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2 weeks ago
Swedish media reports suggest at least ten people have been taken to hospital as a result of the crash, which occurred on a rural road just before 9am on Saturday morning.
2 weeks ago
The most common indiscretions were missing or incomplete driver information or a failure to produce relevant permits.
2 weeks ago
Finland has seen a tenfold increase in the number of Ukrainian men aged 18-22 arriving this autumn, leading to questions about why they are not staying home to defend their country.
2 weeks ago
Some councillors had been opposed to the project due to its high cost and because the tram will not serve Helsinki Airport.
3 weeks ago
A safety driver will be on board when the service starts next week, but the operator plans to switch to a totally driverless service next spring.
3 weeks ago
Finnair cancelled around 40 flights last month after erroneously washing passenger seat covers on A321 planes with water, bringing into question the covers’ fire-resistant properties.
4 weeks ago
To qualify, the used vehicles must be at least 10 years old and taken to a recycling centre.
1 month ago
The state and the municipalities that own the West Railway venture have finally agreed on financing for the first phase of the high-speed train project.
1 month ago
Finland has seen a significant decrease in road fatalities over the decades, but there’s still room for improvement, according to an expert.
1 month ago
The airline’s revenues and passenger levels rose in the first nine months of the year, but its comparable operating result fell by €1.5m, with industrial action having “a direct negative impact”.