Wednesday's papers: Money worries in gov't talks, intra-party Sipilä criticism, Turku funicular
Government negotiations see spending troubles, the Centre Party questions chair Juha Sipilä's leadership and a new cable car is tested.
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Kuopio City Library ditches protective plastic covers for books: "This is climate action"
The eco-friendly experiment will also save time and money, the library management claimed.
Authorities move to root out imported illegal pesticides
Finnish Customs and chemicals watchdog Tukes say they have intensified oversight of pesticides imported into Finland.
Inspector finds "no serious violations" after NGO releases video of animal carcasses on fur farm
An animal control vet and a health inspector visited the west coast farm on Tuesday but found few remains.
Mechanical glitch reportedly forces high-speed landing at Helsinki Airport
For safety's sake the plane landed on a longer runway, following a reported problem with the aircraft's wing flaps.
Previous stories
Measles and drug-resistant bacteria on the rise in Finland
All the measles cases reported in Finland were contracted abroad.
Finnair admits carbon offset sales pitch 'misleading' as European emissions increase 14% per year
Finnair's impact on the climate has grown in recent years, and the company isn't targetting cuts in total emissions until 2050.
Slight improvement as 16% in Finland vote early in EU elections
Advance voting in the EU parliamentary elections in Finland was a bit higher than it was in 2014.
Economic growth slowing, still some bright spots for households
OP Financial Group forecasts slower but reasonable growth in Finland's economy.
Tuesday's papers: EU election race, bump in govt talks, pink house hassle
A fresh newspaper poll puts the centre-right NCP and populist Finns Party in the lead in the EU Parliament election campaign.
Tuesday may bring violent thunderstorms
Warnings have been issued for heavy downpours in inland parts of Finland.
Brewing industry: Finnish taxes pushing sales to Estonia and beyond
Fewer Finns bring alcohol back from foreign trips – but heavy users are bringing back more, and from further afield.
Few in Finland enthusiastic about an EU army
Just days ahead of the European election, few in Finland appear to want the EU to set up a joint military force.
Post-terror attack security guidelines not fully implemented
Finland's Justice Ministry says some security measures proposed after the 2017 Turku terror attack are not yet in place.
Rare bird spotted in Finland for the first time
The Pallas's reed bunting has been sighted fewer than 10 times in Europe.
Teens trying to cut back on smartphone use
A quarter of Finnish middle school pupils say they've tried to spend less time on their phones, but failed.
Hundreds of psychologists sign petition to fight climate change, citing youth mental health concerns
A climate petition was handed over to Finnish lawmakers involved in government formation talks on Monday morning.
Watch: "Vote to have a say," Helsinki residents declare of EU elections
Single votes may not make a difference, but ballots cast by like-minded people matter, one interviewee said.
Monday's papers: Crunch week in govt talks, Green EU lead, plenty of pollen
Many newspapers report that political parties in government formation talks are expected to agree on a programme by the end of this week.
Gallery: Helsinki’s hanami festival – a slice of Japan in Finland
In Finland, the spring festival took root in 2008, when it was celebrated for the first time on Mother’s Day.
Electric vehicles and km-based car tax spark interest in Finland, survey finds
Survey participants were not, however, especially interested in self-driving vehicles or car sharing schemes.
Western Finland revels in unexpected spring highs
A high of nearly 27 degrees Celsius in Ylivieska on the west coast was said to be unusual at this time of year.
Police hold four following scuffle during Soldiers of Odin procession
The persons detained were not members of the far-right group.
Daily: Dozens of Europarliament election candidates in Finland charged with criminal offences
Altogether 33 Europarliament election candidates were charged for suspected offences between 2004 and 2019.
Second round of labour market reforms needed, says employer think-tank
Etla researchers say Finland's next government may have to make painful decisions if it hopes to reach an employment rate of 75 percent.
Pori’s Satakunnan Museo wins Museum of the Year
The west coast museum bagged the top spot for its high-quality work, while Helsinki's new Amos Rex received a special prize for its remarkable contribution.
Paper: Pancreatic ailment behind death of ski jump Olympian Matti Nykänen
Nykänen died suddenly at home in early February.
Drone-assisted food deliveries to begin in Helsinki
A grocery chain will begin test flights of drones delivering lunch on 1 June, in Vuosaari, eastern Helsinki.
Council of Europe votes to restore Russian voting rights
Despite Ukraine's boycott of the Helsinki meeting to protest the move, all but six of the member countries approved the declaration to return Moscow's vote.
All Points North #54: Women in Finland's military - voluntary, obligatory or not at all?
Should Finland's conscript call-up extend to women and would it help deter future threats the country might face?
Lutheran Bishops propose national action plan to tackle hate speech
Report urges sweeping legislative changes as current measures are deemed unsatisfactory.
LGBT+ rights: Finland ranks 4th on European Rainbow Map
Rights group ILGA-Europe, which compiled the rankings, noted a "backslide" of rights protections around the world.
Tired of filling out job applications? A bot could help you find work
Around 20 Finnish companies are using a web-based programme that unites jobseekers and employers.
Appeal court upholds life sentence for father convicted of child’s stabbing death
The defendant admitted to killing the three-year-old, but denied the murder charge.
Joensuu wheels out city bikes this summer
The bikes will be available for rent through a mobile app.
Friday’s papers: Bullet trains, immigrant franchise ownership and Finland’s Eurovision losing streak
Parties in government formation talks propose a new fleet of fast trains, franchises appeal to Finland’s immigrants and Finland's poor Eurovision record.
Helsinki police probe violent attack, drug offences by minors
Police suspect a group of minors of theft and assault, saying their modus operandi bears the hallmarks of organised crime.
Get out the sunscreen - Finland to warm up this weekend
Temperatures could hit 25 degrees Celsius in parts of Finland, says an Yle meteorologist.
Marimekko's Q1 profits double year-on-year
The iconic Finnish design house says expanding its e-commerce presence has boosted sales worldwide.
Ukrainian FM skips Helsinki Council of Europe meeting over Russian sanctions
Ukraine's foreign minister abruptly cancelled a trip to Finland, apparently to protest a planned lifting of Russian sanctions.
Price caps on cross-EU phone calls, texts go into effect
From Wednesday, calling from Finland to another EU country will cost no more than 19 cents per minute.
Four out of five Finns favour restricting clear-cutting
A WWF survey finds that 77 percent of Finns would curb felling in forests where it causes great environmental harm.
Vast majority in Finland against tax hikes, business lobby poll finds
Some MPs engaged in forming the next government have said tax increases might be in store.
Thursday's papers: Lifestyle adjustments to curb climate change, brisk MEP voting, and summer arrives
Helsingin Sanomat delves into Sitra's new report on what Finnish residents need to do to address climate change.
EU parliament elections: 4 things you need to know about voting in Finland
The UK’s protracted exit from the bloc looms over the election of members of the European Parliament.
Finland's petrol prices 5th highest in EU
As activists in Sweden and France protest petrol price hikes, gas actually costs more in Finland.
Russia seizes Finnish-flagged fishing trawler
The fishing boat was seized on Friday, however there were only Estonian nationals aboard the vessel.
US, Norwegian troops join Lapland military exercise
Finland is hosting Bold Quest, an annual US-led military exercise involving troops from 14 countries.
Residence permit delay deemed illegal
A top Finnish justice official says that a wait of more than a year for a residence permit decision was unlawful.
Mikkeli man convicted in child sexual abuse case
A 39-year-old man from Mikkeli has been sentenced to four years in prison sentence for the sexual abuse of a minor.
Finnish economy starts year in mostly positive mode
The latest numbers from the central statistics bureau show a mixed picture of the Finnish economy so far this year.
City of Helsinki posting lower speed limits
Lower speed limits are expected to cut the risk of pedestrian fatalities by half.
Wednesday's papers: Healthcare reform, Swedish defence offer, Eurovision disappointment
Helsingin Sanomat reports on new efforts to reorganize and streamline Finland's social and health care services.
Many roads to keep their potholes due to budget shortfall
The Transport Infrastructure Agency says it can only afford to repair Finland's busiest roads this summer.
Two-year sentence in Oulu sexual abuse case
A second man has been convicted in a case involving eight suspects and a single underage victim.
Our picks
All Points North #54: Women in Finland's military - voluntary, obligatory or not at all?
EU parliament elections: 4 things you need to know about voting in Finland
Finland’s basic income trial: A springboard for bolder experiments?
Yle's "election compass" launches ahead of EU Parliament vote
All Points North #53: How equitable is Finland's higher education system, anyway?
Arctic Council fails to agree on declaration as US holds out on climate change
US Secretary of State slams "aggressive" Russia in Arctic Council speech
All Points North #52: Political spin - who can say what in Finland?
All Points North #51: Philippine nurses swallow a bitter pill in Finland
Finland's racialised minorities worry after nationalist gains
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