Tag: Jyväskylä
The maintenance fees of housing stock companies are on the rise: Kiinteistöliitto’s study
In Helsinki and Turku, the maintenance fee for apartment buildings is estimated to rise by 9% in 2023, while in Jyväskylä and Lahti by 3-4%. The survey also revealed that eight percent of the respondents have used a credit account or taken out a maintenance loan to cover their expenses. Despite the increase in maintenance […]
Finland will continue to support flights to regional airports for another year
Flights to and from the regional airports of Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani and Kemi-Tornio with state funding.
The new Aalto2 museum center fulfills Alvar Aalto’s wish
A fresh concept Museum center Aalto2 consists of two buildings designed by Alvar Aalto – the Alvar Aalto Museum (1971–73, 2023) and the Museum of Central Finland (1956–61, 1991, 2019) – and a new extension that will be built to connect them (2023). ). Together, these are more than 5,000 square meters, forming the premises […]
Housing crisis in Finland: Research shows an unprecedented rise in housing costs in different parts of the country
The increase in housing costs and the large differences between municipalities are primarily due to the increase in the price of electricity, which has risen by an average of 46% since a year ago. Waste fees have risen by an average of 6.7%, real estate taxes by 6.3% and water fees by 4.1%. The most […]
The strike threatens to disrupt bus traffic in cities across Finland from Wednesday
AKT and the Confederation of Road Transport Employers (ALT) did not reach an agreement on the bus drivers’ conditions on Monday. According to the national mediator, the two labor market organizations will meet again on Tuesday to try to resolve their differences. Anu Pajavaara. Harri PasanenAKP’s advocacy director, considered yesterday, while the negotiations were still […]
Finn Markkanen shines brightly in the NBA All-Star game
Lauri Markkase from Jyväskylä became the first Nordic player in the US basketball showcase exhibition match.
Finnish Markkanen was chosen as the booker for the NBA All-Stars match
The native of Jyväskylä becomes the first Finn to participate in the star game.
Report: Young people follow traditional media sources, but use new methods
The study by the University of Jyväskylä contradicts previous international research on young people’s news consumption habits.
The legal affairs committee’s expert selections for transactions are raising eyebrows
The key change in the bill is that people could change their gender in the population register without a medical examination or transgender diagnosis. The bill would also remove the requirement that people applying for gender reassignment surgery undergo sterilization. Finland is the only Nordic country with such a requirement. Parliamentary committees can invite experts, […]
Tesla now operates more than 10,000 Superchargers in Europe
These six new locations are located in Spain, France, Belgium and Germany and will offer more charging options for customers traveling in the region. The fast and reliable network continues to support periods of heavy traffic despite the increased number of Tesla vehicles on the road and the opening of selected locations to non-Tesla EVs. […]
Friday’s papers: Party Prime Minister Sanna Marin, gang violence and wind in a heat wave
prime minister Sanna MarinThe party video continues to attract worldwide attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper to ask whether a drunken political leader is a threat to national security. "It is not a positive thing from a security point of view," Professor of cyber security at Aalto University Jarno Limnéll told Helsingin Sanomat. "Finland and its high-level […]
Temperatures will rise to close to 25 degrees in southern Finland later this week
The mercury may rise above 25°C by the end of the week, especially in the south, possibly even in the north to Pori, Tampere and Jyväskylä. “Friday will be slightly warmer than Thursday. In the south, the temperature will rise to 27–28 degrees at best, Rinne said. “Temperature to the north [Pori, Tampere and Jyväskylä] […]
Finland receives a record amount of 80.78 million euros in EU funding for transport projects
The European Commission granted a total of 5.8 billion euros in funding, of which 2.48 billion euros came from general appropriations. Some of the funding decisions were already made on April 7, 2022. In the 2021 application round, a total of EUR 101.9 million was awarded to projects in Finland. The Commission grants funding to […]
The Finnish Immigration Service will establish new reception centers on July 1
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to increase the number of accommodation places in the existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the reception system. […]
Research: The dark network attracts skeptics of Covid
According to a recent study by the University of Jyväskylä, people are increasingly looking for information about Covid-19 during a pandemic. The use of dark web platforms, such as the Tor browser, is legal and many prefer the increased privacy it offers, but there are some risks involved. Tor provides users with a great deal […]
Most of the organizers of the Pride event in Finland report harassment and violence
Almost all the organizers of Finnish Pride who responded to STT’s survey said that they had experienced some kind of harassment. The survey asked about possible forms of harassment and violence in Finland that took part in organizing an event promoting sexual and gender rights. 22 out of 25 respondents reported such experiences. The most […]
Thursday’s leaves: Flights, fertilizer and four elections
The country’s largest daily circulation, Helsingin sanomat newspapercontains an analysis of the possible effects of the forthcoming foreign and domestic elections on Finland’s pending NATO membership. Turkey, Finland and Sweden will have parliamentary elections in the next 12 months, and the US by-elections are only five months away. According to HS, although NATO membership enjoys […]
The Finnish Motorcycle Association ordered the district court to cease all activities
Prosecutor Timo Honkahuhta stated to the broadcaster that the decision was “expected and absolutely necessary” in view of the damage caused to society by the organizations. The prosecutor had argued that the main and dominant purpose of the organizations was to commit crimes and considered that the organizations were structured in such a way that […]
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 […]
Jyväskylä got a new landmark from local logs
The log-built sauna restaurant will open to the public on Thursday 2.6. The Port Venus has been designed by Marko Simsiö and Johannes Koskela KOAN Architecture. All log structures are designed, delivered and built by Honkarakenne. Cooperative Satama’s Venus, ordered by Keskimaa, has a restaurant, three public saunas and convertible event and conference facilities. Responsibility […]
Hawk-harjoituslennot kääntävät katseet taivaalle Helsingin yllä
Pään yläpuolella lentävät hävittäjät ovat viime päivinä herättäneet pääkaupunkiseudun asukkaiden huomion. Lennot ovat osa Ilmavoimien Akatemian kadettien maanantaina alkanutta ilmataistelukoulutusta. Lennot jatkuvat torstaihin asti. Lennot lennetään kahdesta neljään Hawk-koneella klo 9-16 välillä. Artikkeli jatkuu kuvan jälkeen Lentojen tarkoituksena on opettaa opiskelijoita suunnittelemaan ja toteuttamaan lentoja, joihin liittyy suunnittelematon kurssi- ja laskeutumispaikkamuutos. Matti Myller / Yle […]
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 […]
9th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS brought together participants from 67 countries around the world
The feedback on the event has already been positive and enthusiastic. The 2-day program included 28 speakers from Europe to the United States. The event was open to virtual worldwide. The afternoon sessions of May 24-25, 2022 were streamed to Clerkenwell Design Week in London in collaboration with Welltek Studio and Media 10. The virtual […]
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 […]
Monday’s newspapers: Ukrainian school, false news and distressing times
The city of Jyväskylä has decided to channel Ukrainian children to one school next semester, says the regional newspaper Central Finland. This autumn, about 150 Ukrainian children aged 6-16 will start teaching at a school in the city of Voionmaa. According to the authorities, the growing number of Ukrainian refugees meant that it was becoming […]
There is a growing shortage of applicants in nursing schools
Finnish universities are struggling to complete nursing courses, despite the growing need for qualified staff in the field, and universities across the country have reported a sharp decline in the number of applicants in recent years. The number of applicants for nursing education at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) has fallen by about 40 […]
MOT: Forced Russians lose Janakkala Holiday Home, Jyväskylä Rally Cars
Yle’s MOT investigation team has found out that the Supervisory Authority has confiscated property from Finland related to two Kremlin support from Russia. Pavel Gusev is the editor and openly supported by Moskovsky Komsomolets, Russia’s largest tabloid magazine Vladimir Putin bid for the 2018 election. Grigori Berezkin is an investor held close to Vladimir Putin. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Municipal strikes would cut off traffic in Finland’s largest cities
The strikes of more than 80,000 municipal employees began on Tuesday in Finland’s largest cities. The strikes were due to growing frustration with the stagnation of workers ’wages and labor shortages. The municipal strikes began on Tuesday morning when municipal employers and employees could not reach an agreement on a new collective agreement covering 425,000 […]
Schools and kindergartens will close next week as the strike progresses
The week-long strike by municipal workers appears to continue from Tuesday, May 3rd Elina Pylkkänenan official in charge of the controversial conciliation committee said Friday he did not intend to ask the minister for a new postponement. The measure will lead to large-scale closures of schools, kindergartens and other services such as libraries and museums […]
Strike on the shutters of schools and kindergartens in 10 Finnish cities next week
According to YLE, the strike covers a total of 81,000 employees in Espoo, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Kauniainen, Kuopio, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Tampere, Turku and Vantaa. In the Helsinki metropolitan area alone, about 31,000 employees are on strike. The city of Helsinki decided on Wednesday that its Finnish-language schools would be closed due to the strike. Pylkkänen told […]
A nationwide strike in the municipal sector next week
The one-week municipal service, school and kindergarten strike will begin on May 3, unless a dispute is resolved. Public sector unions Juko, Jyty and JHL have issued a strike warning for the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Vantaa, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Turku and Kuopio next week. Trade unions seek to put pressure on employers […]
Finnish universities are static in global rankings
According to the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), the University of Helsinki is the 120th best university in the world. Out of 100 possible points, the institution received 81. Ranking has the top 2,000 universities in the world, but a total of about 20,000 universities are included in the ranking. The evaluation criteria […]
The coronavirus pandemic reduced bicycle traffic in Finnish cities
The counters are located in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Pori, Oulu, Tampere and Vaasa. The national target was to increase bicycle traffic by more than 10 percent in five years. “Teleworking, distance school, event closures and hobbies have reduced the number of trips made by bike” comments Matti KoistinenOperational Director of the Finnish Cyclists’ Association. While […]
Peat production in Finland has fallen faster than expected – but may be coming back
High-emission peat may return to Finland’s energy portfolio after a dramatic decline in recent years. The decline in peat production in Finland has been much faster than expected. Many players in the industry drew their own conclusions from the government’s 2020 target of halving the use of peat in ten years. Finland aims to be […]
Safety Investigation Board investigates fatal accident at Jyväskylä Airport
On Monday, the Security Investigation Center (Otkes) found out why an experienced former military pilot and air traffic controller died in an accident at Jyväskylä Airport on Easter Sunday. According to the Central Finland Rescue Service, the pilot died on Sunday night after a small plane crashed at Jyväskylä Airport. There was only a pilot […]
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 two-day strike by local residents will stop in Tampere and Kuopio
The two-day strikes in Kuopio and Tampere, called by Juko’s negotiating unit representing municipal employees, began at midnight on Tuesday and are due to end on Thursday. Schools and libraries closed, other services with limited capacity In Tampere and Kuopio, libraries and schools from primary to professional level are closed. In addition, doctor’s appointments at […]
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 […]
School closures are expected as municipal strikes spread to several Finnish cities
Public sector employees are organizing a series of strikes to put pressure on employer groups to accept pay rise demands. The unions currently involved in the industrial action represent, among others, nurses, teachers, doctors and staff from schools and early childhood education and other municipal services. Minister of Labor Tuula Haatainen (SDP) has taken a […]
Monday’s newspapers: Niinistö from NATO, mothers’ burnout, too few interpreters
Evening paper Evening News on the Swedish television program STV on Sunday night, criticizes the president Sauli Niinistö gave a positive picture of what NATO membership would mean for Finland. The program presented the report described on the Finnish-Russian border in Nuijamaa, as well as the MP’s views on security issues. Erkki Tuomioja (SDP) and […]
The Finnish Immigration Service is setting up new reception centers
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to add accommodation in existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for coordinating, planning and supervising the reception system. The Finnish Immigration Service has reception centers […]
A strike by the municipal sector struck four cities
Thousands of municipal workers, including teachers, early childhood educators, psychologists and social workers, went on strike in four Finnish cities on Wednesday as the largest industrial action in the municipal sector for decades. The measure, called by the Public Sector Professional Consultative Organization (Juko), aims to put pressure on employers to resolve contractual disputes that […]
The municipal strike closes schools in four cities
The cities of Rovaniemi and Oulu, among others, have announced a possible strike by municipal employees, which would affect the opening hours of schools and kindergartens on Wednesday and Thursday. Collective bargaining between employers ‘representatives and municipal workers’ unions has stalled, and unions are now calling for a strike that threatens to shut down schools […]
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 Finnish Immigration Service is setting up new reception centers
through which applicants for asylum or temporary protection who have provided accommodation themselves have access to reception services, such as health and social services and reception support. Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Nursing strike, defense spending, new reception centers
Ilta-Sanomat is among the magazines reportage that on Wednesday night, following the rejection of a proposal by a national labor market mediator, some 25,000 nurses and other health care workers will leave work in six hospital districts on Friday at 6 p.m. The strike has been called by the municipal associations Tehy and SuPer, and […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Covid Remnant, Aviation Return, and Yle’s Nazi Series Controversy
Finnish Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) spoke Helsingin Sanomat about the deteriorating Covid situation in Finland. The government’s coronavir virus working group met for the first time in four weeks on Tuesday. "Although no one suggested new restrictions, the general feeling of the meeting was worrying," said Linden. Currently, about […]
The teachers’ strike may close the capital’s schools in April
Trade unions representing school staff, including teachers, have issued a strike warning covering some 31,000 workers in the metropolitan area. The unions JUKO and JAU have sent a strike warning to the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. Negotiations between trade unions and municipal and county employers (KT) broke down on 28 February. If […]
Friday’s newspapers: Russian income, inflation, Ukrainian children at school
Jyväskylän Central Finland is among the magazines telling the interior minister Krista Mikkonen (Green) told Parliament on Thursday that the Finnish authorities have a good idea of who is arriving by train from Russia. The statement is an answer to a question from an opposition Finnish MP, who expressed concern that there may be people […]
Thursday’s papers: NATO timing, energy imports, pollen season
Tampereen Morning paper is one of the working visits of the Finnish Minister of Defense to the United States Antti Kaikkonen (Cen). Kaikkonen described his conversation with his American colleague. Lloyd Austinlike "good and constructive". After his meetings, Kaikkonen told the press that continuing NATO’s open door policy is important for Finland, but due to […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Russia now the biggest concern, rising prices, juvenile delinquency
As many as 74 percent of Finns are concerned about Russia’s military threat To a survey published by Ilta-Sanomat on Tuesday afternoon. Almost half of the respondents to the Economic Survey survey consider it probable that the war in Ukraine will escalate into a wider European conflict and that Finland will have to defend itself […]
Finnish troops are participating in a local defense exercise
About 400 members of the Defense Forces, reservists and conscripts will take part in local defense and emergency exercises in Central Finland this week. Area exercises are part of broader local defense exercises in the whole country February 26 to March 11, with a total of approximately 3,800 FDF employees. Led by the Parolannummen Armored […]
A Ukrainian teen theater group stuck in Finland is seeking asylum
A Ukrainian theater group, which included 16 teenagers and three directors, took part in a drama festival when it got stuck in Jyväskylä when Russia began its hostilities against the country. "It feels like my head is exploding with all the emotions" team leader Svizlana Goncharova said of the situation. The 32-year-old stressed that the […]
In pictures: Thousands in Finland oppose Russia’s attack on Ukraine
In Jyväskylä, Pertti and Marita Kabris went to show their support for Ukraine. In Jyväskylä, the sign reads “Putin declared war on democracy”. Protesters in Jyväskylä. In Jyväskylä, a man holds a sign saying “Russia will not stop in Ukraine”. In Turku, about 4,000 people came to the demonstration. Finnish Ukrainians gathered in Helsinki around […]
Police: The most dangerous streets in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Turku Finland
The streets of Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Turku were the most dangerous in the country last year, says the security index published by the police on Thursday. The police have used the index to monitor the security of Finnish cities for the past 10 years, including the number of crimes such as burglary, assault and drunk […]
The victims of the fatal accident in Jyväskylä were university students
The three victims of the collision that led to the death of a car and a truck in Jyväskylä on Tuesday morning were students at Humak University of Applied Sciences, the head of the department. Jukka Määttätold Yle. Three young adults were driving on Highway 9 from Korpilahti towards Jyväskylä when their car collided with […]
Three died in a traffic accident in central Finland when a snowstorm covered Finland
Three people died and one was injured in an accident south of Jyväskylä on Tuesday when a snowstorm caused disruption in southern and central Finland. The collision between a truck and a car occurred shortly after 8 a.m. and caused extensive disruption to traffic in the area. Dangerous driving conditions were warned in Uusimaa and […]
Prosecutors filed charges against neo-Nazi members "Towards freedom" group
Helsinki District Prosecutor has charged five neo-Nazi people with ethnic incitement "Towards freedom" group. Helsinki District Prosecutor Maija Päivinen The charges are related in Tampere and Turku two years ago on 26-27. January, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, events. Päivinen pointed out "Towards freedom" has participated in events around the country, including Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Pori, Kotka, […]
The new museum center in Jyväskylä will be named Aalto2
“The new name is the story of two magnificent museums designed by Alvar Aalto to form one interesting entity in terms of both architecture and content. This is how an attractive museum center will open in 2023, more than the sum of its parts. offers visitors the opportunity for an inspiring experience and learning in […]
Friday’s newspapers: Expensive surplus, medical care for illegal immigrants, motorists protest
According to the agreements between the EU and the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, millions of extra doses of Covid vaccine will arrive in Finland this year, Yle says on Thursday. Ilta-Sanomat states that last August Pfizer raised the price of its vaccine to € 19.50 per dose, meaning that if there were more than five million […]
The climate panel is demanding more from the government
In its view, significant emission reductions could be achieved in agriculture, transport, separately heated buildings and energy and non-emissions trading plants. “Preparations should be made to increase emissions reductions by about a million tonnes by some mechanism, either now or later. If emissions do not start to decrease, this could be taken care of, for […]
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 spread of Omicron is smoothed out, with a clear decrease in the load in the power department
Health officials highlighted signs of improvement in the coronavirus situation in their weekly coronavirus report on Thursday. The number of patients in intensive care has fallen by a third in the last week. Officials at the Department of Social Affairs and Health (MSAH) and the Department of Health and Welfare (THL) said the Omicron wave, […]
The group calls for an investigation into violence and the sexual exploitation of children in religious communities
When Nelli * was a child, he often hid at home under a pile of dirty clothes. This was his secret place, he told Yle. He went there whenever his father or mother began to behave in a threatening manner. He said a lot of this happened as he grew up. Her parents beat and […]
HS: Nearly 50 municipalities were left unrepresented in county councils
The largest of the municipalities was the municipality of Akaa with more than 16,000 inhabitants in Pirkanmaa. A total of 25 municipal candidates competed for the position of Pirkanmaa Welfare Services Council. Voting turnout in Aka was only 44.2 per cent, which is 5.2 percentage points less than in Pirkanmaa and 3.3 percentage points lower […]
The national coalition, the center and the Social Democrats rule the provincial elections
In Järvenpää, Central Uusimaa, the counting of votes is still in progress. “This is great,” he rejoiced Petteri Orpo, Chairman of the National Coalition Party. “It simply came to our notice then [service] a system that needs a dose of economic realism and elements that guarantee better services for people. “ “Even such a massive […]
Thousands protest against Covid restrictions in Jyväskylä, Helsinki
Helsinki police estimated on Saturday shortly after 2 p.m. that about 3,000 people had gathered at the Senate Square to protest against the Covid-19 restrictions. Police later changed their estimate of the number of participants to 4,000. The procession left Senate Square at 2.30 pm and proceeded along Pohjoisesplanadi, Mannerheimintie and Kaivokatu to Rautatientori, causing […]
Educational body: The number of applications for English-language degrees increased dramatically
The number of students applying to English-language degree programs at universities and polytechnics has increased significantly this year compared to 2021, according to a report published by the National Board of Education on Thursday. In total, more than 33,000 people applied for the courses, which start in the autumn. Last year, the figure was just […]
A Russian cargo plane makes an unexplained orbit over Finland
A large Russian cargo plane made a long, unexpected and unexplained route over Central and Southern Finland on Saturday night, passing the Finnish Air Force headquarters and intelligence unit. According to military and security experts interviewed by Yle, the reason for the flight detour could be either a Russian protest or an intelligence operation as […]
Real Estate World: December was the busiest ever for old house sales
Real estate world highlighted its press release that the number of vacant houses is currently exceptionally low, with the exception of apartment buildings. Tony KorkolaA real estate analyst revealed that there were 27 percent fewer properties on the list of real estate agencies in November 2021 than in November 2019. “That means the number of […]
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 […]
How climate change has warmed Finland’s winters since the 1960s
Last December was colder than usual. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the month was exceptionally cold at a few coastal stations. December is only so cold in Finland about once every ten years. Mild in the second week of January föhn the westerly winds brought melting. And last June was exceptionally hot, and the […]
Thursday’s newspapers: The Nazis in a small town, the opening of elections and Kiovu’s Covid activities
Investigations into a Nazi terrorist cell in the sleepy village of Kankaanpää made headlines two weeks ago, but little was known about the five men arrested by police. Officials told the world they were suspected of arms crimes and the planning of a terrorist attack, and they were enthusiastic about far-right ideology. Evening paper went […]
Monday newspapers: Emergency brake time, presidential election, playing ponies
Evening paper Iltalehti tells about it that Pasi PohjolaThe director of strategy of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health says that the key criteria have already been met in order for the government to introduce new strict measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, the so-called "emergency brake". "Yes, the key criteria have […]
APN podcast: Finland’s far-right terrorists and job opportunities outside the capital
This week, Yle News All Points North North looks at the terrorist plots of Finnish far-right people, politicians who break their own rules in Covid, how staff are forced to get vaccinated and look for work outside Helsinki. You can listen to the full podcast on the embedded player here, through Yle Areena, Spotify, Apple […]
In Finland, mandatory Covid blockages for healthcare workers are being considered
In Finland, there are suspected cases in which patients have been infected by unvaccinated healthcare workers, which is why lawmakers will soon consider a government bill to make Covid injections mandatory for healthcare workers. The story of a family in Keuruu, about 60 kilometers west of Jyväskylä, provokes discussion. They claim their 93-year-old grandmother died […]
The festive season begins with the advent stream, the Christmas market
The inauguration of the second Christmas season of the Covid era will be celebrated this weekend in Finland with somewhat mild concern about the record high levels of coronavirus infections. On Sunday, Finnish Lutheran and other Western Christian churches celebrate the beginning of Advent, which marks the beginning of the new church year and the […]
The post office will open temporary parcel pick-up points this week
On 25 November, Posti will open 101 temporary pick-up points around Finland during the high season. Some of the temporary collection points are owned by Posti and some are operated by Posti’s partners. Temporary pick-up points are located close to the most popular parcel machines, which minimizes the distance recipients will have to travel to […]
Monday’s newspapers: Covid passports banned at work, language barriers, lost in the woods
The citizens’ initiative, which opposes the introduction of Covid passports in the workplace, has collected the necessary 50,000 signatures in Parliament. According to a BTI report published by Iltalehti Evening News, the initiative calls for a law in Finland that would prevent the introduction of a corona passport in the workplace. The initiative states that […]
An earthquake shakes Santa’s Workshop Village
The capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi, was hit by a mild earthquake on Saturday night. The vibration was measured to a magnitude of 1.5 from a depth of about five kilometers. No serious injuries were reported. According to the Institute of Seismology of the University of Helsinki, it was located five kilometers east of the popular […]
Yle’s investigation: Why do women in public arouse rage?
It was a beautiful September morning and a reporter Maria Veitola poured himself another cup of coffee. He opened his laptop and logged in to Twitter as usual to read the comments he had been tagged in. So much for that nice morning. "I don’t have to put up with this," he thought. The Twitter […]
Friday’s newspapers: Abandoned guards, digital age dichotomy, Tampere adapting to trams
In August, Finland evacuated the employees of a company that provided security services and its families as a subcontractor to the Finnish Embassy in Afghanistan. However, several dozen employees of Tahiri Protection Risk Management Consulting were excluded from the evacuation decision and they still want help. Many of them fear for their lives, writes Friday […]
The court will pass judgment on the controversial city councilor
The Central Finland District Court convicted the former Jyväskylä City Councilor Teemu Torssonen for a probationary period of one year and five months. Torssonen will also have to hand over his weapon to the state. Torssonen was found guilty of aggravated assault, a firearms offense and an illegal threat, the district court found in its […]
Motorists and climate demonstrations in Helsinki, demonstrations in Jyväskylä
The Finnish branch of the environmental group Extinction Rebellio, known as Elokapina, said it was expanding a series of demonstrations in which it called on the government to declare a climate emergency in Finland. On Saturday afternoon, members of the group dressed in red made a three-hour silent march through the center of Helsinki. The […]
Posti predicts record parcel period for the rest of the year: Saturday deliveries will start in more than 100 delivery areas
“E-commerce continues to grow and changes in consumer behavior seem to be lasting. We are preparing for a record end of the year, which will surpass even last year’s figures by starting Saturday’s deliveries on time, ”says Tommi Kässi, Director, Parcel and E-Commerce, Post Office. “Many of us want to shop on Saturdays, and being […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Poor budgeting by police, protests and a warm October
Helsingin Sanomat has analysis On the police budget, which aims to answer the burning question of budget debate week: why are the police going to cut staff when their funding has really risen? Police have seen their budget increase from € 738 million in 2018 to € 808 million in 2022, but still say they […]
Monday’s newspapers: Legal marijuana, questioned labor shortage, concerns about space threats
Several newspapers have initial reactions to an initiative approved by the Green Party conference on Sunday, which calls for the legalization of cannabis in Finland. Helsinki tabloid Evening News reported that the youth wing of the Conservative National Coalition Party (NCP) immediately expressed its support for the initiative. This group itself called last fall for […]
Unprofitable regional aviation routes will continue to receive EUR 1,000 + passenger subsidies
Fifty seats landed at Jyväskylä Airport on Wednesday and carried only three passengers. One passenger got back to Helsinki. "The Jyväskylä flight connection has been established with international connections in mind, and due to the Covid situation, the number of passengers is really small," says Pipsa Eklund FICORA Traficom. Before the pandemic, about 80 percent […]
EUR 1,000 + passenger subsidies will be continued for unprofitable regional routes
Fifty seats landed at Jyväskylä Airport on Wednesday and carried only three passengers. One passenger got back to Helsinki. "The Jyväskylä flight connection has been established with international connections in mind, and due to the Covid situation, the number of passengers is really small," says Pipsa Eklund FICORA Traficom. Before the pandemic, about 80 percent […]
Unprofitable regional routes will receive € 1,000 + support per passenger
Fifty seats landed at Jyväskylä Airport on Wednesday and carried only three passengers. One passenger got back to Helsinki. "The Jyväskylä flight connection has been established with international connections in mind, and due to the Covid situation, the number of passengers is really small," says Pipsa Eklund FICORA Traficom. Before the pandemic, about 80 percent […]
Friday Leaves: Flu Errors, Budgetary Implications, and Strange Moving Light in the Sky
Jyväskylä every day Central Finland tells about it that health authorities have ordered larger seasonal flu vaccines than in 2020, when supplies ran out in several cities last year. The National Institute for Health and Welfare THL reports that two million doses of Vaxigrip injectable vaccine and 118,000 doses of FluenzTetra nasal spray for children […]
Parliament approves unanimously "Water is ours" citizens’ initiative
Citizens’ initiative “Water is ours” (Finnish: Water is ours) has been adopted unanimously by Parliament. The aim of the initiative was to prevent the privatization of Finland’s water supply, and it is so far the first such citizens’ initiative to have received unanimous support from MPs. Parliament has previously approved only two other citizens’ initiatives. […]
Ex-con opens a rage room in Helsinki
Twenty-four years old Jasmin Vertanen says hitting scrapped household appliances is a good way for him to release the anger caused by coronavirus restrictions. But not everyone agrees that this is the best way to deal with silenced emotions. In rage rooms, customers pay for the crushing of broken appliances. Hate rooms have emerged around […]
Hurling struck Helsinki for the first time
Minority sports have struggled to keep players and teams together during a pandemic. Gatherings have been limited, training difficult, and facilities have been closed for long periods of time. Add to the mixture the fact that only a few dozen Finns play sports, and you have something like the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) enthusiasts encounter. […]
The number of passengers at Finnish airports continued to fall by almost 80%
The number of passengers traveling through Finnish airports decreased by 78.9 per cent in the first half of the year compared to January-June 2020, Finavia, the airport operator, said on Wednesday. The pandemic began to affect Finland in the middle of last year. During the first six months of this year, just over a million […]
Thursday’s papers: Climate recession, COVID test and tourist record broken
Finland can achieve its ambitious climate goals, but it requires a lot of work. That’s what Hufvudstadsbladet in Swedish reports after consulting an expert from Sitra’s State Innovation Fund. Current Sanna Marin (SDP) government set a target for carbon neutrality by 2035 and for Finland "carbon negative" – that is, that the country absorbs more […]
Graduates of psychology avoid the municipal sector
Enrollment in psychology courses has increased in recent years at Finnish universities – but although more psychologists graduate in Finland than retire, professionals do not end up where they are most needed. Inconsistencies between municipal health services and the needs of professionals burden the public sector, especially in the outermost regions. The City of Oulu […]
