Tag: Finland
The future head of Supo says that Russia is Finland's biggest security threat
The future head of the Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has previously served as the state secretary of Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns).
Most of Finland's 2023 Pride events dealt with incidents of hate
According to a report by Seta, which defends gender and sexual minorities, two out of three Pride events organized in Finland were the target of hate incidents.
The Bank of Finland: The economy will recover faster than expected
According to the Central Bank, Finland's economy is still in recession, but it will start to recover towards the end of the year, and the recovery is faster than expected.
Friday's papers: Ukraine's security agreement, Tampere bike halls and ice swimming breakfast
Finland is currently negotiating an agreement with Ukraine that guarantees long-term defense assistance.
NATO is establishing two technology testing centers in Finland
The accelerator to be established in Espoo focuses on communication and quantum technologies and offers companies mentoring for defense business development. Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen (NCP) estimates that the facilities increase awareness and create business opportunities for Finland within NATO. “Finland's leading position, especially in the development of new generation communication technologies and quantum…
Orpo presents the first details on strengthening the security of Finland's eastern border
If necessary, immigrants could be removed from the country by force. The paper's sources also said the bill would allow authorities to regionally suspend accepting asylum applications for a predetermined period of time, with possible exceptions for asylum seekers who are ill or likely to face serious problems upon returning to Russia. . The draft…
Finland hosts NATO research centers
NATO's North Atlantic defense innovation accelerator (Diana) has decided to establish two test centers and an accelerator in Espoo and Oulu.
APN Podcast: Why is Finland on strike?
All Points North examines Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks where unions, employers and the government are headed.
The Supreme Administrative Court rejected the border closure appeals
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland decided that Russian-speaking residents had no grounds to complain about the government's border control decisions.
NBI: Dozens of potentially dangerous persons have crossed the eastern border
The Border Guard also says that melting snow on the border between Finland and Russia makes it easier to cross the terrain.
Finnish ports unload essential goods, but clothes and bicycles can sit in the port for months
The transport workers' strike has left thousands of cargo containers waiting for delivery to Finland either on ships at sea or in the port of other European ports.
Thursday's papers: The Nordic countries over the Baltic, the prime minister defends the coalition, scams and other scams
Several morning newspapers report that the Prime Minister of Estonia wants Finland to shift more of its defense focus to the Baltic region.
Restaurant Helsingin Palace is at the top of Finland's 50 best restaurants for the fifth year in a row
Located in Helsinki's Eteläsatama, the Palace Restaurant is known for its exceptional dining experience, which has now received additional recognition with the “Best Atmosphere” award. The list includes Ravintola Grön, which ranks close to second, and BasBas, based in Helsinki, which showcase the capital's strong presence in the Finnish culinary landscape. Turku's top restaurant Kaskis…
Finland's “largest landlord” Heka is cutting 15 jobs
Heka is aiming for savings of around three million euros in personnel costs.
Heavy rain is headed for Finland on Thursday
According to the forecast, the weather conditions will be especially humid in the west.
Early intervention in pollen allergy can reduce the risk of asthma in children
“Pollen allergy can be treated effectively at a relatively low cost compared to asthma. If a child develops asthma, he may need medication and healthcare services throughout his life,” explains. Katariina Ijäs, allergy, skin and asthma specialist. In 2018, the direct health care costs of asthma and asthma symptoms in Finland were 205 million euros,…
Finland wants to limit the use of nicotine in sachets
The government says that oral nicotine contains several health problems.
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.
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.
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 diesel shortage caused by the strike threatens to disrupt public transport in Finland
The fuel stocks in the depots are expected to be completely exhausted by the weekend, when only electric buses will remain in traffic. Koiviston Auto operates about a third of the local buses of Helsinki Region Transport (HSL). Mikkola said that Neste, Koiviston Auto's only fuel supplier, has informed the company that no more diesel…
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.
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.
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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.
Finland joins the Swedish and French navies in submarine threat exercises
Practices on the west coast of Sweden start on Wednesday.
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?