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Finland Yle Uutiset

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:03:04 +0300
Mandatory testing starts on Finnish Lapland border
As of Tuesday anyone arriving into Finland via a border crossing point in Lapland is subject to a mandatory health check.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:39:23 +0300
MTV3: PM Marin vows to stop using meal benefit amid controversy
A decision on whether the PM's meal benefits were tax exempt is expected from the Tax Administration.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:05:59 +0300
Tuesday's papers: More restrictions eased, fringe parties, new potatoes
Sports events and festivals are likely to take off again as Tuesday sees the lifting of distancing requirements for outdoor events.

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:58:28 +0300
60% of Finns want remote working to continue, EU study finds
Employees in Finland were the quickest in the EU to start working remotely, and more than a year later most of them don't want it to stop.

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:23:53 +0300
Delays for flying squirrels, tools down for nesting birds
The Finnish construction sector needs better means to deal with conflicts between projects and wildlife habitats.

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:05:31 +0300
Covid situation calming in Helsinki region, still serious in Kanta-Häme
The proportion of positive tests in the capital area has dropped to one percent and the incidence rate is also declining.

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:44:50 +0300
Court convicts nationalist organisation chair on defamation, incitement charges
The former leader of Suomen kansa ensin, or Finnish Nation First, received a suspended prison sentence and a 40,000 euro fine.

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:09:41 +0300
More than 10% of Finland cast early votes in local elections
A polling station in Helsinki has seen up to 500 early voters turn up per day.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:43:39 +0300
Finland ready to inoculate younger age groups as vaccine deliveries rise
Larger deliveries will allow vaccination of younger age groups to begin while older groups get their booster jabs.

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:52:52 +0300
IL: PM Marin's monthly meals benefit was €850, not €300
The higher amount takes into account cold meals as well as breakfast ingredients, as the PM's office seeks to clarify the meals benefit.

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:14:19 +0300
Monday's papers: Starting young, the darker side of life, warm weather returning
A new analysis finds that election to a city council before turning 30 is an important step to national political prominence.

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:01:10 +0300
SPP re-elects Anna-Maja Henriksson as chair
She had no challenger for the post.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:16:28 +0300
PM: "I'll pay for my own breakfast"
Prime Minister Sanna Marin says she will cover her family’s breakfast expenses during an ongoing police investigation.

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:14:41 +0300
Remittances from Finland grow tenfold
Migrant workers in Finland are sending nearly ten times more money back home than 20 years ago, the Bank of Finland says.

Sat, 29 May 2021 17:55:05 +0300
Finns Party pulls support for candidate convicted of child abuse
The newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports that five candidates have been convicted of sex crimes, four of them involving children.

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:08:45 +0300
Niinistö: Belarus's action a "dramatic, pivotal disruption," no plans to mediate
The president said it remained to be seen whether Protasevich's case would provoke similar reactions as that of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:20:23 +0300
Finnish GDP contracts slightly, but outlook still strong, say economists
Finland's gross domestic product edged downward in early 2021, rather than growing slightly as economists expected.

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:44:09 +0300
Study: Finns most proud of nature, landscapes
Finnish women are also proud of the nation's social security, while men enjoyed talking about the country's history and traditions.

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:46:46 +0300
Government offers reindeer herders €6 million support
The herders say severe weather in the winter of 2019-2020 killed 15,000 reindeer, costing them €23 million in damages.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:42:56 +0300
Yle investigation: Child welfare workers face verbal threats, physical violence
A recent report shows almost 80 percent of employees in child welfare institutions experience violence at work.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:49:38 +0300
Report criticises Finland's crisis preparations, security of supply
Roles and responsibilities defined by law are one key area questioned in the report.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:27:26 +0300
Tampere Green Party candidate accused of pimping
The law prevents the removal of the candidate from electoral lists so close to the election.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:47:58 +0300
Police launch probe into PM Marin's breakfast expenses
Officers will look at the actions of officials in the premier's office.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:24:21 +0300
Cottage municipalities could cash in on residency rule change
Regions popular with holiday home owners could be tax winners if a change allowing multiple municipal residency went through.

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:47:44 +0300
Marimekko teams up with Adidas to create new sports line
Marimekko said the new collection will use recycled yarns in order to reduce environmental impact.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:52:18 +0300
Sanoma asks EU to limit Yle Areena content
The commercial media company was also involved in a complaint that could limit Yle's rights to publish written content.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:23:59 +0300
Covid restrictions set to ease in the capital region
Museums, libraries and swimming pools will once again be accessible to the public.

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:52:52 +0300
Friday's papers: Graduation parties, archer's income cut, big ship and a basketball debut
Covid has had an impact on traditional spring activities.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:45:00 +0300
Awak Kuier set for historic basketball debut
Kuier will become the first Finnish national to play in the premier women's professional league.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:28:30 +0300
Government pledges €3 million to tackle youth crime
The government is concerned about the buildup of issues facing young people.



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