended around 4am on Saturday.

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The EU stimulus fund faces stiff opposition from the Finns Party.

Ski resorts in Levi, Pallas and Saariselkä kept their slopes open until Mother’s Day this year.

Kymenlaakso District Court ordered one defendant to forfeit over €400,000 in assets gained from criminal activity.

Home tests will be available at discount retailer Lidl from Friday.

Finland's above-average rise was partly due to a sharp drop in fuel prices last year as the Covid crisis began.

Outlets explore the battle to approve an EU Covid recovery package and track how parties are performing in the polls.

The numbers of new cases have not decreased since May Day and large chains of infection are still in evidence, Ulander said.

The Vaasa politician wrote that low-income earners and certain ethnic minorities should be housed in separate residential areas.

The opposition Finns Party spoke for the majority of the session, which included church hymns and excerpts from a fairy tale.

The move is intended to encourage young players from diverse backgrounds to participate in football as well as other sports.

Iltalehti reports that Tytti Yli-Viikari would receive about 6,000 euros per month during the suspension period.

Starting Thursday, dancing will be permitted at outdoor terraces but karaoke singing will still be off limits.

Finland's men's team will play at a finals tournament for the first time this summer, but fans are advised to stay at home.