The Helsinki public works department cafeteria is the site of Finland's first cryptosporidium epidemic. Sixty-five people have been infected with the micro-organism that causes gastro-intestinal illness.
Paper and technology company Metso is launching layoff negotiations with its entire staff in the Finnish towns of Valkeakoski, Anjalankoski and Jämsänkoski.
Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is granting 500,000 euros to Iraq. The funds, which are to be channelled through the Red Cross/Red Crescent, are intended to improve conditions for prisoners, bolster health care and improve the country's water system.
The Finnish subsidiary of the world's largest uranium mining company Areva says it is disappointed with the foot dragging approach of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Finnish subsidiary decided it would proceed with exploratory excavation while waiting for prospecting permits from the Ministry.