New Saimaa ringed seal celebrity charms slow-TV fans
Moona, a plump young Saimaa ringed seal appears to have pushed former seal TV star Pullervo out of the limelight.
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All Points North #55: EU vote - what's at stake for Finland?
Advance voting in 2019's European Parliament elections has been brisk. Will the populists come out on top, as some polls indicate?
Telecoms in Finland cautious about future with Huawei
An expert says Huawei's troubles could still be ironed out, but one operator says it likely won't sell the firm's new phones.
Authorities to crack down on TV and radio gambling ads
TV and radio stations run the risk of losing their broadcast permits if they break the rules, Finnish officials say.
Finnish Isis brides: "We want to return to Finland"
A visit by Yle to Syria’s Al-Hol refugee camp found 44 Finnish citizens — including 33 children — living there.
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Friday’s papers: Threats against judges, more student aid and Finland’s Lions defeat Sweden
Judges in Finland face threats, Kela rolls out more student aid and Finland faces Russia in world hockey semi-finals.
Finland's health watchdog seeks funding to research delivery room mistreatment
Some in Finland say that society turns a blind eye to the maltreatment of women during childbirth.
Finnish emissions up by 2% - but down in agriculture and waste sectors
Emissions linked to logging and peat usage have become a political hot potato in ongoing government formation talks.
Nearly half of kids in Finland face harassment online
A survey revealed that five percent of young respondents admitted to having bullied others online themselves.
Finns Party youth wing deletes racist tweet: "It was thoughtless"
Finns Party chair Jussi Halla-aho did not explicitly comment on the deleted tweet, which created a stir online.
English increasingly dominant at Finnish schools
Almost three quarters of primary school pupils study English, along with virtually everyone in grades 7-9.
Yle poll: Support increases for NCP, Greens and Finns Party, as Centre struggles
After a tough domestic election, the Centre Party is in danger of losing a seat in the European Parliament
Thursday’s papers: Finnish wages, meat-loving Finns and toxic gardening
Finnish newspapers look at hourly wages, red meat consumption and the hidden dangers of gardening.
Turku tech contest attracts 1k jobseekers from 76 countries
Organisers say they want to encourage foreign tech workers to bring their families and settle in the area.
US sanction threats over Nord Stream 2 pipeline possible "rhetoric," Finnish expert says
If sanctions are carried out, an international affairs expert said it could "paralyse" the project.
London Philharmonia picks Santtu-Matias Rouvali as new conductor
The 33-year-old follows in the footsteps of Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen in the prestigious London-based post.
Finnish food packaging firm Huhtamäki opens paper straw factory in Northern Ireland
The company said the move is part of a plan to bring sustainable packaging products to the market.
Oulu university professor wins €100K Innovation Award for Women
Heli Jantunen invented a novel, low-temperature method for producing ceramic, microelectronic components.
Sámi youth group protests proposed Arctic Railway
Demonstrators warned that recently rekindled plans for an Arctic railroad would have serious consequences.
Border Guard uncovers suspected counterfeit documents ring
Fake passports and ID cards were sold in Finland via social media, according to the agency.
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.
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.
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.
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Finnair admits carbon offset sales pitch 'misleading' as European emissions increase 14% per year
Watch: "Vote to have a say," Helsinki residents declare of EU elections
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?
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