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7 hours ago

Suomi 112 app to get air hazard alerts as soon as this year

Plans for the feature were already in the works before the recent spate of drones straying into Finnish territory.
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11 hours ago

Nuclear plants Olkiluoto 1 & 2 set for annual maintenance

OL2 will be down for an estimated ten days, while OL1 will be offline for about 55 days, according to operator TVO.
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12 hours ago

Bill payment defaults near record high in Finland

“We’re very close to the darkest statistics in history,” the credit rating agency’s data analytics chief said.
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12 hours ago

Finland stops paying residence-based benefits to people without valid permit

The changes particularly apply to people whose application for a residence permit has been denied, revoked, or whose permit has expired and they have failed to apply for an extension.
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13 hours ago

Police search for suspected fourth downed drone in southeastern Finland

Ukraine has launched up to 2,500 attack drones at Russian targets near Finland, according to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).
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1 day ago

Finland transitions to summer speed limits

Many of those hitting the road over the Easter holiday will be doing so at higher speed limits.
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1 day ago

Finland marks Earth Overshoot Day

Finland consistently ranks among the top consumers of the Earth’s natural resources.
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1 day ago

Yle source: Drone on lake ice is Ukrainian, carrying warhead

Authorities are investigating the matter and the area has been evacuated.
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2 days ago

Wednesday’s papers: Another drone, 40-year mortgages, and ‘Jeans Ibelius’

Drones keep falling from the skies over Finland.
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2 days ago

Drone alerts to reach Finnish phones by 2027

Finland is developing an aerial threat warning system modelled on one used in Ukraine.
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