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Oulu Selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2026

Posted by Editorial Team | June 2, 2021 12:27 pm | Culture

The selection is recommended by a European expert panel in the field of arts and culture.

128 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | June 2, 2021 11:56 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

154 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | June 1, 2021 11:50 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

World Bank Group President David Malpass Visits Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 31, 2021 5:06 pm | Politics

Topics discussed during Malpass’s visit include education, digitalization, debt sustainability, and human rights and non-discrimination.

56 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 31, 2021 4:35 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Heard Hornets Over Helsinki? The Finnish Defence Forces Are Training

Posted by Editorial Team | May 28, 2021 4:59 pm | Nation

Did you hear a rumble in the sky somewhere over Helsinki? The reason has a traditional Finnish name: Ritva 21.

Libraries in Capital Region to Start Charging a Fee for Forgotten Reservations

Posted by Editorial Team | May 28, 2021 12:16 pm | Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa

The aim of the fee is to get the reserved material more quickly to the customers of the libraries.

182 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 28, 2021 12:01 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Libraries, Museums, Swimming Halls and Other Services Open with Limited Capacity in Capital Region

Posted by Editorial Team | May 28, 2021 11:35 am | Capital region

Here’s the full list of lifted restrictions.

Annika Saarikko is the New Finance Minister; Antti Kurvinen Became a Minister of Science and Culture

Posted by Editorial Team | May 27, 2021 6:55 pm | Government, Politics

Antti Kurvinen (the Centre) is the new minister of science and culture.

98 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 27, 2021 1:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finland’s First Coronavirus Vaccination Certificate Available Now

Posted by Editorial Team | May 27, 2021 12:33 pm | Vaccines

Currently, around 72 percent of the vaccinated population can access their certificate.

The Largest Global Vaccine Monitoring Study Set to Begin

Posted by Editorial Team | May 27, 2021 10:45 am | Nation

The study will follow some 300 million people. A vastly larger sample than the tens of thousands involved in clinical trials.

‘Cruella’ Film Review: Disney’s Live-Action is Carried by Two Emmas

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 26, 2021 7:36 pm | Films

Cruella’ premieres in cinemas on May 28.

Large Outdoor Events Allowed Across the Country

Posted by Editorial Team | May 26, 2021 7:26 pm | Restrictions

Organizing large outdoor events will be possible across the country.

220 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 26, 2021 1:19 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

125 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 25, 2021 11:58 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finnair to Avoid Flights in Belarus Airspace; Longer Flights to Turkey and Greece

Posted by Editorial Team | May 25, 2021 10:03 am | Business

Finnair will stop flying in Belarus airspace for the time being.

369 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | May 24, 2021 11:03 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our coronavirus update from last weekend.

Finnish Presidential Couple’s Dog Lennu Has Passed Away; ‘Our Sorrow is Unfathomable’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 22, 2021 11:37 am | President

The presidential family is grieving deeply the passing of their beloved family member.

VR Cancels Trains to Football European Championship in Russia

Posted by Editorial Team | May 21, 2021 1:37 pm | Nation

Finnish Football fans attending UEFA 2020 football championship in Russia will not be able to take VR’s Allegro train to St. Petersburg.

Restrictions on Restaurants Tightened in Kanta-Häme and Central Ostrobothnia

Posted by Editorial Team | May 21, 2021 12:12 pm | Restrictions

The restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be tightened in the regions of Kanta-Häme and Central Ostrobothnia because of the worsened pandemic situation in these regions.

211 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 21, 2021 11:57 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

All Commuter Trains Have Been Canceled; These Long-Distance Trains Will Run

Posted by Editorial Team | May 21, 2021 9:41 am | Nation

The Railway Union’s (RAU) train drivers’ protest will halt commuter train services on Friday.

Finland’s Blind Channel Qualifies for Eurovision 2021 Final

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 21, 2021 12:52 am | Music

Finland’s Blind Channel qualifies for the grand final of Eurovision song contest 2021 held on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Finland Aims to Be the Safest Country in the World for All People and Population Groups

Posted by Editorial Team | May 20, 2021 3:04 pm | Government

The objective of the Report on Internal Security that was submitted to the Parliament on Thursday is that Finland will be an even safer country for all people and population groups in the future.

259 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; ‘It’s Clear as the Sky That the Pandemic is Not Over’

Posted by Editorial Team | May 20, 2021 11:39 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Mika Salminen, director of THL, reminded at a press conference on Thursday morning that while the number of new infections has decreased in the past few months “this virus still has great chances to spread.”

289 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 19, 2021 12:13 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Finnish Parliament Approves EU’s Recovery Fund

Posted by Editorial Team | May 19, 2021 12:04 pm | Government, Parliament

On Tuesday, Finland approved the European Union’s €750 billion recovery fund, a spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

149 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 18, 2021 12:33 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

262 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

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

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Hundreds Take Over Parks in Helsinki on Warm Wednesday; Police Peacefully Scatter Crowds

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 13, 2021 11:56 am | Helsinki

Warm weather, and the following holiday, inspired people to gather in parks across the capital.

Restrictions on Restaurants to be Eased Almost Across the Country

Posted by Editorial Team | May 12, 2021 7:27 pm | Restrictions

The government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

280 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

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

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Bitcoinin nouseva suosio Suomessa

Posted by Editorial Team | May 11, 2021 8:57 pm | Sijoittaminen

Bitcoinin nostaessa suosiotaan suorastaan räjähdysmäiseen tahtiin ympäri maailman, lienee moni huomannut sen ilmestyneen pitkästä aikaa otsikoihin myös Suomessa.

Nationwide Coronavirus Restrictions to be Eased

Posted by Editorial Team | May 11, 2021 8:26 pm | Government

Going forward, coronavirus prevention in Finland will focus on regional restrictions and recommendations.

124 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 11, 2021 12:45 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Work-Based Residence Permits Are Approved Faster Than Before

Posted by Editorial Team | May 10, 2021 4:35 pm | Nation

The median processing time for work-based residence permits was halved between January and March this year compared to processing times in 2020, according to a report by the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).

143 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 2 New Deaths

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 10, 2021 2:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Members of Some Religious Communities in Finland Worry About Safety of Their Premises

Posted by Editorial Team | May 8, 2021 1:00 pm | Government

Concerns related to the security of the facilities of religious communities have emerged internationally in recent years

229 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 3 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | May 8, 2021 12:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Free Parking Will End at City-Owned Areas in Espoo

Posted by Editorial Team | May 8, 2021 11:15 am | Espoo

These parking areas are located near the city’s service clusters and public transport hubs.

254 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 7, 2021 12:01 pm | COVID-19 in World Media (Offsite)

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Restrictions on Restaurants Eased in Kymenlaakso and Savo

Posted by Editorial Team | May 7, 2021 8:40 am | Restrictions

The amendment to the decree will enter into force on Friday.

280 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 6, 2021 12:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Pori Jazz 2021 Canceled Due to Coronavirus; Smaller Three-Day Concert Likely to Take Place

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 5, 2021 5:08 pm | Music

Pori Jazz 2021 that was scheduled to take place in July has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.

269 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 5, 2021 12:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

184 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 4, 2021 12:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Number of Coronavirus Cases Continue to Decline; Pandemic is Currently Winding Down

Posted by Editorial Team | May 4, 2021 10:48 am | Coronavirus in Finland

“The restrictions and recommendations have clearly been effective and prevented infections.”

Suosituimmat sijoitussovellukset Suomessa ja ympäri maailman

Posted by Editorial Team | May 3, 2021 6:38 pm | Sijoittaminen

Eräs sijoittajan tärkeistä valinnoista, ellei jopa uransa tärkein valinta, on oikea kaupankäyntialusta.

117 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 420 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | May 3, 2021 12:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Government Agrees on Budget Deal; A Detailed Overview on the Decisions

Posted by Editorial Team | April 30, 2021 8:12 pm | Government

Here’s a detailed overview on the mid-term policy review that, for example, attempts to strengthen growth.

195 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 1 New Death

Posted by Editorial Team | April 30, 2021 1:33 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

GALLERY: Peat Producers Block Traffic in Helsinki With 80 Trucks

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 30, 2021 1:12 pm | Gallery

Peat producers arrived in front of the Parliament Building in trucks to make some noise for the industry.

Indian Coronavirus Variant Reaches Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 29, 2021 5:57 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Spread of the coronavirus

Three cases of Indian coronavirus variant B1617 have been found in Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare confirmed in a press conference on Thursday.

208 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 2 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 29, 2021 2:20 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

244 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 3 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 28, 2021 4:01 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Russia Makes an Evaluation Visit to Lapland Air Command

Posted by Editorial Team | April 28, 2021 9:31 am | Nation

Russia is carrying out an inspection to increase trust and safety during an evaluation visit to the Lapland Air Command on Wednesday.

President Niinistö Has a ‘Long and Pleasant’ Phone Call with U.S. VP Kamala Harris

Posted by Editorial Team | April 27, 2021 6:44 pm | President

Vice President Harris conveyed President Biden’s regards to President Niinistö.

244 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 2 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 27, 2021 4:47 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Prime Minister Marin: State of Emergency Will End

Posted by Editorial Team | April 27, 2021 4:17 pm | Government

Marin said that she had already discussed the matter with President Sauli Niinistö, and the government will decide on the matter in its extra plenary session on Tuesday.

Your Guide to Virtual Vappu 2021

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 26, 2021 6:40 pm | Helsinki

Just like last year, the City of Helsinki urges revelers to celebrate May Day remotely.

133 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 3 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 26, 2021 4:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

460 New Coronavirus Infections Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | April 26, 2021 9:51 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our coronavirus update from last weekend.

267 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; One New Death

Posted by Editorial Team | April 23, 2021 5:42 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Government Amends Restrictions on Restaurants; Longer Opening Hours Allowed in Several Areas

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2021 5:15 pm | Government, Restrictions

Here’s a full list of the current restrictions.

280 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 3 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2021 3:01 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

296 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2021 12:25 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Government Updates Exit Plan From Coronavirus Restrictions; Organizing Larger Summer Events May Be Possible at the End of Summer

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2021 12:12 pm | Culture, Government

Here are the highlights of the press conference related to relaxing the restrictions held by the government on Wednesday morning.

214 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; Two New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2021 5:11 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Paper Giant Stora Enso to Shut Down Two Mills in Finland and Sweden; Affects Jobs of 1,110 People

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2021 4:53 pm | Business

According to Stora Enso, both Veitsiluoto and Kvarnsveden mills are loss-making, and their profitability is expected to remain unsatisfactory also going forward.

156 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 4 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 19, 2021 4:28 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Changes in Coronavirus Vaccine Order

Posted by Editorial Team | April 19, 2021 10:48 am | Nation

The amended decree will specify Finland’s current order of priority for a coronavirus vaccination. It will also expand the group of people authorized to administer vaccines.

498 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | April 19, 2021 9:05 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

380 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 2 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 16, 2021 7:59 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Restaurants to Reopen on Monday with Restrictions

Posted by Editorial Team | April 16, 2021 7:21 pm | Business

Karaoke and dancing are prohibited.

President Niinistö Spoke with the President of Ukraine Zelensky

Posted by Editorial Team | April 15, 2021 12:24 pm | Politics, President

The presidents discussed possibilities to alleviate the tense situation on the Crimean peninsula and at the border between Russia and Ukraine.

289 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 15, 2021 12:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

President Niinistö Has a Long Phone Call With Russian President Putin

Posted by Editorial Team | April 14, 2021 7:57 pm | Politics, President

President Sauli Niinistö had a long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening.

400 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 4 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | April 14, 2021 7:40 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

286 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 13, 2021 11:55 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

225 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 792 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | April 12, 2021 12:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

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.