Category: Finland
Conservationists are finding even more endangered fox cubs in Finnish Lapland
The new discovery brings the number of marten cubs born in Finland during the summer to 25.
Mayor: Helsinki fined a group for an unauthorized mosque
The resident who lives above the farm filed a noise complaint with the city last fall.
Finland introduces a new Covid booster for the elderly and risk groups
According to the health institute THL, local health authorities could speed up the spread to those who are most at risk.
See: A magnificent aurora borealis light up the Finnish night sky
Northern lights activity is expected to continue in the suburbs, but dense cloud cover obscures visibility in many parts of the country.
University of Helsinki students participate in state budget cuts
Dozens of students started a demonstration on the main campus of the University of Helsinki on Tuesday when the government’s budget negotiations began.
The government starts the 2024 budget negotiations amid a deteriorating economic situation
Yle lists the five most important points that you should pay attention to when Finland’s right-wing government begins budget negotiations on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s papers: Belt-tightening budget, gender pay gap and Sanna Marini’s new job
The Minister of Finance is already expecting further cuts when next year’s belt-tightening budget is completed.
Findings: 72% of Finnish companies expect that China’s importance as a trading partner will not decrease
28 percent of respondents expected China to remain a slightly or significantly less important trading partner. Ninety-nine percent of export companies reported that they had already reduced their dependence on the country in critical operations and seven percent in all operations, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Reducing “strategic dependencies” on China is a goal…
How did Finnair fall from grace?
The scene changes to capture the pilot enjoying a bite of an apple. An apple with Finnair’s logo and a bite mark rests on the table. “The world is getting closer,” the chime declares. Those were the golden times, when Finns ventured outside their saunas eagerly to discover the world. Finnair played the role of…
The government derailed the Tampere-Helsinki high-speed train plans
The proposal was part of the railway project package launched by the previous government.
The adviser of the Basic Finns will resign from his job after a month
Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne (The Finns) said there was nothing “dramatic” behind her adviser’s decision.
30k see the Kaurismäki movie on the opening weekend
The film about working-class Finns looking for love drew people to the movies last weekend.
Traficom: Russian outfit behind DoS attacks on websites
The website of the agency’s cyber security center has been attacked for the second time this month.
Hundreds call rescue service ‘bridge swings’
An artwork depicting a man on a swing has hung on a city bridge for more than 20 years, but worried passers-by have often mistaken it for the real person.
Finland may get its first snow on Wednesday
A sudden change in weather is expected in the middle of the week.
THL: Direct contact with employers, the best job for immigrants
According to the health authority’s report, many immigrants have difficulty finding work through employment services or private recruitment agencies.
The government faces a backlash for cutting housing benefits for the poorest
According to the government’s proposal, those receiving housing allowance would be advised to look for a cheaper apartment within three months – or they would lose the benefits.
Monday’s papers: Niinistö’s warning, Saudi money and new school staff
Domestic movements investigate the relations between Finland and the United States, the interests of Saudi Arabia in Finland, and new coaches for schools.
The Bank of Finland: The recovery of the Finnish economy is delayed
“Tama is expected to remain low, but the economy will also recover in the summer more slowly than estimated. The statistics that became available in the summer show weak development for the rest of the year. In addition, risks in the domestic and global economy have increased. compressed Meri ObstbaumHead of forecasting at the Bank…
The weather in Finland varies from summer to snowy this week
“Sunday’s low pressure system will take some of the heat with it.” Between Monday and Tuesday, warm and humid air will enter the southern and central parts of the country from the Baltic. The rainy front will reach the west coast on Tuesday around noon and the eastern parts of the country late on Wednesday.…
Loan interest rates in Finland quadrupled
Interest rates on government loans will quadruple next year compared to 2022.
Finland must improve the teaching of Finnish to Ukrainian children, says the teachers’ union
Some Ukrainian children are not equipped to join regular classrooms after a year of preparatory education.
The Edelfelt exhibition broke Ateneum’s visitor records
About 345,000 people have wanted to see the life work of one of Finland’s most famous and popular artists, Albert Edelfelt.
According to the Border Guard, Finland has banned Russian cars
According to Finnish customs, only about 11 cars with Russian license plates tried to cross the border on Saturday, compared to an average of 250 every day.
Commuting costs are rising, even though the government reduced fuel taxes
Changes to tax deductions may increase the price of a business trip.
CEO of OP: The days of zero interest rates are over
OP Financial Group CEO Timo Ritakallio said on Yle TV1’s Ykkösaamu talk show that apartment prices would also continue to fall.
Arrest warrant for CEOs of Finnish companies on the US sanctions list
According to the US Treasury Department, the person in question is believed to be a French national.
Olli Rehn collects more than 20,000 signatures and starts the presidential election campaign
The extensive collection of supporter cards was controlled by thousands of volunteers from all over Finland after Rehn announced his candidacy in June. This significant milestone paves the way for the next phase of Rehn’s campaign as he seeks to become the president of Finland. “I am truly happy and grateful that the necessary number…
Stockmann violates consumer protection laws in electric car advertisements, rules of the ombudsman
According to the watchdog, the marketing gave a false impression of the campaign period and the number of available cars.
Diak sees record interest, as Oulu’s social work program attracts thousands of applicants
A total of 4,114 applicants applied to Diak with a joint application, of which 1,182 chose Diak as their first choice. Of these, 400 applicants expressed their interest in the programs at the Oulu campus, and 112 of them chose Oulu as their top choice. Particularly noteworthy is the popularity of Oulu’s bachelor’s program in…
Olli Rehn officially participates in the race to become the next president of Finland
The current CEO of the Bank of Finland has collected the necessary 20,000 signatures from supporters and will run as an independent candidate in next year’s elections.