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The daylong session was held between General Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General Staff.

Police Catch Man Who Is Suspected of Holding a Gun in Herttoniemi on Thursday Afternoon

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 5:27 pm | Crime, Helsinki, Nation

The police said on Twitter that their goal was to resolve the situation by negotiating with the suspect.

474 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 12:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 23, 2021.

Hard Winds Ahead Until Friday, Rains Until Sunday in Southern Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 10:05 am | Nation

The remaining week looks windy. And rainy.

Capital Region to Lift Restrictions on Public Events and Hobbies on October 1

Posted by Editorial Team | September 22, 2021 2:56 pm | Helsinki, Restrictions

Open-use sports facilities will no longer be subject to attendance restrictions from the beginning of October.

President Niinistö at the UN: Society Flourishes When Everyone Has an Active, Equal and Meaningful Role

Posted by Editorial Team | September 22, 2021 2:14 pm | President

President Sauli Niinistö addressed the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-sixth session in New York. Read the Finnish president’s remarks in full.

477 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 22, 2021 12:15 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 22, 2021.

860 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 21, 2021 12:45 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

391 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2021 2:49 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 18, 2021.

‘Tove’ Grabs the Prize for Best Film, and Wins in Six Other Categories Too at Jussi Film Awards

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2021 2:34 pm | Films

‘Tove’ grabs prizes in most categories at the Finnish film awards.

President Niinistö Talks ‘Thoroughly’ with Russian President Putin

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2021 9:56 am | President

The presidents addressed many topics ranging from Arctic initiatives to the Helsinki spirit.

501 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 17, 2021 12:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 17, 2021.

522 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 15, 2021 12:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latestcoronavirus update on September, 15, 2021.

The Metro and Trams to Stop Running Between Thursday and Friday; HKL: No Replacement Services Will Be Provided

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2021 3:44 pm | Helsinki

Metro and tram services will not run between Thursday and Friday because of a work stoppage by drivers.

454 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2021 12:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 14, 2021.

213 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2021 12:27 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 13, 2021.

The Police Are Monitoring Condition of Tires Across the Country

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2021 11:55 am | Nation

Between September 13 and 17, the police and traffic safety organizations are monitoring the condition of tires across the country.

Hard Winds and Rains Likely in Many Parts on Monday

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2021 8:46 am | Nation

A warning for hard wind is in force.

490 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 10, 2021 12:00 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 10, 2021.

486 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 9, 2021 12:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 9, 2021.

632 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 8, 2021 12:41 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 9, 2021.

544 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 7, 2021 11:53 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 7, 2021.

Government to Begin Dismantling Coronavirus Restrictions ‘Immediately’

Posted by Editorial Team | September 7, 2021 10:27 am | Politics, Restrictions

While the government aims to fully dismantle the nationwide restrictions and comprehensive recommendations when at least 80 percent of people over 12 have been vaccinated twice, in practice the restrictive measures can be lifted proactively even before reaching the target vaccination coverage, the government noted on Monday.

President Niinistö to Visit France to Meet French President Macron

Posted by Editorial Team | September 6, 2021 2:13 pm | Politics

President Sauli Niinistö will make a working visit to France and meet President of France Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday.

408 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 6, 2021 12:11 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 6, 2021.

Warmer Weather Ahead

Posted by Editorial Team | September 6, 2021 9:23 am | Nation

After a colder weekend, it’s about to get warmer.

561 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 3, 2021 1:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 3, 2021.

Helsinki Bans Nighttime Rides With E-Scooters During Weekends

Posted by Editorial Team | September 3, 2021 12:37 pm | Helsinki

During a trial period, the City of Helsinki is hoping to find out if injuries can be reduced.

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Withdraws From Peacemaking Duties Due to Illness

Posted by Editorial Team | September 2, 2021 5:33 pm | Politics

President Martti Ahtisaari, 84, is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a statement by the Office of the President of the Republic.

683 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 2, 2021 12:04 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 2, 2021.

679 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; One New Death

Posted by Editorial Team | September 1, 2021 4:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finnish Wheelchair Racer Toni Piispanen Wins Gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Posted by Editorial Team | September 1, 2021 3:38 pm | Sports

Wheelchair racer Toni Piispanen wins gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games 200-meter T51 class final on Tuesday.

The Finnish National Ice Hockey Team Beats Switzerland for Bronze at Women’s Worlds

Posted by Editorial Team | September 1, 2021 2:44 pm | Sports

The Finnish women’s national ice hockey team wins bronze after beating the Swiss team 3–1 at the 2021 Women’s Worlds in Calgary, Canada on Tuesday night.

650 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | August 26, 2021 12:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on August 26, 2021.

574 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | August 25, 2021 2:38 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Pinned

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on August 25, 2021.

Read the Full Transcript of President Niinistö’s Speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference

Posted by Editorial Team | August 24, 2021 3:28 pm | Pinned, President

In his speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference on Tuesday, President Sauli Niinistö talked about the situation in Afghanistan, the U.S., the E.U., the pandemic, the climate change, the spirit of Helsinki, and more.

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