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Purra: Living on benefits too easy for immigrants, not Finns
On Monday, he confirmed to the daily newspaper that he was specifically referring to immigrants. “As my answer to the open question of the voting guides suggests, I was talking about immigrants. An immigrant can become part of the welfare system and social security with a maximum of 700 euros, he said. “The labor productivity […]
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 […]
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Improv’s Irish poster girl
A vibrant improv scene has emerged in Denmark over the last ten years – or rather one could argue seven and a half years, tracing its rapid acceleration to the exact date in 2015 when Irish performer Sarah McGillion arrived on these shores . Quite simply, McGillion gets it done. Barely a fortnight goes by […]
The Finnish economy is suffering from a technical recession and accelerating inflation
The financial consequences of the war in Ukraine have also affected the Finnish economy. From October to December 2022, the amount of Finnish exports decreased by 2.9 percent from the level of the previous quarter, while imports decreased by 2.4 percent. However, for the whole year, Finland’s economy grew by 2 percent compared to 2021. […]
Danske Bank updates its investment outlook: Stocks and bonds are weighted neutral
The increase in the neutral weight of stocks is due to the fact that the darkest clouds in the market have disappeared. Kivipelto, however, advises stock investors to be cautious about geographical diversification. “We are overweight in emerging markets. In addition, we still have a neutral weight on US and Japanese stocks. Regarding Europe, we […]
Nokia implements six-pillar strategy reform plan, announces new logo
Pekka LundmarkCEO of Nokia, told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the company has decided to “put its food on the gas pedal” after noticing the improved technical position. He said that Nokia currently has a 25-26 percent share of mobile communications networks and a less than 20 percent share of optical networks in regions outside of […]
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 […]
Nord Stream explosions severely affected maritime life – report
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions near Bornholm last September caused untold damage to the seabed in a particularly vulnerable area of the Baltic Sea, according to a new report. The four explosions stirred up 250,000 tonnes of contaminated seabed – an area twice the size of Bornholm. They released sediment containing toxic substances […]
Basic Finns dominate the media in Finland’s election news
The party has also attracted attention with the debates on the NATO membership debates and the debates on the Translaw Act and the Sámi assemblies. The analysis covers domestic editorial media coverage of the parliamentary elections from January 1 to February 19, 2023. Basic Finns accounted for 19% of all party mentions in the coverage […]
YLE: The majority of Finnish parties are ready to join NATO before Sweden, if necessary
The Center, the Christian Democrats, the Fundamental Finns, Movement Now and Kokoomus considered that Finland should join the alliance before its western neighbor if necessary. Conversely, the Left Alliance was the only party that expressed its categorical opposition to joining ahead of Sweden. The Greens, the Social Democrats and the Swedish People’s Party refused to […]
How to transform your home decor on a budget using DIY ideas
If you’re looking to spruce up your home decor without breaking the bank, plenty of DIY projects can help you achieve it. From simple painting jobs and adding new furniture such as VidaXL garden tables to more extensive renovations, there are several ways you can give your home a makeover on a budget. DIY project […]
The researchers from Suomalainen Luke were surprised by the politicians’ skepticism
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. This is not how it should go, he stated in a discussion hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need […]
The NCP wants a permanent NATO base, women’s conscription
NKP parliamentary group chairman Kai Mykkänen supported women’s conscription at the group’s meeting on Tuesday, while leader Petteri Orpo said the party supports the NATO command center in Finland.
Higher corporate taxes lead to lower private investment: EconPol
Companies’ investment decisions vary depending on the economic situation. In normal economic times, the proportion of companies that change their investment decisions downwards due to tax increases increases by 2 percentage points. During a recession, the number triples to more than 6 percentage points. “Due to the lost investments, it would therefore be particularly expensive […]
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 […]
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. […]
The tax authorities will collect 42 billion euros in the first half of 2022
The Finnish tax authority has collected approximately 42 billion euros in taxes during the first six months of this year, which is more than 9 percent more than at the same time last year. In a press release, the agency stated that the increase in the state treasury’s income is mainly due to increased economic […]
Tax Office: Restaurant inspections reveal 19.5 million euros in unpaid taxes
In a recent inspection by the Tax Administration, 19.5 million euros in unpaid taxes from the restaurant industry have been revealed over the past five years. Out of this amount, there is 8 million euros in unpaid corporation tax. In its press release on Tuesday, the Tax Agency announced that a total of 40 million […]
MP Rydman reports the harassing article to the police
Congressman Will Rydman (NCP) has told Yle that he plans to file a criminal complaint with the police over an article about his alleged harassment of young women and girls. "Without a doubt, I will file a request for an investigation. It is absolutely impossible to ignore when such outrageous claims are made in public," […]
Plant-based hamburger ad for “human flesh” wins award
A Swedish food brand has debuted a patty that they claim tastes like humans An ad for a plant-based burger flavored to mimic human flesh won an award at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity last week – although it is unclear who could judge the vegan patty’s resemblance to the real thing. Swedish vegan […]
Herbal hamburger ad for human flesh wins award
A Swedish food brand has debuted a patty that they claim tastes like humans An ad for a plant-based burger flavored to mimic human flesh won an award at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity last week – although it is unclear who could judge the vegan patty’s resemblance to the real thing. Swedish vegan […]
Consumer confidence in Finland plummeted to a historic low in June
Consumer confidence was at its lowest in June since the survey began in 1995, according to a recent survey by Statistics Finland. Expectations of one’s own and Finland’s economy during the year were quite strict, the most pessimistic in the history of research. Respondents estimate their own finances to be weak after a year. There […]
YLE: Many real estate investors are taking a break in Finland
“In the old world, tenants took the apartment they happened to get. Now tenants can look at several apartments and choose the one that suits them best; The landlord has to do more work to rent out his apartment. ” Joonas Oravaan investor in several real estate portfolios, YLE summed up on Thursday. Finnish Broadcasting […]
Goods trigger racial controversy in the United States
From t-shirts to watermelon salads, corporate America’s response to the recent federal holiday has generated backlash With “Juneteenth” now a federal holiday, US retailers have taken the opportunity to buy products that mark black freedom. But activists say some of these products miss the mark, while others are racist. President Joe Biden officially recognized June […]
Rydman’s allegations of harassment subjugated NCP’s leadership "high pressure"the parliamentary expert says
The leadership of the Opposition Party (NKP) is under strong pressure to clearly state what kind of behavior the party accepts from its own MPs, a researcher at the University of Turku Markku Jokisipilä said Yle Radio 1’s Ykkösaamu program on Monday morning. Jokisipilä’s comments come after Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday published an article contains […]
EU approval of minimum corporate tax blocked by Hungary
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Hungary has blocked a global agreement to introduce a minimum corporate tax rate previously proposed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Budapest’s move to oppose the proposal, which is supported by more than 100 countries, could potentially force EU finance ministers to postpone a vote scheduled to be included in […]
Industrial investment is growing strongly this year
According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, industrial investment is expected to grow by 24 per cent this year compared to the previous year. The total value of industrial investment in 2022 is estimated at around € 10.5 billion. According to EK’s Director of Data and Research, despite this year’s economic uncertainty and rising […]
US approves ambassador to Denmark nominee
An unpopular predecessorLeventhal also serves on the board executive committee of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and on the executive committee of the Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to DR Nyheder, Leventhal is known for his philanthropy in the Boston area. If approved, Leventhal will follow Donald Trump-appointed Carla Sands, who […]
Copenhagen rises to the top of the world’s most sustainable cities
Mayor wants moreThe Danish capital also scored well on emissions, as it has one of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per capita with 0.9 percent and one of the most efficient road networks in Europe. Prices for public transport were also very high for Copenhagen, as 67 percent of all trips have been made by […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, June 12
Kyiv – The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said here on Saturday that the Commission will complete the assessment of giving Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of next week, reported the news agency Ukrinform. “The European Commission is currently preparing its recommendations – the so-called conclusion for EU member […]
The new climate law will enter into force in July
“The new climate law is vital for Finland. The climate change law will ensure that ambitious climate work continues throughout the government. The law shows the world how we can build a carbon-neutral welfare state by 2035. It is also a strong signal to companies in Finland.” Maria Ohisalo. The law sets out climate change […]
YIT will withdraw from all operations in Russia through the sale of the businesses
Although the closing process took longer than initially estimated, the transaction was completed in accordance with the agreed sale price and other terms. The full financial effects of the transaction will be disclosed in YIT’s semi-annual report. Markku Moilanen, YIT’s President and CEO: “We are very pleased to announce that the transaction has been completed. […]
CPH STAGE 2022: Crystallization of a Choreographer
With the aim of creating and offering a space for inner liberation, choreographer and dancer Marie Chouinard has created fulfilling universal experiences through her choreographies and brought new perspectives on body exploration and communication to the dance profession. A global phenomenonIn 1978, Choinard showcased her first creation, ‘Crystallization’, and since then she has created dozens […]
Russia is blocking access to Helsingin Sanomat
The Russian government agency has blocked access to Helsingin Sanomat’s website. Russia’s FICORA Roskomnazdor released the block on Wednesday, shortly after the Russian Public Prosecutor’s Office issued a decision banning the Finnish news site. Russian NGO Roskomsvoboda said the ban was due to HS’s Russian-language news articles about the war in Ukraine. HS set up […]
Explanation: Many Finns have not prepared for interest rate hikes on housing companies’ loans
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents with a personal mortgage said they were prepared for an increase in interest rates. Maiju HinnoNordea’s Senior Vice President, Housing, expressed concern about the results, especially due to the recent rise in interest rates. “A housing loan is comparable to a corporate loan, so its terms and flexibility are much […]
Foreign investment in China declines as multinational corporations become pessimistic about the Chinese economy
Peking [China]May 22 (ANI): Direct foreign investment in China from multinational corporations falls off a cliff as investors become increasingly pessimistic about the Chinese economy amid President Xi Jinping’s strict covid policy and his stance on Russia’s war on Ukraine. These multinational companies face serious challenges in conducting their business in China. A number of […]
In the supplementary budget, the government proposes an additional € 2 billion in defense success
In its second draft amending budget this year, the Finnish government has proposed an increase in net expenditure of around EUR 2.3 billion. The two main areas of spending are national defense, given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and measures to alleviate the harm caused to children and young people by the corona pandemic. "Finland’s security […]
Finland is doing poorly in comparing financial transparency, the watchdog says
Finnwatch said that Finland ranked poorly in the latest financial secrecy index. A total of 141 countries Finland ranked 88th in 2022 index. The semi-annual ranking is compiled by the Tax Justice Network, a UK-based advocacy group made up of researchers and activists concerned with tax evasion and tax havens, as well as other tax […]
Marin wonders Turkey’s turning point in Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO applications
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan On Monday, it announced that Turkey would only accept applications from Finland and Sweden to join the defense alliance if the countries withdraw their support for terrorist organizations, provide security guarantees and lift arms embargoes on Turkey. “We don’t say yes,” he said quoted as saying written by The […]
Joining NATO is the best solution for Finland’s security, the Defense Committee says
Finland’s expected decision to join NATO on Tuesday took a step closer to the alliance, as the Parliamentary Defense Committee announced its support for it. The committee stated that joining NATO would be the best solution for Finland’s national security. The debate on Finland’s accession to the alliance intensified rapidly after Russia’s invasion of non-NATO […]
A pro-Russia demonstration will be held in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Sunday
The Finnish Broadcasting Corporation said that the demonstration is organized by Rufi, a Finnish-Russian association that presents itself on social media as a friendship club. At the moment, the convoy is expected to start its journey through the Helsinki metropolitan area from Hyvinkää and end in Vantaa. As Sunday is typically a slow traffic day, […]
Develop your contacts, skills and confidence as you learn from the best at CBS
The Danish Business Authority, the Danish Business Authority, has identified a large number of companies and research environments that perform at the top of their fields and create a respected innovation ecosystem throughout Denmark. This innovative world attracts both local and international talents with cutting-edge skills. As today’s business world is undeniably fast-paced, professionals aiming […]
Greenpeace activists hung an anti-war flag at the headquarters of the power company Fortum
Greenpeace activists climbed on Wednesday at the energy company’s Fortum headquarters in Espoo to hang a flag urging the state-owned company to end business relations with Russia. The company’s subsidiary, German Uniper, is one of the largest importers of Russian gas to Europe. Fortum, which is almost 51% owned by the Finnish state, is by […]
High-quality links between immigrants and long-term residents are vital for integration – but still too rare
FOCUS, an international consortium funded by the European Commission (2019-2022), has carried out extensive research and target groups with more than 5,000 participants, examining for the first time in a European context both the socio-economic and socio-psychological dimensions of integration. “As millions of people around the world flee their homes, FOCUS conveys key messages about […]
Veteran MP: "Finnish audience in war psychosis"
Many people have switched to Finnish Twitter in response to the MP Erkki TuomiojaNATO comments on the National Broadcasting Corporation to interview. A Finnish veteran politician told the US broadcaster that there was a "accompanied by a huge amount of emotion" public support for NATO, which has grown since Russia invaded Ukraine. "Public opinion has […]
Gasum, which still imports Russian LNG via Pori, is looking for alternative deliveries
The Finnish state-owned energy company Gasum is the largest distributor of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Nordic countries, with a terminal network in Finland, Sweden and Norway. The company continues to import LNG from Russia, although many other Finnish companies have ceased operations in Finland’s eastern neighborhood due to the Russian invasion and the […]
Ministers fail to agree on mandatory nursing duties during the strike
“I believe that the draft law on patient safety should be submitted to the government,” the Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) told YLE on Sunday. The decision to do so is exceptional, as the governing parties have not yet found a consensus on whether the strike is so dangerous to […]
airBaltic and SAS fly from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen
We are happy to strengthen our partnership and air connections between Tampere and the world. We look forward to partnering and thereby providing better travel opportunities for travelers around the world. From May 2022, airBaltic will offer direct flights from Tampere to Oslo, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Málaga and Rhodes, as well as convenient connections via […]
The NCP and the Swedish moderates form the NATO working group
The Finnish Center-Right Coalition Party (NCP) and its Swedish counterpart, the Moderates, have formed a special NATO working group. The parties want Finland and Sweden to submit joint applications to the military alliance by the end of June, when NATO will host a summit in Madrid, Spain. The cross-border working group will meet for the […]
5 most interesting crypts on the market
Buy crypt from Capital.com Cryptocurrencies are generally meant to be immune to state influence and regulation, as the popularity of the industry has grown, this guiding principle has come under threat. Cryptocurrencies formulated after Bitcoin are commonly referred to as “altcoins” and have often attempted to settle for updated or better variations of Bitcoin. Although […]
Englishman in Nyhavn: Makes me crazy!
When I first moved to Denmark over two years ago, I was convinced that I would encounter a country whose inhabitants did everything better. Reason vs nonsenseAnd for the most part, I was right. (God, I’m getting tired of saying that.) We Brits had just embarked on a decade-long struggle to wipe out in a […]
YIT sells its businesses in Russia
Markku Moilanen, YIT’s President and CEO: “Due to the crisis in Ukraine, our business in Russia faced unprecedented challenges and it was increasingly difficult to continue operations. The sale of the Russian operations will allow us to exit quickly, in a controlled and complete manner. From the perspective of both us and our customers and […]
New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
“It is important to continue to put pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who benefit most from and support his regime. We have now also included the latest package of sanctions from the EU in Norwegian law. We are introducing sanctions together with the EU and other countries to ensure that they […]
Consumer confidence is plummeting to a record low
Consumer confidence plummeted to its third lowest level since the start of accounting in March, according to a report released by Statistics Finland on Monday. The number-crushing agency began measuring consumer confidence in 1995 and did not report lower levels until April 2020 and the end of 2008. The agency found that its consumer confidence […]
VR will suspend train traffic between Finland and Russia
The state railway company VR has announced that it will suspend all traffic connections to and from Russia. A high-speed Allegro connection runs twice a day between St. Petersburg and Helsinki. VR told Kauppalehti on Thursday that it is ready to stop Allegro traffic if the government deems the operation unnecessary. Helsingin Sanomat said on […]
The secret behind casino bonuses – here’s what you need to know
Today, most of the land-based casinos have started operating online. The main reason is that online casinos have greater exposure and offer more flexibility to their users. Like any other online business and service provider, online casinos have special offers like bet365 bonusfor example, that is unique to them and their customers. Each casino has […]
OP: Finnish borrowers are increasingly interested in managing interest rate risks
The Finnish financial group revealed that the euro-denominated share of new mortgages hedged against interest rate increases – most often at the interest rate cap – rose by 55 per cent year-on-year in February. New mortgage loans accounted for 41 per cent, which is well over 30 per cent of the total mortgage portfolio. According […]
Stockmann sold the Helsinki flagship department store
The Finnish retailer Stockmann will sell the flagship department store property in the center of Helsinki to the pension company Keva for EUR 400 million, the company announced on Monday. Stockmann plans to continue its operations in the downtown store, at which time Keva paid approximately EUR 391 million at the time of the transaction […]
How to make sure that an online casino in Denmark is safe – a pocket-sized guide
If you look at the landscape of popular hobbies and pastimes in Denmark and the rest of the world, for that matter, you will see that the most popular hobbies today are digital. People would rather play video games than play basketball outside, and they would rather indulge in online gambling than visit a land-based […]
Hundreds of Ukrainians arrive in Finland every day
According to unofficial estimates, hundreds of Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war in their homeland arrive in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, every day. The Estonian Broadcasting Corporation (ERR) reported earlier this week that almost 20,000 Ukrainians had arrived in Estonia, and the shipping companies added that many would continue their journey by ship to Finland. […]
David Bowie – the art of reinventing oneself
It’s Tuesday, July 3, 1973 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. After an unlikely successful year, glam rocker David Bowie and his band The Spiders from Mars will end The Ziggy Stardust Tour at home. – Ladies and gentlemen, straight from their fantastically successful world tour, including the United States of America, Japan. Now in […]
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 […]
The Russian ruling party is proposing the expropriation of outgoing companies
He said the Kremlin should take strong retaliation and consider expropriating the activities of companies withdrawing from the market as a means of protecting local workers and national production potential. “In all cases, the decisions have been strictly political. Their price is a large number of Russian workers who will be laid off overnight, ”Turtshak […]
Global food system, food practices account for 21-37% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions
(14% of global greenhouse gas emissions) and energy use in buildings (16%) and almost as much as industry (21%) and electricity generation (25%). In fact, in a scenario where emissions from all other sources are stopped, emissions from the global food system alone will cause enough greenhouse gases to heat the planet above the 1.5 […]
IKEA temporarily closes stores in Russia due to Ukraine’s invasion
The parent company of the Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA announced on Thursday that they will temporarily close their stores in Russia and stop deliveries from Russia and Belarus due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The devastating war in Ukraine is a human tragedy, and our deepest empathy and concern is with the millions of […]
YIT will stop land investments and housing starts in Russia
These events have required YIT to respond quickly to the crisis, including accelerating the strategic review of the company’s operations in Russia. During the investigation, YIT has decided not to invest in plots or build new apartments in Russia for the time being. Markku Moilanen, YIT’s CEO: “The Russian military attack has led to great […]
Ylen Gallup: NCP stretches lead over SDP, Greens’ support drops further
The Coalition Party (NKP) once again rose to number one in Yle’s latest monthly poll and strengthens the NCP’s position as Finland’s most popular party. The Petteri Orpoparty has now stretched its lead over the second-placed SDP led by the prime minister Sanna Marinto four percentage points. NCP support rose 1.4 percentage points from the […]
Ericsson employees risk being kidnapped by IS militants
LONDON, England: According to a leaked corporate report by BBC News Arabic, telecom giant Ericsson is putting entrepreneurs’ lives at risk by insisting that they continue to work in Islamic State-controlled territory [IS] group in Iraq, which resulted in them being kidnapped by IS militants. The latest revelations follow last week’s acknowledgment by Ericsson’s CEO […]
NCP demands Finland to send weapons to Ukraine
The opposition party NCP has demanded that Finland send weapons to Ukraine as the people fight the Russian invasion. Tweet Monday morning, NCP leader Petteri Orpo wrote that the party hopes the Finnish government will meet soon and reconsider the decision made on Sunday to send only material aid to Ukraine, but not weapons. "The […]
Stockmann reports 11% earnings growth in 2021
The Finnish department store Stockmann has announced that its operating profit rose to EUR 68.3 million in 2021 after the start of corporate reorganizations and co-operation negotiations aimed at reducing 60 jobs. The corresponding figure for the previous year, which was severely affected by the financial effects of the coronary virus pandemic, was EUR 12.3 […]
Running a start-up company in Denmark can be challenging: Inquiries about business loans
Running a small business in Denmark or running a start-up business can sometimes be challenging. Not all first-time business people can get a good understanding of the management of their personal credit rates, as the start-up corporate rates will only be visible after six months (at least). At that point, many business owners begin to […]
Parliament will vote on content restrictions on Yle’s text
In the near future, Parliament will vote on the government’s proposal that the state-owned Broadcasting Corporation should, as a rule, publish only textual material that supports video or audio content. The Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Communications published its report on the bill on Tuesday and gave the green light to the progress of the […]
Startup Community: ‘Rent slowly, fire fast’ – why you need this startup mantra
The nature of startups often drives many executives to be quick to hire (“we need someone now!”) But slow to fire. They say they are busy, lacking resources and would rather avoid awkward conversations. But this needs to be reversed: here’s why ‘hire slowly, fire fast’ is a better strategy. Dream team every time Product, […]
YLE: Finnish parties consider ways to compensate for sharply rising fuel and energy prices
Juha PylväsThe chairman of the Parliament’s parliamentary group told the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation that the parliamentary group would be ready both to lower the threshold for its own responsibility and to raise the maximum amount from 7,000 euros. He added that the reduction is particularly attractive because of its relatively rapid impact. Both considered the […]
EVA: The proportion of women in management positions is the highest ever in Finland
Emilia KullasThe head of the EVA pointed out that the minimum requirement for gender representation in the Equality Act is 40%. A gender representation of 40-60% can be interpreted as an indication that gender equality is also achieved in terms of promotion. Finland still lags behind Latvia (46.2%), Sweden (43.1%), Bulgaria (42.4%), the United States […]
South Korea’s car production, exports and sales decreased in January
Seoul [South Korea]February 16 (ANI / Global Economic): South Korea’s car production, exports and sales all declined last month due to downtime at some factories and a global shortage of car chips. However, exports exceed $ 4 billion over three consecutive months with strong sales of environmentally friendly vehicles. According to the report “Automotive industry […]
Finland is creating an education package to make cybersecurity a civic skill throughout the European Union
Cyber security awareness and related civic skills are becoming increasingly important as our societies digitalize. With this in mind, Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing an extensive project to create a training package to promote cyber security expertise in EU countries. The contract for the three-year project has been signed. […]
Meta threatens to withdraw Facebook, Instagram from Europe due to advertising ban
WASHINGTON DC: In a US application, Meta said that they are considering leaving Europe if they can no longer exchange data from European users with the US, due to the EU’s Schrems II privacy decision. The Schrems II decision is a crucial ruling by the European Court of Justice, which in July 2020 declared the […]
The Court of Appeal imposed fines on Finn Spring Water for environmental damage
The Vaasa Court of Appeal ordered two food companies to pay fines of several thousand euros for causing environmental damage in Central Ostrobothnia. Finnish spring water production giant Finn Spring and protein bar manufacturer Leader Snack have been prosecuted for several years for inadequately treated wastewater from their facilities, which has violated environmental permit conditions […]
The good economic situation increased tax revenues in Finland in 2021
Markku HeikuraThe CEO of the Tax Administration said the increase was primarily due to the good economic situation and its positive impact on the income of both companies and individuals, as taxation as a whole did not increase from the previous year. “According to preliminary data, the economic situation in 2021 was very good despite […]
The growth of e-commerce in Finland will come from Finland and neighboring areas in the future – China’s popularity is waning: survey
This information is taken from an online commerce buyer survey published by the International Post Corporation (IPC). Posti published the results of a survey related to Finland today. IPC’s annual cross-border e-commerce buyer survey received approximately 33,179 responses from e-commerce customers in 40 countries. There were 1,030 respondents in Finland. “There is a clear change […]
Moro Hub signs partnership agreement with Swedish Axis Communications
DUBAI, 31 January 2022 (WAM) – Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital branch of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed an agreement with Axis Communications – a Swedish companies that offer video surveillance solutions, access control solutions, audio solutions and intercom. The agreement was […]
Hacked into the phones of Finnish diplomats
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs said on Friday that some of the diplomats working in its Finnish embassies had been subjected to espionage. The ministry did not disclose where the hacking took place. F-Secure Cyber Security Expert Mikko Hyppönen said that this is the first time Pegasus, developed by the Israeli NSO Group, has been […]
Consumer confidence in the economy increased in January
Consumers’ confidence in the economy improved in January compared to December 2021, according to Statistics Finland. However, confidence weakened a year ago. The consumer confidence indicator’s January result of -1.7 is in line with the long-term average. The CCI was -3.5 in December and 1.2 in November. In January last year, the confidence indicator was […]
The storms in the southern ocean are releasing carbon dioxide
The world’s southernmost ocean, the southern ocean surrounding Antarctica, plays an important role in the global climate because its waters contain large amounts of carbon dioxide. A new international study involving researchers at the University of Gothenburg has looked at the complex processes that control air-sea gas flows, such as carbon dioxide. Storms bring carbonated […]
Turnout in the provincial elections is a grim sign of democracy, the researcher estimates
However, the comparison with previous elections is challenging due to the unprecedented nature of the provincial elections, which select delegates to the provinces who will take responsibility for organizing social, health and rescue services in their territory in January 2023. “It’s dark for democracy that most people chose not to vote.” Sami BorgElection researcher at […]
Opposition criticizes Marinia for NATO membership
He later assessed that his statement had been read too much and recalled that he also stated that the possibility of applying for membership still existed. Petteri Orpo, Coalition Chairman, Thursday told me According to Helsingin Sanomat, the Prime Minister’s statement is not compatible with the government’s foreign and security policy report. “My view is […]
Yle’s provincial election: NCP strengthens its leadership, Center challenges SDP second
Yle’s last vote before Sunday’s council elections shows significant changes in the support of the Center Party and opposition Finns. The latest investigation also revealed that the former finance minister Petteri OrpoThe opposition party NCP has strengthened its leadership. Opinion poll Economic research has measured the support for party provincial elections since the end of […]
BBC: Thousands of reindeer lost in Lapland
The BBC says thousands of reindeer have disappeared from Finnish Lapland. The animals have wandered up to 100 miles to graze their food – lichen – covered under a layer of ice. The lichen is trapped under a layer of ice as the early snowfall melts and freezes as the temperature drops. Weather patterns and […]
