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The investigation is growing around the murder in Värmdö outside Stockholm when a man was found dead in a bag. Today, the three leaders of Germany, France and Poland have met to discuss European support for Ukraine. Two people are sentenced to prison for participation in the murder in the Emporia shopping center in Malmö…
Pori gets gender-neutral job titles
All renewed titles were previously gendered for men.
A pro-Russian hacker group takes responsibility for DoS attacks on the websites of Finnish cities
Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Kotka, Lahti, Vaasa, Pori, Kuopio, Espoo and Turku have all reported being the target of denial-of-service attacks in the past two days.
Finns set a record for beverage packaging recycling with more than 2.2 billion returns
On average, every Finn returned 392 beverage cans to recycling machines last year, which is an indication of the national commitment to environmental sustainability. “Achieving a new record is always a cause for celebration and an indication of the Finnish desire to recycle bottles and cans. It also speaks to the effectiveness of our drink…
Major air traffic disruption in Finland: A two-day strike was announced on February 1-2
The upcoming strike will start on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The strike must affect JHL members employed by Finavia or Airpro. The strike affects almost all major airports in Finland, with the exception of Halli and Utti. However, it is specified…
The police transfer the Pori Jazz case to the prosecutor
In 2022, the association behind one of Finland's most significant music and cultural events filed a criminal complaint against a former employee.
The increased popularity of non-religious ethics in Finnish schools
some smaller localities have growth of over 100%. The largest number of ET students are in the capital region, almost 30% in Helsinki and around 20% in Espoo and Vantaa. Other big cities, such as Tampere and Turku, are following closely, and the number of ET students has grown significantly. The trend is even more…
The Pori police have completed a preliminary investigation into the suspected child abduction
Investigating authorities believe that the main suspect took his grandchildren to Serbia without permission after carefully planning his actions.
VR cancels long-distance train service due to severe frost, offers compensation
This decision has been made to maintain efficient travel this coming weekend and the following week. Under normal conditions, VR operates approximately 200 long-distance train services daily. Most of the cancellations concern the routes between Helsinki and Kupitta, Tampere and Pori, and Seinäjoki and Vaasa. Maid TyyniläVR's head of long-distance transport says: “The freed equipment…
Finland's electricity supply is stable this winter despite possible challenges
The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant, which has an output of 1,600 megawatts, started regular production in April 2023. In addition, new wind power capacity has been added this year by more than 1,300 megawatts, which is expected to increase by another 600 megawatts by the end of the year. However, some production capacities, such…
Veikkaus is preparing for a turning point in the industry: Job cuts and strategic reform on the horizon
In line with this development, Veikkaus is renewing its personnel structure and focusing on strengthening competence in its core business areas. 825 employees participated in the recently concluded change negotiations, which began at the beginning of September. These discussions are part of Veikkaus’ strategy to maintain market leadership in Finland and compete internationally. The reorganization…
Nuclear disasters
Just days after the invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces took over Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhya. Since then, the warnings have stood like sticks in the hill. Is Russia planning to set off a new nuclear disaster that threatens not only Ukraine, but all of Europe? P3 Dystopia unravels the consequences of the biggest…
Murder at Emporia: “Your friend today may be your enemy tomorrow”
It is a hot summer day at the end of August. Inside the shopping center Emporia in Hyllie in Malmö there are a lot of people – suddenly a teenage boy fires several shots at the president of the motorcycle gang Saturdarah’s branch Assassins. The 31-year-old man dies, a woman who ends up in the…
The police are investigating the misuse of funds from the Pori Jazz festival
The association responsible for organizing the annual event believes that a former employee may have misused tens of thousands of euros, reports the regional newspaper.
The gang’s method of attracting child torpedoes
When the 15-year-old was arrested on the spot, he confessed immediately. Ever since then, the police have suspected that he was not alone behind the murder. Today the trial starts against seven people who are said to have been involved in planning the crime, and the prosecutor wants to show how the gangs get children…
Finland needs more foreign workforce: Job research
By Mikael PentikäinenAccording to the CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, this growing support for foreign labor underlines the country’s recognition of the important role of immigrants in the country’s workforce. “It is important for the government to proactively implement aspects of the government program that promote employment-based immigration,” Pentikäinen stressed at the National Entrepreneurs’ Day in…
Within Temptation announces the exciting Bleed Out 2024 Tour, a show in Helsinki in October
Known as one of Europe’s most iconic rock bands, Within Temptation are gearing up to release their latest album ‘Bleed Out’ at the end of this month. The album release will be accompanied by the recently announced Bleed Out 2024 tour, which will cover both England and Europe. The tour is scheduled to start in…
Mental health support services under threat in welfare areas
They facilitate recovery and promote readiness for work and education through peer support and personal guidance. Before the reorganization of social and health care, Klubitalos cooperated with municipalities. Now, however, they are mainly partners with welfare regions in most regions. said Annika HäggqvistPori Klubitalo manager. About 200 people dealing with mental health problems participate in…
Diak sees record interest, as Oulu’s social work program attracts thousands of applicants
A total of 4,114 applicants applied to Diak with a joint application, of which 1,182 chose Diak as their first choice. Of these, 400 applicants expressed their interest in the programs at the Oulu campus, and 112 of them chose Oulu as their top choice. Particularly noteworthy is the popularity of Oulu’s bachelor’s program in…
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 2 foreign aid workers, target Kiev
Kyiv, Ukraine – Two foreign aid workers were reportedly killed in eastern Ukraine on Sunday when Russian shelling hit a van carrying a team of four working with a Ukrainian NGO, while dozens of Russian drones targeted Kiev, injuring at least one civilian. The four volunteers from the Road to Relief group, which helps evacuate…
Finland applies for 43.16 million euros in funding from the EU for military mobility projects
According to current information, this is the last funding round for military mobility in the 2021-2027 funding period. The state is applying for funding to improve transportation routes for civilian and military use According to Prime Minister Orpo’s government program, the government makes full use of the European Union’s CEF funding, especially for military mobility…
Ministry: Free flights could be profitable for Finland’s three regional airports
The passenger utilization rate of the Helsinki–Savonlinna route was the lowest in two and a half years, 7–19 percent. The Finnish government has outlined that the development of domestic air connections should be based on the goal that the capital can be reached in three hours from anywhere in the country. Its plan of action…
Behind the scenes at the UN, the row over the ore railway and Fukuyama, the political scientist who was wrong – or?
HOUR 1 The UN General Assembly has opened and heads of state and ministers have replaced each other in the speaker’s chair during the week; yesterday the Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström spoke. USA Correspondent Ginna Lindberg reports. When will we see an end to gang violence? Fryshuset’s CEO Johan Oljeqvistpolice chief Carin Götblad and…
Helsinki enhances urban greenery on five streets in the city center
The following five streets have been selected for the new planting areas, with the number of parking spaces to be removed indicated in parentheses: Eerikinkatu (3 parking spaces) Alppikatu (2 parking spaces) Kinaporinkatu (4 parking spaces) Päijänteentie (5 parking spaces) Kuortaneenkatu (3 parking spaces) The specific greenery to be planted, including street trees, tree-like shrubs,…
Let’s reveal the summer adventures of Finnish university students: Let’s get to know the most common ways of spending the holidays
1. Embracing the great outdoors Finland is known for its breathtaking natural wonders, and university students fully embrace the beauty of their surroundings during the summer. Unless they have to stay inside and play online registration is free games, the country’s countless lakes, forests and archipelagos become a playground for students seeking both adventure and…
Latest in Ukraine: Russian attack hits apartment building in Lviv
Latest developments: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Sweden has taken steps “in the right direction” to address Turkey’s concerns about gaining support for Sweden’s entry into NATO. But Erdogan said public demonstrations by an organization Turkey considers a terrorist group “thwart the measures taken”. The International Atomic Energy Agency is urging inspectors to access…
According to the report, every third man of working age who voted in the parliamentary elections chose Purussuomalainen
Basic Finns was the most popular party in all age groups except for those over 65. Among the pensioners, the leading parties were the Coalition Party and SDP. When age and gender are combined, the differences are accentuated. Among the relatively young women aged 18–44, 24% voted for SDP, while around 15% evenly supported the…
Live: Ukraina anklagar Ungern för att spärra tillgång till överförda krigsfångar
Kiev anklagade i måndags Ungern för att spärra tillgång till elva ukrainska krigsfångar som Ryssland överlämnade till EU-landet. Strejker från Ukraina drabbade de ryska gränsregionerna Kursk och Belgorod tidigt på måndagen och skadade sju personer, inklusive ett barn, sade lokala guvernörer. Följ vår liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen i kriget i Ukraina. Alla tider är…