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Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:48:41 +0300
HUS physician criticises "confusing" Covid strategy
The government announced a revised strategy on Monday, but HUS Chief Physician Asko Järvienen told Yle that he would have liked clearer guidelines on each agencies' role and responsibility.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:01:52 +0300
THL: Covid crisis takes greater toll on immigrants in Finland
Nearly 25% of migrant respondents to the study said their economic situation had deteriorated during the epidemic, compared to a corresponding figure of just 6% for the rest of the population.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:29:30 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Climate pondering, council defections and golf victory
Matilda Castrén is the first Finn to compete in golf's Solheim Cup. 

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:41:00 +0300
PM: Finland to lift Covid restrictions after 80% of population fully vaccinated
Prime Minister Sanna Marin has estimated that the vaccination level of 80 percent would be reached next month.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:49:59 +0300
Finnish football captain calls for activism over Qatar World Cup worker exploitation
In an article published by an online sports magazine, Tim Sparv said awareness needs to be raised about human rights violations.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:16:42 +0300
Kitten mill operator who sold sick cats for years fined €210
The cat breeder told authorities she was unsure of how many cats she had.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:12:52 +0300
Finland's police force faces budget cuts
The government will begin budget negotiations this week, with the draft budget allocating €794m for police next year.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:26:38 +0300
Finnish photojournalist says Finland "sanitised" Covid reality
International media has shown Covid suffering, but this has been largely absent in Finland, says a NYT photo editor.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:33:01 +0300
Monday's papers: Vaccination certs for kids, outrage after anti-gay politician appears on TV show and dead bunnies
Papers on Monday ponder tweens' vaccine certificates, TV controversy and a mysterious rabbit plague.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:21:20 +0300
PM Marin: Return to normal possible in October, Covid passport to Parliament soon, 2m rule to be dropped
Later on Sunday, the government proposed to Parliament that the two-metre spacing requirement be dropped.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:26:59 +0300
THL Covid infection figures fluctuate due to technical problems
The weekend average was slightly below other figures in September so far. Meanwhile 14 cases of the newer Mu variant have been found in Finland.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:07:04 +0300
First frost in southern Finland, warmer weather in store
Southern Finland saw readings as low as –2.3C, but could see +20 again later in the week.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:08:27 +0300
Finnish employers often require native-like fluency from immigrants, restricting job prospects
Language courses are difficult to locate, and the proficiency gained through them is seen as insufficient by employers.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:36:21 +0300
Restrictions on gatherings relaxed in Helsinki and Uusimaa region
Two-metre safety distancing and block divisions of auditoriums and other venues are no longer required.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:38:12 +0300
Covid pass tests likely to be carried out by private sector at user expense
According to Salminen, a return to normal is already in sight, since as of next week Finland will have received enough doses to achieve 80 percent coverage.

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.



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