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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:43:19 +0200
Thursday's papers: Bigger stockpiles, a turnaround in weather, and a mathematically challenged oligarch
Finland's emergency supplies are in the spotlight.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:29:53 +0200
Finland expecting arrival of 40-80k Ukrainians
The Education Ministry said all incoming children will have access to basic education, but that it will not be mandatory.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:06:48 +0200
Finns stock up on portable radios after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
One retailer said last week's sales of battery-powered radios were triple that of the same time last year.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:08:13 +0200
New polls suggest more support for Finland joining Nato
An HS poll showed 54 percent support for Nato, while three-quarters of Chambers of Commerce members said yes to joining.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:58:27 +0200
Weather set to change as storm heads in to Finland
Recent days have seen sunnier conditions in Finland. 

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:55:28 +0200
New LNG terminal could replace a third of Finland's gas imports
Hamina Energy is opening a new LNG terminal in Hamina this autumn, as Finland increasingly uses liquefied natural gas to replace Russian supplies.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:22:32 +0200
Newsprint running short as UPM strike grinds on
Finland has imported a lot of paper from Russia — but that supply is currently interrupted.

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.



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