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Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:36:47 +0200
Eva poll: 60% back Finland joining Nato
Support for membership of the military alliance has more than doubled from a similar poll conducted last autumn.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:33:07 +0200
Finnish Customs freeze 21 luxury yachts, cite sanctions against Russia
The agency is investigating whether the yachts in question belong to individuals or companies on the EU sanctions list.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:14:57 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Exploiting Ukrainians, emergency cash and Omicron saturation
Fake job recruiters are trying to lure Ukrainians into Finnish jobs that don't exist.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:14:11 +0200
Haavisto: Foreign, defence ministers agree on EU's "strategic compass"
Work on the development of the EU's defence strategy has been in the works for some time.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:39:53 +0200
More than 50 suspects facing dozens of charges for drug smuggling
More than 90 of the 128 indictments were related to aggravated drug offences or aiding and abetting such crimes, according to the prosecutor's office.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:50:14 +0200
Finance Ministry proposes reversing planned cuts to science funding
Government parties are scheduled to begin budget framework negotiations next month.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:50:53 +0200
Stockmann sells off flagship Helsinki department store
The retailer plans to continue operations while renting the property from its buyer, pension agency firm Keva.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:51:46 +0200
Nokian Tyres' shares deflate after decision to stay in Russia
Several other leading tyre firms have announced plans to temporarily suspend business operations in Russia. 

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:41:49 +0200
Teacher strike could close capital's schools in April
Teachers' groups say educators are tired of waiting for raises that "never happen."

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:36:31 +0200
Niinistö and Macron talk Ukraine in Paris on Monday
Finland's involvement at high level meetings surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war continues in France on Monday.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:10:11 +0200
Ukrainian children begin school in Tampere
The group of 39 children will start learning basic Finnish as well as participating in sports classes.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:13:24 +0200
Study: Kela-backed psychotherapy pays for itself
Over five million working days were lost to mental health issues in Finland last year.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:26:38 +0200
Public sector overtime and shift swap ban begins
Trade unions in the public sector launched a weeklong strike action on Monday to demand more pay.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:13:54 +0200
Monday's papers: Defence perceptions, building material shortages and second boosters
The war in Ukraine is disrupting the Finnish construction sector while boosting the nation's confidence in its conscripts.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:11:12 +0200
Nokia, VTT top Finnish patent applications list
The firms busiest with patent applications last year are primarily state-owned.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:25:07 +0200
Niinistö suggests closer defence ties with US and Sweden as alternative to Nato
According to Niinistö, Finland has two security options: Nato membership or closer partnership with the US and Sweden.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:58:03 +0200
Marin: New reception centres to be opened around Finland
The prime minister said the cabinet is also considering more measures in response to sharply rising energy prices.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:13:05 +0200
Kiasma art museum to re-open with costly renovation still in progress
The price tag for repairs at the contemporary art museum remains unclear. Kiasma re-opens as the nearby Ateneum closes.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 16:43:38 +0200
Ministry: Tens of thousands of Ukrainians to arrive in Finland
The number of arrivals has accelerated, with more now reaching Finland in weaker physical and psychological condition.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 13:42:35 +0200
Andersson: Left Alliance would not quit cabinet over possible Nato application
Traditionally Finland's most anti-Nato party, the Left Alliance is reconsidering its stance due to the war in Ukraine.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:44:40 +0200
Finland looks to agriculture for climate action
There had been disputes within the government over which sectors should shoulder most of the burden of emissions reductions. 

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:29:33 +0200
Cannonball gang boss receives maximum sentence on drugs, firearms charges
The investigation was part of a broad international probe in which criminals in different countries were tricked into using Anom, a messaging service controlled by the FBI.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:02:06 +0200
Finns Party plays down links with Putin-friendly partners in EU Parliament
Italy's far right Lega Nord party and the French National Rally — both members of the ID group alongside the Finns Party — have previously expressed their admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:03:15 +0200
PM Marin's nightclub visit was not a rule breach, says Chancellor of Justice
The Prime Minister left her government phone at home when she attended a Helsinki nightclub in December, and missed text messages instructing her to self-isolate due to a Covid exposure.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:23:29 +0200
Ukrainians fill Tampere reception centre to capacity
Authorities are searching for more emergency housing for people who have fled the war in Ukraine.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:49:16 +0200
Bus crash Ukrainians continue journey to Finland
Most of the Ukrainian citizens on board a bus involved in a traffic accident in Lithuania early on Thursday were able to continue on to Finland.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:51:18 +0200
Finnish Red Cross issues plea for more volunteers
The Finnish branch of the international humanitarian organisation needs more helping hands as it opens new emergency accommodation for Ukrainian people fleeing the war.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:28:02 +0200
Once again, Finland ranked as the world's happiest nation
For the fifth year in a row, Finland tops the list in the World Happiness Report

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:58:08 +0200
Finland to update security policy following Russian attack on Ukraine
A coordination group headed by Finland's foreign minister will submit a report outlining security and defence issues to parliament.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:10:04 +0200
Friday's papers: Russian arrivals, inflation, Ukrainian kids in school
Morning papers report that the Finnish government does not view Russian citizens traveling to Finland as a matter of special concern.



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