Greens chair: Peat “has no place in the energy production of the future”
While the party chair spoke out on energy, Environment Minister Krista Mikkonen took on the barnacle goose issue.
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Teenager killed, another badly hurt during motocross training
Police are investigating the crash as a suspected case of involuntary manslaughter.
Borders with Sweden and Norway re-open after more than 5 months
As of midnight, travel restrictions were waived for arrivals from Sweden, Norway, Germany and some other countries.
Prime Minister Marin pledges state support for oil refinery job losses
The PM did not name a precise sum that would be forthcoming, but ministers stressed that money was not a problem.
Coronavirus latest: Swedish and Norwegian borders re-open, PM vows support for refinery job losses, inbound tourism collapses
This article brings you the latest updates on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Finland.
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Wärtsilä cites coronavirus crisis in bid to extend furloughs
In April the firm said it would temporarily lay off more than 3,000 workers in Finland.
Second-quarter travel to Finland plummets by 87%
Exports of goods and services fell by nearly 20 percent between April and June this year.
450 to lose higher education study places over official blunder
Roughly 40 university applicants have already accepted study places that will now be withdrawn.
Court: Church warning to pastor who performed gay wedding was legal
The Lutheran Church told Árpád Kovács that his actions were contrary to his priestly oath and obligations.
Pulp mills could be massive source of synthetic fuel
Synthetic fuel made from carbon dioxide from ten mills could possibly supply all of Finland's needs and then some.
Researcher casts doubt on tourist testing scheme
Modeling indicates no grounds for the government requirement to double test tourists from high-risk countries.
Microsoft to open product development unit in Tampere
The hardware unit will focus on the company's Surface-branded devices.
Economic Affairs Minister expects more plant closures
Minister Mika Lintilä said he was aware of an impending closure, but did not disclose its location or how large it was.
Friday's papers: Storm clean-up, infection upswing in younger groups, more scope for travel
Morning papers report that the storm that swept across Finland this week was one of the worst on record.
Opposition parties to challenge government over budget targets
All four opposition groups in Parliament will join an interpellation questioning the cabinet’s spending plans.
Hybrid demand brings furloughed workers back to car plant, more to be hired
Strong demand for hybrid cars is keeping the factory busy, says Valmet Automotive.
APN Podcast: Sorting the wheat from the chaff in the 'budget barn'
Finland's government decided on the 2021 state budget this week, and in this week's podcast we discussed the fallout.
Finnair to end flights to five regional airports
Services to the cities of Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kemi and Kokkola will be discontinued after the winter season.
Short Ring IV road planned to help relieve Helsinki region traffic congestion
A proposed fourth orbital road has been discussed since the 1990s.
Finland eases travel restrictions despite increase in confirmed cases
Non-essential travel between Finland and Iceland, Norway, Poland and Sweden will be permitted from Saturday.
ECHR: Finland violated "right to life" of 2008 school shooting victims
The European Court of Human Rights says that not confiscating the perpetrator's gun violated the rights of his victims.
Turku University moves to distance learning after confirmed coronavirus infections
The Faculty of Medicine will also cancel work placements to prevent further spread.
Major storm sweeping southeast as winds intensify
A fierce autumn storm, dubbed "Aila", is battering large parts of Finland with high winds and heavy rain.
Thursday's papers: High winds and widespread power outages, impact of new budget plans
Morning papers report power cuts affecting tens of thousands of homes as the worst storm of the year hits the country.
Opposition roasts 2021 budget as "a disappointment"
Opposition parties responded to the unveiling of the government’s 64-billion-euro spending package.
Wait for work-based residence permits averages 152 days
In one instance, an applicant waited for more than a year for a decision on a work-based residence permit.
Data leak reveals 799 Finns on Chinese watch list
The leak shed light on the kinds of Finnish influencers attracting the interest of the Chinese state.
Finland agrees bumper budget deficit in corona-affected spending plan
The government's budget will result in a deficit of 10.8 billion euros next year.
Youths increasingly seek help for corona crisis, other problems
A mental health expert said one of the best ways to start solving issues is to "talk, talk and talk."
Strongest storm of the year could cut power and water in some regions
Residents of Finland were urged to prepare properly in time for the storm, which arrives on Wednesday evening.
Bankruptcies down despite corona crisis
The most bankruptcies registered this year were filed before the epidemic reached Finland.
Wednesday's papers: Budget progress, Corona test milestone and a storm warning
Pedestrians and motorists should take care on Wednesday.
Yle: Government considering new job search requirements for unemployed
The scheme somewhat resembles former PM Juha Sipilä's government's so-called activation model for jobseekers.
Police: Capital area CFO pocketed nearly €900k over 7 years
The executive deposited the funds into his account for years and used them for his own purposes, according to police.
Government likely to cover shortfall in Veikkaus funding for NGOs
Veikkaus has previously said that the removal of some slot machines will dent revenues and threaten funding programmes.
Autumn storm to sweep across Finland on Wednesday
The brunt of the wind and rain is expected to hit southern areas on Thursday.
Series of coronavirus exposures in Hämeenlinna, 250 quarantined
Chains of infections have affected care homes, churches, schools and sports teams in the city.
Investigators: Minors among suspected theatre predator's victims
Theatre figure Veijo Baltzar’s alleged sex and aggravated human trafficking offences involved seven victims, police say.
Covid-positive case on bus from Russia, 50 exposed to virus
The bus arrived in Hamina from St. Petersburg last Tuesday.
Commenting round flags many problems in new "test and travel" rules
The new law requires people entering Finland from Covid risk countries to present evidence of a negative test result.
Finland eases corona testing backlogs
Tests are being carried out within one day of booking in most hospital districts, with results available 24 hours later.
Tuesday's papers: City board resigns, Tampere's tram test and new phobia takes hold
Finland’s press looks into political drama in Jyväskylä, a tram on a test run and a growing threat to mental health.
Finance minister says next year's budget deficit 'much larger than €7bn'
Budget talks are scheduled to continue until Tuesday, but the PM has said they could drag on beyond that.
Former city councillor one of 30 defendants in major drug trial
The alleged ringleader of the operation--as well as his wife and son--face serious drug charges.
Up to 10% decline in cancer specialist visits during crisis in HUS district
"I would urge people to investigate and clear up cancer suspicions in a timely manner," HUS' chief medical officer said.
Experts: Jobs hard to come by for Finland's over-55s
Government is betting on older workers to help it meet employment targets, but employers tend to avoid hiring over-55s.
Bank of Finland: Recession smaller than feared, but slow recovery ahead
The bank also warned of a long-term deterioration in Finland's employment market.
Mikkeli reverts to remote learning
Officials in the southeastern Finnish town said pupils in grades 4-9 would transition to two weeks of remote learning.
Jyväskylä: "No confidence" in city councillor suspected of attempted murder
Municipal law requires an elected official to be formally charged in court before they can be suspended from their duties.
Fuel firm Neste to slash up to 470 jobs, cites drop in oil demand
State-owned oil company Neste blamed the redundancies on a global decline in fossil fuel demand caused by Covid-19.
Study: Women have less influence than men over job content, working hours
Among senior staff, 36 percent of men said they could decide on their own working hours compared to 19 percent of women.
Monday's papers: Finland prods unemployed, older workers
Media outlets explore how Finland’s pandemic-hit economy can add jobs as negotiations begin on next year's budget.
THL revises coronavirus guidelines for children and youth
Health authorities now say that school children should be tested for coronavirus even if they have mild symptoms.
Sweden’s coronavirus level surpasses maximum for entry into Finland, but border to open anyway
People will be able to travel from Sweden into Finland without restrictions as of next Saturday despite the higher rate of infection.
17-year-old drivers in three weekend crashes, 13 people injured
At least three underage drivers granted early licenses were in serious accidents this weekend in Southwestern Finland.
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