Tag: Iltalehti
Thursday’s papers: More restrictions on selling real estate to foreigners, gender neutrality in the military and close encounters in the sky
Iltalehti reports that Finland may impose even stricter restrictions on real estate purchases by foreign parties.
Swedish Prime Minister issues update on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military bloc at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister updates on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military alliance at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
NATO aspiring to abandon neighbor – media
When Trkiye blocks Swedish access, Finnish media reports that Helsinki can proceed on its own After declaring that Finland and Sweden would join NATO, the Finnish government is now preparing to leave its neighbor behind, Iltalehti daily reported on Monday, citing insider sources. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto summoned the leaders of political parties to his […]
NATO aspirant abandons neighbor – media
When Trkiye blocks Swedish access, Finnish media reports that Helsinki can proceed on its own After declaring that Finland and Sweden would join NATO together, the Finnish government is now preparing to leave its neighbor behind, Iltalehti daily reported on Monday, citing insider sources. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto summoned the leaders of political parties to […]
Finland’s president talks about the chances of NATO’s bid without Sweden
The idea of separate bids reportedly arose out of a diplomatic spat with Trkiye Helsinki remains determined to join NATO alongside Stockholm, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has said. The two Nordic countries applied simultaneously, but due to the differences in their relations with alliance member Trkiye, their bids may be viewed separately by Ankara. “We […]
Finland’s president comments on NATO’s bid without Sweden
The idea of separate bids reportedly arose out of a diplomatic spat with Trkiye Helsinki remains determined to join NATO alongside Stockholm, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has said. The two Nordic countries applied simultaneously, but due to the differences in their relations with alliance member Trkiye, their bids may be viewed separately by Ankara. “We […]
Monday’s papers: Surgical operations, pandemic hangovers and the most stressful time of the year
Iltalehti suggests that the approach of Christmas is the most stressful time for most people.
Monday papers: Paperless issues, loss of faith and cutting hair
The government failed to get a bill across the finish line that would have made life easier for undocumented migrants, Iltalehti reports.
The content of Finland’s draft law on NATO membership was revealed by the media
Officials have reportedly used the ?threat? from Russia as a reason to join the US-led military bloc The draft bill on Finland’s NATO membership contains no restrictions on the bloc’s bases and the deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil, Iltalehti newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing foreign policy and security sources. According to the outlet, […]
Details of Finland’s potential NATO membership revealed by the media
Officials have reportedly listed the ?threat? by Russia as a reason to join the US-led military bloc The draft bill on Finland’s NATO membership does not include any restrictions on the bloc’s bases and deployment of nuclear weapons on its soil to deter Russia, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported on Wednesday, citing foreign policy and security […]
Monday’s papers: Strange lights, exchange of ruble and harvesting of berries
Readers of Iltalehti report that they saw strange light shows near the eastern border on Monday morning.
Thursday’s papers: cost of living support, visa restrictions and trendy non-alcoholic drinks
Iltalehti says that although the details are still being clarified, the government will announce a series of measures on Thursday afternoon to help consumers cope with the rise in prices.
Friday’s papers: National debt, power cuts, sweater weather
The growing national debt combined with the aging of the population is a ticking time bomb, writes Iltalehti.
The NATO state is considering closing the Baltics to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
NATO states are considering closing the Baltic Sea to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
The Tampere electricity company buys a third of its oil from the Russian Teboil
Tampere Electric Power Company Tampere Electric Power Company has ordered large quantities of oil from Teboil, a subsidiary of the Russian Lukoil, iltapäivälehti Evening newspaper (IL) said on Thursday. CEO of Tampere Sähkölaitot Jussi Laitinen confirmed that the IL report was correct. He said that while much of the power plants’ oil comes from different […]
The Turku police suspect the knife-wielding man of attempted murder
Southwest Turku police have arrested a man who is suspected of threatening officers and others with a knife on Saturday evening. Around 10:30 p.m., the rescue service received a report of a man threatening guests with a knife in a city restaurant. According to the police release, the police quickly arrived at the scene, where […]
The walrus destroyed equipment worth more than 10,000 euros, says a Kotka fisherman
A female walrus that got lost in the Baltic Sea has caused a stir after appearing last Thursday in Hamina on the southeast coast of Finland, where it stayed until Saturday. On Sunday, it appeared about 30 km west in Suulisniemi, just south of the port city of Kotka. There it became entangled in the […]
The left-wing coalition gets little support for the “millionaires’ tax” proposal
The information service of the Parliament’s library calculated the tax revenue for the party by more than 500 million euros at 0.5 percent interest. The Left Alliance argued that the tax would be a way to narrow the growing wealth gap in Finland, and highlighted that the richest 10 percent have almost half (49.6%) of […]
Paper: Delays make it more difficult for the Finnish Navy to build warships
The construction of the navy’s four new battleships will be delayed by up to a year and a half, Iltalehti reported on Thursday. Ministry of Defense official Lauri Puranenthe director of the ministry’s strategic projects program confirmed the postponement to the newspaper. The setback will extend the completion of the entire fleet at least until […]
Thursday’s newspapers: courage and perseverance, forest fire warnings, banned from parliament
The cost of living in Finland will rise, and this Thursday Helsingin sanomat newspaper interviews the Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) government’s difficult decisions in this exceptional situation. The country’s consumer prices rose by seven per cent year-on-year in May as euro area inflation peaked. "The coming months will be difficult, ”the minister acknowledged, […]
Monday papers: NATO discusses Turkey, #MeToo, Midsummer weather
Negotiations between Finland, Sweden and Turkey on the Nordic NATO membership applications will resume on Monday, Ilta-Sanomat says. The President’s Office tweeted on Sunday about the resumption of talks hosted by the NATO Secretary General. Jen Stoltenberg In Brussels. Turkey has repeatedly expressed its opposition to Finland’s and Sweden’s membership of NATO, as it is […]
Prime Minister Marin demands that the privacy of his child be respected
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) on Thursday publicly appealed for respect for the privacy of his four-year-old child. Inside something TweetMarin wrote that she and her husband do not give permission to take pictures of her daughter or publish pictures of the child. "We hope this is respected. The child has the right to privacy […]
Friday leaves: Mandatory Swedish, border fences and safe swimming
Finland does not make Swedish high school examinations compulsory, the newspaper said News Finn reports Friday morning. Minister of Education Li Andersson (left) said such changes to high school degree requirements would not make sense and would only make graduation more demanding for students. The story is also mentioned in Swedish Hufvudstadtsbladet (HBL). The HBL […]
Keskiviikon lehdet: Jatkuva yllätys Turkin osastolla, leikkipaikkaruokailu, pääministerin pohja
Suomen ja Ruotsin Nato-jäsenyysprosessi on ollut kolmen viikon ajan pysähdyksissä Turkin vastustuksen vuoksi, joka keskittyy lähinnä väitteisiin, että maat tukevat kurditerroristeja. Turkki käynnisti molempia maita painostavan kampanjan kurdikysymyksestä ja aseiden vientikielloista 13. toukokuuta, viisi päivää ennen kuin Suomi ja Ruotsi jättivät jäsenhakemuksensa Brysselissä. Sisään Ilta-Sanoman haastattelut, presidentti Sauli Niinistö sanoi, ettei ollut syytä epäillä Turkin […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Nuclear power, summer weather and Finland’s rocky road to NATO
According to a recent survey, most Finns are in favor of building a new nuclear power plant. Financial messages reports. The results come from a recent survey commissioned by Uutissuomalainen, TS writes that 55 percent of respondents are in favor of construction and 19 percent are against. In addition, 26 percent said they were insecure […]
The Finnish Christian dating application is expanding abroad
The Christian dating app developed in Finland will be available in Sweden and Italy next summer and autumn. The application of the so-called Light (aka Light) was launched last year and currently has about 130,000 users in Finland, the developers said. The launch attracted considerable media attention, as Valo was reported to be a dating […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: NATO and investments, monkey pox disinfo and successive hockey host Tampere
Jyväskylän Keskisuomalainen is among the leading newspapers syndicated article where several economic analysts say investors are likely to see Finland as a slightly higher risk country during the ongoing NATO membership process. According to these experts, the perceived risks are related to concerns about various disturbances by Russia. "During the process, there is some uncertainty […]
Online shoppers are rushing to click on the historic $ 8 "NATO pen"
Pen mark used by the Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) signs Finland’s historic NATO application letter on Tuesday night has since been sold out of Stockmann’s online store. Writing a column afternoon newspaper Iltalehti, editor Jari Hanska recalls how he lent his own pen to Haavisto before signing the letter at the Government Center in […]
Tuesday’s Press: Turkey Demands, NATO Voting and Lions Continue to Win at Home
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated on Monday night that it was opposed to Finland’s and Sweden’s membership of NATO, saying that Turkey did not intend to support either country as a member of NATO. Iltalehti tells about it that at the same time Erdoğan showed that it would be pointless for Finland and […]
Thursday’s newspapers: The value of the security promise, the municipal wage struggle and the climate impact of logging
The British Prime Minister landed in Finland on Wednesday to send a simple message: Britain would support Finland if it were attacked, regardless of Finland’s status as a member or non-member of NATO. The message came the day before the president Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) is expected to draw conclusions […]
Sweden’s government party to reveal its position to NATO
The decision is expected to be announced on May 15 shortly after similar moves from Finland Sweden’s governing party will reveal its stance on NATO membership on May 15, three days after a similar move is expected to be taken by Finland, Social Democrat general secretary Tobias Baudin said on Monday. In the midst of […]
Sweden’s government party to reveal its position to NATO
The decision is expected to be announced on May 15 shortly after similar moves from Finland Sweden’s governing party will reveal its stance on NATO membership on May 15, three days after a similar move is expected to be taken by Finland, Social Democrat general secretary Tobias Baudin said on Monday. In the midst of […]
Friday’s newspapers: Declaration of defense, traffic problems and cunning prisoner
As Finland examines its defense options in a changed security environment, one of the biggest questions has been whether Finland will be protected from Russian invasion during a possible NATO search process. Ilta-Sanomat wrote that the United States would certainly help both Finland and Sweden through the difficulties in the forthcoming NATO search process. This […]
Finland’s first Somali MP warned against public transport after the threats
Member of the Left Alliance Ahmed said to Suldah has promised to reimburse Parliament for taxi journeys not directly related to his parliamentary duties. The matter came to light when the afternoon newspaper Iltalehti compared the taxi journeys of MPs on the parliamentary taxi card from September 2021 to March this year and found Said […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Nuclear NATO, Bank Bishops and Pandemic Preparedness
The debate on Finland’s possible NATO application is still at the forefront of national news. Helsingin Sanomat published an article analyzing some issues related to NATO membership and nuclear weapons. The HS closely investigated the issue of tactical nuclear weapons – nuclear weapons that are significantly lower in payload than strategic nuclear weapons, intercontinental ballistic […]
Russia’s neighbor will announce NATO’s messaging media
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will reportedly express his support for joining the Western military alliance on 12 May. Finland will announce its intention to join NATO on May 12, in an effort to speed up the application process for the military bloc, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported on Monday, citing several sources. According to the […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finland’s NATO Dating, school strike and brown fat
Finland’s security policy debate is advancing at an accelerating pace, and in recent weeks high-level figures have risen in favor of NATO membership. The opposition Finns’ council announced its accession to NATO over the weekend, but Iltalehti has a bigger bucket. Paper reports that president Sauli Niinistö May 12 approves Finland’s NATO membership. Niinistö has […]
Thursday’s newspapers: NATO support, Finland’s membership decision and shortage of nursing staff
According to a recent survey by Helsingin Sanomat, support for Finland’s accession to NATO is higher than ever, at 65 per cent. paper reports on Thursday. A similar survey conducted by the magazine in early April showed that 59 percent of respondents are in favor of joining a military alliance. The survey further showed that […]
Russian media: Kremlin may terminate Saimaa canal agreement if Finland joins NATO
Russia may decide to terminate Finland’s 50-year lease on the Saimaa canal if the Nordic country decides to join NATO, the Russian broadcaster Izvestia said. "As Russia’s relations with any country deteriorate, the agreements reached during better relations and then sensible can be revised. That would be quite natural," Dmitry Novikovthe vice-chairman of the Duma’s […]
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 […]
FM Haavisto: "No exact dates" NATO’s decision, but Finland, Sweden could announce within the same week
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) has said that it is possible that Finland and Sweden could announce their decision to join NATO at about the same time or within weeks or even days of each other. "It would be useful for Finland and Sweden if we go through this process at […]
Sweden, Finland to apply for NATO membership together in May: Reports
Moscow [Russia]April 26 (ANI / Sputnik): On Monday, the Swedish newspaper Expressen confirmed the Finnish media’s information that Sweden and Finland are preparing to jointly apply to NATO on 16-20 May. On Monday, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported that Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to NATO should be published in the week beginning May 16. A […]
Monday’s newspapers: No to NATO, Russian fake news, May Day snow
The most read article in Helsingin Sanomat on Monday morning is a to interview With the Member of the Left Alliance Anna Kontulaone of only 11 of Finland’s 200 legislators who have publicly stated that they do not support NATO’s application to join NATO. Why not, HS asks. Membership does not necessarily increase Finland’s security, […]
Wednesday Magazines: "Historic" NATO talks, nurses strike, spring sun
Helsingin sanomat newspaper previews The start of the parliamentary debate on NATO membership, which is due to begin on Wednesday afternoon, could lead to a "far-reaching and historic" The decision, ie whether Finland wants to join the alliance or not. In fact, HS believes the writing is already on the wall in terms of the […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Russia’s gas unloading, parliamentary support for NATO and royal visit
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted the debate around energy in Finland, as much of Finland’s energy needs are sourced from Russia. Li AnderssonChairman of the Left Alliance and Minister of Education, spoke to Iltalehti paradox that Finland finances the Russian military machinery. "Europe will continue to fund Putin’s military operations and the Putin administration […]
Thursday’s newspapers: NATO report, women’s voluntary military service and the prime minister’s leather jacket
The newspapers were dominated by news of a government report submitted to Parliament on Wednesday, which describes changes in Finland’s foreign and security policy as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The report outlines the advantages and disadvantages of Finland’s accession to NATO and has been the starting point for an official discussion on […]
Migri inspects the alleged deficiencies of the Jyväskylä reception center
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has announced that it intends to carry out an inspection at the Salmiranta reception center in Jyväskylä after receiving notifications of the unit’s conditions. The inspection of the Finnish Red Cross Center is scheduled to take place after Easter, In his tweet, Migri stated that an estimated 17,000 Ukrainians had […]
The Times: Sweden and Finland are likely to join NATO this summer
“Sweden and Finland can join NATO already this summer.” This was reported by The Times, citing its own sources. Finland is expected to apply to join the North Atlantic Alliance in June, followed by Sweden, the newspaper writes. Swedish and Finnish authorities are working together to reach a consensus in their countries on NATO membership, […]
NATO responds to Russia’s neighbor’s plan to join the bloc
Stoltenberg promised that the alliance would? Fairly quickly? decide whether Helsinki chooses to join NATO “will warmly welcome” Finland if it decides to join the alliance in the wake of Russia’s concerns, and is prepared to make a decision on membership “fairly quickly”, said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday. In a speech to CNBC, […]
Thursday Magazines: Lessons, Relief Centers, Winter Vacation
The Finnish government decided on Tuesday to increase Finnish military spending by 2.2 billion euros, and on Wednesday the head of the defense forces Timo Kivinen and the Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) held a press conference where they told them exactly what they were going to do with the new funding. Looking at […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Russian power plug disconnection, summer work, winter tires
By Kauppalehtinews of the atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukraine was a turning point that discouraged continued buying energy from Russia. The magazine asked Jari KostamaDirector of Energy Production of the Finnish Energy Industry Association, what it means for Finland to cut energy imports from Russia. The short answer is that Finland is doing […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Presidential approval, 2024 opportunities and climate issues in the budget
Helsingin Sanomat carries inquiry has provided individual questionnaires to leading Finnish politicians since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine. It is no surprise to see that president Sauli Niinistö Acceptance ratings are high after his extensive international diplomacy on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a parallel discussion about Finland’s possible application to join NATO. […]
Monday newspapers: Problems with Tesla and train traffic and Helsinki discusses teaching in English
Helsingin sanomat newspaper says the City of Helsinki has decided to increase English – language teaching in schools as politicians demand more English – language services and training. In February, a number of city councilors took the initiative to make English the official administrative language of Helsinki alongside Finnish and Swedish. Last August, the mayor […]
The police commissioner was fired for the views of the far right
The Southeast Finland Police Department announced on Thursday that it has fired a high-ranking officer for lack of credibility due to his far-right views. The officer worked as a commander in the surveillance and rescue department in Kouvola. The reasons for the police dismissal were revealed as a result of an extensive investigation by the […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: NATO or not, Covid still deadly, Finland’s aging population
The country’s largest daily circulation, Helsingin Sanomat writes Most signs now point in the direction that Finland is likely to apply for NATO membership this year. One of the signs mentioned by the magazine is the rapid change in the attitudes of the nation’s citizens. For the first time in Finland’s history, the majority of […]
Monday’s newspapers: Anti-war protests, public warning test, Fazer resigns from Russia after delay
As Russia’s war against Ukraine began on Monday, its twelfth day, Finnish newspapers reported on the weekend’s protests against the attack. Helsingin sanomat newspaper write that Russian citizens in Finland gathered in the capital’s Senate Square to oppose the attack on Ukraine and the president Vladimir Putin. The event was organized by the Russian-speaking democratic […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Trains, planes and hockey players flee Russia
As Russia becomes increasingly isolated after the Ukrainian invasion, leaving the country is a challenge. Flights have been blocked from many western countries, and the few that are still able to take off are now dramatically more expensive than they were just a few days ago. In this way, trains to Finland will remain one […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finns and Russia, changed relationship, spring in the air
In its article, Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s largest circulation magazine, critically analyzes "long cherished" the belief of Finns that they have a "special understanding" Russian way of thinking. According to the HS, this assumption dates back to the period from 1809 to 1917, when Finland was the Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, when the Finns […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Ukrainian update, sports sanctions, frozen penis
The escalating security situation in Ukraine continues to dominate Finland’s news headlines. Tampere-based Aamulehti reports that the U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has canceled its planned meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrovwhile Turku-based Turku Sanomat write that EU foreign ministers have reached a consensus on sanctions against Russia. In the meantime, Helsingin […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Ukraine’s reaction, snow chaos
Monday evening Vladimir Putin gave an extensive televised speech announcing the recognition of the separatist republics concentrated in Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine, before signing agreements with the leaders of the two breakaway regions. included the transfer of Russian troops to Ukraine. The UN Security Council met shortly afterwards in an emergency session attended by a […]
The Helsinki working group is examining the shortage of kindergarten staff
Mayor of Helsinki Juhana Vartiainen (NCP) has set up a coordination group to look at and respond to the growing problem of staff shortages in early childhood education centers around the capital. There has been a shortage of qualified employees in Helsinki’s day care centers for years, but the situation has been particularly tense in […]
Thursday’s newspapers: The future of telework, Åland returns Covid tests, children in trucks
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Finnish government intends to end its national telework recommendation before March. Jyväskylän Central Finland It is reported in the morning papers that, according to a recent opinion poll, 55 per cent of Finns who worked remotely during the coronavirus pandemic would like to continue working remotely either […]
A Norwegian grocery delivery challenger arrives in Finland
After following the instructions related to epidemics to stay at home during the last couple of years, Finland’s two largest retailers, the K-Group and the S Group, have grown strongly in grocery distribution services. About a week ago, the Norwegian distribution company Oda quietly entered the Finnish market and started operating in some parts of […]
Coronavirus updates 21.1.2022-4.2.2022
Aki Lindén (SDP) has been confirmed as Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services, replacing his party colleague Krista Kiuru, who begins her maternity leave on Friday. Lindén will also chair the government’s coronavirus ministerial working group, where his views on handling the pandemic will have important sway. Read more here. 4.2 11:58 THL: 6,900+ […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: New minister, lost voice and towed cars
On Monday, Finland received a new minister to represent the Social Democrats Who is Linden took up his post as Minister of Social Affairs and Health. He replaces Krista Kiuru (SDP), which goes on maternity leave. Helsingin sanomat newspaper interviewed Lindé’s first day as the new minister outlined his views on the Covid situation. While […]
Journalists for protesters: Let journalists do their job
In a statement issued on Monday, the Finnish Editorial Board PTY points out that the media is not a party to the protesters and that both the demonstrations and the free media are part of a democratic society. Journalists who reported on the Convoy Finland 2022 demonstrations in central Helsinki last weekend said they had […]
Protesters were threatened and harassed by reporters in Friday’s demo
Reporters reporting on the Convoy Finland 2022 demonstrations in central Helsinki on Friday night say they have experienced verbal and physical harassment at work. Yle’s reporter and photographer at the scene say they were constantly threatened verbally and physically. Some protesters tried to prevent journalists from moving freely. Reporters were beaten and threatened, and one […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Banknotes from Russia, banking service and bad Olympic snow
This week’s written communication from Russia has been a traumatic experience for Finns, and there has been much more coverage in the Finnish media than in other countries that have received similar letters. To sum up: On Monday, Russia sent a list of security policy requirements to several EU and NATO countries and asked them […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: MPs back to work, Covid restrictions lifted, nurses’ vaccine pass valid and online skiing lessons
Parliament will return to work after the Christmas break on Tuesday, and there is a long list of things in the parliamentary tray. Helsingin Sanomat has summary big things. The government intends to present 166 additional bills in the spring and 122 in the autumn. The HS suggests that individual laws do not cause major […]
Monday’s newspapers: War worries, restaurant staff shortages, Covid drugs
A survey ordered and published by the day Helsingin sanomat newspaper shows that more than half of Finns say that they are at least somewhat concerned that the security situation in Ukraine is expanding into an armed conflict that affects Finland in one way or another. Opinion poll A survey conducted by Kantar surveyed the […]
Thursday’s papers: Delayed Justice, Day Care Crisis and Covid Fears of Pregnancy
Helsingin sanomat newspaper deepens Problems of the Finnish criminal justice system in resolving cases related to sexual and domestic violence. Criminal lawyer Maija HäyrinenA specialist in sexual offenses for almost 15 years says that long delays in police investigations are common in Finland, even in cases related to serious forms of sexual exploitation. "People do […]
Monday’s newspapers: Regional election conclusions, Covid’s costs
On Sunday, Finns voted in the first provincial election, which elected representatives to 21 new county councils that will decide on social, health and rescue services in each welfare service over the next four years. Coalition candidates rose to the top of opinion polls in a second held jointly by Social Democrats and Center candidates. […]
Friday’s newspapers: More on Prime Minister’s NATO statement, small town concerns, continued vaccine hesitation
Friday’s newspapers continue to react to the nuances in the foreign and security policy statements of Finland’s leaders, with NATO and Russia still as the main issues. The prime minister spoke to the news agency Reuters on Wednesday Sanna Marin said it is "really unlikely" that Finland would apply for NATO membership at least during […]
Thursday’s papers: Åland’s security debate, the pay gap for nurses and vaccinations
As Finland’s role in the tensions between Russia and Ukraine has been emphasized, several experts have drawn attention to the autonomous island region of Åland, which is Finland’s Swedish-speaking maritime province. Göran Djupsund, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, told me Helsingin Sanomat states that due to Russia’s recent actions, the strategic importance of the island […]
Thursday papers: emergency forces, false positive results, expensive gas anger
Various newspapers, including tabloid Evening paper and Swedish Hufvudstadsbladet to discuss the government’s preparations for the re-enactment of the Emergency Authorization Act as the number of Covid cases increases. The authorities have started preparations for the adoption of sections 86 and 88 of the law, which were last in force in spring 2021. Activation of, […]
Finland’s largest bank reports a cyber attack
OP Financial Group will report the cyber attack on Osuuspankki’s website on Sunday. OP, which calls itself Finland’s largest financial group, had announced an unspecified disruption in its services on Sunday morning. At that point, Lotta Ala-KuljuThe director of communications at Osuuspankki told the afternoon newspaper Iltalehti that the cause of the technical disruption is […]
