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Posti to Return to Delivering Mail on Fridays Because of the Christmas Season

Posted by Editorial Team | November 12, 2020 9:28 am | Nation

The Finnish postal service, Posti, will respond to the needs of the busiest time of the year by returning to the Friday delivery schedule.

238 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 11, 2020 12:14 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the number of new infections in different municipalities.

220 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; One New Death and 86 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | November 10, 2020 11:58 am | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

School Staff to Begin Wearing Masks in Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | November 10, 2020 11:25 am | Helsinki

The face mask recommendation concerns teachers and other school staff in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen.

Foreign Minister Haavisto and President Niinistö to Get a Visitor from Saudi Arabia

Posted by Editorial Team | November 9, 2020 12:10 pm | Politics

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir will visit Finland on November 9-10.

90 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 412 Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | November 9, 2020 12:07 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Sunny Days, Frosty Nights Ahead

Posted by Editorial Team | November 9, 2020 9:49 am | Nation

Here’s this week’s forecast.

266 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 6, 2020 12:26 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Flags Are Hoisted to Honor Finland-Swedish Identity

Posted by Editorial Team | November 6, 2020 9:28 am | Nation

There are about 300,000 people living in Finland whose mother tongue is Swedish.

Finland to Raise Refugee Quota; Prepares to Receive Refugees From Syria, Congo and Lebanon

Posted by Editorial Team | November 6, 2020 9:02 am | Nation

According to the minister of justice, Anna Maja-Henriksson, “we have all possibilities to help people who seek refuge.”

189 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; Two New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | November 5, 2020 12:44 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here are the latest statistics.

Helsinki Leadership Shift to Remote Work After a ‘Likely Exposure to Coronavirus’

Posted by Editorial Team | November 5, 2020 11:19 am | Helsinki

Nasima Razmyar, deputy mayor for culture and leisure at the City of Helsinki, has been infected with the coronavirus. As a precautionary measure the mayor and deputy mayors transfer to remote work.

265 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 154 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | November 4, 2020 12:06 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Ministry: All UK Citizens Living in Finland Must Apply for a Right of Residence Under the Withdrawal Agreement

Posted by Editorial Team | November 4, 2020 9:12 am | Nation

The European Commission has pointed out that the EU-UK withdrawal agreement has been partially misinterpreted in Finland.

237 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; One New Death and 70 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | November 3, 2020 1:40 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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All-Time Warm Temperature Record in November Was Broken in Pori

Posted by Editorial Team | November 3, 2020 9:24 am | Nation

The all-time warm temperature record for Finland in November was broken on the night between Monday and Tuesday.

109 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland Between Sunday and Monday; 381 Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | November 2, 2020 1:34 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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WHO Chief in Quarantine After Contact Tests Positive for Covid-19

Posted by Editorial Team | November 2, 2020 9:45 am | Nation

Record-Breaking Warm Temperatures Possible This Week

Posted by Editorial Team | November 2, 2020 8:55 am | Nation

Hard winds and rains are also in the forecast.

Day of the Dead Celebrates Everlasting Life

Posted by Editorial Team | October 31, 2020 9:40 am | Culture

Some may think that Halloween and the Day of the Dead are similar celebrations but even though the dates are close they are not related.

Finland Records its Highest Daily Number of Coronavirus Infections: 344

Posted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2020 12:53 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

4 new deaths have been reported. View the number of new infections in different municipalities.

Changes in the Restrictions Related to Restaurants Add Some Flexibility

Posted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2020 11:17 am | Restrictions

The decree was adopted under the new temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act and will remain in force until December 15, 2020.

The Threat of Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism Has Grown in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 29, 2020 12:46 pm | Crime, Nation

Individuals or small groups supporting radical Islamist or far-right ideology pose the greatest terrorist threat in Finland, according to the latest National Security Review published by the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) on Thursday.

188 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 29, 2020 12:07 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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215 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 74 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | October 28, 2020 1:58 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Vastaamo Data Breach: What We Know So Far

Posted by Editorial Team | October 28, 2020 9:14 am | Business, Crime

Here’s what we know about the events surrounding the data breach of Psychotherapy Center Vastaamo.

HSL to Increase Ticket Prices at the Beginning of 2021 to Compensate for the Losses Due to the Coronavirus Crisis

Posted by Editorial Team | October 27, 2020 6:43 pm | Helsinki

Some ticket prices will increase as much as 3 euros while others stay at the current level. Cheaper prices are available for the elderly.

Rainy and Mild Weather in the Forecast; The Snow Likely to Melt in Many Parts of Lapland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 27, 2020 12:40 pm | Nation

Here’s the latest forecast.

Government’s Supplementary Budget Aims to Further Help Everybody Through the Pandemic

Posted by Editorial Team | October 26, 2020 3:23 pm | Government

The supplementary budget is aimed to build a bridge to help businesses, municipalities and citizens over the crisis.

122 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 70 People in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | October 26, 2020 12:42 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here are the latest statistics related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Government Adopts Resolution on Local and Regional Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

Posted by Editorial Team | October 23, 2020 7:30 pm | Government, Restrictions

In its resolution adopted on October 23, the government outlines national and regional recommendations aiming to support regional measures to curb the spread of the pandemic and help get it under control.

219 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 23, 2020 12:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the number of new infections in different municipalities.

Sunny Weekend Ahead

Posted by Editorial Team | October 23, 2020 9:14 am | Nation

The rainy week will culminate into sunny days over the weekend.

Regions to Receive Over 100 Million Euros For Coronavirus Recovery Efforts

Posted by Editorial Team | October 22, 2020 2:24 pm | Nation

Finland’s regions will be supported by more than 100 million euros to help their recovery efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Posti to Lay Off About 90 People

Posted by Editorial Team | October 22, 2020 1:35 pm | Nation

Posti Group Oyj will lay off about 90 experts and supervisors after concluding its negotiations for job redundancies.

184 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 4 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | October 22, 2020 12:56 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Prime Minister Marin’s Second Covid-19 Test Comes Back Negative; Ends Quarantine Immediately

Posted by Editorial Team | October 21, 2020 6:12 pm | Nation

According to the prime ministers office, her self-isolation period will end immediately.

222 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 21, 2020 12:28 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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294 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 62 People in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | October 20, 2020 2:39 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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From Espoo to the Moon; Nokia Partners with NASA to Build First High-Performance Mobile Network on the Lunar Surface

Posted by Editorial Team | October 20, 2020 9:42 am | Business

Nokia’s technology will establish the first LTE communications system on the moon.

Traffic Law Requires Winter Tires to Be Used From November 1 If the Weather So Requires

Posted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2020 5:13 pm | Travel

Failing to follow the new legislation could lead to a penalty of 100 euros, or a fine.

131 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2020 12:18 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Prime Minister Marin’s First Coronavirus Test Comes Back Negative

Posted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2020 11:57 am | Nation

Prime Minister Marin will continue to self-isolate and will be tested again on Monday.

Finnish Meteorological Institute Finds Positive News on Norilsk Nickel Modernization

Posted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2020 11:33 am | Business, Environment, Nation

The Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel is investing over a billion U.S. dollars in preparing a comprehensive five-year program to modernize copper processing at its site in Monchegorsk.