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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.

GALLERY: Hundreds Gather to Protest Against Coronavirus Restrictions in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 20, 2021 7:32 pm | Gallery

Hardly any of the demonstrators wore a mask, some were holding hands, or, just, rubbing shoulder against shoulder.

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.

Rear-End Collision Involving Cars and Trucks Cuts Off Traffic on National Road 1 on Tuesday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 9, 2021 4:28 pm | Nation

The traffic has been cut off on the highway between Helsinki and Turku.

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.

Ministry of Justice: Municipal Elections Postponed Until June

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 6, 2021 2:23 pm | Government, Politics

Most party leaders agreed to postpone the elections because of a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

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.

392 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 1,265 Last Weekend

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

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

720 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 26, 2021 12:24 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

New Restrictions for Capital Region: Private Gyms and Public Saunas to Close; Indoor Hobbies for Children Over 12 Suspended

Posted by Editorial Team | February 26, 2021 11:21 am | Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa

The Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group has decided to impose a number of new restrictions including closing private gyms, public saunas and spas.

Government Closes Restaurants for Three Weeks; Suspends Contact Teaching in Upper Grades of Comprehensive School

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 25, 2021 5:57 pm | Government, Restrictions

The Finnish government has decided to impose stricter measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

565 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 25, 2021 12:50 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronvirus update.

590 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 320 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | February 24, 2021 12:27 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

400 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 23, 2021 1:07 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

444 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 19, 2021 1:46 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Let There Be Light: Sterlights Fights Pandemics with Ultraviolet (UVC) Technology

Posted by Jan Artiček | February 19, 2021 10:59 am | Business, Sponsored content

Established in July of 2020, the company champions the use of so-called far-UVC light as a method of disinfection for air, surfaces, spaces, objects, and more.

614 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 348 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | February 18, 2021 12:35 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

548 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 324 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | February 17, 2021 12:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

385 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 16, 2021 12:53 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

343 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 747 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | February 15, 2021 12:19 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

407 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 12, 2021 12:46 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

358 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 11, 2021 12:44 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest update on the pandemic.

Freezing Weather Continues; Slightly Warmer Temperatures in the Forecast for Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | February 11, 2021 7:42 am | Nation

Here’s the weather forecast for the upcoming days.

400 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 10, 2021 12:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronvirus update.

‘News of the World’ Film Review: Hanks Is in Charge Again, and We Can Be Thankful for It

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 9, 2021 8:27 pm | Films

Tom Hanks takes us on a journey through late 19th-century America.

438 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 213 in Capital Region

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

Here’s oour latest coronavirus update.

353 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 8, 2021 12:44 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

368 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 187 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | February 6, 2021 12:15 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

401 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 5, 2021 1:42 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

444 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 4, 2021 12:52 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Full Transcript: President Sauli Niinistö’s Speech at the Opening of Parliament

Posted by Editorial Team | February 4, 2021 7:39 am | President

In his speech at the opening of Parliament on Wednesday, President Sauli Niinistö shared thoughts on the ongoing pandemic, Russia, the U.S. presidential election, the Arctic, and more.

Light Festival Lux Helsinki Canceled

Posted by Editorial Team | February 3, 2021 12:24 pm | Culture

Organizers have decided to move the festival in its entirety to the beginning of 2022.

265 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 3, 2021 12:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Cold Weather Ahead; Minus 20 Degrees Celsius Possible in Southern Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | February 3, 2021 7:46 am | Nation

After Wednesday, the weather gets colder by the day.

302 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

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

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

244 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 836 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | February 1, 2021 12:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

363 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 29, 2021 11:57 am | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

Coronavirus Coordination Group in the Capital Region Allows Children to Resume Hobbies; Government Objects

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 28, 2021 5:26 pm | Espoo, Helsinki, Restrictions, Vantaa

The Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group has decided to lift some of the restrictions aimed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. But not without discontent from the government.

423 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 28, 2021 12:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

496 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 27, 2021 12:43 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

Government Presents Three Tiers to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by Editorial Team | January 26, 2021 6:58 pm | Nation

In line with the decision, the action plan will be supplemented with three new sets of measures aimed at combating the acceleration of the coronavirus pandemic and, in particular, at curbing the spread of the more infectious virus variant in Finland.

348 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 26, 2021 12:22 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

192 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 665 Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | January 25, 2021 2:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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“Finlandia Hymn” Plays During Biden’s Inauguration Ceremony

Posted by Editorial Team | January 22, 2021 5:17 pm | Music, Politics

“Finlandia Hymn” is a tone poem for orchestra, composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899.

350 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 22, 2021 1:34 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

President Niinistö Calls Putin

Posted by Editorial Team | January 21, 2021 4:40 pm | President

The presidents spoke about the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny and its implications for relations between European countries and Russia.

399 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 209 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | January 21, 2021 4:20 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

444 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 242 in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | January 20, 2021 12:50 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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217 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 19, 2021 5:15 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

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Snow Flurries Expected on Thursday

Posted by Editorial Team | January 19, 2021 4:19 pm | Nation

Mild temperatures and heavy snowfall are in the forecast.

168 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 18, 2021 4:29 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin in Most Nursing Homes; Finland to Begin Mass Vaccinations When Enough Shots Are Available

Posted by Editorial Team | January 16, 2021 2:14 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Vaccines

The majority of regions have started vaccinations in elderly care homes where vaccinations are given to residents and staff.

Upper Secondary School Seniors Can Opt Between Distance and Contact Teaching; ‘Penkkarit’ Has Been Canceled

Posted by Editorial Team | January 15, 2021 6:59 pm | Espoo, Helsinki, Nation, Restrictions, Vantaa

View the full list of the decided measures to tackle the spread of the pandemic.

318 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 15, 2021 12:20 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

Cold Friday Ahead; Sunny and Milder Weather for the Weekend in the South

Posted by Editorial Team | January 15, 2021 8:52 am | Nation

Bright sunny weather is in the forecast for the weekend in southern Finland.

258 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 14, 2021 11:48 am | Coronavirus in Finland

View the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

Roof of a Sports Hall Collapses in Espoo

Posted by Editorial Team | January 13, 2021 3:24 pm | Nation

The air-supported roof couldn’t take the heavy load of snow. Rescue department advises people to observe roofs for falling snow in Helsinki center.

324 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 13, 2021 12:45 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here are the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

MP and Former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä Attacked Near Parliament

Posted by Editorial Team | January 13, 2021 8:31 am | Crime, Parliament, Politics

Sipilä was returning from a meeting when he was shoved from behind and attacked by fists.

GALLERY: Blizzard Slams Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 12, 2021 4:21 pm | Gallery, Helsinki

We followed people in the center of Finland’s capital for two days. Aiming to capture the joy and struggle in photographs amid the first blizzard of the year.

221 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

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

Here are the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

200 New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 11, 2021 12:17 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here are the latest statistics related to the pandemic.

29 New Coronavirus Cases Caused by a Variant Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | January 11, 2021 11:31 am | Nation, Spread of the coronavirus

A variant strain of the coronavirus has so far been detected in 49 positive samples of the virus.

Heavy Snowfall Expected in Southern Finland; Likely to Snow Until Wednesday

Posted by Editorial Team | January 11, 2021 8:22 am | Nation

The driving conditions are bad because of the snowfall and slippery roads.

223 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 8 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | January 7, 2021 1:18 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here are the latest statistics related to the ongoing pandemic.

Here’s How to Celebrate New Year 2021 Remotely in Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | December 31, 2020 8:48 am | Helsinki

Due to the gathering restrictions, a different New Year’s program is arranged. Here’s how to get the most of it.

National Saint Lucia Ingrid Enkell: Standing in That Big Church Almost Alone Was the Scariest Thing

Posted by Paulina Bouzas | December 24, 2020 8:00 am | Nation

In our interview, this year’s Lucia maiden, Ingrid Enkell, shared her thoughts on her crowning during exceptional times and how to find light in one’s life.

White Christmas Likely in Many Parts; Snowless Areas Are Rare By Boxing Day

Posted by Editorial Team | December 22, 2020 4:07 pm | Nation

On the morning of Christmas Eve, many parts have likely received a snow covering.

Finland Repatriates Adults From Al Hol Detention Camp

Posted by Editorial Team | December 21, 2020 8:28 pm | Nation, Politics

Finland has repatriated six Finnish children and two adult mothers from north-east Syria on Sunday. It is the first time Finland has repatriated adults from the Al Hol detention camp in Syria where women and children related to ISIS militants are being held.