Finland Yle Uutiset
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:08:44 +0300Confirmed: Uusimaa Covid-19 gathering restrictions end next week
The end of limits on public gatherings in Uusimaa on 1 October means the whole of Finland will be free of restrictions on assembly.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:39:11 +0300HUS chief doc: Severe influenza season looming
"We should remember that hundreds of people die every year from the flu," the physician warned, recommending everyone get flu vaccines.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:05:26 +0300Low turnout predicted for January's provincial elections
A survey commissioned by local government foundation Kaks found that less than 40 percent of eligible voters could cast a ballot.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:43:27 +0300Friday's papers: Tinfoil hats, income tax cut, 'regular mum' makes strongman record attempt
MPs lamented the spread of conspiracy theories as they debated Covid passports, reports Hufvudstadsbladet.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:27:00 +0300Police turn to e-scooter data to trace suspects
The most recent case in which police have used e-scooter data was a suspected child harassment incident in Tampere.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:00:31 +0300Shipbuilder Meyer plans electric-powered luxury mega yachts
Able to reach a maximum speed of 23 knots, the vessel will have six decks and accommodate up to 44 guests.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:15:33 +0300Finland to receive first instalment of €2bn Covid recovery package
The money, which is part of an EU-wide €750bn package, is due to be announced at a Helsinki press conference next month.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:52:15 +0300APN podcast: Opening an account? Don't bank on it!
This week APN asks why banking can be difficult in Finland for international customers, and also examines the Yle News approach to Facebook.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:45:42 +0300Vantaa mayor slams border restriction extension
The City of Vantaa is responsible for carrying out the coronavirus-related operations at the airport, and spends about one million euros per week on those efforts.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:52:00 +0300Junes Lokka's third ethnic agitation trial begins in Oulu
Prosecutors have called for the former local politician to receive a suspended sentence following two previous convictions for the same offence.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:18:32 +0300Flooding in Finland is getting worse, new climate report says
Pori and Rovaniemi are among the areas to be worst affected in the coming decades, the Finnish Climate Change Panel warned in a new report.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:28:38 +0300Safety agency calls for more 30km/h speed limits on Finland's roads
The agency said lower speed limits often meant fewer accidents, but a survey found 30 percent of respondents said 30km/h was "too slow".
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:53:38 +0300Thursday's papers: NCP widens poll lead, Finnair mulls domestic cuts, Pukki's new home
September polling looks good for the largest opposition party, according to Thursday's Helsingin Sanomat.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:35:50 +0300Top US, Russian military chiefs meet in Helsinki
The meeting's agenda has not been made public, but it coincides with the aftermath of the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:48:47 +0300Finance minister hints government may cut income tax
The minister's comments come after the Central Chamber of Commerce proposed a two percentage point cut to the income tax rate.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:08:48 +0300Parents' and kids' screen time use can delay vocabulary skills in young children, study finds
The research also found that vocabulary levels were lower among children who were not read to on a daily basis.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:07:30 +0300Airiston Helmi probe delayed again as extensive material surprises police
Police launched the investigation in 2018.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:05:55 +0300Finnish President calls for global responsibility at UN General Assembly
President Niinistö said that while nations face increased volatility, other challenges, like Covid-19, have become global commonalities.
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:31:19 +0300Wednesday's papers: Afghans left behind, positive discrimination and companies in schools
Among other topics, papers report that Helsinki's Deputy Mayor for Education said teachers have avoided taking jobs in some districts because of social problems.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:45:00 +0300Covid restrictions on hobbies, public events in Helsinki set to be lifted from October
Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen (NCP) said the ending of the measures would mean the "return to normal" could begin.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:29:44 +0300Deadline approaches for 'Brexit permit' applications
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri is concerned that some 1,000+ British citizens living in Finland have not yet applied for right of residence.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:50:30 +0300Dramatic police video shows how abruptly an elk can appear
Police in Eastern Finland narrowly missed colliding with an elk and shared the video as a reminder that early autumn is a high-risk time for elk and deer-related accidents.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:06:08 +0300Finland's employment rate hits 72.8% as lobby group warns of skilled labour shortages
Finland's employment rate of 72.8 percent in August was the highest level since the pandemic began.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:46:41 +0300Update: No changes to border restrictions as Covid pass proceeds to Parliament
Restaurants and cultural events, for instance, may require guests over age 12 to show a pass. However, its use may be negligible if restrictions are loosened next month.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:58:00 +0300Former mayoral candidate charged with secretly filming children in school showers
The two defendants in the case are suspected of spreading sexually indecent imagery of a child and sexual exploitation of a child.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:08:49 +0300Finnish politicians criticise Russian elections
A longtime Finnish foreign minister says the elections do not provide democratic legitimacy to Vladimir Putin's party.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:18:12 +0300THL updates guidance, kids can skip Covid tests in certain circumstances
The THL now says that children under 12 should stay home from school if they are suffering from symptoms, but don't always need to be tested.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:58:35 +0300Tuesday's papers: Suburban angst, banking mistakes and electricity costs
Helsinki is keen to build more houses.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:42:00 +0300Transport unions accuse employer of withholding information, request police probe
Transport workers have expressed concern about a move toward privatisation, which they say would undercut working contracts, quality and safety.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:48:27 +0300Murder trial begins: 2 accused in Järvenpää drug deal shooting
The prosecution says the defendants lured the victim outside of his apartment by offering to buy drugs and then shot him as his young son watched the scene unfold from a window.