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Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:56:48 +0300
PM: Finland supports tougher sanctions on Russia
Sanna Marin said Finland could not afford to be naive in the face of Russian aggression.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:35:34 +0300
One in three teens buys snus on social media, study finds
The Institute of Health and Welfare is calling for parents to be more vigilant about their children's activity on the platforms.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:56:38 +0300
Finland denies entry to Russian and Belarusian lorries
The move, which is part of the fifth EU-agreed sanctions package, will take effect from midnight.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:57:55 +0300
Finland expels two Russian diplomats
The move follows in the footsteps of other European countries.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:54:58 +0300
Finnish foreign affairs and defence ministry websites hit by cyber attacks
The denial of service attacks were announced at just before 1pm on Friday.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:18:03 +0300
Dozens of healthcare workers leaving their jobs, authority says
The Supervisory Authority for Health and Welfare /Valvira) has revoked at least 30 occupational licenses upon request this year.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:52:03 +0300
Russian plane suspected of violating Finnish airspace
Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen says that Finland always takes violations of its airspace seriously.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:39:29 +0300
Reuters: Russian minister claims artwork seized by Finland to be returned this weekend
The Kremlin summoned Finland's Ambassador to Russia to discuss Finnish customs' seizure of the artwork on Thursday.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:12:23 +0300
Rising food prices may increase hunger in Finland
Low-income earners are increasingly turning to food banks as prices continue to climb.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:15:00 +0300
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns Russia could "do the same" to Finland
"Just like you 83 years ago, Ukraine has the bravery to defend itself against such an enemy," Zelensky told Finnish MPs.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:46:43 +0300
Nato chief: Decision on Finland's membership can be quick
A decision on membership would also open the door to political protection during the ratification period, Stoltenberg said.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:17:49 +0300
Friday's papers: Russian rethinking, Zelensky to address Finnish Parliament, floating gas terminal
Many morning papers report remarks from the Kremlin about how Russia may react if Finland takes up Nato membership.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:05:02 +0300
Flood warning for Southern Finland this weekend
Colder-than-average weather has led to snow melting more slowly than usual.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:29:13 +0300
Russia says artwork seizure "illegal", summons Finnish ambassador
Russian representatives have called on Finland to return the items and compensate Russia for the seizure.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:45:22 +0300
Elokapina activists fined for disobeying police
The group is currently considering appealing the decision.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:30:18 +0300
APN podcast: Working to survive in Finland
All Points North hears from nurses who say the Finnish healthcare system is on life support as low pay repels people from the sector. The show also finds out what types of jobs Ukrainians are landing in Finland.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:19:58 +0300
Veteran Centre politician launches anti-Nato party leadership bid
A former foreign minister and Centre Party chairman, Paavo Väyrynen says he wants to stimulate a debate on the party's stand on foreign and security policy.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:22:59 +0300
Kinder chocolates recalled over salmonella concerns
The products have been linked to food poisoning cases, mainly in young children, in at least ten European countries.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:06:32 +0300
THL: pandemic becoming less lethal but social effects now evident
The pandemic has tested Finnish democracy, but the country has held strong, according to a government official.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:40:01 +0300
Key parties back new arms package for Ukraine
Leading MPs from the National Coalition Party, the Social Democrats and the Finns Party have told Yle that they would give a green light to more arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:16:52 +0300
Thursday's papers: Lessons learned, aid centres, winter's day off
Helsingin Sanomat looks at how new Finnish defence spending plans are reflecting the lessons already learned from the war in Ukraine.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0300
Yle poll: Centre-right NCP takes giant leap forward as thoughts turn to Nato
A gap has opened up in the polling. 

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:21:00 +0300
Seven points to remember about the government's budget deal
Foreign and security policy, and the war in Ukraine, dominated the budget deal announced on Tuesday. 

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:23:14 +0300
Ukraine President Zelensky set to address Finnish parliament
Yle will screen the speech live on TV1 and Yle Areena. 

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:08:48 +0300
Finland directs resources at defence after Russia's attack on Ukraine
The majority of the funding is earmarked for the purchase of missile and ammunition.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:56:01 +0300
Finland seizes Russian museums' artworks at the border
The items are insured to a value of 42 million euros. 

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:40:34 +0300
Finnish Olympic Committee investigates third harassment case
It is important for such claims to be investigated by an independent third party, according to the Committee.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:35:07 +0300
Nordea: Higher housing costs hitting homeowners hardest
Housing costs in Finland rose more than seven percent year-on-year in February.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:35:42 +0300
Municipal sector strike hits four cities
Thousands of municipal employees began a strike Wednesday in Jyväskylä, Rovaniemi, Oulu and Turku, closing schools and a range of other public services.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:16 +0300
Minister: Finland's Covid situation still serious
There have been 371 Covid-related fatalities over the past two weeks, family affairs and social services minister Aki Lindén noted.



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