Category: Human Interest
Prime Minister Marin’s Second Covid-19 Test Comes Back Negative; Ends Quarantine Immediately
According to the prime ministers office, her self-isolation period will end immediately.
First Snow Arrives in Lapland; Cold Nights Ahead in the South
Here’s the latest weather forecast.
Compulsory School Age Raised to 18; One of the Aims Is to Improve Employment Rate
At the same time, upper secondary education would be made free of charge for students in extended compulsory education.
Prime Minister Marin Leaves EU Council Meeting in Brussels Due to a Possible Exposure to Covid-19
Prime Minister Marin left the European Council meeting in Brussels early because she may have been exposed to the coronavirus in Finland.
Ministry: The Pandemic Has Caused Less Damage to Finnish Economy Than to Most Economies in Europe
The Ministry of Finance publishes its latest economic survey, which forecasts how Finland’s economy is likely to respond to the pandemic.
Borders Close for Schengen Countries
As a result of the government’s decision on Thursday, Finland will restrict travel from the Schengen area beginning on October 12.
The Last Call at Restaurants to Come at 22:00 in Five Areas
The restaurants will close at 23:00, and they are allowed to take in only half of their usual number of customers.
Tuesday’s Number of New Coronavirus Infections Is the Highest Number This Autumn, According to THL Director
Sole traders are encouraged to require masks from their customers.
Climate Activists Stop Traffic in Helsinki Center; The Police Use Pepper Spray
The protesters of Elokapina movement decided not to move from the busy road, so the police pulled out their OC cans.
111 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; Total Exceeds Well Over 10,000
There are 10,103 confirmed coronavirus infections in Finland, according to the new numbers released on Thursday.
Corona Dogs Detect the First Passengers Infected With Covid-19 at Helsinki Airport; Here’s How the Testing Works
The corona dogs trained to detect the Covid-19 disease identified the first passengers positive with the virus on Thursday.
Viking Line Amorella Cruise Ferry Has Ground Contact; All Passengers Evacuated to Åland
The evacuation of all 200 passengers began on Sunday afternoon and ended in the early evening.
In Government’s Budget for 2021 People Come First; A Road Map to the Decisions
We go through the government’s plan for 2021 budget in detail.
450 Applicants to Higher Education Receive False Offer of Admission
The Finnish National Agency for Education defines the mistake as a human error.
Over 60,000 Households Without Electricity; Rescue Dep’t: Bring in Your Trampolines
Tens of thousands of households were without electricity on Thursday morning as Aila storm sweeps through the country.
Here’s Who Can and Cannot Travel to Finland in September and October
Here’s the full list of countries from where travelers can and cannot enter Finland without self-quarantine.
Posti to Cut Jobs From About 130 People; The Number of Addressed Letters at Record-Breaking Low
Posti Group Oyj aims to cut jobs from about 130 people to save costs and manage losses.
5 Answers to Common Questions Regarding the Koronavilkku App
The Koronavilkku app was released on August 31 to help break infection chains in the coronavirus pandemic. At this writing, it has been downloaded 1.5 million times.
Multiple Coronavirus Infections at Student Parties
“As many as several hundred people have participated in the events.”
Major Interruptions in Nordea’s and OP’s Banking Services During the Weekend
This weekend banking services of Nordea and OP will have interruptions when their IT systems will be maintained.
Finland is Looking Forward to Purchasing Coronavirus Vaccines, Once They Are Available
Finland has decided to take part in the joint EU agreement to purchase coronavirus vaccines.
Public Gatherings and Events Limited to 50 People in September
However, events or gatherings can exceed 50 people if the organizers can follow the guidelines set by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Travel Restrictions Reinstated on Iceland, Greece, Germany, Norway and Others
The Finnish government has decided to reintroduce travel restrictions on many countries.
GALLERY: The Renovated Helsinki Olympic Stadium Opens for Public
View the gallery of the refurbished landmark.
Prime Minister Marin Has Mild Respiratory Symptoms; Will Take a Corona Test
“I will take a test for the coronavirus and transfer to remote working,” Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Twitter on Tuesday morning.
Mass Exposures to Coronavirus Reported Across Finland in August
Here are the occasions we know about so far.
THL and Government Recommend Wearing Face Masks in Public Transport
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends wearing a face mask in public transport, on the way to a coronavirus test and when one is waiting for the test result while moving outside the home.
Finland to Introduce Mandatory Coronavirus Test and Quarantine for Travelers From High-Risk Countries
Failure to respect the two-week quarantine would be penalized with a fine or up to three months in prison.
Turku Becomes First City in Finland to Recommend Face Masks in Public Transport
Turku becomes the first city in Finland to recommend wearing face mask when traveling with public transport. However, the data supporting the benefits of wearing a cloth mask are limited.
More Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted
The responsibility in keeping the pandemic in control in Finland is now mostly on the shoulders of citizens and visitors.
Coronavirus Pandemic Situation Currently Stable in Finland
The coronavirus pandemic situation in Finland is stable, according to the latest assessment by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
Consumer Confidence Grows in Finland; Large Purchases Are Tempting
Expectations of one’s own and Finland’s economy strengthened in July compared to June, according to the latest consumer confidence survey released by Statistics Finland on Monday.
400 New City Bikes Take Over the Streets of Helsinki
Hundreds of new city bikes are going to be available in the city center from the last week of July.
18 New Coronavirus Infections Between Friday and Monday; One New Death
According to the new numbers released on Monday, there are 7,398 confirmed coronavirus infections in Finland.
Railway Company VR Starts Selling Empty Adjacent Seats
An option to purchase an empty adjacent seat is another effort to tackle the coronavirus spread.
Changes to Public Transport in Helsinki, Vantaa and Espoo Area in August
HSL will introduce changes to certain routes in an effort to cut operating costs in the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Finland to Reinstate Travel Restrictions on Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia
The new restrictions will come into effect on Monday, July 27.
Prime Minister Marin to Begin Her Vacation After a ‘Hard Spring’
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) is going to begin her vacation on Thursday.
Contactless Card Payments Exceed Payments With PIN Code in Finland
During 2019, for the first time, more contactless payments were made than card payments with a PIN code, according to the Bank of Finland.
55 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland in 7 Days
The new numbers, according to THL, do not reflect a rapid daily increase in infections.
Finnair to Start Flying to Shanghai in July
Finnair has received permission from Chinese authorities to begin operating one weekly flight as of July 23 between Helsinki and Shanghai.
Finland Reaches Many Objectives in EU’s Coronavirus Relief Deal
In negotiations on the European Union’s massive spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Finland reached many of its objectives.
Finland’s Passport Ranks Fourth Best in the World; Gives Visa-Free Access to 188 Countries
The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
The Hand Grenade That Was Found in Kontti Recycling Center Is Declared Harmless
The hand grenade was found among the recycled items that had arrived for sale.
Explosion Injures Maintenance Worker at Helsinki City Theatre; Police Operation in Pictures
One person was injured in an explosion during maintenance work at the Helsinki City Theatre on Monday afternoon. View pictures of the police operation.
Large Areas of Forest Burn in Kauhajoki
The rescue department located two fire spots. The larger comprised about 44 hectares.
Unsettled Weather Ahead; Temperatures Drop
This week the weather will become cooler. Rains, winds and thunders are ahead for the entire country.
Finland Continues Easing Coronavirus Restrictions: More Travel, More Contact
Finland opens borders for more countries. Recommendations for remote work to be removed as well as the age restriction to avoid physical contact.
Heat Wave Beginning This Week May Break All-Time Temperature Record for June
Sunny weather and temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius or more will prevail in Finland this week.
7,144 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here are the latest statistics for the coronavirus outbreak.
The Police Stop Mass Brawl; Teenagers Throw Bottles and Rocks, Shoot Firecrackers at the Police
A group of teenagers turned violent against the police who were on a mission to break up a mass brawl at the Hietaniemi beach between the night of Friday and Saturday.
Your Midsummer Memo: Traffic, Weather and Alkos
Here’s our guide to Midsummer.
Monday Was The Summer’s Hottest Day But There’s More to Come for Midsummer
The weather for this week can be described with one word: hot.
Hot Weather Ahead For the Weekend and Beyond
Hot weather is likely in most parts of the country from Friday through Sunday and after that.
Robot Bus Set to Begin Shuttling Today
The driverless bus is set to begin rolling in Helsinki’s Pasila district on Wednesday.
Warm Days Ahead As a High Approaches from the Northwest
Most of the days until Sunday are likely to be sunny and very warm.
Matti Vanhanen to Replace Kulmuni as Finance Minister
Matti Vanhanen is currently the speaker of the parliament. He is also the former prime minister, who served between 2003-2010.
President Niinistö to Begin a Virtual Tour in Municipalities Across Finland
His video tour will begin in Taipalsaari and Tampere on Wednesday, and on Friday he will open a remote connection to Suonenjoki and Seinäjoki.
Rainy Weekend Ahead
The weekend forecast is looking rainy and windy.
The Retaining Wall of the Helsinki Cathedral Covered With Spray-Painted Slogans Against Racism
On Thursday morning, spray-painted slogans against racism greeted the chief sacristan of the Helsinki Cathedral parish.
Over 3,000 People Join the Black Lives Matter Protest in Helsinki; ‘I am So Very Proud of Finland,’ Says Organizer
“I am in shock that so many people attended,” says Andrea Moukoko, one of the organizers.
Ministries: Coronavirus Pandemic Continues to Slow Down in Finland
During the last period (May 25–31 2020) no new cases were reported in eight hospital districts.
Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces Celebrated Honorably Under COVID-19 Restrictions
The rumble in the sky heard in various parts of the country on Thursday salute the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces.
2,000 People to Join a Black Lives Matter March in Helsinki on Wednesday
In support of the impassioned rallies across the U.S., a Black Lives Matter march is to take place in Helsinki on Wednesday.
PICTURES: Bars and Restaurants Reopen For Business; Some Helsinki Terraces Full
As the government eases restrictions and summer begins, bars in Helsinki welcome people to their sun-lit terraces.
The Police Officers Who Were Injured After an Explosive Went Off Have Been Released From the Hospital
The officers were injured after an explosive went off when they during the call opened the door to the apartment. Later a man, 41, was found dead in the apartment.
Helsinki to Establish a Business ‘Hotspot’ in the Senate Square
The City of Helsinki is preparing to transform the Senate Square into a new commercial meeting space in the summer.
Finnair Prepares for More Layoffs
The layoffs concern all employees in Finland, about 6,100.
Another Coronavirus Contraction in Sipoo; 13 Students Enter Quarantine
13 students are exposed to the virus and have been transferred to home quarantine on Tuesday where they will continue learning through remote connections.
11 Students Transferred to Quarantine in Mäntsälä After Staff Member of the School Contracts Coronavirus
The school has taken measures against the virus by, for example, marking the floors with tape.
Restaurants to Open on June 1; Here Are the Changes to Tackle the Coronavirus Spread
Restaurants and cafeterias are going to be open on June 1. On Tuesday, the government told us about the details.
A Student Contracts Coronavirus in Porvoo After the School Returns to Contact Teaching
A total of 17 students and four teachers have been exposed to the virus and are now in home quarantine.
Rumble in the Sky Over Many Parts of Finland for the Following Weeks
The Finnish Air Force will undertake two live air exercises in the following weeks.
The Government to Return to Work Normally After Negative Coronavirus Test Result
All government ministers switched to remote work yesterday by the decision of Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) as a precautionary measure.
Two Ministers of the Finnish Government Possibly Exposed to the Coronavirus; The Government Begins Remote Work
The ministers in question have been in the same space with a person who is suspected of being infected with the coronavirus.
The Government to Begin Lifting Restrictions Against the Coronavirus Spread; Full List Included
Here’s a list of the measures to be lifted.
The Police’s Guide to Vappu; All Established May Day Traditions Are Forbidden
The police will be monitoring the restrictions regarding gatherings and food and beverage service establishments in a visible manner on May Day.
Schools to Reopen on May 14; ‘We Shouldn’t Restrict Children’s Civil Rights More Than Necessary’
The government’s decision is based on health authorities’ assessment; the restrictions to tackle the coronavirus spread are going to be lifted on early childhood education and care and those on primary and lower secondary education.
Finland to Receive 100 Asylum Seekers from the Mediterranean Region
According to the Finnish Immigration Service MIGRI, the incomers will mostly be children without a guardian and single-parent families.
VIDEO: Finland’s Largest Virtual Choir Honor War Veterans By Singing Finlandia Hymn
The National Veterans’ Day is honored by a virtual choir, by the state leadership and by the Finnish Defence Forces.
Prime Minister Marin Tests Negative for the Coronavirus
A worker at the prime minister’s official residence was possibly exposed for the coronavirus. As a precautionary measure, Prime Minister Marin was tested.