Two suspects detained in large-scale police operation near Turku
Finland's National Bureau of Investigation says a foreign-owned firm in the southwest is suspected of using grey market labour and laundering millions of euros.
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Service union pledges election funds to turn out "wage earner-hostile gov't"
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PAM President Ann Selin says her union will donate hundreds of thousands of euros to Finland's left-leaning parties before the parliamentary election in April.
Gov't parties row over alleged pressure tactics after minister's confidence vote
Three female MPs abstained from a confidence vote on the foreign minister Friday, saying they felt pressured to support Timo Soini.
Gale winds at sea as autumn storm hits Finland
An Yle meteorologist says the storm will reach south-central parts of the country by the afternoon, bringing winds that could down trees and power lines.
Parliament to vote on expanded surveillance powers
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A proposed new law on intelligence gathering has passed the committee stage with minor changes. MPs will now vote on whether it warrants expedited consideration.
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Going to an elite high school doesn’t offer uni advantage, study finds
'Elite’ upper secondary schools neither pave the way to university nor channel students into faculties such as medicine or law, say researchers.
Paper: Putin gifts Mannerheim document cache to Niinistö
The documents handed over by Russia include a 1919 speech, in which the Marshall Mannerheim issues a warning about the threat posed by Finland’s eastern neighbour.
Nokia tape murder verdict upheld by appeals court
A man who murdered his girlfriend by suffocating her with duct tape last year saw his murder conviction and life sentence upheld by an appeals court on Friday.
All Points North #25: Steve El-Sharawy takes us on a guided tour of the underbelly of social media
Ever wondered about social media, and just what goes on in the data-world behind it? This week's guest offers a peek behind the online curtain.
Foreign Minister Soini survives confidence vote in parliament
Finland's Foreign Minister Timo Soini has survived a confidence vote in parliament brought over his repeated interventions on the topic of abortion rights.
Alzheimer's set to rise as Finns extend careers
People developing early onset Alzheimer's disease are often misdiagnosed as suffering from exhaustion, depression or thyroid disorder.
Friday’s papers: Minister faces no-confidence vote, textbook shortage, and fast-tracking integration through Swedish
FM Timo Soini faces a no-confidence vote over abortion views, pupils in Helsinki suffer from a textbook shortage, and maximising integration through Swedish.
Postal, logistical workers join overtime work ban over easy firing proposal
Workers employed by state postal firm Posti and logistics company Flexo will refuse overtime hours over the next two weeks.
Finland cool on joint European border and coast guard proposal
At this week's EU Salzburg summit, Finnish PM Juha Sipilä expressed reservations about Finland's participation in a common European border and coast guard.
Finnish gov’t approves €1.5m subsidy for struggling news agency STT
The Finnish government agreed on Thursday to grant a one-time 1.5-million-euro subsidy to the financially troubled domestic news agency STT.
Russian vessel suspected of violating Finnish territorial waters
The alleged incursion into Finnish waters by a large Russian sailboat lasted some 20 minutes, the defence ministry said Thursday.
Finland braces for first autumn storm
Storm winds could take down power lines and trees in some areas of the country over the weekend, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute.
Biggest worker shortages in construction, health care
The construction and healthcare sectors topped this year's list of fields with the biggest shortage of skilled workers, according to an occupational barometer.
NBI investigates Turku stabbing hero's crowdfunding activities
Two people are suspected of fundraising crimes, the National Bureau of Investigation said. It is illegal to raise money without a permit In Finland.
Thursday's papers: Violence towards men, asylum debate and floods on the rise
Female-perpetrated violence in the home, party leaders talk asylum, and Tampere braces for more floods in the future.
Dozens of Helsinki midwives take hospital to court over chronic air-based illnesses
With help from their union, 24 midwives filed a legal suit against the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, claiming a total of 840,000 euros in damages.
Interior Minister dismisses Border Guard's dual citizenship ban proposal
Unlike the defence ministry, the interior ministry said it's not going ahead with plans to ban dual citizens from working on military posts at the Border Guard.
Yle investigation reveals Thai massage parlour workers' situation in Finland
Yle's MOT investigative journalism programme finds that many women from Thailand in Finland who sell sex at massage parlours do it to support their families.
Defence Minister says Finland exports protection to UAE, not guns
Jussi Niinistö says Finland will honor the export of defence vehicle refurbishment parts to the UAE despite reports that the carriers are being used in Yemen.
Wednesday's papers: The Stasi's window on Finland, functional illiteracy, and working off the books
The Stasi's interest in Finland's SDP comes under scrutiny, many Finnish adults struggle with literacy, and intra-agency cooperation helps catch tax evaders.
Natural Resources Institute blasts gold diggers over Lapland mining
The gold diggers' association is also at odds with the Sámi Parliament over the threat excavations pose to traditional local industries.
Finland to see summery 3-day spell this week
Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen says Finland can expect daytime highs to rise above 20 degrees Celsius in the south from Wednesday to Friday.
Chancellor of Justice: Foreign Minister's role in anti-abortion events "problematic", but not unlawful
Finland’s Chancellor of Justice says that Foreign Minister Timo Soini should have exercised restraint and special caution in expressing his anti-abortion views.
Green MP gives up expenses perk after tabloid reports on dual homes
A tabloid claims MP Jani Toivola received compensation from the Finnish Parliament for a flat 70 kilometres north of Helsinki that he hasn't used in two years. Toivola responded by saying he would relinquish the perk.
Finnish households unprepared for interest rate hike, says bank
A Nordea Bank economist says strong consumer confidence means people are buying more and saving less, which will make it hard to cope with looming interest rate rises.
Police update safety protocols over life-threatening illegal drugs
Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl are far more dangerous even than heroin, prompting police to update their safety measures.
Police end investigation into pupil’s death after fitness test
Following a preliminary probe, police say that they will not pursue further investigations into the death of a pupil during a fitness test at an Espoo school.
Tuesday's papers: Justice Chancellor rules on Soini, PE teachers in the dark, farm aid heading south
Finland's press discuss an expected decision on the Foreign Minister's anti-abortion activities, teachers' struggle with data privacy issues and drought relief.
Some schools suspend fitness tests after pupil's death in Espoo
Salo, Turku and Imatra have followed the city of Espoo by temporarily suspending fitness tests pending the results of a probe into the death of a young student last week.
Finnish bridges get clean bill of health
Virtually all concrete bridges tested were sound, says the Finnish Transport Agency.
NBI chief Lardot suspended; massive police trial begins in October
Eight current or former police officials have been implicated in the largest case of its kind in Finnish history.
Police crack down on phone-using drivers
Motorists are not permitted to hold mobile phones in their hands, even at traffic lights.
IT expert: Facebook may stop publishing news content due to new EU copyright rules
A Finnish IT expert predicts that new EU copyright directive may have unexpected consequences for online platforms.
Finnish customs: Snus smuggling ring evaded €4.6m in taxes
Finnish Customs says it has uncovered an organised ring believed to have smuggled more than 12,000 kilograms of snus tobacco into Finland from Sweden.
More unions join protest against plan to ease firing for small firms
Unions representing workers in the nursing and social and health care sectors said Monday that a ban on overtime work will begin next Wednesday.
Monday's papers: Wild boar scare, MP's taxi rides and unseasonably warm weather
On Monday, Finnish papers discuss a deadly swine disease, Green Party MP's taxi expenses and summery temperatures.
IS: Boy dies after fitness test at Espoo school
School officials have confirmed only that a child was hospitalised after a physical education class in southern Espoo.
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End of an era: Last old-school paper matriculation exams begin
As of next spring, the Finnish matriculation examination will only be offered in digital form.
Nearly 80% of older men in Finland still drive – but just 37% of women
Sudden illnesses become a significant risk factor for drivers after age 50, says the Finnish Road Safety Council.
Finnair grounds Hong Kong flights over typhoon scare
Typhoon Mangkhut is forecast to make landfall in Hong Kong on Sunday.
President Niinistö: Russia "would see enemies" if Finland joins Nato
President Sauli Niinistö said that while Nato is an option for Finland, it is not considering membership at this stage.
Opposition SDP chair: Seeking a better life abroad "not wrong"
It's important to distinguish among the many reasons people emigrate, says the head of the main opposition party the SDP, Antti Rinne.
Govt ponders energy drinks ban for kids under 15
Warnings on product packaging and recommendations for sales restrictions simply aren’t enough, says Agriculture Minister Jari Leppä.
Finland retains Standard & Poor’s AA+ rating, stable outlook
The credit rating agency said Finland still needs to implement reforms to address "the growth challenges posed by a decreasing and aging workforce."
Overtime work ban declared by yet another union
The Transport Workers' Union AKT is the latest to join in strike action planned for Monday to oppose the government's new redundancy measure.
Entrepreneurship coach: Finland’s startup visa creating a two-tier system
Finland’s system of startup visas may be creating a two-tier system that favours techies, says immigrant entrepreneurship coordinator Kaisu Keisala-Kaseja.
Pori parents keep kids home from school in mould problem protest
The Vähärauma primary school in Pori, western Finland was nearly empty of its 500 pupils on Friday.
Court hands down prison sentences in major Finnish drug trial
The longest prison sentence handed down by the court was 12 years, while 11 defendants were slapped with prison terms of five to eight years.
All Points North #24: Kaisu Keisala-Kaseja and Edem Agbekey-Taylor talk immigrant entrepreneurship
Want to start a business in Finland? This week APN dives into immigrant entrepreneurship in Finland and looks at what it takes to get in the game.
Helsinki Zoo's Siberian tiger triplets heading off into the world
Rare Siberian tiger cubs born at Helsinki's Korkeasaari Zoo in 2016 will be sent to zoos in different countries this fall.
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All Points North #25: Steve El-Sharawy takes us on a guided tour of the underbelly of social media
Entrepreneurship coach: Finland’s startup visa creating a two-tier system
All Points North #24: Kaisu Keisala-Kaseja and Edem Agbekey-Taylor talk immigrant entrepreneurship
Love or loathe it: Rally Finland divides opinions in Jyväskylä
Business lobby head: EU not a national security threat to the US
Helsinki Calling organisers refute claims of "language policing", exclusion at Trump-Putin demo
Finland's gambling problem: "A Robin Hood system in reverse"
Out of Office: Finland’s traditional summer shutdown
Queen of Spades headlines this summer’s Savonlinna Opera Festival
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