Tag: Pori
Bus strike: In Pori, some drivers left the union to get back behind the wheel
A representative of the local union told Yle that several drivers of the Pori city bus company have decided to leave their striking colleagues.
"War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]
Strikes in ports and road transport begin after transport workers reject the new conditions
Lako’s largest ports are Hamina-Kotka, Helsinki, Hanko, Kokkola, Naantali, Pori, Oulu, Rauma, Turku and Uusikaupunki. When 90 percent of Finland’s goods exports are handled in ports, a strike could have serious consequences for Finland’s foreign trade. The strikes in the truck, tank and oil product segments of road transport began at midnight. Ismo KokkoACP chairman […]
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 […]
Good sleep quality is related to the good quality of life and work ability of Finnish public sector employees
Occupational stress also had a strong connection with poorer work ability. Quality of life can be the most comprehensive concept that defines human well-being. A positive effect on the quality of life is now also seen as an important indicator of the quality of healthcare. The ability to work is also of great importance to […]
The decrease in electricity use continued in Finland in October by 8%.
“Winter is just coming, so it is important to double these figures or achieve an even greater decrease in electricity use in the coming winter months as well – especially during electricity usage peaks,” stated director Tuomas Rauhala. Fingrid’s electricity system operations. The annual decrease in electricity consumption was seven percent in September and three […]
In the capital region, the increase in rents slowed down compared to the rest of the country
The annual growth was 0.2 percent in Helsinki and Pori and 0.1 percent in Mikkeli. Meanwhile, rents in the center of Helsinki decreased by 0.2 percent. Sakari RokkanenEconomist of the Finnish Association of Landlords, estimates in press release The development of the capital region is explained by the fact that the supply remains good enough […]
More than half of Finns believe that ordinary Russians are responsible for the war in Ukraine
The survey explored the public’s views on several issues concerning Russia and its war of aggression in Ukraine. Well over four fifths (85%) of the respondents believe that the only way to end the war is to drive Russia out of Ukraine. In turn, almost four fifths (79%) fully or partially agreed with the statement […]
Live: Explosions shake Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Several loud explosions rocked central Kyiv early Monday, local officials said, as the United Nations General Assembly was due to begin a debate on a draft resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Read our live blog for the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). […]
Russia appoints new general to command troops in Ukraine war
He previously served as commander of Russia’s Eastern Military District and led Russian forces in Syria, reports TASS. In particular, Russia recently annexed four regions of Ukraine – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering a new phase after Kiev dealt a major blow to Moscow’s […]
Why is Putin threatening nuclear weapons?
After the explosion on the Kerch Bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, Russia has again attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia.But in the past week, Russian President Putin has warned that nuclear weapons may be used if the country’s “territorial integrity” is threatened. The other day, US President Joe Biden raised the tone and warned that the […]
The EU has imposed new sanctions against Russia over its annexation of four Ukrainian regions
“The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on 30 additional individuals and seven entities in view of Russia’s escalating military aggression against Ukraine and other actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine,” the Council added. In addition, the Council decided to expand the listing criteria on which special […]
Russia plans annexation ceremony as Ukrainian allies brace for sanctions
The Kremlin said Russia will hold a ceremony on Friday to officially incorporate four areas of Ukraine into Russia, a process Ukraine and its allies have dismissed as illegal while promising retaliation in the form of new sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that the ceremony will include Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Right now: The 15-year-old is being held for the murder in Emporia
The 15-year-old who is suspected of murder and attempted murder after the shooting at the Emporia shopping center in Malmö on Friday is being held by the Malmö district court. A 31-year-old man died in the shooting and a woman passing by was injured. On Sunday, the 15-year-old admitted the crimes during questioning. Hear our […]
Shooting at shopping center – two people injured
A shooting has occurred at the Emporia shopping center in Malmö, the police say. “A large number of resources” are in place and roadblocks have been set up, the police write on their website. Two people are said to be injured and one person has been arrested.
The Finnish Meteorological Institute gives Finland a severe thunderstorm
On Wednesday afternoon, an electric storm system will arrive in Finland from the west, bringing plenty of heavy rain showers and strong winds. The Finnish Meteorological Institute told the news agency STT that the thunderstorms will start at 2:30 p.m. when the storm descends between the cities of Pori and Vaasa. The strongest thunderstorms and […]
Temperatures will rise to close to 25 degrees in southern Finland later this week
The mercury may rise above 25°C by the end of the week, especially in the south, possibly even in the north to Pori, Tampere and Jyväskylä. “Friday will be slightly warmer than Thursday. In the south, the temperature will rise to 27–28 degrees at best, Rinne said. “Temperature to the north [Pori, Tampere and Jyväskylä] […]
Live: Flera explosioner hördes nära rysk flygbas på Krim
Explosioner vid en rysk militärflygbas på Krim på tisdagen orsakades av en detonation av flygammunition och dödade en person, sade den ryske guvernören på Krim i sociala medier. Fem personer, inklusive ett barn, skadades också i explosionen. Följ våra liveuppdateringar för den senaste utvecklingen kring kriget i Ukraina. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). 18:48: Ryskt […]
Live: France accepts 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
France has taken in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than five months ago, Didier Leschi, director general of France’s immigration and integration office, said on Thursday. The news came amid reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking an opportunity to speak “directly” with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help end […]
The Finnish American football player commits to the University of Alabama
One of the most promising Finnish American football prospects, Olaus Alinencommitted on Friday to the University of Alabama, a prestigious college football program in the United States. 18-year-old Alinen made her decision after receiving 46 scholarship offers from US universities. After Alinen considered other universities such as Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Miami, she ultimately […]
Finland receives a record amount of 80.78 million euros in EU funding for transport projects
The European Commission granted a total of 5.8 billion euros in funding, of which 2.48 billion euros came from general appropriations. Some of the funding decisions were already made on April 7, 2022. In the 2021 application round, a total of EUR 101.9 million was awarded to projects in Finland. The Commission grants funding to […]
Finland increases offshore wind power capacity
On Friday, the Finnish government granted permission to lease water areas off the west coast of Finland in order to expand the power capacity of offshore wind farms. The state forest manager Metsähallitus received permission to lease water areas at the Tahkoluoto wind farm near Pori and on the coast of Ostrobothnia, at the Korsnäs […]
Health care costs continue to rise in municipalities
Finland’s healthcare costs have been rising for years, and there is no end in sight, according to the basic healthcare cost comparison conducted by the Association of Municipalities (AFLRA) in June. The report showed that healthcare costs rose significantly last year compared to 2020, especially in big cities. Costs per inhabitant rose the most in […]
Finland is preparing for a busy weekend of music festivals and cultural events
On the first weekend of July, numerous music festivals and cultural events are organized in different parts of Finland. The three-day Tuska Open Air Metal Festival starts on Friday in the capital’s Suvilahti. The heavy metal event was canceled last year due to Covid-related restrictions for the gathering of more than 500 people. In 2019, […]
The hospital district of Southwest Finland is introducing Covid-19
Pfizer’s oral Covid-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid will be introduced this week in the hospital district of Southwest Finland. It can be given to people at risk and can only be prescribed after a positive Covid test. According to the district, treatment should be started within five days of the onset of Covid symptoms. The medicine […]
A long mosquito season in Finland
There are signs of a longer-than-usual mosquito season in Finland this summer due to the relatively cool summer weather. The mosquito season ends later than usual this year, he said Marko Mutaneninsect expert from the University of Oulu. "The weather has been varying all over Finland this summer, so the mosquito season is getting longer […]
The Finnish Left Alliance rejects a negative stance on NATO
Attitude signifies a sharp change in the ruling left party, despite its vague wording; Membership is mainly considered to be a pre-determined decision and not to be opposed or supported. Chairman Li Andersson considered that the decision would allow for an internal debate on whether or not to apply for membership. “But the debate continues […]
The Left Alliance calls for decriminalization of drug use, the NCP would allow the sale of snus
Party conferences continued on Sunday, and government partners in the Left Alliance called for decriminalization of drug use. In a statement adopted by the conference, the party argued that drug abuse should be addressed through social and health policies rather than the justice system. According to the party, the use and possession of small quantities […]
Saarikko, Orpo, Andersson were re-elected party chairmen; The director of the center demands the dissolution of the Migr
Minister of Economic Affairs Annika SaarikkoSpeakers at the City Center Conference in Lappeenranta on Saturday emphasized the importance of work-based immigration. He received applause by calling for the dissolution of the Migration Agency (Migri), some of whose functions were transferred to a new agency focusing on work-related migration. Saarikko, 38, was re-elected chairman of the […]
Friday’s newspapers: Political fires, empty homes and US Senate committee support Finland’s NATO application
Helsingin sanomat newspaper wrote The Center, the National Coalition Party (NCP) and the Left Alliance will meet for their annual meetings this weekend. The members of the Center Party will meet in Lappeenranta, the NCP will head to Kalajoki and Pori will host the Left Alliance. All three chairs, Annika Saarikko (Center), Petteri Orpo (NCP) […]
Sweden finds "huge" Floating substance in the Gulf of Bothnia
Members of the Swedish Coast Guard found an unknown substance floating 200 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide in the middle of the Gulf of Bothnia, says the Swedish broadcaster SR. Presumably characterization of the leaked substance "huge," SR reported According to the Swedish Coast Guard, the case was probably the largest of its kind, […]
Russia stops gas supplies to Finland
The move comes after the state’s energy major failed to comply with Moscow’s demand for payment of the ruble Russia has stopped deliveries of natural gas to Finland after the state energy major Gasum failed to make the required payment in rubles to continue future deliveries, the Finnish gas network operator Gasgrid Finland said on […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 20 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 05:38: CNN reports that Vadim Shishimarin, 21, the Russian soldier charged with war crimes in Ukraine, was in court in Kyiv on Friday. During the third day of interrogation, his lawyer […]
Fennovoima pulls a plug from a Russian nuclear power plant
The Finnish energy company Fennovoima has terminated its agreement with the Russian state-owned company Rosatom to build a nuclear power plant on the west coast of Finland. The company mentioned significant delays and Rosatom "inability to carry out the project"and added that the war in Ukraine has exacerbated the risks of the project. Fennovoima’s CEO […]
The Pentagon criticizes Russia for war crimes in Ukraine
The Pentagon on Friday blew up the conduct of Russian troops in Ukraine: “It is very clear that Russian forces have committed war crimes,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters at a daily briefing. “There is no doubt about it.” He cited the bombing of hospitals and “pregnant women killed” and called it “brutality of […]
American citizen killed, British aid workers captured in Ukraine
A US citizen and former US Marine was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces as Russia launched new attacks in eastern Ukraine. Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, worked for a private military construction company when he was killed on Monday, and is the first known American citizen to die during the fighting in Ukraine. Cancel signed […]
The coronavirus pandemic reduced bicycle traffic in Finnish cities
The counters are located in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Pori, Oulu, Tampere and Vaasa. The national target was to increase bicycle traffic by more than 10 percent in five years. “Teleworking, distance school, event closures and hobbies have reduced the number of trips made by bike” comments Matti KoistinenOperational Director of the Finnish Cyclists’ Association. While […]
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 […]
The pandemic is likely to have peaked in Finland, but the patient load in hospitals is slowly declining, health authorities say
The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has fallen for the third week in a row, officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said at a weekly press conference on Thursday. Although the number of new laboratory-confirmed infections has decreased in all age groups […]
The President and the Minister of Education will hold Ukraine, NATO Q&A with Finnish schoolchildren
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and the Minister of Education Li Andersson (left) a direct question-and-answer session with schoolchildren will be held on Wednesday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. Topics include Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the security situation in Finland. The session will be broadcast live through the Ministry YouTube channel and the Office of […]
The biggest jump in foreign language speakers in Finland
The number of speakers of foreign languages increased by more than 25,000 last year, which is the largest number since Finland’s independence. The number of native speakers of the three official languages - Finnish, Swedish and Sámi – decreased by almost 11,000. At the same time, the total population grew by more than 14,000 people, […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Covid Remnant, Aviation Return, and Yle’s Nazi Series Controversy
Finnish Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) spoke Helsingin Sanomat about the deteriorating Covid situation in Finland. The government’s coronavir virus working group met for the first time in four weeks on Tuesday. "Although no one suggested new restrictions, the general feeling of the meeting was worrying," said Linden. Currently, about […]
Andersson: The Left Alliance would not leave the government because of a possible NATO application
Left Alliance chair Li Andersson has called for a careful assessment of Finland’s possible NATO membership due to the changed situation in Europe. At a party council meeting on Saturday, Andersson said the decision to apply for NATO membership would no longer lead to his party resigning from the government. The party joined the coalition […]
The Olkiluoto 3 reactor is connected to the national grid, 13 years behind schedule
The third unit of the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant has finally started commercial operations. The owner of the plant, Teollisuuden Voima (TVO), says the unit was connected to the national electricity grid at noon on Saturday. It is Finland’s Fifth Nuclear Reactor. Initially, a unit called OL3 will generate 103 megawatts of electricity. During a […]
Norway and Finland are only Sweden’s satellites
Past Xander BrettTravel editor The Croft Magazine // Traveling as a student on both sides of the Nordic superpower, it is clear that obedience remains even in independence. Last month I ended up in Estonia: a small country that, now that I will think about it, is not so different from Slovenia in the Balkans […]
Finnish nuclear power plant: No change in radiation levels in Ukraine
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) said on Saturday that the safety of Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, has not been endangered. STUK stated that it would base its assessment on information received from the Ukrainian authorities. Russian forces attacked the plant early Friday, when a training facility near the reactor buildings caught […]
Iodine tablets are sold as hot bread in Denmark
In the wake of the war raging in Ukraine, the physical and digital sales of iodine tablets have gone through in Denmark. The dramatic increase is driven by people’s fears of some form of nuclear fallout. “We have gone from selling two to three units a day to up to 40,” Maj Duchnick, Matas’ online […]
Russia’s attack on a nuclear power plant "blood cooling"says a Finnish military expert
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, early Friday, when a training facility near the reactor buildings caught fire. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that the fire did not affect the essential equipment of the nuclear power plant. Nuclear installations are banned in military campaigns, Janne MäkitaloProfessor and Lieutenant Colonel […]
RIGHT NOW: Latest news about the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is in its ninth day with, among other things, continued fierce fighting at the port city of Mariupol. According to Ukrainian authorities, the nuclear power plant near the city of Zaporizhzhia has been shelled by Russian forces. A fire broke out at the nuclear power plant, but the International Atomic Energy […]
Prosecutors filed charges against neo-Nazi members "Towards freedom" group
Helsinki District Prosecutor has charged five neo-Nazi people with ethnic incitement "Towards freedom" group. Helsinki District Prosecutor Maija Päivinen The charges are related in Tampere and Turku two years ago on 26-27. January, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, events. Päivinen pointed out "Towards freedom" has participated in events around the country, including Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Pori, Kotka, […]
Some hospital districts are bringing back unvaccinated workers due to staff shortages
Several unvaccinated health workers across the country have returned to work after a temporary ban. An amendment to the Finnish Communicable Diseases Act, which requires Covid vaccinations for healthcare workers, came into force last week, as a result of which hospital districts postponed or suspended the salaries of unvaccinated workers. Under the new regulation, only […]
Thursday’s newspapers: The future of telework, Åland returns Covid tests, children in trucks
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Finnish government intends to end its national telework recommendation before March. Jyväskylän Central Finland It is reported in the morning papers that, according to a recent opinion poll, 55 per cent of Finns who worked remotely during the coronavirus pandemic would like to continue working remotely either […]
The spread of Omicron is smoothed out, with a clear decrease in the load in the power department
Health officials highlighted signs of improvement in the coronavirus situation in their weekly coronavirus report on Thursday. The number of patients in intensive care has fallen by a third in the last week. Officials at the Department of Social Affairs and Health (MSAH) and the Department of Health and Welfare (THL) said the Omicron wave, […]
Finnish researchers identify drugs to prevent coronavirus infections
Researchers at the University of Tampere have announced that they have identified two existing drugs that can be used to prevent coronavirus infection. The drugs are able to prevent infection caused by the original form of the virus as well as the Delta variant, the researchers said. According to their findings – described much more […]
HS: Nearly 50 municipalities were left unrepresented in county councils
The largest of the municipalities was the municipality of Akaa with more than 16,000 inhabitants in Pirkanmaa. A total of 25 municipal candidates competed for the position of Pirkanmaa Welfare Services Council. Voting turnout in Aka was only 44.2 per cent, which is 5.2 percentage points less than in Pirkanmaa and 3.3 percentage points lower […]
Thousands protest against Covid restrictions in Jyväskylä, Helsinki
Helsinki police estimated on Saturday shortly after 2 p.m. that about 3,000 people had gathered at the Senate Square to protest against the Covid-19 restrictions. Police later changed their estimate of the number of participants to 4,000. The procession left Senate Square at 2.30 pm and proceeded along Pohjoisesplanadi, Mannerheimintie and Kaivokatu to Rautatientori, causing […]
This year’s five Danes… and a handful who would rather forget 2021
We review the situation… try not to get your underpants in a twist about our choice. Starting with this range of achievements and sometimes deceivers, we do our best to pay tribute to those who really stood out in 2021 – even if it was not always for the right reasons. The human condition On […]
