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Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:34:35 +0300
Tuesday's papers: Visa issue, omicron jab, traffic sign stir
Helsingin Sanomat reports on how Finland might restrict issuing tourist visas for Russians, ahead of Tuesday's government discussion on the matter.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:19:20 +0300
PM Marin: Europe must stand together in support of Ukraine
Finland's Prime Minister met with the premiers of the other four Nordic nations in Oslo on Monday.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:43:40 +0300
Paper: Russians buying real estate in Finland at "accelerating rate"
The number of properties in Finland purchased by Russian citizens so far this year is approaching the same amount as for the entirety of 2021.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:57:32 +0300
Police: Over 100 cases of berry pickers getting lost in Finnish forests this summer
People often become disorientated as they walk around the forest picking berries, but the reasons for this are not clear.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:38:38 +0300
Finland begins autumn call-ups for military service from Monday
An estimated 37,000 people are expected to participate in the call-up events this year.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:50:09 +0300
Warm weather set to sweep across Finland from Monday
In spite of heavy thunderstorms expected midweek, temperatures are forecast to reach 30 degrees Celsius in southern regions.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:47:00 +0300
Finland's inflation hits nearly 8 percent in July
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by more than 12 percent in July, surpassing general inflation price hikes.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:10:05 +0300
Police arrest two suspects over train line damage
Train services in southern Finland were heavily delayed last week after a cable was damaged on the track between Tampere and Helsinki.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:35:56 +0300
Schools in Finland may be forced to cut back on lunch menus
Faced with rising consumer prices, a number of food service providers across Finland have already asked municipalities for more funding to prepare meals.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:53:45 +0300
Defence minister, top general address Finland's security policy
Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen commented that Finland already meets the criteria for Nato membership and will strengthen the alliance.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:15:14 +0300
Monday's papers: Income inequalities, Helsinki housing, petrol prices
Many low-wage workers are struggling to keep up with increasing living costs in the capital region, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:27:59 +0300
French President Macron signs Finland's Nato membership protocol
So far, 23 out of the 30 Nato member states have ratified Finland's application to join the alliance.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:54:27 +0300
Finland to consider restricting tourist visas for Russians
Extending sanctions to limit travel by Russian citizens would require a unanimous decision by EU countries.

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.



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