Under the proposed changes, jobseekers would meet with an employment specialist every two weeks and would be expected to submit an average of one job application every week.

Police have filed for a court order for the sequestration of assets of the association supporting the Elokapina climate protest movement over suspected violations of fundraising laws.

Despite an increase in Covid hospitalisations, Helsingin Sanomat finds no backing among key MPs for vaccination mandates in Finland.

The Coast Guard says there are about 10 suspects linked to smuggling in migrants via Belarus. All are permanent residents of Finland.

Yle News' podcast gets the lowdown on data leaks, sex crimes and climate change.

The virtual project combines art and science in an effort to help people weigh the emotional impact of the pandemic.

Former Oulu councillor Junes Lokka, who proposed "death patrols", was convicted of ethnic agitation for a third time and fined 420 euros.

Parliament will consider a motion of no confidence proposed by the opposition Finns Party and Movement Now.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) responded to health officials' concerns about the lifting of Covid restrictions and renewed a call for the public to get fully vaccinated.

The announcement follows similar suspensions by other Nordic countries due to concerns over possible side effects.

Shops may now drop mask requirements in areas where health authorities no longer recommend their use indoors.

Tytti Yli-Viikari also faces charges of payment fraud and misconduct in a public office over the use of Finnair Plus flight bonus points.

The latest voter poll shows very small changes in support for most of Finland's political parties, but the Left Alliance benefited from a dip in Green Party backing.

Helsinki police arrested 123 climate protesters late on Wednesday after they blocked one of the city's main bridges.

The number of people being treated in hospital for the virus has risen from 89 two weeks ago to 112 on Wednesday, with 33 patients in intensive care units.

A similar model in Norway offers full or partial student debt relief to graduates if they move to sparsely populated regions.

The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) said the average cost of treating a Covid patient was just over 16,000 euros.

Many businesses in the sector are struggling to pay their debts, the union said, as many farms are facing either bankruptcy or a bleak future.

The project will involve the cities of Helsinki, Turku, Espoo, Kirkkonummi, Vihti, Lohja and Salo.

Increased childcare duties and the strain placed on female-dominated labour market sectors were among the reasons behind the added impact, THL's report said.

Restrictions on bars and restaurants were relaxed across the North Savo region last Friday and in North Karelia in September.

The court said that people in need of mental health services should be able to receive the care they need without fear of that relationship being revealed.

Metereologists predict a cold turn to the weather during the upcoming holidays.

The researchers noted that the amount of help needed by victims will not become clear for some time.

"The unvaccinated coronavirus patients have a critical significance in the viability of the healthcare system," HUS' Acting Chief Medical Officer Jari Petäjä said.

Facebook-owned sites were down for an extended period on Monday.

MP Elina Valtonen said the funds were from her time working as an executive at the Royal Bank of Scotland.

The crash took place during morning rush hour at an unguarded level crossing that locals say was known to be dangerous.

Finland is to receive a record number of influenza shots, but it's unclear if there will be enough for everyone who wants them.

The deadline to appeal the verdict passed on Monday.