Vallila killer facing charges in Tampere
The 16-year-old is currently serving a nine-year sentence for stabbing a man to death in Helsinki last year.
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Restriction-bound Finns save billions during Covid
The amount in household bank accounts reached a record high of 104.7 billion euros in February.
Three times more foreign seasonal farm workers expected in Finland this summer
More than 10,000 foreign seasonal workers are expected this year, mainly from Ukraine, Russia and Thailand.
Young drivers could face tougher licence requirements
Road safety concerns have spurred the Transport Ministry to seek another revision of the 2018 Driving License Act.
Coronavirus latest: Exit strategy on schedule, infection risk not higher for medical staff, 20.4% get first jab
This article brings you the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Finland.
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Coronavirus delays defence review
The four-yearly report was due to be published this month.
THL: Medical staff do not have much higher coronavirus infection chance
The health body released statistics showing the risk for healthcare workers was similar to other working-age people.
Monday's papers: Corona exit on schedule, remote schooling, AstraZeneca frustration
Light at the end of the tunnel as the papers look ahead to the end of the strictest coronavirus measures.
Police detain two at outdoor religious gathering in Espoo
Authorities interrupted the gathering twice. Two detainees were fined for refusing to comply with police orders.
Marin's SDP calls for more support for home caregivers, tackling bullying and harassment
The SDP, which has been losing support in the polls, was the last party to announce its municipal election programme.
"A touching, amazing moment": Wolf sighted in Helsinki and Espoo
Experts said it was likely a young lone wolf that strayed into an urban area while seeking a territory of its own.
Henriksson set to carry on as Swedish People's Party chair, pledges election result over 5%
The middle-of-the-road Swedish People's Party has by far the lowest support among the five government parties.
Police break up anti-restrictions protests in Helsinki
Police came under criticism for not dispersing a 300-person demonstration three weeks ago.
Festival organisers frustrated by lack of clarity over summer rules
Time is running short for final decisions on major music events such as Ruisrock and Flow Festival.
Foundation makes historic donation to Helsinki's New Architecture and Design Museum
The grant of 20 million euros is the largest private donation ever made to the cultural sector in Finland.
Survey: Half of Finns want to continue working from home after pandemic
Respondents cited control over working hours and lack of commuting as positive aspects of the telecommuting experience.
Mysterious Lapland coronavirus variant is rare US-Mexican strain
The chain of coronavirus infections in the Kemijärvi region last month has since calmed.
Air Force jets in mid-air close call during training exercise
There were no injuries after the two fighters grazed each other while flying at close range.
Finland’s exports and industrial orders in recovery
The Finnish economy seems to have been spared the deep export industry crisis feared last autumn.
Report: Achieving climate targets while still growing economy is possible
A researcher notes however that environmental goals cannot be reached without making changes to economic practices.
Parliament takes no action over MP's "threatening" tweet
Ano Turtiainen submitted a formal reply to a parliamentary request stating that there was no threat.
US health firm acquires Finnish-French PCR testing tech outfit for €668m
Growth for the Finnish-French firm was significantly accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: Autonomous sweeper tidies Espoo's dusty streets
The device's makers say it uses 85 percent less energy than conventional street sweepers.
Conductors' protest stops rail service between Kouvola, Kotka and Lahti
Local train services are being replaced by buses in Kouvola, Kotka and Lahti due to a one-day walkout by conductors.
Friday's papers: Covid passport, economy exit, slippery roads
Morning papers report that a digital vaccine certificate could be introduced in Finland by May.
Step by step: Finland plans to start lifting coronavirus restrictions from this month
The gradual easing of restrictions would begin with primary school students returning to classrooms and bars re-opening.
APN podcast: Why voting matters to you
All Points North asked researcher Josefina Sipinen why it's so important to vote in local elections.
Police suspect 46 people of violating restrictions at anti-restrictions protest
Organisers of the demonstration did not follow the agreed plan to stay within groups of no more than six, police said.
Commission suspends auditor general pending investigation into payments
Parliament's Chancellery Commission said Tytti Yli-Viikari failed to provide satisfactory answers to their questions.
Sharp rise in Alko profits – and dividends paid to state
Alcohol consumption declined last year, but the pandemic boosted sales for the state monopoly, which had less competition.
Protein-from-air tech company gets 1st climate fund financing
The company plans commercial-scale production of protein for human consumption from carbon dioxide and electricity.
International survey: Finns most committed to observing coronavirus restrictions
The survey found that age, gender and education affected the likelihood that a person would comply with restrictions.
Long prison terms for ringleaders in massive drug case
The drug ring operated mainly between Finland and Spain's Costa del Sol, involving motorcycle gangs and celebrities.
Finnish events industry pins summer hopes on rapid testing
While awaiting an official exit strategy, the events sector has started plans to pilot rapid testing of festival-goers.
Thursday's papers: Exit strategy, summer travel, transgender rights
Morning papers report on Finnish government talks on a plan to gradually lift restrictions and reopen the country.
Seasonal workers arrive in Finland, take Covid precautions
The Finnish agricultural sector needs between 10,000 and 16,000 essential workers each year.
Young adult risk groups next in line for Covid jabs in Helsinki
The new queue affects at-risk residents between the ages of 18-44.
Amnesty criticises women's support, refugee rights in Finland
In its annual report, the human rights NGO also criticised Finland's record on trans rights and recognising the Sámi people.
Corona restrictions prompt Finns to drink less
Last year consumers turned to Alko, supermarkets and increasingly the internet for their favourite tipple.
Saimaa ringed seal nest count begins
Experts say snowy conditions this winter could have helped boost numbers of the endangered mammals.
Finland's most popular baby names in 2020: Aino and Leo
The most popular names continue a recent trend for choosing names that work in different languages and cultures.
Coronavirus outbreak worsens at military academy
Yle spoke to a conscript who said official isolation procedures for the sick were not effective at controlling the virus.
Supreme Court grants journalist leave to appeal defamation verdict
Johanna Vehkoo's conviction for calling a city councillor a "racist" and "Nazi clown" was upheld by an appeal court last year.
Better language training for vocational students needed, says education agency
Poor Finnish and Swedish language skills are preventing skilled foreign workers from being hired, FINEEC's report found.
Wednesday's papers: Helsinki's corona bus, mystery virus variant, climate action
Helsinki residents will soon have access to a new rapid virus testing option free of charge, reports Huvfudstadsbladet.
Left Alliance MP quits municipal role over alcohol use during council meeting
Juho Kautto's resignation follows 'confusing' behaviour during a remotely-held council meeting last week.
Finland awaits EMA position as official links AstraZeneca vaccine to blood clots
The European Medicines Agency's official position on the vaccine is expected later this week.
Chancellor of Justice responds to criticism of failed lockdown legislation
The proposal was shot down by Parliament's Constitutional Law Committee last week.
FMI: Covid restrictions impact traffic volumes, improve air quality
Studies show there are fewer toxic exhaust fumes in the air than in previous years.
Gallery: Shards of ice pile up on shore of Finnish lake
The effect is caused by strong winds pushing the thinning masses of ice towards the lake shore.
Mobile data reveals Easter traffic brisk, but less busy than usual
Statistics from Telia show while people travelled from Uusimaa over the break, it was still less than in previous years.
Government parties divided on post-Covid budget cuts
An Yle poll found that while most backed a decision on future budgets in this month's debate, governing MPs were split.
Minister: Conscripts could sleep outdoors if Covid situation worsens
Last month saw an uptick in Covid cases among conscripts, but there has not yet been a need to introduce such measures.
Tuesday's papers: Busy week in politics, Turku killing details, court independence
More details of a grisly crime in Turku last weekend emerge in Ilta-Sanomat, while politicians prepare for a long week.
Finland goes negative after winds beat down electricity prices
Electricity prices in Finland were negative for four hours early Monday morning.
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