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Thu, 05 May 2022 11:49:55 +0300
Economics minister: Russia turning off gas supplies could cost thousands of Finnish jobs
Finland's Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä says the ripple effects from the halting of gas supplies could impact industry, forestry and the food sector.

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:10:53 +0300
Yle poll: NCP support dips, Left leapfrog Greens
The pro-Nato National Coalition Party (NCP) sees a drop in voter backing as other parties also pledge support for Finland's membership of the alliance.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:34:02 +0300
Thursday's papers: Finland braces for Russian trolls, school holidays and "free" loans
Which famous Finns in history will Moscow accuse of being Nazis?

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:36:56 +0300
Russian troll factory sets sights on Finnish news outlets, editors
The St Petersburg-based troll farm "Cyber Front Z" has recruited Russian citizens to target Western social media platforms, including Finnish accounts.

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:07:28 +0300
UK defence minister: "Inconceivable" Britain wouldn't defend Finland, Sweden if attacked
UK Minister of Defence Ben Wallace spent part of Wednesday observing the "Arrow 22" joint exercises taking place in south-western Finland, alongside his Finnish counterpart Antti Kaikkonen.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:21:22 +0300
Finland suspects Russian aircraft of violating airspace along eastern border
The Border Guard has opened a preliminary investigation into the incident.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:02:54 +0300
Bank of Finland urges limits on household debt
Household indebtedness is at a record high, the bank says.

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:16:13 +0300
Finland's first Somali MP warned against public transport after threats
The Left Alliance MP took more taxi trips than any other legislator as he had been instructed not to take public transport because of security concerns.

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:14:28 +0300
Greenpeace activists hang anti-war banner on power firm Fortum's HQ
Fortum's subsidiary, German-based Uniper, is one of the biggest importers of Russian gas to Europe.

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:32:30 +0300
Pro-Russian convoy set to pass through Helsinki region this weekend
The demonstration coincides with Victory Day, a symbolic holiday of Russian patriotism.

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:29:53 +0300
Wednesday's papers: Nuclear Nato, banking bishops, and pandemic preparedness
Finland does not need to host nuclear weapons as a Nato member, but some nuclear policy analysts think it may be in Finland's best interest.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:19:17 +0300
Police officer appeals dismissal for far-right views
A police officer fired for far-right views expressed in private messages has gone to court in an effort to get his job back.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:16:00 +0300
Kunsthalle Helsinki: Ex-boss suspected of defrauding foundation
An audit uncovered irregularities last year, prompting the foundation to file a criminal report with police.

Tue, 03 May 2022 15:17:45 +0300
Marin in Germany: Finland discussing security guarantees with major allies
Prime Minister Marin said that Finland and Sweden are closely coordinating their parallel decisions on Nato membership.

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:44:31 +0300
Finland falls to fifth in World Press Freedom index
After years at second place, a change in criteria drops Finland down the rankings.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:34:48 +0300
Fortum writes off €2.1b in Russian business losses
Nearly half of the write-off is related to the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:57:58 +0300
Municipal strikes shut down services across Finland's largest cities
Municipal worker unions are seeking wage increases and salary flexibility.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:18:31 +0300
Yle poll: One-third of MPs say conscription should be obligatory for women
Females can currently partake in military service, but on a voluntary basis.

Tue, 03 May 2022 09:40:30 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Strikes, Marin to Berlin, and UK's former diplomat offers Finland protection
A former UK Foreign Secretary has called for immediate Nato expansion and strengthening resolve.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:27:42 +0300
Helsinki May Day Eve crash car owned by Finance Ministry official, recent electoral candidate
Three men were injured in Saturday's series of high-speed crashes in the city centre, which was packed with May Day revellers.

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:56:04 +0300
Hackers sneak code onto Oulu city website to mine cryptocurrency
The malware, which caused the computers of visitors to the city's official webpage to generate cryptocurrency without their knowledge, was detected and removed over the weekend.

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:27:42 +0300
Covid updates 9.3-1.5.2022

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:17:01 +0300
Finland to decide this week on expanding second Covid boosters
Some European states are timing fourth shots for the autumn, when there is generally an increase in respiratory infections.

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:37:14 +0300
Fennovoima pulls the plug on Russian-built nuclear plant
The 15-year saga of the planned Fennovoima nuclear power plant may have reached a dead end.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:36:40 +0300
Yle launches news in Ukrainian
The public service broadcaster will begin publishing news in Ukrainian as of Wednesday 4 May.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:36:35 +0300
Finland says apply for a job every week or risk losing benefits
The national employment office has hired around 1,200 new advisors to help people land jobs more quickly.

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:11:02 +0300
Monday's papers: Finland's Nato date, school strike and brown fat
Domestic outlets report that Finland will say yes to Nato in ten days, suggest that some parents will be forced to take unpaid leave this week, and ask how to supercharge brown fat.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:25:20 +0300
Finland bans smoking at playgrounds, beaches
Under the new Tobacco Act, brand images and logos will be phased out from tobacco product packaging.

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:16:16 +0300
May Day speeches: Ukraine, Nato and labour disputes
Sunday marked a return to traditional May Day marches, rallies and political speeches after the pandemic restrictions of the past two years.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:39:32 +0300
Police report busy May Day Eve, probe Helsinki and Hyvinkää crashes
Three people were injured when a suspected drunk driver sped into a crowded area of Helsinki, while a motorway crash left one dead and three hurt.



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