From Yle Uutiset
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Justice minister Meri accused of meddling in panels on judicial independence and racism
Yet another Finns Party minister is in the eye of the storm. According to media reports, Justice Minister Leena Meri has intervened in the work of two committees.
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Robins struggle with frozen ground as winter returns to Finland
Birds' spring migration has been disrupted by snowfall and freezing temperatures. Those species that tend to eat insects are particularly badly affected.
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Stubb in Sweden: "The post-Cold War period has ended"
President Stubb has begun a two-day trip to Sweden, his first state visit since taking office. He is meeting with the Swedish royals, Prime Minister Kristersson and others.
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Two-day strike shuts down private schools and daycares
The industrial action impacts some 19,000 pupils.
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Court strikes off Blue-Black Movement from Finland's party register
The far-right party was added to the register in 2022.
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Tuesday's papers: Nurse gets payout over Migri treatment, workplace attitudes and unpredictable weather
Immigration service Migri draws renewed criticism for wanting to deport an ICU nurse.
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Helsinki tram service resumes after late April snowstorm
The exceptional late spring snow meant many services were disrupted in Helsinki, Turku and other cities.
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European election poll shows NCP in the lead
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's National Coalition Party (NCP) and the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) could each gain a seat in the European Parliament.
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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine
The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Russia sets up missile brigade in Karelia in 'adequate response' to Finland joining Nato
The new missile brigade is part of Russia's new Leningrad Military District (LMD), which was established in response to Finland joining Nato.
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Baltic gas pipeline ruptured by Chinese ship back in service after €40m repair job
The gas pipeline between Inkoo, Finland and Paldiski, Estonia, was severed last October. The likely culprit was a Chinese ship bound for St. Petersburg, which dragged its anchor along the seabed.
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Left Alliance seeks no-confidence vote in Health Minister Juuso; coalition partners voice support
Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (Finns) said that a planned €100m cut in social services came as a surprise to her.