Tag: Helsingin Sanomat
The minister questions the usefulness of 30-year-old fighters for Ukraine
Haavisto’s comments follow Helsingin Sanomat’s report, according to which Kyiv has requested that the issue of Hornet jets be discussed between Ukraine, Finland and the United States.
The head of Super denies Purra’s claim about the “burden” of foreign nurses.
Helsingin Sanomat asked Paavola extensively about it after the shouting match Riikka PurraChairman of the Basic Finns, and Sanna Marinthe chairman of the Social Democrats in the election debate organized by Ilta-Sanomi on Tuesday. Purra stated during the discussion that his discussions with nursing associations show that nurses with insufficient language skills are an “additional […]
HS: Basic Finns and social democrats are behind the coalition
However, the right-wing opposition party has a 1.5-point lead over both the Basic Finns and the SDP. The support of basic Finns fell by 0.7 points to 19.3 percent between July 2022 and February 2023 after an improved opinion poll. Support for the Social Democrats, on the other hand, rose by 0.1 points to 19.3 […]
HS poll: NCP’s top, SDP’s level with the Basic Finns
Helsingin Sanomat’s latest opinion poll is published a day before the start of early voting for the parliamentary elections.
The saving rate of Finnish households has been at a new low since 2006
The savings rate had reached its highest level since the turn of the millennium (9.7%) in the second quarter of 2020, when spending opportunities were limited by, for example, event, outdoor and travel restrictions. “Few bought so much consumer electronics that it took all of their savings” Pasi Kuoppamäkisaid Danske Bank’s chief economist to Helsingin […]
Eva: The gender gap in party preferences has continued to grow in Finland
Among the Basic Finns’ position, men make up about 70 percent and the coalition’s 60 percent, while women make up about two-thirds of the Greens and the left-wing coalition. The Center and the Social Democrats are the only two of the six largest parliamentary parties whose base is roughly evenly divided between men and women. […]
HS: The police TV series is being discontinued
The Police Board has decided to end the popular TV series, according to Helsingin Sanomat, the decision made last year by the ombudsman of the parliament to make the program.
Finland can wait for Turkey’s ratification promise on Friday, says Kaikkonen
“The Turks have hoped that I will be present and welcome a response when they announce the decision. I have naturally responded positively to the invitation [to visit] and get their letters of intent,” he wrote. The news is encouraging, Kaikkonen said. – I would say that on Friday we have permission to wait for […]
Purra: Living on benefits too easy for immigrants, not Finns
On Monday, he confirmed to the daily newspaper that he was specifically referring to immigrants. “As my answer to the open question of the voting guides suggests, I was talking about immigrants. An immigrant can become part of the welfare system and social security with a maximum of 700 euros, he said. “The labor productivity […]
Wednesday’s papers: Enthusiasm of first-time voters, Russia’s vision after Finland, OL3 reactor restart
Almost 70 percent of those eligible to vote for the first time stated that they would definitely or most likely vote in this spring’s elections, according to a survey by Helsingin Sanomat.
Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets
“I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we […]
A four-day work week is profitable in some fields, the professor tells YLE
However, Härmä told public radio that the effects of the four-day work week should be monitored for more than six months – one to two years – as the employees’ motivation may decrease after the initial enthusiasm. “It would show how long productivity can remain unchanged after reducing working hours. The danger of shortening the […]
The Ministry of Labor is investigating the possibilities of shortening working hours
The UK recently concluded a six-month trial of the four-day working week, involving nearly 3,000 workers and dozens of employers across a range of industries. More than 90 percent, or 56, of the 61 companies that participated said they intended to continue implementing the shorter work week after the trial, and 18 said the shift […]
The current government coalition cannot continue after the elections, Saarikko states
“Some hope that it would be so, others warn that it could. I think it’s fair for the voters to say that’s not going to happen.” In a social media post, Saarikko explained that the five parties are simply too far apart in terms of economic policy – ​​especially since rejuvenating the national coalition is […]
Finland’s Niinistö is still optimistic about NATO membership
Niinistö, who spoke to the media after sitting down with the US president Joe Biden In the White House, said Biden, he confirmed his strong support for Finland and Sweden. “Biden urged us forward. He hoped I was right in my optimism,” he said. The meeting was not originally on the agenda of his five-day […]
HS: Finnish young people invest more than ever before, even more than Swedes
According to the magazine, young Finns are therefore more active investors than their Swedish peers. Lasse CorinAktia’s Chief Economist, estimates that the increase in the number of young people investing suggests that investments in improving people’s financial skills and competence are bearing fruit. “Young people clearly understand the importance and possibilities of investing as part […]
HS: Finland’s biggest parties are against major spending cuts, tax increases raised by the ministry
As public finance structures were created at a time of more favorable demographic and economic development, it argued that the financial base is no longer sufficient to support all public sector tasks. The Center, the Basic Finns, the Greens, the Left Alliance, the Kokoomus and the SDP thanked the ministry’s officials for their work, but […]
Apartment prices have returned to the pre-pandemic level, says OP’s economist
Among Finland’s largest cities, prices fell the most in Oulu, Helsinki and Vantaa, and the least in Tampere and Turku. “As expected, the fall in apartment prices continued in January. The decline has now wiped out the gains made during the coronavirus pandemic, and the decline is likely to continue in the coming months. tweeted […]
Finland’s Riksdag approves accession to NATO
HELSINKI, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Finnish parliament on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 184 Members of Parliament voted for, with seven against and one abstention. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will sign the legislation “as soon as possible,” he said. In May 2022, Finland’s Riksdag approved […]
Young adults underrepresented in candidate selection – in the spring 2023 parliamentary elections, only 10.7% of the candidates are under 30 years old
Although the number of young candidates has slightly increased since the 2019 parliamentary elections, where there were 259 candidates under the age of 30 (10.5% of all candidates), only eight of them (4% of all elected) managed to get a seat. in the parliament. In the 2023 parliamentary elections, the Greens have nominated the most […]
The former intelligence chief of the Defense Forces is accused of service crime
The police discovered the suspected crimes while investigating Helsingin Sanomat’s report on the intelligence service in Central Finland.
Nordea: Housing prices in the Helsinki region are down 10% from last year’s peak
In the rest of the country, house prices are expected to drop seven percent from the peak in 2022. Expectations in the capital region and other regions differ mainly because the rise in interest rates is expected to discourage home buyers, especially in residential areas. loans are higher than the national average, such as in […]
The stevedoring strike will end after the agreement between the transport workers and the port operators
According to him, the stevedores will return to work as soon as possible, but on Saturday at the latest. “During the 25-month contract period, salary increases will increase by 6.3 percent, in addition to which there will be a so-called deferment amount of 1,100 euros,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Kokko said people […]
Nokia implements six-pillar strategy reform plan, announces new logo
Pekka LundmarkCEO of Nokia, told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the company has decided to “put its food on the gas pedal” after noticing the improved technical position. He said that Nokia currently has a 25-26 percent share of mobile communications networks and a less than 20 percent share of optical networks in regions outside of […]
HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories […]
The Constitutional Law Committee suspends its work to reform the Sámi assemblies
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported that the fate of the bill could be decided in the absence of two members of the Social Democratic Party’s deputy committee, Johannes Koskinen and Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen. Tuula Väätäinen (SDP) was absent from the vote, but since both of his deputies could not attend the meeting, he was replaced Markus Lohithe […]
HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku
The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]
Finnish politicians demand electricity retailers to adjust the prices of fixed-term contracts
“There is freedom of contract in Finland and the signed contracts are binding, but companies have the opportunity and also the responsibility to proactively bear social responsibility and meet people halfway,” he reasoned. About 130,000 Finnish households signed a new electricity contract during a time when the price of electricity exceeded 30 cents per kilowatt […]
Haavisto welcomes the review of the decision to grant Timchenkos citizenship
Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday was revealed that the Ministry of the Interior intends to review the application process for Timchenko’s entire family. According to Finnish reports, it was possible to make exceptions for both Timchenko and his daughter. Ksenia Frank. Helsingin Sanomat on Friday wrote Frank was granted citizenship in a seemingly extraordinary process only […]
Finland makes it clear that it is not waiting for Sweden to join NATO
foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) told Turkey informed YLE last weekend that Finland has fulfilled the conditions it set for supporting the membership application, but further negotiations are needed with Sweden. President Sauli Niinistö stated In Sweden’s national radio company, Sveriges Radio, that if Turkey ratifies Finland but not Sweden as a member of the […]
HS: 51% of Finns are ready to adapt their standard of living to the climate
The results are not particularly surprising, in retrospect Pekka Jokinenprofessor of environmental policy at the University of Tampere. “Climate awareness is constantly increasing and penetrating society more thoroughly than, for example, five years ago,” he told the newspaper, referring to the emergence of climate political debate in all sectors of society – including the economy. […]
Statistics Finland: Inflation slowed to 8.4 percent in January
However, the price of electricity remained the main factors of inflation, along with diesel prices and interest rates on both mortgages and consumer loans. In contrast, the factors that slowed down inflation were the fall in the prices of detached houses and the fall in the prices of prescription drugs. The publication of the inflation […]
YLE publishes a search engine for schools that arouses criticism
Honkonen, on the other hand, questioned the ethics of publishing the search engine. Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday reported that researchers have both welcomed the debate the publication sparked and condemned its racist nature. Emilia PalonenA senior researcher in political science at the University of Helsinki said that the way the ministers have criticized the public […]
A significant deposit of rare earth metals found in Finnish Lapland
Permanent magnets are needed in e.g. electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, consumer electronics and the defense industry. “Europe’s goal is to be a carbon-neutral continent by 2050 [rare earth metals] are essential in realizing the green transition. comment Jani KiuruDirector of raw materials at the Finnish Mineral Group. “The transition from fossil fuels to […]
Purra of the Basic Finns is the only party leader who is ready to postpone the goal of carbon neutrality
“Threshold Questions [for coalition co-operation] will naturally be resolved in the negotiation phase, he answered the question whether the opposition party could join the government coalition committed to the current goal. He also expressed opposition to the idea of ​​taking action to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of […]
HS: Basic Finns is a clear favorite among first-time voters
Basic Finns was the most popular party among both men and women, and it was supported by more than a third of the male respondents and about a fifth of the female respondents. The party ranked number one all over Finland and received particularly high opinions from young people in the northern and eastern parts […]
Former head of military intelligence suspected of gross service crimes
Alafuzoff is suspected of handing over the flash drive to the editor of Helsingin Sanomat. The drive contained confidential information.
Strikes in ports and road transport begin after transport workers reject the new conditions
Lako’s largest ports are Hamina-Kotka, Helsinki, Hanko, Kokkola, Naantali, Pori, Oulu, Rauma, Turku and Uusikaupunki. When 90 percent of Finland’s goods exports are handled in ports, a strike could have serious consequences for Finland’s foreign trade. The strikes in the truck, tank and oil product segments of road transport began at midnight. Ismo KokkoACP chairman […]
The situation in the schools of the capital region is worrying, the police tell HS
The police quite often get tips about possible drug dealing in schools, but the raid was carried out based on exceptionally solid information, he told the newspaper. The police, he emphasized, rarely decide to raid a school with barking dogs and do so only after careful consideration. “If we suspect there are drugs in a […]
The study considers the merits of the high-speed train connection between Helsinki and Tampere
The price of the new rail connection was estimated at 5.3 billion euros, and the cost of the current renovation was slightly less than one billion euros. The runway, a long-distance train connection from Pasila via Helsinki-Vantaa to Kerava, was included in the costs of the new link as a prerequisite for the infrastructure project. […]
Strikes in Finnish supermarkets start on Thursday
“PAM and Kauppaliitto are far from each other in their views – also on issues other than remuneration”, Annika Rönni-SällinenPAM’s chairman stated press release on Tuesday. The trade union continues to pursue wage increases of around 200 euros. The trade union stated in its press release that it had put forward several proposals to resolve […]
Teollisuusliitto cancels strikes after chemical and technology industry contracts
The technology industry may still face Trade Union Pro and YTN’s strike. Helsington Sanomat on Sunday wrote that the agreement guarantees this year’s general 3.5 percent salary increase for employees in the technology sector and a one-time additional bonus of 400 euros to be paid in March. Salary increases in the industry will continue next […]
Finland suspends issuing visas to Thai berry pickers due to human smuggling
The embassy was told to stop issuing visas in November 2022. – The Ministry of Economic Affairs has prepared a proposal to amend the seasonal worker regulation so that the picking of natural products requires the conclusion of an employment contract. press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – The public consultation of the […]
HS: Niinistö is concerned about Finland’s ability to make timely NATO decisions
The President of the Republic told Helsingin Sanomat that the long post-election negotiations aimed at forming a new government may cripple Finland’s decision-making ability during the late spring and summer.
Marin: The appointment of the Prime Minister’s security policy advisor will probably be postponed
Marin stated at a press conference on Wednesday that it is reasonable to let the next prime minister assess the necessity of the position. “My own thinking is that it is. But in any case it’s very possible that the timing will be pushed back. I don’t think the timetable is particularly important that it […]
Research: Finnish is taught to many children unnecessarily as a second language
In his research, StÃ¥hlberg compared the reading skills and comprehension of children studying Finnish as a second language (S2) and those studying it as their mother tongue (S1). The study revealed that about a fifth of the children studying it as a second language were better able to read and understand a Finnish text than […]
Haavisto: Finland and Sweden continue their journey to NATO
Last week, Turkey broke off tripartite talks on Finland’s and Sweden’s membership applications in response to the burning of a Koran outside its embassy in Stockholm. Rasmus Paluda, a Danish-Swedish far-right decision-maker. Helsingin sanomat newspaper was revealed Last week, the decision-maker received support for his protest Chang Fricka Swedish journalist who has collaborated with an […]
The Helsinki court convicted two journalists of revealing national secrets
Tuomo Pietiläinenthe reporter who was primarily responsible for the story was fined 50 days. Laura Halminenanother reporter mentioned in the byline, was not convicted because of his lesser role. “The other journalist had a clearly smaller role than his colleague and had sought to ensure that the publication was legal. The district court refrained from […]
The Finnish government reached an agreement on the reimbursement of electricity costs
Households that pay more than 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity receive compensation, and it is 50 percent of monthly electricity costs of more than 90 euros, and the monthly limit is 700 euros. The compensation is paid for the four months of November-February based on the expenses of November-December. According to Helsingin Sanomat, the […]
HS: The general plan is an obstacle to converting offices into apartments in the center of Helsinki
Converting the office into apartments would therefore require the city to create a corresponding amount of business space elsewhere in the center. “We want to preserve the downtown area. If one property owner is given the opportunity to convert the Business Space into residential use, the next property owner will soon demand it as well,” […]
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 […]
PAM announces that it is ready to strike in 185 grocery stores and logistics centers
– The trade union has been reluctant to discuss salary increases that would secure the purchasing power of employees. stated Annika Rönni-SällinenChairman of PAM. “Retail businesses are making good results, while their workers have to cut corners to make sure they’re paid enough to live on. Employees have the right to an appropriate salary increase.” […]
Israel’s Playtika has made a purchase offer for Rovio
The value of the studio’s offer is slightly more than 750 million euros. Rovio announced on Friday stock exchange bulletin which is not currently negotiating with Playtika. It added that its board is evaluating the indicative offer to decide whether and how to proceed with it. The preliminary proposal, the release reminds, is subject to […]
HS: Basic Finns take second place after the Kokoomus
The support of basic Finns has risen steadily, vote after vote, since July. Sakari NurmelaKantar Public’s head of research said the party will have to work hard to mobilize its supporters on election day as it has the majority of voters who polled abstained from voting in the 2021 local elections. “How well this mobilization […]
The researchers from Suomalainen Luke were surprised by the politicians’ skepticism
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. This is not how it should go, he stated in a discussion hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need […]
The strikes threaten Finland’s most important export activities
Both Pro and YTN have scheduled their strike for the same three-day period, with the latter revealing that around 5,000 senior executives will take part. All three unions also announced broad overtime bans that took effect yesterday or today. Employee representatives broke off negotiations on new chemical and technology industry collective agreements on Monday, citing […]
Finland’s diversity strategy proposal sets a 10% target for forest protection
About 100,000 hectares would be protected in private forests and 530,000 hectares in state forests. Since 10 percent would be a national target rather than a target for each province, the proportion of protected forests is likely to remain low – less than five percent – ​​in the southern parts of the country, despite having […]
The experts rejected Saariko’s idea of ​​restoring the mortgage interest deduction
– The back and forth changes also confuse the tax system, he said. The mortgage interest tax deduction was completely removed at the beginning of this year after years of gradual phase-out. Last year, Finnish households were allowed to deduct a maximum of five percent of their interest in their taxes. Finance Minister Annika Saarikko […]
Finland’s THL leaves Twitter citing the amount of disinformation
“Ninety percent of tweets related to the coronavirus are highly inappropriate, and people are also engaging in other conversations with disinformation,” he said. “It’s been an attractive platform for spreading disinformation from the start. Lots of links to it [disinformation] shared in conversations.” According to him, the situation got worse during the coronavirus pandemic, especially […]
In the capital region, apartment prices may drop by 10% as a result of rising interest rates
Mortgage interest rates were around five percent at the turn of the millennium. Juho KostiainenNordea’s economist told Helsingin Sanomat last week that low interest rates increase and low interest rates decrease house prices. Finland’s most common mortgage reference rate, Euribor 12, has risen from -0.5 percent to around 3.3 percent at the beginning of 2022. […]
The learning results of Finns have dropped exceptionally fast, the ministry says
The Ministry of Education and Culture admitted that the reasons for the decline in learning outcomes are largely unknown and emphasized the need to identify them. “Learning results continue to decline, so it is necessary to critically evaluate both the development and our previous assumptions about the reasons for good learning results.” Anita Lehikoinenpermanent secretary […]
Orpo marvels at the “incomprehensible” variation in carbon sink calculations
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. It shouldn’t be like this, he argued in the election debate hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need to […]
The Finnish police is reconsidering rape interrogations after the legislative reform
According to the newspaper, the focus of the interrogations shifts from finding out whether the suspect used violence or threats of violence, or alternatively, whether the victim was in a helpless state, to finding out whether the victim had consented to the act. The change corresponds to the redefinition of rape approved on January 1, […]
YLE: The Finns have spent 140,000 euros on messages from rockets fired at Russian soldiers
He added that only Americans have donated more through the service than Finns. Sokolenko also stated that the donations will be used to purchase cars, drones, generators, tires and warm clothes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Finns who have spoken publicly about their donations through the service include e.g Jussi Halla-aho (PS), Chairman of […]
There are serious problems in the security sector, says Mikkonen
“The public must be able to trust that the operators of the security space are professional, whether it’s authorities or employees of security companies. Training and monitoring are necessary in order to ensure that abuse of the position is not used too much,” he stressed. Mikkonen said that he requested the report last week and […]
The Bank of Finland reiterates its concern about household debt amid rising interest rates
With the European Central Bank (ECB) announcing that it plans to continue tightening monetary policy to curb inflation this year, interest rates could rise to close to four percent by summer. Marja NykänenThe vice-chairman of the board of the Bank of Finland stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday that household debt servicing costs have risen […]
The state covers 50% of electricity costs over 90 euros per month
Households that pay more than 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity receive compensation, and the maximum amount is 700 euros per month. Its amount is calculated based on the electricity costs incurred in November and December. The ministers also stated that the system should not cost more than 400 million euros. Both YLE and Helsingin […]
Finland requires negative tests from those arriving from China
Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) admitted on Friday at YLE’s A studio that the controls are not a way to prevent new variants of the corona virus from entering Finland, but a way to “buy time” before more detailed information on the spread of the virus is obtained. Beijing. “We can […]
Kiuru: Finland is drawing up restrictions for travelers arriving from China
Member states are also recommended to introduce a mask authorization on all flights to and from China. China has seen a rise in coronavirus infections since the government, in a sudden political U-turn, abandoned its hard-line restrictions on the 7th. December, when both hospitals and crematoria have failed. According to the Guardian. The World Health […]
A multi-billion euro steel plant is far from a certainty, experts remind
Widowed on Wednesday reminded According to Helsingin Sanomat, the availability of funding has weakened significantly since the early days of successful industrial start-up companies, such as the Swedish startup Northvolt, founded in 2017, which managed to gather not only funding but also the know-how needed for construction and operation. a large battery factory in SkellefteÃ¥, […]
Finland’s economy will sink into recession in 2023, says the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Finland
However, the economy is not returning to the growth path that was expected before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We expect inflation to slow down clearly over the next year and consumption to recover in 2024,” Janne Huovarifinancial advisor at the Ministry of Finance, was quoted saying At Helsingin Sanomat’s press conference in Helsinki on […]
HS: Fewer Finns are ready to accept all foreigners than in 2017
The results suggest that the public’s views on work-related immigration have weakened significantly in recent years, as just five years ago more than two-thirds (67%) of respondents agreed. Sakari NurmelaKantar Public’s director of research, cautioned against drawing far-reaching conclusions from the latest results, partly because the method has changed from telephone to online. Answers to […]
An elderly man is suspected of setting fire to a church in Rautjärvi in ​​South Karelia
“You couldn’t go out the front door at that point. Smoke was coming in from the cracks,” said Kari Luumia former local vicar who attended the service, told For Helsingin Sanomat. The wooden church built in 1881 was completely destroyed in a fire. Saku Tielinenthe police officer leading the preliminary investigation at the Southeastern Finland […]
Prosecutors are not charging Rydman with rape
Rydman’s story was also confirmed by the written witness statements attached to the findings of the preliminary investigation. Since the investigation found no external evidence of what had happened in the private apartment where the crime is suspected, the prosecutors considered that there is no probable cause to support the rape charge. The 36-year-old MP […]
The police are asking the court to arrest the guards for the series of assaults
The newspaper said the three suspects, who are due to be interviewed today – all men in their 20s – are suspected of three counts of assault and two counts of aggravated assault. East Uusimaa Police Department on Monday was revealed that six security professionals are believed to have committed crimes at work in several […]
Finnish companies expect to benefit from the global diversity agreement
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has estimated that more than half of the world’s gross domestic product is dependent on nature and the services it provides – and thus exposed to the risks of biodiversity loss, the stakeholder group emphasized press release on the 19th of December. If, for example, deforestation or the decline of […]
HS: Economists expect the employment situation to worsen in the coming months
However, the Finnish economy is widely expected to turn into recession at the beginning of next year, which creates uncertainty in the labor market as well. “It is quite inevitable that the cooling of the economic situation will start to affect the labor market little by little”, Jukka Appelqvist, chief economist of the chamber of […]
HS: The support of basic Finns is twice as big as before the 2019 elections
The support of basic Finns rose by half a point to 17.9 percent, which is more than three percentage points higher than in July. – Basic Finns are going to the elections in a better position than four years ago. The party is now twice as popular compared to the time before the previous parliamentary […]
The Finnish government understands that more needs to be done, Ohisalo says about the report on shrinking carbon sinks
“We discussed the report positively and we must continue our work. The data is extremely alarming and the government agrees that more needs to be done.” Luke published the results on Wednesday its report for reasons of land use, land use change and unprecedented change in the forest sector. The main reason is that the […]
Thursday’s papers: HS poll, enhanced defense, hockey scrimmage
The support of basic Finns is recovering, according to a recent Helsingin Sanomat poll.
Ohisalo: Cop15 result more than many dared to expect
“We are talking about a tipping point to halt the loss of biodiversity worldwide.” The countries of the world agreed at the conference to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030, to protect at least 30 percent of all land and water areas by 2030, and to restore 30 percent of degraded land, […]
The Ministry of the Interior commissions an investigation into the immigration administration
In addition, the aim is to increase understanding of the regulation governing immigration, the processes related to immigration and residence, and the role of different national authorities. The information is used in political decision-making and in the reform of the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The results of the evaluation are expected in February or March. […]
The former HS journalist is accused of aggravated drunken driving
After the incident, Kaius Niemi resigned as editor-in-chief of Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s largest circulation newspaper.
HS: Finland’s electricity support measures receive quite a positive response from experts
Juha Beurling-PomoellThe general secretary of the Consumers’ Union told the newspaper that the government seems to have understood that it is really difficult for consumers to survive the energy crisis. “The crisis is now, not just around the corner,” he said. By offering both lump sum compensation and more flexible payment terms, the state should […]
The Finnish government retroactively covers 50–80% of household energy bills in November-December
Riku Huttunen and Tatu Pahkala, the officials of the Ministry of Economy and Labor stated to the newspaper that the one-time compensation should be paid to households through electricity bills in March. According to preliminary calculations made by the ministry, the amount of the compensation is a percentage – 50–80 percent – ​​of household electricity […]
No big deal for the Finns as the defense chief takes paternity leave
Helsinki – In the midst of the biggest regional security crisis in decades, while Finland waits to join NATO, the defense minister has chosen to claim almost two months of parental leave from her job. And the Finns don’t bat an eyelid. Ditto their Nordic neighbors, who are used to family-oriented social policies and work-life […]
YLE: KRP has launched an investigation into two suspected crimes of treason
Although the KRP confirmed that investigations are ongoing, the detective chief inspector responsible for both investigations was willing to shed more light on the details. “The only thing I can say is that the preliminary investigation is ongoing. [Providing further details] would disturb and hinder the investigation” Jukka NurmenniemiThe officer leading the investigation into the […]
HS: Finland participates in warming as much as it did in the early 1990s
The statistics challenge the self-image and reveal that the country still affects global warming as much as it did 30 years ago. The turnaround is due to the introduction of more accurate calculation methods at the Natural Resources Center (Luukas). The updated calculations reveal that the carbon sink of the forests has consumed so much […]
Warm weather brings rain showers, slippery conditions in parts of Finland
Showers are also possible. Although temperatures are then expected to drop, the drop is not significant. A private weather forecasting company expects the mercury to drop to around -5°C early on Saturday, Christmas Eve. The Finnish Environment Agency (Syke) warned last Friday that the increased temperatures increase the risk of flooding and urged people to […]
The Social Democrats propose a price ceiling for electricity, which surprises other parties
SDP estimates that the costs of the ceiling limit could be covered with the proceeds of the windfall tax imposed on the excess income of energy companies. The tax, which is being prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is expected to generate approximately EUR 0.5–1.3 billion in revenue starting in 2024. The proposal raised eyebrows […]
The ministers ask Migr to react to the problems highlighted in the media
Helsingin Sanomat on Saturday was revealed that Migri had denied the residence permit application and filed criminal charges against a Mongolian nurse who had obtained a qualification and worked in Finland. YLE on Sunday reported that Migri has granted work permits to Thai women for massage work without the knowledge of the authorities responsible for […]
Snowfall in the capital region will subside temporarily, the forecast promises
“The temperature is 10-15 degrees below zero [on Wednesday morning]. They can rise to eight degrees during the day. The winds no longer add to the cold, he commented. However, the break from the snow is only temporary. Abundant snowfall is predicted to return to the capital region and other areas of the south coast […]
Suomen Migri is under heavy criticism for the case of the Mongolian nurse
Boldbaatar, the newspaper wrote, graduated as a nurse in Helsinki in May 2020, in the middle of Finland’s first wave of coronavirus infections. After working for a couple of months in the internal medicine department of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS), he voluntarily moved to the intensive care unit to treat Covid-19 patients. […]
Government ministers demand a review of the Migri processes
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is receiving new criticism due to Helsingin Sanomat’s investigation into the rejection of a Mongolian nurse’s work permit application.
TVO: Olkiluoto 3 will not start regular electricity production until the beginning of February
“There are still uncertainties surrounding the timetable,” it reads press release from TVO. Therefore, it is uncertain whether around 14 percent of the domestic electricity production will be covered by the reactor unit during the winter electricity demand peaks that typically occur between January and February. The unit was due to start regular power generation […]
It’s time to break out the winter coats in Southern Finland as well
“A very strong stormy low pressure system will arrive from the Baltic on Monday. It strengthens the northeast wind already during the day in the southern and central parts of the country. Combined with 10 degrees below zero, it makes the weather feel very cold. It easily corresponds to -20 degrees, he comment for the […]
The center’s tricks froze the discussions on agricultural subsidies, the decision was postponed until next year
Helsingin Sanomat wrote on Wednesday, referring to sources connected to the government, that the ruling coalition could return to the negotiating table after it has overcome its internal crisis of confidence sparked by the actions of the center. However, it is more likely that the negotiations will move to mid-January. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) […]
HS: Almost two-fifths blame the Center for the government’s struggles
A fifth (20%) of the respondents felt that all parties together deserve to be blamed for the difficulties, while 12 percent put the blame on the Greens and 11 percent on the Social Democrats. Hardly any of the respondents pointed a finger at the Left Alliance or the Swedish People’s Party. Two percent of the […]
HS: Mobile phone data reveals a 40% drop in the center of Helsinki
A person was considered to have visited the area if he spent at least 20 minutes in the area. The statistics do not make it possible to detect the movements of an individual mobile phone user. The statistics show how much the city center has quieted down since the outbreak of the pandemic. For example, […]
