Tag: Contract
A long-term wage agreement has been signed
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs (SA) and a broad coalition of trade unions, the Federation of General and Special Workers in Iceland (SGS), Efling and Samiðn, have signed a new wage agreement. This is a long-term contract valid from February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2028. The contract includes a minimum wage increase of ISK 23,750…
The decrease in electricity costs provides relief for the increase in household expenses in Finland
A study covering real estate tax, electricity, water and waste fees in 100 municipalities shows that expenses other than electricity continue to rise. The decrease in housing costs has been significantly affected by the 18% decrease in the price of electricity from the previous year. In current contracts, the price of energy varies between 8.5…
Finland's flexibility against Russia, Patria's F-35 assembly plant and the decrease in suicides: Finland in the world press
The article examines how Finland remains unconcerned and prepared for Russian aggression amid global concerns about Ukraine and has been strongly committed to readiness since the Soviet Union's 1944 bombings. The article emphasizes that Finland's defense strategy includes mandatory protections and conscription, which reflects the determination not to be caught off guard. Finland's shelters serve…
Hunting associations upset by the restrictions canceled their contracts to help the police
Some local hunting associations say they no longer kill large carnivores.
Wolt's couriers are self-employed and not employees, the Finnish court rules
Wolt appealed the decision and took the matter to the administrative court. The court revealed that it examined the relationship between the service provider and its couriers using four indicators of the employment relationship, According to YLE: contract for the performance of the work, compensation to be paid for the work, performance of the work…
Keskiviiko lehtet: SPP supports historically low, unsold apartments and Apple TV+ series filmed in Finnish Lapland
The Apple TV+ series Constellation caused an uproar in Finland last fall, when the production team left invoices worth more than a million euros unpaid to local contractors.
Strike wave in Finland, Arctic Sparta and looming recession: Finland in the world press
The article examines the reasons behind the strikes, which were caused by the government's interference with workers' rights and changes in labor and social legislation. Known for its strong tradition of labor market cooperation, Finland has seen decentralization in recent years, which has led to sector-specific negotiations. The government is trying to limit wage increases…
The details that could decide the JLC comedians' gold dispute
Now the question is who actually owns the treasure: the comedy duo, the house's previous owners or the craftsmen? Hear Linus Helsingreporter at P4 Göteborg who read the preliminary investigation and the purchase contract and spoke with experts on law and gold in search of answers. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Linus Helsing, reporter at P4…
HS: Henrikkson wants to reconsider the three-month unemployment limit
The government program currently stipulates that the permit of persons who have received a work-based residence permit will be revoked if they are unable to obtain a new employment contract within three months of losing their previous job.
Haavisto and Stubb disagree on the president's role in the labor market dispute
“I make it clear to the people that Finland is a contract society and I recommend that we also agree on this,” he said and added that the discussion about the future of the contract society is fundamentally worthwhile. Haavisto, who is officially the candidate of the appellant association despite his long-term ties to Vihreä,…
Apartment construction in Espoo is still at a high level, in 2023 more than 5,000 apartments were completed
There were 626 subsidized ARA rental apartments, or 11%, and 2,517, or 46%, self-financed owner-occupied apartments. Interestingly, none of the right-of-occupancy apartments were completed. The construction was mainly focused on apartment buildings, where there are 787 apartments in detached houses. However, there was a significant decrease in new apartment starts compared to previous years. In…
Electricity companies: High spot prices make the customer contract change
The fewer spot price customers there are, the less people will limit usage on days when prices are high. This can increase prices on days when supply and demand are out of balance.
Kuluttajaliitto urges the government to intervene in “reasonable” electricity prices
The spike was caused by cold weather and disturbances at several power plants in Finland. “Many consumers are really upset that the highest possible spot prices are possible, because electricity is generally produced much cheaper. Our electricity production has also recently increased to such an extent that we are theoretically self-sufficient,” he told the public…
Burger King is moving from the historical hall at Helsinki station to a regular kiosk
VR did not renew its contract with Burger King, but the fast food company plans to open a kiosk restaurant at the station next year.
YLE: Orpo's proposal on the push procedure at the eastern border down by the experts
YLE on Tuesday reported that the legal experts have rejected the idea he raised before the holidays, the so-called on the introduction of the push-back procedure at the border. Martti KoskenniemiThe professor emeritus of international law at the University of Helsinki stated to the public broadcasting company that the procedure would be explicitly against international…
The price of electricity in Finland will return to normal in 2023, which is 64% less than the previous year
The increase in wind power capacity and the start of operation of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant have played a key role in Finland's electricity self-sufficiency since the spring. Despite the stabilization, short-term price fluctuations have been greater than before, which is mainly due to the growing share of wind power in the energy…
See: Finland and the United States sign a major defense contract
Finland and the United States signed a significant defense cooperation agreement in Washington on Monday.
Christmas host Thomas Nordegren on Christmas anxiety and Christmas joy
Music and singing have long held a special place in Thomas Nordegren's heart and perhaps his grandfather Carl Leonard Nilsson inspired him to take a great interest. During the 1920s and 30s, Carl Leonard was a passionate hit singer, who among other things recorded Christmas carols and got a recording contract with Columbia records. Thomas'…
EU members raise red flag over planned sanctions against Russia Bloomberg
A proposed ban on the re-export of key goods could put the bloc’s businesses at a disadvantage, several states warn. Several EU member states are trying to soften proposals from the European Commission aimed at preventing sanctions against Russia from being circumvented through third countries, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.…
Spot price electricity contracts are still the best offer despite the ups and downs
Market prices on the electricity exchange can vary a lot, but on average they have been below the prices of fixed-price contracts.
Unacceptable ferry problems. Residents want changes
What the islands of Hrísey and Grímsey have in common is that they have different ferry problems. The ferry to Grímsey is broken and the contract to operate the ferry to Hrísey expires at the end of the year. People are concerned about what will happen to the ferry services from Hrísey and Grímsey. The…
More assistance contracts for disabled people in Reykjavik
The City Council today agreed to increase the number of contracts for people providing personal assistance to disabled people in Reykjavik from 27 to 41, the so-called NPAs. The number of these contracts will increase from November 1. This was approved at the city council meeting. NPA is a form of service in which disabled…
Order murder Malmö – A crime is planned | Part 1/3
– Loyalty does not exist. Even if they keep talking about “my brother, he would never let me down”. Well, he would if someone had given him enough money, says Sigrun Hilmarsdottir Sigurdsson, former employment agency in Rosengård. Contract murder in Malmö is a story about the hidden mechanisms of gang violence – and about…
Finns order less liquor from abroad
Excise duty enforcement may be behind the contraction of trade.
The Consumer Disputes Board says "unreasonable" electricity contracts can be terminated
Consumers should now be able to cancel expensive fixed-term electricity contracts without large fines.
Electricity companies do not adjust fixed-term contracts, despite the authority’s decision
Electricity companies violate the consumer watchdog’s recommendation to reduce the price of some fixed-term electricity contracts.
Västlänken – the chaos project that is dividing Gothenburg
The grand commuter train tunnel is delayed and more expensive. This summer, one of the building’s contractors went bankrupt. Two newly started parties have opposed the project, entered the municipal council and overturned the municipal political landscape. Listen to P4 Gothenburg Karl Lekholm about how Västlänken changed Gothenburg long before it was completed. Host: Robin…
Consumer Ombudsman bans unilateral electricity spot price switching
The ombudsman said that customers cannot be switched to market-based spot priced contracts without their consent.
Vlatko Andonovski resigns as USWNT coach
(Photo credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports) Vlatko Andonovski resigned as coach of the U.S. women’s national team on Wednesday in the aftermath of an epic and disappointing early exit from the Women’s World Cup, multiple outlets reported. U.S. Soccer is finalizing a deal with assistant coach Twila Kilgore as interim head coach, The Athletic reported.…
Vaccinations against coronavirus in pharmacies
The Medicines Agency has entered into an agreement with the Lyfja pharmacy chain for a pilot project in which two Lyfja pharmacies will vaccinate against Covid-19. Pharmacists will take care of vaccinations. Ultimately, they will be able to carry out 5,000 vaccinations during the term of the contract. In the announcement of the Ministry of…
Finnish household mortgage withdrawals decreased by more than 30% year-on-year in May
The average interest rate on the loans was 4.26 percent. At the end of last month, the housing loan portfolio was 107.2 billion euros, which means a decrease of 0.8 percent from a year earlier. The stock started to contract in April for the first time since 1997. The stock of ordinary mortgages decreased by…
The Energy Agency defines "reasonable" price of electricity
Energiavahti clarified the rules on fair pricing and said that companies must offer an alternative to spot price contracts.