Tag: Helsinki Times
Q&A with Ambassador of Malaysia H.E. John Samuel
Editor in Chief of the Helsinki Times Alexis Kouros sat down with Ambassador Samuel for an interview. In this Q&A session, we will delve into Mr. Samuel’s career as a diplomat and his perspectives on various issues related to diplomacy and international relations. Q: You have been here in Finland for over four years now, […]
Cacophany, Not Harmony: The Terrible Tune of US Foreign Policy
On March 14th, a Russian SU-27 fighter jet shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea. The exact details of where and how remain a mystery even after the release of drone video of what appears to be a jet fuel dump on the drone, but those details don’t matter much. The […]
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 […]
Finland’s transport strategy, astrophotography in winter and a child of the Stone Age: Finland in the world press
Over time, the speed limit in many Finnish cities dropped from 50 km/h to 30 km/h, and at the same time motorists felt more cramped. “We purposely have narrow lanes so the driver doesn’t feel comfortable” Reetta Putkonensays the director of Helsinki’s traffic planning division. But fines for speeding can also be expensive, depending on […]
Winter campaign
As the conflict drags on for ten months, what initially seemed like a three-day rush to Kiev has slowed to a slow, grinding war of attrition. The front lines, with the major exceptions of Kharkiv and Kherson, have remained mostly static. In the Kharkiv region, Russians settled on the outskirts of the city of Kharkiv […]
We must act for happiness in the happiest country
One can joke that in Finland we hide this happiness deep inside us so as not to annoy our Swedish neighbors. Other more rational voices argue that the happiness index does not measure happiness! Rather, it measures the confidence we have in the future and the extent to which we worry about what may or […]
Korean Startups presented top innovations at Slush
KISED, a public institution under the Ministry of SMEs and Start-ups, is responsible for promoting Korean start-ups. Since its founding in 2008, it has supported more than 60,000 start-ups and taken hundreds of startups to international events such as Websummit and Slush. Below is a summary of the start-ups in the Korea Pavilion; VirtualThe company […]
Catalonia declared independence 5 years ago
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
5 years ago, Catalonia declared its independence
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
Q&A: Arduino founder Massimo Banzi
Massimo Banzi is an interaction designer, educator, open source hardware pioneer and TED speaker. His background is in electrical engineering, but he spent most of his early career as a software architect before spending four years at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea as an assistant professor. Below are excerpts from the interview. HT: Your name […]
The BIAT 22 edition connected dozens of investors with Italian startups
The three-day event consists of networking and panels, but most of the time is reserved for the most important thing, which is meeting startups and investors one-on-one, in two pre-arranged and organized “speed dating” rotation sessions. every day. The projects presented this year were from the Green Economy, ICT, Bio & Health Tech, Robotics and […]
Maker Faire Rome 2022 – European Edition was a great success
Maker Faire is an annual gathering of DIY enthusiasts, first organized by Make magazine in 2006. Participants come from a wide range of interests, such as robotics, 3D printing, computers, arts and crafts, and hacker culture. Since 2006, several sister events have been born in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. The classic Rome three-day […]
Writing a new chapter in a new era towards the future
More than 700 million people were lifted out of poverty, which achieved the poverty reduction goal set in the UN’s 2030 action plan for sustainable development 10 years ahead of schedule. As a long-term promoter of world peace, a promoter of global development and a maintainer of international order, China follows an independent foreign policy […]
Dancing in the Dark: A high school musical starring Sanna Marin as the “Prom Minister”
Autio is the same photographer who ran into the prime minister “by accident” at a music festival in mid-July and took a photo of her in shorts and a leather jacket, which circulated in the social and mainstream media. In the leaked videos Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin is dancing and singing for the camera with exaggerated […]
Youtubers’ start-up brands: Cash Grab or the next step?
Why in today’s world every YouTube platform creator has products, branding or many lanes to explore. First, it is due to the need to create multiple streams of income. This income diversification has several support mechanisms built in that not only preserve the legacy but also leapfrog those using traditional methods. By taking Bandage For […]
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 […]
Nuclear deal: Iran will do it "expect"
That’s a strange way to put it, seeing as how Joe Biden spent the last year taping, barking and finding new excuses to avoid “returning” to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aka the “Iran Nuclear Deal.” The Iranians have consistently stated that they are happy to “return” to the deal whenever the US does. […]
TikTok’s global takeover: coincidence or calculations?
TikTok was launched by the Chinese Internet company ByteDance, to be more specific Zhang Yiming. He created the app to push the AI-fueled social media landscape, as he hinted when he told Bloomberg in 2017: “We’re working on information, not polls, but news recommendations.” However, as of November 2021, Yiming stepped down as chairman of […]
Are period trackers still safe to use?
However, the criminalization of abortion raises legitimate concerns about the privacy of period trackers to a much higher level. Cybersecurity experts warn that data collected from these apps could potentially be used to punish anyone seeking an abortion if subpoenaed or sold to a third party. This discussion also draws attention to how sensitive data […]
Sleeping in the switch?
In Helsinki, I wear a mask on the tram. It’s a lonely experience because even though the tram is full, I’m one of the few wearing a mask. During the initial COVID lockdown and later in response to the recommendation to use masks in crowded spaces, Finns followed official recommendations. In a country where almost […]
For some – but not for gays – freedom in the US
It seemed like everyone was participating in the Gay Pride parade – drag queens and studs, bros and kids. The prime minister and the mayor were visibly present. The rainbow flag does not fly on government buildings in the state of Texas. On the contrary – when it comes to gay rights, the Lone Star […]
Don’t expand NATO. Break it down
Decisions made at the summit include inviting Sweden and Finland to become NATO’s 31st and 32nd members, increasing “high readiness” forces to over 300,000, more money in general, and of course more money for non-EU Ukraine. its conflict with Russia. None of this, of course, “keeps the peace” or “prevents conflicts,” and given the Alliance’s […]
Finland is on the verge of collapsing in the National League as a result of recent results
The participants in the Euro 2020 competition fought a fascinating battle in their group with Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The first game was played against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Balkans, where Finland finally grabbed a point from the 1-1 result, but how deserved was this? Teemu Pukki opened the pitch. Sanjin Prcic, […]
Joining NATO in nuclear time
However, the lack of public debate on this important measure is worrying, especially with regard to the nuclear dimension. Finland has long been a member of the European Union alongside Sweden, but has so far refused to join NATO. Why? The answer is the same as the question of why NATO and the US have […]
European contract organization for Europe
This is not new. In recent decades, European members of NATO have supported U.S. interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria, often despite objections from their own people. Not to mention the impact on the people of these countries, the result for Europe was negative in all campaigns: unstable neighbors, loss of life, devastated economies, […]
The skill of silence and the manipulation of trust? Prosecution for the NATO debate in Finland
Indeed, when the anti-NATO perspective was set out, for example, in articles on 24, 25 and 27 April Erkki Tuomioja, Anna Kontula and Hassan Kaafi Halane the condition of each article was a lack of support or criticism from the person’s point of view. To the alleged opposition of the Somali community, they added the […]
Not for Putin’s war in Ukraine, not for NATO
This includes the use of extreme violence against the left, as in the case of the far-right “Operation Gladio” terrorist networks. We are seeing this once again today, when the proud Western European socialist tradition of opposing militarism and defending peace, neutrality and non-alignment has been scandalously criticized as a Putin-friendly fifth column – an […]
Finland’s NATO debate is probably one of Scotland’s confrontations
Tensions in Ukraine have raised the question of whether NATO membership is vital to Putin’s defense against Russia. If Putin threatens to merge into the Russian Federation those nations that were once not only part of the Soviet Union but also part of the former Russian Empire, then Finland has a right to be concerned. […]
Why Elon Musk shouldn’t buy Twitter
There are many complaints of anxiety from representatives of the “left” (not the right left – that would be us libertarians) who are accustomed to an echo chamber that “protects” them from EVIL PEOPLE and their heterodox political views. Perhaps the craziest view of the opportunity came from the former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert […]
Why hurry to NATO now?
Perhaps we also need to consider why we have not sought NATO before. This is not the first time Russia has attacked a neighboring country recently. We could mention the invasion of Afghanistan, which led many Western countries to boycott the Moscow Olympics. But not Finland. Then there is the invasion of Georgia, the occupation […]
Shock doctrine – the crisis in Ukraine and Finland
Finnish power elite. I have noticed how Finnish students want to apply class-specific analysis to other societies, but are reluctant to use the same frame of reference in Finnish assessment. But perhaps the power elite is not as blatant as in other societies. Research Niklas Jensen-Eriksen recognizes how the power structures behind closed doors enabled […]
An experience with cruelty in Finnish Jails
I thought that even if it might not have too much of an impact, I would like to do something and show my support. I got downtown around 2 and got into a tram to go to the Russian embassy. The tram didn’t move for a while, so I looked ahead at what was causing […]
Finland’s NATO madness
Now I am surrounded by so-called experts who have been driven to TV studios to incite war over the events in Ukraine and how Finland is next in line. I see fear overshadowed by political decisions and Twitterat igniting fires demanding intervention and no-go zones. There seems to have been a collective collapse in mental […]
Ukraine: Do not expect peace from politicians
Every international conflict tests this belief: Is THIS war that will make me reconsider and decide “hey, THIS war, unlike anything else I’ve seen, is inevitable, necessary, and just?” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not a war. Like all other wars in my life (I was born during a U.S. adventure in Vietnam), this is […]
Ukraine: Millions of people would suffer in a renewed conflict
“Too little attention is being paid to this looming humanitarian catastrophe. Communities are exhausted from the conflict and need humanitarian aid and peaceful solutions instead of weapons. We call on our international partners to support humanitarian aid in Ukraine, which has so far been funded at 9%, to meet existing needs and prepare for emergency […]
Ukraine: USA "diplomacy" is a problem. Can it become a solution?
NATO member countries by year of accession. Author: MK-CH1. Public domain. Reuters reported that Biden at the urging of the French president Emmanuel Macron, is “basically” ready to hold a summit with Putin. “We are always ready for diplomacy,” says the White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Unfortunately, U.S. “diplomacy” brought the U.S., Russia, Ukraine […]
Circumcision: Pope Francis notes the obvious, but omits half of humanity
For some reason, however, the UN does not name “International Day for the Tolerance of Male Genital Mutilation,” and as far as I know, the Holy Father has never publicly applied the catechism of his church to the practice of involuntary circumcision of men. According to that catechism, “with the exception of amputations, mutilation, and […]
Russia’s idea is now Putin’s
Escalation at Ukraine’s borders raises feelings and many questions about motives. Why is Russia threatening a large-scale war? The most common interpretations we hear refer to domains of power, buffer zones, fears of a democratic neighbor, and ghost pains of superpower. Maybe it might upset some if I ask a question, though: Is it Vladimir […]
Who Owns the Holocaust?
He describes the Nazis and the six million Jews they murdered as “two white groups of people.” Oddly enough, Goldberg’s structure is partially correct insofar as it follows fairly closely the modern identification of race as a “social construction”. The term “white” was born precisely to identify those who should not be considered slaves to […]
"For children": The last refuge for villains against encryption
“Patriotism,” Samuel Johnson said in 1775, “is the last refuge of the villain.” Today, it is working more towards the first resort than the last resort. Both the UK and US governments have relied on this approach for years – “TERRORISTS use encryption! You don’t like TERRORISTS, do you?” – poor success in creating public […]
Why the number of failed elections is increasing
The first reason why the shocked election is on the rise is that public opinion is becoming increasingly unstable. I have noticed this for a long time in my work in new democracies. Now that is true almost everywhere. As public opinion also polarizes, voters are increasingly living in their own echoes. As a result, […]
Pororeki, Eurovision candidates and nasal Covid-19 spray against all variations: Finland at World Press
He wrote in his video “When the price of petrol was 2e / liter and you live in Lapland, where there is a long distance everywhere,” the application spread. “How many carrots per kilometer does that model get?” asked for a comment. The field is driven by its reindeer-powered sledge in traditional Luuhka – a […]
Vladimir Putin is not the Neville Chamberlain the US / NATO is looking for
It is the boiler that calls the boiler black. More than 30 years after the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact, 77 years after the end of World War II, the United States still holds 40,000 troops in Germany. For 45 years, it was justified to defend Germany from the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. […]
We need a great reset – and a different burden of proof
That meeting and its theme give rise to a number of new theories – we all get microchips for continuous monitoring by a “social credit system” run by a single world government, etc. – and in our 21st century authoritarian era, it’s hard to accuse anyone of fearing movements in that direction. I think the […]
Cryptocurrency and the shocking revelation that white supremacists like money
I have no doubt that the claim is true. It is also true of a remark in several paragraphs: “Nothing is inherently criminal or extreme in it, and most of its users have no connection to the far right.” However, you won’t hear much from this perspective in the mainstream media reports on the subject. […]
Sebastian Kurz and three reasons why people run for office
Speaking of Kurz, he announced last week he was leaving politics. The champion of political communication that he was, he nicely explained his resignation. Apparently the birth of his son was the moment that triggered the decision. While this may have been one reason, I think he also came to the conclusion that a quick […]
A useful relationship based on political sharing goes beyond Scottish interest in Finnish prisons
Last week, the SNP held its annual meeting to discuss the party’s future political direction and agenda. The party has recently strengthened, and a poll released after the conference has shown a majority in favor of Scottish independence. During the conference, a study was presented which “considers other more successful models for dealing with crime, […]
Vienna is negotiating the lifting of sanctions
The path taken during the six intensive rounds of negotiations in Vienna did not lead to success due to the excessive demands and unrealistic attitudes of the United States. We are now starting a new round of negotiations. The main objective of these negotiations is to restore the rights of the Iranian people and to […]
70 days left for 70 years of Olympic relationships
At that time, Finland was one of the first Western countries to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with China. Finland presented a truly global vision to invite China to the Olympics ； China, for its part, made a quick decision to leave despite time pressure and other difficulties. Eventually, the debut of the Chinese delegation […]
Letter from SNP member Douglas Chapman in response to Anthony Heron’s column
You will be delighted that many of us agree with you, and we are exploring options to grow and prosper this relationship with our Nordic neighbors. I have not long since returned from the 73rd plenary session of the Nordic Council in Copenhagen last month, which I was fortunate to attend as an observer. It […]
An independent Scotland would fit in well with the Nordic Council
At the end of the 2021 Scottish elections, one of Nicola Sturgeon’s most unexpected congratulations was a Member of Parliament for the Finnish Center Party. Miko Kärnä. Kärnä not only seemed to support Scottish independence, but also showed a desire for Scotland to have observer status in the Nordic Council. While independence seems unlikely to […]
Employment of people with disabilities, sustainable development goals and human vehicles: Finland in the world press
The Finnish government, which is setting up the program as part of a special state-owned company called the Work Channel, has emphasized that it must be seen as a last resort when all other employment attempts have failed. This week, the South African newspaper Daily Maverick emphasized Finland’s commitment and continued success in achieving the […]
HS: Finland is taking a new initiative to combat institutional racism and hate speech
The measures outlined in the program include methods for tackling social and structural inequalities in the country, promoting diversity in working life and the commitment of those in power to inclusion and equality. It also seeks to raise awareness of various forms of racism, to step up research and data collection on them, and to […]
KFC got involved in a small dispute over the decision to import chicken to Finland
Iltalehti reports that KFC launched a small media storm on Wednesday when Janne EinolaThe CEO of KFC Finland stated that the company uses poultry procured from Poland in all its Finnish offices. Einola answered a Tweet author Hanna Hamina, Executive Director of the Finnish Poultry Association, who asked from which country KFC procures its meat. […]
For the first time in Finland, researchers found a dog parasite that can infect humans
The owner sent a stool and dog stool sample to the vet, who reported the discovery to the University of Helsinki. The results of a DNA test performed at the University of Eastern Finland confirmed that this was a Linguatula serrata infection. Although parasites are called tongue worms, they are crustaceans that live in the […]
The Baltic countries are struggling to cope with the growing number of cases as the COVID-19 crisis worsens
The Latvian Ministry of Health has set a limit of 3,000 COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The number of daily deaths in the country has risen to more than 20. Sweden is already committed to helping Latvia by sending medical resources, including 120 respirators, 30 pumps and more than 300 monitors. Infection rates and hospitalizations have […]
White-tailed deer, recycled cooking oil and ADHD in dogs: Finland in the world press
The population of white-tailed deer has since grown exponentially in Finland and reached 60,000 in 2019–2020. A fictional version of the deer’s historical journey appeared in a 1979 novel Bobbi: The father of the Finnish white-tailed deer from the user Matt Niemi and Mary Sharp. The Finnish fast food chain Hesburger and the oil refining […]
Questionnaire: Compulsory vaccination shares Finnish public opinion
MT reported that compulsory vaccination received the strongest support from men aged 65 and older, and seven out of ten respondents expressed their approval. In addition, 58 percent of women in the same age group supported the idea. About half of men and women under the age of 30 opposed mandatory vaccination. The biggest difference […]
The University of Helsinki argued for the second time this week
After investigating the matter, the faculty stated that it had stated that it had contacted four university students about possible arrangements for Islamic education in elementary school and that the candidates had indeed been selected on the basis of their surname; that is, those with a Finnish name were given priority. The department has since […]
The increase in homeless youth and the cocaine boom in Finland: Today’s news review
Homelessness among young people is growing in Finland Homelessness among young people is growing in Finland, although it is often not reported, says STT. The Finnish Center for Housing Finance and Development (ARA) estimates that people under the age of 25 accounted for one-fifth of Finland’s homeless population last year. However, experts believe the number […]
Emission-free cement, bio-based bottle cap and comedy success: Finland in the world press
Cement, one of the most important ingredients in concrete, is currently the most widely used Building Material in the world, accounting for 7% of the world’s CO2 emissions. French luxury fashion brand Chanel has collaborated with Finnish startup company Sulapac to create a bio-based perfume bottle cap. Chanel’s 125 ml Le Eaux de Chanel fragrances […]
Migri: Processing times for work-based residence permits were shortened from last year
According to Migri, the goal is to grant applicants a permit within a month by 2023. It seeks to achieve this by increasing automation and developing more efficient authorization processes. The Finnish Immigration Service also claims that experts like IT experts got a residence permit faster this year than ever before, and they received a […]
Uutissuomalainen: Almost half of Finns oppose the health tax
Although only one-third of men responded to the new measures, the corresponding figure for women was 39 percent. The tax received the strongest support from 30-44 year olds, with 44 per cent expressing support for the bill. According to the survey, there are still differences of opinion between age groups. Only 32 per cent of […]
The COVID-19 situation in southwestern Finland is critical, says the coronavirus coordination group
Turku University Hospital currently treats a total of 14 patients with the virus. The growing number of COVID-19 patients may lead to the postponement of major surgeries requiring intensive care. According to the hospital manager of Turku University Hospital Petri Virolainen, the facility had seven COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit earlier this week, […]
Oscar, teenage president and Dubai Expo: Finland in the world press
Sony Classics has secured the rights to the film for release in the United States. Finland has not submitted an Oscar-winning international film since then Aki Kaurismäki A man without a past in 2002. Finnish teenager Nella Salminen rose to the headlines this week when he took on the role of one day President of […]
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is growing and Finland is discontinuing the use of Moderna vaccine: Today’s news review
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continues to grow The latest THL data show that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is steadily increasing in the country. From MondayOf the 33 hospitalizations, 33 of the COVID-19 patients are in intensive care. The number of infections exceeded 6,800 in the last two weeks, which is almost 900 cases […]
COVID-19 adversely affected children’s mental health and the financial situation of families: Today’s news review
Save the Children Finland (Save the Children) has also said that the protracted pandemic has weakened the economic situation of families with children in Finland, which has caused a great demand for food aid. UNICEF: The COVID-19 pandemic could have long-term effects on children’s mental health A new UNICEF report shows that the COVID-19 crisis […]
Underground city, gambling restrictions and the largest hotel: Finland in the world press
Today, the tunnel network – considered one of the largest in the world – includes a swimming pool, go-kart track and hockey track, among others, and provides safe access for pedestrians in winter. The proposed changes to the Finnish Lottery Act, which regulates gambling in the country, made headlines this week. The changes could mean […]
Restaurants are open, slot machines will return as Finland eases restrictions
The restrictions no longer apply to areas in the process of accelerating the epidemic, such as Eastern and Northern Savonia and Kymenlaakso. In the official transmission phase of Uusimaa, Ilta-Sanomat reports that restaurants in the metropolitan area are no longer subject to regulations. Gambling monopoly Veikkaus has announced that in light of the changes, it […]
Report: The population of Finland will start to decline from 2034
By report, the country will see 700,000 more deaths than those born by the end of 2060, assuming the birth rate remains at current levels (1.45). The organization estimates that less than 40,000 babies will be born in Finland each year during the 2060s. Finland has had less than 50,000 births a year for four […]
Extinction Rebellion starts a 10-day demonstration today
The statement also claimed that police are prepared to disperse a demonstration if it endangers public safety or obstructs traffic. prime minister Sanna Marin has commented on the planned event, saying that citizens have the right to express their views and that he trusts that the authorities will deal with the situation properly. “Of course, […]
THL finds a strong link between gambling addiction and financial assistance
The corresponding figure for other respondents was 21 percent. The social benefits provided by Kela were unemployment benefits, sickness allowance, disability pension and social assistance. The study also found that gambling problems were more common among the unemployed. Although 3 per cent of the population had gambling addiction, the number rose to 16 per cent […]
Finland secretly organized distance learning for Finnish children at the al-Hol camp
A total of 23 Finnish children volunteered for the program, which provided learning materials such as pictures and videos through their mother’s phone’s Whatsapp app. The Finnish daily Helsingin-Sanomat broke first shaking on Sunday. The distance learning program was kept hidden from Kurdish authorities, who run a refugee camp with more than 60,000 male family […]
Concerns about rural migration, laboratory-grown coffee and shortage of technology experts: Finland in the world press
Perceived lack of respect and outdated attitudes towards ethnic and sexual minorities have also driven women out of the countryside. Migration has accelerated depopulation in rural areas, and some municipalities are trying to make up for the shortage of skilled labor. Due to growing concerns about climate change and deforestation, Finnish researchers have developed a […]
Iltalehti: Police warn of new “dangerous” bottle bomb trend in TikTok
The bottles are placed in different places such as mailboxes, backyards and drains. The next explosion will be saved and downloaded to TikTok. Detective Sergeant Mikko Pitkänen said According to Iltalehti, one bomb was detonated even in the sandbox of a kindergarten playground. Although no one was injured in the blast, it caused extensive damage […]
Kainuu residents receive gift cards for pizza, fuel as a vaccination incentive
President of the Bank Martti Pulkkinen told Helsingin-Sanomat that the primary goal of the initiative is to motivate Kuhmo residents – who have a vaccination rate of less than 70 percent for adults under 40 – to get the first attack. There are 1,000 doses set aside for the campaign, and there is a vaccination […]
The police are investigating a hacking in the city of Helsinki, which involves more than 140 victims
The suspect, who specializes in social services for teenagers and adults, has since been fired. The motive for the data breach, which is believed to have occurred between 2019 and 2021, remains unclear. Markus Metsänen, the detective leading the investigation, said Iltalehti says that the crime is being investigated as a crime under the Data […]
Parasitic wasps, berry pickers and the treatment of blindness: Finland in the world press
However, they did not know that some larvae did not contain one, but two parasites, creatures: Hyposoter horticola, a wasp that breaks the larva before it can start to become butterflies, and a small rare “hyperparasitoid” wasp that lives Hyposoter horticola and kill it when the latter kills the caterpillar. Females of larger wasps also […]
IS: Dozens of children are abducted in Finland every year
According to Räisänen, the most common reason for abducting a parent is to move to a country that they believe offers better views or that would act as a safety net. In many cases, the abductor has a new love hobby, work or study opportunity abroad, and does not trust the other parent to take […]
HS: The Finnish baby boom is unusual, even internationally
Although Finland’s rising fertility rate has been a subject From last year’s debate, new statistics have surprised scientists. There are significant regional differences in birth rates; However, the effects of the pandemic are least reflected in the Nordic countries, with only Sweden reporting a small decrease in births. Tomáš Sobotka, a researcher from the Vienna […]
Almost half of all young Finns believe that humanity is doomed, according to a global study on climate change
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports that 43 per cent of young Finns believe that “humanity is doomed” compared to the world average of 56 per cent. In addition, 54 percent of Finns believe the government is lying about the effectiveness of its climate policy, while the global figure is 64 percent. Only 36 percent of all […]
Helsinki metro, tram connections will be suspended for two days due to a driver strike
HKL has reportedly justified the change on the grounds that it will help its ongoing process dispute With Siemens and to support the expansion of the infrastructure without affecting the staff in any way. However, the drivers’ association has expressed concern about the fate of the employees when HKL becomes a public limited company, arguing […]
The Greens are calling for marijuana to be legalized in Finland
The vote was reportedly very close, and party members approved the initiative with a narrow margin of 183–181. The move has provoked heated debates and divided opinions among Finnish political parties. Evening News reports that the youth wing of the National Coalition Party, which had previously supported the decriminalization of marijuana use and cultivation, expressed […]
Seven brothers, new masters of reality and floorball: Finland in the world press
Numerous plays, TV programs, films and ballets have since been adapted from the book, and its subjects, which focus on the power of literacy and the struggle to reconcile nature with civilization, are still strongly among Finns. Popular true TV series I’m a celebrity … Get me out of here! comes to Finland. The Finnish […]
Aalto University launches free course to help foreign students integrate into Finnish work culture
In a press release Kaisa Paasivirta, which manages the Aalto International Talent program, stated that Finland is in dire need of a skilled workforce and cannot afford to ignore the expertise offered by foreign students. Paasivirta, who helped plan the course, says that she takes into account the special needs of these students and provides […]
Survey: One in ten young adults has considered suicide in the past year
Nearly one in three Finns said they had experienced a pandemic that had adversely affected their mental health, while one in five revealed that they had ever had suicidal thoughts. Marena Kukkonen, The director of the Suicide Prevention Center said MTV suicidal thoughts do not necessarily indicate that a person is in immediate danger of […]
Save the Children: Extremist groups recruit young people through online platforms
According to the report, based on data gathered from research findings, online data collection, and expert interviews, extremists typically have an action plan or strategy designed to identify and target suitable recruitment candidates. In a press release Annukka Kurki, The developer of the Save the Children Finland project, said that these groups are very innovative […]
Women’s hockey, forest discussion and Darude: Finland in the world press
This is the thirteenth time the team has won bronze in a tournament, and the best result is a silver win in 2019. Finland lost 2-1 in the quarterfinals to the USA. The role of Finnish forests in combating climate change was discussed this week. The draft new EU forestry strategy, published in June, largely […]
Helsinki bans the use of e-scooters on weekends after midnight
The electric scooters present have become a popular travel device since they were launched in the city in 2019. However, they have been associated with numerous accidents and injuries this summer. Services such as Meilahti First Aid and Töölö Hospital have reported a sharp rise rise in scooter injuries after May. A significant number of […]
The University of Helsinki is the only Finnish university on the top 200 list
The University of Oxford in the UK was declared the best university in the world (public or private) for the sixth year in a row. The California Institute of Technology (USA) and Harvard University (USA) ranked second, while Stanford University (USA) ranked fourth. U.S. universities rose from the top eight to ten, strengthening the country’s […]
Finnish police arrested members of a large marijuana smuggling district
Operation Based on information received from Operation Trojan Shield / Greenlight, the Finnish authorities began investigating a drug trafficking group operating in Finland. Inside something Press release, Senior Inspector of the Helsinki Police Department Toni Uusikivi revealed that police uncovered a significant amount of illegally imported marijuana in February. The drugs were smuggled into the […]
Meet Osku, Finland’s new first puppy
The Tenterfield Terrier is a relatively new dog breed in Finland. It originated in Australia, where it was widely bred to destroy pests such as rats. The first Tenterfield Terrier was brought to Finland three years ago. Dogs of this breed are often described as agile, intelligent and adaptable and are well suited for families […]
Tree hugging competition, pharmacy drones and reading lesson: Finland in the world press
Due to travel restrictions, participation was by invitation only; However, the organizers have encouraged anyone interested to participate in the TreeHugging World Championships in 2021. Competitors can submit picture hugs himself from his favorite tree 28. by August. This week, the Finnish drone service company Flyby Guys is testing the pharmacy’s drone delivery program in […]
Summer may be coming back this weekend when the rains are finally declining
It’s also the warmest day, as low-pressure conditions finally subside and provide a cooler climate. Meteorologists suggest that good weather seekers plan their outdoor activities for this day. Warm weather is forecast to peak in western Finland, where mercury is forecast to rise to 22 degrees on Saturday. Temperatures in south-eastern and southern Finland can […]
Domestic tourism record, medical marijuana and threats against Kela: Today’s news review
According to other news, the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) has reportedly struggled to cope with the high demand for COVID-19 tests, while the number of clients threatening Kela (Finnish Social Insurance Institution) employees has doubled since last year. Finnish home tourism reached a record in July According to a report According to Statistics […]
The crisis phone received a record number of calls in July
In my mind, this summer, several young men sought help, unlike previous years. Although the emergency number was contacted by about as many concerned loved ones as last year, the total number of suicide calls has dropped slightly. The NGO has also seen moderately more calls for loneliness. The feeling of loneliness and isolation has […]
Green hydrogen, space junk and raccoon: Finland in the world press
The plant also produces oxygen and thermal energy as by-products. The project is being developed by the Finnish green hydrogen producer P2X Solutions. Several technology and space websites, including TechCrunch and Space.com, reported that American aerospace maker Rocket Lab is releasing Finnish CubeSat (a small, square-shaped satellite measuring 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 […]
New restrictions on restaurants in Uusimaa and South Karelia are entering the community mediation phase
In areas such as South Savo, which are in the process of accelerating the epidemic, restaurants will have to close at 12 noon. Currently, only bars and eateries in the Itä-Savo Hospital District and Lapland (except Rovaniemi) are allowed to be open without a curfew. Restrictions are likely to be eased in the event sector; […]
The democratic journey in Tunisia continues
The debate over whether or not the measures taken by President Said were constitutional has attracted the attention of national experts and international observers, as the Constitutional Court cannot rule on the matter. Unfortunately, this debate has obscured the notion that what happened in Tunisia was an indication of how Tunisia’s democracy has not worked. […]
