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Finland Yle Uutiset

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:15:00 +0200
EVA: More women bosses than ever before
A survey suggests female managers are now more common than ever.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:43:36 +0200
Police break up Convoy Finland protest, detain 55
The protesters say they want cheaper petrol and an end to coronavirus restrictions.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:12:12 +0200
Union: UPM strike to continue into March
The strike has lasted for five weeks and could go on for three more.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:16:14 +0200
Lindén becomes social services minister, Kiuru begins maternity leave
Aki Lindén is serving his first term as an MP following a long career in healthcare administration, including as CEO of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS).

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00:25 +0200
Survey: two thirds trust Finland's ability to defend against a military attack
Less than half feel that Finland will be able to protect Åland, where military presence is prohibited.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:49:10 +0200
Convoy protest set to disrupt traffic in Helsinki
Police are predicting traffic problems as a result of the protest.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:55:12 +0200
Appeal Court quashes Aarnio murder conviction
The district court had previously sentenced the former head of Helsinki police department’s narcotics unit to life imprisonment for his role in the 2003 murder.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:14:39 +0200
Olkiluoto 3 electricity production hit by further delay
The OL3 nuclear reactor is expected to produce around 14 percent of Finland’s electricity once it begins operating at full capacity.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:30:03 +0200
Friday's papers: EU guarantees, Nokia success and Mustonen's return
EU President Ursula von der Leyen visited Helsinki on Thursday.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:12:29 +0200
EU coordinating response to Russian letter, says von der Leyen in Helsinki
The EU President said that Finland can count on European solidarity.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:31:26 +0200
APN podcast: Is Finland on track for Olympic success?
All Points North previews Finland's prospects at the Winter Olympics, follows up on a story about the exploitation of foreign workers, and tags along for an icy adventure.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:06:18 +0200
Cultural sector protests Covid restrictions, minister 'understands' frustration
Cultural figures called for more financial compensation and a programme to help the sector recover from the crisis.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:22:43 +0200
Omicron spread levels off, clear drop in ICU load
While daily death figures remain high, health officials point to hopeful signs that the Omicron surge is waning.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:53:05 +0200
Thursday's papers: Notes from Russia, banking service and poor Olympic snow
Finland's relations with Russia have been under scrutiny this week. 

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:06:27 +0200
Yle poll: Finns party support plummets, Greens down, NCP remain top
Most of the government coalition parties saw increased backing among voters in the latest survey, but support for the Greens continued to slide.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:25 +0200
Finland "confident" of medal success at Beijing Winter Olympics
Finnish athletes will be hoping to keep up the nation's proud record of winning medals at every Winter Olympics since the very first edition of the games in 1924.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:44:09 +0200
Niinistö: Letter from Russia was intended to cause confusion
The president commented on relations with Russia following the official opening of the Parliament on Wednesday.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:20:20 +0200
Finland to double foreign student visas, shorten citizenship road
The proposed reforms aim to make life a bit easier and flexible for Finland's students from abroad.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:35:27 +0200
Paper: Sports Minister Kurvinen cancels Olympic trip over quarantine risk
Kurvinen said his decision was not linked to any political boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. 

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:34:44 +0200
Marin: Restaurant restrictions to be lifted in mid-February
The government met on Wednesday to discuss Covid rules.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:43:46 +0200
Russia publishes foreign minister's letter on mutual security to Finland, other EU countries
The letter accuses EU and Nato countries of interpreting existing security agreements as they see fit.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0200
Kela files complaint over Posti losing sensitive mail
Benefits agency Kela has filed a complaint with the Data Protection Ombudsman over Posti losing an important package.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:09:15 +0200
Finland's coal consumption jumps by a fifth in 2021
The country has set a goal to stop using coal for energy production by 2029.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:57:04 +0200
Yle survey: Hospital districts suspend unvaccinated healthcare workers as mandate comes into force
Some medical chiefs question whether the vaccine mandate makes sense as Omicron can circumvent the protection that the jabs provide.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:12:57 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Pandemic to endemic, trucker chaos and suspension without pay
Measures to curb the pandemic are sparking protests in Finland even as the government begins lifting Covid-related restrictions.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:34:39 +0200
Russia sends security letters to Finland, other EU and Nato countries
Russia asked Finland and other EU and Nato members whether they plan to comply with commitments "not to strengthen their security at the expense of the security of others."

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:31:02 +0200
Ex-PM Vanhanen elected speaker of parliament
Centre MP Vanhanen was Finance Minister until he handed over the role to Annika Saarikko. 

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:02:25 +0200
Finland bow out in futsal Euros quarter-finals
This was the first time Finland had made it to the final tournament.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:20:14 +0200
M/S Estonia disaster TV series planned, billed as Finland's priciest-ever drama
The series will depict the ferry's tragic sinking, rescue operations and ensuing investigation.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:25:45 +0200
Finnish MP poll: Threat from Russia has increased
Tensions in Ukraine have heightened in recent months.



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