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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:46:12 +0200
Fertiliser firm seeks alternative raw materials as Russian sources dry up
International sanctions do not currently apply to fertiliser materials as they are essential for food production, but Russia has started to restrict exports of such materials.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:12:01 +0200
Reservists rush to clarify crisis assignments
Finnish Defence Forces offices have been flooded by inquiries from militarily reservists wanting to know what their assignments will be if they're called to active duty.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:15:53 +0200
Wednesday papers: Russia now top worry, rising prices, youth crime
A poll by tabloid Ilta-Sanomat shows that the military threat posed by Russia is currently by far the biggest concern among people in Finland.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:55:29 +0200
Most Finnish MPs decline to reveal Nato stance
Yle asked MPs whether Finland should join Nato. Most respondents said yes – but 142 others didn't respond, couldn't say or said no.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:25:13 +0200
Finnish firefighters donate gear to Ukrainian colleagues
Emergency personnel have collected helmets, fire suits, chainsaws and other equipment for their Ukrainian counterparts.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:19:54 +0200
Finland well-prepared for eventual crises, stockpile chief says
In terms of food and fuel, the country's preparedness is "exceptionally good," according to the National Emergency Supply Agency's director.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:44:45 +0200
Finnish energy giant writes off nearly €1bn Nord Stream stake, aims to divest Russian plants
The majority-state-owned Fortum said it aims to retreat from the Russian market and write down its pipeline exposure.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:10:01 +0200
Legislative changes aim to tackle exploitation of foreign workers in Finland
The planned legislative reform aims to make it easier for victims to report cases of suspected exploitation.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:13:16 +0200
Finnish troops participate in local defence drills 
More than 3,800 troops, mostly reservists, are taking part in "timely" local defence drills around the country.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:12:45 +0200
Women of foreign background an untapped labour resource, integration expert says
The head of Helsinki's Integration Centre Monika says the process of integrating newcomers to Finland should be more closely aligned with working life.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:09:33 +0200
Former Ambassador: Either Putin or Ukraine will "collapse" if negotiations fail
"What would be a negotiable solution for Putin is a big question for me," Finland's former Ambassador to Russia, Hannu Himanen, noted.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:12:57 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Nato framework, anti-Russian sentiment, supermarket squabble
Finland's government is preparing to submit a report to Parliament which may provide the framework for a debate on Nato membership this spring.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:54:05 +0200
Estonian PM promises "lightning quick" ratification if Finland submits Nato application
Prime Minister Sanna Marin met her Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas in Tallinn on Monday. Finland's debate on Nato membership was on the agenda.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:37:10 +0200
Security specialists: Russian aggression could expand, including into Finland
The security policy experts said that due to several different factors, predicting the situation is difficult.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:02:21 +0200
Finnish customs seize record quantity of snus
Smuggling the tobacco product has grown into an increasingly organised criminal activity worth millions of euros.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:09:54 +0200
Finland's tourism sector feels pinch from being Russia's neighbour
The war in Ukraine and Finland's geographical proximity to Russia affect the country's appeal as a travel destination, with some tourists already cancelling trips.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:33:32 +0200
Finnish Red Cross sends logistics unit to Ukraine to coordinate humanitarian effort
The unit's tasks will include distributing aid supplies to people affected by Russia's invasion.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:11:15 +0200
Finland prepares to host Ukrainian asylum seekers, but number of arrivals still unclear
Since Ukrainians can freely enter the country without a visa, authorities are unsure of how many may eventually seek assistance from Finland.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:23:31 +0200
Finland preparing to tighten telemarketing laws
The proposed changes would prevent telemarketers from finalising deals over the phone, with agreements only valid if customers confirms them in writing.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:45:13 +0200
Finland probes providing hospital beds for Ukrainian war wounded
The measure may require postponing some non-urgent surgical procedures, the Helsinki and Uusimaa hospital district's Chief Medical Officer said.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:58:20 +0200
Monday's papers: Anti-war protests, public warning test, Fazer quits Russia after delay
Thousands of people attended a variety of pro-Ukraine, anti-war protests across Finland over the weekend.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:32:26 +0200
People in Finland united in support for Ukraine
Aid groups in Finland say donations pouring in for war-ravaged Ukraine are unprecedented.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:54:32 +0200
Police: Passport backlogs will take weeks to clear
Walk-ins at police stations face many hours' wait to renew passports.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:16:30 +0200
Finnish nuclear watchdog: No change in Ukrainian radiation levels
Radiation levels at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant have not risen, according to Finnish officials.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:43:47 +0200
Finns' trapped assets in Russia total hundreds of millions
Finnish investment funds with Russian exposure have recorded losses of some 600 million euros.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:28:04 +0200
Swedish and Finnish PMs quiet on Nato plans
Prime Minister Sanna Marin did not want to say on Saturday whether Finland and Sweden were seeking special non-Nato partner status with the United States.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:45:57 +0200
Poll: Left Alliance party most in favour of Nato referendum
The Left Alliance told Finnish news agency STT it would demand a referendum ahead of any move by Finland to join the military alliance.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:37:04 +0200
Finland buying Israeli air defence weapons
The government is set to discuss increases to defence spending against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:11:50 +0200
Thousands of Russians arriving in Finland
Finland's state-owned rail operator VR says it is trying to add more trains to its Helsinki-St. Petersburg connection.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:24:38 +0200
Niinistö on White House visit: "Well, we don't usually start wars"
Finland's President Sauli Niinistö met US President Joe Biden in Washington on Friday.



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