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Transport

5 months ago
A law change in 2018 allowed 17-year-olds to obtain driving licences under less strict circumstances, but that reform has impacted road safety, according to the transport ministry.
5 months ago
While the number of incidents is falling, there are still on average about five road traffic accidents per day in Finland involving elk.
5 months ago
Half a million foreign tourists are expected to visit Finland between December this year and February 2026.
5 months ago
The airline began cancelling flights last week after the seat covers on its A321 fleet were incorrectly washed with water, making them potentially less fire-resistant.
5 months ago
The refurbished Allegro trains have been out of service since the spring of 2022, when the route to St Petersburg was cancelled.
6 months ago
Last year, VR invested five million euros in a more efficient Wi-Fi connection – with no discernible improvement.
6 months ago
The vehicle checks were carried out at seven locations near daycare centres.
6 months ago
Orange juice retail prices haven’t decreased much — even though market prices have declined by as much as 60 percent since the beginning of the year, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
6 months ago
The method used to wash seat covers has led to the cancellation of about 40 Finnair flights on Monday and Tuesday.
6 months ago
The system registers non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay whenever they cross the external borders of an EU state, but it does not apply to EU citizens.