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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:13:50 +0300
Yle poll: NCP maintains lead, SDP in second, Centre support drops
The National Coalition Party's standing among voters does not seem to have been negatively impacted by the controversy over the party's immigration policy proposal.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:08:35 +0300
Potkonen boxes her way to bronze after semi-final loss
The Fighting Finn was disappointed with the result, despite making Olympic history as being the oldest-ever boxing medallist.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:14:39 +0300
New-build urban apartments getting smaller despite tenant wishes for more space
Experts worry about the increase in small apartments, even though residents crave spacious and bright homes.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:11:54 +0300
Police investigate defamation, illegal threats against top cop
There are a total of eight suspects in the case, including MP Ano Turtiainen.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:19:22 +0300
Helsinki region preparing for restrictions as Finland reports highest ever daily cases
Health agency THL recorded 872 infections on Wednesday, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:40:58 +0300
Helsinki dental services 'breaking the law' as thousands await callbacks
The delay in response-time from dental care providers is against Finnish law, which guarantees a return call within a day.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:29:13 +0300
E-scooter accident claims woman's life in Turku
The incident is reported to be Finland's first fatal accident involving an electric scooter.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:41:31 +0300
Expert: Gulf of Finland's low blue-green algae levels this summer 'gives us hope'
The scientist noted that the amount of phosphorus, which is essential for cyanobacterial growth, in the Gulf has dropped by around 60 percent compared to their worst, peak levels.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:38:15 +0300
One third of teachers considered career switch during epidemic, union survey finds
At the same time however, 75 percent of respondents said they felt the crisis period had been well managed within the education sector.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:31:57 +0300
Southwest Finland raising Covid restrictions with Helsinki region likely to follow
According to information obtained by Yle, due to the recent rise in new coronavirus cases the Helsinki metropolitan area will also be deemed to be in the spreading phase of the epidemic.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:20:04 +0300
18-year-old handed 5 year prison term for Helsinki Metro stabbing
The defendant was convicted on charges of attempted manslaughter, attempted aggravated assault and making illegal threats in May.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0300
Fighting Finn secures Olympic medal - makes boxing history
Mira Potkonen, 40, will be the oldest boxer to win a medal in the history of the Olympic Games.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:54:05 +0300
Papers: Finnish PM has repaid majority of 'breakfastgate' expenses
Marin has paid more than two-thirds of the 14,000 euros she vowed to return following an outcry that taxpayers were paying for her breakfasts and cold meals, Uutissuomalainen reports.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:48:51 +0300
Citizen's initiative demanding obligatory cat 'chipping' moves to Parliament
A supporter of the initiative says the microchip is an excellent tool in fighting the irresponsible kitten farming trade.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:47:03 +0300
Coronavirus outbreak among seasonal workers in Kainuu
A group of 74 berry pickers were tested for coronavirus on Monday, with 44 testing positive.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:14:32 +0300
FMI: Finland had 'exceptionally' warm July
The city of Porvoo recorded the highest number of 'heatwave' days while the warmest temperature was 34 degrees Celsius recorded in Heinola in mid-July.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:36:51 +0300
Estonia tightens Covid entry rules for arrivals from Finland
However, two Baltic ferry firms say they don't believe the changes will significantly affect the already-low passenger numbers.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:41:08 +0300
Eurovision winner Lordi gets Covid jab at 'pop-up' vaccination event
The event was aimed at encouraging people to get Covid jabs as well as promoting the use of free rapid testing.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:27:19 +0300
Bank of Finland: New mortgages amount to €2.2bn in June
New mortgages continued to grow in June, following a month in which housing loans were at the highest level since 2008.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:17:51 +0300
THL recommends shortening exposure quarantine to 10 days
The health agency said quarantine guidelines can be amended as a shorter isolation period has proved sufficient in limiting the spread of the virus.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:26:00 +0300
Nearly 9,000 local councillors take office, two months later than planned
More than 40 percent of local councillors are now women, a slight rise from the previous term.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:28:00 +0300
August brings schooling changes: Extended compulsory education, pre-school pilot programme
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, education is being extended in both early childhood and late teenage years.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:10:41 +0300
Fat shaming prevents many from participating in fitness activities
Overweight people often do not feel welcome in the fitness sector. It's hard to find suitable athletic gear, and even sports professionals don't always know how to guide larger individuals.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:28:31 +0300
NCP chair Orpo eyes government partnership with Finns Party in 2023
Petteri Orpo says it's possible that the two largest opposition parties could team up for a right-leaning government after the next parliamentary elections.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:45:13 +0300
Treasury issues €73m to guarantee events from Slush to Elton John's farewell
A quarter-billion euros have been set aside to cover event losses due to pandemic restrictions, with most of that amount still available.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:04:00 +0300
All teenagers from Greek refugee camps receive residence permits in Kotka
Capacity at reception centres for minors is being cut, as the number of arrivals has hit a record low since the pandemic began.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:49:15 +0300
Rescue official: Kalajoki wildfire could burn for weeks
There's no end in sight for the nearly 300-hectare blaze, the region's worst in half a century, says the local rescue chief.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:48:00 +0300
US pastor plans pro-Räsänen demonstration at Finnish Embassy
Conservative groups in the US and elsewhere have criticised Finnish prosecutors for charging Christian Democrats MP Päivi Räsänen with hate speech.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:00:15 +0300
Olkiluoto 3 reactor delayed again
The latest postponement is due to additional turbine inspections. The reactor is some 13 years behind its original schedule.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:32:57 +0300
High school union describes return to distance learning as "worst thing that could happen"
The Union President of Upper Secondary School Students believes that distance learning arrangements should only be employed as a last resort.



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