Tag: Hybrid
Finland joins NATO in the crisis decision-making exercise
In the exercises, responses to a “civilian-military scenario that takes place in a hybrid environment” are practiced, says the Finnish Defense Forces. But there are no troops involved.
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Tesla is February’s best-selling car
Tesla was the best-selling car model in February. A total of 172 units were sold, beating Toyota with 98 cars sold. This is according to the summary of the Icelandic Association of the Automotive Industry. “Electric cars are the most popular among new cars, accounting for almost 40 percent,” but closely followed by plug-in hybrids […]
THL: More than half of Finland has hybrid covid immunity
Three years have passed since the first confirmed case of Covid-19 was detected in Finland.
More than half of Finns have COVID-19 antibodies caused by both the vaccine and the disease: study
Randomly selected adults aged 18-85 from different parts of Finland were invited to the study, and blood samples were taken from almost 9,800 people. Antibodies to the coronavirus infection in children and adolescents were also examined using anonymized surplus serum samples from the HUS diagnostic center. These studies have made it possible to assess the […]
NATO pledges to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’
ISTANBUL – NATO on Friday reaffirmed its solidarity with Ukraine in the “heroic defense” of its nation as the alliance “solemnly” marks one year of Moscow’s “brutal” war against Kiev. “We pay tribute to the lives lost, and we deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including of Ukraine’s residential and civilian and energy infrastructures, […]
Half of Finnish employees would consider leaving work without a remote work option: Survey
This opinion was most common among 18- to 29-year-olds, with 64% stating that the ability to work remotely was an important factor in their choice of job. Despite the return to the office, the study found that telecommuting has had a positive impact on job satisfaction, productivity and work autonomy, with 60%, 54% and 50% […]
Autoilijaliitto is planning a network of charging points for electric cars around Finland
There are currently around 150,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on Finland’s roads, but there may be few charging points.
Car sales collapse, electric car sales up 43%
At the end of the year, plug-in cars (including hybrids) accounted for almost half of all cars sold in Finland.
Helsinki Ink Tattoo Convention presents various artists and styles 31.3.-2.4.2023
The popularity of tattoos has grown year by year, and visitors to Helsinki Ink will have a wide selection of different current styles. The industry has also developed in all respects, with better quality tools and colors available and a focus on customer safety. “The stylistic trends are emphasizing hybrids or emphasizing contrasts. Other styles […]
Finland is facing even more threats from the hybrid effect and energy supply, according to the ministry’s risk assessment
The report published on Tuesday is the first national risk assessment since 2018, and its authors state to what extent the threats facing Finland have changed.
Security expert: GPS jamming of Finnish planes likely Russian hybrid attack
Similar disruptions to air traffic lights have often been observed in the Black Sea region near the villa of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Monday papers: Hybrid threats and forbidden logs
Hybrid threats and sabotage concerns will make domestic headlines on Monday.
Finland and Sweden promise to join NATO together
HELSINKI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Ways to further strengthen cooperation between Finland and Sweden, especially on their path to membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), topped the agenda for talks held here by Sweden’s newly elected Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and her host and Finnish counterpart, Sanna Marin, on Friday. The two prime […]
Most of the highly educated people who move to Finland settle in well
However, there are also areas for development. As many as 39 percent are considering leaving Finland in the near future. Almost one in five (17%) has adapted either somewhat or very poorly. Unemployment, insufficient language skills and a lack of Finnish friends most likely lead to housing difficulties. – It is vital for Finland that […]
EU strengthens infrastructure protection Bloomberg
Member states must strengthen their energy and other key sectors against potential sabotage, the bloc warned Europe must take steps to protect its energy, communications, transport and other critical infrastructure from potential sabotage, the European Commission will recommend this week, according to Bloomberg. The EU’s governing body will also issue a “blueprint” for responding to […]
Minister of Defense: Finland is prepared for hybrid impact companies
Europe should prepare for more hybrid attacks, but Finland currently does not have a major hybrid threat, said Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen (Cen).
Latvia: refugees and migrants arbitrarily detained, tortured and forced to “voluntarily” return to their countries
Many faced beatings and electric shocks with tasers, including on the genitals. Some were illegally forced to “voluntarily” return to their homeland. “Latvia has set a cruel ultimatum to refugees and migrants: agree to return “voluntarily” to their countries, or be stuck at the border facing arrest, illegal return and torture. In some cases, their […]
Danish news Round-Up: Heavy traffic is expected when the autumn holidays begin
Saturday 15 October from 10.00-14.00 has been highlighted as probably the busiest period on Danish roads due to the autumn holidays, which start tonight and last until Sunday 23 October. A large number of families are expected to take the week off, and many choose to spend it in their holiday homes. It is also […]
This is how Europe increases preparedness after the attack on Nord Stream
The protection of important infrastructure will now be addressed within the EU. A piquant coincidence was that the gas pipeline Baltic Pipe, which crosses the Nord Stream in the Baltic Sea, was inaugurated the same week that it began to be discovered that it was a matter of sabotage against the Nord Stream. The explosions […]
Remote work is still largely regulated at the company level in Europe
These can cover important issues such as health and safety, working hours and compensation. Although the right to interrupt has recently been extended in several countries, it is not widespread across the EU and its implementation varies across Member States. A new publication from Eurofound Remote work in the EU highlights the main differences and […]
Kia’s Ceed has record sales volume in Europe
Seoul [South Korea]August 23 (ANI/Global Economic): Ceed, Kia’s [000270] European strategic model, has recorded record sales in the European market for 10 years. According to IR data from Hyundai Motor and Kia on the 22nd, the Ceed is Hyundai Motor Group’s best-selling model in Europe from January to July this year. A total of 90,120 […]
Mercedes sports cars roll off the production line to the west coast of Finland
Finnish contract vehicle manufacturer Valmet Automotive has signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz for the production of Mercedes-AMG GT sports cars in Uusikaupunki on the west coast of Finland. Coupés are produced both as hybrid models and with regular internal combustion engines. Production will start at the end of next year. Valmet Automotive estimates that car […]
Union vision: Out of sight, out of mind – out of the loop?
Studies show that most workplace collaborations take place between colleagues who work in close proximity to each other. We are less likely to involve colleagues we rarely see. We have a proximity bias. A bias at the turning pointProximity bias is when we consciously or unconsciously orient ourselves towards the people who are physically close […]
Finland may face a new wave of coronavirus infections before autumn
Lasse LehtonenThe director of HUS’s Diagnostic Center tweeted yesterday that 42.2 percent of the laboratory tests analyzed at the center came back positive in the first week of July. Up to 88 percent of those were caused by either BA.5 or BA.4, both of which are highly contagious and have caused spikes around the world. […]
Europe’s greenest country is not good for electric car owners, study claims
Denmark is one of the worst European countries to own an electric vehicle, claims a new study by Uswitch – the UK-based price comparison service. Despite the fact that more electric vehicles are registered than it has square kilometers of land, the country ranked as number 29 among the 33 countries that were evaluated for […]
It’s official: Testing of the updated eastern border fence could begin this summer
The trial fencing of the border between southeastern Finland and Russia can start already this summer, they estimate Matti PitkäniityHead of the Border Guard’s international cooperation unit. The fence will probably be installed in separate parts, he told Yle TV1’s morning show on Friday. "We have to remember that we have a 1340 km border […]
Parliament approved the amendments to the Border Guard Act
Read more: Parliament rejected a last-minute demand to reform the Border Guard Act (July 5, 2022) The Finnish opposition thanks the committee’s report on reforming the Border Guard Act (July 1, 2022) Parliament also approved a motion to update the Emergency Powers Act to allow emergency powers to be used in response to a hostile […]
The Parliament approves the amendment of the Border Act to prevent hybrid attacks
On Thursday, Finnish MPs approved the amendments to the country’s border law, which give the authorities the possibility to close borders or limit the number of border crossing points in exceptional circumstances. The change aims to protect the country from hybrid attacks that could potentially target its eastern border with Russia. Poland and the Baltic […]
Roskilde 2022: A party for the senses through art and culture
After several years with unprecedented times, fittingly enough, this year’s Roskilde Festival, the 50th anniversary of the calendar stand, was in itself also quite unprecedented. From the lukewarm (at best) line-up to the lack of volunteers, questions would always be asked – and even more so at a festival that is apparently frequented by people […]
Parliament rejected a last-minute call to reconsider the reform of the Border Guard Act
The ability to limit border crossings is seen as a way to protect against hybrid influence campaigns involving the use of asylum seekers. However, three of the five ruling parties were concerned about whether the decision is in line with international agreements, especially after Lithuanian laws barred illegal migrants from applying for asylum. found to […]
The parliamentary committee recommends closing the eastern border in exceptional cases
The Parliamentary Administration Committee has proposed amendments to the Border Guard Act that could be introduced in exceptional circumstances. The provisions include allowing border crossings at certain border crossing points and concentrating asylum applications on only one border crossing point. In its press release on the results, the committee stated that members unanimously endorsed the […]
The Finnish opposition thanks the committee’s report on reforming the Border Guard Act
Both Perussuomalaiset and Kokoomus hailed the result as a great victory, saying that they had succeeded in making amendments to the government’s proposal that would allow the border to be closed to asylum seekers if a hostile campaign against Finland is carried out. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal next week. “This was […]
YLE: Most Finnish legislators are in favor of strengthening the fence at the eastern border
The control of the border between Finland and Russia has broken into the political debate for several reasons: the possibility of a hybrid operation to bring refugees to the border, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s and Sweden’s aspirations to join NATO. Earlier this spring, the Border Guard began investigating and planning the possible strengthening […]
Explanation: Most MPs are in favor of building fences on the Finnish-Russian border
Yle’s research has revealed widespread support in Parliament for building stronger fences on Finland’s eastern border. Yle’s survey was answered by 124,200 MPs, 88 of whom expressed support for such a measure, 22 opposed and 14 did not want to comment. Of the political parties, only the Left Alliance was against the proposal in the […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: State of Åland, Prime Minister in Washington bids farewell to Covid tracking application
Jyväskylän Central Finland According to Uutissuomalainen ‘s opinion poll, almost 60 percent of Finns would be willing to allow a military presence in Åland, an autonomous and demilitarized province. 58 per cent of the respondents said they would allow the army to deploy troops to Åland. 16% were in favor of maintaining the current demilitarized […]
Science Round-Up: Hybrid work is the future, and companies will benefit from it, the study claims
While many companies insist that employees return to the office full time is a new one examination from Aarhus University suggests that a mix of personal work and telework is better for business. According to the study, which was conducted in collaboration with researchers from Germany and Sweden, hybrid work plans have encouraged innovation and […]
Monday’s papers: Hockey, signs of summer and Putin’s health
Lions won gold on Sunday at the Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships at home after winning 4-3 in Canada overtime. The final of Sunday evening was held in Tampere, Prime Minister Sanna Marinn hometown. Several outlets have an ecstatic prime minister dressed in a Lions shirt. These contrast of images with the sharply gloomy Marin, […]
Eva: Finns are prepared for problems on the NATO road
“The security study reveals that the risks associated with applying for NATO membership have been realistically assessed in Finland.” analyzed Fin. “According to Finns, starting the membership process increases the risk of being the target of harmful actions by Russia, but on the other hand, it is believed that the risk has a reward. Threatening […]
Helsinki comments on hosting NATO bases or nuclear weapons
The Prime Minister says that nuclear weapons are prohibited by law in Finland Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said her nation’s accession to NATO would not imply an obligation to host NATO’s military bases or nuclear weapons. None of the ideas are being discussed right now, she told an Italian newspaper during a working visit […]
Migri: The Finnish-language TikTok video criticizing Ukrainians is "disinformation"
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has told a video on the TikTok social media platform that a woman is calling on Ukrainians fleeing their country "ungrateful" is disinformation. In a video that has since been removed, a woman who claims to be a nurse at a reception center in the city of Yuan in eastern […]
Niinistö will meet with US senators in Helsinki on Monday
President Sauli Niinistö meets with the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell and three other Republican senators in Helsinki on Monday. Others are John Barrasso From Wyoming, Susan Collins Reputation and John Cornyn From Texas. According to a press release from Niinistö’s office on Sunday afternoon, he and the senators are scheduled to […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Back to school, failed Covid strategy and wall construction
Students will return to classes on Tuesday after a ten-day strike by teachers seeking a general 2 percent increase. Helsingin sanomat newspaper title claims that "the children had to pay the bill again." "I feel in my heart that this was not good for children," City of Helsinki Student Welfare Manager, Vesa Nevalainen told HS. […]
Odyssey in Odessa, (S) sprints into NATO and the culture panel on abortions
The Social Democrats’ quick decisions in the NATO issue The question of a Swedish application to the military alliance NATO has also characterized this week and the speed, not least with regard to the Social Democrats’ decision on a yes or no to NATO membership, has been pushed up further. At the same time as […]
A pro-Russia convoy will pass through the Helsinki region this weekend
A convoy of about 20 vehicles will take part in a pro-Russian demonstration planned for the metropolitan area this weekend. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 8, the day before Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and Victory Day in Europe on May 9th. According to police, the […]
Yle’s poll: One-third of MPs believe conscription should be mandatory for women
According to Yle’s straw survey, about a third of the deputies who responded said they were in favor of conscription for women. Out of 200 Finnish MPs, 113 answered the survey. Thirty of them said they were in favor of conscription for women, while 69 MPs opposed the idea. Meanwhile, 14 MPs said they were […]
Finnair makes ninth consecutive loss-making quarter, announces cost cuts
However, the change is twofold, as a coronavirus pandemic that has eased its grip has led to the normalization of travel in southern Asia – India, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Europe and the United States. “Over the past two years, Finnair has faced two major disruptions on a historical scale: the global pandemic […]
Wednesday leaves: NATO surprise, ringing on the rise and cool days ahead
The debate over Finland’s possible accession to NATO has been a constant story about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it has often risen to international headlines. Helsingin Sanomat writes on Wednesday that the speed with which Finland has made progress with its NATO membership has surprised Russia considerably. HS adds that the Russian media now […]
Finland limits its electricity transmission capacity from Russia
Finland’s national grid operator Fingrid has announced that it will limit the transmission capacity of cross-border connections in Russia from Sunday, April 24. In its press release, the company said that it was working to secure the security of the Finnish energy system. "The decision is based on an assessment of the risks to the […]
The high demand for used electric cars is causing congestion in the Finnish market
The recent rise in gasoline prices has shaken the car market and dealers are struggling to keep up with growing demand for electric and hybrid cars. Demand is so high that shortages and congestion mean that many customers have to wait for their new vehicles. Finland is dependent on imports of electric cars from other […]
Work keeps Finns abroad – however, most Finns abroad would be willing to work remotely for Finnish employers
The most common reasons for returnees to return to Finland are related to close friends and family in their home country or the desire to live in Finland instead of being attracted to the labor market. Less than 10 percent of returnees cited the opportunity to continue their careers as a key reason for returning. […]
Russia may try to find weak links with MPs during the NATO debate, the expert warns
Deputies may be intimidated or pressured by Russia when the debate on Finland’s possible NATO membership begins in Parliament next week. Jukka SavolainenThe head of Hybrid CoE’s Vulnerability and Resilience Unit told Yle that Russia is expected – but not certain – to seek to influence the debate. Hybrid CoE, or European Center of Excellence […]
Government report: The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO would increase security in the Baltic Sea region
The government has provided a detailed report to Parliament "fundamental changes" in the foreign and security policy environment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as part of a process expected to lead to a decision to join NATO or not. The publication of the report has been widely regarded as the beginning of an official […]
Wednesday’s Papers: NATO Reports Heads to Parliament, Domestic Violence During Covid and Nursing Career
On Wednesday, Finland’s debate on NATO membership will proceed as the government reports to Parliament on the change in the foreign and security policy environment as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Helsingin Sanomat wrote that although the report does not take a direct position on NATO membership, it opens a formal debate and […]
Explanation: More than 80% of Finns are ready to visit exhibitions
During the pandemic, virtual fairs and, where restrictions allowed, hybrid events were held. According to a recent study by Kantar, 92% of trade fair visitors want to visit the trade fair on site and only 4% prioritize virtual events. 33% of respondents had participated in virtual fairs during the pandemic. “In normal years, more than […]
Tax returns due in Finland – check if you can claim these deductions
This year’s pre-filled tax returns have now become available to the Tax Administration and the deadline for corrections is May. Taxpayers should always check the information on the pre-filled tax return and add any missing income or deductions. Kaija Selkäinaho From the tax administration. Especially those who worked remotely during the pandemic want to check […]
Jeppe Kofod reacts to violent images from Bucha: perpetrators must be held accountable
Over the past few days, reports of Russian troops leaving Kiev and its suburbs have brought hope that the conflict in Ukraine is escalating. This was before pictures of Bucha were published for all to see. Among a scene of burnt-out vehicles, civilians lie dead in the streets of the newly conquered suburb. Those who […]
Business Round-Up: Report reveals four Danish pension funds with millions invested in mining company accused of using deadly force
Four pension funds have large investments in a gold mining company accused of using deadly force to protest its assets in the North Mara in Tanzania, Danwatch reports. Together, their shares in the Canadian mining company Barrick Gold are worth 73 million kroner. Dozens of Tanzanians have been killed in an attempt to get small […]
Niinistö: Opinion polls show that people’s support is needed for NATO membership
President Sauli Niinistö believes that recent opinion polls, which consistently show a majority in favor of Finland’s accession to NATO, show the support of the people, which is a precondition for the countries applying for an alliance. "NATO needs to know that there is popular support. I think we already have it," Niinistö said in […]
Supo: Russia’s cyber attacks and espionage threaten a growing threat to Finland’s national security
According to the security and intelligence service Supo, the hybrid attacks and illegal intelligence operations carried out by Russia are the biggest threat to Finland’s national security. The agency said on Tuesday that Russia may try to influence the public and political debate on Finland’s possible NATO membership. "Finnish society as a whole must prepare […]
Book industry professionals come together to discuss how books become movies
Another highlight of the program is Todd BrownDirector of International Procurement for XYZ Films, speaking on adapting local material to global audiences. The special features of the event are bilateral meetings with time reserved after the program. Participants are encouraged to book appointments with each other before the start of the event. The matching features […]
Hot Springs and Heli Skiing in Hokkaido
Initially, Finnair was to launch direct flights from Helsinki to the new Chitose Airport from July this year, when Hokkaido will once again become a much more accessible destination for those arriving from Europe and Finland. However, due to the continuing challenges of the global pandemic, the plan has unfortunately been postponed for the time […]
Niinistö: NATO membership would be "most sufficient" Finnish security
President Sauli Niinistö says that it is clear that Finland’s possible NATO membership would permanently increase tensions with Russia at the country’s borders. Niinistö, who was interviewed on Yle TV1 on Saturday, said that the biggest benefit of NATO membership would be "get a deterrent effect". On the other hand, there is a risk of […]
Events at the end of March / beginning of April: All eyes are on CPH: DOX
CPH: DOXcurrent, ends April 3 and online April 1-10; different places; Ticket and program at cpdox.dkCPH: DOX will be a hybrid festival in 2022. All the films will be shown in cinemas, while a selection of films will be part of a nationwide online festival (geo-blocked to Denmark). All films are in English or with […]
Haavisto: Foreign and defense ministers agree on the EU "strategic compass"
EU foreign and defense ministers have reached an agreement a "strategic compass" which directs the future of the bloc’s defense co-operation, according to a tweet from the Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto Monday evening. "Welcomes the agreement reached on the commitment of the EU Strategic Compass to deeper cooperation," Haavisto tweeted on "Finland in the […]
Marin: New reception centers are being opened all over Finland
Finland is preparing to receive more refugees from Ukraine, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said in an interview with Yle in Rovaniemi on Saturday night. He spoke after discussing the crisis with local residents on a provincial trip to Finnish Lapland. According to Marin, it is important that the EU has agreed that those who […]
Finland is updating its security policy on Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Government Coordination Group chaired by the Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) has begun preparing a report assessing the effects of the Ukrainian war on Finland and its possible effects on the country’s foreign, security and defense policy. The report discusses the economic effects of the war and addresses issues related to the provision of key […]
Finnish taxi companies are raising their prices as fuel prices rise
The rise in fuel prices has forced Finnish taxi companies to raise their prices. Finland’s largest taxi company, Taxi Helsinki, has announced that it will increase its starting fee by one euro and the price based on travel time by ten cents per minute from Thursday. The Taxi Exchange Center Local Taxi has also announced […]
Finland is preparing for hybrid attacks on the border
The Ministry of the Interior is preparing a package of amendments to existing laws, which include allowing for the rapid processing of asylum applications at the country’s border. The measures are aimed at preventing similar hybrid attacks as during the border crisis between Belarus and the EU last year. In the summer of 2021, after […]
Niinistö and Putin will talk over the phone on Friday
“President Emmanuel Macron and [German] Chancellor [Olaf] Scholz have done so. I have heard from both that there is a practical obligation to contact Putin if the lines of communication are in order, ”he said. press conference At the presidential palace, refusing to cast the message he intends to deliver to Putin. “I wasn’t going […]
Valio and the energy company St1 are building the largest biogas plant in the Nordic countries
Finnish dairy manufacturer Valio, together with the energy company St1, has built the largest biogas and biogas liquefaction plant in the Nordic countries. The companies have set up a joint venture project called Suomen Lantakaasu, which aims to produce renewable biogas from dairy manure and other agricultural by-products. Biogas is used as a transport fuel. […]
Business Round-Up: Record year for Danish industrial production
After a small dip in 2020, Danish industrial production rose to DKK 925 billion in 2021 – an increase of DKK 78 billion. Revenue rose across all industry groups, with machinery, food and beverages and tobacco leading the way. Together, they accounted for 41.6 percent of total revenue and 37.2 percent of industrial employment. The […]
Yle’s research: Dozens of Finnish MPs say they have been the target of hybrid influence
One in four Finnish MPs reports that they have been the target of some kind of hybrid influence. This means some kind of malicious, state-sponsored campaign to influence another country in various ways. The Greens, the Coalition (NCP) and Social Democrat MPs were most likely to report hybrid advocacy measures. In all, 49 MPs said […]
Yle sources: The government plans to increase defense budgets
Government ministers will meet shortly to discuss an increase in the Defense Forces’ budget, government sources have told Yle. According to sources, the level of defense spending both next year and in the longer term is on the table. However, there has not yet been a political debate on the figures involved or the amounts […]
Niinistö: The extent of European unity "surprise" Russia
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö told Yle’s A-studio’s current affairs program on Monday night that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed Europe. "The European Union is more united than ever," Niinistö said and added that he also believes that the Russian leadership will take into account the extent of European unity. "I’m sure it will surprise […]
Finland will end the national telework recommendation
The nationwide recommendation to work from home whenever possible – a measure aimed at curbing the spread of Covid infections – will end on Monday 28 February. However, jobs across Finland do not expect a mass return of employees, despite the repeal of the recommendation, as two years of teleworking has led to a cultural […]
Forecast: The number of rechargeable vehicles will grow faster than expected in Finland
The share of all-electric cars is expected to rise to 17 percent this year and the share of rechargeable hybrids to 23 percent of first registrations. In particular, registrations of all-electric vehicles are expected to increase, accounting for about a third of first registrations in 2025 and almost two-thirds in 2030. The Finnish car fleet […]
Experts: Finland’s nuclear project "directly supports the production of nuclear weapons in Russia"
Two professors told Yle that Fennovoima’s nuclear power project, which is partly owned by Russian companies, involves major risks related to the Russian nuclear industry. The project uses a Russian state-owned Rosatom reactor, which also produces Russian nuclear weapons. "If we invest in Russia’s nuclear power in this current structure of Fennovoima, we will directly […]
South Korea’s car production, exports and sales decreased in January
Seoul [South Korea]February 16 (ANI / Global Economic): South Korea’s car production, exports and sales all declined last month due to downtime at some factories and a global shortage of car chips. However, exports exceed $ 4 billion over three consecutive months with strong sales of environmentally friendly vehicles. According to the report “Automotive industry […]
Marin: Finland could provide financial assistance to Ukraine
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Sunday that Finland could provide financial assistance to Ukraine if attacked. Speaking at a press conference sent about his official residence via Yle Radio Finland, the Prime Minister said that it was clear that Ukraine’s right to self-determination must be respected. However, he said the situation "is more […]
National round: Two men deny guilt in killing 22-year-old Aalborg woman
Two 36-year-old men from Vendsyssel today deny guilt in the murder of Mia Skadhauge Stevn, a 22-year-old woman who is still missing after getting into a vehicle early Sunday morning in Aalborg. Confirmation of the vehicle’s license plate dramatically led police to the address of one of the suspects yesterday morning. Searches have been made […]
The increase in the birth rate in Finland is not due to Covid alone
Unlike in many other countries, the birth rate in Finland started to rise during the coronavirus pandemic. While there does not appear to be an unequivocal reason for this trend, researchers are now looking for answers to both the effects of the pandemic and changing values and attitudes. Birth rates in Finland fell steadily for […]
Business Round-Up: Government Refuses to Help Majority of Homeowners Affected by Paralyzing Heat Bills
The government is strongly opposed to a proposal to financially help hundreds of thousands of people in Denmark with huge heating bills – primarily homeowners serviced by gas, where there is no alternative energy supply. Yesterday, the Danish People’s Party and the Conservatives presented a bill that proposes that the government should help the affected […]
Denmark is high on the democracy index
Downhill course Democracy got a hit last year from a global perspective, as only 21 countries (representing 6.6 percent of the world population) had what the EIU classified as full democracies. In last year’s index, that figure was 23 countries (8.4 percent of the world population). Similarly, the proportion of the global population living in […]
Finland will abandon the telework recommendation at the end of February
“Even if the national telecommuting recommendation ended, it would be possible to monitor it regionally,” it said. press release. The government is currently recommending that in areas where the virus is spreading through the community, workers should work remotely whenever possible. The government announced last week that it has decided to ease restrictions on managing […]
9th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS focuses on global bio-based design
The two-day hybrid BIOSYMBIOSIS design seminar will bring to the fore Finnish and international top names in bio-based design, some of which will present their work for the first time in Finland. The language of the seminar is English. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 is dedicated to the theme “Finding the Path to a Sustainable Future: […]
The plan behind Russia’s new warfare
The Swedish government flags cyber attacks on the financial system, and among other things calls the Governor of the Riksbank to a meeting. Security expert Katarina Engberg believes that the background is the extensive sanctions that will be imposed on Russia if the armed forces attack Ukraine. – It may then happen that the Russian […]
STT: The government will end the telework recommendation
The Finnish government intends to end the national telework recommendation by March, according to the news agency STT. The government’s Covid ministerial working group discussed the issue at its meeting on Tuesday morning. The group expressed support for the recommendations of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, which include […]
According to Finland’s THL, emergency authorizations may be needed until the end of March
“It is epidemiologically justified to impose a country-wide mandate,” it said opinion was presented to the government on Tuesday. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said yesterday, as the government weighed its response to the epidemiological situation, it was unaware of any proposals to appeal to the emergency services. At the request of the hospital districts, […]
Current coronavirus restrictions will continue until mid-February
Finland will continue the current coronary virus regulations until mid-February, after which the restrictions will be phased out, according to the Prime Minister’s press release Sanna Marin. At a news conference on Tuesday after long negotiations with the five-party governing coalition, the minister said the government will continue to update its coronavir strategy over the […]
HS: Most Finns would suspend asylum applications if hit by a hybrid attack
About one in six (17%) of respondents thought that the country should continue to receive asylum applications. One-fifth of the respondents, on the other hand, did not have an opinion on the matter. According to the daily, the answers varied significantly depending on the political position. The suspension of the reception of asylum applications if […]
