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Here’s the Government’s Plan for Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions

Posted by Editorial Team | April 9, 2021 5:25 pm | Government

The plan gives a detailed overview on how, and in what order, the current restrictions will be eased.

From Finland to Norway via Russia – Arctic Ecology is Recovering

Posted by Editorial Team | April 9, 2021 12:05 pm | Environment

The governor of Troms and Finnmark counties is developing a multi-use plan to protect the environment at border watercourses in the north.

THL: Number of New Coronavirus Cases Declining

Posted by Editorial Team | April 8, 2021 11:43 am | Coronavirus in Finland

THL noted in a press conference on Thursday morning that the number of new coronavirus infections started declining before Easter.

348 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 174 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | April 7, 2021 12:24 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

On Wednesday, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has confirmed 348 new coronavirus...

United States, Japan and South Korea Join Climate Action Coalition

Posted by Editorial Team | April 7, 2021 10:03 am | Environment

The meeting was co-chaired by Finland’s Minister of Finance Matti Vanhanen and his counterparts Rodrigo Cerda from Chile and Sri Mulyani Indrawati from Indonesia.

331 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 171 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | April 6, 2021 12:56 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finance Minister Vanhanen to Chair Coalition for Climate Action Meeting with U.S., China, Japan, and More

Posted by Editorial Team | April 6, 2021 11:33 am | Environment

Finance ministers from around the world will gather on Tuesday to discuss climate and economic policies.

341 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 742 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | April 5, 2021 12:39 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Hereäs our latest coronavirus update.

Easter Return Traffic: Bad Driving Weather Expected for Those Returning from North

Posted by Editorial Team | April 5, 2021 8:39 am | Nation

The Easter return traffic is going to start around noon and continue until late in the evening.

1,050 New City Bikes Arrive on the Streets of Helsinki; 3,872 Bikes Available in Capital Region at the Beginning of Season

Posted by Editorial Team | April 2, 2021 12:40 pm | Espoo, Helsinki, Nation, Vantaa

City bikes have arrived back on the streets in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.

566 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 2, 2021 12:06 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

654 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 306 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | April 1, 2021 12:22 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Government Withdraws the Proposal on Temporarily Restricting Freedom of Movement

Posted by Editorial Team | April 1, 2021 8:32 am | Restrictions

The government has withdrawn the legislative proposal it submitted to Parliament on the temporary restriction of freedom of movement and close contacts.

607 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 305 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | March 31, 2021 12:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Restaurants Open for Business in Åland, South Ostrobothnia and Lapland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 30, 2021 4:29 pm | Restrictions

In other areas restaurants must stay closed until April 18.

420 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 30, 2021 2:31 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

791 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 27, 2021 11:45 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Passenger Capacity Limited to Half on All Trains

Posted by Editorial Team | March 27, 2021 11:24 am | Nation

The restrictions on passenger capacity are valid from March 27 to April 25.

Number of Passengers Limited to Half in Public Transport

Posted by Editorial Team | March 27, 2021 11:08 am | Helsinki

Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) will limit the number of passengers to half in the region of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) beginning on Saturday (March 27). The restriction will remain in force until April 25.

512 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 26, 2021 12:18 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Springlike Weather for the Weekend; Snow Melts Speedily

Posted by Editorial Team | March 26, 2021 8:17 am | Nation

Here’s the weather forecast for the weekend.

726 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 25, 2021 2:01 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

803 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 24, 2021 1:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

640 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 23, 2021 12:17 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Restaurants to Stay Closed At Least Until April 18

Posted by Editorial Team | March 23, 2021 10:34 am | Restrictions

The conditions follow the same rules as right now: restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses will remain closed to customers in areas where the coronavirus pandemic is most serious.

430 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 22, 2021 3:58 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finland Temporarily Suspends the Use of the AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine

Posted by Editorial Team | March 20, 2021 1:21 pm | Nation

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) suspends the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine because of two cases of blood clots.

856 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 20, 2021 12:06 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

770 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 19, 2021 2:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for the Fourth Time in a Row

Posted by Editorial Team | March 19, 2021 1:23 pm | Nation

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the fourth time in a row, reveals the 2021 World Happiness Report by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

Train Drivers’ Protest Halts Commuter Train Services on Thursday and Friday; HSL: Avoid Public Transport

Posted by Editorial Team | March 18, 2021 5:53 pm | Helsinki, Nation

804 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 18, 2021 1:38 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

842 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 452 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | March 17, 2021 11:52 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

517 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 16, 2021 11:53 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finland to Raise Cooperation with India to a ‘New Level’

Posted by Editorial Team | March 16, 2021 10:45 am | Government

The prime ministers of Finland and India will discuss a wide range of topics related to intensifying economic relations between the countries.

Fiskars to Begin Job Negotiations; Affects 53 Employees

Posted by Editorial Team | March 15, 2021 4:37 pm | Business

Fiskars, one of the most iconic Finnish companies, known for its kitchen accessories, cutting and garden products, is planning to close some stores while preparing to expand others.

465 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 1,554 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | March 15, 2021 2:40 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

706 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 12, 2021 12:34 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

HSL Makes Face Masks Compulsory on Tram, Bus, Train, and Metro

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2021 5:54 pm | Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa

Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) is preparing to swiftly make wearing face masks mandatory.

720 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2021 12:13 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

779 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 10, 2021 12:06 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

In These Areas Restaurants Close For Three Weeks

Posted by Editorial Team | March 9, 2021 3:18 pm | Restrictions

Restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses must be closed to customers from March 9, 2021.

588 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 9, 2021 11:51 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

459 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 8, 2021 1:14 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

648 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 6, 2021 12:31 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

758 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 4, 2021 12:53 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

797 New Coronavirus in Finland; Highest Number to Date

Posted by Editorial Team | March 3, 2021 12:50 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

581 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 2, 2021 1:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Government and President Declare State of Emergency

Posted by Editorial Team | March 1, 2021 8:54 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Government, Restrictions

In its plenary session on Monday, March 1, the government declared that the country is in a state of emergency as referred to in the Emergency Powers Act.

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