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Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:40:28 +0300
Other municipalities using same salary system that's wreaking havoc for Helsinki city workers
The salary tech firm's CEO says there's nothing wrong with the system itself and a couple of Helsinki's neighbours say the technology is working for them.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:07:21 +0300
Schools prep for in-person classes, Ukrainian youngsters and possible energy crunch
With an energy crisis looming, Finland's schools have been instructed to plan for possible power, heating, and data network disruptions.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:07:51 +0300
Finance minister suggests bonus child benefit payment to help families
The minister suggested paying families with children a one-time bonus at the end of the year, but the children's ombudsman says that's not enough for Finland's most vulnerable.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:10:13 +0300
Minister: Finnish government aims to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens
Russian tourists have been able to access Europe via bus and car rides across the Finnish border.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:12:37 +0300
Finnish president: Nato ratification process going "more quickly than anticipated"
President Sauli Niinistö spoke with Yle about Finland's and Sweden's Nato bids, a day after the US ratified their applications.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:47:10 +0300
​​Yle poll: NCP tops again, Centre loses ground to SDP and Finns Party
The opposition National Coalition Party is still the most popular party in Finland, while support for the prime minister's Social Democrats was just over 20 percent.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:25:31 +0300
US Senate ratifies Finland's Nato bid
Following hours of debate, the upper legislative body of the US voted 95 to one to admit Finland and Sweden into the defence alliance.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:35:05 +0300
Tallink's passenger numbers highest in three years
The increase was partly due to more ships operating, and partly the result of increased passenger confidence after Covid travel restrictions were lifted, according to Tallink.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:21:56 +0300
Finnish customs confiscate technical equipment at the Russian border
The items in question were seen as potentially enhancing Russia's military capabilities.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:17:18 +0300
Temperatures expected to rise over the weekend
The forecast suggests there is still time to enjoy plus 25-degree weather before summer vacations end.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:32:34 +0300
Commerce lobby: Retail sector's growth spurt is over — now facing uncertainty
Many factors will likely bring retail sales down, according to the Finnish Commerce Federation.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:25:36 +0300
Growing divide in literacy among Finland's population
High-performing students are doing just as well as before, but less academically inclined students are doing much worse, according to PISA survey results.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:25:56 +0300
Foreign ministry advises shops not to sell luxury goods to Russian tourists
Enforcement of sanctions by merchants has proven to be murky, though tax-free sales are more easily monitored.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:57:42 +0300
Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge heads to Helsinki
Meanwhile, a demonstration of US and UK combat helicopter drills is being held at Tampere Airport on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:11:53 +0300
Is Finland's national debt or the gas crisis a bigger economic threat?
As interest rates rise, so too do Finland's debt maintenance costs. However, the Finnish economy will also be adversely affected if Russia cuts off Europe's gas supply, a pension firm chief warns.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:39:01 +0300
Minister says Commission proposal to narrow Finland's train tracks to EU standards "unreasonable"
Due to historic reasons, Finland's track gauge is the same as Russia's — 1,524mm — which is 89mm wider than the European standard.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:01:28 +0300
Tampere electricity firm stops buying Russian-owned Teboil's fuel
News emerged last month that the company was sourcing oil from Teboil, sparking accusations that the purchases were helping to fund Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:47:22 +0300
Road safety director: Allowing 17-year-olds to drive a mistake
A law change in 2018 loosened the requirements to obtain special exemption permits, and now there are plans to allow more 17-year-olds to get behind the wheel.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:43:19 +0300
Few recent Ukrainian arrivals find jobs through public employment service
About 2,500 Ukrainians are registered as unemployed jobseekers, according to official figures.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:01:53 +0300
Police open probe of news agency STT's cyber attack
The possibility that a data breach also took place could not be ruled out, the agency says.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:35:21 +0300
Summer cottage loans down in Finland
There were still more new holiday home loans issued in June than the same month in 2019, before Covid.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:12:13 +0300
50 Finnish firefighters head to aid in Greece's wildfire battle
On their trip, Finnish teams will learn about how to deal with wildfires, which could also break out at home, a rescue services director says.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:50:56 +0300
Police continue probe of Savonlinna fatal car crash
Three young adults died and a fourth remains in hospital following a violent collision on Saturday morning.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:00:34 +0300
Authority: About 1,000 taxi entrepreneurs to lose licenses
Taxi drivers now have to pass an entrepreneurial test in order to stay in business.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:11:55 +0300
Family leave reform gives parents more choices
The new law allows for flexibility and freedom about which parent takes leave, with a quota of 160 parental leave days allocated to each parent.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:50:47 +0300
Man dies while being taken into police custody
The police are set to investigate a case involving a sudden death during apprehension.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:23:06 +0300
Shops prepare to close doors this winter
Some stores in Finland may have to periodically close for a few hours if the electricity supply tightens.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:13:20 +0300
Finland to receive first batch of monkeypox vaccine
Finland plans to offer the monkeypox vaccine to people who have been exposed to the virus.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:01:44 +0300
Fuel prices not falling anytime soon, analysts say
People in Finland are using less fuel but still spending more at the pump.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:48:39 +0300
Energy crisis could slow Finnish industry
Finland's chemical and forestry sectors warn of possible factory shutdowns as natural gas prices skyrocket.



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