Tag: Management
Eva: The gender gap in party preferences has continued to grow in Finland
Among the Basic Finns’ position, men make up about 70 percent and the coalition’s 60 percent, while women make up about two-thirds of the Greens and the left-wing coalition. The Center and the Social Democrats are the only two of the six largest parliamentary parties whose base is roughly evenly divided between men and women. […]
Science Night LIVE! Heureka celebrates the expertise of international researchers living and working in Finland
Funded by the Science Information and in cooperation with E2 Research, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and Heureka, the goal Science Night LIVE! is to support the media, decision-makers, companies and third sector organizations in finding the expertise of foreign researchers working in Finland. The event offers researchers opportunities for social engagement with the public […]
The representation of women on the boards of top EU companies exceeds 32%, and Finland is high in leadership diversity
Finland is among the top countries in the EU with the representation of women in boards and management groups, along with the other Nordic countries. The report shows that Iceland, Norway and France are the most successful countries in terms of women’s representation in boards and management teams, while Sweden and Finland are the next […]
Emergency calls will increase in 2022
Emergency calls to 112 increased the burden of the Emergency Management Agency.
Post-apocalypse: the end of daily mail delivery is in sight
Australia Post sees red. A lot of it. After posting a razor-sharp profit of $23.6 million in the last six months of 2022, it is set to post a loss for the full 2022-23 financial year – just the second time since it was incorporated in 1989. The last loss was in 2014-15, following a […]
Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine
Several countries are weighing their own capabilities to provide such military support. I think this could also be discussed in Finland. We know we’ve made a decision on new fighters. We know the schedule for when we will get new jets to Finland, and I believe that we can also talk about the Hornets, whether […]
The hunting harvests of white-tailed deer and red deer are decreasing in Finland
However, the number of white-tailed deer felled last season decreased by about 9% and the total harvest was about 7,000 animals less than the previous season. The decrease in the hunting harvest was particularly evident in the border areas of Satakunta, Pohjois and Etelä Häme and Varsinais Suomen game management districts. The white-tailed deer population […]
The EU extends the travel agreement to Kosovo
If approved by the European Parliament, residents of the disputed province would be able to enter the bloc freely for up to 90 days The European Council has adopted a measure to give Kosovo passport holders the freedom to enter the EU without a visa for up to 90 days. The move comes as Brussels […]
Almost half of the board positions in Finnish listed companies are filled by women, but additional measures are needed
For several years, the Central Chamber of Commerce has monitored the number of women on the boards of listed companies based on the composition of the boards appointed at the general meetings. When looking at the statistics of 2022 and all listed companies, almost half of the companies already meet the gender equality goal. Of […]
Finns’ interest in climate action is waning, says a study
Another sign of waning public interest in climate action is that the share of people who think action to curb climate change is urgently needed has fallen from 83 percent to 72 percent during the election season. Kantar Public collected a survey from 1,043 people from different parts of the country on behalf of the […]
HS: Finnish young people invest more than ever before, even more than Swedes
According to the magazine, young Finns are therefore more active investors than their Swedish peers. Lasse CorinAktia’s Chief Economist, estimates that the increase in the number of young people investing suggests that investments in improving people’s financial skills and competence are bearing fruit. “Young people clearly understand the importance and possibilities of investing as part […]
Housing crisis in Finland: Research shows an unprecedented rise in housing costs in different parts of the country
The increase in housing costs and the large differences between municipalities are primarily due to the increase in the price of electricity, which has risen by an average of 46% since a year ago. Waste fees have risen by an average of 6.7%, real estate taxes by 6.3% and water fees by 4.1%. The most […]
23 percent of Finns favor the formation of the coalition and the Basic Finns government
Desires as the basis for forming a government. The figure shows the percentage of respondents who believe that one party should be the leading party and the other party the governing party. Photo: EVA’s Values and Attitudes survey. 19 percent of the respondents wanted a government formed by the SDP and the Coalition, while 10 […]
US dollar falls after services PMI report
NEW YORK, March 3 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar weakened in late trade on Friday, following the release of the February U.S. jobs report. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.48 percent to 104.5242. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0634 from US$1.0591 in the […]
A new study shows that language skills and social relationships are key to the integration of immigrant early childhood educators in Finland
social relations at the workplace as well as the acceptance and recognition of the work community are directly related to how well early childhood educators with an immigrant background feel that they belong to the kindergarten’s work community. In Haanpää’s study, the views of early childhood educators with an immigrant background, as well as Finnish-born […]
The ACP strike announced to start on March 1 will affect Posti’s freight deliveries if it comes to fruition
We hope for a quick solution to AKT’s industrial action. As a large domestic logistics operator, Posti is once again faced with industrial action that causes trouble for its customers. The situation is particularly unfortunate because the key to the solution is not in Posti’s hands. “We strive to ensure that our customers’ services work […]
From good intentions to good actions
In September 2020, India and Denmark marked a historic partnership. By launching the first green strategic partnership of its kindthe two countries chose each other as preferred partners to accelerate climate solutions and combine economic growth with ambitious green policies. A good two and a half years later, the good intentions still contain plenty of […]
Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge
UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war […]
The transport strike ends – Posti’s deliveries will return to normal quickly, packages will arrive in the next few days
We are now focusing on delivering the goods we received after the strike as normally as possible. At the same time, the backlog caused by warehouse goods during the strike is being cleared. We will do our best to ensure that all deliveries are normal as soon as possible. Thank you to all our customers […]
Strikes in Finnish ports and road transport continue after workers rejected the cost-benefit ratio
“All textual terms had been removed from the proposal. AKT’s goal is still to reach a solution as soon as possible. comment Ismo KokkoChairman of the ACP. Juha MutruThe CEO of the Port Operators Association confirmed on Sunday that the settlement proposal only applies to wage increases, which suggests that employers are unlikely to accept […]
DeskFlex: Business with Effective Scheduling Solutions
“deskflex.com” is a company that provides web-based reservation and scheduling solutions, aimed at providing comprehensive solutions for businesses and users. They offer various products and services, including conference room reservation systems, desk reservation systems, gym reservation systems, etc., with the goal of improving the work efficiency and productivity of businesses and users. Deskflex.com’s products and […]
The Digital and Population Information Agency’s bug bounty program is expanding to Suomi.fi messages
It is very useful to do long-term community testing, such as a bug bounty program, on services open to the Internet,” says Pekka Ristimäkiinformation security director at the Digital and Population Information Services Agency. Hacking during the program does not endanger the security of the systems. On the contrary, a large group of testers enables […]
Strikes in grocery stores and logistics centers were suspended after the trade agreement
Annika Rönni-SällinenPAM chairman, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the “complex and difficult” negotiations. “We managed to negotiate an agreement that we can be satisfied with. Our long-term goal of wage increases in euros was realized. The euro-denominated wage increases will especially benefit low-wage earners, he commented press release late last night. “The negotiations […]
Researcher: Finland should express its readiness to share Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO offers
– The mission of the Foreign Policy Institute is to deliver research information to decision-makers. The aim is not for the institute’s management and researchers to try to influence Finland’s foreign policy, he said comment. On Wednesday, Aaltola thought on Twitter that Finland should express its readiness to separate the two membership applications after his […]
Women can solve Europe’s technical talent challenge
“Europe is facing tech talent and competitiveness, and women can help European tech solve its talent challenge. To do this, European tech companies need to diversify their talent pool by investing in and attracting historically underutilized talent, especially women. We can strengthen our competitive advantage by diversifying technology jobs in Europe”, says Elina MäkeläAssociate McKinsey […]
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 […]
Sweden’s largest wolf hunt in modern times
Licensed hunting is criticized by researchers who believe that the wolf tribe is inbred and should instead increase in numbers. But the Swedish government, on the contrary, wants to lower the benchmark for how many wolves we should have in Sweden. And the hunter Mattias – who hunts wolves in the Almhöjden area around Riddarhyttan […]
In 2023, the annual payments of undrawn government-subsidized loans – with the aim of alleviating cost pressures related to housing
The annual payments for state-subsidized loans taken out for the construction, purchase or renovation of rental and right-of-occupancy housing depend on the change in the consumer price index of July of the previous year. The fluctuations of the consumer price index have been quite moderate in recent years: in July of 2015 and 2021, the […]
Effective protected areas needed to prevent biodiversity loss: A review
However, a new study that collected nearly a million records of more than 1,230 invertebrate species between 1990 and 2018 suggests that these protected areas are just as vulnerable to the country’s overall decline in biodiversity. The authors found that protected areas were more species-rich than unprotected areas of the country, but both areas experienced […]
The Loviisa nuclear power plant received the green light to continue operating
The current operating licenses for the Loviisa nuclear power plant units expire in 2027 and 2030, and Fortum has applied for a new operating license for both units until 2050. The use permit is granted by the Government on the proposal of the Ministry of Economy. Affairs and employment. Before making the proposal, the Ministry […]
KONE is renewing its operating model
The company’s geographical areas have greater responsibility for their commercial strategy. This gives them even more flexibility to respond to local customer needs and market conditions, and gives them better opportunities to take advantage of growth opportunities. The task of global operations is to ensure the common direction and strategic development of KONE’s business operations. […]
Decisions about well-being at work must be based on information – a free guide for the social and health sector
The guide to knowledge-based management of well-being at work in the social and health sector offers methods for promoting well-being at work and implementing changes from the point of view of knowledge-based management. The guide is intended primarily for the management and supervisors of the social and health sector, but also welfare services can benefit […]
Finnair is canceling around 100 flights due to the exclusion of cabin crew
On Saturday, AKT accused Finnair of bad management, personnel policy and the use of dismissals to threaten employees in connection with its plan to subcontract in-flight flights from Thailand and the United States. “Finnair openly blackmails its own employees in order to cut wages” stated Ismo KokkoChairman of the ACP. Yesterday, the airline announced that […]
Blue Lagoon may be listed on the Icelandic stock exchange next year
The management of Blue Lagoon has decided to start preparations for the registration of the company on the main stock exchange in Iceland. The listing is planned for next year, and Landsbanki and Fossar Investment Bank have been hired to oversee the listing. The board presented the company’s plans at a shareholders’ meeting. According to […]
The quick assessment raises concerns about a recession in Finland
Adjusted production in April-June grew by 1.7 percent from the previous quarter. The estimate raised concerns among many economists that the contraction of the national economy will continue in the fourth quarter and thereby slide into recession. The technical definition of a recession is negative GDP growth for two consecutive quarters. “That’s how it starts, […]
The second best half-year in the history of Finnish startup companies in terms of capital investment funding
Satellite image company Iceye, revamped smartphone marketplace Swappie, green hydrogen producer P2X Solutions and open source relational database management system MariaDB are Finnish startups that raised large investment rounds at the beginning of the year. In addition, Relex and Aiven have raised significant amounts of growth capital, but they have already grown to later stage […]
The rupee depreciates 48p to close at 81.26 against the dollar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]November 14 (ANI): The Indian rupee rallied in the early session on Monday, depreciating 48 paise to close at 81.26 against the US dollar, bucking the flat trend in Indian markets. Forex traders said the sharp fall in the rupee after a promising start on Monday was due to a large part of […]
Research examines how dryland dynamics are changing due to climate change
Washington [US]November 12 (ANI): Professor Lixin Wang, a hydrologist at the IUPUI School of Science, has reviewed developments in the study of dryland productivity and looked at the key open questions about how drylands respond to environmental change. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Wang studied the productivity […]
The Radical Health Festival will start next year in Helsinki
“Finland is proud to organize the Radical Health Festival. We are leading countries in digitization and innovation. The theme of the event, Radical Steps for a Healthy Future, is a strong call to action for everyone who wants to meet our future challenges. We believe in encounters. The best way to speed up change, implement […]
Gareth Southgate proves England’s caring manager
MADRID, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Gareth Southgate leads England into their third major tournament under his charge in Qatar and the question mark is whether it will be third time lucky for the manager, who took them to the semi-finals in Russia 2018 and the final in EC this summer. As a player, the 52-year-old […]
More than 70 percent of Finns plan to cut their spending, says the study
A third (33%) of the respondents said they would reduce the purchase of furniture and home appliances, 31 percent clothing and footwear, 31 percent cultural and leisure services, 28 percent movement, 10 percent data. and telephone communication services, 10 percent for health care and medicines, and eight percent for hygiene and cleanliness. Less than a […]
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 Ministry of Finance demands action to stop the weakening of the credibility of fiscal policy
Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday reported that the rules would prevent policymakers from allocating significant sums to new projects based solely on economic growth, employment, or increased tax revenues—without cutting public spending at the same time. “If there is a surplus due to the good economic situation, it should primarily be used for debt repayments,” Niemelä […]
Inflation and interest rates slow down construction and threaten jobs
“The views of construction companies are currently close to the levels during the financial and coronavirus crisis, both in terms of the economic situation and the outlook,” the release states. its financial review. “Production in the construction industry will decrease in the coming months. The pessimistic production expectations are also reflected in the industry’s employment. […]
Talk about sustainable innovation with the DLG chair
Management thinkers often use the metaphor of ‘snow melting at the edge of an organization’ to highlight the phenomena whereby top management in large organizations cannot see threats or change happening quickly enough. It is often said that people who work close to customers in the field – such as engineers, sales and project managers […]
Report: Finland on a narrow path towards carbon neutrality by 2035
Although, according to the climate report, the country could barely achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, the task looks even more challenging given the recent reduction in carbon sinks due to high logging rates and slowing forest growth. “In terms of emissions, we are progressing towards a carbon-neutral Finland in 2035. However, in […]
Meet the ambassadors on a mission
The number of Copenhagen ambassadors is usually between 70 and 75 at any given time. But at the end of August, the number passed well over 100 thanks to a gathering in Copenhagen led by the capital’s Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The influx of ambassadors was not the result of a sudden increase in […]
Disturbances at Helsinki Central Station affect information boards and announcements
The staff is working to identify and correct the problem, Finnish traffic management agency Fintraffic says in its press release.
Election collection: The Social Democrats do not regret the heat pool bureaucracy
DR has highlighted some of the ways in which the annual heating pool of DKK 100 million is used – and it doesn’t make you want to read on the way to the election. The municipalities, the report claims, have only applied for 1.1 million kroner to help their residents with bills received between 1 […]
Union Views: Track Your Green Career!
Did you know that you can use your academic skills in the social sciences to make the world a more sustainable place AND build a career with purpose at the same time? Green focusThe Danish labor market is booming these days with jobs with a green focus. In this article, I will describe very specifically […]
Blue block united on FE study
With the general election fast approaching, Blå Blok is clamoring for the need for an investigation into the Defense Intelligence Service’s (FE) foreign intelligence service and the recent imprisonment of its former chief Lars Findsen. Conservative leader Søren Pape Poulsen and his Liberal colleague Jakob Ellemann-Jensen recently outlined the potential investigation at a press conference. […]
The BIAT 22 edition connected dozens of investors with Italian startups
The three-day event consists of networking and panels, but most of the time is reserved for the most important thing, which is meeting startups and investors one-on-one, in two pre-arranged and organized “speed dating” rotation sessions. every day. The projects presented this year were from the Green Economy, ICT, Bio & Health Tech, Robotics and […]
First Minister: Independence ‘essential’ to Scotland’s prosperity
It contains: rejoining the European Union (EU) to benefit from and promote the vast European Single Market, helping to create a different route to the UK system reformed energy market, the goal of which is to provide safe and reliable cheap energy maintaining the free movement of people without a passport across the UK and […]
Lars Findsen: The saga continues
The very real saga of the downfall of spy chief Lars Findsen has all the ingredients of a gripping political thriller complete with backroom negotiations, corrupt politicians and turncoat spies. The latest round of development has kicked all the dust into the air again. Catch upIn December 2021, the head of the foreign intelligence service […]
The USWNT drops its second straight game with a 2-0 loss to Spain
The U.S. women’s national team has lost back-to-back games for the first time in more than five years after a 2-0 loss to Spain in a friendly on Tuesday in Pamplona, Spain. The Americans failed to recover from a 2-1 loss to England on Friday that ended a 13-game winning streak. Laia Codina gave the […]
Finland’s forests must be used actively, versatilely and sustainably, says the draft strategy
It sets four goals: Finland as a competitive operating environment for the new and responsible forest industry. Forests are used actively, versatilely and sustainably. The vitality, diversity and adaptability of forests are strengthened. Knowledge-based competence and leadership are strengthened. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry pointed out that the background of the renewal of the […]
HS: Two Finnish shipyards have requested emergency funding from the state
Timo MeyerMeyer Turku’s CEO did not respond to Helsingin Sanomat’s request for comment on Friday. Meyer Turku directly employs around 2,000 people and another 7,500 people through the network of subcontractors serving the Turku shipyard. The yard’s turnover in 2021 was 1.1 billion euros and the net loss was more than 17 million euros. The […]
Australian coach Gustavsson defends the record after poor results
CANBERRA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) — Australia women’s soccer team head coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his record on the job ahead of the 2023 home World Cup. Gustavsson said the team worked hard to achieve the three goals he was given when he was appointed head coach of the Matildas in September 2020. The Matildas […]
46 projects to enhance the green transition in the built environment
“The built environment produces about a third of Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, the green transition also offers great business opportunities for the construction industry, including the fact that the demand for solutions that improve energy and material efficiency stops and stagnates. The decrease in biological diversity continues to grow. There is […]
Hopes for the new management of ASÍ
As many employment contracts expire at the end of October, pressure is increasing on the current round of negotiations. Kristján Þórður Snæbjarnarson, acting president of ASÍ following the resignation of Drífa Snædal earlier this year, stated that the main issue at ASÍ’s upcoming conference would of course be wage increases, but the election of a […]
The city of Helsinki raises the salaries of several professional groups, offers cultural and sports benefits to the personnel
The goal of the wage development program is to make the city more attractive as an employer and to ease recruitment challenges In the 2022 budget proposal of the city of Helsinki, 5 million euros are allocated to the implementation of the city’s wage development program. The program is used as a basis for the […]
The Finnish government responds to the interpellation regarding energy policy
“We are facing an energy crisis, and you, the government, are not on top of the situation.” Riikka PurraChairman of Basic Finns, According to Helsingin Sanomat. Purra criticizes the government in particular for building its energy policy on wind power: “I wonder if the vision is that every night employees should look at the wind […]
Prosecutors: The counter’s information security was in complete chaos
The prosecutors assigned to the case decided not to press charges against two other suspects who worked in Vastaamo’s information technology department. The nolle prosequi states that the company’s former CEO and two IT experts received a blackmail email on September 28. The sender claimed to have access to Vastaamo’s entire patient register and threatened […]
Medical cannabis may be a better alternative to opioids for managing pain: Study
Washington [US]Sep 28 (ANI): A new study of thousands of patients has concluded that medical cannabis can be an important alternative to opioids for pain management. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Substance Use and Misuse, found that people reported having less pain and were able to function better physically and socially after using […]
Russia will officially annex four regions of Ukraine tomorrow
He added that Putin will make a speech on this occasion. A referendum organized by Russian authorities to annex the occupied territories of Ukraine was largely considered a “scam” and has been widely criticized by several countries. Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Germany said Germany would never accept the results of the “fake” referendums on […]
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia due to the escalation in Ukraine
“Russia has escalated its aggression against Ukraine to a new level and we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this continued escalation,” he tweeted, citing the sanctions as “more products that cannot be exported to Russia, especially in a key position.” technology that its war machine needs.” Von der Leyen proposed […]
Finnair balances its route network, shrinks the fleet as part of a strategic reassessment
Topi MannerFinnair’s CEO said that the airline must create significant additional savings to restore profitability to pre-pandemic levels. The airline has implemented cost savings of around 200 million euros in the past 30 months. “We need savings of the same size,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat. “We are talking about an ambitious goal because we […]
Securing your casino account with money management strategies
Many new players visit casino platforms without knowledge of money management. Every once in a while a new player visits a casino site with a reasonable budget and stop-loss limit. Nevertheless, most fresh casino players have no idea about financial management. Utilizing proper money management techniques while benefiting from a casino bonus is important in […]
Finland raised a loan of more than 2 billion euros for Fortum through Solidium
However, its terms are comparable to the terms of loans and guarantees of EUR 10 billion. The interest on the loan would be 10 percent for the first six months and 12 percent for the remaining repayment period, but the effective annual interest cost, including arrangement and commitment fees, would be 14.2 percent. For Fortum. […]
Landscape Day invites you to experience and photograph the landscape
Go on a scenic walk or participate in a photo contest In honor of Landscape Day, various campaigns, competitions and guided landscape walks are organized, which offer many opportunities to get to know landscapes from new perspectives. In connection with the Landscape Day, a landscape photography competition is organized with the theme “own landscape”. Photos […]
The Finnish government defines strict conditions for energy company loans
“It is clear that even in such an uncertain situation, where we do not know whether companies will come to the government’s loan desk, it is very unlikely that we will prepare to grant a loan of 10 billion euros.” Teppo Koivistofinancial director of the Ministry of Finance, was quoted saying from YLE. However, if […]
Aktia launches a rare dark green corporate bond fund
It is classified as as a dark green fund in accordance with Article 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. The fund only invests in green, social and responsible bonds and bonds linked to sustainable development (SLB), and each investment item is also required to have a positive net effect, taking into account, for […]
Bilawal Bhutto postpones European trip due to floods in Pakistan
Islamabad [Pakistan]August 22 (ANI): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has postponed his four-nation trip to Europe in view of floods triggered by heavy rains in his country. “In view of disasters in Pakistan caused by the ongoing heavy monsoon rains and floods, as well as heavy damage to life and property, the foreign minister […]
Friday’s papers: Party Prime Minister Sanna Marin, gang violence and wind in a heat wave
prime minister Sanna MarinThe party video continues to attract worldwide attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper to ask whether a drunken political leader is a threat to national security. "It is not a positive thing from a security point of view," Professor of cyber security at Aalto University Jarno Limnéll told Helsingin Sanomat. "Finland and its high-level […]
Shortage of services at the eruption site
Over 13,000 people visited the eruption site in the Meradalur Valley over the weekend. According to the members of the search and rescue teams, a large part of them was ill-prepared for the difficult 14-kilometer hike. The Icelandic government has promised to hire more guards to monitor the site, but it would still be a […]
New hope for SAS as an American company confirms plans to invest
Subject to approval, the American investment company Apollo Global Management has confirmed that it will give SAS a loan of 700 million US dollars. The loan will help SAS pay its employees’ salaries over the next 9-12 months, while also strengthening its financial position ahead of a restructuring, after which it will be known as […]
The pandemic may have led to health disparities between ethnic groups
In this review, a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and the United States looked at the larger structural barriers in society that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms among ethnic minorities with diabetes. These barriers include structural inequality in adequate housing, food, education, employment opportunities, and neighborhood resources. According to this large […]
MOT: Former president Halonen, three former prime ministers used private planes of Russian banks
Former president Tarja Halonen and three former prime ministers of Finland have used airplanes owned by Russian banks and businessmen on their official trips, Yle’s MOT unit investigation found. MOT’s investigative journalist team found that Halonen flew via Russian aircraft at least 12 times between 2007 and 2011. Matti Vanhanen (Cen), Mari Kiviniemi (Cen) and […]
A dead bear was found in a pond in southern Finland
A dead bear has been found on Mäntyharju near Mikkeli in southeastern Finland. A summer resident who was in a rowing boat noticed something unusual on the shore of the Ylä-Ryötty pond, he says Matti Pilsaribig game contact person and operations manager of the Mäntyharju-Hirvensalmi game management association. "We went there last night to observe […]
YLE: The support of the coalition is still exceptionally high
“Kokooma’s support is still at an exceptionally high level,” he summed up Tuomo TurjaResearch Director of Economic Studies. He noted that the party has recently polled at a level not seen since the 2011 parliamentary elections, which marked a shift from a political landscape dominated by three parties to one dominated by four medium-sized parties. […]
The Tampere electricity company stops buying fuel from the Russian Teboil
Electric company Tampere electricity plant announced on Tuesday that it will stop buying fuel from the Russian oil company Teboil. According to the Tampere company, deliveries ended on Monday. The company that provides district heating to the city said it has to use oil instead of liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to supply shortages after […]
Hockey veteran signs for German team amid Russian legal battle
The signing of Miks Indrasis has been announced by Schwenninger Wild Wings – despite a battle with Spartak Moscow German ice hockey team Schwenninger Wild Wings have announced the signing of Latvian forward Miks Indrasis, although the veteran is locked in a bitter battle with Spartak Moscow after agreeing a deal with the Russians. The […]
The bus with tourists got stuck in the Krossá River
The rescue teams of Landsbjörg rescued 20 tourists from a bus that got stuck in the Krossá River today around five o’clock. The people involved in the incident did not suffer any injuries, and the response of the rescue teams was quick. Jón Hermannsson, from the Landsbjörg regional rescue team management, confirmed that the rescue […]
Russian scientists rescue the heavy polar bear
The difficult situation for a female whose tongue was stuck captivated the Russian public Russian authorities flew a team of veterinarians all the way from Moscow to rescue a polar bear in the remote Arctic settlement of Dikson on Thursday. The female stuck her tongue in a can of condensed milk and slowly starved to […]
UPM makes record results, Nokia and Wärtsilä are also strong
More large Finnish companies announced brisk second quarter sales on Thursday. The comparable operating profit of Nokia, which manufactures wireless and fixed network equipment, was 714 million euros in April-June, compared to 682 million euros in the same period last year. Turnover rose to 5.87 billion euros in the second quarter, compared to 5.31 billion […]
Fortum will not invest more capital in Uniper, Finland’s central goal, Tuppurainen says
Tuppurainen spoke to the media in connection with his hearing that lasted more than two hours in the parliament’s trade committee. He did not comment on how the negotiations have progressed and what a possible agreement might look like, and reiterated that the negotiations are still at a sensitive stage. He added that committee members […]
Almost half of the EU territory at risk of drought: European Commission
Drought in much of Europe is critical, as early heatwaves exacerbated winter and spring rainfall deficits. River flows in several countries are seriously affected, and the amount of stored water has also been depleted. Overall, this may require extraordinary water and energy management measures in affected countries. According to the European Commission, the lack of […]
The Trade Committee meets to discuss the Uniper crisis, Purra demands the entire parliament to meet again
Chairman of the Finnish opposition Riikka Purra has called on the parliament to reconvene so that the ministers can explain the risks related to Uniper to Finnish taxpayers. The German energy giant, which is in financial difficulties, is a subsidiary of Fortum, which is majority owned by the Finnish state. "Parliament must be convened quickly. […]
The clothing giant leaves Russia
H&M plans to wind up its operations in the country, with reference to? Operational challenges? The multinational clothing and home furnishing company H&M has announced that it is leaving Russia in the midst of increased sanctions against the country. “Given the current operational challenges and an unpredictable future, the company announces today that it has […]
Serious violence against police officers – Per was severely beaten and forced to quit
Police vulnerability has come into focus after the Easter riots when police feared for their lives while stones hailed at them and police buses that were hijacked and set on fire. Around 300 police officers were injured in various places in the country in connection with the riots. National Police Chief Anders Thornberg tells In […]
The US dollar strengthened much more against other currencies compared to the Indian rupee
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The extent of the decline in the value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar has been lower in 2022 compared to other major currencies. The US dollar index against six major currencies – the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc, the Canadian dollar […]
Niinistö: Finland’s NATO process does not affect relations between Turkey and Russia
A closer relationship between Turkey and Russia will have little effect on Finland’s NATO membership process, President Sauli Niinistö told MTV News in a television interview on Friday. Turkey’s ties with Russia are stronger than with other NATO countries, the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin meet in Iran […]
Europe burned by forest fires during extreme heatwave
LISBON, Portugal: In the midst of a heat wave, several parts of Europe have been burned by forest fires, with firefighters battling fires in Portugal, Spain, Croatia and southern France. Portuguese Civil Protection Chief Andre Fernandes said several fires had caused the evacuation of more than 600 people, while 120 needed medical treatment, with two […]
While negotiations continue, SAS loses close to 100 million every day
After almost ten hours of negotiations yesterday, SAS and its pilots are back at the negotiating table today. After yesterday’s talks, Roger Klokset, chairman of SAS Pilot Group, said told TV2 he was “more or less optimistic.” This morning, when asked if an agreement will be reached today, he said replied: “I do not know. […]
In Greenland, airline ticket sales have been suspended until August
About 1,000 airline passengers were stranded in Greenland, where all domestic flights were canceled due to poor visibility. The management of Greenlandic airline Air Greenland has decided it will not sell more tickets to and from destinations on the west coast until the end of July. Those who already have tickets can fly if and […]
HS: The centre’s silence on Pride is receiving criticism from within the party
“Who in the management of the center decided that the center should play dead for Pride week?” he asked, referring to the lack of communication and the party’s statements about what is the world’s leading event celebrating the rights of gender and sexual minorities. “When did the Center become such an introverted, stubborn and extremely […]
Explanation: Finns consider immigration the best way to strengthen the pension system
Increasing employee and employer pension contributions was the second most popular means of consolidating pension funding, as 34 percent of respondents thought it was a good or fairly good idea and 35 percent considered it a bad or fairly bad idea. A little over a quarter (26%) of the respondents expressed their support and 37% […]
The vast majority of Finns approve of the government’s foreign and security policy, it turns out
The majority of Finns approve of the current government’s foreign and security policy, according to a survey conducted by the Municipal Development Foundation (KAKS). About 63 percent of the respondents liked the government’s foreign, security and defense policy "Very good" or "pretty good". When asked about the management of the Covid pandemic, 58 percent thought […]
Dutch T-Mobile replaces China’s Huawei 5G technology with Swedish Ericsson
The Hague [Netherlands]July 7 (ANI): T-Mobile, the largest mobile network provider in the Netherlands, will stop building networks with Chinese Huawei because Swedish Ericsson will supply the new 5G radio network to T-Mobile. The contract with the current supplier Huawei, which was signed in 2017, will not be renewed. The decision was made after the […]
