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Heavy rain is headed for Finland on Thursday
According to the forecast, the weather conditions will be especially humid in the west.
Yle rejects the demand to change the story about the Elokapina protests
The prosecutor claims that the woman who paid the climate protesters' fines should be punished for inciting criminal acts.
Finland wants to limit the use of nicotine in sachets
The government says that oral nicotine contains several health problems.
Purra proposes higher taxes on electric cars, sugar, salt and trans fats
Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) said that the health tax will be tightened and real estate taxation will be reformed.
Finnish universities are working to eliminate boring entrance exams
In the future, one entrance exam could open doors to several different educational programs.
The bishops of the Lutheran Church support same-sex marriage
Finland's state-funded Evangelical Lutheran Church is likely to accept the parallel marriage model for gay couples.
This is what the United States will be like if Joe Biden wins the election
Since Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican primaries, it is now clear that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between incumbent President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump. What is each candidate's vision for the United States after the 2024 election? What does their policy look like for 2025? In two episodes,…
Neste is laying off 320 jobs in Finland and 70 more abroad
The company's goal is to save around 50 million euros per year.
The losers of the Russian presidential election
It is not the first time that a president has been elected while Russia is at war. How does the ongoing Russian invasion war in Ukraine affect the situation when the country goes to the polls this weekend? “Who stands up is really unimportant” Hear about the game behind the Russian election, what the pre-calculated…
Wednesday's papers: Putin's latest threats, expensive weight loss and boring parks
Why do some people say that Finnish playgrounds are boring?
HS: Winter weather interrupts the relatively warm beginning of March
Although snowfall is not rare in March, the change in weather can seem dramatic, because a new spring temperature record (7.1°C) was measured in Kaarina, Finland, on Tuesday. The first signs of change can be seen early on Wednesday. According to Foreca's forecasts, the mercury can drop as much as 10 degrees below freezing at…
The president swam a 6-kilometer distance to commemorate the feat of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson
About 40 people swam in the pools at Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavik to commemorate the rescue of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson after the Hellisey VE sank about 6 km from shore on March 11, 1984, and Guðlaugur managed to swim to shore in bad weather and the icy ocean, then cross the lava field […]
Denmark announces large defense budget increase
On Wednesday, the government will announce a new investment of DKK 40 billion in national defense to achieve its NATO goal. The spending will almost triple the duration of conscription, increase the total number of conscripts and strengthen the Army's 1st Brigade. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a…
THL: Finland is threatened by a hepatitis E epidemic with a record number
The cause of the outbreak of hepatitis E infection is a batch of mettwurst, which the food producer Kotivara from Oulu removed from grocery store shelves last week.
That's why bitcoin is breaking records – again
Investors, so-called “bitcoin whales”, are betting billions and the cryptocurrency is reaching new record levels. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has made bitcoin the official currency and invested hundreds of millions of dollars of tax dollars in cryptocurrency. But how safe is it really? Hear Ekot's reporter Johan Anderberg tell the story of the…
FDF: Finnish peacekeeper racism, sexual abuse in Chad "should have been addressed"
Allegations of the inappropriate behavior of Finnish peacekeeping forces in Chad were revealed in a book published last week.
Finnish forest companies temporarily close paper mills, suspend salary payments
The members of the paper workers' union are not on strike, but the companies say the factories cannot operate due to a walkout by transport and logistics workers.
Finland detects more GPS jamming devices as drivers increasingly try to hide their tracks
Owning a GPS jammer is not illegal in itself, but using devices to interfere with signals is a crime, according to the Southeastern Finland Police Department.
Finnish Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen was named the winner of the Polar Music Prize
The conductor and composer was recognized alongside pop music legend Nile Rodgers.
EXTRAS: Kate's poodle after the aforementioned photo
Wanted to kill speculation The speculation surrounding Princess Kate has been extreme in recent months. After she underwent surgery in January, no one has seen her and conspiracy theories have been rampant. The first sign of life was initially received with joy, but then something strange was discovered about the image. Hear Titti and Ebba…
New version of MobilePay goes live with big changes
New changes include features to share bills with others, chat with those you send money to, and a requirement that you register under your real identity. Plus, Palads Cinema's fate is postponed as a single committee member opposes a majority vote for demolition, Novo Nordisk predicts a limit to growth in Denmark, and pharmacies issue…
13-year-old girl found dead: Two minors arrested – one released again
A 13-year-old girl was murdered on Monday evening in Hjallerup, North Jutland. A 17-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl who attended the same school as the victim have been arrested, although the girl was later released. There is a large police presence in the North Jutland city, roadblocks and dogs while the investigation is underway, as…
Marta Piasecka – European champion!
The first European Ice Swimming Championships took place from February 3 to 4, 2024 in Oradea, Romania. 322 competitors from 27 countries took part. The competition in Oradea was the first European championship in history. At first glance, they resemble ordinary swimming that we know, among others. from the Olympic Games. However, there are struggles…
Winners of the presidential award
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir and Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson were awarded today by the President of Iceland. At yesterday's ceremony in Bessastaðir, Kerecis received the President's Export Award for 2024, which was presented to CEO Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson. Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir was also honored for her international work. Kerecis has been producing implants made of fish for…
A bill on euthanasia was presented in parliament
As Morgunblaðið reports, five MPs from the Reform Party have presented the first euthanasia bill in the country's history to Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament. Katrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir, a reserve MP from the Reform Party, introduced the bill on behalf of her colleagues. “I think most of us have experienced contact with a loved one…
Call in and tell us about the world events that affected you the most
What major world events have left an impression on your life? Since it is Sveriges Radio Finska that produces Karlavaggen on Mondays, you can speak Finnish with the presenter. Ring 020-22 10 30. The telephone gateway opens at 21.00. Host: Pia Herrera Producer: Pauliina Rinne Responsible publisher: Helena Huhta Hermans, Swedish Radio Finland
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport will face a shortage of aviation fuel within a week
Logistics workers have asked airlines to refuel their planes abroad during the two-week walkout, but some companies may decide to cancel flights to Finland.
How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?
Despite Denmark's ranking as the third safest country for LGBTQ+ individuals, a recent homophobic attack involving comedian Oscar Stanescu and the government's new charter to prevent nightlife discrimination are catalyzing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
Finland joins the Swedish and French navies in submarine threat exercises
Practices on the west coast of Sweden start on Wednesday.
The October 7 massacre and Israel's trauma
The terrorist organization Hamas broke through the heavily guarded border between Gaza and Israel. In kibbutzim like Nir Oz, Be'eri and Kfar Aza they shot and burned people to death. And they attacked the Nova music festival with three thousand dancing youths. They took the hostages that they brought with them to Gaza.Hear some of…
FAQ on the effects of strikes in Finland — "If I run out of gas, do I still have to go to work?"
There are many questions surrounding the large-scale strikes that started in Finland on Monday, for example: would it be wise to hoard fuel, does food spoil on the docks and does the mail get delivered?