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Transport

7 hours ago
People are increasingly taking ferry rides for picnics, special saunas and just getting from one point to another.
6 days ago
Two new taxi companies in Finland are catering solely to women and children.
2 weeks ago
According to the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, this tour marks the first time that a fully certified electric aircraft has crossed areas of open sea.
3 weeks ago
While the probe is still in its early stages, the incident is being investigated as a suspected case of endangering traffic safety and negligent homicide or involuntary manslaughter.
3 weeks ago
Finland’s main automotive lobby is calling for tax incentives to encourage low-income earners to switch to electric cars.
3 weeks ago
A ferry that has connected Hailuoto to Oulu for nearly 60 years stopped running on Monday, replaced by two bridges.
4 weeks ago
The twice-daily train service between Oulu and the Swedish town of Haparanda starts on 10 August, VR has confirmed.
4 weeks ago
Total demand for electricity in Finland is expected to increase by between 20 and 45 percent by the beginning of the next decade.
4 weeks ago
Travelling in the capital region’s western suburbs this summer? Prepare for more hassle and longer travel times due to track work.
1 month ago
Legend of the Seas is third Icon-class cruise ship built at the Meyer Turku shipyard, which says that it’s a few millimetres longer than its predecessor.