FMI: Finland had 'exceptionally' warm July
The city of Porvoo recorded the highest number of 'heatwave' days while the warmest temperature was 34 degrees Celsius recorded in Heinola in mid-July.
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Estonia tightens Covid entry rules for arrivals from Finland
However, two Baltic ferry firms say they don't believe the changes will significantly affect the already-low passenger numbers.
Bank of Finland: New mortgages amount to €2.2bn in June
New mortgages continued to grow in June, following a month in which housing loans were at the highest level since 2008.
Eurovision winner Lordi gets Covid jab at 'pop-up' vaccination event
The event was aimed at encouraging people to get Covid jabs as well as promoting the use of free rapid testing.
Coronavirus latest: 345 cases on Monday, hospital patient numbers grow, Estonia tightens rules for arrivals from Finland
This article brings you the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Finland.
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THL recommends shortening exposure quarantine to 10 days
The health agency said quarantine guidelines can be amended as a shorter isolation period has proved sufficient in limiting the spread of the virus.
Nearly 9,000 local councillors take office, two months later than planned
More than 40 percent of local councillors are now women, a slight rise from the previous term.
August brings schooling changes: Extended compulsory education, pre-school pilot programme
With the start of the new school year just around the corner, education is being extended in both early childhood and late teenage years.
Fat shaming prevents many from participating in fitness activities
Overweight people often do not feel welcome in the fitness sector. It's hard to find suitable athletic gear, and even sports professionals don't always know how to guide larger individuals.
NCP chair Orpo eyes government partnership with Finns Party in 2023
Petteri Orpo says it's possible that the two largest opposition parties could team up for a right-leaning government after the next parliamentary elections.
Treasury issues €73m to guarantee events from Slush to Elton John's farewell
A quarter-billion euros have been set aside to cover event losses due to pandemic restrictions, with most of that amount still available.
All teenagers from Greek refugee camps receive residence permits in Kotka
Capacity at reception centres for minors is being cut, as the number of arrivals has hit a record low since the pandemic began.
Rescue official: Kalajoki wildfire could burn for weeks
There's no end in sight for the nearly 300-hectare blaze, the region's worst in half a century, says the local rescue chief.
US pastor plans pro-Räsänen demonstration at Finnish Embassy
Conservative groups in the US and elsewhere have criticised Finnish prosecutors for charging Christian Democrats MP Päivi Räsänen with hate speech.
Olkiluoto 3 reactor delayed again
The latest postponement is due to additional turbine inspections. The reactor is some 13 years behind its original schedule.
High school union describes return to distance learning as "worst thing that could happen"
The Union President of Upper Secondary School Students believes that distance learning arrangements should only be employed as a last resort.
"Unique" Gulf of Finland shipwreck may be 400 years old
The wreck was found at a depth of 85 metres and appears from engravings to have been built in 1636.
Pirkanmaa region reports record high number of daily cases
Health authorities in the Tampere region reported 112 cases on Friday, bringing this week's total to 437.
Education Minister: Distance learning will be "last resort" when schools return
Primary and secondary schools are set to reopen their doors for the new semester across the country next week.
Government reintroduces restrictions on bars, restaurants in acceleration phase regions
Eleven regions across Finland are now considered to be in the accelerating phase of the pandemic.
Halla-aho criticises "populist" NCP immigration proposals
The National Coalition Party has expressed "regret" over terminology used in a nine-point immigration policy proposal.
Trio hailed as heroes for alerting residents to apartment building fire
The three youngsters rushed to the scene of the blaze after a bolt of lightning struck a building in the city of Savonlinna on Midsummer Eve.
THL: More than half of latest infections diagnosed in younger age groups
Finland reported 765 new cases on Thursday, the highest daily figure since March.
Swimmer Mattsson wins Finland's first medal of Tokyo Olympics
The 27-year-old from Pori also set a new Finnish record for the 200-metre breaststroke.
NCP "regrets" choice of words on immigration policy proposal following backlash
The party's nine-point plan for changes to Finland's immigration policy included a proposal that immigrants receive reduced social welfare payments during the integration process.
Fully vaccinated patients at Helsinki care home diagnosed with coronavirus
The majority of the infected residents are elderly and have serious underlying health conditions.
Petrol prices increase over summer months
Drivers have been paying nearly two euros per litre in some parts of Finland.
THL: "Significant" number of latest infections had received one dose of Covid vaccine
The recent uptick in Covid infections has not however led to a spike in hospitalisations or deaths, the health agency said.
EK survey: Majority in favour of Covid certificate model
The 'corona pass' could allow the economy to open up and larger events to resume, the business lobby says.
HUS Physician: No "return to normal" yet as case numbers escalate
Health agency THL reported over 600 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the highest daily figure since early April.
Turku police request public's help in mass brawl investigation
Between 10 and 20 people are believed to have been involved in a fight at a nightclub in the city earlier this month.
Uutissuomalainen: Marin most popular Finnish PM this century
The world's youngest female government leader and Finland's youngest ever prime minister was especially favoured by women in the survey.
Employment rate climbs to 72 percent in June
The latest labour force survey also found that there were 76,000 more women in employment in June this year compared to the same month last year.
Finnish official appointed EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator
Ilkka Salmi has previously served as chief of staff at the Interior Ministry as well as head of the Finnish Security Intelligence Service.
Six candidates enter Finns Party leadership race
Member of Parliament and party vice-chair Riikka Purra is the clear favourite to replace Jussi Halla-aho.
THL: Border re-opening could increase infections
Finland moved another step closer to normality for incoming travellers from Monday, but is the timing right?
Half a million users drop Finland's Covid tracing app
Health agency THL reports 1.8 million people are now using the Koronavilkku app, down from 2.4 million at the beginning of this year.
More than a thousand teenagers still without a study place
Finland is extending the age of compulsory schooling next month.
Hottest summer in a hundred years for parts of Finland
June and July have been unusually warm in Finland.
One dead, three injured in Järvenpää car crash
According to the emergency services there were four people aged under 20 in the car at the time of the accident.
Covid restrictions reduce violence at work
Long-term trends suggest that violence in the workplace has increased, but Covid has seen a drop in reporting.
Third police officer sacked over far-right WhatsApp group
Several officers have been fired after the discovery of a group united by shared extremist ideology.
Deputy Ombudsman scolds Finland over AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
Many places did not offer an alternative to people aged between 65 and 69.
Two Helsinki footballers suspected of serious sexual offences
One Atlantis player is suspected of aggravated rape.
Ohisalo threat convict denied leave to appeal
The man was convicted of sending threats to the Green party leader on social media.
Postal worker suspected of leaving 2,000 items undelivered
Southwestern Finland Police says the incident is the first of its kind in the region.
Survey: Nearly half favour progressive local taxation
Progressive taxation is based on the taxpayer's ability to pay.
Staff shortage forces Kuopio care home to close, 26 residents to be moved
According to Attendo's regional director the closure reflects the nationwide shortage of staff in the healthcare sector.
Finland captain Sparv joins Helsinki giants HJK
Finland's veteran midfielder is joining the capital club until the end of the season.
Government rubber-stamps restrictions as case numbers rise
Finland has seen rising infections from the Delta variant, but the link with hospitalisations is weaker than before.
#Metoo hits Finnish punk scene
An Instagram account sharing stories of abuse around Finnish punk circles amassed more than 25K followers in a week
Helsinki named in Time 'greatest places' list
The magazine says Helsinki is "giving old spaces new purpose".
Lehtonen: epidemic stages criteria could be reassessed
The HUS medic says that the number of daily infections is only a fragment of the bigger picture.
Bar and restaurant restrictions on the way for 'acceleration stage' regions
Bars will be forced to stop serving alcohol at midnight, under the new restrictions.
Heat returns to Finland this weekend
The weather is turning warmer again.
