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President Niinistö Talks with President Putin, Earlier with Zelensky

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2022 7:04 pm | Nation, President

President Sauli Niinistö talked for an hour on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Earlier in the day, President Niinistö also had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

21,159 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; The Highest Number in 24 Hours So Far

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2022 1:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 11, 2022.

10,051 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 10, 2022 1:12 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 10, 2022.

8,910 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 851 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | March 9, 2022 5:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 9, 2022.

22,369 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; The Number of People in Hospital Has Increased Significantly

Posted by Editorial Team | March 7, 2022 1:26 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 7, 2022.

Public Warning Sirens Are Tested Across Finland at Noon on Monday

Posted by Editorial Team | March 7, 2022 11:00 am | Nation

Today, the public warning signal system is tested at 12:00, noon, across Finland, following the decades-old practice where the system is tested on the first Monday of each month.

Ukrainian Passport Holders Can Travel Free on HSL Public Transport Until End of April

Posted by Editorial Team | March 4, 2022 1:28 pm | Helsinki, Public transport

“We want to express support to the Ukrainians who are forced to flee their homes because of the war,” the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL noted in a statement on Friday.

7,185 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 4, 2022 12:12 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on Friday, March 4, 2022.

6,029 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 3, 2022 5:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 3, 2022.

Finnair Finds Alternative Route to Tokyo By Avoiding Russian Airspace

Posted by Editorial Team | March 3, 2022 4:47 pm | Business, Travel

Earlier in the week, Russia announced the closure of its airspace to air carriers of 36 states, including Finland.

President Niinistö to Meet with President Biden at the White House on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | March 3, 2022 2:14 pm | President

Topics on the presidents’ agenda include Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the European security order, the Finnish president’s office noted in a statement on Thursday.

Finland to Send Arms Assistance to Ukraine in a Historical Decision

Posted by Editorial Team | March 1, 2022 5:20 pm | Nation, Politics

In a historical decision, Finland has decided to give arms aid to Ukraine, which is struggling in the middle of Russian military attacks.

19,686 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 1, 2022 4:30 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 1, 2022.

4,264 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 23, 2022 3:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on February 23, 2022.

Restrictions on Restaurants to be Lifted Almost Completely on March 1

Posted by Editorial Team | February 23, 2022 2:53 pm | Government, Restrictions

The government wants not only to lift the limitations on restaurants but also to see if it’s possible for an employer to access employees’ health records related to the coronavirus.

17,671 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 52 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | February 21, 2022 11:58 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on February 21, 2022.

Ministry Proposes Speeding Up Entry to Finland for Students and Researchers

Posted by Editorial Team | February 19, 2022 11:51 am | Government, Nation

D visas could be granted to students, researchers, employees of certified employers, managers in companies and family members of the above-mentioned people.

10,386 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 11, 2022 2:27 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on February 11, 2022.

Finnish Skier Iivo Niskanen Wins Olympic Gold

Posted by Editorial Team | February 11, 2022 10:37 am | Nation, Sports

The Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen wins gold in men’s 15km classic cross-country at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday.

The Government Updates the National Strategy for Covid Testing

Posted by Editorial Team | February 11, 2022 2:12 am | Coronavirus in Finland, Government

The aim is to identify the causes of severe respiratory infections and to prevent the spread of infections particularly among groups of people who have a high risk of developing a more serious form of the disease.