The number of patients is at a record high in Finland, but officials still say the time was right to lift restrictions.

The company says its finances can't handle the current cost of fuel, after two years of pandemic-induced reductions in passenger numbers. 

This year Finland's armed forces have received the second highest number of female applicants in the country's history.

Most papers report on a US visit by the defence minister, who says now isn't the right time to file for Nato membership.

As the thick snow cover melts, puddles form ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes.

The North Savo-based plant would reportedly help decrease Finland's reliance on Russian gas.

The effort was prompted by a request from the Ministry of Education and Culture. 

Yle spoke to three young men who have volunteered to help defend Ukraine against the invading forces of Russia.

The Finnish state-owned company Neova plans to restart the production of peat for use in power production. Meanwhile, UPM is suspending wood purchases from Russia.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she considers it important that political parties be given the opportunity to form their own positions about membership in the military alliance.

International sanctions do not currently apply to fertilisers as they are essential for food production, but Russia has restricted exports of such materials.

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.

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.

Yle asked MPs whether Finland should join Nato. Most respondents said yes – but 142 others didn't respond, couldn't say or said no.

Emergency personnel have collected helmets, fire suits, chainsaws and other equipment for their Ukrainian counterparts.

In terms of food and fuel, the country's preparedness is "exceptionally good," according to the National Emergency Supply Agency's director.

The majority-state-owned Fortum said it aims to retreat from the Russian market and write down its pipeline exposure.

The planned legislative reform aims to make it easier for victims to report cases of suspected exploitation.

More than 3,800 troops, mostly reservists, are taking part in "timely" local defence drills around the country.

The head of Helsinki's Integration Centre Monika says the process of integrating newcomers to Finland should be more closely aligned with working life.

"What would be a negotiable solution for Putin is a big question for me," Finland's former Ambassador to Russia, Hannu Himanen, noted.

Finland's government is preparing to submit a report to Parliament which may provide the framework for a debate on Nato membership this spring.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin met her Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas in Tallinn on Monday. Finland's debate on Nato membership was on the agenda.

The security policy experts said that due to several different factors, predicting the situation is difficult.

Smuggling the tobacco product has grown into an increasingly organised criminal activity worth millions of euros.

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.

The unit's tasks will include distributing aid supplies to people affected by Russia's invasion.

Since Ukrainians can freely enter the country without a visa, authorities are unsure of how many may eventually seek assistance from Finland.

The proposed changes would prevent telemarketers from finalising deals over the phone, with agreements only valid if customers confirms them in writing.