Tag: Karelia
YLE: Dispute over tuition fees for Kenyan students resolved
– The students’ stay in Finland is secured, he assured. TAMK terminated its contract with Uasin Gishu County at the end of February, citing non-payment of tuition fees. Prokki revealed that the dispute concerns about a hundred nursing and physiotherapy students, whose future at the university of applied sciences was uncertain due to non-payment of […]
Almost 500 entrepreneurs are running in the parliamentary elections
Next are Kokooomus with 70 candidates and Liike Nyt with 64 candidates. Liike Nyt has the largest share of entrepreneur candidates, with 37% of candidates being entrepreneurs. CEO of Suomen Yrittäjät ry Mikael Pentikäinen expressed his satisfaction with the increase in entrepreneur candidates and said that “entrepreneurs are a significant group of candidates in several […]
The 130th anniversary of Martta Wendelin’s art: the exhibition opens in Valamo
Martta Wendelin was one of the most famous Finnish illustrators in the early 20th century. The calm atmosphere of his illustrations and the authentic depictions of home and family life were important to Finns. The idyllic image of the Finnish way of life through the seasons and calendar celebrations was conveyed especially in his illustrations […]
President Halonen surprised by Russia’s criticism
President Tarja Halonen says that she is surprised by the criticism of Finland by the Russian embassy in Helsinki. While visiting the North Karelian community of Eno, Halonen said that it is not true that Finland is not interested in its relations with Russia.
5 Foreigners Who Helped Create the Russian Empire
In the early 18th century, Tsar Peter I (Peter the Great) crushed the mighty Sweden, making Russia one of the leading European powers. In this he also received help from foreign experts and professionals. 1. James Bruce Public domain “A most honest and learned man,” Sir Charles Whitworth, British Ambassador to Russia, said by James […]
The Karelian language society obliged to pay back 325,000 euros of misused state funds
The minority language has continued to be supported by the state with funding for the Karelian language and culture of the University of Eastern Finland.
Swedish jets play a defensive role in the exercises of the Finnish Air Force
About 50 aircraft, including Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets, will take part in the air force’s annual major exercise until Saturday. The Karelian Air Force Staff plays the attacker’s role in the controls.
Hundreds of seasonally employed Ukrainians may soon find themselves unemployed
TE’s employment offices in various parts of Finland are preparing for the autumn rush, as the employment of many Ukrainians currently working seasonally will end in August-September. For example, hundreds of Ukrainians who fled the war to Finland have worked on berry farms in North Karelia and North Savo. There are currently 160 Ukrainians registered […]
Paper: Russians buy real estate in Finland at "acceleration"
The number of properties bought by Russians in Finland is increasing at an accelerating rate, despite the war in Ukraine and the extensive economic sanctions against Russia. County newspaper Etelä-Saimaa reported Russian citizens have made a total of 212 real estate transactions in Finland between January and July 2022. For comparison, in 2021, Russians bought […]
MOT: Former president Halonen, three former prime ministers used private planes of Russian banks
Former president Tarja Halonen and three former prime ministers of Finland have used airplanes owned by Russian banks and businessmen on their official trips, Yle’s MOT unit investigation found. MOT’s investigative journalist team found that Halonen flew via Russian aircraft at least 12 times between 2007 and 2011. Matti Vanhanen (Cen), Mari Kiviniemi (Cen) and […]
Police: The wounded bear in the trap is still alive, but is being euthanized
The mother bear, whose leg got caught in a metal trap last summer, has been spotted after a long break in Eno, North Karelia. The bear was caught on camera with the trap still on its leg, near the place where the animal was found with four cubs a year ago. According to the detective […]
YLE reveals how sanctions are avoided at the border between Finland and Russia
“If a Finnish towing vehicle has a Russian trailer, it is interpreted as a Finnish combination and it is perfectly legal to drive it across the border”, Jarkko FagerströmCustoms inspector, told YLE on Monday. Freight traffic moves across the border also because not all goods are covered by sanctions. – For example, aggregate and to […]
Thousands still without electricity in Eastern Finland
There are still around 1,000 households without electricity after strong winds caused power outages in Eastern Finland. On Saturday, an estimated 41,000 households lost electricity due to the weather system. On Saturday evening, at least 11,000 were without electricity. On the night between Saturday and Sunday, electricity was restored to the majority of households. There […]
The storm system is moving through Finland
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast throughout Saturday as the storm system slowly moves from west to east. The eastern part of the country, from Kainuu to Karelia, is facing the strong force of the storm, as electrical storm, wind and heavy rain warnings are valid until Saturday evening. In the west, the wind speed […]
At the weekend, the temperature is expected to rise
Even though schools start in different parts of the country on Thursday and many people’s summer holidays are coming to an end, you can still enjoy Plussa 25 degrees before then. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the weather will warm up towards the weekend. On Wednesday, temperatures will mostly remain between 18 and 24 […]
50 Finnish firefighters are going to help fight wildfires in Greece
About 50 firefighters from Finland are leaving for Greece to help the country extinguish wildfires in hot weather. The first group of about twenty firefighters will leave on Monday and they are to stay in the Peloponnese region for two weeks. Then another group of rescue workers of the same size replaces the first. Firefighters […]
Toxic blue-green algae blooms grow in the Archipelago Sea, in the Gulf of Finland
Toxic blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are abundant in Finnish waters, especially in the coastal areas of the Archipelago Sea and the Gulf of Finland, says the Finnish Environmental Center Syke. According to the department’s senior researcher, the situation is slightly worse than in recent years. Mika Raateoja. "There is reason to worry," he said. The […]
Other than emergency calls burden the emergency services
Emergency calls have increased significantly in various parts of Finland, and ambulances are often sent to situations where there is no real emergency, the rescue service says. Such situations can overwhelm emergency services and delay their arrival in truly urgent situations. According to the emergency center’s figures, the number of first aid services dispatched during […]
THL is looking into speeding up the fourth vaccination for people over 60
THL is currently investigating the possibility of municipalities starting vaccinations on an accelerated schedule. It announced last week that it plans to offer the fourth vaccine to everyone 65 or older starting in mid-August and to everyone 60 or older starting in early September. Minister of Family and Social Affairs Aki Lindén (SDP) told the […]
The Kremlin is commenting on a possible NATO base in Finland
A response to such a development would come from the Ministry of Defense, the president’s office said Russia’s response to a possible NATO base in Finland would be outlined by the military, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Peskov responded to reports from the Finnish media, which claimed that the mayor of a city […]
Russia warns Finland of NATO’s border base
If Lappeenranta hosts a military base, it would make itself a target if a conflict should ever break out, said the President of the State Duma The mayor of the Finnish border town of Lappeenranta would put the city at the crossroads of Russia by hosting a NATO military base, Russian Speaker of the Russian […]
Midsummer’s Day marked the hottest temperatures in Finland for the year
The forecasts for the beginning of the week turned out to be correct, as the Midsummer weather is not only hot, but brings with it the highest temperatures of the year. The highest temperature so far in the summer, 29.7 degrees Celsius, was measured in Liperi, North Karelia, on the day after Midsummer at 3 […]
The British F-35 will visit Finland next week
Two British Air Force F-35 fighters will visit Karelia Air Command next week, the Air Force said on Wednesday. The incoming squadron consists of two F-35B Lightning II fighters and about 60 people. The unit will visit the Rissala base from Tuesday to Thursday next week. The F-35 fighters participate in the daily training and […]
UN goose care team meets in Helsinki to discuss population trends and joint measures
The meeting will discuss the latest information on the development of the goose population and decide on possible follow-up measures for the stocks within the mandate of the European Goose Management Platform. In the case of white geese, the effects of exempted shooting on the development of different populations are being discussed. In the case […]
A Russian helicopter violates Finnish airspace "not serious," says the Border Guard
The Russian Mi-17 helicopter arrived in Finnish airspace twice on the same day at the beginning of May, according to the results of a preliminary investigation announced by the Finnish Border Guard on Friday. However, it said the cases are not considered a serious violation. The investigation found that the helicopter momentarily went into Finnish […]
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 […]
THL: Longer treatment queues in all Finnish hospital districts this year
The number of patients waiting for special treatment for more than half a year increased by almost a fifth in the first half of this year, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Thursday. At the end of April, about 150,000 people were waiting for access to emergency care, which is slightly […]
Felling exceeds a sustainable level in southern Finland, says the Natural Resources Center
According to the Institute of Natural Resources (Luke) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, an average of 91 per cent of the largest amount of sustainable wood has been felled in Finnish forests over the past five years. Luke has estimated the largest sustainable harvest of sawn timber and energy wood in the country’s […]
Yle in Russia: Muscovites are mostly indifferent to Finland’s NATO membership
In the days leading up to last week’s applications from NATO and Sweden to NATO, the Kremlin’s tone changed considerably from joining the military alliance – from general threats to more relaxed indifference. About a week ago, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO would most […]
Research: One-fifth of Finnish suicide victims had time on suicide day
The results show that seeking treatment has become more common, but the struggle of health professionals to detect and reduce the risk of suicide is also continuing. Marena Kukkonensuicide prevention expert from the Finnish Mental Health Association told me YLE on Monday said the lack of detection and absence of suicidal tendencies is likely due […]
The patrol detects rare greed on the Finnish-Russian border
According to the agency, the border guards patrolled a rare wolverine on the Russian border in South Karelia on Tuesday. The Southeast Finland Border Guard reported the finding in a tweet, which also accompanied by a short video from a highly endangered mammal. The video showed the wolf running eagerly towards the border guards, after […]
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian to serve the country’s refugees arriving in Finland. The textual news, which is published on weekdays, focuses on top national news as well as stories of interest to Ukrainians. The articles also contain practical information about living in Finland. "We want to support Ukrainians coming to Finland," Aki KekäläinenYle’s Head […]
Finland wants stronger border fences against Russia
The improvements are planned for critical areas, says a senior border official Finland wants a stronger fence at the border with Russia, says Colonel Marko Turunen, commander of the North Karelian border guard, to the media. The news comes in the middle of the conflict between Moscow and the west over Russia’s military campaign in […]
HS: Finland is preparing for a possible suspension of gas supplies from Russia
Gazprom, a Russian state-owned natural gas producer, has stated that compliance with the conditions is a precondition for resuming gas supplies, citing its recent decision to suspend supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. Gasum, the importer and distributor of natural gas owned by the Finnish state, has been asked to provide a response to the payment […]
Eastern Finland is working to correct the inequality of wind power between the regions
Regional leaders are calling for a new compensation system for wind power tax revenues, as there is a clear difference in the distribution of wind power in Western and Eastern Finland, according to which most of the turbines are concentrated in the western regions. The primary reason for this is a defense policy issue, as […]
Stora Enso sells Russian sawmills and forestry operations
On Monday, the Finnish forestry company Stora Enso announced that it would transfer some of its operations in Russia to local management. The company said in a press release that two sawmills in Karelia and Novgorod will be sold, as well as Russian forest operations that supply wood to the mills. These sawmills employ about […]
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 […]
Minister: The corona situation in Finland remains serious
According to the Minister of Family and Social Affairs, the coronavirus situation in Finland is still serious, although the media has largely turned to other news topics. Who is Linden (SDP). Lindén said in a Tweet on Tuesday night that while the country’s headlines have increasingly focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the strikes […]
The biggest jump in foreign language speakers in Finland
The number of speakers of foreign languages increased by more than 25,000 last year, which is the largest number since Finland’s independence. The number of native speakers of the three official languages - Finnish, Swedish and Sámi – decreased by almost 11,000. At the same time, the total population grew by more than 14,000 people, […]
Poor visibility may have caused a pile of cars on the Kuopio bridge
According to police, poor visibility may have led to a crash of several vehicles in Kuopio on Saturday afternoon. A total of 31 vehicles participated in the piling. Thirty people were injured, but no serious injuries were sustained. The article continues after the picture No serious injuries were reported.Toni Pitkänen / General The chain collision […]
HS: VR will stop train services between Helsinki and St. Petersburg
The official decision to terminate the service is made by VR. Kauppalehti on Thursday wrote that the state-owned company is prepared to suspend the service in accordance with the instructions of the central government. Tuppurainen told Helsingin Sanomat that train traffic has been offered in such a way that Finns living in Russia can return […]
What role did Viborg play in Russian history?
The city managed to be part of four different states. For the Swedes, it served as a window to the east; for the Russians – a crucial link in the system of defense of their capital and empire. Viborg is one of the most colorful cities in all of Russia, in terms of culture. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursday leaves: Bad weather, ski boom, cameraman down
The low-pressure front will bring more snowfall to the southern and central regions on Thursday, which means bad news for both motorists and pedestrians, Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. With temperatures slightly above or below frost, rains alternate as snow, sleet, and rain throughout the day, reducing visibility on the road and slippery pavements. "Between Wednesday […]
A pandemic that leads to long congestion in non-emergency medical care
According to figures published by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Tuesday, almost 160,000 patients in Finland were waiting for emergency medical care in hospital districts across the country in December. This represents an increase of 17,000 people from December 2020, and the average waiting time for patients is 1-2 months. By […]
Restaurants in Finland are open again until midnight
Until yesterday, restaurants selling mainly alcohol had to close at 6 pm and those selling mainly food at 9 pm. The Finnish government decided to ease the restrictions on Friday. The restrictions are valid until the end of the month and will be lifted completely on 1 March. Gathering restrictions were also changed yesterday in […]
Some hospital districts are bringing back unvaccinated workers due to staff shortages
Several unvaccinated health workers across the country have returned to work after a temporary ban. An amendment to the Finnish Communicable Diseases Act, which requires Covid vaccinations for healthcare workers, came into force last week, as a result of which hospital districts postponed or suspended the salaries of unvaccinated workers. Under the new regulation, only […]
Last year, the fisheries management fees paid amounted to EUR 9.7 million
The result was clear: payments were highest in North Karelia (7.28%), Kainuu (7.17%) and Lapland (7.10% of the population). The lowest payments were made in Ostrobothnia (2.97%), Southern Ostrobothnia (3.21%) and Satakunta (3.66%). Relatively enthusiastic fishermen were also shown from Northern Ostrobothnia, Central Finland and Savo. More than 5% of them paid a fisheries management […]
Finland will double the number of foreign student visas and shorten the citizenship path
Finnish MPs are voting on proposals to double the employment period of foreign students after graduation and make it easier for them to return to Finland. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labor confirmed that it would propose a series of changes that would most significantly allow students from abroad to stay for two years […]
Five things you need to know about the results of the provincial council election
On Sunday, 21 new county councils, ie “welfare service areas”, were elected to Finland, which take care of health and social care and emergency services in their areas. They will start work in March. Almost 1,400 provincial councilor seats were distributed in the election. The bill was completed on Monday morning at 2 p.m. About […]
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 […]
The mystery of Helsinki escaped, which was identified as the Finnish deer
The animal caught running around Helsinki at the beginning of January has been identified as a wild Finnish deer, Korkeasaari Zoo said on Thursday. The animal was originally suspected to be an ordinary reindeer that is semi-domesticated and a pastoral product in northern and eastern Finland. The nearest shepherd’s place is more than 600 km […]
Police update their animal welfare policy after killing a bear
The police government has updated its policy for the protection of large carnivores. Last year, Finnish police ordered the killing of four bears that had been injured after freezing in traps for small predators. The murders received widespread media attention, sparking backlash and criticism from animal rights organizations. A new police animal protection protocol published […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Advance voting, illiteracy and poor driving conditions
Several Finnish media outlets emphasized how the security concerns caused by the growing number of Covid-19 cases in Finland will affect the forthcoming county council elections. When the last day of elections is January 23, advance voting will begin on Wednesday. By Evening News, a total of 900 public advance polling stations are open across […]
Finland’s population is moving, but 2 million people need expert help
The aim of the new interactive obesity map of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is to highlight Finland’s growing problem and send an urgent message about the ticking time bomb that will affect the residents’ future health. Using scientific prediction models, the map shows how many people are likely to suffer from […]
The New Standards exhibition opens to the public at the Museum of Architecture
New standards The story of Puutalo Oy, an industrial company founded in 1940 due to the Karelian refugee crisis, when 420,000 people were displaced as a result of the war. At the moment, both architects and industrialists came together to create a new factory housing model that would modernize the Finnish construction industry. In less […]
Finland welcomes the new year in the cold
“At the turn of the year, it is largely cloudy in southern and central Finland. During the night, it can rain a few cents of snow in the southwest and south. In northern Lapland and the Oulu region, the year ends with clear weather, ”he said. “The best views of the fireworks are in the […]
The new restrictions will take effect in Finland, and internal border controls will continue
The use of the Covid passport will be restricted to areas of the Community distribution phase. Bars and restaurants whose main business is the sale of alcoholic beverages should stop serving by 5pm and close by 6pm. Dining restaurants can keep their doors open until 8pm if they require a Covid Pass from each guest. […]
Finland will introduce its strictest restrictions for a while
Restaurants in the Community must stop stopping alcohol by 5 pm and, if they mainly sell alcohol, close by 6 pm and limit the number of customers to 50% of normal full capacity. Restaurants that sell mainly food, on the other hand, can take advantage of the coronavirus passport to stay open until 8pm and […]
On Christmas Day, poor driving conditions in the western areas
Driving conditions are poor in Western and Southwestern Finland all Saturday, says the road information service Fintraffic. The company said visibility to the west and southwest was poor due to snowfall and drift. The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts that road conditions in the western regions will be poor until Saturday night and will be issued […]
Government and regional authorities tighten Covid restrictions as daily cases reach record highs
The Finnish government and regional authorities are planning to introduce or tighten restrictions during Christmas as corona cases continue to increase. On Christmas Eve, the health authority THL again reported a record high number of Covid cases per day, 3,223. The previous record was made just 24 hours ago, when 3,000 infections were diagnosed. However, […]
Researchers teach artificial intelligence to master Finnish dialects fluently
Recently, there has been gathering information in the news so that artificial intelligence can understand the dialect of Finnish and Swedish. Computers usually understand Finnish only as a normative standard known as literary language and they need examples of spoken language to improve their algorithms. Because it is impossible to speak a language without speaking […]
The New Standards exhibition is on display at the Museum of Architecture
New Standards presents the story of Puutalo Oy, an industrial company founded in 1940 about the Karelian refugee crisis, when about 420,000 people were displaced as a result of the war. At the moment, both architects and industrialists came together to create a new factory housing model that would modernize the Finnish construction industry. In […]
Tuesday’s Issues: Government Debates, Slow Vaccination Rate and Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Concerns about a new variant of the Omicron virus and the worsening Covid-19 situation in Finland once again dominated domestic headlines on Tuesday, with several newspapers reporting that the government will meet to discuss possible solutions on Tuesday. The topics of discussion include an assessment of the current epidemiological situation in the country, the progress […]
Finland is restricting restaurants to slow down the spread of Covid
The government has imposed new restrictions on bars and restaurants in the worst-affected areas of the Covid pandemic with a rubber stamp. Establishments in areas classified as “community-borne” in the epidemic must stop selling alcohol at 5 pm and close their doors at 6 pm unless they require a Covid passport at all times. Covid […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Missing crime reports, anti-vaxx financial report and expired principals
Several newspapers report the matter on Thursday morning Perttu NousiainenThe former chairman of the youth foundation, who was wanted for financial crimes, returned to Finland on Wednesday for a year and a half after avoiding the authorities. Nousiainen, who served as chairman of the board of the Youth Foundation from 2010 to 2018, was suspected […]
Jobseekers switch to “Finnish-sounding” surnames to avoid discrimination
People with a foreign background who are struggling to find employment in Finland should change their surname to a Finnish one. That’s advice Ilja Timonen, a Russian immigrant who did just that. Timonen, who studied physics, mathematics and education in Russia, moved to Finland in 2006, but could not find work in selected fields. He […]
Ohisalo, chairman of the Greens, will start with the ministers of the parental leave party
Minister of the Interior and President of the Green League Maria Ohisalo to start his parental leave on Friday. The departure of Ohisalo means his party buddy Krista Mikkonen – who is currently the Minister for the Environment and Climate – is the Minister for the Interior Emma Kari (Green) will temporarily move to the […]
Research: Mental health problems account for more than half of Finland’s disability pensions
A recent study by the University of Tampere found that 53 per cent of all disability pensions in Finland are granted due to mental health problems. An invalidity pension is a compensation for loss of earnings granted by the state to those who are unable to work due to illness, injury or disability. Mood disorders, […]
Young Russians face obstacles, prejudices While living in Finland
26-year-old Alexandra Myagkova and 18 years old Gleb Shumaev have things in common – they both have Russian roots and they both want to build their lives in Finland. Myagkova moved from Moscow to Joensuu just three months ago and is still confident in her decision. "I study to be a baker and confectioner and […]
The ministry proposes slaughtering 20 wolves
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing a permit that will allow 20 wolves to be slaughtered next year. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry said the permit is intended to ensure a balance between a viable wolf population and meeting the needs of people in wandering areas. "Hunting regulates the growth […]
The ministry proposes slaughtering 20 wolves
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing a permit that will allow 20 wolves to be slaughtered next year. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry said the permit is intended to ensure a balance between a viable wolf population and meeting the needs of people in wandering areas. "Hunting regulates the growth […]
The autumn storm hit Finland on Friday
A strong autumn storm that swept much of Finland on Friday and has strong winds, rain, sleet and snow, which is expected to continue on Saturday. From mid-Friday, the strongest winds blew to the southern seaside town of Porvoo, where the wind speed increased by 30.1 m / s. Weather conditions have called for warnings […]
Finland brings students to the country to prevent the closure of rural high schools
About a month ago, 16- and 15-year-olds Elyorbek Rayimov and Javohir Zokirov moved from Uzbekistan to Finland to study at Rautjärvi High School in rural South Karelia. Their curriculum is the same as their local students, and all lessons are in Finnish. "Learning Finnish is easier for us than learning English. We learn Finnish for […]
Only the virus in Finland detects the largest outbreak in decades
During the autumn of this year, the Public Health Agency THL has reported a rapid increase in the number of symptoms such as mosquito-borne viral infection and influenza, which are unique to Pogosta disease in Finland. By mid-last month, the agency registered 151 infections, but the number had risen significantly, to 467 by mid-October. Blood […]
The number of hospitalizations in Eastern Finland will increase after the removal of restaurant restrictions
Emergencies in eastern Finland have seen an increase in people seeking medical care compared to previous stages of the coronavirus crisis. More alcohol-related injuries and ailments have also been seen in the area. According to the director of the North Karelia First Aid Service Kari Törrönen, patient flow began after the removal of coronavirus – […]
The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care is increasing in Finland
It seems unlikely that the situation will improve quickly. Experts from the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) predicted that unvaccinated adults infected with the virus would fill intensive care units for a long time to come. “We’re approaching the beach,” he said Tero Varpula, Chief Physician in charge of critical care at Espoo Jorvi […]
Traveling abroad? Children may also need Covid passports
As the introduction of vaccinations in Finland progresses and the autumn break approaches, the authorities have issued a reminder to people planning a trip abroad to ensure that they have all the right documents in place according to the requirements of the destination country. This usually means proof that the holder has received two doses […]
Quick observation in Finnish Covid cases
On Monday, October 4, 6544 new laboratory-confirmed coronavirus infections have been reported in Finland in the last two weeks, which is 445 more than in the previous two weeks, according to THL. Until recently, Finnish covid cases had been steadily declining since the end of August. The number of Covid tests performed in Finland has […]
Traveling abroad? Children may also need Covid vaccination certificates
As the introduction of vaccinations in Finland progresses and the autumn break approaches, the authorities have issued a reminder to people planning a trip abroad to ensure that they have all the right documents in place according to the requirements of the destination country. This usually means proof that the holder has received two doses […]
Singing and dancing are allowed in restaurants as the government eases Covid rules
Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) said Thursday afternoon that the government has decided to ease restrictions on restaurants and other catering businesses. In areas of the country that are in the process of spreading the epidemic in the community, the ban on karaoke and dancing will be lifted, he said on […]
Bar and restaurant restrictions will be eased from Thursday
Bars and restaurants will receive more breathing space across the country from Thursday in the summer, when closing times and capacity restrictions were reintroduced. Areas in the community-mediated phase of the government’s three-tier pandemic assessment model will finally have open bars and restaurants that are open until midnight, and alcohol service will be allowed until […]
Restaurant restrictions will be eased in Finland on Thursday
Restaurants in the acceleration phase areas, on the other hand, must close at 2 p.m. and stop offering alcohol at 1 p.m. The epidemic is currently considered to be under infection in Kymenlaakso, Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Southern Ostrobothnia, South Karelia, Southwest Finland and Uusimaa. Central Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, Kanta-Häme, Northern Ostrobothnia, North Karelia, Northern Savonia, Päijät-Häme, Satakunta […]
The first frost in southern Finland, warm weather in stock
Early Sunday morning brought the first frost to many parts of the country, says the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The coldest was in Eastern Lapland in Salla, where mercury fell to -4.7 degrees. Since August, nights below zero have been recorded in the northern and central parts of the country, but now they have reached […]
The burden of Covid testing, tracing, affects primary care services
Testing and tracing Covid cases is putting increasing pressure on the Finnish public health care system, and many municipalities and hospital districts are urging the government to change its current hybrid strategy to combat the latest effects of the pandemic. Healthcare staff and resources have been developed to curb the recent increase in infections. This […]
New restrictions on restaurants in Uusimaa and South Karelia are entering the community mediation phase
In areas such as South Savo, which are in the process of accelerating the epidemic, restaurants will have to close at 12 noon. Currently, only bars and eateries in the Itä-Savo Hospital District and Lapland (except Rovaniemi) are allowed to be open without a curfew. Restrictions are likely to be eased in the event sector; […]
In Lapland, more than 200 berry pickers have been infected with COVID-19
After consulting the Lapland Hospital District, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the city of Rovaniemi has reportedly agreed to provide separate accommodation and facilities for quarantined people. Extensive screenings were also performed in Kemijärvi, where 48 COVID-19 cases were detected in one berry picking […]
Berry companies moved pickers all over Finland, even though many were infected or exposed
The berry picking companies Arctic International and Polarica have moved at least 260 foreign berry pickers from Lapland to Eastern Finland, even though most of them are infected or exposed to the coronavirus, says the Lapland Hospital District. In Rovaniemi, up to 70 percent of foreign berry pickers have been infected with Covid-19. On Friday, […]
Thailand is demanding responses to coronavirus epidemics in berry pickers
Thailand has demanded an explanation from the Finnish authorities for several coronavirus epidemics that occur this summer among Thai citizens working as berry pickers in Finland. More than 200 workers have been diagnosed with Covid since early August. On Tuesday, it was reported that the berry companies Arctic International and Polarica transported at least 260 […]
Thailand demands that Finland explain the coronavirus epidemics in berry pickers
Thailand has demanded an explanation from the Finnish authorities for several coronavirus epidemics that occur this summer among Thai citizens working as berry pickers in Finland. More than 200 workers have been diagnosed with Covid since early August. On Tuesday, it was reported that the berry companies Arctic International and Polarica transported at least 260 […]
Wednesday leaves: lost Afghans, free school breakfast and a strong breeze
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports that Finland does not evacuate Afghan security guards and guards who protected Finnish politicians, diplomats and the embassy itself because they were not directly employed by the Finnish state. Finland had purchased security services from a Finnish Afghan security contractor who provided security personnel to the Embassy in Kabul. The arrangement […]
Berry companies moved workers all over Finland, although many were infected or exposed
The berry picking companies Arctic International and Polarica have moved at least 260 foreign berry pickers from Lapland to Eastern Finland, even though most of them are infected or exposed to the coronavirus, says the Lapland Hospital District. In Rovaniemi, up to 70 percent of foreign berry pickers have been infected with Covid-19. On Friday, […]
Berry companies moved workers across the country, even though many were infected or exposed
The berry picking companies Arctic International and Polarica have moved at least 260 foreign berry pickers from Lapland to Eastern Finland, even though most of them are infected or exposed to the coronavirus, says the Lapland Hospital District. In Rovaniemi, up to 70 percent of foreign berry pickers have been infected with Covid-19. On Friday, […]
Hundreds of berry pickers moved all over Finland, although many were infected or exposed
The berry picking companies Arctic International and Polarica have moved at least 260 foreign berry pickers from Lapland to Eastern Finland, even though most of them are infected or exposed to the coronavirus, says the Lapland Hospital District. In Rovaniemi, up to 70 percent of foreign berry pickers have been infected with Covid-19. On Friday, […]
Exotic spots to eat in Helsinki: Delicious and unique!
There’s every chance that after dining at one of the following spots, you’d prefer to indulge in some downtime via other pursuits. More information on some new gaming options in Helsinki (and Finland in general) can be found by clicking here. First question to ask yourself as a traveller: how much should I budget to […]
Restaurant restrictions tighten through much of Finland
As of Sunday, new restaurant restrictions apply due to the worsening coronavirus situation. In the areas designated as being in the community spread phase, alcohol sales must end at 10 pm, while those in the so-called acceleration phase may serve until midnight. The areas in the community spread phase are Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa and Kymenlaakso, […]
Love for a tentacle, an ancient intersex warrior and forest monks: Finland in the world press
The drink was first introduced to the United States by a U.S. entrepreneur Evan Burns, The founder of Long Drink, which sought to expand the brand ‘s presence outside the Nordic countries. The company recently raised $ 25 million in funding in the country. Several international magazines report on a new discovery related to the […]
