Interior Minister requests report from police after use of force at protest march
Helsinki police have been criticized for their decision to ban a car and use tasers during a demonstration on Saturday.
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Bodies of two Finns discovered aboard cruise ship in Estonian port
Police say the deaths of a 25-year-old woman and 21-year-old man were not related and there were no signs of violence.
Helsinki University christens new marine research vessel for offshore research
The aluminium catamaran "Augusta" was built in Kokkola and is well suited to shallow coastal waters.
Silhouette of bear and raven wins Finnish nature photo prize
Ville Heikkinen became the fourth wildlife photographer in the competition's history to have received the award twice.
KuPS end 43 years of waiting for Finnish title
KuPS Kuopio will compete in the Uefa Champions League in the 2020-21 season.
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Police in Helsinki quell defiant Turkish invasion protesters
Finnish police report that some of the demonstrators did not follow police instructions, compelling them to use force.
Minister pledges €29m to improve school counselling services
Education Minister Li Andersson says more psychologists and counsellors are needed to stop bullying in Finnish schools.
Survey: Only a third of Finns can name parliamentary speaker
Respondents could name the president, Sauli Niinistö, but only 31 percent knew the name of the second-highest in command.
7-year-old bucks downward patent trend, invents towel with straps
In a country with over two million saunas, Jiri Lindén thought it would be handy to have a towel that stays on easily.
Finland's icebreaker fleet in need of update
Despite being a world leader in icebreaking technology, Finland's own fleet of eight icebreakers is ageing fast.
Finland founds "wall of shame" to prevent money laundering
A public list of non-compliant firms is meant to spur them to meet the requirements of a new anti-money laundering law.
Helsinki Mayor not giving up on underground tunnel
The proposed tunnel from Sörnäinen to the West Harbour was rejected last week by the city's Urban Environment Board.
NBI investigates suspected scammers over cross-border credit fraud
The scam being investigated concerns EU citizens that register in Finland, max out on payday loans, and then disappear.
Study: Families with children struggle more to make ends meet
Families with children receive less in social benefits than other segments of the population.
Friday’s papers: Tinder police, Tripla parking and Helsinki housing
Friday’s newspapers include stories about police reporting ethical transgressions and moans about parking prices.
Study: C-sections less risky for babies than previously thought
Caesarean operations don't cause allergies but may be tied to asthma, a Finnish study found.
Night of the Homeless highlights women
Women's homelessness is decreasing slower than men's due to systemic inequality.
All Points North #64: Foreign dads seek community during parental leave
Many migrant fathers on paternity leave in Finland face isolation but lack the resources to create peer networks.
Turkish pension fund buys majority stake in Finnish defence products manufacturer
The firm said that its line of business and the investor’s military ties are unrelated.
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Saimaa ringed seal population tops 400
The goal of 400 seals was originally set for 2025.
Thursday’s papers: Meat-free madness, Haavisto in pole position and Räikkönen’s birthday wishes
The Finnish press on Thursday covers the national uproar over a menu change at a Helsinki cafe, along with good news for the Greens.
BBC lists Yle Sámi journalist among 100 most influential women in 2019
Skolt Sámi journalist Sara Wesslin joined the likes of climate activist Greta Thunberg on the BBC list.
Poll: most Finns want government to curb urbanisation
Urban sprawl has more than half of respondents worried.
Finnwatch: Tea sold in Finland picked by underpaid workers
UTZ and Rainforest Alliance did not benefit plantation workers, said Finnwatch.
Helsinki, Tallinn plan combination travel card by 2021
The combination service will initially be available as an app while a travel card will be introduced later on.
Mine operators to pay higher deposits for environmental damage
A citizens' initiative as well as the government programme both call for increases in mining guarantee fees.
Wednesday's papers: Population dip revisited, health care access, biggest shopping centre
Professionals respond to falling populations, social service minister bemoans lagging services and the largest mall in the Nordics opens.
APN this week: Finland wants more dads to take paternity leave, but foreign stay-at-home fathers struggle to find support
Finland wants more dads to care for their kids, but for some foreign fathers paternity leave can be a lonely experience.
Finland edge closer to Euros with 3-0 win over Armenia
Finland took a big step towards qualification for the 2020 European Championships with a win over Armenia in Turku.
Niinistö meets freshly-minted Nobel laureate on Ethiopia visit
This marks the first presidential visit between Finland and Ethiopia, and President Niinistö’s first official visit to Africa.
Government dishes out cash in bid to ease healthcare waiting times
Finland is putting more cash into municipal health and social care in a bid to speed up service and hire more doctors.
Business lobby pushes for one-week work permit processing
Meanwhile, Migri which is facing a budget cut has deemed the government's one month target as "very challenging".
Beef off the menu at the University of Helsinki
Helsinki University cafeterias are eliminating beef from lunches and providing more vegetarian and vegan fare
Finnish Foreign Minister: Syrian developments boosting Russia’s role
Foreign Minister Haavisto believes the Kurds' alliance with the Syrian army will increase Russian influence in the region.
Tuesday’s papers: Refugee worries, blocked adoption, rude road sign
Syria, a refugee adoption case, and a vulgar, but accurate road sign are among the items in the morning's newspapers.
Finnish javelin champion Tero Pitkämäki calls it quits
Pitkämäki is a former world champion and Olympic bronze medalist.
Police consider additional offence in Kuopio sword attack case
Investigators are said to be weighing adding the crime of plotting to commit an offence to the charge sheet.
Finland to offer better internet connections on trains from 2020
Mobile network operators will be required to provide a 4G signal along all rail routes, no matter how remote.
Customs: Up to 300 Finnish firms unprepared for post-Brexit trade
Customs officials said that firms need a special customs code if they want to continue trading with the UK post-Brexit.
Court hears anti-immigrant agitator Janitskin's appeal
Ilja Janitskin is seeking to reverse 16 convictions on charges ranging from incitement against an ethnic group to illicit fundraising.
Monday's papers: EU on Turkey, school holidays, flu jabs
Among the items in the morning's Finnish newspapers are EU plans for an arms embargo on Turkey, the start of a week's school holidays and a delay in seasonal flu vaccinations.
Toxic or tasty? Check this list to see if you know your berries
Yle listed 15 berries found in Finland, some of which are poisonous, while others are edible.
Papers: Helsinki reports budget surplus, other major cities in the red
Nine of the municipal respondents said that local government finances had deteriorated this year.
Finland relaxes rules on DUIs involving cannabis
Drivers are no longer likely to face charges days after using cannabis following a Supreme Court ruling.
10m-euro lottery jackpot goes to winning ticket in Helsinki
It’s not yet known whether or not the payout went to a single player or if it was a pooled bet.
Minister: Finland's job market discriminates against older workers
The government says it wants to improve the job prospects of Finland's unemployed over-50s.
Finland faces chronic transplant organ shortage
Every year, five to ten percent of people in line for an organ transplant die waiting.
Migri to slash staff
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is looking to cut staff as residence permit processing times lengthen, reports HS.
Finland sees first reported case of vaping damage
Health watchdog THL is dealing with its first case of vaping-related lung damage, reports regional newspaper Ilkka.
Finland commends Nobel Peace Prize winner
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto says Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is highly deserving of the award.
Defence ministry to trial co-ed quarters
Women currently living in separate accommodations say they feel cut off from their peers.
President Niinistö condemns Turkey's actions in Syria
The Finnish President said that the United States' role as the world police may be missed.
Hotel investment trend prompts overcapacity concerns
Finland's top chains compete to build new hotels and update existing properties, but will there be enough customers?
Demonstrators gather in Helsinki to protest Turkish invasion
Many of the 500 people assembled in Senate Square were representatives of Finland's 15,000-member Kurdish community.
Friday’s papers: Turkey incursion, Makia messes up, and traffic cops under fire
Friday’s papers were full of Finnish angles on the Turkish offensive in northern Syria, but also had room for a trademark dispute and a critique of modern traffic cops.
Our picks
All Points North #64: Foreign dads seek community during parental leave
APN this week: Finland wants more dads to take paternity leave, but foreign stay-at-home fathers struggle to find support
All Points North #63: Is Finland welcoming enough to foreign workers?
APN this week: Is Finland’s approach to work-based immigration a ‘catastrophe’?
All Points North #62: How English-ready is the Finnish school system?
APN this week: Can Finland meet the growing demand for English-language education?
All Points North #61: Talk is cheap - is Finland doing enough to fight climate change?
Finland wants to be carbon neutral by 2035. But how will it get there?
All Points North #60: Gambling with addiction – does Finland have a problem?
'I had my first panic attack at 10': The hidden victims of Finland's slot machine culture
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