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Hundreds demonstrate for 'Fixit' in front of Parliament
The protestors were calling for the government to resign and for Finland to leave the EU.
PM Marin "deeply frustrated" with Helsinki authorities, coalition partners
The Prime Minister criticised slow decision-making by regional authorities and within her own government.
Stubb rules himself out of running for Helsinki mayor
The former PM said that domestic politics had too many "negative memories" for him.
Coronavirus latest: 541 new infections, PM "deeply frustrated", stricter restrictions for capital region
This article brings you the latest updates on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Finland.
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Otkes: No investigation required into Viking Grace accident
A preliminary probe suggests adverse weather conditions were the main cause of the cruise ship running aground.
Democracy, history and class structure explain Finland's lenient sentencing
The lenient sentences often handed down by Finnish courts reflect the nation's social and political roots.
Army takes covid precautions as 4,000-strong exercises start
The military drills are being organised against the backdrop of a rapidly deteriorating coronavirus situation in the country.
Helsinki regional authorities: Cultural venues, indoor sports facilities, youth centres to close
Authorities said the new restrictions could extend to over three weeks if the situation continues to deteriorate.
Finland to use EU stimulus funds to cut emissions
The government aims to revive the economy while supporting new investments in ecological sustainability.
Finland’s GDP makes "surprising" Q3 recovery
One economist says the Finnish economy's strong Q3 performance demonstrates its resilience to the coronavirus crisis.
Consumer Authority questions Black Friday practices
Research suggests prices are hiked in advance of Black Friday, then lowered again to give the impression of a discount.
Friday's papers: Avoiding the capital, more focus on immigrants, country buses
Finnish newspapers report some regional authorities are recommending locals to stay away from the Helsinki area.
State gambling firm shuts most of Finland's slot machines and gaming arcades
Machines in regions in the acceleration or community transmission phase of the epidemic will be turned off by Saturday.
Helsinki zoo bears preparing for hibernation after exceptionally long year
The two females at Korkeasaari Zoo only slept for two months during the last unusually warm winter.
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Helsinki police: Romanian gang made over 300,000 euros in profit selling pills
A group of Romanians came to Finland for the sole purpose of selling illicit pills, police say.
Stora Enso partially suspends production in Oulu, testing over 1,000 workers
The forest products company shut down some paperboard production following a coronavirus outbreak at its Oulu mill.
Study: Children of 'immigrant background' have lower grades, more mental health problems
An extensive study carried out by health agency THL found that parental background can significantly impact a child's welfare.
Santa Claus’ annual visit to East Asia called off over virus concerns
A Christmas tradition dating back over 30 years is another casualty of this year’s Covid-19 pandemic.
School principals stressed and exhausted during corona spring
Two-thirds of Finnish school principals say they were close to burnout last spring.
Marin: Emergency powers not required, yet
The Prime Minister called on people to "step up" to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Thursday's papers: Government reviews emergency powers, disinformation, travel sector woes
Helsingin Sanomat reports on an internal government memo saying the Covid epidemic is again close to emergency levels.
Continued mask use, risk of exposure and misbehaving customers burden retail workers
The wellbeing of workers in the service sector is at risk due to the coronavirus crisis, trade union chair said.
PM Marin: No plans for a mask mandate
Ministers met on Wednesday to discuss the coronavirus situation and the possibility of invoking a state of emergency.
Laajasalo sexual abuse case trial continues
The suspects allegedly abused 19 female victims nearly all of whom were underage at the time of the crimes.
Otkes: Technical fault caused Amorella to run aground
The Safety Investigation Authority will continue its investigation to determine how such a failure could have occurred.
Pihlajalinna and Mehiläinen end merger negotiations
The Competition and Consumer Authority had said the merger could impede competition in the Finnish health services market.
Survival rates for lung cancer worse in Finland than in other Nordic countries
The country's annual lung cancer diagnosis and deaths are almost equal in number.
Two men convicted of child rapes, get 20 months in prison
The men are also accused in another case in South Ostrobothnia.
Drug deaths double in a decade
As the use of amphetamines and opioids has risen, younger people are dying of overdoses.
Wednesday's papers: Mayor v Minister tensions, youth funds, and African care workers
Finland’s press reports on an escalating row between politicians in local and national government.
Another ferry line ordered to keep sailing between Helsinki and Tallinn, even with few passengers
Finland is paying companies to maintain unprofitable routes that are deemed essential lifelines for imports and exports.
Farmers report bumper crop of peas, but cereal harvest slumps
Peas and broad beans are gaining popularity as domestically grown sources of protein for people and livestock.
Key member flounces from government working group promoting equal pay
The working group was tasked with making proposals on pay transparency.
Women hit harder by Covid labour market changes
Some 35,000 fewer women were employed in October than a year earlier, according to the official statistics agency.
Police investigate serious assault on primary school student
As the suspect in the case is under 15 years of age, the investigation is unlikely to lead to a prosecution.
Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa to cancel public events, close city facilities and move older schoolkids to distance learning
“We all need a wakeup call,” says Helsinki Mayor Jan Vapaavuori.
Government housing agency calls in Youth Foundation loans
The Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland made the exceptional decision for only the second time in history.
Finland’s PM makes BBC list of world’s most influential women
British broadcaster highlights the success of Finland's female leadership in dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
Finland co-hosts international conference on Afghanistan
Finland has been involved in Afghan reconstruction since 2002.
Sweden suspected of Finnish airspace violation
A Swedish helicopter ventured into Finnish airspace last week.
Tuesday's papers: Shutdown looms, Migri bureaucracy and smart ring Covid boon
Finnish newspapers on Tuesday mull the Helsinki region rolling out further coronavirus restrictions.
No coronavirus detected in testing at Finnish mink farms
Finnish fur farms have taken extensive precautionary measures to keep the virus at bay.
Government weighs new Covid restrictions, aims to close late-night "cafés" quickly
The cabinet is to announce a ban on late-night cafés on Monday or Tuesday, Yle has learned.
Helsinki care home sees 28 Covid infections
Seven members of staff have also tested positive.
Prosecutors seek permanent ban on United Brotherhood crime group
The alleged head of the crime group described by police as "Finland’s most harmful" went on trial in Porvoo on Monday.
Monday's papers: Will the capital region's new restrictions curb the virus?
Finnish media outlets explore how life in the Helsinki region will change as new rules come into force.
Popularity of antibody tests falls in Finland
People’s enthusiasm for coronavirus antibody checks has dwindled as access to public swab tests has improved.
Posti slashes deliveries beyond Europe
Sending holiday greetings from Finland across the globe is not straightforward this festive season.
Viking Grace heads back to Turku
Officials said it was safe for the passenger ferry to continue on to Turku on Sunday after running aground on Saturday.
Finland calls attention to human rights ahead of hockey games in Belarus
The world ice hockey championships are due to take place in Minsk in 2021.
Viking Grace runs aground carrying 300 passengers
Viking Grace ran aground near the Mariehamn harbour on Saturday. Rescue officials said passengers were not in danger.
Minister: "It won't be over by Midsummer"
Social Services Minister Krista Kiuru says Finland would be among the first states to get a Covid vaccine.
Pathologists call for more autopsies to understand coronavirus
Failing to perform autopsies on deceased Covid patients in Finland is a lost opportunity for science, experts say.
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