Tag: Citizens
Denmark is the second happiest country in the world – report
Happiest is a branch in Denmark. Hardly a day goes by without another headline referring to the Danes as the world’s happiest people. Meik Wiking is one of several writers who have made a career out of it. Not only has he written several bestselling books about the secret behind the Danes’ happiness, he is […]
The study reveals a high level of support for supervised drug use rooms in Finland
The report also emphasizes the need to get more information about the nature of addiction, as Finland is still one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of the number of young people who die from drug use. Acting Director of A-Clinic Foundation managing director, Hanna Paikkala, emphasizes that drug addiction is a disease […]
Only 17 percent of Finns live within their budget
According to the study, 46% of Finns report that they create a budget for their finances, but only 17% follow it closely. At the same time, 29% create a budget but do not monitor its implementation. Unexpected one-time expenses can strain the finances of ordinary citizens, while in recent years we have seen unexpected expenses […]
The Icelandic passport is in 21st place
In the latest ranking of the strongest passports, the Icelandic passport took 21st place, receiving 87.47 points out of 100. The number of countries to which holders of a given passport can travel without a visa determines how high a passport will be on the list. Icelandic citizens can travel visa-free to 106 countries. Holders […]
Gangs have become more common in Helsinki, the police say
The forces have been linked to, among other things, drug, violence and traffic crimes. The activity of such gangs has increased, especially in the capital, and the police receive reports of key members almost daily. Such activity may have gone unnoticed by the general public Mark HeinikariDetective Chief of the Helsinki Police Department. He revealed […]
The German economy will stop in 2023
“When the gross national product contracted by another 0.2 percent in the first quarter, the economy will recover during the next year. Rising real wages from the middle of the year at the latest will support the German household, says ifo’s economist. Timo Wollmershäuser. Positive factors are the considerable increase in wages in collective agreements […]
Close to a fifth suffer from long-term effects of COVID in Denmark
Hand sanitizer sales drop pre-pandemic levelsNevertheless, life is more or less normalized for the rest of the population, who are rarely reminded of the pandemic within the Danish borders. The masks and elbow greetings have disappeared, handshakes and hugs are back, and hand sanitizer is no longer sold in the shops. According to both Coop […]
This is how Russian spies hide in our midst
The host Bo Torbjörn Ek from the podcast Gräns tells how spies create a cover in order to blend in as ordinary citizens. They are called “illegals”. Both the Security Police and the military intelligence and security service Must warn that the threat from “illegals” now risks increasing after Russian diplomats and intelligence officers have […]
New Citizens in chaos: New party leader fired
Cracks appeared after the electionAccording to correspondence released by the party, Mathiesen was dismissed after demanding around DKK 350,000 to be transferred from a party account to his own personal account to pay for a “personal branding campaign” that the party had not sanctioned. Mathiesen threatened to leave the party if his demands were not […]
A new study shows that women suffer from chronic stress more often than men in the Nordic countries
According to the study, the biggest difference between men and women experiencing chronic stress was in Sweden, where 50% of women and only 36% of men experienced long-term stress. In Denmark, both men and women experienced the least amount of stress, but there was still a clear difference between the sexes. The study found that […]
Report: Finland is not exceptionally dependent on trade with China
If disruptions affect several countries at the same time, importers would not be able to quickly turn to alternative suppliers. The effects would therefore be seen in the everyday lives of both citizens and companies. According to a survey coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland is among the EU average in total trade […]
My first experience with Sub-zero
As I landed I was greeted by a freezing wind and the pitch dark at 4.30pm reminded me of a deserted midnight street in India. My phone showed a temperature of -10 degrees. However, the drive from the airport to the place of residence in Helsinki felt like a good start with shiny buildings that […]
Russian prodigy wins music competition in Germany
12-year-old Elisey Mysin’s triumph comes at a time when other European competitions exclude his nationals Elisey Mysin, a young Russian pianist, has been awarded the first prize in her age category of the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf. The event was organized at the end of February. Russia’s pianist won the jury’s affection by […]
Russian piano prodigy wins prestigious prize in Germany
The triumph for 12-year-old Elisey Mysin comes as other European competitions exclude his nationals Young Russian pianist Elisey Mysin has been awarded first prize in her age category at the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event was organized at the end of February. The 12-year-old Russian musician impressed the jury by first […]
The city of Helsinki appoints Glenn Gassen as director of immigration and Annukka Sorjonen as director of labor
Gassen and Sorjonen are responsible for increasing the vitality of the city by ensuring that companies and employers find qualified people and that the people of Helsinki get employment. Gassen, who previously worked as Enter Espoo’s innovation manager, believes that immigration will increase Helsinki’s vitality and states that Helsinki’s economic strength is based on the […]
The camping union warns that the new law could give Denmark a trailer park culture similar to the United States
1 March is the first day of the camping season in Denmark. In winter, there is a 15-20 day limit (with permission from the municipality) for how long you can stay in a caravan or cabin on a pitch – no tents in winter! – although a majority of MPs are believed to favor a […]
From good intentions to good actions
In September 2020, India and Denmark marked a historic partnership. By launching the first green strategic partnership of its kindthe two countries chose each other as preferred partners to accelerate climate solutions and combine economic growth with ambitious green policies. A good two and a half years later, the good intentions still contain plenty of […]
Danish donations to Ukraine exceed all expectations
Charitable organizations have reported continued support from the Danes in the form of donations to Ukraine, This is reported by TV2. The Red Cross alone has received DKK 693 million since the outbreak of the war on 24 February 2022. That figure includes donations from both companies and private benefactors. “We have never experienced such […]
Haavisto welcomes the review of the decision to grant Timchenkos citizenship
Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday was revealed that the Ministry of the Interior intends to review the application process for Timchenko’s entire family. According to Finnish reports, it was possible to make exceptions for both Timchenko and his daughter. Ksenia Frank. Helsingin Sanomat on Friday wrote Frank was granted citizenship in a seemingly extraordinary process only […]
Russia protested against the US ambassador for arming Ukraine during Biden’s visit to Kiev
It accused the United States of “pumping the Ukrainian military with weapons and informing on attacks on Russian military and civilian infrastructure,” adding that such policies prove that the United States’ claims that it is not a party to the conflict are “inadequate and false.” Moscow also reminded Tracy that both Western-supplied weapons and the […]
HS: The ministry is investigating how the Russian oligarch’s family got Finnish citizenship
70-year-old billionaire Gennady Timchenko has been close friends with Russian President Vladimir Putin for decades.
Migri’s queue for Finnish citizenship is longer than ever due to the backlog of applications
Due to the current backlog, some citizenship applications take two years or more to process.
Nigeria demands that Finland end the Lahti-authorized armed rebellion in southeastern Nigeria
Ekpa’s exact role in the separatist group was unclear, but over the past 18 months he has called on millions of people in southeastern Nigeria to join anti-government protests. Ekpa is a feared figure in Nigeria, and the forces he leads have allegedly threatened people who disobey the Monday curfew imposed by the separatists. According […]
Despite the extreme propaganda, 39 percent of Europeans still doubt Ukraine’s victory
Other respondents are skeptical about Ukraine’s ability to defeat Russia in this war. In addition, the survey found that while 68 percent of respondents believe that the attack on Ukraine is an attack on Europe as a whole, there is still a significant number of people who are not convinced. Moreover, more than a third […]
Finland is launching the cyber citizen project, the aim of which is to teach EU citizens important cyber security skills
The goal of the Cyber Citizen Project is to create a learning portal that contains content aimed at citizens, taking into account different target groups. The portal offers educational and communication elements that improve citizens’ ability to operate safely in the digital world. As part of the project, a game is also being developed that […]
More than 50,000 people seek temporary protection in Finland as a result of the conflict in Ukraine
Some of the children have also arrived in Finland without a guardian, usually in the company of relatives or family friends. All in all, around one in three arrivals is a child. In January 2023, the Finnish Immigration Service announced the extension of residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, […]
A new online service for Ukrainian immigrants to apply for residence in Finland
Housing is essential for immigrants because it enables access to municipal services, including health and social services, childcare and education, and social benefits. Residence is determined based on the applicant’s place of residence, and it is not compulsory to apply for it. Applying is voluntary, but it is highly recommended for those who want to […]
Friday’s papers: Finnish oligarchs, Russian propaganda and constructive paranoia
How did the family of a Russian oligarch get Finnish citizenship?
Most do not trust Efling relationships
Half of citizens believe Efling union representatives have done a bad job in the ongoing pay dispute. The greatest animosity towards Efling was observed among voters of the Independence Party and the Progress Party and among those with the highest salaries in the country. This has been revealed in a new survey by the Maskína […]
Sweden strengthens security after Koran burning
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — Swedish police said Friday they had launched an operation to strengthen security in the capital Stockholm after security services reported an increase in threats against the country. Security will therefore be increased at “symbolically important” objects, says a police source to Sweden’s Television (SVT). According to a statement published on […]
Sweden bans protest against Koran burning
Trkiye has said it may block Stockholm’s NATO application over the desecration of the Islamic holy book Swedish police have denied anti-Islam activists permission to burn the Koran in front of the Turkish embassy, citing an increase in terror threats following a similar act last month. Ankara threatened to block Sweden’s application for NATO membership […]
Kurvinen: The government will hardly finish the climate food program
“The issue depends on our coalition partners. They received the document in December and it did not satisfy them,” he said. Four years ago, the Finnish government agreed to design a climate food program to reduce the climate footprint of food and improve citizens’ understanding of food production. YLE reported last week that the latest […]
Maria Malmer Stenergard (M): All proposals must be implemented
Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is questioned in Ekot’s Saturday interview by Johar Bendjelloul. According to the Tidö Agreement, municipalities and authorities must report to the Swedish Migration Agency and the Police if they come into contact with people who are staying illegally in Sweden – something that critics call a notification requirement. This […]
More and more Russians apply to study in Finland, few want to return to Russia
The number of Russian citizens applying to Finnish universities has increased by about a quarter this year.
49,000 Icelanders currently live abroad
According to new figures from Statistics Iceland, nearly 49,000 Icelanders (13.2% of the population) have registered legal residence outside of Iceland. The most popular destinations are Denmark, Sweden and Norway. On January 25, the Statistical Office published data on the number of Icelandic citizens living abroad (as of December 1, 2022). According to these figures, […]
EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions […]
Iceland’s population is fast approaching 400,000
According to an announcement published on the website of the Icelandic Bureau of Statistics, the number of Icelandic citizens increased by 2,570 in the fourth quarter of last year. The communiqué states that at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022, Iceland had a total population of 387,800. This group included 199,840 men, 187,840 […]
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year celebration is crowned by a dance procession on Keskuskatu
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year brings a little joy to the dark time of the year and invites citizens to enjoy the day’s traditional program. The festival event will take place on Saturday, January 21, on Keskuskatu, between Kaivokatu and Aleksanterinkatu, ice sculpture performances from 10 am to 3 pm and dragon and lion dance from […]
Hands off our holiday: ‘Uncharacteristic nine’ presents alternative ways to fund the defense settlement
The opposition has spoken. But before we study what they have said, let us consider who the opposition is in Danish politics today. The opposition are as wide-ranging parties as the ultra-left Enhedslisten and the hard-right New Citizens and the Danish Democrats, as contradictory as the environmentally conscious Alternative and economic pragmatists Liberal Alliance, and […]
Finland renews the temporary protection of Ukrainians
This week, Ukrainian citizens have filed almost 48,000 applications for temporary protection in Finland after the Russian occupation of Ukraine.
Liberals severely criticized by the blue colleagues after the revival of the quota refugee system
A huge turnaround has angered several political parties. Five days before the parliamentary elections on November 1, Venstre (V) representatives said that Denmark’s borders should not be opened for quota refugees. But now the SVM government led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proposed to accept 500 quota refugees per year. – It is a […]
Catalonia declared independence 5 years ago
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
Russian governor’s son imprisoned in EU at US request
The US Department of Justice suspects the prisoner and several others of having evaded sanctions against Russia Two Russian nationals who allegedly helped Moscow evade US sanctions to acquire military and dual-use technology have been detained in the EU on behalf of the US. Alexander Uss, the governor of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region and father of […]
The MPs reject the citizens’ initiative to ban net fishing in Saimaa
In the area of South-Eastern Finland lives the highly endangered Saimaa marten, which can get caught in nets and drown.
More than half of Finns believe that ordinary Russians are responsible for the war in Ukraine
The survey explored the public’s views on several issues concerning Russia and its war of aggression in Ukraine. Well over four fifths (85%) of the respondents believe that the only way to end the war is to drive Russia out of Ukraine. In turn, almost four fifths (79%) fully or partially agreed with the statement […]
The Ministry of Defense has denied Russian citizens a real estate purchase permit
As of January 1, 2020, citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) must obtain a permit to buy real estate in Finland.
Marin: Politicians must be able to discuss economic policy coordination
“The root cause of inflation is the high price of energy, so we need to focus on two things in particular. We need to rapidly increase energy production to solve this supply problem. And another thing we need to discuss and find solutions for is energy pricing,” he said quoted saying from STT. He considered […]
Border Guard: The number of Russians arriving in Finland drops by 90 percent per week
Less than 900 Russian citizens arrived in Finland via the eastern border on Monday, compared to more than 7,000 on Monday last week.
Public must pay for COVID booster vaccine
More info in NovemberThe new booster will be updated to be able to tackle COVID-19 mutations that are prevalent in society today. Those who will not have to pay for the booster vaccine include: – all citizens over the age of 50 – pregnant woman – healthcare personnel who work with vulnerable people – staff […]
The citizens’ initiative on the visa ban for Russians is advancing to the parliament
On Wednesday, the initiative crossed the threshold of 50,000 signatures and will move to the parliament to be considered by MPs.
Stricter restrictions on Finnish visas for Russians now in force
From Thursday, Finland will issue a strictly limited number of entry visas to Russian citizens.
Fennovoima starts arbitration proceedings against Rosatom
The case is connected to numerous controversies, the central one being Fennovoima’s 800 million euro down payment to Rosatom’s Finnish subsidiary Raos Project. Specht revealed that the company has presented a total of nearly two billion euros in damages claims in the arbitration procedure. Fennovoima stated in its annual report last year that it has […]
Finland is launching an information resilience unit
Huoltohätäkeskus (NESA) said on Wednesday that it is piloting an information security competence center. The center develops tools for detecting inauthentic influence campaigns – attempts to systematically and negatively influence people’s minds. "Developing information security means managing information-related threats and risks," Antti SillanpääThe head of NESA said in a statement on Wednesday. Sillanpää said that […]
The number of border crossings between Finland and Russia increased in July
According to the Finnish Border Guard, more than 236,000 people crossed the border between Finland and Russia in July. The number includes both arrivals and departures, the majority of whom, according to the Border Guard, have been Russian citizens. The numbers are lower compared to the pre-Covid level. For example, in July 2019, the corresponding […]
Labor shortage: the number of early retirements must be controlled, urges the head of the Danish Business Association
With a very scarce workforce on the one hand and a steadily increasing number of early retirements on the other hand, Dansk Erhverv has called for a working group to be set up after the general election, which must come up with recommendations within six months on how to manage the number of persons. participation […]
A record number of more than 35,000 have applied for temporary protection in Finland
All applicants and recipients of temporary protection are registered at the reception center, even if they live in a private apartment or an apartment provided by the municipality. Most of the applicants and recipients of temporary protection, about 65 percent, currently live outside the reception centers. Reception centers offer reception services, such as health and […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises shops not to sell luxury goods to Russian tourists
Finnish companies have started to limit the sale of forced products to Russian tourists. This especially applies to the sale of tax-free goods from shops, as it is easier to track their intended use. Before making a purchase, the merchant must see the customer’s passport. However, this does not violate anti-discrimination laws. The EU sanctions […]
Finland receives the first batch of monkeypox vaccine
Health authorities in Finland say that the monkeypox vaccine will primarily be available to people who have been exposed to the virus. So far, 17 virus infections have been reported in Finland, reports the Reuters news agency. Europe recorded its first monkeypox-related deaths this week as Spain confirmed deaths from the disease. Lasse LehtonenThe head […]
EU ministers agree on gas reduction plans – Finland has already cut
On Tuesday, EU energy ministers agreed on a unique plan, according to which member states will voluntarily reduce the use of natural gas by 15 percent from the beginning of August to the end of March. The unprecedented plan aims to ensure sufficient gas supplies in the EU during the colder months, as Russia is […]
Finland’s main parties support the abolition of Russian tourist visas
The straw poll conducted by STT gives strong support for banning new tourist visas for Russian citizens. The agency asked the leaders of the largest parliamentary delegations whether Finland should stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, which is now in its sixth month. The leaders of each […]
Russian border crossings stabilize at more than 7,500 per day
According to the Border Guard Service of Southeast Finland, the number of border crossers from Russia to Finland has stabilized at around 7,500-8,000 people. A week ago, Russia waived the Covid restrictions and similar numbers of border crossings were reported. According to the Border Guard, four out of five people crossing the border are Russian […]
Djokovic confirms the Dream Team connection with Nadal and Federer
The Serb has announced his participation in the Laver Cup 2022 Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will complete a line-up of tennis legends alongside Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray when they compete for Team Europe at the Laver Cup in London later this year. Djokovic, 35, will join other members of the group […]
47-year-old man arrested for starting 13 fires in Slagelse
A 47-year-old man has been charged with 13 cases of arson in and around Slagelse by the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police. The man is believed to be responsible for a number of fires that earlier this month had created fear and insecurity among the area’s citizens, and which led the police to put extra […]
Eva survey: Trust in politicians has increased after the pandemic years
The majority of Finns are satisfied with how power is distributed in the country, the handling of the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which increase people’s trust in politicians, according to a recent opinion poll by the Elinkeinoelämä forum. Fin). Research results published on Tuesday show that attitudes towards politicians improved during the […]
Traffic picks up at Russian border crossings
Southeastern Finland’s border crossings have reported a slight increase in traffic over the weekend as Russia waived Covid restrictions. Since Friday, the number of crossings has increased by about 10 percent. On both Saturday and Sunday, around 7,000-8,000 people crossed the border from Russia to Finland. About 80 percent of those who crossed were Russian […]
The Road Less Taken: Free to carry weapons, forced to carry children
When I read that the Supreme Court in the United States last month overturned a woman’s right to abortion, I had a familiar feeling in my stomach. It’s one I’ve gotten used to processing things that happen in America over the last few years: a feeling of fear, discomfort, confusion, and fear. An unwanted seed […]
Russia’s attack on Ukraine can be seen on berry farms
Last year, 13,870 seasonal work certificates were issued, of which 13,287 were for Ukrainians. Most seasonal work certificates are issued annually during the spring and summer. “The number of applications submitted is less than a third compared to last year. Russia’s attack on Ukraine clearly affects the number of seasonal workers, as most of them […]
The restrictions on the eastern borders make it easier, but crossings are still restricted
Despite the Russian government’s announcement last week that the temporary Covid-related border crossing restrictions will be lifted on Friday, the Border Guard has not yet detected an increase in traffic. The Russian news magazine Fontanka reported on Friday that the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a document on Thursday that officially lifted epidemic restrictions […]
The new British Prime Minister will be announced on September 5
The first round of voting for Tory MPs will be held on Wednesday, he said, adding that candidates must get 30 votes to qualify for the second ballot, which will take place on Thursday. He said the number of candidates will be narrowed to two before MPs leave for summer recess on July 21. The […]
Iran arrests activist over state security allegations, state media say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iranian authorities arrested a pronounced pro-reform activist and said he was conspiring to act against state security, semi-official media in Iran reported on Saturday. The arrest is the latest in a wave of internment amid escalating tensions with the West and Tehran’s rapid progress in its nuclear work, while talks […]
The head of health urges Finns to reduce alcohol consumption as the shortage of healthcare personnel worsens
The shortage of personnel in social and health care has worsened during the summer, when employers have not been able to recruit enough personnel to cover vacation trips. Markus HenrikssonThe director general of Valvira, the supervisory authority for the social and health sector, told Yle that the problems are "serious". "Normally, during the summer season, […]
Ministry of Justice: No new extradition requests have been submitted from Turkey
According to the Ministry of Justice, Finland has not received any new extradition requests from Turkey in recent days. Earlier this week, Turkey reiterated its demand that Finland and Sweden hand over terrorist suspects. Minister of Justice of Turkey Bekir Bozdag told Russian NTV on Wednesday that the country plans to extradite 12 people from […]
THL: Gender education, free contraceptives contribute to the decrease in abortions in Finland
Free contraception and more comprehensive sexual education have led to a significant decrease in the number of women performing abortions in Finland compared to a decade ago, says the public health authority THL. The agency’s figures revealed that in 2021, about 7,600 abortions were performed in Finland, compared with 10,700 in 2011. In 1975, the […]
Finland will expand the right to abortion as the citizens’ initiative progresses in Parliament
The decision on the report will then be taken in the plenary session of Parliament. The citizens’ initiative contains several changes to a law dating from the 1970s. While it is unlikely that the initiative will be adopted as it stands, some proposed amendments could be made fairly quickly by the legislators. Mia Laiho (NCP), […]
Four suspects in illegally crossing the eastern border have been arrested in Finland
The Kainuu Border Guard District in Eastern Finland is investigating a group of four people suspected of crossing the Russian border without permission. The agency said it had received information about four foreigners who expressed interest in applying for asylum on Sunday night. The group is suspected of crossing the Russian border near the municipality […]
Elderly and other vulnerable groups should be offered the fourth COVID-19 jab
All people in Denmark over the age of 50 will be offered a fourth vaccine against coronavirus, said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference on Wednesday. Certain vulnerable groups, such as nursing home residents and senior citizens, will be offered the fourth plug as early as mid-September. All remaining Danes over 50 will […]
Finland expects border traffic to pick up after the removal of external border restrictions
“Health authorities have considered that there are no longer any health grounds for restrictions at the external borders,” reads press release published by the Ministry of the Interior. Internal border controls, ie health security measures for passengers from elsewhere in the EU or the Schengen area, were abolished at the beginning of the year. According […]
The terror trial will probably begin at Holbæk Court in August
Two men aged 34 and 36, who are believed to be brothers from Syria, and one of their wives, 31, who have dual Danish-Iraqi citizenship, have been charged with planning a terrorist attack – an unknown place, either in Denmark or abroad. According to TV2, the investigators could have an idea of what the case […]
Temporary protection granted to more than 25,000 fugitives from Ukraine in Finland – changes in statistical reporting
Applications are decided by the Finnish Immigration Service. Almost all decisions (25,892) have been positive. A small proportion of applications are time-barred (216) because the applicant has withdrawn their application. The daily number of applications for temporary protection is now lower than at the beginning of the war. Currently, the police and border control authorities […]
Harmful companies exposed to set up tax avoidance systems as a “service” have been uncovered
The founders of the channel companies have been both Finnish and foreign citizens. We have a number of audit cases pending that are likely to result in additional taxes being charged to authors, says Katja PussilaRisk Manager for the Tax Administration. Transactions have been uncovered in which shares in companies of about 700 million units […]
World Bank lowers global growth forecast for 2022 to 2.9 per cent, warns of risk of stagflation
According to the report, this increases the risk of stagflation, which could have detrimental consequences for both middle-income and low-income economies. According to the report, global economic growth is expected to slow from 5.7 per cent in 2021 to 2.9 per cent in 2022 and hover at around 1523-2024. Growth in advanced economies is projected […]
NBI suspects the gang of smuggling 200 kilos of cocaine to Finland
The Central Criminal Police (NBI) has completed a preliminary investigation into the smuggling of more than 200 kilograms of cocaine into the country. According to NBI, the drugs arrived in the port of Helsinki in Vuosaari in March in a cargo container loaded with red wine bottles. Police said they managed to seize 37 pounds […]
Finland greets the Defense Forces on the official flag day, with a military parade
The Defense Forces Flag Day will be celebrated on Saturday in a military parade in Helsinki. The parade will be attended by about 1,600 participants – from the Finnish Army, Navy and Air Force, the National Defense College, the Finnish Border Guard and veterans – as well as more than 40 military vehicles and 14 […]
Summer streets open today in the center of Helsinki
The summer streets form a unified walking network from the Esplanadi Park to the Design Museum Square. The first part is located on Kasarmikatu between Eteläesplanadi and Pohjoisen Makasiinikatu. The route continues to Pieni Roobertinkatu and from there to Erottaja. On the separator street, one lane is reserved for the terrace and pedestrians. The small […]
Yle’s survey: Russians have a more negative attitude towards Finland’s NATO membership
Russian-speakers living permanently in Finland have a much more negative attitude towards Finland’s NATO membership than the rest of the population. However, many believe that building positive relations with Russia is still possible despite NATO membership. Taloustuktimus interviewed 501 Russian-speaking people living permanently in Finland on behalf of Yle. According to a survey conducted in […]
The Danes warned about complacency in today’s EU reservation vote
The polling stations opened all over Denmark at 08:00 this morning for the EU reservation vote. A crucial question will welcome voters: Do you vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to Denmark participating in European cooperation on security and defense by abolishing the EU’s defense reservations? The polling stations close at 20:00. READ MORE: Danes vote in […]
Anti-Russian sanctions do not work Croatia
EU citizens feel the pain instead of Moscow, says the president The Russian ruble is getting stronger at the same time as EU citizens have to cope with higher prices due to sanctions that simply do not work, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic complained on Tuesday. He called the EU’s declaration of a partial oil and […]
No Russian gas? New problem for Denmark
Green transition blessingThe EU gas market is expected to continue to function, and Denmark currently receives most of its gas via northern Germany. In addition, Denmark’s entry into sustainability and the green transition means that it is less receptive to being affected by the cessation of fossil fuels from Russia. When the reconstruction of the […]
Few Ukrainians find jobs in Finland
Getting a job in Finland has not been easy for recent Ukrainians. Olga SilfverA volunteer from the Finnish Union of Ukraine told STT that a few hundred Ukrainians who had fled their country due to the Russian invasion had found employment after arriving in the country. It is unclear how many newly arrived Ukrainians work, […]
“Triangle of Sadness” wins the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France – The Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s class war comedy “Triangel of Sadness” won the Palme d’Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, giving Ostlund one of the cinemas’ most prestigious awards for the second time. Ostlund, whose art world broadcast “The Square” took the Palm in 2017, made the rare feat […]
Swedish sustain tech company Wayout and EP Kamat Group introduce environmentally friendly technology to reduce the carbon footprint
Goa [India], May 28 (ANI / NewsVoir): The award-winning sustain-tech company Wayout and EP Kamat Group signed a partnership contract on Saturday in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant, Prime Minister, Goa. The companies unveiled the environmentally friendly technology that can be used effectively to reduce the carbon footprint and its positive impact on the […]
Police report a record number of passport applications
According to the Police Board, an unprecedented number of people applied for or wanted to renew their passports this spring in Finland. In March, the number of applications increased the most, with 191,000 passports issued, more than five times more than at the same time last year. The rise came soon after Covid restrictions were […]
MIGRI publishes new assessment of security situation in Kabul
The suspension was due to significant changes in the security situation in Afghanistan. As of 9 July 2021, the Finnish Immigration Service has granted international protection to 433 Afghan citizens. However, some asylum seekers have had to wait for a decision because not all the necessary information has been available. These applications can now be […]
HS: More than EUR 80 million in Russian assets frozen in Finland
“We don’t want to see vandalism of wagons or people breaking into machine yards, causing accidents,” he explained. Eljas KoistinenCommercial Director of VR Transport. Helsingin Sanomat emphasized on Saturday that the stopped wagons could become a 20-kilometer-long train, about 20 times longer than Finland’s longest freight trains. According to Koistinen, the number of wagons is […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 23 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:00: Russian citizens can express their dissatisfaction with the way the war against Ukraine is going, the British Ministry of Defense predicted on Monday, based on the number of casualties suffered […]
The new law will give more weapons into the hands of volunteers
The amendment to the Weapons Act aims to give volunteers access to weapons and ammunition used by the Defense Forces and the Border Guard. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, interest in national defense has increased and many people have participated in voluntary exercises. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center) said the law change will […]
Wife of Swedish citizen threatened with Iran execution executes appeals to EU
Berlin, Germany – The wife of Iranian-Swedish citizen Ahmadreza Djalali, who is accused of espionage and threatened with execution in Iran, on Saturday called on the EU to secure her husband’s release. “I hope that the EU can really act decisively to bring home Ahmadreza,” Vida Mehrunnia said in an excerpt from an interview on […]
Norwegian companies and organizations donate digital equipment to Ukraine
“Being able to communicate with loved ones by phone or via the internet is crucial for temporarily disposed citizens in Norway and for people who are still in Ukraine. I am therefore very happy that Norwegian companies and organizations donate mobile phones and other equipment through this fundraising campaign, says Minister of Local Government and […]
