Tag: Lahti
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 […]
Right now: Men’s World Cup final in Lahtis
12.45 Skiing, World Cup final in LahtisMass start men (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Martin Nilsson) Program manager: Selma Jennervall
Right now: The Swedes in the lead in the mass start
At 11.00-12.00 11 a.m Skiing, World Cup final in LahtisMass start ladies (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Martin Nilsson) At 12.45 entry into P4 Extra 12.45 Skiing, World Cup final in LahtisMass start men (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Martin Nilsson) Program manager: Selma Jennervall
Listen directly: Sweden at the top in the sprint relay in Lahtis
15.50 Skiing, World Cup final LahtisSprint relay freestyle ladies and gentlemen (Sigge Sanner, Torgny Mogren) Program manager: Selma Jennervall
Drug abuse, job cuts in the world’s happiest country: Finland in the world press
The article provides exclusive details about the drug threat in the upcoming elections in Finland, where restrictive drug abuse is also an important campaign issue. According to the news report, in 2022, almost 30 percent of the victims were 25 years old and younger, and drug users die on average ten years younger in Finland […]
Finnish Fazer announces two rounds of negotiations in as many days
The line would not only enable an increase in baking capacity, but also reduce the bakery’s total energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions significantly. The negotiations concern a total of 218 people and some white-collar workers working in Lahti. Possible cuts are planned to be implemented in stages between 2023 and 2025. Fazer announced that […]
Retro arcade games are at the center of the University of Vaasa’s science fair, promoting education and future learning
from electronics and biomechanics to game design and even space exploration. The games offer participants the opportunity to experience, learn and imagine through an interactive and immersive game. In addition to their educational potential, these retro games have a unique social learning value. They act as social magnets, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds […]
The Albert Edelfelt exhibition returns home from Paris and Gothenburg
The Ateneum exhibition presents Albert Edelfelt as an international influence Albert Edelfelt (1854–1905) was socially gifted and understood the importance of networks early in his career. He spoke several languages and mixed easily with people from different social classes. Edelfelt traveled in Europe and the Nordic countries and lived most of his life in Paris. […]
Report: Finland is not exceptionally dependent on trade with China
If disruptions affect several countries at the same time, importers would not be able to quickly turn to alternative suppliers. The effects would therefore be seen in the everyday lives of both citizens and companies. According to a survey coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland is among the EU average in total trade […]
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 […]
HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories […]
NBI releases Lahti-based Biafran activist Simon Ekpa while the investigation continues
The Central Criminal Police suspects a man living in Lahti of money collection crimes, although Simon Ekpa has not been named as a suspect.
HS: Finnish police arrested Biafran separatist leader Simon Ekpa
Ekpa, a local NCP councilor in the city of Lahti, has supported and financed an armed rebellion in his home country of Nigeria.
Nigeria demands that Finland end the Lahti-authorized armed rebellion in southeastern Nigeria
Ekpa’s exact role in the separatist group was unclear, but over the past 18 months he has called on millions of people in southeastern Nigeria to join anti-government protests. Ekpa is a feared figure in Nigeria, and the forces he leads have allegedly threatened people who disobey the Monday curfew imposed by the separatists. According […]
Nigeria demands Finland to prevent a local NCP politician from disrupting the elections
The local Lahti city councilor is the main figure in the separatist group demanding the secession of Biafra.
Architecture of the 1970s: Exhibitions, Book and Outreach Program
The exhibition invites visitors to experience the spirit of the 1970s and to imagine how a well-equipped suburban house with a playground made of concrete elements felt to its first residents. It also highlights 1970s gems from various building types, such as theaters, town halls, university buildings, churches, factories and water towers. The exhibition challenges […]
Apartment prices are falling and rents are rising: PTT
However, there are no signs of an imbalance in the housing market that could lead to a downward spiral or pose a risk to the economy. At the end of the year, the housing market is expected to recover, but the average prices of old apartment buildings will decrease by 2.5% throughout the country. “The […]
Internationalization awards of the President of the Republic to Kempower, K. Hartwall, Andritz and Kasvuryhmä Suomi
The Internationalization Award of the President of the Republic is awarded annually in recognition of internationally successful companies or organizations. The candidates were proposed by several business organizations. “In addition to international success, this year’s evaluation emphasized sustainable development and the ethics of operations, as well as the effects on Finnish know-how, innovation, employment development […]
Economists welcome the working group’s proposal, but doubt political commitment
Although the principles are commendable, they would require the kind of political commitment that is not necessarily possible in the current situation, economists assessed in a panel discussion organized by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday. Päivi PuontiETLA Taloustikkumas’ forecasting director emphasized that decision-makers should understand that responsible management of public finances is not an […]
The new metro line from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti will open on December 3, 2022
The metro was expanded from Ruoholahti to Matinkylä with eight new stations in 2017, when the first phase of the Länsimetro was completed. Since then, the work has continued on the west side of Matinkylä. “The timetables and costs of the construction of the metro extension were kept in accordance with the decisions of the […]
The planning of the Kauklahti station area is progressing
The Lasihyti area is planned taking into account the comprehensive development of the Kauklahti station area and the protection of Espoonjoki’s natural resources. In the future, about 4,000 new residents will come to the Lasihyti area. The area south of the railway is mainly an industrial area, divided by the Espoon River. “The Espoonjoki valley […]
The new metro line from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti opens on December 3
The metro was expanded from Ruoholahti to Matinkylä with eight new stations in 2017, when the first phase of the Länsimetro was completed. Since then, the work has continued on the west side of Matinkylä. – The construction schedules and costs of the metro extension were kept in accordance with the decisions of the Espoo […]
Helsinki bans studded tires on Lönnrotinkatu
The one-way Lönnrotinkatu runs from the center to the west, which serves motorists traveling from Pohjoisesplanadi to Ruoholahti and in the direction of Kamppi and Punavuori. A new road sign prohibiting the use of studded tires is being tested on Lönnrotinkatu until autumn 2025. The goal of the pilot is to find out the impact […]
From a fashion journalist to Finland’s first TikTok professor
Veteran host, fashion editor and economist Sami Sykkö will become a practical professor at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) from September 1. In the part-time job, which will continue at least until the end of 2025, the students must be taught working life skills related to business cooperation and marketing. "In order to reach the […]
India Day 2022 Helsinki – Everything you need to know
Although this was a major success for the first time, the history of India Day in the Finnish capital was just beginning, and in 2018 and 2019 it was moved to the famous Kaisaniemi Park as an open-air venue for events and celebrations, which anticipates an amazing 25,000 participants. The next hosting of this event […]
Finnish researchers: Arctic warming twice as fast as previously thought
In the Arctic region, temperatures have risen almost four times faster than in the rest of the world, according to a study conducted by a Finnish research group. Previous studies have shown that the speed was about twice as fast as in other parts of the world. However, this recent study – which was published […]
Officials: About 1,000 taxi operators will lose their licenses
According to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, about 1,000 taxi entrepreneurs will soon be informed that their driving licenses will be revoked. Last year, a number of changes in the law concerning taxi services came into force. One of these laws states that taxi drivers must now pass an entrepreneur test to obtain […]
The Tampere electricity company buys a third of its oil from the Russian Teboil
Tampere Electric Power Company Tampere Electric Power Company has ordered large quantities of oil from Teboil, a subsidiary of the Russian Lukoil, iltapäivälehti Evening newspaper (IL) said on Thursday. CEO of Tampere Sähkölaitot Jussi Laitinen confirmed that the IL report was correct. He said that while much of the power plants’ oil comes from different […]
As usual with drugs in Helsinki "Amphetamine square" squeezing
Yle recently visited the infamous Vaasanpuistikko in the Kallio district of Helsinki – also known as Piritori ("Amphetamine square" or "Speed Square") — to study the effects of last spring’s police crackdown on substance users who gather there. Local residents have been complaining for decades about unrest caused by open drug use in the square […]
Finland may face a new wave of coronavirus infections before autumn
Lasse LehtonenThe director of HUS’s Diagnostic Center tweeted yesterday that 42.2 percent of the laboratory tests analyzed at the center came back positive in the first week of July. Up to 88 percent of those were caused by either BA.5 or BA.4, both of which are highly contagious and have caused spikes around the world. […]
The 5 best cities to visit during the summer
Helsinki Helsinki is the capital of Finland and the most underrated city in Europe. Some call it the “new Paris”. In the summer, Helsinki can be a wonderful destination, as the weather is milder than in the rest of the country. Helsinki has something for everyone, from visiting museums and cathedrals to traveling by ferry […]
Health care costs continue to rise in municipalities
Finland’s healthcare costs have been rising for years, and there is no end in sight, according to the basic healthcare cost comparison conducted by the Association of Municipalities (AFLRA) in June. The report showed that healthcare costs rose significantly last year compared to 2020, especially in big cities. Costs per inhabitant rose the most in […]
Helsinki Pride photo gallery: Angels, pastors and the prime minister
Helsinki Pride week culminated in Saturday afternoon’s Pride parade, which has been organized for the first time since 2019. Chairman of the board of Helsinki Pride Panu Mäenpää told Yle that the event went well and no disturbances have been reported, although there had been fears of such in advance. Yle followed the procession from […]
Train traffic is almost back to normal in Southern Finland and Lapland
Rail officials, under fire after chaotic delays last weekend, announced on Saturday that repairs had been completed on two routes — along with patchy cancellations and delays. State railway company VR said that the damage to the electric track between Riihimäki and Lahti has been repaired and traffic will return to normal around 9 am […]
Finland is preparing for a busy weekend of music festivals and cultural events
On the first weekend of July, numerous music festivals and cultural events are organized in different parts of Finland. The three-day Tuska Open Air Metal Festival starts on Friday in the capital’s Suvilahti. The heavy metal event was canceled last year due to Covid-related restrictions for the gathering of more than 500 people. In 2019, […]
The Helsinki energy company is building a 400 million euro tunnel with seawater to heat apartments
The pumps, which are not included in the cost estimate of EUR 400 million, are capable of generating district heating from cold seawater of up to 2 ° C. The actual construction phase is predicted to last about five years, so the facility could start using the heat of seawater in the production of regional […]
The border between Finland and Russia will be reopened in more than a year
The Imatra border station will be reopened on Friday, closed for more than a year. Border traffic declined for the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic in 2020. Meanwhile, in January 2021, the government completely closed the passenger intersection in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid. Only heavy traffic has […]
The agency warns of the environmental risks of insect repellents
When the mosquito season is in full swing, Yle is more familiar with the regulations for the use of insect repellents. Although the mosquito repellent manufactured by Thermacell caused controversy last year because of its harmful effects on the environment, it is not the only repellent of concern according to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals […]
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 […]
Helsinki Living Streets takes culture to the streets and invites city dwellers to enjoy encounters and togetherness in the city center
The Living Streets of Helsinki series of events has been produced with separate funding for pandemic recovery, and its purpose is to inspire residents to rediscover the center of Helsinki. The curation of the program has focused as much as possible on employing freelancers in various fields of art. The pandemic silenced the city center, […]
More and more women with an immigrant background are becoming entrepreneurs
Located in the old hospital area of Helsinki’s Lapinlahti Pukhraj Ranjanin Hi Helsinki – an Indian used clothing store that collaborates with artisans as part of a circular economy. Although Ranjan has faced challenges in getting the company up and running, he believes every country needs more entrepreneurs. "A person from another country does not […]
Student loans rise to record levels
In Finland, although tuition is free and study scholarships are granted by the government, many students still opt for student loans to cover extra living expenses. The total value of state-guaranteed student loans rose to about 5.5 billion euros in April, according to the Bank of Finland’s own statistics. Markus Aaltonenan Economist from the Bank […]
Finnish film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival
Direction and script Mikko Myllylahti, The Story of a Lumberjack or Woodcutter’s Story premieres on Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival. The film will compete for the Camera d’Or Award for Best Direction at this year’s festival as well as the Critics ’Week Award. The Woodcutter’s Story follows a man who goes through several tragic […]
The court presses an illegal Cannonball cycling gang
The Lahti Court of Southern Finland has decided on a lawsuit to dismantle the motorcycle gang Cannonball. The Päijät-Häme District Court will issue its decision on 8 June. Prosecutors are demanding the abolition of Cannonball, as the courts have previously considered it a criminal organization. They also asked for the group to be suspended until […]
VMA in Uppsala municipality •
This is the story of the construction contractor Percy Nilsson’s buying team, the ugly duckling who risked the future of Swedish ice hockey and was hated by the whole of hockey Sweden. A program by Martin Marhlo and Fredrik Zander, spring 2022. Participants:Percy Nilsson, construction contractor and former chairman of MIF.Timo Lahtinen, coach of MIF […]
Finland suspects that the airspace of Russian aircraft at the eastern border has been violated
According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian government plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace on Wednesday morning. According to the ministry, the suspected airspace violation of the Mi-17 helicopter took place on the eastern border of Finland between Kesälahti and Parikkala on Wednesday morning at about 10.40. The Mi-17 is a Russian-designed Russian […]
According to the President of Finland, Covid symptoms are fading and recovering from pneumonia at home
Finnish President Sauli NiinistöLast week, those who were diagnosed with Covid-19 were discharged from Helsinki Hospital on Wednesday after a stay of almost two days. He said his Covid symptoms had decreased, but he was now dealing with a pneumonia case. The 73-year-old president spoke about the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday. "Covid […]
Natalia, who recently arrived, gets a job to help Ukrainians get a job in Finland
Like the millions of Ukrainians who suddenly found themselves elsewhere in the world, Nataliia Selivánova and his school-age sons fled Ukraine soon after the Russian invasion. After the attack on her hometown of Brovary outside Kiev, Selivánova and her children finally arrived in Lahti in March. He then began volunteering at the city’s Ukrainian aid […]
Speaker of Parliament Vanhanen returns to Åland’s comments
Speaker of Parliament Matti Vanhanen (Cen) said on Monday that he has not heard a serious debate about the desire to deploy troops in the autonomous and demilitarized island region of Åland, which is a Swedish-speaking maritime province in Finland. The newspaper Etelä-Suomen Sanomat (ESS) said on Sunday that Vanhanen said he hoped Åland would […]
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 […]
The state mediator offers a compromise offer to resolve UPM’s long-running strike
Leo FinlandMediator The mediator has submitted a settlement proposal to resolve the collective bargaining dispute between UPM and Paperiliitto. The parties must respond to the offer by Friday night. Both parties must either accept or reject the draft agreement in its entirety. The march is now the fourth month. Last Thursday, the Paper Association’s Board […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Road to NATO, Russia blocks Finnish tabloid, Ukraine House
Helsingin sanomat newspaper ends up the main points of the first official day of NATO debate in Parliament, which began on Wednesday and ends with a very clear conclusion. "The process called for by the Parliamentary Republic is currently under way, but it does not change the overall picture: Finland will apply for NATO as […]
HS: Imports of Russian crude oil to Finland may stop in July
Company reported earlier this month that it has received one of the last remaining oil cargoes from Russia in the port of Kilpilahti in Porvoo, where it operates Finland’s only crude oil refinery. It says about 85 percent of Russia’s crude oil has been replaced with other grades under existing supply contracts and technical capabilities. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deputy Mayor Sinnemäki will not be charged a fee for a building permit decision
Prosecutors have decided not to prosecute the deputy mayor Anni Sinnemäki (Green) for failing to give up a meeting at which it was decided to grant his friends’ parents permission to build on a valuable land in a prosperous part of Helsinki. The Meilahti district is dominated by historic villas, and there are normally strict […]
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 […]
Forecast: The Finnish economy will grow by only 0.5% due to the war in Ukraine
“The economy recovered rapidly from the coronavirus pandemic, but Russia’s brutal attack has changed not only security but also the economic landscape. War has a significant economic impact in both the short and long term. Markus LahtinenCEO of PTT, stated on tuesday. The Finnish economy is suffering from the war due to declining exports, rising […]
According to forecasts, the Finnish real estate market will cool down
“The return to normal, the lifting of restrictions and the temporary collapse of the real estate trade will increase the demand for rental housing. At the same time, the development will support the rise in rents after the saturation caused by 2010 [coronavirus] pandemic,” Janne RonkanenSenior Economist at Handelsbanken, stated on wednesday. The bank forecasts […]
A snowy winter is a foretaste of the future, says Yle’s meteorologist
During this snowy and relatively cold winter, many have wondered – with jokes or not – what happened to climate change in Finland, Yle meteorologist Kerttu Kotakorpi writes in his column on Sunday. Of course, the weather in one winter does not tell us about long-term climate trends. In fact, however, this season has been […]
The Russian Helsinki shipyard can cost taxpayers millions
Financial difficulties at the Russian-owned Arctech shipyard in Helsinki could lead to losses of millions of euros, raising the tab for a Finnish taxpayer. The Finnish state finance company Finnvera has guaranteed loans of more than EUR 200 million to finance the construction of two cruise ships at the shipyard. The plant has been wholly […]
Finnish anti-war protesters take to the streets to support Ukraine
Protesters took to the city streets around Finland on Thursday to protest against Russia’s military attack on Ukraine. Police estimate that about 1,500 people gathered for a peaceful demonstration in front of the Russian embassy in Helsinki on Thursday afternoon. The protesters shouted slogans e.g. "Alas Putin" and "Russia out" and a Finnish hip hop […]
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 […]
Finnish gold hockey winners return from the Beijing Olympics
The members of the Finnish men’s hockey national team arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Monday afternoon, fresh from winning the gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday. Cross-country skiers and Olympic medalists also joined the team on the flight from China Krista Pärmäkoski and Kerttu Niskanen. After a short delay in Beijing due […]
PTT: The upward trend in house prices is slowing, rents are rising
Pellervo’s economic research institute, PTT, predicts the recent strong rise in house prices to slow this year as rents rise. According to a recent analysis by PTT, the impact of rising interest rates on the housing market remains small. "However, interest rates still show a clear rise, so every buyer should carefully consider how their […]
Dozens of free events and activities for children and young people are organized in Helsinki during the winter holidays
The entire winter holiday offer has been compiled into a new youth.helsinki website, which will be used in the future to communicate all the services the city offers to young people. This year, the winter break is February 21-27. In Helsinki. There are dozens of ways to spend a holiday in Helsinki, both indoors and […]
Demonstration weekend in Helsinki, Tampere
Three coronavir-related demonstrations will be held in Helsinki this weekend. Police warned of traffic congestion in the center of Helsinki, but said traffic had returned to normal on Saturday afternoon. Saturday’s events include a protest against the vaccination mandate for social and health care workers, which began at Senate Square at about 2 p.m., before […]
The crisis in Ukraine raises doubts about Fennovoima’s nuclear project
The partners of the Russian nuclear power plant planned for Pyhäjoki in Northern Ostrobothnia tell Yle that they are increasingly attentive to the project. Russia’s military pressure on Ukraine and uncertainty over the construction permit for the nuclear power plant have already caused some stakeholders to calculate how much they would lose if the plant […]
A Norwegian grocery delivery challenger arrives in Finland
After following the instructions related to epidemics to stay at home during the last couple of years, Finland’s two largest retailers, the K-Group and the S Group, have grown strongly in grocery distribution services. About a week ago, the Norwegian distribution company Oda quietly entered the Finnish market and started operating in some parts of […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: New minister, lost voice and towed cars
On Monday, Finland received a new minister to represent the Social Democrats Who is Linden took up his post as Minister of Social Affairs and Health. He replaces Krista Kiuru (SDP), which goes on maternity leave. Helsingin sanomat newspaper interviewed Lindé’s first day as the new minister outlined his views on the Covid situation. While […]
The Helsinki Court of Appeal overturned Aarnio’s murder sentence
Ünsal died in controversy over his involvement in the June 2002 robbery at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm. The Helsinki District Court sentenced Aarnio to life imprisonment after finding that he had known about the murder consortium in advance and had failed in his professional duty to prevent it. It also dismissed the charge of murder […]
The consumption footprint of Helsinki residents is larger than in many others
However, residents of many other municipalities may not be able to make the same choices when it comes to food and exercise. Energy is Helsinki’s main culprit. The use of fossil fuels in the production of district heating increases the consumption footprint of residents by more than 3.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Helsinki Energy […]
Finland will be relegated to the European Championship semi-finals
Finland lost 3-2 to Portugal in their first-ever European Championships in futsal on Tuesday, and captain Panu Autio promised the new generation would continue to advance, although he announced he would quit. Reigning champion Portugal took the lead in the fourth minute, but the Finns knocked him out twice before Miguel Angelo made the winner. […]
Friday papers: Restrictions lifted, presidential quarantine, messy weekend ahead
The government announced late Thursday night a reduction in restaurant opening hours. Evening paper Evening Newsthe title refers to "extra time for restaurants" but "no mercy for pubs". Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen (left) said that from the beginning of February, food-intensive restaurants may be open for three hours longer. They can […]
A record number of apartments were built in Espoo
The number of building permits issued for housing also remained high. Building permits were issued for 5,737 dwellings in 2021, compared to 6,434 in the previous year. The number of dwellings built exceeded Espoo’s annual housing production target of 3,300 dwellings. “Based on the housing started and the building permits issued, this trend seems to […]
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 […]
Dozens of municipalities are interested in hosting a confectionery factory designed by Fazer
More than 50 municipalities have contacted the Finnish confectionery and food giant Fazer with the aim of providing a home for the factory designed by the company. Last week, Fazer announced plans to build a new plant somewhere in southern Finland. The aim is to replace two existing plants in Lappeenranta and Vantaa. The company […]
Helsinki Shipyard is building an icebreaker for a Russian mining company
Helsinki shipyard and Russian mining company Norilsk Nickel are joining forces to build a new icebreaker in northern Siberia, the companies said on Tuesday. It was reported at the Helsinki shipyard that the new vessel will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulfur diesel. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year and […]
HUS: The number of double-vaccinated patients due to Covid is increasing
According to estimates from the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS), the number of vaccinated patients requiring intensive care due to coronavirus has increased significantly. "In the Meilahti and Jorvi intensive care units, 39 percent of patients treated for coronavirus last Friday had received two vaccines," Eeva Swedish, HUS ‘s Deputy Chief Infectious Disease, revealed. […]
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 […]
Long prison sentences were handed down in Finland’s largest drug trial
The Helsinki District Court has sentenced five men to 10 to 12 years in prison for a large-scale drug offense in which drugs were brought to Finland from the Netherlands hidden inside consignments of flowers and houseplants. More than 20 other people were also convicted of minor crimes. According to the police, between mid-2018 and […]
Nursing schools are struggling to attract applicants, without filling thousands of places
Finnish polytechnics struggle to complete nursing courses, despite the fact that there is a well-documented shortage of health care professionals in the country. "When you think about the current picture of nursing, frankly, it’s scary. It doesn’t attract people, it drives them out of the industry," Katri Ryttyläinen-Korhonen, Xamkin ‘s head of education told Yle. […]
The restrictions on Uusimaa were extended until the end of January
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) has decided to continue the restrictions and closures of public spaces in Uusimaa, to which Helsinki belongs, for at least another two weeks. The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) has the worst Covid situation in Finland due to the explosive spread of the Omicron variant. […]
Helsinki encourages locals to give up private fireworks during the New Year
The city also recommends that people refrain from firing their own fireworks and instead participate in public performances to reduce waste, noise and unnecessary injuries. Fireworks are shot from Malmi, Tervasaari and Töölönlahti. However, people who want to shoot their own fireworks can do so in places where it is not prohibited on 31.12. between […]
APN Podcast Special Offer: Looking Back to 2021
The big story of 2021 in Finland and the rest of the world was still a coronavirus pandemic. But much more happened. Throughout the year, the All Points North podcast covered the country’s municipal elections, including exclusive, in-depth interviews with the leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties in English (!). Nine interviews – from a […]
Helsinki police: The zoning case of the deputy mayor proceeded to the prosecutor
The Helsinki police have decided on a preliminary investigation into the activities of the deputy mayor Anni Sinnemäki (Green) concerning the granting of planning permission in the historic Meilahti area. Locals had complained that the veteran politician influenced the decision made in 2016 to grant a special area permit to a friend, an actor Pihla […]
Coronavirus updates 25.10-8.12
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has proposed implementing a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for employees in the social and healthcare sector. The mandate would only apply to those who work closely with patients in high-risk groups. As per the proposal, employees can refuse to take the vaccine if there are valid medical reasons. In […]
Cold but beautiful: Light pillars adorn the Finnish horizon
Frost in winter can produce quite wonderful lighting effects. As an example, since Tuesday night, Lahti residents have been actively sharing images of vertical light poles from street lights across the city. "The phenomenon is reminiscent of floodlights that were used to detect planes in the sky during the war." I show Hannu Valta, A […]
Marin apologizes for the evening – two other ministers also attended the events after the exposure: HS
Marin has been in the midst of controversy after news that she was enjoying the evening after she was told through the Foreign Secretary that she had been exposed to a new coronavirus Pekka Haavisto (Green). He had also left his phone issued by the authorities at home and was therefore not instructed by the […]
Finland is celebrating Independence Day despite the shadow of Covid
Finland will celebrate Independence Day on Monday, December 6, but the Covid restrictions will affect the celebrations for the second year in a row. The Defense Forces rejected plans for this year’s Independence Day parade in the city of Lahti. The parade planned for the city of Pori last year was also unsuccessful due to […]
Meteorological Institute expert: Ice thickness is unpredictable despite cold weather
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, ice cover is still unreliable and weak in lakes and coastal waters across Finland. Measurements taken in Laajalahti on Thursday morning showed that the thickness of the ice between Helsinki and Espoo currently varies from two to five centimeters. Ice cover specialist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, Jouni Vainio, […]
Thursday’s Magazines: Workplace Covid Passport, Rising Electricity Prices, Malware Alert Update
Minister of Family and Basic Services Krista Kiuru (SDP) announced earlier this week that preparations for the introduction of Covid passports in the workplace will begin in collaboration with employer and employee groups. Helsingin Sanomat tells about thishowever, that Raimo AntilaThe director general of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health says it is unrealistic […]
The Defense Forces canceled the Independence Day parade
The Defense Forces have canceled the parade on Independence Day scheduled for December 6 in the city of Lahti due to the worsening coronavirus situation. The parade held in Pori last year was also canceled due to the pandemic. The organizers of the parade had planned all the service areas of the Finnish Army, including […]
The heart of the epidemic
The first moments of the birth of a baby with a mother with Covid will be remembered Eerika Puolitaival, nurse at the Pulmonary Disease Department of Päijät-Häme Central Hospital in Lahti. "The baby born by caesarean section was immediately separated from her mother and brought to the neonatal ward, the mother went to the Covid […]
THL: Two possible cases of omicrone detected in Finland
Laboratory tests on samples should confirm the cause of infections in a day or two. Taneli Puumalainen, Director-General of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, said It is not surprising to YLE that the concern may have found its way to Finland. News of possible cases show that health security measures at border crossing […]
THL: Finland is investigating two suspected Covid variant Omicron cases
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Monday that two suspected cases of the coronavirus variant Omicron are being investigated in Finland and added that both cases involved foreigners. The director of diagnostics at the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) said earlier on Monday Lasse Lehtonen, confirmed to Yle that it […]
Several free events in Helsinki on Independence Day and Eve
The events of Independence Day and Eve are free of charge and aimed at Helsinki residents of all ages. Events include music and theater performances, plays, a fire circus, rap workshops and a choir tour. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, most urban life has come to a standstill. Although the coronavirus crisis is not over yet, […]
Finland does not ban connecting flights from South Africa despite the new version of Covid
The health authority THL has recommended that Finns avoid traveling to South Africa due to a new variant of the coronavirus, which is believed to be highly contagious. According to media reports, the European Commission intends to suspend flights to South Africa, but the Finnish authorities have not yet made a decision on passengers arriving […]
