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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:18:22 +0200
Espresso House closes central kitchen following Yle probe into working conditions, food hygiene
The company said that a new kitchen, set to open later in the spring, will ensure better working conditions for employees as well as improve food handling.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:50:50 +0200
Finnish film misses out on Golden Globe gong
This year's Golden Globe Award for best non-English-language film went to the Japanese film 'Drive My Car'.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:22:10 +0200
Monday's papers: Benefits bureaucracy, degrees that pay and homes under 10k
Domestic outlets explore Kela's idiosyncrasies, valuable degrees and Finland's bargain basement homes.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:06:18 +0200
Finland's biggest bank reports cyberattack
Sunday's disruption followed a warning of fraudulent text messages sent in the OP bank's name on Friday.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 14:18:55 +0200
Yle probe: Former Espresso House employees describe working conditions as dangerous
Poor hygiene, unsafe driving, brown tap water, 190 hours of night work per month – former staff of Espresso House’s central kitchen in Helsinki share their experiences with Yle's MOT investigative reporting team.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 11:45:31 +0200
Poll: Few believe new regional administrations will improve services
Just 10 percent of respondents expect the new wellbeing services counties to improve services, according to a poll by the Foundation for Municipal Development.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:44:05 +0200
Helsinki police catch runaway reindeer
The "tired fugitive" was checked by a veterinarian before being transported to Korkeasaari Zoo.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:12:44 +0200
PM Marin: Temporary closure of bars, restaurants a possibility
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) told Yle that the current coronavirus situation is "very worrying" and attention must be especially paid to the capacity of Finland's healthcare system.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 11:40:24 +0200
Drownings in Finland hit 10-year high in 2021
Eighty-seven people drowned in Finnish lakes and waterways during 2021's exceptionally hot summer months, which is 40 more than during the summer of 2020.

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 10:40:54 +0200
Finland keeps schools open but tightens restrictions on hobbies, restaurants
The ministerial Covid working group decided that current restrictions should remain in force until at least the end of January, as well as recommending the tightening of other measures.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:20:46 +0200
Industrial Union board approves tech sector deal, 2% rise in wages
The tech industry deal could serve as a template for collective agreements in other sectors.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:07:34 +0200
Helsinki authorities confirm children will return to classrooms on Monday in capital region
Regional State Administrative Agencies and municipalities have the power to decide whether classes should be held remotely or not in their area of responsibility.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:18:05 +0200
Watch: Reindeer on the run in Helsinki area
Police urged motorists in the capital's Haaga district to be careful.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:24:43 +0200
Kiuru: Children returning to classrooms is not safe as Covid case numbers escalate
The proposal to switch to remote learning will be discussed by a ministerial Covid woking group at a meeting scheduled for 2pm on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:09:08 +0200
HUS top doc: Omicron variant, staff absences piling pressure on healthcare system
The Chief Physician however noted that the need for hospital and intensive care treatment has not increased in proportion to the number of cases.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:18:33 +0200
Number of payment defaults decreases for first time in 13 years
However, there was a rise last year in the number of people aged 60 years and older with payment defaults.

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:06:16 +0200
Yle poll: SDP leapfrog Finns, NCP remain most popular party
Although the National Coalition Party (NCP) retained top spot in the latest poll, the NCP saw the biggest drop in support of any party compared to the previous voter survey.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:29:11 +0200
Grocery stores report decline in Christmas alcohol sales
Sales of alcohol at the S Group retail chain over the festive period were down about 10 percent on last year.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:00:48 +0200
Feast of the Epiphany tradition marks end of Finland's Christmas season
The feast day, known as loppiainen in Finnish, commemorates the wise men's arrival in Bethlehem to bring gifts to the newborn baby Jesus.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:51:23 +0200
THL recommends reducing quarantine period to five days
The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) also proposed shifting focus away from contact tracing.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:54:27 +0200
Court frees Kankaanpää neo-Nazi suspects
The far-right group members are still suspected of terrorist offences.

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:51:11 +0200
Health ministry proposes schools switch to remote learning after Christmas break
The ministry said the proposal is based on the deteriorating coronavirus situation and how it could be further affected by schoolchildren returning to classrooms.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:13:49 +0200
US national security advisor discusses Ukraine with Finnish, other Nordic officials
Hiski Haukkala, Chief of Cabinet in President Sauli Niinistö's office, represented Finland in US-Nordic talks amid rising tensions over Ukraine.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:00:07 +0200
Uusimaa restrictions extended until late January
Extensions and tightening of restrictions are also likely in other parts of the country, regional officials said on Wednesday.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:20:39 +0200
Helsinki's Covid situation worsens, city moves to open reserve hospital
Omicron is now behind 90 percent of new coronavirus cases in the capital area, which is struggling to keep normal hospital services running. A THL boss says a similar situation is anticipated in other parts of the country.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:16:02 +0200
Tech industry reaches contract deal, strike threat fades
If the deal is approved by the Industrial Union's board, it could serve as a template for collective agreements in other sectors.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:21:31 +0200
Uusimaa coronavirus group recommends 2-week restriction extension
The group noted that rising cases have jeopardised the abilities of primary and specialised healthcare providers, saying that there was no sign of improvement on the horizon, at least in the coming weeks. 

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:13:18 +0200
Lux Helsinki light festival flickers into life amid epidemic changes
The normally-annual event brings colour and light to the city during an otherwise very dark time of year.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:48:43 +0200
Nuclear watchdog approves power-up of Olkiluoto 3 reactor
Stuk said that the new Olkiluoto nuclear reactor can boost its output beyond five percent of its full capacity. The long-delayed unit was switched on just before Christmas.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0200
Porvoo cop shooters, prosecutor drop appeal efforts; 15-year sentences stand
The brothers' first appeals court hearing was to begin next week.



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