Finland's troop deployment to Lebanon will probably not take place before November, according to the Defence Ministry.
Finland has pledged to send teams whose main responsibility will be to clear away debris and help restore infrastructure.
The Head of the Defence Policy Department, Pauli Järvenpää, told the newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet that it will take some time to get these teams the proper equipment. This includes bulldozers that can withstand landmine blasts.
Finland's participation will cost around 35 million euros, he added.
The state alcohol retail monopoly is extending Saturday evening hours at about one-third of its stores, with roughly one in 10 opening on Sundays as well.
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says that the new version of Saab's RBS 70 system will ensure protection of broader areas of Finland.
The deal means MTV's channels should re-appear automatically on Elisa's Viihde platform and TV cable offerings on Friday, without customers having to do anything themselves.
