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Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:26:59 +0200
Wednesday's papers: Covid remains, aviation's comeback, and Yle's Nazi series controversy
Yle is facing a backlash over what has been characterised as a humanising depiction of National Socialists and racists in a recent documentary series.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:15:48 +0200
University of Helsinki targeted with thousands of anti-Russia messages
A social media and digital communications specialist at the university suspects the messages are linked to a disinformation campaign.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:11:54 +0200
Rare fireball spotted over Finland
The Ursa Astronomical Association reported over a hundred sightings of the meteor by Tuesday morning.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:53:32 +0200
Employment rate hits 74% in February
There were 89,000 more people employed last month compared to February 2021.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:53:41 +0200
Minister: Finland must wean itself off dependence on Russian energy
Finland's climate goals are colliding with its aspiration to stop relying on Russian fossil fuels.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:53:22 +0200
Nokian Tyres: Boosting Finnish, US production but staying in Russia
Many of the company's competitors have announced temporary suspension of operations in Russia, including firms like Continental, Michelin and Bridgestone.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:14:34 +0200
Ministry proposes changes to traffic laws, speed limits
Finland has double the number of traffic fatalities per capita as Sweden and Norway.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:56:07 +0200
More than 10,000 Ukrainians seek refuge in Finland
The number of arrivals from the war-torn country is mounting.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:37:09 +0200
In pictures: Helsinki Central Station undergoes old-is-new transformation
The renovation includes the opening of a new restaurant and café.

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. 



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