New Finnish study sheds light on workings of coronavirus
Age and gender don't play a significant role in how the coronavirus infects humans, according to fresh research.
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APN Podcast: Damning data breach, Covid-safe sports and daylight saving
A data hacking case affecting up to 40,000 people has been making global headlines.
IT expert: At least 14 victims have paid 'Ransom Man'
F-Secure research chief Mikko Hyppönen has asked victims who've paid a ransom to the blackmailer to contact him.
Finland's corona alert app hits 2.5 million downloads, infection spike levels off
The app is available in three languages.
Coronavirus latest: More job losses loom, long Covid study launched, Finnair profits plunge
This article brings you the latest updates on the novel coronavirus pandemic in Finland.
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Supo: Far right threat has increased in Finland
Coronavirus pandemic has led to increased cyber espionage, according to the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.
Uusikaupunki car plant to hire 400 workers
The company said the recruitment process will focus special attention on areas in Finland with a high unemployment rate.
Thursday’s Papers: Cybersecurity reforms, 15,000 criminal reports and Finns loving lockdown life
The Vastaamo data breach debacle continues to dominate the press in Finland.
Finland's Covid-sniffing dogs get kennel club's Special Hero award
The dogs are scheduled to continue screening arriving passengers at Helsinki Airport until the end of the year.
Majority of Covid job losses yet to come, employers' group says
Service Sector Employers' group Palta says the negative impact of the coronavirus crisis will expand to other sectors.
Hacked therapy centre emailed clients' ID numbers on invoices
An expert said sending personal details by email without proper security was "against all the rules".
EU Commission proposes minimum wage, won't touch Finnish wage bargaining
Some EU countries have minimum wages below the cost of living.
Finnair profits take further nosedive in Q3
The state-owned airline’s revenue fell by 89% during July to September compared to the same period last year.
Helsinki region mandates masks at indoor sports facilities
The ruling comes into effect next week.
Wednesday's papers: Working while sick, a controversial monument and a helmarit victory
Finland are now top of their qualifying group.
Court freezes assets as Vastaamo probe looks for answers
The private mental health provider at the centre of the data breach scandal was sold to a private equity firm in May 2019.
Report: Finland needs 700,000 electric cars to achieve carbon neutral goal
Government is set to outline measures aimed at reducing traffic emissions by the beginning of next year.
Helsinki Airport offers boat, vehicle storage in empty car park
A decline in air travel has forced the operators of Finland's airports to think outside of the box.
Jyväskylä city council drops councillor suspected of attempted murder
The entire city board was dismissed, and then re-appointed, at a council meeting on Monday.
Duo aiming to raise funds for Lapland's jobless sled dogs
The collapse in Lapland tourism means thousands of sled dogs are out of work and could possibly be put down.
Monthly bus ticket prices to rise in capital area
The transport authority said it is also reducing the number of bus routes and eliminating daytime discounts for seniors.
UPM profits down more than expected in Q3
However, the forestry product firm's CEO said the company performed satisfactorily, in light of the coronavirus crisis.
Consumer confidence continues to fall
Consumer confidence in the economy has weakened further as recovery stalls.
Tuesday's papers: Questions about data breach, mayor vs government, safer sports
A data breach at a psychotherapy centre remains high in the headlines in the Finnish newspaper press.
HUS: Few children treated for Covid, infections in schools rare
The situation in Uusimaa schools is good and there is no need for remote learning, says a Children's Hospital physician.
Vastaamo board fires CEO, says he kept data breach secret for year and a half
The CEO was apparently aware of a second data breach and shortcomings in the psychotherapy provider’s data security.
New Education Ministry director fined for hitting pedestrian on crosswalk
Former Yle editor-in-chief Atte Jääskeläinen was fined nearly 3,000 euros for negligent injury and endangering traffic.
Study: E-prescriptions improved control of harmful drug combinations
Some doctors prescribed blood thinners with anti-inflammatory drugs, raising the risk of haemorrhaging, the study says.
Push to design for a work-from-home era
The explosion in telecommuting is changing the spaces where we both live and work.
Report slams lack of transparency in Finland's arms exports
A security think tank says different bodies are responsible for authorising exports of different kinds of products.
Consumer NGO offers free legal advice to data breach victims
The hotline will also provide service in English for people affected by the data breach and extortion campaign.
Expert: Psychiatric centre data breach a "wake up call"
A leading cyber security expert says stronger encryption would have better protected sensitive personal data.
Monday's papers: Data breach, cyber security, corona privacy
Personal data privacy and data systems security were the focus of numerous articles in the Finnish press on Monday.
President Niinistö: "This affects all of us"
Thousands of victims of the psychotherapy centre data breach have filed criminal reports, police said on Sunday.
Suspect your data has been hacked? Take these steps now
National Cyber Security Centre has compiled a list of recommendations for victims of psychotherapy centre data breach.
Psychotherapy centre reveals two separate data breaches of sensitive patient information
An extortionist is now sending emails to patients asking them to transfer hundreds of euros in Bitcoin.
Finland turns clocks back an hour, ending daylight savings
Finland wants to scrap seasonal daylight savings in favour of a permanent standard time.
Psychotherapy centre data breach victims receive extortion emails psychotherapy
The extortionist wants payments in Bitcoin.
Victim Support calls increase after psychotherapy centre data hack
The hack has seen patient data leaked online.
WMO Secretary-General: Covid-related dip in emissions now over
Petteri Taalas told Yle that China's moves on climate are significant.
Finland sees big drop in sick leave after nationwide remote working recommendation
Workers in Finland are less sick than before the coronavirus pandemic.
Survey: Lapland tourism to lose over 60% of winter business
Roughly half of firms said that domestic tourism would not help cover losses caused by the absence of overseas visitors.
Finland passes baton to local officials over guidelines for team hobbies and sports
The recommendations are not legally binding and local and regional administrations will be responsible for implementation.
Nearly 40k tech industry workers furloughed due to crisis, survey finds
A survey by tech industries lobby group finds that some firms don't think they've hit bottom yet.
"It's a roller coaster" — Long Covid sufferers find support in community
As Long Covid sufferers turn to each other for solace, scientists are trying to understand the roots of their condition.
Player infections cast doubt over completion of Finnish football season
The entire squad and staff of IFK Mariehamn are now in quarantine after five players contracted coronavirus.
Nordea sees strong third quarter results amid Covid
The group said increased customer activity between July and September was behind the growth in revenue.
Covid gets Finns volunteering in record numbers
Mental health services in particular have benefited from the increased number of volunteers.
Private psychotherapy sector not supervised, Valvira explains
The supervisory authority Valvira is investigating a psychotherapy centre's severe patient data breach.
Friday's papers: Budget leaks, electricity bills and bus behaviour
Finland's seventh supplementary budget of 2020, energy over-charging and annoying passengers all make Friday's headlines.
"It’s as if those residents don’t deserve better" — suburban councillors say under-representation has real-life impact
Northern and eastern Helsinki were underrepresented among councillors elected in the 2017 municipal elections.
Extortionist publishes more sensitive data on psychotherapy centres’ patients
Vastaamo treats patients for the Oulu and Tampere university hospital systems, including children and youth.
Police powerless to stop speeding mini-car
The remote controlled model was spotted travelling at 10km/h over the speed limit near the city of Hamina.
€100m regional stimulus package aims at more "digital, sustainable society"
Money will be handed out for projects aimed at overhauling the business sector, including tourism.
APN Podcast: Power divide in Helsinki, long Covid and dirty money
We look at political inequities in Helsinki, 'long Covid' sufferers' support and a businessman in court for dirty money.
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