Tag: NME
Jokeri Light Rail test runs start in Espoo – stops at metro and railway stations
In Leppävaara, you can easily get to the railway track and its future extension to the City Rail Link and the long-distance train network by express tram. Leppävaara is a commercially attractive area and thanks to the new light rail, its services are even easier to reach. In Otaniemi and Keilaniemi, the Jokeri tram stops […]
Ministries: Finland’s large railway infrastructures have a big price tag, a carbon footprint
The ministries stated last week that the implementation of the projects would require substantial public sector investment, as other sources of funding, such as operator and user fees, would be relatively small compared to the required investment. Although private investors have also expressed interest in such projects, they would likely require state guarantees, leaving the […]
DNA accelerates the circular economy of smartphones by opening the Vaihtakapula online store
DNA’s Vaihtohyvitys exchange service is also constantly being developed, listening to customers’ wishes. With the now opened Vaihtakapula online store, DNA will also start selling used phones. The address of the new online store is vahtokapula.fi. Electronic waste is the world’s largest growing waste stream. In addition, cell phones contain a lot of valuable precious […]
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 […]
Magdalena Andersson (S): The government has gone further than the agreement with Turkey requires
Social Democrats party leader Magdalena Andersson is interviewed about the NATO process, what the Social Democrats want with nuclear power and what she wants to do in the meantime in opposition. This week, Turkish President ErdoÄźan said that Sweden should not expect Turkey’s support with the NATO application, after first a doll representing ErdoÄźan was […]
457: This is how Kristersson is affected by PM’s eel mess
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s state secretary PM Nilsson has been in trouble since it was revealed that he poached eels and also lied to the police about this. On his Facebook page, Nilsson announced on Thursday that he is leaving his post in the government office. “I understand how inappropriate it was to fish for […]
Traffic pollution affects brain function: Research
“For many decades, researchers believed that the brain could be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution,” said senior researcher Dr. Chris Carlsten, professor and director of respiratory medicine and Canada Research Director for Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases at UBC. “This study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides […]
Efling rejects the proposal of a government mediator
The government mediator proposed negotiations in the wage dispute between the Efling unions and the Confederation of Employers/SA. However, Efling representatives believe that the proposal implies imposing unions to accept the SA offer. This follows Efling’s announcement, which came after government mediator AĂ°alsteinn Leifsson called a press conference today during which he presented a proposal […]
456: The government’s first 100 days
The right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan’s Koran burning angered Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who blocked Sweden’s path into NATO even more. How does Prime Minister Kristersson intend to navigate this storm, and could it even be that NATO membership slips out of his hands? At the same time, the government is celebrating 100 days in […]
APN podcast: Will Finland join NATO without Sweden?
This week’s program asks whether Finland can complete NATO membership without a Nordic neighbor, learns about the government’s energy subsidies and learns more about Finland’s mysterious name committee.
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 […]
Prosecutor: Kulmun’s former adviser "thought the government tab was open"
The prosecutors say that the special advisor paid the Ministry of Finance approximately 13,700 euros for the communications training of Katri Kulmuni, who was the Minister of Finance at the time. Kulmuni is not charged with any crimes.
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. […]
Savola: Finland participates in the international supply of tanks to Ukraine
“Finland’s contribution cannot be too great in light of our defense capabilities. We are not yet a member of NATO, and we cannot compromise on our own defense, Savola said. He estimates that Finland could offer training and maintenance services to Ukraine in addition to tanks. Although decisions on the details of the support package […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the idea of ​​a security adviser to the prime minister
The prime minister’s office raised the idea of ​​establishing the position a couple of weeks ago, saying that the advisor and the special unit they lead would strengthen the agency’s capabilities to assist the prime minister in security policy issues within his own field. As required by NATO membership. The advisor was supposed to be […]
The Finnish government reached an agreement on the reimbursement of electricity costs
Households that pay more than 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity receive compensation, and it is 50 percent of monthly electricity costs of more than 90 euros, and the monthly limit is 700 euros. The compensation is paid for the four months of November-February based on the expenses of November-December. According to Helsingin Sanomat, the […]
The Governor General of Canada is on a state visit to Finland
The discussions between the President and the Governor General will focus on bilateral relations between Finland and Canada, security issues, climate change and Arctic cooperation. The day ends with a state dinner hosted by President Niinistö and Dr. Haukio at the Presidential Palace. Governor General Mary Simon will also meet the Prime Minister during her […]
HS: The general plan is an obstacle to converting offices into apartments in the center of Helsinki
Converting the office into apartments would therefore require the city to create a corresponding amount of business space elsewhere in the center. “We want to preserve the downtown area. If one property owner is given the opportunity to convert the Business Space into residential use, the next property owner will soon demand it as well,” […]