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Restaurants Open for Business in Åland, South Ostrobothnia and Lapland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 30, 2021 4:29 pm | Restrictions

In other areas restaurants must stay closed until April 18.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here’s Why ‘Kekri’ is Wilder Than Halloween

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 31, 2020 9:00 am | Culture, Feature, History

This is how rural Finland went all out during All Saints’ Day.

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.

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.

Finns Party Member Laura Huhtasaari Nominates President Trump for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Posted by Editorial Team | October 12, 2020 6:38 pm | Politics

According to Laura Huhtasaari, who is a member of the European Parliament, U.S. President Donald Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in peacemaking.

Column: There Are Still Ways to Enjoy Restaurants

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 11, 2020 7:00 am | Nation

The restaurants in Helsinki and around the country are facing hard times. There may still be ways to enjoy their services and help them to survive.

Read the Full Transcript of Prime Minister Marin’s Keynote Speech on Sustainable Development

Posted by Editorial Team | July 15, 2020 10:57 am | Environment, Government, Politics

Here is what Prime Minister Sanna Marin had to say in her keynote address at HLPF.

Finland and Mexico Collaborate to Tackle Pollution in Mexico City

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 11, 2020 2:14 pm | Business

In a competition called Reto CDMX, the challenge was to come up with IT solutions to tackle urban mobility and solid waste management, a couple of key areas that could see improvement in Mexico City.

The Police’s Guide to Vappu; All Established May Day Traditions Are Forbidden

Posted by Editorial Team | April 30, 2020 3:57 pm | Nation

The police will be monitoring the restrictions regarding gatherings and food and beverage service establishments in a visible manner on May Day.

1,446 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 17 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 1, 2020 6:13 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

Included is a comprehensive list of the recent measures to tackle the spreading of the coronavirus.

Restaurants, Cafeterias, Bars and Nightclubs to Close

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 25, 2020 10:39 am | Coronavirus in Finland

In an attempt to limit the spreading of the coronavirus, the government has decided to close restaurants, cafeterias, bars and nightclubs as soon as possible.

President Niinistö: We Must Be Resolute in Opposing Antisemitism and Racism

Posted by Editorial Team | February 6, 2020 7:52 am | Politics, President

“Heavy labeling of other people should not be done lightly, from one direction or the other. As individuals, we must all be able to enjoy similar protection, also against labeling. Irrespective of whether we represent some majority or some minority.”

There Are No Deserts in Finland, And That’s Why We Have Solutions to Desertification

Posted by Editorial Team | February 3, 2020 10:25 am | Environment, Nation

Rapidly increasing land use accelerates climate change and soil degradation, which threatens food production and weakens habitats.

VIDEO: The First International Children’s Lunar New Year Gala Gathers a Crowd of Hundreds in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 18, 2020 9:36 pm | Culture, Helsinki, Nation, Sponsored content

“I think we have to find a bigger spot to celebrate next time.”

New Law Bans Bringing in Apples From Outside the EU to Finland; View Full List of Banned Products Without Phytosanitary Certificate

Posted by Editorial Team | December 11, 2019 8:57 am | Nation

Prohibited plants and plant products can be left in rubbish bins at the eastern border crossing points. No sanctions will be imposed for handing over goods voluntarily.