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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:39:47 +0300
Pandemic babies 'dive into the deep end' as daycare starts
Schools and daycares open their doors again this week after the summer break, but for the thousands of toddlers born during the pandemic it will be a leap into the socialising unknown.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:39:41 +0300
Ohisalo: Government must agree on climate goals during budget negotiations
Finland has set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2035.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:57:20 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Climate report reaction, vaccine enthusiasm and Moomin mug mania
Finland's press covers the reaction to the IPCC's landmark climate change report.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:48:08 +0300
In Finland, kids choose whether or not to get Covid vaccine
The THL's chief physician Hanna Nohynek said she hopes that as many children and young people will get the jab — to protect themselves as well as others.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:52:20 +0300
Finnish WMO Secretary-General: IPCC report shows world heading towards 2-3 degrees of warming
The Finnish expert says Monday's climate change report 'underlines the urgency' of climate action.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:08:04 +0300
Finland's Covid pass will bolster retail sales, commerce lobby says
The federation's managing director urged policymakers to reduce tax burdens that she said limited consumers' purchasing powers.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:48:48 +0300
Drowning deaths reach 10-year high this summer
The summer of 2010 was not only the last time drowning figures were as high but also when Finland last experienced a summer as hot.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:46:43 +0300
Police investigate mass brawl at Turku port
An estimated 20 people were involved in the incident on Sunday evening in front of the Silja Line terminal in the Port of Turku.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:51:32 +0300
Monday's papers: Vaccinating teens, Tampere tram and the return to work
Finland's press reports on vaccines for 12- to 15-year-olds, a historic day for Tampere's tram and back to work anxieties.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:24:34 +0300
Most Helsinki e-scooter injuries at night and while drunk; doctors call for weekend night-time ban
Serious accidents have continued despite last month's decision to lower speeds in urban areas at night.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:39:47 +0300
Glitch in THL reporting of coronavirus infections causes sharp swings in weekend figures
On Sunday the THL reported the highest-ever daily total, after announcing an improbably low figure on Saturday.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:10:52 +0300
Restaurant restrictions tighten through much of Finland
Under the new rules, restrictions on bars and restaurants in community spread areas apply to both indoor and outdoor areas. Only four regions are free of restrictions.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:15:49 +0300
Theatre sector calls for quick adoption of coronavirus passport, end to 2-metre seating gaps
According to the sector, the two-metre safety distancing requirement makes theatrical operations "absurd" from a financial standpoint.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:35:47 +0300
Culture minister: State should treat gambling monopoly revenues like alcohol profits
A decline in Veikkaus revenues is hurting its beneficiaries in the fields of culture, sports, science, and youth work as well as social welfare and health.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:04:40 +0300
Business lobby provided most municipal election funding to NCP
Opposition National Coalition Party (NCP) candidates collected significant campaign donations from the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) and other business groups and individuals.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 19:19:15 +0300
Court sentences taxi driver to prison for drugging, raping four women
The man picked up unaccompanied women from taxi ranks around the Helsinki area and provided them with alcohol and drugs while pretending to bring them to their intended destination.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:21:35 +0300
Police appeal for help identifying masked gang stealing petrol station pay terminals
A total of four petrol stations have been hit by the gang in Häme and southeast Finland over the past week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:05:24 +0300
Students should get vaccine at high school without appointment, union says
The union says the move could lower the threshold for younger people to get vaccinated and prevent online teaching arrangements from being imposed.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:10 +0300
Climate action art installation unveiled in downtown Helsinki
Nine large blocks, containing 13 cubes of ice each, are intended as a reminder of the ongoing climate crisis and the threat posed by rising sea levels.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:03:17 +0300
Coronavirus infections diagnosed in second group of seasonal workers
Mass testing of 110 foreign berry pickers in Lapland revealed 40 more coronavirus infections.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:50:13 +0300
Yle survey: Small percentage of healthcare workers still unvaccinated
While some hospital districts have moved healthcare staff up the vaccination queue, a number of workers have not yet had the chance to receive the first dose.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:35:43 +0300
Avi: No tightening of restrictions yet for Helsinki region
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland said it has requested expert analysis on the pandemic situation and will decide on new regulations next week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:51:31 +0300
Finnish Olympian elected chair of IOC Athletes' Commission
Emma Terho was a member of Finland's bronze-winning ice hockey teams in 1998 and 2010, and has since held several high profile roles within the IOC.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:21:14 +0300
Rents rise across Finland, biggest jumps in Turku, Tampere
The median rent for a studio apartment in central Helsinki was 809 euros per month, while they cost around 583 euros in downtown Tampere and 515 euros in the centre of Oulu.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:58:29 +0300
Government opens vaccinations for 12-15-year-olds, gives green light to Covid pass
The decisions follow a meeting of government ministers at the House of the Estates on Thursday afternoon. 

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:21:53 +0300
Women share messages of sexual harassment on Instagram to provoke discussion
The Finnish Instagram account depicting messages that women receive from men through social media already has over 20,000 followers.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:54:04 +0300
PM Marin: Vaccination of 12-15-year-olds set to begin
The Prime Minister also said that the government would discuss the possible introduction of a Covid certificate at a meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:15:14 +0300
Finland's Covid cases grow by 56% in a week, prompting new restaurant restrictions
Nearly all of the country's new coronavirus infections stem from the so-called Delta variant.

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.



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