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Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:23:16 +0300
Price of student meals in Finnish universities set to rise
The maximum price of a student meal will be increased by 50 cents from the beginning of October as student restaurants deal with the effects of a rising inflation rate.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 20:07:24 +0300
Watch: Niinistö posts video with Biden after signing Nato docs
The US President said talking to the Finnish President and Swedish PM that the countries have "110 percent of his support".

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:16:00 +0300
Mediators in nurses' labour dispute propose salary harmonisation in the sector
According to the mediators, there are no obstacles for employers to instruct regions to take action on wage harmonisation.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:37:29 +0300
Econ minister: Saving campaign will not alleviate energy prices
Additionally, the Minister of Economic Affairs said that there is nothing in the foreseeable future that would lead to a dip in electricity prices.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:18:54 +0300
Poll: People in Finland do no believe relations with Russia will improve
The Foundation for Municipal Development surveyed people's views on the current decade's developments and Finland's future prospects.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:13:35 +0300
Helsinki may offer city employees free public transport for a year
With free public transport, Helsinki is seeking to raise ridership to pre-Covid levels.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:12:22 +0300
Fashion reporter to become Finland's first TikTok professor
The position will mostly take place in Lahti, which is home to a booming textile and furniture industry.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:01:51 +0300
Crypto-fraudsters steal €440K worth of Rolex watches
Two suspects have been detained in connection to the crime, according to Helsinki Police.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:47:07 +0300
Finnish town unveils memorial to famous walrus
The City of Hamina said that it was not just about the walrus, but the importance of conservation as a whole.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:07:31 +0300
MOT: Ex-President Halonen, three former PMs used Russian banks' private jets
Yle's investigative journalism unit began examining possible connections between airplanes registered in Finland and Russian oligarchs this spring.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:31:37 +0300
Police: Bear injured by trap still alive, but will be euthanized
A bear that injured her leg on a small trap last summer has been spotted again in eastern Finland, still wearing the metal restraint.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:02:20 +0300
Perseid meteor shower to be visible over Finnish skies
The phenomenon will be especially evident over Finland on Friday night and Saturday morning.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:39:51 +0300
Finnish researchers: Arctic warming twice as fast as previously thought
The results of the study suggest that the Arctic region is more vulnerable to global warming than has previously been understood.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:40:44 +0300
Vets warn dog owners of toxic mushroom poisoning risk
Poisoning symptoms alone can indicate a severe condition, which could lead to permanent damage to pets.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:00:09 +0300
Tampere's Ukraine House temporarily closes due to probe into use of funds
The facility opened in May with the aim of assisting Ukrainian people as well as providing a place where Finns and Ukrainians could meet and learn more about each other's cultures.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:52:14 +0300
Helsinki hosts football's European Super Cup Final
Champions League winners Real Madrid claimed the title in front of a crowd of over 30,000 at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:33:31 +0300
Russia and Finland no longer cooperating on criminal investigations
The suspension is based on a decision taken by EU justice ministers in March in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:20:48 +0300
Finland blocks dozens of private Russian flights from using Finnish airspace
The EU imposed a series of sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in February, including a ban on all Russian carriers from accessing EU airports and airspace.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:29:28 +0300
New ban may significantly slow Fortum's withdrawal from Russia
A proclamation by Russian President Vladimir Putin bans entities from "unfriendly countries" from trading in shares and stocks of companies operating in the Russian financial or energy sectors.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:12:47 +0300
Russian hackers claim another denial-of-service attack on Finnish state website
The same group claimed responsibility for a similar denial-of-service attack on the Parliament site a day earlier.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:06:33 +0300
Dead bear found in pond in southern Finland
Police do not suspect any crime in the death, which came shortly before hunting season.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:48:33 +0300
Alko sales drop back to pre-Covid levels
There is no indication that overall alcohol consumption or sales have declined, but rather consumers are drinking more alcohol in bars and restaurants, and importing more from abroad.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:53:16 +0300
Finland still awaiting monkeypox vaccine
There have been more than 20 monkeypox cases in Finland so far, with most transmissions occurring abroad.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:46:46 +0300
Actor and singer Vesa-Matti Loiri dies at 77
Loiri was one of Finland's most beloved cultural figures over six decades, playing comic and tragic roles on screen and stage, alongside a musical career.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:50:30 +0300
Poll: Nearly 1 in 4 say income not sufficient to cover rising consumer prices
Most respondents reported holding back on spending on food and groceries, restaurants and cafes, travel and fuel.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:50:10 +0300
Trade union calls on Helsinki to consult own employees over payroll changes
Amidst issues implementing a new payroll system, a union chair called out the hypocrisy of the city spending millions of euros on outside consulting fees while ignoring the recommendations of its own workers.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:27:33 +0300
NBI launches probe into attack on Finnish Parliament site
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched a probe into the denial of service attack, which allegedly originated from Russia.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:54:46 +0300
10 million trips made during Tampere tram's inaugural year
Tampere's public transit system also reported high marks for customer satisfaction and reliability.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:31:20 +0300
Broad bean product recalled due to listeria
The recall applies to Raisio Beanit umami crumb products with expiration dates of 25 and 26 August.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:29:56 +0300
Finland to help train Ukrainian volunteers in UK
Finland will send about 20 trainers, compared to 120 sent by neighbouring Sweden.



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