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Eva: The gender gap in party preferences has continued to grow in Finland
Among the Basic Finns’ position, men make up about 70 percent and the coalition’s 60 percent, while women make up about two-thirds of the Greens and the left-wing coalition. The Center and the Social Democrats are the only two of the six largest parliamentary parties whose base is roughly evenly divided between men and women. […]
HS: The police TV series is being discontinued
The Police Board has decided to end the popular TV series, according to Helsingin Sanomat, the decision made last year by the ombudsman of the parliament to make the program.
Thursday’s papers: Behind the scenes of the NATO bid, a retrospective of Covid, the birds are gone
Ilta-Sanomat tells its readers that Turkey’s expected approval of Finland’s NATO membership follows increased pressure from the USA.
Finland can wait for Turkey’s ratification promise on Friday, says Kaikkonen
“The Turks have hoped that I will be present and welcome a response when they announce the decision. I have naturally responded positively to the invitation [to visit] and get their letters of intent,” he wrote. The news is encouraging, Kaikkonen said. – I would say that on Friday we have permission to wait for […]
Purra: Living on benefits too easy for immigrants, not Finns
On Monday, he confirmed to the daily newspaper that he was specifically referring to immigrants. “As my answer to the open question of the voting guides suggests, I was talking about immigrants. An immigrant can become part of the welfare system and social security with a maximum of 700 euros, he said. “The labor productivity […]
Wednesday’s papers: Enthusiasm of first-time voters, Russia’s vision after Finland, OL3 reactor restart
Almost 70 percent of those eligible to vote for the first time stated that they would definitely or most likely vote in this spring’s elections, according to a survey by Helsingin Sanomat.
Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets
“I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Labor is investigating the possibilities of shortening working hours
The UK recently concluded a six-month trial of the four-day working week, involving nearly 3,000 workers and dozens of employers across a range of industries. More than 90 percent, or 56, of the 61 companies that participated said they intended to continue implementing the shorter work week after the trial, and 18 said the shift […]
The current government coalition cannot continue after the elections, Saarikko states
“Some hope that it would be so, others warn that it could. I think it’s fair for the voters to say that’s not going to happen.” In a social media post, Saarikko explained that the five parties are simply too far apart in terms of economic policy – especially since rejuvenating the national coalition is […]
Finland’s Niinistö is still optimistic about NATO membership
Niinistö, who spoke to the media after sitting down with the US president Joe Biden In the White House, said Biden, he confirmed his strong support for Finland and Sweden. “Biden urged us forward. He hoped I was right in my optimism,” he said. The meeting was not originally on the agenda of his five-day […]
HS: Finnish young people invest more than ever before, even more than Swedes
According to the magazine, young Finns are therefore more active investors than their Swedish peers. Lasse CorinAktia’s Chief Economist, estimates that the increase in the number of young people investing suggests that investments in improving people’s financial skills and competence are bearing fruit. “Young people clearly understand the importance and possibilities of investing as part […]
Apartment prices have returned to the pre-pandemic level, says OP’s economist
Among Finland’s largest cities, prices fell the most in Oulu, Helsinki and Vantaa, and the least in Tampere and Turku. “As expected, the fall in apartment prices continued in January. The decline has now wiped out the gains made during the coronavirus pandemic, and the decline is likely to continue in the coming months. tweeted […]
Finland’s Riksdag approves accession to NATO
HELSINKI, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Finnish parliament on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 184 Members of Parliament voted for, with seven against and one abstention. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will sign the legislation “as soon as possible,” he said. In May 2022, Finland’s Riksdag approved […]
Young adults underrepresented in candidate selection – in the spring 2023 parliamentary elections, only 10.7% of the candidates are under 30 years old
Although the number of young candidates has slightly increased since the 2019 parliamentary elections, where there were 259 candidates under the age of 30 (10.5% of all candidates), only eight of them (4% of all elected) managed to get a seat. in the parliament. In the 2023 parliamentary elections, the Greens have nominated the most […]
The former intelligence chief of the Defense Forces is accused of service crime
The police discovered the suspected crimes while investigating Helsingin Sanomat’s report on the intelligence service in Central Finland.
Nordea: Housing prices in the Helsinki region are down 10% from last year’s peak
In the rest of the country, house prices are expected to drop seven percent from the peak in 2022. Expectations in the capital region and other regions differ mainly because the rise in interest rates is expected to discourage home buyers, especially in residential areas. loans are higher than the national average, such as in […]
The stevedoring strike will end after the agreement between the transport workers and the port operators
According to him, the stevedores will return to work as soon as possible, but on Saturday at the latest. “During the 25-month contract period, salary increases will increase by 6.3 percent, in addition to which there will be a so-called deferment amount of 1,100 euros,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Kokko said people […]
Nokia implements six-pillar strategy reform plan, announces new logo
Pekka LundmarkCEO of Nokia, told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the company has decided to “put its food on the gas pedal” after noticing the improved technical position. He said that Nokia currently has a 25-26 percent share of mobile communications networks and a less than 20 percent share of optical networks in regions outside of […]
HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories […]
HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku
The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]
Finnish politicians demand electricity retailers to adjust the prices of fixed-term contracts
“There is freedom of contract in Finland and the signed contracts are binding, but companies have the opportunity and also the responsibility to proactively bear social responsibility and meet people halfway,” he reasoned. About 130,000 Finnish households signed a new electricity contract during a time when the price of electricity exceeded 30 cents per kilowatt […]
Haavisto welcomes the review of the decision to grant Timchenkos citizenship
Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday was revealed that the Ministry of the Interior intends to review the application process for Timchenko’s entire family. According to Finnish reports, it was possible to make exceptions for both Timchenko and his daughter. Ksenia Frank. Helsingin Sanomat on Friday wrote Frank was granted citizenship in a seemingly extraordinary process only […]
HS: 51% of Finns are ready to adapt their standard of living to the climate
The results are not particularly surprising, in retrospect Pekka Jokinenprofessor of environmental policy at the University of Tampere. “Climate awareness is constantly increasing and penetrating society more thoroughly than, for example, five years ago,” he told the newspaper, referring to the emergence of climate political debate in all sectors of society – including the economy. […]
Statistics Finland: Inflation slowed to 8.4 percent in January
However, the price of electricity remained the main factors of inflation, along with diesel prices and interest rates on both mortgages and consumer loans. In contrast, the factors that slowed down inflation were the fall in the prices of detached houses and the fall in the prices of prescription drugs. The publication of the inflation […]
YLE publishes a search engine for schools that arouses criticism
Honkonen, on the other hand, questioned the ethics of publishing the search engine. Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday reported that researchers have both welcomed the debate the publication sparked and condemned its racist nature. Emilia PalonenA senior researcher in political science at the University of Helsinki said that the way the ministers have criticized the public […]
HS: Basic Finns is a clear favorite among first-time voters
Basic Finns was the most popular party among both men and women, and it was supported by more than a third of the male respondents and about a fifth of the female respondents. The party ranked number one all over Finland and received particularly high opinions from young people in the northern and eastern parts […]
Former head of military intelligence suspected of gross service crimes
Alafuzoff is suspected of handing over the flash drive to the editor of Helsingin Sanomat. The drive contained confidential information.
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 […]
The situation in the schools of the capital region is worrying, the police tell HS
The police quite often get tips about possible drug dealing in schools, but the raid was carried out based on exceptionally solid information, he told the newspaper. The police, he emphasized, rarely decide to raid a school with barking dogs and do so only after careful consideration. “If we suspect there are drugs in a […]
The study considers the merits of the high-speed train connection between Helsinki and Tampere
The price of the new rail connection was estimated at 5.3 billion euros, and the cost of the current renovation was slightly less than one billion euros. The runway, a long-distance train connection from Pasila via Helsinki-Vantaa to Kerava, was included in the costs of the new link as a prerequisite for the infrastructure project. […]
Strikes in Finnish supermarkets start on Thursday
“PAM and Kauppaliitto are far from each other in their views – also on issues other than remuneration”, Annika Rönni-SällinenPAM’s chairman stated press release on Tuesday. The trade union continues to pursue wage increases of around 200 euros. The trade union stated in its press release that it had put forward several proposals to resolve […]
Teollisuusliitto cancels strikes after chemical and technology industry contracts
The technology industry may still face Trade Union Pro and YTN’s strike. Helsington Sanomat on Sunday wrote that the agreement guarantees this year’s general 3.5 percent salary increase for employees in the technology sector and a one-time additional bonus of 400 euros to be paid in March. Salary increases in the industry will continue next […]
Finland suspends issuing visas to Thai berry pickers due to human smuggling
The embassy was told to stop issuing visas in November 2022. – The Ministry of Economic Affairs has prepared a proposal to amend the seasonal worker regulation so that the picking of natural products requires the conclusion of an employment contract. press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – The public consultation of the […]
HS: Niinistö is concerned about Finland’s ability to make timely NATO decisions
The President of the Republic told Helsingin Sanomat that the long post-election negotiations aimed at forming a new government may cripple Finland’s decision-making ability during the late spring and summer.
Research: Finnish is taught to many children unnecessarily as a second language
In his research, Ståhlberg compared the reading skills and comprehension of children studying Finnish as a second language (S2) and those studying it as their mother tongue (S1). The study revealed that about a fifth of the children studying it as a second language were better able to read and understand a Finnish text than […]
The Helsinki court convicted two journalists of revealing national secrets
Tuomo Pietiläinenthe reporter who was primarily responsible for the story was fined 50 days. Laura Halminenanother reporter mentioned in the byline, was not convicted because of his lesser role. “The other journalist had a clearly smaller role than his colleague and had sought to ensure that the publication was legal. The district court refrained from […]
The Finnish government reached an agreement on the reimbursement of electricity costs
Households that pay more than 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity receive compensation, and it is 50 percent of monthly electricity costs of more than 90 euros, and the monthly limit is 700 euros. The compensation is paid for the four months of November-February based on the expenses of November-December. According to Helsingin Sanomat, the […]
HS: The general plan is an obstacle to converting offices into apartments in the center of Helsinki
Converting the office into apartments would therefore require the city to create a corresponding amount of business space elsewhere in the center. “We want to preserve the downtown area. If one property owner is given the opportunity to convert the Business Space into residential use, the next property owner will soon demand it as well,” […]
Suomen Swappie is considering the fate of up to 290 jobs as part of a reassessment of operations
The negotiations are part of a plan to reorganize the renovation activities and to focus the renovation activities outside of Finland, for example in Estonia and Germany. “We are now focusing on supporting our talented employees in this process, and for this reason we will not make any related statements for the time being”, wrote […]
PAM announces that it is ready to strike in 185 grocery stores and logistics centers
– The trade union has been reluctant to discuss salary increases that would secure the purchasing power of employees. stated Annika Rönni-SällinenChairman of PAM. “Retail businesses are making good results, while their workers have to cut corners to make sure they’re paid enough to live on. Employees have the right to an appropriate salary increase.” […]
Israel’s Playtika has made a purchase offer for Rovio
The value of the studio’s offer is slightly more than 750 million euros. Rovio announced on Friday stock exchange bulletin which is not currently negotiating with Playtika. It added that its board is evaluating the indicative offer to decide whether and how to proceed with it. The preliminary proposal, the release reminds, is subject to […]
HS: Basic Finns take second place after the Kokoomus
The support of basic Finns has risen steadily, vote after vote, since July. Sakari NurmelaKantar Public’s head of research said the party will have to work hard to mobilize its supporters on election day as it has the majority of voters who polled abstained from voting in the 2021 local elections. “How well this mobilization […]
The researchers from Suomalainen Luke were surprised by the politicians’ skepticism
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. This is not how it should go, he stated in a discussion hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need […]
The legal affairs committee’s expert selections for transactions are raising eyebrows
The key change in the bill is that people could change their gender in the population register without a medical examination or transgender diagnosis. The bill would also remove the requirement that people applying for gender reassignment surgery undergo sterilization. Finland is the only Nordic country with such a requirement. Parliamentary committees can invite experts, […]
Thursday’s papers: Russian bombers, a one-man referendum and moose collisions
Ilta-Sanomat publishes satellite images showing that Russia has moved strategic bombers to an air base on the Kola Peninsula.
Wednesday papers: Consulate of Turku, early retirement, charging prices for electric cars
The energy crisis is now beginning to be felt in the everyday life of electric car drivers in Helsinki, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
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 […]
HS: Two Finnish shipyards have requested emergency funding from the state
Timo MeyerMeyer Turku’s CEO did not respond to Helsingin Sanomat’s request for comment on Friday. Meyer Turku directly employs around 2,000 people and another 7,500 people through the network of subcontractors serving the Turku shipyard. The yard’s turnover in 2021 was 1.1 billion euros and the net loss was more than 17 million euros. The […]
Almost 50 were arrested at Extinction Rebellion Finland’s demonstrations in Helsinki
The protesters stopped traffic in both directions for about three hours, According to Helsingin Sanomat. The police ordered them to disperse around 19:00 and began physically removing them from the scene 10 minutes later. Traffic on Mannerheimintie returned to normal at 8 p.m. According to the Helsinki Police Department, 46 people have been arrested for […]
The decline in Helsinki apartment prices will continue until the end of 2023, says an economist
In the rest of the capital region, apartment prices continued to rise. Espoo and Kauniainen rose by 1.9 percent to 4,176 euros per square meter and Vantaa by 2.4 percent to 3,212 euros per square meter. In Espoo and Kauniainen, however, apartment prices fell by 1.8 percent in July-August. Juhana BrotherusThe chief economist of the […]
Wednesday papers: Defense spending, stormy weather, drones spraying pesticides
The defense forces have bought new equipment for at least 260 million euros after Russia attacked Ukraine, Ilta-Sanomat says.
Marin’s drug test was negative after the questions raised by the party video
“Because people feel the need to raise such doubts, I was tested to make it clear. The presumption of innocence also applies to me, and I hope we can avoid such things, he commented. He said at the time that he would get the results in about a week. YLE and Helsingin sanomat newspaper on […]
The Helsinki police are investigating Helsingin Sanomat’s article about Rydman
Read more: Rydman asks the police to investigate the Helsingin Sanomat article (July 12, 2022) The national coalition and the parliamentary group have lost their trust in Rydman (June 22, 2022) The police should investigate Rydman’s behavior again, party secretary says (June 21, 2022) The crime report related to the article was submitted to the […]
Fennovoima starts arbitration proceedings against Rosatom
The case is connected to numerous controversies, the central one being Fennovoima’s 800 million euro down payment to Rosatom’s Finnish subsidiary Raos Project. Specht revealed that the company has presented a total of nearly two billion euros in damages claims in the arbitration procedure. Fennovoima stated in its annual report last year that it has […]
Marin was disappointed that the party video became public and says she won’t change
He denied using drugs or seeing others using drugs at the party – the word “powder gang” heard in the video begs the question. “I’m not aware of anything illegal going on. I doubt it’s a police matter,” he said when asked if the police should investigate the case. “I was hanging out with friends, […]
Key labor market organizations reject the idea of combining tax cuts with wage contracts
Riku AaltoThe chairman of Teollisuusliitto met on Tuesday with Saariko’s officials and gave an unequivocal message that the trade union of about 200,000 members “is not interested” in making the tax cuts conditional on the results of the collective bargaining negotiations. “The government is doing what it’s doing on tax cuts, but it has no […]
Sarkkinen: Employers should be obliged to hire disabled people
In an interview with Helsingin sanomat newspaperMinister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen (left) said that Finland should set a quota for employers to hire disabled workers. Sarkkinen argued that the quota would address the low employment rate of the disabled and partially disabled, which leads to economic problems, poverty and exclusion. "Only 15 […]
Vandalism is suspected as the reason for trains being late in Finland on Monday
According to the Finnish Railways Agency, the damage is suspected to have been caused by vandalism. The police confirmed on Monday that the agency has filed a criminal complaint related to the incident. Mauri MäkiahoThe deputy director of the Finnish Railways Agency told Helsingin Sanomat that the cables at the scene are roughly as thick […]
Finland is trying to limit the tourist visas granted to Russians, Haavisto tells Helsingin Sanomat
One option, he added, is to favor certain types of visas over others by limiting the time it takes to apply for tourist visas. “The idea is that we would limit the application time for tourist visas and we could prioritize visas that are useful, but not for tourism to Finland,” he explained to the […]
Saarikko: Finland may not be able to afford significant income tax reductions
“Now we need mutual trust.” Saarikko pointed out that the combination of substantial wage increases and income tax cuts would be dangerous, as it could further accelerate the rise in consumer prices. Juha MajanenOn Wednesday, the permanent state secretary of the Ministry of Finance defined moderate salary increases as increases in line with next year’s […]
EU sanctions do not target ordinary Russians, the European Commission tells HS
Helsingin Sanomat asked the European Commission whether the bloc of 27 countries could make a joint decision to suspend the issuance of tourist visas to Russia, which has recently received a lot of support in Finland. Many Finns have complained that Russians can travel to Finland and other parts of Europe while Russia continues its […]
Half of Finns have changed their everyday life because of inflation, according to HS research
More than four out of ten (42%) respondents answered that they have not resorted to any of the options to protect themselves against inflation. Almost a third (32%) of the respondents stated that they had reduced their mobility to mitigate the effects of inflation. Just over a quarter (26%) of respondents reported cutting back on […]
HS: The Coalition’s lead at the top of the poll shrank to four points
Sakari NurmelaThe research director of Kantar TNS saw Kokooma’s support losing partly because the Basic Finns, who changed their support for it when the NATO discussion began, are strengthening their support for the Basic Finns. The support of basic Finns increased by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month to 14.7 percent, which is clearly […]
HS poll: NCP is still the top party
Kokooomus (NKP) is still the most popular party in Finland, according to a voter survey conducted by Finland’s largest circulation newspaper Helsingin Sanomat in July. The support of the center-right opposition party decreased slightly, but it still has a clear lead. A poll released on Saturday showed 23.9 percent support for the NCP. Compared to […]
HS: The police will start a new investigation into MP Rydman’s behavior
The National Criminal Police (NBI) has started a preliminary investigation of the MP Will Rydman(NCP)’s activities, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday. According to the newspaper, the authorities suspect Rydman of a sex-related crime, but the police did not specify who was the subject of the investigation in their announcement about the investigation. The NBI did […]
A woman is suspected of spreading a dangerous substance in a bar in Helsinki
“She will definitely be found,” he assured, adding that investigators have a good description of the woman or know her identity. “We have a relatively solid understanding of the course of events, but at the moment I cannot publicly comment on it in more detail.” The dangerous substance spread by the woman had not yet […]
Rydman asks the police to investigate the Helsingin Sanomat article
Helsingin Sanomat in June wrote that Rydman has been accused of harassment and inappropriate behavior by several young women, citing not only the women themselves but also documents gathered during the police investigation. Read more: The national coalition and the parliamentary group have lost their trust in Rydman (June 22, 2022) The police should investigate […]
MP Rydman files a police complaint about the paper "deeply stigmatizing" article
Member of Parliament of Finland Will Rydman (NCP) announced that it filed a complaint with the Helsinki police on Monday about the Helsingin Sanomat article regarding his alleged behavior towards young women. Rydman claimed in a tweet that HS published a "deeply stigmatizing" report, even though the editors of the publication had been shown ample […]
HS: The evidence proves Johan Bäckman’s efforts to discredit Finland in Russia
Johan Bäckman, known for his ties to the Russian authorities, has been actively delivering news and press releases disparaging Finland and other Western countries to Russian state television for years, according to the material seen by Finns. Helsingin sanomat newspaper. Bäckman is an academic with outspoken views that support Russia’s foreign policy and oppose NATO […]
HS survey: President Niinistö’s support is 92 percent
The majority of Finns approve of the president Sauli NiinistöAccording to a survey conducted by Helsingin Sanomat, job performance. A full 92 percent of respondents said that the president has done his job successfully. The figure, which is an all-time high, is five percentage points more than the corresponding survey conducted in December. Meeting with […]
Suomela: The European Parliament’s labeling of natural gas and nuclear power as green is frustrating
Investments in certain nuclear power plants using the latest technology and natural gas-powered plants can therefore be labeled as sustainable investments according to the EU. Iris SuomelaThe vice president of the Green League described the voting result as “very frustrating” in terms of the climate. The aim of the taxonomy, he reminded, is to ensure […]
Canada, Denmark and Norway ratified Finland’s membership in NATO
Finland’s and Sweden’s membership applications were ratified almost immediately by Canada, Denmark and Norway. According to Helsingin Sanomat. Estonia is expected to do the same on Wednesday. Applications must be ratified by all 30 NATO member states before those invited become full members. National ratification processes are expected to vary in length from days to […]
THL: Gender education, free contraceptives contribute to the decrease in abortions in Finland
Free contraception and more comprehensive sexual education have led to a significant decrease in the number of women performing abortions in Finland compared to a decade ago, says the public health authority THL. The agency’s figures revealed that in 2021, about 7,600 abortions were performed in Finland, compared with 10,700 in 2011. In 1975, the […]
MP Rydman reports the harassing article to the police
Congressman Will Rydman (NCP) has told Yle that he plans to file a criminal complaint with the police over an article about his alleged harassment of young women and girls. "Without a doubt, I will file a request for an investigation. It is absolutely impossible to ignore when such outrageous claims are made in public," […]
The city’s employees suffer from major wage disturbances in Vantaa, Helsinki
Since the payroll system update, there have been serious shortcomings in the salaries of employees in both the cities of Helsinki and neighboring Vantaa, and some of the IT problems have continued since April. Although it is difficult to estimate the exact number of victims, the City of Helsinki’s financial administration reported about 7,000 countless […]
Finland will expand the right to abortion as the citizens’ initiative progresses in Parliament
The decision on the report will then be taken in the plenary session of Parliament. The citizens’ initiative contains several changes to a law dating from the 1970s. While it is unlikely that the initiative will be adopted as it stands, some proposed amendments could be made fairly quickly by the legislators. Mia Laiho (NCP), […]
HS poll: The majority opposed Turkey’s demands
According to a recent poll by Helsingin Sanomat, 70 per cent of Finns are not in favor of making concessions to Turkey from NATO membership. Only 14 percent of respondents thought that Finland should change its laws to comply with Turkey. According to an HS poll, Basic Finns were most likely to make concessions, while […]
Forecasts: Mercury will remain above 30 ° C in many parts of Finland this week
Such a heat wave is rare in June. “Daytime temperatures are almost 10 degrees higher than usual, so we’re not talking about anything typical now. The difference is noticeable when comparing current figures with long-term statistics, ”he said. This year’s highest temperature, 31.2 degrees, was measured on Sunday in Nuuksio, Espoo. According to forecasts, there […]
A Finnish startup is building a € 400 million plant to supply textile fiber to Zara, Patagonia, for example
Infinited Fiber on Monday said the facility is expected to operate at full capacity in 2025 and directly employ about 250 people, in addition to 50 on-site support functions such as maintenance, logistics and services. The construction and installation phase is estimated to create 120 person-years and an additional 800 jobs will be created as […]
Police should re-examine Rydman’s behavior, the party secretary says
POLICE SECRETARY the National Coalition Party, Kristiina Kokkoestimates on Monday that police and authorities should reconsider allegations of misconduct. Wille Rydman (NCP), a 36-year-old second-term MP. Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday was revealed that several women have accused the decision maker of pressure to drink and sexual speech.
Forecasts promise warm weather for Midsummer
Rainy fronts run through the north of the country between Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures are then forecast to rise closer to 20 ° C as the high-pressure system in south-eastern Finland strengthens. – Thursday’s rainy front is bigger, but there is no need to be afraid of getting wet in the south, Huutonen said. Night […]
Rydman’s allegations of harassment subjugated NCP’s leadership "high pressure"the parliamentary expert says
The leadership of the Opposition Party (NKP) is under strong pressure to clearly state what kind of behavior the party accepts from its own MPs, a researcher at the University of Turku Markku Jokisipilä said Yle Radio 1’s Ykkösaamu program on Monday morning. Jokisipilä’s comments come after Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday published an article contains […]
HS: NBI investigates NCP parliamentarian
Helsingin sanomat newspaper on Sunday, several women reported allegations to the National Coalition Party legislature Wille RydmanThe 36-year-old used his political position to connect with young women and girls. However, no evidence of the crime was found during the police investigation. Several women told HS that Rydman served them drinks and occasionally served alcohol to […]
Friday leaves: Mandatory Swedish, border fences and safe swimming
Finland does not make Swedish high school examinations compulsory, the newspaper said News Finn reports Friday morning. Minister of Education Li Andersson (left) said such changes to high school degree requirements would not make sense and would only make graduation more demanding for students. The story is also mentioned in Swedish Hufvudstadtsbladet (HBL). The HBL […]
Monday Magazines: Bridges, Congestion, and Budgets
The construction of Helsinki’s crown bridges between Laajasalo and Hakaniemi is attracting attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper readers on Monday. HS has pictures of the first stages of a 1.2-kilometer-long bridge rising from the sea between Korkeasaari Zoo and Laajasalo. Finland’s longest bridge costs the city about 326 million euros. The project was initially controversial, as […]
HS: Rents in Finland may jump this year due to a common clause in the leases
Contracts may also include a clause linking the increase to the consumer price index and setting a minimum annual increase. Anne ViitaThe Chief Operating Officer of Suomen Tenants told Helsingin Sanomat on Monday that in the latter case, the minimum increase is typically about three percent. Some leases stipulate that the rent must be reviewed […]
Keskiviikon lehdet: Jatkuva yllätys Turkin osastolla, leikkipaikkaruokailu, pääministerin pohja
Suomen ja Ruotsin Nato-jäsenyysprosessi on ollut kolmen viikon ajan pysähdyksissä Turkin vastustuksen vuoksi, joka keskittyy lähinnä väitteisiin, että maat tukevat kurditerroristeja. Turkki käynnisti molempia maita painostavan kampanjan kurdikysymyksestä ja aseiden vientikielloista 13. toukokuuta, viisi päivää ennen kuin Suomi ja Ruotsi jättivät jäsenhakemuksensa Brysselissä. Sisään Ilta-Sanoman haastattelut, presidentti Sauli Niinistö sanoi, ettei ollut syytä epäillä Turkin […]
The municipal sector will find a preliminary agreement on working conditions for hundreds of thousands
The organizations announced yesterday that they would not shed light on the content of the preliminary agreement until possible approvals. The solution applies to most occupational groups in the municipal sector, including teachers, early childhood educators, bus drivers, library workers and some social and health care workers – but not members of the Association of […]
Monday’s newspapers: Signs of recession, rising energy costs and donations to Ukrainians
Rising inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have increased fears of a future recession in Finland. However, economists said Helsingin sanomat newspaper that there is no need to worry too much, saying that Finland is now better prepared to cope with the recession than during the recession of the early 2010s. In the aftermath of […]
Seven police are accused of using pepper spray against protesters in Helsinki
A total of 16 protesters received police pepper because they refused to stop traffic on Kaisaniemenkatu in Helsinki. Read more: Police suspected of beating pepper spray on protesters in the Finnish capital (9.12.2020) In the opinion of the Police Board, the use of pepper spray was justified (9.10.2020) Finnish police spray a peaceful demonstration in […]
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, […]
The recommendation for the fourth vaccine expanded in Finland
Mika SalminenTHL’s director of health security, described the decision as significant because many people aged 70-79 suffer from chronic diseases that increase the risk of infection. Helsingin Sanomat asked Salminen why the fourth dose is not recommended for all age groups. “These people benefit most clearly from the fourth dose,” he replied. “When it comes […]
Russia is blocking access to Yle’s website
Russia’s Federal Communications Regulatory Authority Roskomnadzor has blocked most of Yle’s services in Russia. The Yle.fi website appeared in Roskomnadzor’s register of banned sites on Thursday. The decision to close the Yle.fi domain was made by the Russian Public Prosecutor’s Office on 27 May. Screenshot of Roskomnadzor’s websiteYle Yle’s Finnish-language online services, Yle Uutiset and […]
HS: A new sub-variant of omikron could lead to a wave of infection in the summer
“Since mid-May, its share has started to grow clearly and the trend points to a clear increase,” he commented. The sub-variant can be detected directly by a standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. It is believed to have caused about eight percent of the infections found in the area last week. Lehtonen expects BA.5 to […]
The Court of Appeal takes into account Räsänen’s remarks related to homosexuality
Read more: Finnish legislature acquitted of desecrating comments on homosexuals (March 31, 2022) According to the court, Räsänen also did not want to offend or denigrate homosexuals. The prosecutor demanded a 120-day fine from the former board member. “Under no circumstances may the verdict take effect,” said Anu Mantila, the public prosecutor told me YLE […]
Vanhanen: Finland is ready to continue the debate on its way to NATO
“The decision was based on a thorough analysis of the security environment and the democratic process. Applying for membership has received widespread public support. “ Vanhanen hoped that membership would be ratified without undue delay, and decided not to mention Turkey. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has accused Finland and Sweden of securing terrorists […]
Finland may have given up face masks too early, Lindén says
“But I would have liked the mask to continue to be used at least until May.” The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) abandoned its extensive mask recommendation in mid-April. According to Lindén, the decision was sudden and surprising. “It almost immediately stopped using the mask,” he told the newspaper. Lindén has seen a […]
TS: Gang members are looking for work as prison guards
Members of the criminal gang have tried to infiltrate the Finnish prison staff, says Turku Sanomat. Dozens of people who took part in organized criminal groups have applied for jobs in penitentiaries, it says. It is still unclear whether they have succeeded. The Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rise), which manages 26 prisons, relies on background checks […]
