Tag: Krista Kiuru
The parliamentary committee is finalizing the report on social security cuts
Chairman Krista Kiuru (SDP) and Laiho had previously accused each other of stalling the committee's work by presenting an endless stream of change proposals. For example, Laiho and three other members of the ruling party published a joint press release last weekend, expressing their concerns about the committee's activities and procedures and targeting Kiuru the…
Purra regrets previous comments, Orpo assures that the government will not fall
“Taken out of context and viewed through a modern lens, some of the writings look even worse than before. I do not accept any kind of violence, racism or discrimination. People who know my values and the way I work know that.” prime minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) thanked Purra for the apology and said he…
Kiuru announces that he is looking for Marin’s successor as chairman of SDP
When outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave her last May Day speech as SDP chairman, Krista Kiuru said she would succeed him as party leader.
Survey of MPs on Twitter 2022: Basic Finns rule – Marin carries SDP alone
Like MPs, there are big differences between parties in the activity and effectiveness of Twitter use. Of all the parties, the Finns party was far ahead of the others on Twitter. MPs are fairly active Twitter users, and 188 out of 200 MPs have a Twitter account. But there are big differences in the ability…
The Finnish government is taking an inch forward in support systems for agriculture and healthcare
The package is currently being considered by ministerial assistants so that a decision could be made as part of the supplementary budget proposal, which is to be presented to the parliament at the end of January. Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) proposed at the end of last year that 700 million…
Finland requires negative tests from those arriving from China
Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) admitted on Friday at YLE’s A studio that the controls are not a way to prevent new variants of the corona virus from entering Finland, but a way to “buy time” before more detailed information on the spread of the virus is obtained. Beijing. “We can…
The Minister of Social Affairs demands a faster introduction of Covid vaccinations
According to Family and Social Affairs Minister Krista Kiuru (SDP), only a few Finns clearly understand the current guidelines for Covid vaccinations.
Minister Kiuru returns from parental leave
According to Yle’s sources, Krista Kiuru will return as Minister of Family and Social Affairs on Thursday.
The number of Covid patients in the intensive care unit falls to a 9-month low
The number of Covid patients treated in hospitals has dropped significantly over the past week, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Thursday. The total number has fallen by more than half from a peak of 1,026 at the end of March. At the same time, the number of patients in intensive…
Covid patients at an all-time high, no new restrictions are planned
Finnish hospitals treat a record number of patients infected with coronavirus. Nationwide, the Covid ward had 821 patients on Wednesday and 30 in intensive care. Minister of Family and Basic Services Who is Linden (SDP) told Yle that the numbers could rise to more than 1,000 in the coming weeks. Health authorities attribute the increase…
Research: Growing dissatisfaction with Covid restrictions in Finland
Finns are less satisfied with the way the government has handled the coronavirus crisis than it was about eight months ago, according to two studies conducted by Turku Åbo Akademi University. Last month, about 38 percent of respondents said they thought the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were balanced between public…
Lindén becomes Minister of Social Affairs, Kiuru starts maternity leave
Member of the Socialist Party Who is Linden has been confirmed as Minister of Family and Social Affairs to replace his party counterpart Krista Kiuruwhich begins maternity leave on Friday. Lindén, 69, is working for the first time as a Member of Parliament after a long career in health care administration, including the director of…
Friday’s newspapers: Healthcare capacity, THL – ministry division and sports awards
Helsingin Sanomat has shaking asks why Finland seems to be running out of health care capacity at an earlier stage in the Covid epidemic than in other European countries. The magazine points out that health care executives launched an alarm in the early fall and includes a chart showing that the load on hospitals for…
The prevalence of Covid-19 cases is straining health care in Uusimaa
Uusimaa accounted for about half (2,724) of the nearly 5,500 new coronavirus infections reported in Finland on Tuesday, According to YLE. Nearly one-third of the coronavirus tests performed in the hospital district are currently positive, and the omicron variant is believed to cause up to 90 percent of laboratory-confirmed cases. The large number of cases…
The Finnish government is pumping the brakes, more restrictions
As a means for service providers to circumvent restrictions affecting their operations, the passport will not be available for medium- and high-risk events, such as large concerts that do not have seats for all participants, for three weeks from Tuesday 28 December. Restaurants in the so-called community transfer areas will also not be able to…
Wednesday Magazines: Children’s Power Department, Covid Restrictions, and Planning for a Safe Christmas
Helsingin sanomat newspaper to lead on Wednesday to the intensive care capacity of Helsinki Children’s Hospital. Although the burden of Covid in intensive care units is well known, there has long been a shortage of qualified staff in childcare and the situation has only worsened during the pandemic. The situation is so bad that the…
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs supports the demand for vaccination of social and health workers
On Thursday, the Parliamentary Committee on the Constitution approved a demand to vaccinate social and health care personnel against the coronavirus. The Inter-Party Committee unanimously declared the bill in line with the Constitution, making ratification likely. The committee has blocked a number of previously proposed coronavirus measures. The center-left government has proposed adding a temporary…
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…
Finns could receive the third vaccines in the spring, says THL’s Tar Grave
“The [vaccination] the pace has been what municipalities can achieve. This is not something that depends on THL or [the National Advisory Committee on Vaccines] KRAR, ”he told the broadcaster. Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) expressed frustration at the slow pace of vaccinations at YLE’s A-studio on Tuesday. Nearly 83 percent…