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Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:38:12 +0300
Covid pass tests likely to be carried out by private sector at user expense
Salminen called the coronavirus passport a temporary measure, only needed until the population reaches a sufficient level of immunity.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:10:19 +0300
Survey: Young people worried about the future
Teenagers are worried about Covid and the climate.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:56:40 +0300
Personal data of hundreds compromised in phishing attack at Oulu University
The information obtained by the hacker has been mainly used to send new phishing messages.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:04:15 +0300
Teens handed 8-to-10-year jail terms over brutal Koskela killing
The prosecution had demanded slightly longer sentences of 12, 9-and-a-half and 11 years. The three defendants still have the option to appeal the court's decision.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:19:55 +0300
Covid outbreak hampers production at meat processing plant
Snellmann plans to distribute the meat product that it is unable to process to a competitor.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:08:32 +0300
Nurses' union: Helsinki and private employers operating hiring 'cartel'
The deal would help each employer retain staff without increasing wages.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:59:35 +0300
Helsinki shuts down e-scooters on weekend nights
The new rules went into effect on Friday, initially as a trial that lasts until January.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:20:03 +0300
Friday's papers: Under-employment, English education and a sponsorship plea
Finland's women's ice hockey team seems under-funded. 

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:50:00 +0300
Intermittent crowding at Helsinki Airport as traffic begins to recover
Increased demand is resulting in congestion at the airport's check-in area. Airport officials say that wearing a mask is essential as maintaining social distancing gaps can be difficult at times.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:10:29 +0300
PM: Updated Covid strategy likely on Monday
The government is likely to waive the two-metre safety distancing requirement for public events within the next few days.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:05:55 +0300
Large cities call for more targeted Covid tracing, quarantines
Doctors responsible for infectious diseases in the six biggest cities say that infection tracing should be targeted on high-risk situations.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:40 +0300
Former President Ahtisaari retires from public life following Alzheimer's diagnosis
Ahtisaari was the tenth President of Finland, serving from 1994 to 2000, and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:20:25 +0300
APN podcast: Can Helsinki become an English-speaking city?
This week's show also asks why Finland forces some kids to study religion in school and explores the story of a fallen hero.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:13:23 +0300
Chamber of commerce survey reveals Finland's "alarming" skilled-labour shortage
Companies are struggling to fill positions due to applicants' lack of relevant work experience or suitable qualifications.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:15:44 +0300
THL proposes third dose of vaccine for risk groups
The possibility of a third dose being offered to the rest of the population will be discussed this autumn, the health agency said.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:05:37 +0300
Yle poll: NCP extends lead, Finns Party loses support among male voters
The Finns Party has dropped from first place on Yle's monthly voter survey in January to third place in August.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:16:25 +0300
Thursday's papers: Workplace vaccinations, "fierce" EU dispute and Räikkönen retires
Morning papers report that the decision whether to get or not get the jab has become an awkward topic during coffee breaks at the office.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:43:06 +0300
Summer 2021 was Finland's hottest in over 80 years
There were a total of 50 'heatwave' days in Finland this summer, when the temperature rose to above 25 degrees Celsius.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:30:00 +0300
Finnish nasal spray vaccine protects against viral variants, developers say
The nasal spray vaccine is based on research carried out at the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland, and testing is due to begin by the end of the year.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:05:29 +0300
400 file Covid vaccine side effect claims as coverage nears 7m doses
Compensation is based on a probable causal link between the use of the vaccine and the side effect, and must be confirmed by a doctor.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:45:00 +0300
E-scooter top speeds slashed in Helsinki
Authorities are still pushing for a total ban on e-scooter usage on weekend nights, but no final decision has yet been reached on that matter.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:09:10 +0300
Majority of parties support banning use of swastika, Finns Party oppose
While most parties want to criminalise public use of the swastika flag, some want to wait for a decision by the Court of Appeal while the Finns Party rejected the suggestion.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:59:12 +0300
"The Mediator" wins Koivisto memorial design contest
The Mauno Koivisto memorial is slated to be ready by autumn 2023.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:23:04 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Immigration worries, campaign budgets and buffet breakfasts
More than half of Finnish respondents in a survey said they were a little embarrassed at the hotel buffet breakfast.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:02:00 +0300
How do you weather proof children in Finland?
Clothing a kid in Finland costs 550 euros a year on average.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Police wrap up preliminary probe of major cannabis smuggling ring
The case was uncovered with help from an international organised crime fighting effort led by the FBI and Australian authorities.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:05:20 +0300
Report: Young adults most affected by Covid-era telecommuting 'boredom'
Workers were commonly found to be over-stimulated in the form of constant video conferences and under-stimulated in the form of repetitive working days.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:02:05 +0300
Helsinki police close probe into how school, authorities handled teen murder victim
Police said the investigation did not find that school and child protective service staff members had broken breach of duty laws.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:09:51 +0300
Interfax: Alexei Navalny's spokesperson flees Russia for Helsinki
Kira Jarmusch left Russia bound for Helsinki, according to Russian sources.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:01:11 +0300
Hesburger founder blames middle management, Covid crisis for staff dissatisfaction
Current and former employees of the nationwide fast-food chain have complained of chronic under-staffing problems.



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