Tuesday papers

Helsingin Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) covered the resolution of a long-standing dispute over nurses' salaries, announced by the national ombudsman Anu Sajavaara Monday evening.Industrial action will end immediately and nurses will…

Helsingin Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) wrote that based on the new recommendations from the THL, Covid-19 is now considered just one disease caused by a virus among many others.“Each disease has its own specific characteristics, but…

Opposition parties in Finland want to follow the path set by the Baltic states and Poland, while the government says it would be against EU law. Amid a labor dispute, nurses' unions protested the controversial Patient Safety Act. Image:…

An old saying about Finnish culture says that the only place a Finn will talk to you freely is in a sauna. However, a sauna in Tampere leans into the stereotype of the reluctant Finn by allowing no conversation.Finland's oldest municipal…

On Monday evening, 35 people were arrested following unrest among football fans at the Helsinki Derby. Police seized around 100 pyrotechnic items on Monday evening. Image: Jorge Gonzalez/YleHelsinki police arrested 11 people during…

Several cars with Russian plates parked at Helsinki-Vantaa airport were victims of a "mysterious" attack of pro-Ukraine stickers, writes Ilta-Sanomat.Nordic and European leaders will discuss a green energy transition via wind power, among…

New arrivals are fueling Finland's population growth.The arctic fox species (Vulpes lagopus) - also known as the white fox, arctic fox or snow fox - is in danger of disappearing completely from the Nordic countries. Image: Mircea…

Helsingin Sanomat explains how Finland could restrict issuing tourist visas to Russians, ahead of Tuesday's government discussion on the matter.The E22 panel indicates an inhabited area, where the speed limit is automatically 50 km/h.…

Meteorologists say the weather change from Tuesday to Wednesday was the most dramatic of the summer. The Central European heat wave could arrive in Finland in time for midsummer. Image: PDOHalil Karavelisenior researcher at the…

Turkey's and Finland's security policy is both undergoing a brand change, writes Helsingin Sanomat.NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaking at the Kultaranta talks last weekend. Image: Markku Ulander/LehtikuvaHelsingin Sanomat…

European countries should not worry that Vladimir Putin is "saving face", writes IS.Summer temperatures are expected to be around 0-1°C warmer than average in northern and central Europe. Image: Mårten Lampén / Yle7.6. 09:29•Update 7.6.…

EU leaders have agreed to a compromise deal that will see more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports banned from entering the bloc.From left to right: Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš and European Council…

Morning papers report that international investors may view Finland as a high-risk country until NATO membership is finalized.The Finnish Lions take to the ice at Nokia Arena in Tampere, one of the venues for the 2022 and possibly 2023 IIHF…

Most morning papers report that Turkey is asking Finland and Sweden to lift arms embargoes and crack down on groups it considers terrorists.Finland's parliament, Eduskunta, is expected to approve Finland's application for NATO membership on…

National outlets explore strikes, Covid death rates and walls to ward off hybrid attacks. Children return to class on Tuesday, following Finland's school strike that closed schools and daycare centers in ten major cities. Image: Antro…

A former British foreign secretary has called for an immediate expansion of NATO and a strengthening of resolve.Former British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Finland should be offered "full protection overnight" by NATO. Image:…

The media explores the limits of military service, ghost apartments and the buzz around electric vehicles.Åland is a Swedish-speaking maritime province of Finland. Image: Silja Viitala/Yle26.4. 09:27•Update 26.4. 15:40Finnish party…

Left-wing leader Andersson wants European countries, including Finland, to stop funding Vladimir Putin's war. An oil refinery in Moscow. EU countries have already paid Russia more than 20 billion euros for oil, gas and coal since February…

Left-wing leader Andersson wants European countries, including Finland, to stop funding Vladimir Putin's war. An oil refinery in Moscow. EU countries have already paid Russia more than 20 billion euros for oil, gas and coal since February…

A Finnish commentator declined to name a hockey player supporting Putin during games.Switching to an electric vehicle is too expensive for many Finns. Image: EPA/All Over Press12.4. 08:39•Updated 12.4. 10:10Rising fuel prices have been…

The war in Ukraine could spur action on another major crisis facing humanity. President Sauli Niinistö's approval ratings are high. Picture: Jaani Lampinen/Yle5.4. 09:03•Updated 5.4. 11:13It is not surprising that the President Chez…

National media are exploring Russia's designation of Finland as a "hostile" country.The last Allegro train from St. Petersburg for the foreseeable future arrived in Helsinki on Sunday evening. Image: Ylé29.3. 09:09•Update 29.3.…

Fake recruiters try to lure Ukrainians into Finnish jobs that don't exist.International aid groups are warning of human traffickers trying to exploit the exodus of Ukrainian women and children from the war-torn country. Image: Jussi…

President Sauli Niinistö traveled to Britain to meet colleagues and media. The Olkiluoto plant could help reduce Finland's dependence on Russian electricity. Image: Esa Syväkuru / Yle15.3. 08:48•Updated 15.3. 16:44Most newspapers talk…

The Finnish government is preparing to submit a report to Parliament that could serve as the framework for a debate on NATO membership this spring.The debate on NATO membership continues in Finland. Image: EPA-EFE/All Over Press8.3.…

Tuesday marks the 13th day of Russia's war on Ukraine, with the invasion and its aftermath once again dominating newspaper headlines in Finland.Helsingin Sanomat, the most widely circulated daily, writes (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that the…

The war in Ukraine continues to dominate the news in Finland.The Allegro train is one of the few remaining connections between Russia and the outside world. Image: Mikko Savolainen / Yle1.3. 08:56•Update 1.3. 09:57As Russia becomes…

Tuesday's press wondered about the development of the situation in Ukraine.Vladimir Putin gave a wide speech on Monday evening. Picture: Kreml22.2. 09:22•Update 22.2. 12:50In Finland, a nation of the Russian Empire that seized its…

The price of food and accommodation is on the rise.Are cucumbers becoming a luxury item in Finland? Image: Sannika Michelsson/Yle15.2. 09:13•Updated 15.2. 09:13President of Finland Sauli Niinisto has recently been in the international…

Aki Lindén took office on Monday as Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services.Aki Lindén started work on Monday. Image: Henrietta Hassinen / Yle8.2. 09:25•Update 8.2. 09:40Finland has a new minister on Monday, as a Social…

The long Christmas holidays are over for Finnish MPs.Parliament gets back to work on Tuesday. Image: Silja Viitala/Yle1.2. 09:41•Update 1.2. 10:22Parliament resumes work after the Christmas recess on Tuesday, and there is a long list…

As the United States and NATO prepare for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Finnish newspapers explore Russian media reactions to NATO talks in Finland.Finland observed Dry January or “tipaton tammikuu” for decades, while maintaining…

Finland does not prohibit athletes from bringing their personal phones to the Olympics.Nurses are paid less in Finland than in some neighboring countries. Image: Silja Viitala/Yle…

Finnish media explore the effectiveness of moving unemployment services from TE offices to municipalities as Covid increases pressure on single-use plastic.It remains unclear whether the transfer of some unemployment services from TE…

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It's a big day for meetings before Christmas to discuss Covid restrictions.Vaccination centers are overflowing with impatient vaccines. Image: Petri Kivimäki / YleFinland is in the throes of a sharp increase in Covid cases, and with the…

Most morning papers report a telephone conversation between the Finnish and US presidents, and a planned call between Sauli Niinistö and Vladimir Putin.Less than half of the gender pay gap in Finland can be explained by factors such as…

Media speculate that Prime Minister Sanna Marin could face a political backlash over missed coronavirus exposure notices.Prime Minister Sanna Marin during a press briefing on October 15. Image: Silja Viitala / Yle7.12. 09:21•Update…

Government to meet on Tuesday to discuss new measures to deal with worsening Covid-19 situationOnly 5% of the Finnish population received the third dose of the vaccine Image: Jorge Gonzalez / YleYle NewsConcerns over the new variant of…

On Tuesday morning, media covered the challenges facing Finnish hospitals and a briefing on the cruel conditions on fur farms Health officials worried about increase in influenza and RSV cases Image: Alamy / All Over PressYle NewsAs of…

Morning papers report that rising rates of coronavirus infection in the unvaccinated include an increase in young children.A new wave of coronavirus infections is a major topic in the Finnish press. Image: Toni Pitkänen / YleYle…

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Helsingin Sanomat writes that Finnish health officials continue to favor carrot-batting when it comes to boosting absorption of the coronavirus vaccine.If approved by parliament, a new animal welfare law will require all dogs and cats to be…

Feminists say military appeals for women should be voluntary following a parliamentary committee recommending they become mandatory. Image: Sauli Antikainen / YleYle News2.11. 09:18•Update 4.11. 12:37An all-party parliamentary…

Feminists say military appeals for women should be voluntary following a parliamentary committee recommending they become mandatory. Image: Sauli Antikainen / YleYle News2.11. 09:18•Update 4.11. 12:37An all-party parliamentary…

Tuesday's articles follow a theme from Monday's visit to NATO.Electric scooter riders have suffered numerous injuries in Finland, but new restrictions on their use have helped to reduce their numbers. Image: Tommi Pylkkö / YleYle…

Tuesday, the press ruminates on the major political changes.The renovation of the 1930s stadium began in 2016. Image: Tomi Hänninen Yle NewsThe board of directors of the Finnish Green Party met on Monday evening to decide who would…

The press ruminates on Tuesday the major political changes.Renovation of the 1930s stadium began in 2016. Image: Tomi Hanninen Finland's Green Party board met on Monday evening to decide who would replace the party's leader Maria Ohisalo…

Finland's intensive care units are filling up with those who have not been vaccinated against Covid. Is antibacterial gel really a defense against Covid? Image: Tiina Jutila/YleFinland has dropped many of the restrictions it had put in…

Finland is holding regional elections in January.The leader of the Center Party, Annika Saarikko, strongly hopes that citizens will vote in the regional elections next January. Image: LehtikuvaYle News28.9. 09:20•Update 28.9. 13:16The…

Helsinki wants to build more houses.Some Nordea customers have had a nasty surprise after using their cards over the weekend. Image: Tiina Juutila / YleYle News21.9. 08:58•Updated on 21.9. 09:33Helsingin Sanomat door a story (siirryt…

Newspapers are reporting a new government coronavirus testing plan and that Covid passports might not be needed after all.A sign pointing to a coronavirus testing station in Helsinki. Image: Markku Ulander / LehtikuvaYle NewsThe Helsinki…

The Finns could now be allowed to get close to each other, if they so choose.Social distancing may become a thing of the past in Finland. For Covid reasons, at least. Image: Matti Myller / Yle Yle NewsPrime Minister that of Sanna Marin…

What is a Covid passport used for?In France, SNCF employees check passengers' Covid passports before traveling on rail services. Image: Christophe Petit Tesson / EPAYle NewsIltalehti has a glance (siirryt toiseen palveluun) to the…

There is a big story in the media on Tuesday. Taliban fighters in Kabul.Yle NewsThe Finnish media was once again dominated by news from Kabul and Washington on Tuesday, as the United States hands Afghanistan over to the Taliban and flees…

Finnish press covers reaction to landmark IPCC report on climate change.A local resident passes by as a forest fire rages near the village of Gouves, on the island of Evia, Greece. Image: Angelos Tzortzinis / AFPYle News10.8.…

Morning papers look at the outlook for the Finnish Populist Party after its leader announced his resignation. Finnish goalkeeper Lukas Hradecký. Image: Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images22.6. 09:13•Update 22.6. 09:22On Monday,…

Who occupies the space left in Parliament by the new mayor of Helsinki and how difficult is it to attend a football match in Russia? Finnish football fans have many hurdles to overcome if they want to watch Wednesday's game in St.…

Sporting events and festivals are set to get back into full swing as Tuesday sees the lifting of distancing requirements for outdoor events.The first potatoes harvested each year are always eagerly awaited by buyers. Image:…

EU leaders agreed to several measures on Monday evening.Opposition activist Roman Protasevich in a video released by Belarusian police. He was arrested after the Ryanair plane he was traveling in was forced to land in Minsk following a…

Russian organizations have criticized the world umbrella organization of the Finno-Ugric peoples. A mining company has reserved exploration rights on a section of Lake Päijänne. Image: Elina Rantalainen / Yle11.5. 09:33•Update 11.5.…

Like all of us, newspapers are hoping for a return to normal this summer - but will it be possible? This social distance concert took place in Tuusula last summer. Picture: Krapin pajaWith news that coronavirus infections have hit their…

A new battery plant in the west coast city gets the green light and two similar fatal crashes raise road safety fears.A model of the Vaasa "gigafactory" which never existed. Image: Vaasan kaupunki20.4. 09h00•Update 20.4. 09:14The…

More details of a grisly crime in Turku last weekend are emerging in Ilta-Sanomat, as politicians prepare for a long week. President Anu Vehviläinen will oversee a busy week in Parliament. Image: Mikko Ahmajärvi / YleTuesday will see…

Tuesday morning's papers follow controversies over plans that could prioritize vaccinations in some areas.People waiting for coronavirus vaccination in Porvoo, file photo taken on March 18, 2021. Image: Jorge Gonzalez / Yle30.3.…

Some experts believe the new restrictions imposed by the government could cut coronavirus infections in half. Bars and restaurants in regions considered to be in the phase of acceleration or community transmission of the epidemic will close…

The Covid dominates the news agenda this Tuesday. Bars may soon face more restrictions. Image: Petteri Sopanen / YleThe Helsinki region has seen an increase in Covid cases, and health officials are concerned about the faster spread of…

Morning papers report that free coronavirus test certificates will be made available, but not for leisure travel.Finnish border guards checking traffic at the border with Sweden last weekend. Image: Juuso Stoor/Yle Many countries and…

Finnish newspapers are counting calories in meatless meals, asking how to help first-time buyers and reviewing pandemic preparedness. Do vegetarian school lunches contain enough protein? Image: Anni Härkönen / Yle2.2. 09:21•Update 2.2.…

The newspapers ask if change is coming to Russia, if Wolt can continue to grow, and how to save crops from waterfowl marauders.Barnacles are in the news again. Image: Jouni Immonen / YleFinnish attention has been drawn to the east since…

Vaccines against the coronavirus, snow and other topics made headlines Tuesday.Finnish passport, archive photo. Image: Ismo Pekkarinen / PDO19.1. 09:39•Update 19.1. 09:51Finland's largest daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports…

Emergency services are urging the public to stay home as heavy snow and high winds hit southern and central Finland.The scene in Helsinki on Tuesday morning. The current storm is expected to dump an exceptional amount of snow over the…

The coronavirus epidemic is already affecting the traditions of the Christmas season, some Finnish morning newspapers write today.A nurse in Turku. Hospitals do not expect to be severely understaffed during the holidays. Image: Roni…

Finnish newspapers reflected on the Helsinki region on Tuesday by rolling out new restrictions on coronaviruses. People gathered in Senate Square in Helsinki last weekend to mark the start of the Christmas season. Image: Katriina Laine /…

Emerging youth gangs in Helsinki steal designer items from passers-by.Youth violence and crime are increasingly common in Helsinki, reports Helsingin Sanomat. Image: Marko Väänänen / Yle10.11.2020•Updated on 11.10.2020 14:32Finnish media…

You can now apply to become an official tester of Tampere's brand new tram system which will be launched next year.The Tampere region transport operator is looking for passengers to test the Tampere tram. Image: Antti…

A Finnish doctor suggests Donald Trump's treatment could have been different in Finland. Vaasa Hospital is busier than usual with Covid patients. Image: Jarkko Heikkinen / Yle6.10.2020•Updated on 6.10.2020 08:44The coronavirus outbreak…

Is junk food the new tobacco in Finland?Scientists say that while genetics may play a role in weight gain, extra calories are still needed to gain weight. Image: PDO22.9.2020•Updated on 9/22/2020 9:27 a.m.Pertti Mustajoki, an internist…

Finland plans next year's budget amid unknown unknowns, lifelines for struggling businesses and tree relief.File photo of a boy hugging a tree. Image: Tiia Korhonen/Yle11.8.2020•Updated on 11.8.2020 09:56Fiscal framework talks kick off…

A Vaasa doctor has traced a number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the town to a ski resort in Lapland.Levi ski resort in Finnish Lapland. Image: Martti Kainulainen / LehtikuvaReports Helsingin Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) that…

New measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus make headlines on Tuesday."Stay home, it's a national emergency"The Guardian quotes the Prime Minister, a plea that Daily mail described as "historic".the Daily Express asks people to…

News that much of Finland will soon shut down to combat coronavirus-dominated local newspapers on Tuesday.The last games of the Finnish ice hockey league were played in front of empty stands before the league was canceled. Image: Mikko…

Finland aims to be carbon neutral by 2035.Swedish People's Party leader Anna-Maja Henriksson, Greens leader Maria Ohisalo, SDP leader Sanna Marin and president of the Katri Kulmuni Center. Image: Jussi Nukari / Lehtikuva4.2.2020•Updated…

Finland doesn't know what to do with its troops in Iraq, a 4-day work week spreads, and the racist note from Alepa in the break room.Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's comments on improving work-life balance have attracted media attention…

The installation of a new government is the main story on Tuesday.Sanna Marin (left) succeeds Antti Rinne (right) as Prime Minister. Image: Vesa Moilanen / Lehtikuva10.12.2019•Updated on 10.12.2019 10:16A new government is due to be…

The Tuesday papers are dominated by news about ongoing labor disputes.Postal workers remain on strike. Image: Petteri Sopanen / Yle26.11.2019•Updated on 27.11.2019 09:56The talks were close to a resolution on Monday evening, but the two…

The Finnish press covers the second day of industrial action which has halted the delivery of letters, magazines and parcels outside the EU.The postal strike can continue until December 8. Image: Kare Lehtonen/Yle12.11.2019•Updated on…

Celebrations of Finland's ice hockey world championship dominated the headlines on Tuesday morning.President Sauli Niinistö congratulated Finnish team captain Marko Anttila on the stage in Helsinki's Kaisaniemi Park on Monday evening.…