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Finnair, SAS, Norwegian Flying High With Passenger Records

Three of the main Nordic region airlines have enjoyed a positive start to 2017, but there can still be turbulent skies ahead. SAS enjoyed a share jump of more than 40% on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Finnair welcomed 1.1 million passengers…

President’s Steamboat and Opera Diplomacy for Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to pay a one day visit to Finland today, as part of the country’s 100th independence anniversary celebrations, hosted by Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. The visit begins with bilateral talks at Hotel Punkuharju in…

Three Finns Injured in Russia Canal Crash

Three Finnish men have been injured and taken to hospital after a waterway crash on the Russian side of the border. The accident happened around 9:30am on Wednesday morning near the Pälli lock system on Lake Nuijamaa. Officials say an…

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First Covid-19 vaccines in Finland will likely be rolled out in early 2021

The first Covid-19 vaccines could get the green light from European authorities before the end of the year, according to Finnish public health officials. Speaking…

Morning headlines: Tuesday 1st December 2020

Finland’s covid vaccine plan to be unveiled today Public health officials are set to announce Finland’s strategy for rolling out Covid-19 vaccinations today. Finland has…

Finnair extends meals-to-go sales, adds in-flight juice and extra jobs

Finnair is expanding its cooperation with K-Group after sales of ready-meals inspired by on-board service have proved a hit with consumers. The meals-to-go range will…

New capital region covid restrictions come into force

New restrictive measures to slow the spread of coronavirus are being introduced Monday in the capital city region. Joint action by Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and…

Valtteri Bottas salutes medical crews after Grosjean’s Bahrain F1 crash

Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has praised the reactions of race officials and medical crews after a dramatic crash on the first lap of…

Morning headlines: Monday 30th November 2020

New capital area coronavirus restrictions in place today New restrictive measures to slow the spread of coronavirus are being introduced today in the capital city…

Across Our Region: Top stories from the last seven days

Hej! Tere! Sveiki! Halló! If you’re a regular News Now Finland reader then hopefully you’re well-versed in all the news that’s happening here at home….

Agency: Finland one of the few European countries protecting citizens from air pollution

A new scientific study from the European Environment Agency finds that Finland is one of the few European countries protecting citizens from air pollution. In…