Tag: Sanna Marin
Thursday’s papers: Another step towards NATO, Ukraine’s new shower requests and Sanna Marin gets NYU degree
NATO, Ukraine and the national cleaning strike are the topics of the newspapers on Thursday.
The head of Super denies Purra’s claim about the “burden” of foreign nurses.
Helsingin Sanomat asked Paavola extensively about it after the shouting match Riikka PurraChairman of the Basic Finns, and Sanna Marinthe chairman of the Social Democrats in the election debate organized by Ilta-Sanomi on Tuesday. Purra stated during the discussion that his discussions with nursing associations show that nurses with insufficient language skills are an “additional […]
Tuesday’s papers: Sanna Marin and destroyers, tax warning and the price of coffee
Sanna Marini’s visit to Kyiv continues to raise the Hornet’s nest.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin: Finland has not promised Hornet jets to Ukraine
Clarifying a statement he made last week, Finland’s prime minister said leaders must decide what to do with the country’s aging fighter jets after they are decommissioned.
A four-day work week is profitable in some fields, the professor tells YLE
However, Härmä told public radio that the effects of the four-day work week should be monitored for more than six months – one to two years – as the employees’ motivation may decrease after the initial enthusiasm. “It would show how long productivity can remain unchanged after reducing working hours. The danger of shortening the […]
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 […]
Finnish leaders were surprised by Marini’s Hornet fighter comment
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said in Kyiv that Finland should discuss whether its old Hornet fighters could be sent to Ukraine.
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister Maria Ohisalo are visiting Kyiv
The Prime Minister of Finland and the Minister of the Environment visited Ukraine on Friday.
Finland and Estonia – with their backs to Russia
Estonia and Finland together share most of the EU’s border with Russia. The heads of government, Kaja Kallas and Sanna Marin, have been setting the tone for the EU’s support for Ukraine, and elections are being held in both countries these days. In Finland there is just under a month left and in Estonia elections […]
The Constitutional Law Committee suspends its work to reform the Sámi assemblies
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported that the fate of the bill could be decided in the absence of two members of the Social Democratic Party’s deputy committee, Johannes Koskinen and Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen. Tuula Väätäinen (SDP) was absent from the vote, but since both of his deputies could not attend the meeting, he was replaced Markus Lohithe […]
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 […]
Sanna Marin’s SDP supports expanding conscription to women
The majority of Finnish parties oppose changes to the current conscription model, according to the results of Yle’s security policy report.
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) – Finland is now ready to let Sweden into a NATO partnership because Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance any longer than necessary. That was the core message from Finnish President Sauli Niinist to the press on Friday, the first day of a security conference in Munich, where […]
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin headed to the Munich Security Conference
The President will also participate in a panel discussion on NATO, security and European partnerships.
Minister Lintilä admits that the WhatsApp account was not hacked, still denies sending Sanna Marin’s meme
The parliamentary officials’ investigation could not rule out the possibility that someone had used Lintilä’s account at the same time as him.
Purra of the Basic Finns is the only party leader who is ready to postpone the goal of carbon neutrality
“Threshold Questions [for coalition co-operation] will naturally be resolved in the negotiation phase, he answered the question whether the opposition party could join the government coalition committed to the current goal. He also expressed opposition to the idea of taking action to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of […]
Finland and Sweden receive the Kleist Prize for their decisions to join NATO
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin will accept the award on Saturday.
Homelessness can be eradicated by close cooperation by 2027: Report
“Today there is a broad consensus in Finland about the need to eradicate homelessness, but some time ago this was considered a utopian goal. Now we just need to take concrete steps to achieve it. We need a national program to eradicate homelessness by 2027. It is important that all political parties commit to this […]
Survey of MPs on Twitter 2022: Basic Finns rule – Marin carries SDP alone
Like MPs, there are big differences between parties in the activity and effectiveness of Twitter use. Of all the parties, the Finns party was far ahead of the others on Twitter. MPs are fairly active Twitter users, and 188 out of 200 MPs have a Twitter account. But there are big differences in the ability […]
Friday papers: Marin ponders fighter jets for Ukraine, bad burgers and Russian stories
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin talked with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his speech in Brussels on Thursday.
Finland’s Niinistö, Marin expresses her condolences to Turkey after the earthquake
Prime Minister Sanna Marin emphasized the importance of helping Turkey.
Ulf Kristersson and Sanna Marin have a press conference about the NATO process
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is on a state visit to Sweden. She and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson had a meeting during the day. Among other things, it has discussed the continued process for the countries to join NATO and Sweden’s EU presidency. According to an opinion poll in Finland, the majority of Finns do […]
The Governor General of Canada is on a state visit to Finland
The discussions between the President and the Governor General will focus on bilateral relations between Finland and Canada, security issues, climate change and Arctic cooperation. The day ends with a state dinner hosted by President Niinistö and Dr. Haukio at the Presidential Palace. Governor General Mary Simon will also meet the Prime Minister during her […]
The trade reform clarifies the committee despite the opposition of the center and basic Finns
He added that the change requires that a person who changes their legal gender marker for the first time cannot do so until at least a year has passed since the previous change, unless there is a special reason for the change. Päivälehti pointed out that one of the key parts of the bill is […]
Marin heads to Davos when the new defense minister visits Sweden and Estonia
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) is participating in the WEF conference in Switzerland for the second time with three other ministers.
Sanna Marin: Basic Finns are openly racist
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and Petteri Orpo (NCP) met in a debate hosted by the Union of Political Journalists, where the most urgent political issues of the upcoming elections were discussed.
The Finnish government is taking an inch forward in support systems for agriculture and healthcare
The package is currently being considered by ministerial assistants so that a decision could be made as part of the supplementary budget proposal, which is to be presented to the parliament at the end of January. Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) proposed at the end of last year that 700 million […]
The Finnish police is reconsidering rape interrogations after the legislative reform
According to the newspaper, the focus of the interrogations shifts from finding out whether the suspect used violence or threats of violence, or alternatively, whether the victim was in a helpless state, to finding out whether the victim had consented to the act. The change corresponds to the redefinition of rape approved on January 1, […]
The Bank of Finland reiterates its concern about household debt amid rising interest rates
With the European Central Bank (ECB) announcing that it plans to continue tightening monetary policy to curb inflation this year, interest rates could rise to close to four percent by summer. Marja NykänenThe vice-chairman of the board of the Bank of Finland stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday that household debt servicing costs have risen […]
The Basic Finns strive to become the largest party in the parliament, says Purra
– It would be pretty crazy if first place wasn’t the party’s goal. Of course that’s the goal”, Purra stated For YLE on Friday. “The government is a place where legislative changes are made, where you take care of this party. The opposition party does not have this opportunity.” Purra stated that the party’s leadership […]
YLE: Haavisto, Rehn and Aaltola are the first favorites to succeed President Niinistö
Haavisto is especially popular among women and young people, says the survey. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and Jussi Halla-ahoSeven percent of the respondents each chose the chairman of the Basic Finns, while six percent said they supported the ex-prime minister. Alexander Stubb (NCP). Marin has announced that he will not throw his hat in […]
Sanna Marini’s New Year’s message: "Russia will not win" in Ukraine
The prime minister wants to see a self-sufficient Europe that is not dependent on authoritarian governments.
The Finnish government is refining the plan for compensating electricity costs
The maximum compensation amount is 700 euros per month. It will be paid to households through electricity bills at the beginning of next spring. An agreement was apparently not reached on the share of reimbursed costs, but the preliminary calculations that were the starting point of the government negotiations set the share at 50–80 percent. […]
The Finnish government retroactively covers 50–80% of household energy bills in November-December
Riku Huttunen and Tatu Pahkala, the officials of the Ministry of Economy and Labor stated to the newspaper that the one-time compensation should be paid to households through electricity bills in March. According to preliminary calculations made by the ministry, the amount of the compensation is a percentage – 50–80 percent – of household electricity […]
Finland is preparing new measures to help consumers cope with rising energy costs
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) revealed the motions currently under consideration after a meeting between the government and opposition parties on Monday afternoon.
Finland relaxes arms export rules to Turkey
Prime Minister Sanna Marini’s government may deal with Turkey’s requests for military supplies before the end of its term.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin: Europe remains “united” on aid to Ukraine
The Council approved new sanctions against Russia and financial aid to Ukraine.
The Social Democrats propose a price ceiling for electricity, which surprises other parties
SDP estimates that the costs of the ceiling limit could be covered with the proceeds of the windfall tax imposed on the excess income of energy companies. The tax, which is being prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is expected to generate approximately EUR 0.5–1.3 billion in revenue starting in 2024. The proposal raised eyebrows […]
Finland and India signed a joint declaration on immigration and mobility
“Signed a joint declaration of intent on immigration and mobility V. MuraleedharanMinister of Foreign Affairs and Parliament and Tuula Haatainenthe Minister of Labor to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement regarding immigration and mobility between the countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. “The declaration underscores the determination of both countries to work […]
The center’s tricks froze the discussions on agricultural subsidies, the decision was postponed until next year
Helsingin Sanomat wrote on Wednesday, referring to sources connected to the government, that the ruling coalition could return to the negotiating table after it has overcome its internal crisis of confidence sparked by the actions of the center. However, it is more likely that the negotiations will move to mid-January. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) […]
Sanna Marin: This is "last time" coalition rules are violated
The center has been warned about future behavior as the coalition approaches its final months.
Chancellor of Justice: There is no legal basis for Marin’s breakfast allowance
Prime Minister Sanna Marini (SDP) is not suspected of a crime, but the Chancellery of the State Council has received a notice regarding the handling of expenses.
Live: Ukraine calls on NATO to speed up aid as more aid is promised
Ukraine called on NATO members on Tuesday to speed up arms deliveries and help restore its shattered power grid, as Western allies pledged to boost support to help Kyiv through the winter in the face of Russia’s attacks. Follow our blog to see how today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 04:23: Ukraine […]
Russian army says it has seized east Ukraine villages near Bakhmut
Russia said Wednesday it had seized east Ukrainian settlements near the embattled town of Bakhmut that Moscow has been trying to capture since this summer. This comes hours after the EU announced it will set up a specialised court backed by the UN to investigate potential Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine. Read our live […]
Europe is not strong enough Finland
Western countries should strengthen defense as the conflict in Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has suggested European countries would be in a dangerous place now if it weren’t for the role the US is playing in the Ukraine conflict, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin claimed on Friday. She also urged Helsinki’s allies to step […]
“Europe is not strong enough Finland
Western countries should strengthen defense as the conflict in Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has suggested Western European countries would be in a dangerous place now if it weren’t for the role the US is playing in the Ukraine conflict, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin claimed on Friday. She also urged Helsinki’s partners to […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe is not strong enough to oppose Russia alone
Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Putin’s attack on Ukraine has exposed European weaknesses and strategic mistakes it has made in relation to Russia.
Sanna Marin, Jacinda Ardern asked if the official meeting was because the two leaders are “of the same age”
Sanna Marin met her New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday during the Finnish prime minister’s first visit to the country.
The center earns the wrath of its coalition partners by diluting the nature conservation law
The bill was drafted to expand biodiversity safeguards and was unanimously approved by all five ruling parties. Hanna Kosonen The chairman of the environment committee (Centre) reportedly ordered members of other government parties to leave the committee meeting before the vote, so that his fellow party members and the opposition parties could make a counter-proposal. […]
The government is in crisis after the center voted with the opposition on the nature conservation law
The government crisis hit just after Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) left for Australia and New Zealand.
The Finnish government is accused in the complaint of not complying with the Climate Act
Initially, the erosion of carbon sinks caused by intensive logging and the slowing down of forest growth weakens the basis of national climate policy. Greenpeace and SLL believe that the government has unlawfully neglected its duty to assess the need for additional measures and initiate a process to strengthen carbon sinks, which has jeopardized its […]
Tampere announces the official portrait of Sanna Marini
The Prime Minister said on Monday that he was satisfied with the work being done in honor of his presidency of the Tampere City Council.
Marin discusses NATO and Ukraine with the Prime Ministers of Poland and Iceland
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) meets with her colleagues with two NATO allies while investigating the missile attack in western Poland and pipeline explosions inches ahead in the Baltic Sea.
Sanna Marin: The controversial Sámi district law will go to parliament on Thursday
The center has repeatedly postponed the new law.
NATO hopeful reveals position on hosting nuclear weapons
Sweden will not allow the bloc’s weapons of mass destruction to be stationed on its territory Sweden will not allow NATO to place nuclear weapons on its soil, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström told local news magazine TT on Friday, clarifying comments by the country’s defense minister earlier this month. “That is still the Moderates’ long-term […]
Watchdog clears the media for Sanna Marini’s party video release
The Finnish Mass Communication Council is the body that handles complaints about Finnish journalism.
Marin: Finland can vote against the restoration law if its interests are not protected
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Wednesday that Finland has one position on the matter. wrote Helsingin sanomat newspaper. “The Return Act has an important purpose, but the proposal cannot be accepted without key changes,” he said in Parliament House. “If Finland’s general interests are not realized, Finland can vote against the law.” “The […]
NATO applicant clarifies position on nuclear weapons
Helsinki has no plans to host nuclear warheads after formally joining the US-led one, the president said Finland has no intention of stationing nuclear weapons on its territory if it becomes a member of NATO, President Sauli Niinisto insisted on Monday, adding that Helsinki had received no such offers. His statement comes after Finnish Prime […]
Finland clarifies its position on nuclear weapons
Helsinki has no plans to host nuclear warheads after formally joining NATO, the president said Finland has no intention of stationing nuclear weapons on its territory after becoming a member of NATO, President Sauli Niinisto said on Monday, adding that Helsinki had so far received no such offers. His statement comes after Finnish Prime Minister […]
Marin, Ohisalo will represent Finland at the COP27 climate summit
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) will hold a series of one-on-one talks on the sidelines of a conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, dubbed the “African COP”.
Chancellor of the Exchequer: The PM did not neglect his duties during the summer weekend parties
The assessment is based on complaints about Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) organizing a late-night party at the prime minister’s official residence in August.
Zelensky calls for ‘long-term protection’ of Ukraine grain corridor
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that the grain shipping corridor to get food out of his country, part of an agreement Russia has suspended, needs reliable, long-term protection. Lawyers in Britain earlier took the first step towards what they said was “groundbreaking” legal action against Russia’s shadowy Wagner group over allegations it committed “terrorism” […]
Live: France accuses Russia of endangering world food supply
French President Emmanuel Macron, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, accused Russia of endangering the world’s food supply by suspending its participation in a Ukrainian grain deal. Macron also assured Zelensky that France would help Ukraine get through the winter and help repair water and energy infrastructure damaged by Russian […]
Top Swedish general reflects on hosting NATO’s nuclear weapons
The country’s commander-in-chief argues that it should allow the bloc to use its territory as it sees fit Sweden will not”make reservations at an early stage” before even joining NATO, Defense Forces Commander-in-Chief Micael Byden told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday. Byden advised the government not to raise any objections if the US-led […]
The Prime Minister does not rule out nuclear weapons or permanent NATO bases on Finnish soil
Sanna Marin considers it important that Finland does not set preconditions for NATO membership.
Finland and Sweden promise to join NATO together
HELSINKI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Ways to further strengthen cooperation between Finland and Sweden, especially on their path to membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), topped the agenda for talks held here by Sweden’s newly elected Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and her host and Finnish counterpart, Sanna Marin, on Friday. The two prime […]
A Finnish research institute strongly warns against the continuation of borrowing
“From this starting point, it is confusing that the goals of economic policy, sustainable public finances, are not shown in the budget as measures that could significantly stabilize the state of the public finances. It is noteworthy that the government has not taken action despite the crises it faces. reads statement signed by VATT’s CEO, […]
An official of the Ministry of Finance is worried about the government’s tax proposals
Helsingin Sanomat emphasized that it is unusual for a key person to publicly comment on government proposals. Also the Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Keski) considered last week that the government should withdraw the proposals and added that he appreciates the importance of the proposals for the left-wing parties in the government coalition. His assessment […]
Wednesday papers: Suomen "human" PM, Saimaa canal tourism, possible victory of the EU proposal
In a candid interview, Prime Minister Sanna Marin spoke about the backlash from the media that she has faced in her personal life.
Sanna Marin defends the border fence plans
The Prime Minister said on Sunday that he does not agree that the fencing of the eastern border is only symbolic.
Finland supports an EU-wide gas price ceiling, Prime Minister Marin says
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) will participate in the EU summit in Brussels, where the ceiling for gas price increases is expected to spark a lot of heated discussion.
The center’s popularity drops to the lowest level ever in the HS survey
Although the Center retained its position as the country’s fourth largest party, its main political rival, the Green Party (9.0%), is increasingly threatening its position. Helsingin Sanomat wrote on Wednesday that according to survey data, the party would only get about half of those who supported it in the previous elections. Although many of them […]
STT: Marin appears at Slush, but the hosts change the interviewer
Prime Minister Sanna Marinia (SDP) was scheduled to be interviewed at the annual start-up event for a representative of her husband’s venture capital company.
Friday’s papers: PM’s Slush-u-turn, ‘harmless’ threat factor and reduced demand
Before becoming prime minister, Sanna Marin (SDP) criticized the prime minister for promoting a company related to his family. But now she plans to speak at a start-up conference alongside the head of her husband’s company.
HS: The Social Democrats are changing the course of spending cuts, because they are needed in the next election period
“We have started preparatory work within the party on the economic attitude of the next election period. We can reveal the results when the work is finished after the turn of the year. Fiscal adjustment typically refers to a mix of tax increases and spending cuts designed to curb public debt. On Monday, Lindtman did […]
Live: Fourth leak found on Nord Stream’s pipelines
Sweden’s coast guard discovered a fourth gas leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines earlier this week. The European Union suspects Russian sabotage was behind the leaks on the underwater Russian Nord Stream pipelines to Europe and has pledged a “robust” response to any deliberate disruption of its energy infrastructure. Follow our live blog for […]
EU proposes new Russia sanctions including oil price cap
The EU’s executive on Wednesday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over its latest “escalation” in Ukraine, including an oil price cap and ban on Russian exports worth seven billion euros. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). This live page is […]
Niinistö: Security threat at a new level after the Nord Stream explosion
“In general, safety concerns have resurfaced everywhere, and not just because of this pipeline. Safety-oriented thinking should emerge even stronger.” Along with the three leaks detected near Bornholm, a Danish island off the southern coast of Sweden, another significant recent development is the partial mobilization announced by the Russian president. Vladimir Putin. Today, the Finnish […]
Ylen’s poll: NCP increases its lead, SDP sees a decline, but celebrating the prime minister is not a factor
According to a recent opinion poll by Yle, the extensive discussion around the party of Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has not significantly affected the mood of the voters.
The majority of Finns would reduce logging in order to achieve climate goals, says the study
Supporters of the Green Alliance, the Left Alliance and the Social Democrats were particularly likely to agree with the statement. The share of respondents who agreed with it was more than 40 percent also among supporters of the Center and the Coalition. Logging has harmful effects on the climate, especially by reducing carbon sinks, which […]
The Finnish government offers loans and guarantees of up to 10 billion euros to electricity producers
The system would be valid until the end of next year and would offer loans on a case-by-case basis with a repayment period of up to two years on stricter terms than market conditions, the details of which will be clarified on Monday. The government will discuss the proposal in its plenary session today. “Taxpayers’ […]
The cabinet offers up to 10 billion euros in emergency loans to stabilize the electricity market
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the Stability Act will be presented to parliament on Monday.
The Finnish government specified support for households suffering from energy costs
The national debt in the budget is 8.1 billion to 146 billion euros by the end of next year, which is almost two billion euros more than the proposal previously presented by the Ministry of Finance. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) argued that budget decisions are necessary to ensure continued public support for Ukraine. He […]
Partying hard Finnish Prime Minister’s drug test results revealed
Sanna Marin voluntarily took the test last week after leaked videos of her dancing at a party inspired outrage Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s drug test, conducted at her own expense after a leaked video of her partying raised eyebrows across the country, has come back clean, her office has announced. The press release, published […]
Dancing in the Dark: A high school musical starring Sanna Marin as the “Prom Minister”
Autio is the same photographer who ran into the prime minister “by accident” at a music festival in mid-July and took a photo of her in shorts and a leather jacket, which circulated in the social and mainstream media. In the leaked videos Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin is dancing and singing for the camera with exaggerated […]
Sanna Marin’s drug test is negative
The Prime Minister took the test after allegations were made on social media about an apparent reference to drugs in a video of him attending a party.
Right now: Sanna Marin has been drug tested
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken a drug test, which she herself stated during a press conference. The background is a number of film clips that have been shared on social media in recent days, where Marin is seen dancing and partying with her friends. The result is expected in about a week.
STT: Sanna Marin was not on vacation when the party video was filmed
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) was no longer on summer vacation when he was photographed partying with friends, news agency STT reported on Friday, noting that no deputy had been appointed to his duties. The video has sparked a fierce debate about Marin’s role and responsibilities as prime minister. Commercial broadcasting company MTV reported on […]
Friday’s papers: Party Prime Minister Sanna Marin, gang violence and wind in a heat wave
prime minister Sanna MarinThe party video continues to attract worldwide attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper to ask whether a drunken political leader is a threat to national security. "It is not a positive thing from a security point of view," Professor of cyber security at Aalto University Jarno Limnéll told Helsingin Sanomat. "Finland and its high-level […]
PM Marin: "I would dance, sing and party – perfectly legal things"
Videos of the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) celebration with various Finnish celebrities and public figures has spread on social media. In videos stitched together from several clips, Marin and the other partygoers dance and sing together. The Prime Minister commented on the video controversy on Thursday in a live broadcast before the start of […]
Thursday’s papers: Party premiere, survey popularity and floating power plants
Videos of the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin the celebration started spreading on social media on Wednesday, Evening newspaper reports. The newspaper said it would publish clips of the videos under the name "the prime minister appearing in the videos gives them social weight." In the video, the revelers perform at the premiere, sing, […]
MTV Undersecretary of State: No state funeral for Loir
There is no reason to give an artist a state funeral Vesa-Matti Loiricomment Timo Lankinenundersecretary of state in the State Council’s office for MTV. Iconic actor and musician Loiri died at the age of 77 last week. "Loir had a remarkable career as an artist. However, in my opinion, the criteria for awarding state funerals […]
Estonia and Finland demand a ban on tourists from Russia
TALLINN, Estonia: The leaders of Estonia and Finland have said Russian citizens should not be able to go on holiday in Europe while the Russian government attacks Ukraine, stressing that other European countries should stop issuing tourist visas to Russians. This week, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wrote on Twitter that “visiting Europe is a […]
Wednesday’s papers: Russia’s travel tent, Sanna Marini’s appeal and the thunder of the heat wave
Finland’s decision to significantly reduce the number of tourist visas granted to Russian citizens has caused confusion on the streets of St. Petersburg. Hufvudstadsbladet. Residents of the city told the Swedish-language daily that they found it difficult to understand why the war in Ukraine limited the ability of civilians to travel. HBL met a middle-class […]
Finland cuts visa times for Russians in half and gives priority to non-tourist visas
The Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the decision yesterday after the board meeting held at Säätytalo Pekka Haavisto (Green). He stated that the reduction can be achieved without legislative changes by processing tourist visa applications only on certain days or times. “It would still be possible to apply for a small number of tourist visas,” […]
Haavisto: Finland will cut Russian visas by 90 percent
The Finnish government decided on Tuesday to significantly reduce the number of tourist visas granted to Russian citizens due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Finland also supports the termination of the visa facilitation agreement with Russia. foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) says that Finland will limit the number of Russian visa applications it accepts […]
Tuesday’s papers: visa issue, omicron bump, road sign peak
On Tuesday, the Finnish government will discuss the issue of Russian tourist visas. Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. A political agreement is expected to be reached at the Tuesday evening session, but formal decisions will be made only later. Despite the fact that Finland cannot stop issuing tourist visas to Russians completely, the Finnish Foreign Minister […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe must support Ukraine together
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the nations of Europe must stand together behind Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia "brutal war". "We must continue our support for Ukraine. We must be strong and we must be united," Marin said. The Prime Minister of Finland spoke on Monday at a press conference […]
