Tag: Loa
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 […]
Understanding loans and making informed decisions
When applying for a loan, you should be aware of several factors, such as your credit score, as it can significantly affect the eligible interest rate. You can make the application yourself or use an intermediary. When you apply via the online service, e.g As an axolotlthe consumer skips many steps, such as having to […]
Help for buyers of the first property
The Minister of Infrastructure promises to increase the focus on co-operative loans and the development of universal affordable housing to facilitate entry into the housing market for low-income and first-time buyers. Actions taken by the Central Bank last summer to cool down the housing market have had an effect. Flats take longer to sell and […]
He wants changes in the tax system
The president of ASÍ says the government should intervene because of the rate hikes and help the public. There are examples of mortgage payments that have increased by ISK 100,000 in the last year. Interest rate hikes have put a heavy strain on people with unindexed floating-rate loans. Magnús Sigurjón Olsen Guðmundsson, who tweeted that […]
Most of Kela’s benefits can now be searched from OmaKela’s online service
On the Make an application page, the customer selects the benefit he is applying for and downloads the completed application form from his own device. Please note that the application must be in PDF format. When the customer submits his application through OmaKela, it does not need to be signed. The customer can submit the […]
Most common mistakes that give you high interest
Alexander Norén: Don’t give up until you’ve driven three laps towards the bank SVT’s economic commentator Alexander Norén and Nordnet’s savings economist Frida Bratt share their best tricks for negotiating down the interest rate. They explain why the banks’ recommendation to bind parts of the mortgage is a real trap – and how bad it […]
Finland can support interest subsidies for thousands of first-time home buyers
The state supports 70 percent of the interest costs of ASP loans that exceed 3.8 percent.
Factors to consider when choosing a lender for your personal loan needs
Different lenders may offer different interest rates based on your credit score or other factors such as collateral or cosigner status. Check Rahalaitos.fi compare loan offers and get the best interest rate for your personal loan. Shopping around can help you find the best personal loan offer that meets your needs. Comparison of different personal […]
Inflation on the rise in Finland: a long battle to tame prices ahead, warns the chief economist
Although prices may not continue as quickly as in February, the continuation of inflationary pressures is a major economic risk. The high price of electricity, food and increased loan interest rates were the main factors of annual inflation. Food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rose by a record 16.3% compared to last year, while monthly inflation […]
Childless employees face discrimination when planning vacations, says a study
In the study, approximately 570 voluntarily and involuntarily childless persons were interviewed in order to find out their experiences of workplace discrimination. It revealed that 60% of involuntarily childless respondents have experienced holiday and shift discrimination. A third of the respondents reported that they had experienced discrimination related to infertility or fertility treatments in the […]
This is how Anonymous Sudan and Russian hackers attack Sweden
In February 2023, websites belonging to large Swedish companies, authorities and institutions will be shut down. Among other things, SAS, SVT, several universities and hospitals are affected. It soon becomes clear that the hacker group Anonymous Sudan is behind the overload attacks. – My first reaction was “yeah, right”, and quite a lot of skepticism […]
Ecco headquarters vandalized to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday evening, Ecco’s headquarters in Tønder in southern Denmark was vandalized ahead of Friday’s anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A stone plinth near the headquarters was draped in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Under the cloak, a series of large ‘Z’s’ – the symbol of the Russian army during the invasion – […]
Camila Giorgi meets Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson in the Merida Open final
Merida [Mexico]February 26 (ANI): Italy’s Camila Giorgi will face Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson in the final of the Merida Open on Sunday. The 31-year-old Italian, ranked No.68, defeated No.4 seed Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 7-6(2) in the semifinals to advance to her 10th career final and first since winning Montreal 2021. Giorgi has had a successful […]
The government’s conviction about the new bill will make it possible for companies to recruit foreign labor more easily
A new government proposal to make it easier for Danish companies to recruit foreign labor was presented to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday. Economy Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is optimistic that the new law will give the country the boost it needs to overcome what is expected to be a difficult year – conversely at […]
The government’s conviction about the new bill will make it possible for companies to recruit foreign labor more easily
A new government proposal to make it easier for Danish companies to recruit foreign labor was presented to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday. Economy Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is optimistic that the new law will give the country the boost it needs to overcome what is expected to be a difficult year – conversely at […]
Banks raise unindexed interest rates
Three large commercial banks, Arion Banks, Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn, have announced interest rate hikes. Unindexed interest rates increase by 0.5 percentage points on most loans, and the same applies to deposit rates. The hike follows a 0.5 percentage point hike in key interest rates last week. For new unindexed home loans at Landsbankinn, the interest […]
Banks raise interest rates on non-indexed loans
Three large commercial banks, Arion Banks, Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn, have announced increases in lending rates. Unindexed interest rates increase by 0.5 percentage points on most loans, and the same applies to deposit rates. The hike follows a 0.5 percentage point hike in key interest rates last week. For new unindexed home loans at Landsbankinn, the […]
Forward Zhang to miss China’s warm-up league match in Spain
GENEVA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese forward Zhang Linyan will miss a league match with Swiss women’s club Grasshopper Club Zurich in order to join his national team for four caps in Spain. “I can’t wait to play for the national team and see my Chinese teammates. I hope I can show what I’ve learned […]
Andrew Tate – the self-proclaimed knight of men
Andrew Tate has been called both the internet’s scariest man and the face of male toxicity. He’s a former kickboxer who got kicked out of the reality show Big Brother, ran a webcam business and became a self-help guru to loads of guys and young men around the world. But it was in December that […]
Allergy alert! Pollen season is underway
It gets worseHow bad the pollen season will be this year depends on wind and weather conditions. Mild weather and sunshine usually means more pollen. Asthma-Allergi Denmark has measured pollen levels in the air for over 40 years and figures show that the amount of pollen in Denmark has increased considerably in recent years. This […]
The Internet and its many opportunities to get a loan
The Internet has revolutionized how we do business, and it has especially changed how people borrow money. Today, there are a number of services available online that allow people to secure loans regardless of their credit score or personal circumstances. One method that has gained popularity over the past few years is finding ways to […]
It’s February: Let there be light!
The third verse of Genesis, and no, we’re not talking about the first time Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel harmonized on stage, included the immortal line: “Let there be light!” At some point on the third day of February, a similar command is issued. And the fourth, and the fifth, and for three more weeks, […]
Important reminder for voters: Almost a million Finns will receive an electronic notification of their right to vote in the parliamentary elections
In other words, if you don’t receive a notification about voting rights by post between February and March, you should check your Suomi.fi message and check that your email address is correct. Notifications of new incoming messages are sent to the email address that the user has entered into the service,” reminds Maria Juka-LahdenperäSuomi.fi Viestit […]
The money behind the porn site Pornhub
Pornhub is bigger than both Netflix and TikTok. The site is a cash cow that has attracted financial sharks who make billions. But now the owners are on trial accused of shooting private sex films where the people seen in the picture have not given their approval. “Many of them were just children when it […]
The government unveils the 2030 plan
The defense budget is increasingAnother aspect of the strategy is to increase employment by up to 40,000 full-time positions by 2030. A further DKK 11.75 billion is earmarked to increase the defense budget to 2 percent of GDP in 2033. Finally, DKK 2.5 billion has been set aside to provide scope for green climate-related measures. […]
Finland agreed on a 2.35 billion euro loan with the energy company Fortum
The bridge financing agreement with the Finnish government covers the collateral needs of the struggling energy company in the Nordic electricity commodity market.
Carl Hedin
Carl Hedin is a dressage rider who, among other things, won SM gold in team dressage. He is one of Sweden’s biggest equestrian influencers on Instagram. He has his base on Särö outside Gothenburg where he trains and develops horses, and lives with the dog Iris, the cat Pippi and the rabbit Humphrey. Last year, […]
Susan Dahl
Susan Dahl is a student chaplain at Umeå University’s campus. She is also a poet and writer, including as a columnist in Kyrkans Tidning. Her poetry debut was called “Vem så mig dån”, with pictures by Kent Wisti. Together they lead the podcast “Kinnamockaskogen,” a podcast at the intersection of culture, faith and society. In […]
Mian Lodalen
Mian Lodalen is a journalist and author and has written hundreds of columns. She has won several prizes and awards for her books and was elected Woman of the Year. Since the 80s, Mian Lodalen has been deeply involved in feminism, LGBTQI and animal rights issues, which is also a recurring theme in her work. […]
Cedwin Sandanam
Cedwin Sandanam is leader of Sweden’s most famous gospel choir, Tensta Gospel Choir. When he was 16 years old, a friend took him to a rehearsal with the choir and he was instantly hooked. Since 2005, he has been the artistic director, conductor and coordinator of the choir’s 50 members. They have performed on stages […]
Sara Hector
At the Olympics in Beijing last winter, the whole of Sweden held its breath Sara Hector finally won his first gold medal in giant slalom after more than a decade as a professional skier. It was the first Swedish gold on the women’s side in giant slalom since 1992. She has skied since childhood, made […]
Kateryna Martyniuk
On February 24, life changed for Kateryna Martyniuk. She was born in Ukraine, where she is studying at the University of Lviv, where she studied Swedish for three years. Despite a life with constant flight alarms and reports from friends at the front, she has chosen to stay. In the mornings Kateryna Martyniuk studies at […]
Farah Abadi
Beloved Farah Abadi led the Swedish people through the Melodifestivalen in the winter of 2022. She has also led Musikhjälpen four times. She is heard in “Karlavagnen” in P4 where she warmly receives calls from listeners. Farah Abadi has also been the host of SR’s local Malmö station “Din gata”, “Morgonpasset” and several other P3 […]
Loa Falkman: “Everything I touch will be a success”
“It’s me, Loa Falkman,a noble and strong man,and everything I touch becomes a success! ” Loa Falkman is the star of Malmö Opera’s new performance. The 74-year-old stands in a glittering toreador costume and sings an aria about himself. – There are so many prejudices about me. And everything is correct, says Loa. The program […]
Iconic cake becomes gender neutral at Danish bakery
Diversity has not awakenedGardeström said customers who want the traditional version of the cake will have to call or show up at the store to make adjustments. But in a few months, the only cake that can be ordered in the bakery’s app will be the gender-neutral option. “Is diversity the same as waking up? […]
iPhone users can now add vaccine records to Apple Health, cash stages
It is also more important than ever to check your vaccination status if you are leaving the international area. On the other hand, you don’t have to keep a printed record in your wallet or purse: you can immediately store your vaccination card in your phone to prevent it from being destroyed or lost. If […]
Vedenlaaturaportti: Suomen uimavesi on puhdasta
Euroopan ympäristökeskuksen (EEA) äskettäin julkaiseman raportin mukaan vesi on lähes kaikilla Suomen yleisillä uimarannoilla turvallista uimiseen. Viime kesän mittausten perusteella Suomi sijoittui rantojen kokonaislaadussa 11. sijalle, ja 88 prosenttia rannoista arvioitiin raportissa erinomaiseksi. Itävalta ja Malta nousivat kärkeen, ja niissä oli eniten loistaviksi luokiteltuja rantoja. Suomen rannoista ja uimapaikoista 95 prosenttia sijoittui raportissa aiempien vuosien […]
Summer weather will continue on Tuesday, with a change expected later this week
On Monday, mercury rose to more than 20 degrees in several locations, including 21.7 degrees in Kouvola and 21.6 degrees in Nurmijärvi. Today, even more summer mercury is expected to rise to 15–20 degrees in much of Finland. The thermometer shows at least 20 degrees in the southern and western parts of the country and […]
Finland is moving to a new, “Nordic” labor market service model
The initial interview will take place within five days of the start of the job search and the employment authorities will contact or sit with the jobseekers approximately every two weeks during the first three months of the job search. The first meeting was previously held within two weeks of the start of the job […]
The center changes ministers
The center will change its ministerial composition on Friday as Jari Leppä resigns and will be replaced by the Minister for Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen. The position of Kurvinen’s Minister of Science and Culture is held by Petri Honkonen, the party’s vice-chairman and MP for the second term. President Sauli Niinistö approves appointments on […]
All Things Beautiful: Makeup trends to take advantage of for spring 2022
If you’re anything like me, you’re most likely over the gray winter months and ready for some outdoor sitting drinks, sunshine and sweet hair and makeup. I’m not sure about you, but I’m already planning my spring outfits and hairstyles for events, and I’m even scrolling through Instagram to see which seasonal nail designs are […]
The number of Finns with defaults continues to decline gradually
“There are still a lot of defaults, but fortunately the trend seems to be moving in the right direction. The comprehensive utilization of positive credit information in credit decisions and the future shortening of the recording times for defaulted payments are likely to strengthen the downward trend, ”estimates the Communications Manager. Ville Kauppi About customer […]
Help solve crimes with your DNA
We all know the importance of DNA in solving crimes, but the idea of finding criminals through their family’s DNA is the next trend. This means that you can do your part while doing a fun activity. Let’s start with the funSummer is just around the corner, but the snow keeps falling. That latest news […]
The Finnish supervisory authority keeps the mortgage ceiling at 85 per cent
The government said it was refining its recommendation that lenders exercise restraint in relation to the borrower’s income when granting large and longer-than-usual loans in the second quarter. “Borrowers should estimate the amount of credit to be granted so that the applicant will be able to repay its debt even if interest rates on loans […]
New clinical study demonstrates significant and positive effect of dietary supplementation on hospitalization in COVID-19 patients
This centrally conducted study – which allowed homogeneity – included 49 covid patients who were randomly divided into two groups. All patients were over 18 years of age and were hospitalized due to a severe form of the disease. In the first, Nasafytol® group, 25 patients received Nasafytol for 14 days in addition to standard […]
Investment in companies
If you are thinking about investing in companies, it is a good idea to have some prior knowledge of what it means to make such an investment. There are several different ways to invest, and no matter what kind of industry or company you are considering investing in, it is important to have a good […]
Pros and cons of mobile casino games
It is safe to say that online casino games are among the most popular games today. Some people play them because they want to win money, but most men and women play them for the sake of entertainment. If you are a casino enthusiast, you have definitely heard of mobile casino games. There are a […]
Finnish Red Cross: Ambulances almost in Ukraine
Eleven trucks loaded with medical supplies, vehicles and blankets are near the Ukrainian border and are expected to arrive in war-torn country by Tuesday. Ari MäntyvaaraLogistics Manager of the Tampere Logistics Department of the Finnish Red Cross. The trucks were still on the Romanian side of the border on Monday morning, he told Yle by […]
The World Bank approves $ 723 million in aid to Ukraine
“The package approved by the government consists of an additional $ 350 million loan and $ 139 million in guarantees, and will also mobilize $ 134 million in grant funding and $ 100 million in co-financing, resulting in a total of $ 723 million in support.” The fast-paced support will help the government provide important […]
When is the best time to take out a loan?
Let’s be honest here, not everyone has a savings account or pocket money that they can rely on when something unexpected happens. Sometimes you need money as quickly as possible, but you do not have many options at your disposal. Such situations can force you to take out a loan. You can always go to […]
TikTok allows 10 minutes of video
TikTok extended its 1-minute limit to 3 minutes last July. By extending the time per video at TikTok, the brand hopes to see more engagement from its users – which in turn can lead to higher advertising revenue. The selected number of users were already able to upload five-minute videos to the platform, but thanks […]
Coop goes the extra mile to help the Ukrainian people
The owner of the supermarket chain, The Salling Group, has confirmed that they will refuse to sell more Russian goods. It joins its rival Coop, which is busy finding other ways to help the Ukrainians. Facilitate refugees quickly into jobs The first is to ensure that refugees from Ukraine are welcome to work in the […]
Blizzards overturns Helsinki’s snow removal budget
Helsinki’s road maintenance teams have already collected and dumped 80,000 truckloads of snow this winter, while snow is still coming. In average winters, snow removal teams fill 40-60,000 truckloads of snow. The prevailing situation made the city’s snow removal team consider how to deal with the extra white stuff. Helsinki has set aside EUR 24 […]
Housing prices in Finland rose sharply in 2021, says OP
Although prices rose sharply, especially in large cities, the increases were exceptionally wide-ranging and affected both single-family homes and condominiums. OP Financial Group’s economists revealed in their market overview that they expect house prices to rise by 2.5 per cent from the previous year in 2022. However, the rise is expected to slow to 1.5 […]
Dealing with financial concerns
Financial worries are widespread globally, and nearly half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. If you are reading this and wondering if you are one of them, our guess is: yes, and it may be for several reasons. Maybe your income no longer covers your expenses, or they have never really done so. Maybe you […]
Valentine’s Day 2022: Lighten the load to look gorgeous with luxurious lingerie
Are you in doubt about what to wear to lift your spirits on Valentine’s Day? Why not take an approach with pheromones in mind. No matter how you like to celebrate it, why not have a little excuse to pamper yourself with beautiful, seductive lingerie? After all, wearing beautiful lingerie will always boost your confidence. […]
Omicron peak likely culminates in Uusimaa, power plant load drops to 3-month low
The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has decreased nationwide for the fourth week in a row, says Mika SalminenDirector of Health Security, Department of Health and Welfare (THL). At a weekly Covid press conference on Thursday, Salminen said there are areas in the country where numbers are still growing. Last week, the number of […]
Copenhagen’s artificial island construction has started stone-safe
Collects on dirt The project aims to generate additional funds through other construction projects that pay to unload excess land within The perimeter of Lynetteholmen and thus also help to create it new island. In total, the two initial phases (see photos below) are expected to cost DKK 2.5 billion to complete. “We can see […]
EU, France seeks response from the ship for 100,000 dead fish in the Atlantic
PARIS, France: After the environmental group Sea Shepherd released videos and photos of a massive swarm of dead fish released by a large trawler in the French Atlantic, the EU and France have launched an investigation. The images showed a blanket of dead blue whiting fish floating on the surface of the Bay of Biscay, […]
Nils van der Poel
Last winter, Nils van der Poel surprisingly became world champion in skating at the distances of 5,000 and 10,000 meters. He has previously become junior world champion twice and taken lots of Swedish Championship gold. Nils van der Poel has always gone his own way. In 2018, he took a break from the competition and […]
Even dying stars can give birth to planets, astronomers suggest
The study was published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, where the discovery is described. In the study, astronomers suggested that even if the stars were close to death, some of them could still form planets. If this is confirmed, theories about planet formation will need to be adapted. Planets like Earth and all the other planets […]
The government presents new foreign and security policy strategy
Great shake Kofod went on to emphasize the importance of Denmark championing its values abroad as well as at home. The strategy conveys strengthening Denmark’s activities in the EU, NATO, UN, Arctic and Africa as well as within the export arena. A total of 21 embassies and consulates will be strengthened, and the structural changes […]
Premier League: Dejan Kulusevski joins Spurs from Juventus on an 18-month loan spell
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The government is proposing three major changes to make it easier for first-time buyers to buy
Next year, Finland could receive more help for the first buyer if the changes planned by the government to the state-supported ASP mortgage loan system materialize. If implemented, the reform will open with state support ASP mortgage to more people and they can borrow more money. The changes went into negotiation on Friday. The ASP […]
Several types of loans on the Norwegian market
Borrowing money is something that more and more people are using, so it is no surprise that there are therefore more ways to borrow. Because where demand rises, supply often rises as well. Although this immediately sounds like a good thing, it is of course something that also offers challenges, and some of them should […]
UK classifies new form of Omicron as “variant under investigation”
LONDON, January 21 (Xinhua) – A new form of Omicron named BA.2 has been named a “variant under investigation”, with 426 cases of the Omicron variant subline confirmed in the UK, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA ) said on Friday. “Overall, the original Omicron line, BA.1, is dominant in the UK and the proportion of […]
Most Germans are in favor of postponing tuition fees
62.4 per cent of Germans are in favor of deferring tuition fees and only 26.3 per cent oppose them. With regard to regular tuition fees, 45.1 per cent oppose them and 44.0 per cent support them. These preferences are supported by people’s views on justice. Only a third of respondents believe that people from poorer […]
Changes to the quarantine and isolation policy
New changes are made to the quarantine and isolation of people infected with the coronavirus. A government statement said the change was being implemented in large part because of the very heavy workload currently facing Icelandic hospitals. Under the new regulations, isolation of a person who does not feel any symptoms will take 7 days […]
DC United transfers F Erik Sorga to Sweden’s IFK Gothenburg
DC United announced the permanent transfer of forward Erik Sorga to Swedish IFK Gothenburg on Saturday. The 22-year-old Estonian had been loaned to VVV-Venlo in the Netherlands. “We want to thank Erik for his service to the club since he arrived in 2020,” DC United general manager Lucy Rushton said in a press release. “We […]
Kiuru: It is not safe for children to return to the classrooms as the number of Covid cases increases
According to the Minister of Family and School Services, it is not safe for children to return to school classes on the Monday after the Christmas break Krista Kiuru (SDP). The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) has proposed that the spring term in Finnish schools begin with distance learning. The Covid-Woking group in […]
The number of defaults will decrease for the first time in 13 years
The number of defaulting consumers in Finland decreased last year for the first time since the figures provided by Asiakastieto, a financial data service company, in 2008. The data showed that at the end of 2021, there were a total of 389,300 people in insolvency pensions, which is about 2,900 less than 12 months earlier […]
Ólöf Helga wants to take over as president of Efling
Ólöf Helga Adolfsdóttir, acting vice-president of Efling, intends to run for the position of president of the union. He states this in his press release. Ólöf is now unions deputy president since last November, after Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir resigned. Helga Ólöf became famous last year when she was fired from her job as a loader […]
Finns continued to take out mortgages briskly in November
The housing loan stock was almost EUR 107 billion, of which loans to be purchased were about EUR 8.5 billion. The average interest rate on loans was 0.76 per cent in November. The average interest rate on rental loans was 0.91 percent. The Bank of Finland emphasized that the average interest rate has risen slightly […]
The Helsinki Coronavirus Group recommends extending the 2-week limit
Due to the worsening epidemic situation in the region, the Metropolitan Coronavir Coordination Group has recommended that the recently introduced restrictions be extended for another two weeks. The city of Helsinki reported on the matter in a press release issued on Monday. According to the expert group, the number of new cases of coronavirus is […]
Private debt in Finland is growing
Understanding economics is not always easy unless you are familiar with the subject and familiar with the terms and jargon. So here are some basics on the subject of private debt. What is private debt? Researching a topic online may yield many results with complex explanations, but simply put, private debt means debt that an […]
Covid vaccinations are progressing well, THL says
The future evolution of the Covid virus is very difficult to predict Mika Salminen, Director of Health Security at the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The pandemic will eventually end with either vaccination or natural infection, Salminen told Radio 1 on Monday. He said that covid vaccinations in Finland have progressed well, although Finland […]
THL: 34 Omicron cases in Finland so far
There have been 34 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Finland, health authorities said at a news conference on Thursday. The number is clearly rising in Finland, and sequencing continues nationwide. The variant appears to be more contagious than previous versions and has led to sharp increases in other countries. In […]
1st LD Writethru: Two missing after cargo ship capsized off the Swedish coast
STOCKHOLM, December 13 (Xinhua) – Two crew members were missing and a rescue operation was launched after a cargo ship capsized in the Baltic Sea off the south coast of Sweden on Monday. The accident occurred at 03:30 local time (0230 GMT) between the Swedish city of Ystad and the Danish island of Bornholm under […]
Ships collide in the Baltic Sea
Two cargo ships registered in Denmark and the United Kingdom collided on Monday in the Baltic Sea, according to Danish and Swedish authorities. Two people are missing after the incident. The collision occurred in Danish waters in an area between Denmark’s island of Bornholm and Sweden’s southern Skåne county, according to the Danish Armed Forces’ […]
THL also recommends the use of Covid home tests for mild symptoms
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) recommends the use of Covid home tests. The Agency intends to provide further guidance on the use of the kits in the near future. Director of THL’s Health Security Division, Mika Salminen, spoke at a coronavir briefing on Thursday. "Home tests are said to have improved. They do […]
Volunteers have cleaned Helsinki’s entire coastline twice
The SATAKOLKYT project began in 2019 and was originally scheduled to end in December 2021, but was extended to next year with additional grants. “We are very pleased to be able to continue cleaning up the Baltic Sea and the beaches,” says the project coordinator. Karoliina Eronen. “Next year, the project will focus especially on […]
Nightclubs: Less annoying use after the introduction of the Covid Pass
Disruptive behavior in restaurants and nightclubs has decreased significantly since the introduction of the Covid Pass. "For one reason or another, all the disruptions that usually occur in restaurants are now minor. These include people being removed from the premises and pickpocketing," says Aku Vikström, CEO of NoHo Partners. Securitas, which provides security services, has […]
The popularity of high-interest consumer loans increased in Finland in October
The drawdown hit at the same time as the government’s temporary interest rate cap on consumer credit expired. The average interest rate on new unsecured consumer credit, excluding vehicle loans, thus rose by 0.55 percentage points from the previous month to 8.34%. The popularity of unsecured consumer loans grew, especially in non-bank institutions, whose average […]
A video of driving tanks over Finnish conscripts raises eyebrows on social media
A video published on social media about driving a Leopard 2A4 tanker over Finnish conscripts has provoked a variety of reactions on social media. The conscripts of the Jaeger Brigade were seen lined up on the ground between the giant steps of a 55-ton war machine – but untouched by the vehicle – as they […]
The University of Tampere will lay off 107 people from support services
University of Tampere on Monday reported that 39 employees have resigned or retired since the start of negotiations, while 27 people accepted the pension package struck in the negotiations. 46 more people will be transferred to Certia, which serves the universities in Joensuu and Vaasa. The number of employees who will not be offered new […]
Set your stopwatch for the Christmas Calendar marathon: Who needs daycare from Wednesday?
It’s TV2’s turn to present a brand new Christmas calendar to the nation – the annual festive TV program that from 1.-24. December, kitchens and play areas across the country close, while mothers and children gather for their full blob of Danish ditzi. Not every Christmas calendar toes the preferred formula for fantasy meets family […]
The Swedish Parliament will vote on Magdalena Andersson’s Prime Minister
Photo: Focus.ua Sweden’s Riksdag convenes today to vote on the election of Magdalena Andersson as Prime Minister. Andersson made headlines when she was elected Sweden’s first female prime minister on Wednesday. She resigned on the same day as her coalition government collapsed after the Riksdag rejected the budget that Andersson’s Social Democratic Party and the […]
How does an e-wallet work?
E-wallets have received a lot of attention in recent years and you may have heard of a couple of them before. It is probably not unlikely that this has been in connection with an online casino’s payment options. If you have wondered how e-wallets work afterwards, we will explain what an e-wallet is, how they […]
They boarded the Wizz Air plane without permission and were led out by the police
The police in Suðurnes unloaded three foreigners from the Wizz Air plane at Keflavik airport yesterday evening, who had previously been denied boarding. The plane was on its way to Katowice. Three men were denied boarding the machine due to their behavior. Despite this, they boarded the plane. When the police came on board to […]
Aaliyah – The R&B princess who died prematurely
It’s August 25, 2001 at Marsh Harbor Airport in the Bahamas. The 22-year-old star is sitting in a taxi out on the airport runway. Outside, the palm trees sway and the heat presses, but inside the car, the AC hums too much. When Aaliyah Haughton looks out of the car window, she sees the plane […]
Finnish earlight company Valkee is filing for bankruptcy
Oulu-based product development, research and design services company Valkee has filed for bankruptcy in the city’s district court due to excessive debt. The company’s best-known product, launched more than a decade ago, Valkee 2, is a series of in-ear headphones that shine a bright LED light on the user’s ears and are supposed to relieve […]
The prosecutor dismisses the charges against the payday lender for a failed mask deal
Prosecutors have decided to dismiss allegations of gross fraud by a former payday lender and businessman. Onni Sarmaste related to the supply of defective personal protective equipment (PPE) at the onset of a coronavirus pandemic. The charges against Sarmaste’s business partner were also dismissed. In April 2020, the security of supply center Nesa paid Sarmaste […]
Uusimaa is restricting indoor gatherings as Covid cases increase
In Uusimaa, the new gathering restrictions will be announced on Thursday and will take effect a week later, when the Helsinki-centric region is having difficulty dealing with the rise in Covid cases. The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (abbreviation Avi) is preparing the details of the restrictions, as the capacity of hospitals in […]
Report: Copenhagen sees improvement in the startup ecosystem
Great potential for 2022 As a country, Denmark did not make any progress on the index compared to last year, and remained 22nd after the Nordic countries Sweden and Finland, but ahead of Norway. “The massive jump in most Danish cities this year shows the potential of the national ecosystem to produce a global startup […]
Basic things you need to know before applying for a home equity loan
No matter what industry you are in or what your financial situation is, you have definitely needed a personal loan at least once in your life. If you need one now but you do not have too much experience when it comes to this aspect of your financial plan, you have come to the right […]
Don’t stand in line at the checkout. Pay with the application
About three thousand people have downloaded and registered with the new self-service app Húsasmiðjan. The solution is based on logging in with electronic identifiers, which means that the company knows who the user is. Thanks to this, the users of the application can take advantage of individual offers and discounts. “The big difference between this […]
Posti’s intelligent parcel machines predict the occupancy rate of cabinets
The artificial intelligence added to parcel machines can already predict with 96% accuracy which packages will be picked up from the parcel machine within 24 hours. With a learning predictive model, packages can be delivered without unnecessary driving and to a location close to the consumer. The filling of vans is limited by both the […]
2 types of loans that most people apply for in their life
It does not matter what you live on, if you are not a rich person, you have probably considered applying for a loan at least once in your life. This is quite understandable, people apply for a loan for many reasons. In most situations, they decide to do this when they want to buy something. […]
