Tag: Easter
The authorities remove the mother bear from the village in Eastern Finland after the death of the cub
A young bear died in a collision with a car, which is generally rare in Finland, but this was the second similar case this week.
The Varpu storm fells trees and cuts electricity in the south, brings the “first snow” to Lapland
On Wednesday morning, the wind speed in southern and eastern Finland was up to 35 meters per second.
Full readiness in the Eastfjords
Houses in Seyðisfjörður were evacuated yesterday afternoon due to forecasts of heavy rain in eastern Iceland. These were houses on Strandarvegur and Hafnargata streets, mainly employee buildings. An orange alert went into effect at midnight. According to measuring instruments of the Icelandic Meteorological Office on Strandartindi mountain in Seyðisfjörður at 21 there were no visible…
Roof torn off in Siglufjörður
Last night, a roof blew off on Aðalgata Street in Siglufjörður due to a strong gust of wind. According to police in the north-eastern region, a large part of the roof fell off, as a result of which its fragments were scattered over a large area. Nearby buildings and structures were damaged. One house was…
Orange weather alert for eastern fjords – danger of landslides
An orange alert will be in force in the eastern fjords area due to heavy rainfall. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute warns of an increased risk of landslides in eastern Iceland. Þorsteinn V. Jónsson, a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, said increased runoff from rivers and streams could cause significant damage. Therefore, people are encouraged…
Orange weather alert for eastern fjords – danger of landslides
An orange alert will be in force in the eastern fjords area due to heavy rainfall. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute warns of an increased risk of landslides in eastern Iceland. Þorsteinn V. Jónsson, a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, said increased runoff from rivers and streams could cause significant damage. Therefore, people are encouraged…
Finland will introduce a new eastern border fence
“Now we are collecting experiences from the use of the fence,” the project manager of the Border Guard said.
Finland presents the famous walrus in the Natural History Museum
The marine animal made headlines in Finland last summer, when it ventured several times to dry land in the southeastern part of the country.
“Employing staff in this sector is a social issue”
The Health Center for the Eastern Region (Heilbrigðisstofnun Austurlands, HSA) sent a message to twelve pregnant women that the temporary closure of maternity and surgical facilities in September may affect where their offspring will be born. As reported yesterday by the mbl.is news portal, the HSA maternity and medical wards will be closed from September…
Study: Finnish municipalities should post in English to maximise social media potential
A doctoral thesis carried out at the University of Eastern Finland analysed Twitter usage by Finnish municipalities, and found English-language updates garnered the most reactions.
Russian defectors tell their stories about reaching Finland
During the summer, a dozen Russians have crossed Finland’s eastern border without permission. They include Russian soldiers who have defected and sought asylum in Finland.
Downed trees cut off electricity to thousands in eastern Finland
High wind speeds knocked down trees across the regions of North Karelia and Northeastern Savo.
The pilot died in the Turma of the Kouvola air show
The Southeastern Finland police are investigating the case.
Eruption at Litli-Hrútur on the Reykjaness peninsula
Six days after the start of a series of earthquakes, the strongest of which had a magnitude of 5.2, on July 10, 2023, around 4:40 p.m., the eruption began. The volcanic fissure is about 200 meters long and you can see magma plumes gushing out of it and lava flowing from three vents on the…
A weekend with real summer weather
A gentle north-easterly wind will blow along the country’s southeastern coast tonight and overnight. It will still be rather chilly and foggy in the morning, especially along the coast, but it will warm up considerably as the mist dissipates. The temperature can reach up to 21-23 degrees Celsius. Over the weekend, the sun will show…
The exhibition “Zigaretten nach Berlin” by Lukas Bury
“The end of the Cold War did not just mean the emergence of free markets and democratic elections in Eastern Europe; heralded many profound social changes,” says Lukas about his exhibition Zigaretten nach Berlin. “The emergence of the capitalist system and the subsequent redistribution of wealth brought about new social classes, effectively changing the landscape…
Police: 4-year-old found dead in Joensuu suffered extensive burns, numerous bruises
The investigating authorities of the city of Eastern Finland suspect the child’s 21-year-old mother and 25-year-old stepfather of the murder.
The couple arrested the suspect in the murder of a 4-year-old in Joensuu
Police and rescue units were called to an apartment in a city in Eastern Finland on Thursday morning.
A cold spot in the vicinity of Iceland
The coldest place in the North Atlantic is the area covering the south-west of Iceland, where temperatures are recorded much lower than previously occurring in May or June. A map showing the area circulated on social media in the context of the feelings of Reykjavik residents. Reports of unusually warm weather in eastern Iceland have…
Kuhmo’s chamber music festival made it to the BBC’s classic list
The classical music festival is organized for the 53rd time in Kainuu in northeastern Finland.
Earthquakes that haven’t happened since 2016
Kristín Jónsdóttir, director of the Icelandic Meteorological Office, says that due to the increasing seismic activity in the Kata caldera this morning, the area is being closely monitored. A strong earthquake occurred at 9:41 am, in the northeastern part of the Katla volcano caldera. Three earthquakes have been recorded since morning, all with a magnitude…
The Russian court requires Finland to reopen the Allegro railway
The Finnish railway company VR suspended passenger and freight traffic across the eastern border in March last year due to sanctions against Russia.
Three families grew by triplets
This year’s Easter at the Landspítalinn maternity ward will go down in history. The reason is that during this period as many as three mothers gave birth to triplets. Two years have passed since triplets were born in the country. Eighteen triplets have been born in Iceland since 2006, an average of one triplet birth…
It’s going to be a sunny week in the north
Over the next few days, southerly winds will prevail with rain or drizzle, and there will also be fog as warm and humid air over the country is expected to come in from the tropics. This information comes from a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. There will be no significant rainfall in the north-eastern…
Fishing nets banned to protect endangered seal pups in Lake Finland area
Only found in South-Eastern Finland, the Saimaa seal is one of the world’s rarest seal species, and according to the WWF, it is “on the verge of extinction”.
The relaxed regulation of nicotine pouches may be short-lived
Looser regulation of nicotine pouches, announced by the regulator on Thursday ahead of the Easter holiday, could be put up for reconsideration.
Finnish Meteorological Institute: Increased avalanche risk in Lapland this weekend
The Finnish Meteorological Institute warns of the risk of avalanches in northwestern Lapland during the Easter weekend.
Easter traffic is busy
Vacationers are on the move during the four-day weekend.
Thursday’s papers: The government officially resigns, SDP’s leadership begins and the Easter rush
While Finland is still dealing with Marin’s decision to resign as leader of the SDP, the competition for who gets to fill his shoes begins.
Easter buses, train bookings increased compared to 2022
The Easter holiday weekend is for many the first opportunity of the year to visit summer cottages.
Why has Easter become so expensive?
Easter is mostly a time for the family, but with so many public holidays (not only are Good Friday and Easter Sunday off, but also Maundy Thursday!) it can get boring to see Grandma whipping the schnapps, so many choose to bring their children along. on a pleasure trip over the long weekend. Well, bad…