Ministry: Regional authorities to decide on Covid restrictions
The change could see restrictions on public events as well as outdoor group leisure activities lifted in certain regions.
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Yle poll: NCP, Greens most popular in Helsinki but Finns Party support growing
The race to become the biggest party in the capital is intensifying as the local election approaches.
Prosecutor: 'Drunk' suspect tried to attack ex-foreign minister Soini
The incident occurred while Timo Soini was campaigning for his new Blue Reform party at a farmers' market in Vantaa.
Coronavirus latest: 143 cases on Monday, regions to decide on restrictions, support package criticised
This article brings you the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Finland.
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Finland detects fewer than a dozen India variant cases, most at the border
The British variant is dominant in Helsinki's Covid epidemic.
More focus on women, youth and telecommuting could rescue declining rural towns
Experts say that with the population declining and aging in rural areas, small towns need to find a path to future survival.
Monday's papers: Regional incidence decline, Covid deniers, summer for real?
Among items in the morning press, papers reports on low levels of infection in five Finnish regions, and a gathering of Covid deniers in Tampere.
Top auditor appeals job suspension, demands compensation
Tytti Yli-Viikari has appealed last month's suspension from her role as auditor general of the National Audit Office.
Finland may see 25C heat next week
Temperatures in Finland will start rising on Monday, potentially reaching 25 degrees Celsius by Wednesday and Thursday.
Belarus opposition figure Tikhanovskaya calls on Finland to solve crisis
Belarus has detained more than 300 political prisoners.
Sauli Niinistö honours 29 moms on Mother's Day
Organisers postponed the President's Mother's Day ceremony in Helsinki because of coronavirus.
Police rarely punished after complaints over racism
Yle interviewed several serving police officers who said racist comments were common.
Finns Party vice-chair: Government overspent on outsized Covid support for municipalities
Riikka Purra accused the government of needless spending on support for municipalities.
PM's office seals lockdown preparation emails
The Chancellor of Justice has already published the emails he sent when lockdown legislation was prepared.
Helsinki Police logged movements of Roma people
The city's Deputy Chief of Police denies profiling but admits 'mistakes' were made.
Watch: Orphaned bear cub rescued after wandering into yard
The cub was rescued in the eastern village of Kuhmo on Thursday evening.
Future of Finland's Covid nasal spray vaccine uncertain
State support for a Finnish Covid nasal spray comes up short.
Excavation of final nuclear disposal tunnels begins
Efforts to build the site began as early as 2004.
Vallila killer receives more prison time over Tampere attack
Pirkanmaa District Court has handed down a prison term to the Vallila teen killer.
At-home Covid tests to hit shops
The self-administered tests give users results in 15 to 20 minutes.
Politico: Helsinki unlikely venue for Biden-Putin summit
The Finnish capital probably won't host the one-on-one summit, according to US news outlet Politico.
Friday's papers: Vaccine tourism, cancelled holidays and vaginal "repair"
Finnish news outlets explore Finns flying to Russia for jabs and unscientific medical procedures.
NCP U-turn on EU stimulus abstention
A majority of NCP MPs expected to support the EU Covid recovery plan.
APN podcast: Internship troubles and Migri reform
All Points North follows up on an online controversy in Finland surrounding internship culture.
First public report on military intelligence: New police-like powers already in use
According to military intelligence, the growing importance of the Arctic is affecting defence operations in Finland's neighbouring areas.
Rail operator VR reports €15m loss in first quarter
Travel by rail decreased by more than half compared to the same time last year.
Interior Minister: "Violence is not the answer"
Violence among minors in Helsinki has been exacerbated by the Covid crisis, interior minister Maria Ohisalo told Yle.
Finnish government to ease residence for some undocumented migrants
A new government plan will open a path for people who have received negative asylum decisions but found work to stay in the country.
Record number of rental flats available in Helsinki
A fall in jobs in service industries during the pandemic has freed up large numbers of rental flats in the capital.
Pre-election Yle poll: NCP first, SDP and Finns Party close behind
Support for at least two government parties, the Centre and the Greens, seems to have slipped since the protracted budget framework dispute.
Thursday's papers: Life expectancy gap, summer travel, EU pressure
Lifestyle and access to healthcare may be factors in the wide gap in income-related life expectancy, writes Helsingin Sanomat.
Snowstorm to hit Eastern Finland on Thursday, accumulations over 20cm possible
Eastern and central Finland may receive more than 20cm of snow, even 30cm in some areas.
High earners may no longer keep tax info from media
The Finnish Tax Administration will return to the practice of providing the media with a list of the highest-income Finns' tax data.
Finance committee greenlights EU Covid stimulus package
Parliament is due to vote on the stimulus package next Wednesday, preceded by a debate on the matter on Tuesday.
Rare Saimaa seals back on live stream, now with sound
The massively popular annual webcam featuring endangered seals has begun drawing viewers back into the placid scenery of eastern Finland's lake district.
Prison guard suspected of stealing inmates' money
Prosecutors claim a prison guard in Pirkanmaa took money from convicts.
Finland's vaccination pace slows as second Covid jabs begin
Experts say they are unsure of what will happen to Finland's leftover doses of AstraZeneca shots.
Finland planning to require negative Covid status from arriving passengers
As summer approaches, the number of arriving passengers is expected to increase dramatically and the current system could become unfeasible.
Wednesday's papers: Knife crime, overdoses and a venue for world powers
Domestic outlets explore an uptick in violent crime and drug overdoses among young Finns.
Yle poll: MPs back multiple municipal residency
The rise in city dwellers remote working from summer cottages has fuelled calls for rural areas to receive more tax income.
South Savo strives to avoid wasting leftover Covid jabs
Sometimes people miss their vaccination appointments, but the region of South Savo tries to find recipients for excess doses at the end of each day.
Finland's central bank urges household debt-to-income caps
The country's economy has survived the Covid crisis better than expected, but ballooning household debt threatens its economic security, the Bank of Finland says.
Report into fatal Coast Guard sinking blames ship design, crew actions
Safety investigators found faults with the crew's actions and the design of a patrol boat that sank, killing one.
Finland's passport queues grow as summer travel season looms
People planning to travel in the summer are encouraged to submit their passport applications as soon as possible.
Long-term joblessness rising but slightly brighter situation for young people
Long-term unemployment has risen faster than total joblessness for the past six months, according to the labour ministry.
Budget cuts anger culture sector
Arts industry representatives called planned cuts "a disappointment" and warned that freelance workers would be hit hardest.
Police investigate bicycle black market
Southwest Finland Police are investigating cases of tax fraud among online bike sellers.
Tuesday's papers: Saving summer, crypto boom, forest sustainability 'scam'
Just like the rest of us, the papers are hoping for a return to normality this summer - but will it be possible?
Finland's car dealers see glimpse of Covid recovery
New car sales were still below long-term averages in April, but significantly higher than the same time last year.
10% of construction workers exposed to coronavirus, union survey finds
Eleven percent of respondents said nothing had been done to prevent the spread of infections at their worksites.
Ombudsman fields complaints about vaccinations, other pandemic measures
Finland's Parliamentary Ombudsman has received 82 formal complaints about actions by various authorities.
Convicted arsonist suspected of 10 more fires in Tampere and Nokia
A man previously convicted of setting 44 fires is suspected of a string of blazes last summer in the Tampere area.
Tukes: No harmful chemical concentrations found in consumer face masks
The safety authority had 21 different masks tested after receiving reports from the public about mask odours.
Electric vehicle charging network set to expand quickly
The two biggest retail groups plan to significantly boost the number of fast charging points this year.
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