Tag: Kuopio
The diesel shortage caused by the strike threatens to disrupt public transport in Finland
The fuel stocks in the depots are expected to be completely exhausted by the weekend, when only electric buses will remain in traffic. Koiviston Auto operates about a third of the local buses of Helsinki Region Transport (HSL). Mikkola said that Neste, Koiviston Auto's only fuel supplier, has informed the company that no more diesel…
Sustainable fashion steps forward: Sokos and Emmy open used equipment departments in Helsinki
According to the research conducted by the S group, 62 percent of the respondents have bought used clothes, and 40 percent plan to increase their consumption of such clothes. A convenient sustainable purchase The new departments of Sokos in the center of Helsinki offer a curated selection of high-quality used clothes and accessories for women…
Extensive strikes hit Finland: Major disruptions in traffic and public services are expected
Early childhood education facilities will be closed for two days, February 13-14, affecting both public and private institutions in Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and several other municipalities. This change is expected to close most of the daycare centers in the affected areas, and family day care providers and human resources provider Seure are directly involved in…
A pro-Russian hacker group takes responsibility for DoS attacks on the websites of Finnish cities
Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Kotka, Lahti, Vaasa, Pori, Kuopio, Espoo and Turku have all reported being the target of denial-of-service attacks in the past two days.
More than 1,900 vocational students to compete in Taitaja2024 semi-finals across Finland
The semifinals, which are organized in more than 40 locations across the country, serve as the qualifying round for the final competition. Only the best eight from each field advance to the finals in Kuopio, which will take place on May 20-23, 2024. About 500 students in 50 different skill categories will participate in the…
Major air traffic disruption in Finland: A two-day strike was announced on February 1-2
The upcoming strike will start on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The strike must affect JHL members employed by Finavia or Airpro. The strike affects almost all major airports in Finland, with the exception of Halli and Utti. However, it is specified…
The increased popularity of non-religious ethics in Finnish schools
some smaller localities have growth of over 100%. The largest number of ET students are in the capital region, almost 30% in Helsinki and around 20% in Espoo and Vantaa. Other big cities, such as Tampere and Turku, are following closely, and the number of ET students has grown significantly. The trend is even more…
Economic survey: Tampere is still the most attractive city in Finland
The popularity of all three cities increased by two percentage points from the previous year. Timo MyllymäkiTaloustuktuikma's senior vision manager, stated that Tampere in particular is a national attraction – the city is among the top three for the residents of eight regions, including Pirkanmaa. “The appeal of Tampere is broad,” he summed up. Espoo,…
Revolutionary cartography: artificial intelligence corrects building data in Finnish cities
The role of artificial intelligence in precision mapping The demand for highly accurate location information has grown in recent years, especially with autonomous driving. The project led by the National Land Survey has focused on improving the accuracy of the terrain database's location information, automating data collection and ensuring that the information is up-to-date. “Differences…
Kood/Sisu coding school in Kuopio attracts more than 1000 applicants from 23 nationalities
Inclusive education for a diverse student body Kood/Sisu's philosophy emphasizes accessibility and inclusiveness in technology education. Prospective students are not required to have previous experience or training in the field, which makes the school an attractive option for career changers and beginners. It is noteworthy that 40 percent of the applicants registered for the upcoming…
Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Alzheimer's patients through olfactory membrane changes
Due to the dysfunction of the sense of smell observed in both COVID-19 and AD patients, the aim of the study was to investigate the olfactory mucosa – the interface between the external environment and the brain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether this tissue could serve as a possible route of…
The Finnish housing market will rise in November 2023: Prices and transactions on the rise
Save events: A total of 4,524 sales of old apartments were reported, which is 11.5% more than the previous year. Sales of new apartments, on the other hand, fell by 55.4%, and only 174 transactions were made. Regional differences: The most significant increase in transaction volumes was in large cities. The rise was led by…
A competitor is emerging for the Finnish state-owned railway company VR
Suomen Lähijunat has drawn up a plan for the provision of commuter rail services in large urban areas and regional services connecting municipal centers, estimating that the services will begin in 2025. The urban regions identified as possible service areas are Imatra, Jyväskylä, Kouvola, Kuopio, Mikkeli, Oulu, Tampere, Turku and Vaasa. According to the plan,…
The police are warning about a deadly designer drug spreading in Kuopio
Metonitazene is estimated to be 10 times more effective than fentanyl. According to the police, it has been sold on the street as tablets that look like Subutex.
Veikkaus is preparing for a turning point in the industry: Job cuts and strategic reform on the horizon
In line with this development, Veikkaus is renewing its personnel structure and focusing on strengthening competence in its core business areas. 825 employees participated in the recently concluded change negotiations, which began at the beginning of September. These discussions are part of Veikkaus’ strategy to maintain market leadership in Finland and compete internationally. The reorganization…
Revolutionary research: Finland wins the digital archive of 1.5 billion natural objects
The Finnish Environmental Center, together with the universities of Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Oulu and the Kuopio Museum of Natural Sciences, leads the treasure trove of natural science into a digital format. This effort supports environmental monitoring, such as assessing the vulnerability of species and habitats. Digital records enable clearer documentation and visualization of state assessments of…
Reduction in the illegal import of snuff: Related to the dismantling of the sale of nicotine pouches
Customs confiscations of nuuska have decreased significantly during the past year. Although control measures are as comprehensive as before, smuggling has decreased. “Last year, we uncovered several large cases of snuff smuggling, which of course show up in the overall statistics. Looking at the figures from January to September of this year, the change compared…
Purra accuses unions of lying and distorting facts as unions detail first protests
For example, electrical workers carry out shutdowns at Turku Energia and Olkiluoto nuclear power plant. Last week, Teollisuusliitto also announced a series of hour-long walkouts at workplaces north and eastern in parts of the country. Palveluitto United (PAM) and the Construction Trade Union will organize demonstrations outside working hours on Thursday in Joensuu, Mikkeli and…
How did Finnair fall from grace?
The scene changes to capture the pilot enjoying a bite of an apple. An apple with Finnair’s logo and a bite mark rests on the table. “The world is getting closer,” the chime declares. Those were the golden times, when Finns ventured outside their saunas eagerly to discover the world. Finnair played the role of…
People at risk of suicide do not receive adequate treatment
At the moment, the services are having difficulty meeting the demand for help. This can be seen in MIELI ry, where Crisis Phone, Solmu Chat and Sekasin Chat have received more calls to emergency services this year. This means that more callers are at immediate risk of harming themselves, and their situations are increasingly critical.…
July 2023 housing market update: Slower activity in line with summer trends, promising outlook for fall
The comparison with the five-year average showed a -36.3% decline in used home sales and an even steeper -81.9% decrease in new home sales. Based on the KVKL price index, average square meter prices for used apartments declined by an average of -4.6% in the capital region and -1.0% in other major cities, compared to…
July sees a surge of 1.4 million long-distance trips on VR trains – Night train popularity soars
July’s long-distance travel figures, though about 2% lower compared to July 2022, which experienced an unusually high volume of journeys, have still showcased a substantial travel demand. “During the summer months, travelers opt for train journeys covering extended distances, including routes to destinations such as Oulu, Joensuu, Vaasa, and Kuopio. The recently opened Hillosensalmi station…
Heads of OP, Nokia voice concern about effects of racism discussion
“We have to make sure that the children of families moving from abroad are able to attend school and that spouses can find work easily.” Increasing work-based immigration, he stressed, is very important for the future of Finland. “Many industrial sectors need more labour, which is why work-based immigration must be increased broadly. We’ll also…
Hundreds of Finnish tapes for Tunick filming
Guided by broadcast instructions over the loudspeakers, they prepared to strike Tunick’s camera. The photographer, praised for his ability to capture the beauty and vulnerability of the human form, expressed his excitement about the project. “Nowadays the land of 1,000 lakes has been named the land of 1,000 nakeds,” Tunick told AFP, highlighting the transformation…
See: Almost a thousand gather for a nude installation in Kuopio
American photographer Spencer Tunick specializes in photographs of large groups of naked people, and the city of Kuopio in Finland is his latest canvas image.
Milk sales revenue of over one billion euros at Finnish dairy farms – responsibility is emphasized in milk production
Finnish cows are not fed soy; instead, their diet is based on canned grass silage. Good hygiene practices, minimal use of medicines and excellent milk quality are the strengths of Finnish milk production. The dairy industry is strongly committed to improving the well-being of cows by enabling outdoor activities, grazing and exercise. Outdoor exercise promotes…
The national museum days in Helsinki start tomorrow
The Museum Days program includes topical speeches, panel discussions and the 100th annual meeting of the Museum Association. The meeting and party will be held at Paasitorni in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. The expert speeches and discussions at Museum Days focus on the future of museums. The versatile program also includes thematic group work, which enables an…
Suomen VR will give up its 25 passenger stations in the next few years
Stations are offered primarily to cities and towns. “Cities and municipalities have many needs and wishes for the development of services and land use in the vicinity of stations. Transferring the stations to their own ownership facilitates the development of mobility services, travel chains and urban structures in general based on local needs. said Erkka…
Olivia and Leo are still the most popular children’s names in Finland
A little variation in the most popular names of Finnish speakers For children born in Finland in 2022, Olivia was the first name for 276 girls and Leo for 376 boys. They were the most popular names in 2021 as well, and Leo has been the most popular boy’s name since 2019. In 2022, the…
Tampere was chosen as the most attractive city in Finland for the third year in a row
Kari Väisänena senior expert from the reputation consulting agency T-Media, which conducted the survey, told YLE on Wednesday that Tampere received excellent points for location and economic vitality, and beat other cities also in terms of reputation, administrative and decision-making. to make culture. – The impressions that Tampere is working together towards a common goal…
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…
Finavia’s environmental investments total almost 10 million euros
Water protection is important because by improving the management of stormwater flowing from the runway, the microbiome of the ditches and streams near the airports can be protected,” he says. Henry HansonDirector of Finavia. The Finnish Civil Aviation Authority’s infrastructure investments in 2023 will total more than 15 million euros, of which around 4 million…
The labor dispute in the retail trade escalates – the employers asked to stop collecting union membership fees
Anna LavikkalaThe trade union’s head of labor market affairs said the union cannot sit on the sidelines and passively oversee “proportionate” strikes aimed at employers amid collective bargaining. “In this situation, employers simply have no other choice but to resort to measures outside the negotiation table,” he stated. press release. The announcement came a day…