Tuesday’s papers: Coronavirus latest, benefit proposal and a tricky winter for ski centres
On Tuesday most newspapers cover the expanding coronavirus outbreak.
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Thousands of trained workers with intellectual disabilities struggle to find work
There are 30,000 working-age people with intellectual disabilities in Finland, but fewer than 1,200 of them have jobs.
Posti to buy Swedish firm Aditro Logistics
The state-owned postal firm said the acquisition will strengthen Posti's presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Finns Party to sack youth wing's vice chair for declaring himself a fascist
Toni Jalonen called himself an ethnic nationalist, a traditionalist and a fascist at a meeting in Estonia on Sunday.
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Young women feel social media pressure over appearance
Women with many Instagram followers particularly experience appearance-related pressure, a Finnish study finds.
Struggling to keep up, Finland exports plastic waste
Experts criticise Finland for urging residents to recycle plastic the country was not prepared to handle.
Monday's papers: Monday blues, Finnish link in major sexual assault case and Puhos' uncertain future
Finns' stressful lives, #metoo and a Finnish-born fashion mogul and an uncertain future for Finland's most foreign mall.
Sandstorm grounds Finnish tourists in Canary Islands
The force of nature delayed departures by Norwegian and national carrier Finnair on Sunday.
Housing prices reverse dip in basic income support payments
Changes in the tax refund schedule reduced income support payments for many recipients, but the slump was temporary.
Wage deal brings sawmill strike to an end
Employer and employee negotiators agreed on Sunday to accept a settlement tabled by the national labour conciliator.
Migri: Finland "well prepared" to accept asylum seekers from Mediterranean
Finland may send a delegation to assess asylum seekers’ special needs once they have been selected.
Near-record snowfall in northern Finland brings avalanche warning
Forecasters have issued a warning for a level three avalanche risk for the next three days, at least.
Surge in complaints by children in care
2018 scandal encouraged more children to speak out, with young people under state guardianship reporting strip searches, solitary confinement and group punishments in care institutions.
Rare photos of Tom of Finland’s models go on show in Tallinn
International exhibition will celebrate the centenary of the birth of the world-famous homoerotic artist, although top galleries in his native Finland have not announced major plans to mark the occasion.
Finland agrees to house 175 asylum seekers from Mediterranean camps
Interior minister says children will have priority for placements which are to be funded by EU money.
Finland's centuries-old pre-Easter buns get a modern makeover
As Shrove Tuesday approaches, cafés and bakeries are gearing up to sell more of the popular seasonal dessert.
Finns flown from Wuhan to France back in Finland
The Foreign Ministry did not disclose the number of Finns involved or whether or not they would be quarantined.
Pack light: Overtime ban to slow baggage handling at Helsinki-Vantaa airport
A staff shortage is expected to delay baggage handling at Helsinki’s international airport over the weekend.
Lidl challenges market leaders with customer loyalty app
The German supermarket chain opened its first store in Finland in 2002 and now commands nearly 10 percent of the market.
Greens chair skirts rumours of gov't climate policy tensions
On Friday PM Sanna Marin stressed on Twitter that the entire government is committed to responsible climate policy.
Stockmann CEO unaware of firm's cancer insurance telemarketing business
Many customers were upset by the sales calls. One telemarketer told a customer the supposed odds he would get cancer.
Poll: Satisfaction with gov't leaps after Sanna Marin takeover
New poll suggests Centre Party voters are the least satisfied supporters of the government parties.
Rail workers' ban on overtime, shift swaps to cause train cancellations
VR said that it would try to minimise the impact of the workers' industrial action.
Finns arrive in France after repatriation from Wuhan
The city of Wuhan has been cut off since a novel strain of coronavirus emerged in January.
Friday's papers: Gov't climate conflict, restaurant sector churn, and a storm warning
The press on Friday covers tensions between the government parties.
Minister hauls in Veikkaus bosses, demands probe into multi-million euro sweetheart deal
The state ownership minister described her discussion with Veikkaus management as "serious but open and constructive".
What's it like being an Erasmus exchange student in Finland?
Coming to chilly Finland to study may seem daunting but great things can happen when you get out of your comfort zone.
Finland seeks 66m euros of EU funding to plan new rail links
The Parliamentary Finance Committee endorsed the European Commission funding application on Thursday.
New traffic signs to be simplified and genderless
Approximately 50 Finnish traffic signs are being updated as of 1 June to improve their clarity and visibility.
Finland's influenza epidemic expected to peak in March
Seasonal influenza cases in Finland are on the rise, reports the National Institute for Health and Welfare.
Online booze seller found not guilty, court says sales via Estonia-based site not illegal
The man was suspected of evading some 1.6 million euros in tax.
Thursday's papers: FM under investigation, warning to citizen sleuths, near-record Lapland snow
Morning papers have more on scrutiny of actions by the foreign minister, and a warning to social media vigilantes.
Protected geese cost 1.1 million euros in damages in 2018
Golden eagles that prey on reindeer cost the state 800,000 euros.
FM Haavisto faces prosecutor investigation over al-Hol
Legislators are unhappy about Pekka Haavisto's handling of events surrounding the repatriation of Finns living in the al-Hol camp in Syria.
OECD: Finnish adult education not reaching those who need it most
Many older adults and those without formal educations risk being left behind, according to the economic group.
Finnish Defense Forces starting unisex quarters pilot
A limited, voluntary trial this spring will see male and female soldiers sharing the same living space.
Wednesday's papers: Party poll, gang tattoos, weekend winds
Morning newspapers look at party support holding steady, the legal status of gang tattoos and stormy weather on the way.
Police: Oodi robbery suspects held
The man and woman are being held in relation to a suspected aggravated robbery at the library in central Helsinki on Sunday.
Open prisons in Finland are 'like a holiday camp' — but they seem to work
Rather than punishing prisoners, Finland's open prisons focus on rehabilitation and preparation for a smooth reentry into society.
Mild winter wakes Korkeasaari bears from hibernation
The brown bears hibernated for only two months due to the warm winter conditions, according to zoo officials.
Four suspects in 14m euro Cargotec fraud
Police have interviewed the suspects and remanded one in custody for a longer period.
One in 10 teachers face violence in schools, some learn self-defence
Over 100 teachers had to take long sick leave due to violent student behaviour last year.
Kone CEO: Advance payment scuppered ThyssenKrupp deal
Finnish lift maker Kone refused to pay 2.5 billion euros in advance.
Tuesday's papers: German terror suspects linked to Soldier of Odin, tax fraud and a sinking apartment block in Tampere
Finland's possible connection to German terrorist suspects and a building on the brink of collapse are among Tuesday's topics.
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American's missing class ring turns up in Finnish forest 47 years later
The grateful owner still does not have a clue how the ring ended up more than 6,000 km from where she lost it.
Turku's cherry blossoms bloom out of season in mid-winter
The city's head gardener said he was amazed by the sight of the flowers budding this time of year.
Oodi Library seeks more surveillance cameras after violent robbery
Two suspects were still at large on Monday following the previous day's incident.
LM: Supermarkets make millions from Veikkaus' fruit machines every year
Only one supermarket chain revealed how much it makes on the one-armed bandits however, according to Lännen Media.
Unions and employers deadlocked over Equal Pay programme
The parties have been unable to agree on the right measures to take to narrow the gender pay gap issue in Finland.
Firms save money on sick leave with online chat-based therapy sessions
Mental health problems are not always related to work.
Monday’s paper review: Dwindling family daycare, Finns not scared of coronavirus, storm Dennis continues to wreak havoc
Monday’s newspapers include an examination of the subsiding family daycare system, once a popular form of childcare.
Finland mulls expediting work permits for big employers
In the future some employers in Finland may be able to fast track residence permits for foreign workers.
Some Swedish speakers in Finland prefer English over Finnish
Swedish-speaking teens in Finland say they need more practice using Finnish.
Minister defends Finland's family leave overhaul
The Minister of Social Affairs and Health says the reform is foremost a measure to improve gender equality in Finland.
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