Tag: Restaurant
How to design a restaurant with good acoustic properties
Customers can become frustrated and miscommunicate with servers in a loud and disruptive restaurant environment. It’s common for seasoned diners to have an easier time hearing someone three tables away than the person across the table – and unless you’re in a nightclub, that’s often seen negatively. Good restaurant acoustics provide a more pleasant environment […]
Gangs have become more common in Helsinki, the police say
The forces have been linked to, among other things, drug, violence and traffic crimes. The activity of such gangs has increased, especially in the capital, and the police receive reports of key members almost daily. Such activity may have gone unnoticed by the general public Mark HeinikariDetective Chief of the Helsinki Police Department. He revealed […]
Norovirus found in oysters: What you need to know
It is important to note that eating raw oysters is always a risk, even if not all oysters are contaminated. Oysters filter and collect norovirus from feces-contaminated water, which is a risk for human consumption. Rapid heating does not necessarily destroy the virus, as the virus is destroyed when the food is heated to +90 […]
Helsinki cancels the terrace plans of Senatintor’s summer restaurant
Only one operator applied for the position, but the negotiations did not lead to an agreement, according to the Helsinki City Facilities office.
What a story! Burger King in Copenhagen is going meatless for a month
No traditional WhoppersBurger King promises its popular Whopper burger will retain its flavor despite going ‘green’ as it will still be flame-grilled. Customers craving the traditional meat-based Whopper will have to go to other Burger King locations. The distributors for their plant-based burgers and other products, such as cheese and bacon, are The Vegetarian Butcher […]
Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine
Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]
Do signed union agreements also apply to the catering sector?
SVEIT, the association of companies operating in the catering market, believes that jobs in this sector are not covered by collective agreements. ASÍ’s lawyer says quite clearly that the contracts concluded with the Employers’ Confederation cover jobs in the restaurant sector. Aðalgeir Ásvaldsson, executive director of SVEIT, says the organization is unhappy about not participating […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was awarded the best airport in Europe in its category
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has maintained its strong position among the world’s best airports year after year,” says Kimmo MäkiCEO of Finavia. The ASQ award (Airport Service Quality) is awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI), the international umbrella organization for airports. The awards were given to airports that were the best in their area and size […]
Helsinki is preparing to sell several well-known buildings
The sale of the buildings is supposed to start this year, if the board approves the plan. The buildings for sale include restaurants, rehabilitation facilities and residential buildings. Kaivohuone and Klippan located in Kaivopuisto will be sold by tender and will continue to operate as restaurants. The buildings of the Kulosaari manor, which are protected, […]
Local Round-Up: Gay men benefit from ‘mom groups’ that are just as welcoming to men
Since 1 September last year, Copenhagen Municipality has been experimenting with a new kind of parent group in Copenhagen called ‘Parent Groups’. Many maternity groups are of the opinion that they are mostly welcoming to new mothers who want advice from more experienced parents, but the Parenting Groups emphasize being equally welcoming to men. Copenhagen […]
Noma and the emperor’s new clothes
Yesterday one Article came out in the Times of London, where Farrah Storr described her latest trip to Noma. She hated it. In 2021, Noma again won the award for the world’s best restaurant. The establishment, led by the ever-foraging René Redzepi, has gone from strength to strength since it opened in 2003. People swoon […]
In Helsinki, about 150 cases of food poisoning caused by oysters
The study of food samples is still in progress, but some patient samples have already been completed. So far, seven people have tested positive for the norovirus associated with this outbreak. Those who ate oysters are advised to contact environmental services and provide information for the ongoing investigation. A report on the outbreak will be […]
Several cases of food poisoning caused by oysters have been confirmed in Helsinki
The food safety unit asks everyone who has eaten oysters at Fisken på Disken, Restaurant Natura, Restaurant Gillet, The Cock, Restaurant Meripaviljonki and at the Pop-up event at Restaurant Sake bar & Izakaya in February 2023 and became ill from the meal, to contact the food safety unit. Illnesses can also be related to other […]
One in eight full-time employees in Denmark is a foreigner
Ukrainians eager to workFigures from ALMR also showed that the Ukrainians who fled to Denmark to escape Russia’s invasion have not been idle. Of the nearly 12,500 who have been granted residence in Denmark and whom municipalities consider ready for work7,218 (58 percent) have found a job. It is up to the individual municipalities to […]
A new restaurant model combining digitization and training is launched in Finland to strengthen novice restaurateurs
The UG restaurant concept is designed to make life easier for restaurant guests by bringing six different restaurant concepts under the same roof, the offerings of which complement each other. The digital service experience is at the core of the UG restaurant model, which makes the restaurant experience smoother and more agile. Customers can combine […]
Confectionery sales increase, fruit and vegetable sales decrease as the economy slows down
SOK’s parent organization S group has revealed that its operating result improved by 16 percent from the previous year to 325 million euros in 2022. The improvement was driven especially by the recovery of the hotel and restaurant business, but the trend in the Grocery business was the opposite, and the result fell by 40 […]
Finns among the 5 most playing countries
Where does this enthusiasm come from? The answer is not so simple. There are many reasons why casino games are so popular in Finland. Of course, gaming habits and preferences are individual, but you can easily find national common features that explain the popularity of gambling. These include geographical, cultural and social factors. Geography could […]
Consumption-based emissions for all Finnish municipalities and regions calculated for the first time
For the first time, we can get systematic information on how emissions are distributed between households and the municipal organization within the municipality,” says. Santtu Karhinensenior researcher at the Finnish Environmental Center. According to new emission calculations, the combined consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions of Finnish municipalities are approximately 57.4 MtCO2e. Of these municipal emissions, 83 […]
The war in Ukraine had a large impact on immigration to Finland
“Russia’s attack on Ukraine affected immigration to Finland in many ways. In addition to temporary protection, its effect was seen, for example, in the number of experts and seasonal workers,” said the CEO. Ilkka Haahtela. Temporary protection mechanism activated for the first time Finland grants temporary protection to those fleeing Ukraine as a result of […]
Why it’s important to eat at work – even the odd cake
When England’s Food Standards Agency chief Susan Jebb recently compared eating cake at work to second-hand smoke, office cubicle walls trembled across the country. She told The times: Professor Jebb is right to criticize unstructured eating in the workplace, which can contribute to unhealthy eating. Overconsumption of unhealthy products such as cookies and processed foods […]
Summer outdoor dining will probably return to Helsinki Senatintor
The square could have a terrace of several restaurants during the next three summers.
The ministry lists the most difficult and easiest fields for a job seeker
The labor shortage is worst in the social and health sector, as well as in schools and restaurants.
Sweden’s inflation reaches its highest level in 30 years
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Inflation continues to hit records in Sweden, with 12-month CPIF (Consumer Price Index with Fixed Interest) inflation reaching 9.7 percent in September, the highest level in three decades, Statistics Sweden said on Thursday. “Higher electricity prices and higher prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages contributed to the high inflation in […]
A startup from eastern Iceland produces drinks with local herbs
As Austurfrétt reports, a startup in eastern Iceland produces soft drinks with Icelandic herbs. The company Könglar (translated “pine cones”) has been selling its drinks in restaurants all over eastern Iceland since the beginning of this year. They want them to become a truly local product. “People are asking us if you can get our […]
Labor shortage: the number of early retirements must be controlled, urges the head of the Danish Business Association
With a very scarce workforce on the one hand and a steadily increasing number of early retirements on the other hand, Dansk Erhverv has called for a working group to be set up after the general election, which must come up with recommendations within six months on how to manage the number of persons. participation […]
Russians buy last items from H&M, IKEA when stores wind down
MOSCOW – Russians are snapping up Western fashion and furniture this week as H&M and IKEA sell off the last of their stock in Russia and continue their exit from the country after it sent troops to Ukraine. Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had paused sales in Russia after the military operation began and are […]
Survey: Almost one in four says that income is not enough to cover rising consumer prices
With consumer prices rising this year, almost one in four Finns said they don’t think they can cope with their living expenses, according to a recent study by Taloustuktuikma. Almost half of the respondents expected their financial situation to worsen this year. "In particular, working people aged 35–49 believe that their financial situation will deteriorate […]
Aarhus was voted the best roof option in Europe
Salling ROOFTOP in Aarhus has been named the best bar of its kind in a new ranking prepared by the travel media Big 7 Travel. As the name suggests, Salling ROOFTOP, which opened in 2017, is owned by the Salling Group, which includes Netto, Føtex and Bilka in its portfolio. Two Copenhagen venues also made […]
Consumer confidence at its lowest ever – Statistics Denmark
Danmarks Satistik announced that consumer confidence has hit minus 25.6 for July – the lowest figure since registrations began. It is therefore the third month in a row with historically low consumer confidence in Denmark. According to Kristian Skriver from Dansk Erhverv, the declining purchasing power is largely to blame. “The historically high price increases […]
Oscar Magnusson
Oscar Magnusson is a musician and frontman in one of Sweden’s most beloved bands, Sven-Ingvars, formed in 1956 by Oscar’s father Sven Erik Magnusson, Ingvar Karlsson and Sven Svärd. Since 2010, he also runs Sliperiet, an art gallery and restaurant in Borgvik, Värmland. For his cultural promotion work in the countryside, Oscar Magnusson has, among […]
The police arrested eight suspects of human trafficking
Finnish authorities have arrested eight people on suspicion of human trafficking after a week-long international effort. Investigations targeting cleaning companies operating in different locations also led to the identification of at least six victims. The places investigated as part of the investigation were shops, hotels, shopping centers, warehouses, car washes, schools, daycare centers, restaurants and […]
VMA in Västerås, Västmanland County
Martin Erikson has made the whole of Europe dance under the artist name E-type. During the era of eurodance in the 90’s, he lined up hits such as “This is the way”, “Set the world on fire” and “Campione”, the official song for the European Football Championship 2000. The interest in history in general and […]
Finnish restaurants neglected to pay taxes by almost 20 million euros in 2017–2021
“In recent years, no so-called million-euro cases have been detected, because the signs of the cases have been detected at an early stage. However, there have been cases where there are hundreds of thousands of euros in unpaid taxes. was revealed Tarja ValsiAudit Director of the Tax Administration. From the beginning of next year, tax […]
The second Icelandic restaurant with a Michelin star
The Óx restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star. The decision was announced yesterday in Stavanger, Norway, presenting the new Michelin guide for the Nordic countries. Þráinn Freyr Vigfússon, the owner of Óx, was present at the ceremony. There are now two restaurants in Iceland with the coveted Michelin star. In addition to Óx, it […]
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 […]
Several killed after shooting in Copenhagen
Several people have been met in a shooting at Fields near Kastrup in Copenhagen, according to the Danish police and one person has now been detained. Police wrote on Twitter just before 7pm on Sunday night that “shots have been fired and several people have been hit”. According to Ekstrabladet, the shooting took place next […]
Calling all foodies: Copenhagen voted one of the best brunch places in Europe
If you’re looking for a good place to eat a little late brekky this weekend, keep in mind that Copenhagen was recently named the 12th best brunch place in Europe. According to examinationcarried out by Uswitch, It has been revealed that Copenhagen has a brunch rating of 8.63 out of a 10 score based on […]
The trial of the terrorist attack in Paris: All the accused were found guilty, including Salah Abdeslam
Paris [France]June 30 (ANI): A French court on Wednesday (local time) found all defendants in the 2015 terrorist attack in Paris guilty, including Salah Abdeslam, who organized and carried out the attack on the Bataclan Theater in Paris. In addition to Abdeslam, 19 other men accused of playing crucial roles in the country’s worst peacetime […]
Copenhagen one of the best European cities to eat cheap
Copenhagen is not known for its low prices – especially not when it comes to food. In fact, a few years ago, a report from Deutsche Bank ranked Copenhagen as the fifth most expensive city in the world for a “basic dinner at a pub in the neighborhood”. However, a new study from Opinionated About […]
Right now: Detention decision after this weekend’s shooting in Oslo
The suspected perpetrator after the act in Oslo, Zaniar Matapour, is detained for four weeks with a letter and visit ban during that time. This is after the arrest request that came from the Norwegian police earlier today. It was during the night until Saturday that 2 people died and over 20 were injured when […]
* New * The train disaster in Dalarna in 1980
11-year-old Johanna and her classmates are standing on the platform in Borlänge. They have saved money throughout the semester and are now going on a school trip to Furuvik in Gävle. When the train enters the station, they run before 19-year-old George, who is on his way to the restaurant school in Sandviken. The children […]
Elderly and other vulnerable groups should be offered the fourth COVID-19 jab
All people in Denmark over the age of 50 will be offered a fourth vaccine against coronavirus, said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference on Wednesday. Certain vulnerable groups, such as nursing home residents and senior citizens, will be offered the fourth plug as early as mid-September. All remaining Danes over 50 will […]
Lokal Round-Up: Chokerende knivstikkeri af læge bedøver beboere på Amager
Et chokerende knivstikkeri på Amager i går har fået en læge til at kæmpe for sit liv. Det formodes, at lægen var på hjemmebesøg på Holmbladsgade, en vej, der går fra Amagerbrogade i retning mod Amager Strand, som var spærret af efter hændelsen. Den mistænkte er en 30-årig mandDen ansvarlige mand, som blev anholdt hurtigt […]
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 […]
The S Group will close a dozen restaurants in the Helsinki metropolitan area during the busy summer season
The S Group, a giant in the retail and catering industry, will close about a dozen restaurants in the Helsinki metropolitan area during the summer, citing labor shortages, the company announced on Monday. The staff shortage is so severe that some of the company’s restaurants are traditionally closed during the busy summer season. The company […]
80 percent have positive experiences of working with a person with a foreign background: STTK study
These are surprising results, as multicultural working life is often only talked about in public and conflicts are highlighted, ”says Taina VallanderDirector of STTK. On the other hand, people are more reserved and intimidated in strengthening multiculturalism in their workplace and in Finland in general. Vallander says that negative attitudes towards increasing the multiculturalism of […]
Summer streets open today in the center of Helsinki
The summer streets form a unified walking network from the Esplanadi Park to the Design Museum Square. The first part is located on Kasarmikatu between Eteläesplanadi and Pohjoisen Makasiinikatu. The route continues to Pieni Roobertinkatu and from there to Erottaja. On the separator street, one lane is reserved for the terrace and pedestrians. The small […]
Friday Magazines: Oversized classrooms, foreign chefs and coffee expenses
At the end of the school year, Helsingin sanomat newspaper sheds light on the large group sizes in the metropolitan area, where primary school teachers can have classes of up to 30 students. Juho VehviläinenThe teacher of Finnish (S2) said that he was particularly concerned about the swelling of groups learning Finnish. According to HS, […]
Jyväskylä got a new landmark from local logs
The log-built sauna restaurant will open to the public on Thursday 2.6. The Port Venus has been designed by Marko Simsiö and Johannes Koskela KOAN Architecture. All log structures are designed, delivered and built by Honkarakenne. Cooperative Satama’s Venus, ordered by Keskimaa, has a restaurant, three public saunas and convertible event and conference facilities. Responsibility […]
Occupational safety and health control: shortcomings in the pay of foreign workers in half of the jobs inspected
In 2021, the occupational safety and health authorities carried out more than 1,500 inspections as part of the supervision of foreign labor in Finland. A key issue in supervision was to ensure that employers complied with the provisions on minimum working conditions for foreign workers. Salary matters were audited in almost 600 audits and deficiencies […]
Explanation: Expensive fuel restricts road trips and restaurant visits in Finland
Almost 40 percent of Finns are worried about rising energy prices, according to a survey by YouGov, a British market research and data analytics company. Respondents over the age of 45 said they were most concerned about energy price increases. At the same time, 23 percent of respondents said they had changed their daily habits […]
Member rags at night and Annie’s crisis
Is the Center Party the new crisis party, together with the Green Party and the Liberals? The party has lost half of its voters in one year and one of the reasons is that many of those who normally voted for Annie Lööf now vote for Magdalena Andersson. Much because of Andersson’s personality. Another reason […]
The economic weapon against Putin
This week’s conflict begins in Moscow, where correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren meets the young couple Julija and Alexander. Their favorite restaurant, McDonald’s, is closed, but otherwise they do not yet feel the harsh sanctions against Russia. Alexander, who works for Swedish H&M, is at home, but still receives a salary. Where the blame for the […]
THL: Finns will drink less alcohol in 2021
Last year, total alcohol consumption in Finland fell by three per cent compared to 2020, according to a report published by the Public Health Authority on Thursday. The agency explained in its release that the decline in consumption was mainly due to a dramatic decline in the amount of alcohol imported by travelers returning from […]
Finnish brewery launches NATO beer
As Finland takes the first steps in applying for NATO membership, the small brewery has launched a new NATO-brand beer. Dubattuna Otan (French version of NATO), the beer’s blue label features a cartoon character dressed in a metal armor suit adorned with a compass of the NATO flag. The drink is made by Olaf Brewing […]
Sweden’s inflation continues to rise after breaking a 30-year record
STOCKHOLM, 12 May (Xinhua) – Sweden’s inflation has continued to rise in April after breaking its 30-year record a month ago, Statistics Sweden stated on Thursday. The figure is 6.4 percent in April, up from 6.1 percent in March, when it surpassed the previous record in December 1991. “(There have been) continued extensive price increases […]
HS: The Finnish tourism industry expects the nature tourism boom to continue and large cities to recover
The expectation is based in part on continued interest in domestic tourism. “It’s because there are once again reasons to travel,” he explained Christian Borg, Commercial Director of Scandic Hotels. – There are events, summer theater performances, festivals and more. Many spent previous summers in their cottages due to the disease situation and restrictions. He […]
Finland wants to expel Wolt’s courier "earn too much"
The Finnish Immigration Service refused to apply for a residence permit from private contractor Muhammad Musah this spring because his income as a food courier was not "credible." According to the agency, Musah’s Wolt earnings were suspiciously high, with his average monthly turnover as a self-employed food courier last year averaging € 5,632. Musah, a […]
The first Finnish startup barometer: the shortage of experts is getting worse, but confidence in growth is still strong
The Finnish Startup Community (FSC) publishes its startup barometer for the first time. The purpose of the publication, which will be published quarterly in the future, is to map the views of companies and investors operating in the startup ecosystem on their own and the surrounding economic situation. According to the barometer, Finnish startups have […]
How to develop a consistent savings habit in 2022
We all love to enjoy luxury, even though it may cost some extra dollars. Whether it’s eating out at an expensive restaurant, buying designer clothes and accessories, an expensive car or trying our luck IGames, or kick it on the beach; we all have an excuse to spend more than we need. While most banks […]
The Madeleine McCann mystery – that’s the police’s theory
On the evening of May 3, 2007, British doctor Kate McCann leaves the table at a tapas restaurant on the Algarve coast in Portugal. She has to look after her three children who sleep in the family’s hotel room – but there she makes a horrible discovery. The eldest daughter, the soon-to-be four-year-old Madeleine, is […]
The aid system reaches more than 1,000 victims of human trafficking in Finland
Jutta SaastamoinenResearchers in the European Migration Network believe that a significant proportion of victims still lack the help they need and that the phenomenon of human trafficking is partly hidden from the authorities. According to a new study, more than half of all victims of trafficking registered in EU Member States are third-country nationals. In […]
The police report on the busy May Day, investigating the accidents in Helsinki and Hyvinkää
Police said in many areas in Finland they were busy on Saturday night due to drunken and harassing behavior when residents celebrated their first May Day unrestricted after 2019. Helsinki police answered more than 300 calls during the Vappu celebrations on Saturday night and early Sunday. In their statement, they described the night "a return […]
Hesburger will close all offices in Russia and Belarus this week
The Finnish fast food chain Hesburger has announced that most of its stores in Russia and Belarus are now closed and others are expected to close by Sunday. The company said earlier this month that it plans to close all its restaurants in both countries by the end of April, when criticism of the Turku-based […]
Why are betting apps so popular among Norwegian bettors?
Online sports betting has become a major industry worldwide. Betting on sports has always been a popular activity to do besides watching a sporting event. Horse racing has always been among the most popular betting sports, in addition to football and ice hockey. Before online sports betting was possible, you had to go to a […]
Iraq shows restored art looted after the 2003 invasion
BAGHDAD – lush landscapes, stylized portraits of peasant women, curved sculptures – an exhibition in Baghdad allows art lovers to rediscover the pioneers of contemporary Iraqi art. Around 100 objects are on display in the capital, returned and restored almost two decades after they were looted. Many of the works, including works by renowned artists […]
Local Round-Up: Does Copenhagen have a realistic hope of hosting the Olympics?
Helsinki did so in 1952. And Stockholm in 1912. And while Oslo has not hosted a summer Olympics, Lillehammer hosted the winter edition in 1994. The closest Copenhagen gets to hosting five rings is its famous Bysøer, and they are not exactly circular. But according to Mia Nyegaard, the city’s culture and leisure mayor, 2036 […]
Peter Mangs and the murders in Malmö
– Pang! A shot. I see my friend lying on the ground in the middle of the street. He says to me: Lie down! Lang Conteh and his two acquaintances are shot when they step out of a taxi on Regementsgatan in central Malmö one night in June 2010. Younes Cheikhi works in his fast […]
A historic purchase of Wolt worth half after a stock price crash
The sale of the Finnish distribution company Wolt to the US technology company Doordash last November was announced at the time as the second largest acquisition in Finnish business history. The value of the entire share transaction was approximately EUR 7 billion, and according to Wolt, the acquisition would generate approximately EUR 600 million in […]
"Many Finns don’t like us": Russia-based companies cut the cost of war
"I am Ukrainian. Our staff is Ukrainian" read a recent Facebook post at Helsinki’s Alppila’s casual Russian-style restaurant Blinit, which has been offering affordable blinis and strong Russian beer for more than a decade. Owner, Artemy Senkotook to social media to respond to a wave of abuse the restaurant has faced since the war broke […]
Sweden has the highest inflation since 1991
STOCKHOLM, April 14 (Xinhua) – Sweden is experiencing the highest inflation in decades, with a 12-month inflation of 6.1 percent in March, Statistics Sweden stated on Thursday. “The inflation rate rose sharply due to a general and broad price increase. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose, but it was mainly rising electricity and fuel […]
Report: Deficiencies in the management of the Finnish Covid crisis
Finland’s management during the second phase of the Covid crisis was relatively good, but shortcomings were identified, according to a study carried out by the Nordic Healthcare Group and the University of Tampere. The study assessed Finland’s crisis management from August 2020 to December 2021. In one example, the authors of the report pointed out […]
Hesburger promises to close all Russian offices during April
The Finnish fast food chain Hesburger plans to close all its stores in Russia during April, the company announced in a press release issued on Monday. The Turku-based company said it had sent notifications to its local entrepreneurs in Russia stating that they would have to close down immediately. The Russian attack on Ukraine, the […]
Tackling high inflation in Denmark: Why a Volvo 850 is a better option than a DMC DeLorean
It is hard to believe that Denmark was a hotbed of stagflation in the 1970s and 80s. Like most countries plagued by economic problems, it was OPEC’s surprising decision to limit its members’ supply of oil in 1973 that started the rotten. And so for the next 15 years, Danish governments applied, mostly without success, […]
Chimaev and Burns thrill in instant UFC classics
The UFC duo impressed celebrities, fans and other fighters on social media Welterweight challengers Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns were the highlight of the season at UFC 273 with two title matches, with their clash being called an instant classic and they deservedly won the Fight of the Night bonus. Number two ranked welterweight Burns […]
Why this American decided to enroll in a Russian university
Kristian Fors is an American from Los Angeles, California, and is a master’s student at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). After developing a deep love for Russian culture through classical Russian literature, he went abroad for a period of study in St. Petersburg and finally decided to enroll completely at a Russian […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: The police clear one of the murder suspects in Aalborg
One of the 36-year-old men charged with the murder of 22-year-old Mia Skadhauge Stevn, who was subsequently released from prison, had nothing to do with her disappearance or death, the police in Aalborg have determined. – A decision has been made to drop the charge against the 36-year-old man, whom we arrested on 9 February, […]
APN podcast: Working to survive in Finland
The strike wave sweeps across Finland as people try to dent into the cost of living crisis. Paper workers are on strike at UPM, municipal staff are struggling across the country – and a large nurses’ strike is exposing cracks in the Finnish healthcare system. "We are apparently on strike because of poor pay. I […]
HS: Helsinki is considering creating a nightlife district
“In the nightlife area, regulations could be more relaxed. The downtown blocks or former industrial areas vacated by e-commerce would have space for one or more neighborhoods where you can listen to music and watch movies in an open-air movie in the middle of a summer night, he explained. According to Holopainen, cities have lost […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Russian power plug disconnection, summer work, winter tires
By Kauppalehtinews of the atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukraine was a turning point that discouraged continued buying energy from Russia. The magazine asked Jari KostamaDirector of Energy Production of the Finnish Energy Industry Association, what it means for Finland to cut energy imports from Russia. The short answer is that Finland is doing […]
Explanation: Almost two-thirds of Finns boycott Finnish companies in Russia
Two-thirds (66%) of women and 60% of men expressed a willingness to boycott such products and services. Those over the age of 35 were particularly willing to show resentment at operating in a war-torn country, while those between the ages of 18 and 24 did not blame such operations, as about half were ready and […]
Hesburger: Closes all stores in Russia and Belarus "as soon as possible"
Finnish fast food company Hesburger announces plans to close all offices in Russia and Belarus "as soon as possible". In a press release on Tuesday, Hesburger CEO Kari Salmela said the chain plans to close down both countries this summer, as many other international companies have done since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, many Finns […]
Finnish Fazer: Leaving Russia, but the process is "complex"
The Finnish food company Fazer has reiterated its intention to exit the Russian market, denying incorrect information in the local media that the company would continue to operate in the country. Referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Fazer announced on March 6 that it would cease all operations in Russia. Last weekend, Fazer announced […]
An experience with cruelty in Finnish Jails
I thought that even if it might not have too much of an impact, I would like to do something and show my support. I got downtown around 2 and got into a tram to go to the Russian embassy. The tram didn’t move for a while, so I looked ahead at what was causing […]
Hot Springs and Heli Skiing in Hokkaido
Initially, Finnair was to launch direct flights from Helsinki to the new Chitose Airport from July this year, when Hokkaido will once again become a much more accessible destination for those arriving from Europe and Finland. However, due to the continuing challenges of the global pandemic, the plan has unfortunately been postponed for the time […]
The best Michelin restaurants in the world casinos
Every food lover dreams of eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant during their lifetime. They are world famous for having wonderful food, which is really meant to be enjoyed. The experience at these restaurants is usually fantastic in itself, but if you are looking for something a little extra special, then there are casinos with Michelin […]
Local Round-Up: Sweden wants Denmark to stop dumping toxic Lynetteholm sludge in Køge Bay
Sweden wants Denmark to stop dumping sludge in Køge Bay because it is harmful to maritime life. Derived from the site of the Lynetteholm island in the Port of Copenhagen near Nordhavn, about 228,000 cubic meters of sludge has been transported to Køge Bay and dumped in the sea since 6 January. An additional 2.3 […]
Espoo rents the Oittaa camping area to develop into a high-quality, sustainable destination
Espoo’s goal is to remain the most responsible city in Europe, which is why it invests in low-carbon forms of travel. Jotuca’s goal is to make Oitta a significant glamping place and an attractive destination for sustainable tourism, which also attracts visitors from outside Finland. “Glamping” means tents with all the modern commodities erected in […]
In the pictures: Helsinki railway station is undergoing an old-new transformation
The results of the extensive renovation of Helsinki Central Station will be revealed to the public little by little, as a new restaurant and terrace will open for the station’s former ticket sales this week. The station’s café and indoor terrace on the Elielinaukio side are also scheduled to start serving cam trips in the […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Expensive sanctions, expensive food and the transformation of central Helsinki
The Finnish economy will also have to pay the economic sanctions imposed on Russia after its attack on Ukraine in Tampere. Morning paper reports Thursday morning. The figure for that price tag should be clearer by the fall, AL writes. Sanctions have so far proved to be a relatively effective tool, as the Moscow stock […]
KFC protesters complain about the arrest to the Parliamentary Ombudsman
Three vegan activists arrested by police after suspending the opening of Finland’s first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) store in eastern Helsinki last November have complained to the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Late last fall, KFC had promised to offer the first new outlet chicken in the queue for free for a year, prompting one of the protesters […]
Why some women travel to South Korea to find boyfriends
All my life I’ve been obsessed with watching South Korean TV dramas, or K-drama. The term refers to the various genres of television dramas produced in South Korea, including mystery, crime, and rom-com. Regardless of genre, most K-dramas try to evoke a visceral response in the viewers – laughter, tears, anger, indignation. The series usually […]
Covid patients at an all-time high, no new restrictions are planned
Finnish hospitals treat a record number of patients infected with coronavirus. Nationwide, the Covid ward had 821 patients on Wednesday and 30 in intensive care. Minister of Family and Basic Services Who is Linden (SDP) told Yle that the numbers could rise to more than 1,000 in the coming weeks. Health authorities attribute the increase […]
Agreement to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic cups and food packaging
The EU Directive on the reduction of the environmental impact of certain plastic products requires Member States to take measures to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic products in an ambitious and sustainable manner by 2026 compared to 2022. decide on their national measures and monitor their progress. The aim of the directive is to […]
Finnish customs seized a record amount of snuff
New Customs statistics show a booming black market for snus and a huge increase in smuggling. In 2011, customs seized more than 30 kilos of snus, last year more than 9,000 kilos. The smuggling of snus has become more professional over the years. It is an oral tobacco product that is usually placed under the […]
Nightlife will return to Helsinki when the Covid restrictions are lifted
The dance floor is starting to fill up at the Helsinki nightclub Hercules and as a shift manager Markus Lukkarinen welcomes sight with a wide smile. "People are really happy. You can tell they have been waiting for this. It feels awesome!" The story continues after the picture Bartender Markus Lukkarinen pours a drink. Kristiina […]
Restaurants are celebrating the end of Covid restrictions, fearing a shortage of Russian tourists
As of Tuesday, Finland has lifted the Covid-19 restrictions on the opening hours and capacity of the country’s bars and restaurants. However, restaurants must continue to adhere to certain hygiene standards, including ensuring that customers can properly disinfect their hands, prevent congestion and improve sanitation. By Timo LappiThe celebration of the lifting of Covid restrictions, […]
The Corona Commission’s report criticizes Sweden’s response to covid-19
STOCKHOLM, February 25 (Xinhua) – The Swedish government’s response to the covid-19 pandemic was too slow and characterized by a lack of leadership, according to a report released by the independent Corona Commission here on Friday. “We must not forget what the situation looked like in the spring of 2020. Sweden then occasionally had among […]
Restrictions on restaurant operations will be lifted in Finland
The repeal of the articles on restrictions in the Government Decree will take effect so that, for example, nightclubs can switch to longer opening hours as early as Monday 28.2. “Monday is inherently a quiet day at nightclubs, so it’s hard to say how many are open then.” Timo LappiCEO of the Finnish Accommodation Association […]
