Tag: Estonia
New report: Denmark’s air quality worst in the Nordics
Not bad in comparison, thoughTo be fair, only six countries in the world – Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland and New Zealand – have air quality that meets WHO standards. The silver lining is that Denmark is in 11th place in Europe and in the top 25 in the world, so it scores better than […]
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
Finland and Estonia – with their backs to Russia
Estonia and Finland together share most of the EU’s border with Russia. The heads of government, Kaja Kallas and Sanna Marin, have been setting the tone for the EU’s support for Ukraine, and elections are being held in both countries these days. In Finland there is just under a month left and in Estonia elections […]
Finland starts building a fence on the border with Russia
Finland has begun building a 200-kilometer-long fence on the border with Russia to prevent Moscow from using migrant flows for political purposes. This comes as Finnish MPs vote on Wednesday afternoon to speed up the process to join the NATO military alliance. Terrain work would begin on Tuesday “with forest clearance and will proceed in […]
Trump on stage again, thinner sea ice in the Gulf of Bothnia and elections in Estonia
Hour 1: US Correspondents’ analysis of the Maryland Republican Convention Reportage from the Luleå archipelago where the sea ice has become thinner The first electricity subsidy has landed in Swedes’ accounts. What effects does it have? South Korean pop band BTS inspires Swedish conversation group Chronicle by Ulrika Knutson The panel with Göran Greider, Helle […]
Always look on the bright side – the costs of NATO membership
Military disasters and corporate failures pave the way for groupthink. However, all is not lost. “Always look on the bright side of life,” they say Monty Python who would be in a good position to replace their “Finland” song with a “NATO” song covering Finland’s current membership intrigues. In April 2022, the fanfare arising from […]
International students can work while studying abroad, but regulations vary from country to country
According to the research, more than 6 million students studied abroad in 2019, which highlights the importance of the subject for students. Although some countries allow international students to work while studying, the number of hours allowed and the types of work may vary. In most cases, a work permit is required, and in some […]
Russia-EU relations no longer exist Moscow
The bloc chose economic ruin to be a vassal of the United States, Moscow’s UN envoy has said. Relations between the European Union and Russia are virtually non-existent, consumed by the abyss of EU subservience to the United States, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on Thursday. Moscow […]
Denmark is among the best countries to launch a startup
Pretty vanilla in ManilaDenmark’s cost of living was also the highest among the countries in the top 10, while its quality of life score was second only to the Netherlands. Other metrics considered in compiling the index included population, GDP per capita. population, economic growth and business taxes. The top of the index was the […]
The first Ukrainians arrive in Finland from Estonia, which is tense about the reception services
The first transfer group, which “consisted of less than five people”, arrived from Estonia on Tuesday.
Finns among the 5 most playing countries
Where does this enthusiasm come from? The answer is not so simple. There are many reasons why casino games are so popular in Finland. Of course, gaming habits and preferences are individual, but you can easily find national common features that explain the popularity of gambling. These include geographical, cultural and social factors. Geography could […]
The Estonia scandal hits Danske Bank hard on the bottom line
Riding the storm in 2023With the Estonia scandal out of the way, Danske Bank expects that 2023 will reflect more positively on the bank’s finances. On the basis of increased interest income, which the bank estimates will continue for the foreseeable future, the financial result for 2023 is predicted to land at around DKK 15-17 […]
The war in Ukraine had a large impact on immigration to Finland
“Russia’s attack on Ukraine affected immigration to Finland in many ways. In addition to temporary protection, its effect was seen, for example, in the number of experts and seasonal workers,” said the CEO. Ilkka Haahtela. Temporary protection mechanism activated for the first time Finland grants temporary protection to those fleeing Ukraine as a result of […]
Suomen Swappie is considering the fate of up to 290 jobs as part of a reassessment of operations
The negotiations are part of a plan to reorganize the renovation activities and to focus the renovation activities outside of Finland, for example in Estonia and Germany. “We are now focusing on supporting our talented employees in this process, and for this reason we will not make any related statements for the time being”, wrote […]
Condemned Estonia ferry was unseaworthy, no signs of explosion, new sonar reveals
Monday is the first time investigators have suggested the ship was unseaworthy when it left Tallinn on that stormy night in late September 1994.
Right now: The accident commissions about the Estonia disaster
The ship Estonia was never seaworthy, according to a preliminary conclusion in the interim report that the accident commissions in Sweden, Finland and Estonia present today. An inspection of the bow section had never been carried out and was therefore wrongly certified. “If the regulations had been followed, it is likely that this accident would […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
Ready at Ramstein: Denmark pledges aid to Ukraine at the defense summit
The Minister of Defense will also meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the summit as well as his colleagues Lloyd Austin III (USA), Ben Wallace (Great Britain) and Pål Jonson (Sweden). While a number of other countries – including the US, UK and Poland – have reiterated their intention to donate tanks to Ukraine, […]
Guardians praise the early childhood education and preschool education in the capital region
This is evident from the results of the joint municipal survey. Espoo, Helsinki, Kauniainen and Vantaa organized a survey for the guardians of children in municipal and private early childhood education and pre-school education between October 26 and November 9, 2022. The survey was aimed at all guardians of children in early childhood education or […]
Marin heads to Davos when the new defense minister visits Sweden and Estonia
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) is participating in the WEF conference in Switzerland for the second time with three other ministers.
NIB finances the Green Chemistry R&D Park in Finland
The EUR 40 million loan will partially finance approximately 3,100 square meters of rentable office space, 8,600 square meters of rentable laboratory space, 730 square meters of rentable meeting space and the first phase of the restaurant project. The building will comply with the BREEAM environmental certificate, and the goal is to get at least […]
Tennis recap: Novak Djokovic wins first win in 2023
Top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia won his first singles match of the season on Tuesday, beating France’s Constant Lestienne 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Adelaide International 1 in Australia. Making his first appearance in the competition since claiming the title in 2007 at the age of 19, Djokovic won 44 […]
Finland accepts Ukrainian refugees from Estonia
Estonia, which has less than a quarter of Finland’s population, has so far received almost as many Ukrainians as Finland.
HM The King’s Christmas speech 2022
HM The King’s Christmas speech, 25 December 2022 Dear Swedes, at home and abroad, all in Sweden. From Stockholm Castle to Ukraine is only a hundred miles as the crow flies. Christmas is also celebrated there. But for many who live there, it is dark, cold and difficult. Parts of society’s infrastructure are knocked out. […]
Life expectancy in the US drops to lowest in a generation
The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of opioid overdose deaths reduced life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row in 2021, with a child born that year expected to live 76.4 years, the lowest since 1996. according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and […]
Zelenskyy requests more military aid after recent Russian attacks
At a meeting with Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) leaders in Latvia on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately requested more military and defense support. “Russian aggression can and must fail. And our task now is to accelerate it. Now – at this summit – I urge you to do everything to accelerate the defeat of […]
Britain announces new major artillery package for Ukraine
London – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a major new artillery package for Ukraine on Monday during a meeting with Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts in Riga. Sunak will arrive in Latvia on Monday for the meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression in the Nordics and Baltics with other members […]
This is how Putin’s war affects Russian speakers in the Baltics
In Conflict this week heads David Rasmusson and Carina Holmberg out on a trip to Estonia. Latvia and Lithuania. Three countries that have gone through the cracks in support for Ukraine. At the same time, they have pushed for ever tougher EU sanctions against Russia, despite the fact that it also damages their own economies. […]
Major EU funding was awarded to a research project led by HUS Helsinki University Hospital, which investigates the role of systemic endotoxemia as a cause of chronic inflammation in arthritis
The EU’s main goal was to develop a personal plan to reduce chronic inflammation and prevent the transition from health to disease. “In this project, we aim to investigate the relationship between gut microbiota, gut permeability and systemic endotoxemia. We also aim to understand their role as promoters of disease onset and disease activity in […]
Right now: Danske Bank is fined 2 billion dollars
The major Danish bank Danske Bank has agreed to fine 2.06 billion dollars, equivalent to 15.3 billion Danish kroner, for the money laundering scandal in Estonia. This is stated in a press release, writes Nyhetsbyrån Direkt. During 2018 and 2022, Danske Bank has reserved a total of 15.5 billion Danish kroner, which will cover the […]
VR stops cargo traffic from Russia, Estonian operator joins
According to traffic data, Estonian Operail will replace VR on an important freight route.
NATO strengthens defense throughout Europe
NATO foreign ministers are to meet for two days in Romania’s capital Bucharest from Tuesday to pledge their continued support to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. At a press conference on Monday, after a meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg asked the alliance to increase its support in the region. “Investing […]
NATO will discuss strengthening defenses across Europe
NATO foreign ministers are to meet for two days in the Romanian capital Bucharest, starting on Tuesday, to pledge their continued support to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. At a press conference on Monday, after a meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg asked the alliance to increase its support in the […]
Rapala is ending fishing gear production in Finland after more than 80 years
The company is moving production to Estonia, which will lead to dozens of layoffs in Finland.
The Russian conscientious objectors in Sweden
Conflict hits several Russian men in Sweden who fled Putin’s Russia after the war started and sought asylum here. Dmitry from Saint Petersburg left after the mobilization and the choice, as he sees it, “to kill or be killed”. Sergei Nazarenkov from Murmansk he also left for fear of being mobilized, but the former elite […]
Finland and Estonia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the digitization of logistics
The ministers signed the memorandum of understanding while participating in the Finland-Estonia cooperation seminar held at the Säätytalo in Helsinki. The event was also attended by other Finnish and Estonian ministers. “This agreement between our countries facilitates cross-border traffic and promotes the green transition. As pioneers in the field, Finland and Estonia encourage other EU […]
The prime ministers of Finland and Estonia are meeting in the middle of a world that has changed as the countries’ bonds tighten
According to the Finnish government, the relations between the two countries are “closer and broader than ever before”.
5 Foreigners Who Helped Create the Russian Empire
In the early 18th century, Tsar Peter I (Peter the Great) crushed the mighty Sweden, making Russia one of the leading European powers. In this he also received help from foreign experts and professionals. 1. James Bruce Public domain “A most honest and learned man,” Sir Charles Whitworth, British Ambassador to Russia, said by James […]
Finland’s landscape is not as strong as we think, the expert tells HS
Mari K. NiemiE2 The director of the study stated that the need for improvement can be seen from the fact that many respondents to the non-profit research organization’s surveys believe that education and experience acquired abroad is underestimated in Finland. “There was no difference in the responses of highly educated international skilled workers living in […]
Vote for your favorite art! 79 artists compete in the international NOBA Award competition
The competition collects the best works of BA and MA graduates from five art academies (Estonian Academy of Arts, Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Latvian Academy of Arts, Vilnius Academy of Arts and Helsinki University of Art) on the NOBA.ac online platform, promotes the art academy. graduation shows and brings international attention to graduating students […]
The Rail Baltica project signs a grant agreement of more than 353 million euros with the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and the Environment
The agreement is signed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the Estonian Ministry of Economy and Communications, the Latvian Ministry of Transport and the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS. . We are currently living in times of financial uncertainty caused by […]
Anna on Amiralsgatan – the accident that changed everything
– Anna was very easy to talk to. She likes to talk, but she is very good at listening too. You love to listen to her, she always has stories to tell and she tells them well, a person who is fun to listen to when she tells. This is what Maja tells us. She […]
Ukraine says situation ‘critical’ after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging “critical” risk to its electricity grid after multiple Russian air strikes targeted energy facilities across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow’s repeated bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country’s power facilities as winter approaches. Read our blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. This […]
Media Literacy Index: Bulgaria is the least able to resist fake news
Bulgaria is the country in the European Union most unable to withstand the negative effects of fake news and most vulnerable in the fight against it. This shows the Media Literacy Index for 2022, prepared in the framework of the European Policy Initiative (EuPI) of the Open Society Institute – Sofia, and assesses the potential […]
HS: Ukrainians cross the eastern border to seek refuge in Finland
The increase has followed the “partial” mobilization of the population announced by the Russian president on September 21 Vladimir Putin. The busiest day was 10 days after the announcement, and there were 112 Ukrainians. On other days, there have been twenty arrivals. – The number of arrivals increased so much that we have established a […]
At 70, Is Putin Still The Russian Public’s Irreplaceable Man?
Russian President Vladimir Putin marks his 70th birthday on October 7. The jubilee comes at a time when the increasingly authoritarian leader faces some of the most daunting challenges of his two-plus decades in power, having gambled all his achievements on an increasingly costly and troublesome war against neighboring Ukraine. Despite a relentless crackdown on […]
Estonia proposes that NATO expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
Estonia wants NATO to expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
Marin: The leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties will soon meet on the side of the border fence
The Border Guard Service stated in September that, in its opinion, 130–260 kilometers of the more than 1,300 km border should be fenced off, primarily in the vicinity of the border crossing points. The estimated price tag of the project would be “a few hundred million euros” and it will take three to four years […]
The presidents of Finland and Estonia discuss Ukraine, NATO and energy
– After the end of the Cold War, hardly any other European country has strengthened its defense forces as Finland has, Niinistö said.
Saarikko denies Marini’s obvious criticism of the central bank as unfounded
the Treasury minister Annika Saarikko (Centre) on Monday denied the criticism leveled at the central bank as groundless, reports YLE. He felt that central banks would face even more criticism if they had decided not to take action to curb inflation, which is one of their core tasks. The ECB’s task is to keep inflation […]
Wednesday’s papers: Baltic gas leak, hotels full, Finland’s PISA results getting worse
Päivälehti Helsingin Sanomat asks what Estonia’s Finnish-influenced education system gets right, which Finland no longer does.
Mikkonen: It is important to look at the fenced parts of the border between Finland and Russia
“They are areas with population on both sides of the border and old roads and routes – the kind of places that could be easily accessed.” The Border Guard Service estimates in a recent report that the construction of a fence up to 260 kilometers along the border is justified in light of the changes […]
Denmark is deploying tanks abroad for the first time this year
Response to Russian aggressionKold also said it was the first time Denmark has deployed an entire tank squadron since one returned from the Balkans in 2003. The tanks must be transported to the port of Fredericia before being sent to Estonia. NATO’s Forward Presence mission concerns security challenges posed by Russia’s intensified presence in the […]
Journalists are convicted of crimes against marital freedom
Today comes the district court’s verdict against the journalists Henrik Evertsson and Linus Andersson, who have been charged with crimes against the freedom of expression. They were prosecuted in connection with their acclaimed documentary film where the journalists visited the wreck of the ship Estonia which sank in 1994. Hear Sveriges Radio’s reporter Kristin Holmberg […]
The Baltic States must increase the capacity for offshore wind power seven times by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The leaders of nations bordering the Baltic Sea agreed on Tuesday to sevenfold their offshore wind power generation by 2030, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters here after hosting the Baltic Sea Energy Security Summit. Alongside Denmark, the declaration was also signed by Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden […]
Bulgarians leave the family home at the oldest age – Top 5 in the EU
Bulgaria is one of the countries in the EU where young people leave the family home at the oldest age (30.3 years). This is indicated by current data from Eurostat. Bulgaria also has one of the largest gender gaps after Romania (a difference of 3.5 years), with men leaving their parents at 32.0 years and […]
EU approves visa ban for Russian citizens
During an official EU meeting in Prague, it has been decided that Russians will no longer be able to freely visit Europe on holiday as long as the war in Ukraine continues. Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod told TV2 that he is happy with the agreement: “It sends a clear signal to Vladimir Putin that his […]
Finland and Estonia discussed deepening cooperation in order to speed up the digitization of logistics
In Finland, cross-border cooperation is included in the government’s decision on digitalization of logistics announced last year. The cooperation is expected to make international transport more efficient, create new business opportunities and promote the achievement of emission reduction goals. “Today we have agreed that we will give an additional boost to the cooperation between our […]
Business Round-Up: House prices will fall, economists predict
Data from Boligsiden reveals that the price of villas and townhouses fell by 1 percent in July due to high inflation, while the price of apartments fell by 1.5 percent. Economists expect further declines in autumn and winter. When seasonally adjusted, this is the biggest decline in more than a decade. According to Jeppe Juul […]
Whale pork, Russian collective debt and who is the world’s best stage performer?
Wallet choice – then it works The election is approaching, it’s only weeks away now. And alongside the government issue and crime, there is also a lot of talk about the economy. The politicians seem to compete in outbidding each other in proposals to improve the voters’ private finances. And both politicians and experts have […]
Russian ambassador to Denmark outraged by visa restrictions being considered
In response to Finland and Estonia’s calls for the rest of the EU countries to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, Denmark has debated whether it should follow their example. However, the Russian ambassador sees the possible visa restrictions as a violation of human rights. “It is clear that human rights in the West […]
Russia warns EU state of Soviet debt
Talk of “compensation” over Soviet rule could lead to Latvia owing Moscow money rather than the other way around, diplomats said The Russian embassy in Riga has scoffed at Latvian media reports that a government commission is working to determine “reparations” from the Soviet “occupation” of the Baltic state, which is now a member of […]
The Russian embassy warns the EU state that it could end up in debt
Talk of “compensation” over Soviet rule could lead to Latvia owing Moscow money rather than the other way around, diplomats said The Russian embassy in Riga has scoffed at Latvian media reports that a state commission is working to set up “damages” from the Soviet Union “occupation” of the Baltic state, which is now a […]
The NATO state is considering closing the Baltics to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
NATO states are considering closing the Baltic Sea to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
Estonia and Finland demand a ban on tourists from Russia
TALLINN, Estonia: The leaders of Estonia and Finland have said Russian citizens should not be able to go on holiday in Europe while the Russian government attacks Ukraine, stressing that other European countries should stop issuing tourist visas to Russians. This week, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wrote on Twitter that “visiting Europe is a […]
Wednesday’s papers: Russia’s travel tent, Sanna Marini’s appeal and the thunder of the heat wave
Finland’s decision to significantly reduce the number of tourist visas granted to Russian citizens has caused confusion on the streets of St. Petersburg. Hufvudstadsbladet. Residents of the city told the Swedish-language daily that they found it difficult to understand why the war in Ukraine limited the ability of civilians to travel. HBL met a middle-class […]
Basic Finns announced a security policy plan that calls for an end to dual citizenship
The opposition Basic Finns announced its new foreign and security policy program on Tuesday. According to it, the biggest threats to the security of the West are the anti-democratic governments of China and Russia and large-scale immigration from African and Islamic countries. The Basic Finns is currently the largest opposition party in the parliament with […]
Finland is considering limiting tourist visas for Russians
The Finnish government will meet on Tuesday to discuss the restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has demanded an EU-wide decision to limit the access of Russian tourists to the Schengen area. He added that he expects the issue to be raised at EU meetings, the first of which […]
India Day 2022 Helsinki – Everything you need to know
Although this was a major success for the first time, the history of India Day in the Finnish capital was just beginning, and in 2018 and 2019 it was moved to the famous Kaisaniemi Park as an open-air venue for events and celebrations, which anticipates an amazing 25,000 participants. The next hosting of this event […]
International Round-Up: Denmark earmarks millions to help solve potential oil spill disaster
The ship FSO Safer has long been stranded about eight kilometers from the coast of Yemen and threatens to become one of the world’s biggest environmental disasters and further worsen the dire humanitarian situation in the country. The UN carries out an operation to empty the abandoned ship and Denmark supports the operation with 7 […]
EU countries can close shops to save power
Amid the energy crisis in Europe, around 2,800 Finnish stores may have to close their doors periodically this winter Grocery stores in Finland may have to take turns closing for hours at a time to reduce their energy use this winter, the country’s grid operator told YLE on Sunday. With expected fuel shortages, Finnish households […]
Why were Russia and Denmark loyal allies for centuries
Sweden was once considered a European superpower. The Russians and Danes did everything they could to bring this glorious period for Sweden to a quick end. For almost five centuries the Danes were one of the most friendly European nations towards the Russians. The reason for the union of the two countries so culturally and […]
Minister: The goal of the Finnish government is to tighten the visa rules for Russian citizens
According to the foreign minister, the Finnish government plans to review its policy on issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens. Pekka Haavisto (Green). He said that the ministry is preparing new measures on the matter, which will be discussed at the meeting of EU foreign ministers at the end of the month. Haavisto said that […]
The number of passengers in Tallin is the highest in three years
Estonian ferry and shipping company Tallink transported almost 890,000 passengers in July. According to the company, this is the highest monthly number of passengers since August 2019. The total number of passengers increased by 102.2 percent from last year. Compared to July 2021, the number of passengers on Tallink’s Finland-Sweden route increased the most, by […]
The Tampere electricity company stops buying fuel from the Russian Teboil
Electric company Tampere electricity plant announced on Tuesday that it will stop buying fuel from the Russian oil company Teboil. According to the Tampere company, deliveries ended on Monday. The company that provides district heating to the city said it has to use oil instead of liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to supply shortages after […]
The energy crisis can slow down Finnish industry
Finnish export manufacturers say they may have to reduce production if natural gas prices continue to rise. The price of gas in Europe rose recently as Russia deepened supply cuts. The price of natural gas is five times higher than a year ago and may rise further. Finnish industry is not as strongly dependent on […]
Finland targets the energy saving campaign at households
The Ministry of Labor and Economic Affairs plans to launch a campaign in August asking people living in Finland to save energy. The ministry confirmed to Yle that the campaign is being prepared, but did not comment further on its content. However, the ministry pointed out that the campaign originates from the initiative of the […]
Electric "giveaway" in windy Finland; the price of gasoline is going down
The average price of electricity has dropped on Tuesday to only about 0.7 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), says the Nord pool electricity exchange. On Tuesday, prices fell to their lowest point of less than 0.2 cents per kilowatt hour. On Monday, the average price of electricity on the stock exchange was around 16.2 cents/kWh. […]
Finland’s largest parliamentary groups support limiting the issuance of tourist visas to Russians
The coalition’s parliamentary group stated that, in its opinion, the current situation makes it easier to circumvent the sanctions imposed on Russia and weakens their effectiveness. On Monday, representatives of the coalition, social democrats and basic Finns told Helsingin Sanomat that the criteria for issuing visas should be tightened. Jukka KopraThe vice-chairman of the coalition’s […]
WTA recap: Anett Kontaveit cruises into Hamburg quarterfinals
Top seed Anett Kontaveit won 6-3, 6-2 over Rebecca Peterson of Sweden on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Hamburg European Open in Germany. Kontaveit, Estonia, broke Peterson’s service five times during his victory. She meets German Andrea Petkovic on Thursday. Fourth seed Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus scored a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aleksandra […]
The relations between Russia and Turkey have little importance for Finland’s NATO project, Niinistö tells MTV
Turkey stands out from the other defense alliance member countries in that it has maintained a closer bilateral relationship with Russia. However, Niinistö does not believe that the relationship is uncomplicated or that the relationship will certainly grow closer under the prevailing circumstances. “It’s worth keeping in mind that while there may be smiles in […]
Europe’s greenest country is not good for electric car owners, study claims
Denmark is one of the worst European countries to own an electric vehicle, claims a new study by Uswitch – the UK-based price comparison service. Despite the fact that more electric vehicles are registered than it has square kilometers of land, the country ranked as number 29 among the 33 countries that were evaluated for […]
Food industry prices are expected to rise even further
The Finnish food industry is in a serious situation, states the CEO of Elintarviketeollisuus ry (ETK). Mikko Käkelä. Last summer’s relatively weak harvest, the logistics problems caused by the pandemic, and the price increases of raw materials and energy caused by the war in Russia have significantly increased the costs of agricultural production. "As a […]
More NATO members ratify Finland and Sweden – media
Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia have reportedly accelerated the ratification process one day after the signing of the Accession Protocols Another four NATO members have joined Canada to officially ratify Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the US-led military alliance. On Wednesday, the leaders of Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia gave all their approvals for the […]
More NATO members ratify Finland and Swedish media
Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia have reportedly accelerated the ratification process one day after the signing of the Accession Protocols Another four NATO members have joined Canada to officially ratify Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the US-led military alliance. On Wednesday, the leaders of Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia gave all their approvals for the […]
The first countries to ratify Finland’s NATO membership
A day after Finland and Sweden signed the NATO accession protocol on Tuesday, five of the 30 member states – Norway, Denmark, Canada, Iceland and Estonia – have ratified the two countries joining the alliance. Norway, Denmark and Canada approved two new Nordic memberships on Tuesday, i.e. the day of signing the accession protocol. The […]
Governor of the Central Bank: Russia’s isolation affects especially the economy of Eastern Finland
According to the Governor of the Bank of Finland, Russia’s isolation from the West, which has been caused by the international outrage over its attack on Ukraine, especially affects the economy and future prospects of Eastern Finland. Olli Rehn. "The cruel and illegal war of aggression launched by Russia has greatly disrupted the European economy," […]
YLE: The majority of MPs would take Finland into NATO, even if Sweden didn’t keep up
In particular, the willingness of the largest opposition parties – Basic Finns and the Coalition – to go it alone was high. However, many who thought so considered that ideally the countries would join the defense alliance hand in hand. Instead, 30 lawmakers stated that the neighboring countries should join the defense alliance hand in […]
Canada, Denmark and Norway ratified Finland’s membership in NATO
Finland’s and Sweden’s membership applications were ratified almost immediately by Canada, Denmark and Norway. According to Helsingin Sanomat. Estonia is expected to do the same on Wednesday. Applications must be ratified by all 30 NATO member states before those invited become full members. National ratification processes are expected to vary in length from days to […]
The Finnish police suspect a man of animal welfare crimes after transporting the dog that led to his death from Russia
The Helsinki police have started a preliminary investigation, where it is suspected that a 24-year-old man transported 32 dogs to the ground under bad conditions. According to the police, the mode of transport, a small truck, caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals. The Border Guard notified the Helsinki police on Saturday that a […]
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, […]
Only 15% of the world enjoys free expression of information
A British group says that their latest study of worldwide freedom of expression shows that only 15% of the world’s population lives where people can receive or share information freely. In its Global Expression Report 2022, Article19, an international human rights organization, said that in authoritarian nations such as China, Myanmar and Russia, and in […]
Russia is now the biggest threat: NATO “can adapt its policies accordingly”
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth month, NATO leaders will meet in Madrid for their annual conference on June 28-30 to discuss key security issues facing the military alliance, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing influence. NATO has also announced its decision to accelerate previously neutral Sweden and Finland membership applications […]
See: Water skiers jump over the waves of the Baltic Sea ferry near Helsinki
About half an hour before arriving at the port of Helsinki by ferry from Tallinn, Estonia, passenger Mikko Silvennoinen was amazed to see the water skiers jumping over the waves behind a much larger ship. However, according to Baltic ferry operators, the practice is quite common in the summer, especially near Stockholm, Sweden. Stefan ÖlanderThe […]
What to expect from the NATO Summit in Madrid
NATO leaders will gather in Madrid on June 28-30 for one of the most anticipated meetings the military alliance has held in recent times. As Sweden and Finland aim to free up their path to membership, NATO strengthens its eastern flank, and war-torn Ukraine is desperate for more military support, RFE / RL Europe Editor-in-Chief […]
The electricity companies agreed on plans for a third line between Finland and Estonia
The Finnish and Estonian electricity network operators Fingrid and Elering have signed a letter of intent to start planning the construction of a submarine cable connection between third countries, Fingrid said in a statement issued on Tuesday. After the completion of the EstLink 3 connection under the Gulf of Finland, the company estimates that there […]
