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The All Points North podcast has everything you need to know about the news in Finland this week. All Points North is produced by Yle News, a unit of the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 (3:55 pm) and on Yle Mondo (3:30 pm Mon-Fri, 3:29 pm Sat-Sun). You can also keep up with the latest online updates from Yle News via Twitter and Facebook.
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Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
On this week's show Egan and Ndéla look at Finland's vaccine rollout, the cold snap, local democracy and remote working tax deductions. Join the conversation on WhatsApp: +358 44 421 0909 / 14 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
We take a look at what truly made 2020 a very unusual year. From mouldy homes to nationwide pay deals...and of course the pandemic. Join us for a look back at the most memorable stories of the year. 17 December 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
What happens when consultants tell local councils how to save money, what to do about Covid’s aerosol threat, and will Santa be coming to town?
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Jobs in a Covid economy and Finland’s football flop
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All Points North considers the bright spots in an otherwise dire job market outlook, answers common employment-related questions and digests Finland’s UEFA Nations League loss to Wales.
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Child welfare, youth crime and Covid vaccines
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When will we all get vaccinated against Covid-19? Is Finnish foster care a one-way deal? And is Helsinki really beset with young criminals? All questions tackled in this week's show. 12 November 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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US election tension, residency rights mixups, boys’ big snip
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A nail-biting Finnish in the US presidential election, blunders at local registry offices deprive some international students of voting rights and debate intensifies over male circumcision.
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Data breach, safe sports and who needs daylight saving time?
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A large scale data breach and extortion campaign has overshadowed the Covid-19 epidemic -- for now. Plus, safe corona-era sports and the annual daylight saving debate. 29 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Divided Helsinki, long Covid and dodgy banknotes
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Power follows money, at least that seems to be the case in local politics in Helsinki. 'Long Covid' sufferers turn to community for support and a businessman finds himself in court over loads of dirty money. 22 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Sote explained, electricity price gouging and more mask wrangling
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On this week's show we look at how Finland hopes to reform its health and social care system, dissect the political wrangling this week and ask what kind of pictures a prime minister can really take. 15 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Is it ever okay for police to pepper spray protesters?
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This week we ask what it's like to be pepper sprayed while peacefully protesting, and whether it can ever be justified. The English version of a corona alert app also gets a look in, along with the latest on the epidemic. 8 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Finland calls for masks and early pub closures to fight Covid
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With case counts rising, we reported that Finland wants to close pubs early, looked at hockey crowds during the pandemic and asked if we really live in 'Finntopia'. 1 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Heritage language classes, face mask police, and Finnish homoerotica in Japan
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Parents in Jyväskylä resist plans to drop heritage language teaching, Kela explains who can get unemployment benefits and Japan gets an eyeful of gay erotica from Finland. 24 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
Finland's 'budget barns' are where politicians sort the wheat from the spending chaff, but what did they decide in the latest edition? 17 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Finland talks immigration (again), how many homes is enough, and is First Dog Lennu OK?
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A new report says it's time for Finland to create a population policy -- and that means also coming up with an immigration strategy. Plus, we also ask if it's realistic for people to live in multiple locations and why the presidential dog is keeping a low profile. 10 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News…
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What's stopping foreigners buying flats in Finland? And will Finland spend more on kids to save money in the long run?
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Foreigners miss out on flats, some struggle with a Finnish-language tracing app and Finland wants more moms to work.
Could Finland become a safe haven for global telecommuters fleeing Covid? And is it okay for politicians to recommend products on social media? 27 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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Climate hunger strikers, skin lightening and a stadium reopening
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Can hunger strikers change government policy on climate change? Why do people use skin lightening creams? And what's the new Olympic stadium like inside? 20 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
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School language options, sports injuries and tree hugging
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Finland’s youngsters returned to school this week amid new mask guidelines and stricter application of quarantine rules for arrivals from risk countries. APN looks at primary school language learning options and injury risks in kids’ sports -- and tree hugging. 13 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News…
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Finland’s mask dance, Covid-era school and work and a premier’s wedding
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After much national debate and hand-wringing, Finland is on the brink of rolling out targeted recommendations to use face masks on public transportation and in certain public spaces. The move follows a rise in Covid-19 cases as a work-from-home advisory is lifted and kids get ready to go back to school. 6 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News…
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Mask tug of war, foreign students in a fix and the great outdoors
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How will Finland adjust as it removes the last of the coronavirus restrictions? Who will lead the Centre Party? Will students make it to Finland in the autumn? And where should people go to experience the great outdoors? APN has the answers. 30 July 2020 / All Points North / Yle News
