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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:51:40 +0300
THL boss: Life should return to normal this summer, despite Covid
475 Covid patients were receiving hospital care in Finland, according to THL data published on Thursday.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:51:10 +0300
Finns seek cheap petrol in Russia as border reopens
The war has not deterred drivers trying to steer clear of soaring fuel prices in Finland.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:25:34 +0300
Defence Minister: Johnson resignation will not affect Finland-UK security agreement
Finland and the UK signed a joint security declaration in May.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:18:58 +0300
HS poll: President Niinistö's approval rate hits 92%
The figure, an all-time high, is five percentage points more than a similar survey in December.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:42:34 +0300
Tax authority rakes in €42bn during first half of 2022
The office said that a growing economy and a rise in employment levels were behind the increased intake.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:43:45 +0300
Nurses union files police report over unpaid wages
A technical glitch in the City of Helsinki's payroll system has led to thousands of workers not receiving their full pay for months.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:20:22 +0300
Finland needs better legislation to protect children online, survey finds
Protect Children would like to see young people's Instragram accounts be automatically reverted to 'private' when first signing up, among other measures.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:51:18 +0300
Parliament approves border law change to thwart hybrid attacks 
The move allows Finland to limit or shut down border entry points entirely in exceptional circumstances.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:27:51 +0300
Yle poll: Opposition NCP's lead narrows as PM's party support grows
Voter loyalty is generally strong among those two parties, but that's not the case with the Greens and Centre, a polling researcher says.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:42:25 +0300
First countries ratify Finland's Nato membership
Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Canada and Estonia all rushed to ratify Finland's and Sweden's bids to join the alliance.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:02:27 +0300
Police investigate homemade bomb's connection to Lapua Pride week
The motive for the bomb's detonation is still unclear, but police are investigating the case as damage to property and imperilment.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:09:45 +0300
Turku terror attack perpetrator receives additional sentence for assaulting prison guards
Abderrahman Bouanane is currently serving a life sentence for two counts of murder with terrorist intent and eight counts of attempted murder with terrorist intent.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:10:35 +0300
Survey: Pensions best secured by work-based immigration
Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK) commissions an annual survey of people's opinions about pensions.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:45:48 +0300
HUS top doc: Covid is here to stay
Meanwhile, THL is expected to recommend second boosters for people 60 as well as others in risk groups this autumn.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:17:30 +0300
Police: Heat in car claims child's life in eastern Finland
Police do not suspect a crime nor criminal motive in the case.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:08:40 +0300
Disinformation campaigns target Finland's foreign language speakers, Nato fears
Targeted disinformation and conspiracies risk eroding trust and creating division within Finnish society, according to researchers and political figures.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:16:53 +0300
Central bank chief: Russia's isolation will particularly hit economy in eastern Finland
Economic and business impacts of the "new Iron Curtain" will be particularly felt around eastern Finland, Olli Rehn tells Yle.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:34:53 +0300
Finns Party dismisses councillor over anti-party activities
The candidate has previously been seen wearing colours which support the fascist Lapua Movement.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:34:26 +0300
Sanctions prompted Finland to seize 800+ Russian freight cars
Millions in assets were also seized from Russian and Belarusian transportation firms.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:04:37 +0300
Authority recommends €1m fine for furniture chain Masku's misleading sale prices
The company often advertises sales featuring 80-90 percent discounts on prices that were never previously charged, according to the consumer authority.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:50:29 +0300
Satellite images show emptied Russian military base near Finnish border
The re-located equipment is enough to arm one battalion or roughly 800 soldiers, according to Russia expert Marko Eklund. 

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:12:50 +0300
Nato members sign accession protocol for Finland, Sweden
This step opens up the ratification process, during which all 30 Nato member state legislatures will need to approve the accession of the two Nordic countries.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:50:02 +0300
Tax office: Restaurant audits uncover €19.5m in unpaid taxes
A total of 40 million euros in hidden income was found during the audit, according to tax officials.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:49:00 +0300
VR: Thousands of train passengers claim €200k in compensation for Midsummer delays
However, other extra expenses will further cost the company hundreds of thousands of euros, the firm says.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:27:26 +0300
Supo: Denmark, Norway shootings do not affect Finland's threat assessment
Finland's terrorism threat assessment level currently stands at two out of a four-point scale — also referred to as "increased," according to Supo, the Finnish Security Intelligence Service.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:52:42 +0300
Finnish police suspect man of animal welfare crimes after fatal dog transport from Russia
Police are opening a preliminary investigation and suspect the man who transported the dogs of aggravated animal welfare offences.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:19:41 +0300
Drownings claim 18 lives in June
There were five drownings over Midsummer weekend alone. On average, Finland sees about seven drownings during that period.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:01:47 +0300
Duma chair: Nato bases would not bring security to Finland
The mayor of Lappeenranta, in eastern Finland, has suggested that if it's necessary, a military base could be set up at the city's airport.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:19:16 +0300
Survey: Number of women on Finnish company boards continues to rise
With few exceptions, the proportion of women on corporate boards in Finland has increased steadily over the years.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:39:57 +0300
Niinistö and Marin offer their condolences after Denmark shooting
Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto also expressed his condolences after the shooting.



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