Tag: Satakunta
More than 40 percent of Finns voted in advance
Four years ago, the total voting percentage dropped to 72.1 percent. This year, the percentage of advance voting was particularly high in the constituencies of Lapland (45.4%), Pirkanmaa (44.5%) and Satakunta (43.4%). The lowest voting percentage was in Åland (19.7%) and Uusimaa (37.4%). Nationally, the voting percentage of women is 42.1 and that of men […]
More than 40% of Finns received private healthcare compensation from Kela in 2022
In 2022, Kela paid reimbursements for doctor’s fees, treatment, research and dental care to 2.26 million people who used private healthcare. “The number of recipients of Kela compensation shows that private services are really important to Finns. Private health care services are used especially for dental care,” commented a Kela expert. Timo Hujanen. The conditions […]
YLE: Finns have cast more than a million votes in advance
Early voting seems to have gained popularity after the 2019 parliamentary elections, when 22 percent of voters had voted a week before election day. The number of those entitled to vote increased by almost 27,000 over the course of four years. The polling stations have been especially busy in Pirkanmaa and Satakunta, where during voting […]
A fifth of Finnish voters have voted in advance
On the fourth day of early voting, 20.9 percent of eligible voters living in Finland had voted, the highest percentage in Satakunta and Lapland.
Almost 500 entrepreneurs are running in the parliamentary elections
Next are Kokooomus with 70 candidates and Liike Nyt with 64 candidates. Liike Nyt has the largest share of entrepreneur candidates, with 37% of candidates being entrepreneurs. CEO of Suomen Yrittäjät ry Mikael Pentikäinen expressed his satisfaction with the increase in entrepreneur candidates and said that “entrepreneurs are a significant group of candidates in several […]
The hunting harvests of white-tailed deer and red deer are decreasing in Finland
However, the number of white-tailed deer felled last season decreased by about 9% and the total harvest was about 7,000 animals less than the previous season. The decrease in the hunting harvest was particularly evident in the border areas of Satakunta, Pohjois and Etelä Häme and Varsinais Suomen game management districts. The white-tailed deer population […]
TVO: The start of OL3 was moved from April 15 to April 17
The latest hiccup is due to the fact that the safety valves have to be services, which are services when the reactor is shut down before resuming the test production phase. There was a mistake detected one of the valves in connection with the periodic tests performed at the start-up in early February. The third […]
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 […]
Kaikkonen: We must not allow persecution based on nationality to penetrate
Ministry officials are also considering the possibility of completely banning real estate purchases by Russians. They are expected to present their conclusions in December. On Tuesday, Kaikkonen considered the government’s proposal important in terms of national security, but tried to suppress the discussion about a complete ban. “Even though we take our security very seriously, […]
The hospital district of Southwest Finland is introducing Covid-19
Pfizer’s oral Covid-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid will be introduced this week in the hospital district of Southwest Finland. It can be given to people at risk and can only be prescribed after a positive Covid test. According to the district, treatment should be started within five days of the onset of Covid symptoms. The medicine […]
On Midsummer weekend, temperatures headed toward 30 degrees
Much of the country can expect a hot season this Midsummer weekend. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the temperature in the southern and central parts of the country will rise to 25 degrees Celsius. "hot" In Finland) around Friday at noon on Midsummer’s Eve. On Saturday, the temperature of mercury in these parts is […]
Thursday’s newspapers: courage and perseverance, forest fire warnings, banned from parliament
The cost of living in Finland will rise, and this Thursday Helsingin sanomat newspaper interviews the Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) government’s difficult decisions in this exceptional situation. The country’s consumer prices rose by seven per cent year-on-year in May as euro area inflation peaked. "The coming months will be difficult, ”the minister acknowledged, […]
Magazine: Huhtasaari, a MEP from basic Finns, does not intend to run in the re-election
MEP Laura Huhtasaari (The Finn) has announced that he does not intend to run in the next European Parliament elections in June 2024, says the People of Satakunta. "I want to live permanently in Finland with my mother and family," he explained. Huhtasaari, who has become known in Finnish politics as a Eurosceptic, currently lives […]
A sure sign of summer: Finland is preparing for the forest fire season
Despite the relatively cold temperatures in Finland, the start of reconnaissance flights for forest fires is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. The first such flights will start departing at any time in the regions of Pirkanmaa, Satakunta and Southwest Finland, says in a press release. Mika Kurvinensenior officer at the […]
British Secretary of Defense: "Incomprehensibly" Britain would not defend Finland, Sweden, if it were attacked
British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace said it would be "incomprehensibly" that Britain will not defend Finland and Sweden if either country is attacked, whether they have joined NATO or not. Wallace commented at a joint press conference with the Finnish Minister of Defense. Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) in Helsinki on Wednesday. British Defense Minister Ben […]
Sunny start to the week, but a cool May Day ahead
Predictors say the last week of April begins in the sun, but ends in the cold, at the same time as the May Day celebrations. "On Monday and Tuesday, there may still be more than ten degrees Celsius in southern Finland. But overall, the weather is getting cooler early next week," Meteorologist of the Finnish […]
The Finnish Immigration Service will set up new reception centers on 21 April
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to add accommodation in existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for coordinating, planning and supervising the reception system. The Finnish Immigration Service has reception centers […]
School closures are expected as municipal strikes spread to several Finnish cities
Public sector employees are organizing a series of strikes to put pressure on employer groups to accept pay rise demands. The unions currently involved in the industrial action represent, among others, nurses, teachers, doctors and staff from schools and early childhood education and other municipal services. Minister of Labor Tuula Haatainen (SDP) has taken a […]
Thursday Magazines: Lessons, Relief Centers, Winter Vacation
The Finnish government decided on Tuesday to increase Finnish military spending by 2.2 billion euros, and on Wednesday the head of the defense forces Timo Kivinen and the Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) held a press conference where they told them exactly what they were going to do with the new funding. Looking at […]
The biggest jump in foreign language speakers in Finland
The number of speakers of foreign languages increased by more than 25,000 last year, which is the largest number since Finland’s independence. The number of native speakers of the three official languages - Finnish, Swedish and Sámi – decreased by almost 11,000. At the same time, the total population grew by more than 14,000 people, […]
Restaurants in Finland are open again until midnight
Until yesterday, restaurants selling mainly alcohol had to close at 6 pm and those selling mainly food at 9 pm. The Finnish government decided to ease the restrictions on Friday. The restrictions are valid until the end of the month and will be lifted completely on 1 March. Gathering restrictions were also changed yesterday in […]
Thursday’s newspapers: The future of telework, Åland returns Covid tests, children in trucks
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Finnish government intends to end its national telework recommendation before March. Jyväskylän Central Finland It is reported in the morning papers that, according to a recent opinion poll, 55 per cent of Finns who worked remotely during the coronavirus pandemic would like to continue working remotely either […]
Last year, the fisheries management fees paid amounted to EUR 9.7 million
The result was clear: payments were highest in North Karelia (7.28%), Kainuu (7.17%) and Lapland (7.10% of the population). The lowest payments were made in Ostrobothnia (2.97%), Southern Ostrobothnia (3.21%) and Satakunta (3.66%). Relatively enthusiastic fishermen were also shown from Northern Ostrobothnia, Central Finland and Savo. More than 5% of them paid a fisheries management […]
HS: Nearly 50 municipalities were left unrepresented in county councils
The largest of the municipalities was the municipality of Akaa with more than 16,000 inhabitants in Pirkanmaa. A total of 25 municipal candidates competed for the position of Pirkanmaa Welfare Services Council. Voting turnout in Aka was only 44.2 per cent, which is 5.2 percentage points less than in Pirkanmaa and 3.3 percentage points lower […]
Finland’s population is moving, but 2 million people need expert help
The aim of the new interactive obesity map of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is to highlight Finland’s growing problem and send an urgent message about the ticking time bomb that will affect the residents’ future health. Using scientific prediction models, the map shows how many people are likely to suffer from […]
The right to release neo-Nazi suspects in Kankaanpää
The Satakunta District Court has decided to release four suspects from members of a far-right terrorist cell in the town of Kankaanpää in southwestern Finland. A fifth suspect was released earlier last month. Five men aged 23-26 were arrested in December on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack, the first time in Finland that charges […]
Government and regional authorities tighten Covid restrictions as daily cases reach record highs
The Finnish government and regional authorities are planning to introduce or tighten restrictions during Christmas as corona cases continue to increase. On Christmas Eve, the health authority THL again reported a record high number of Covid cases per day, 3,223. The previous record was made just 24 hours ago, when 3,000 infections were diagnosed. However, […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Covid decisions, effects delays and expatriate Finns return for Christmas
There is a sharp rise in Covid cases in Finland, and as the new variant of Omicron is apparently more contagious than previous versions of the coronavirus, greater restrictions are needed in everyday life to slow its spread. The morning paper has a good summary schedule. At 12 noon, the Ministry of Social Affairs and […]
Yle’s investigation: Kankaanpää neo-Nazi gang has had intimidation, harassment, assault
A group of young men dressed in bomb jackets and fighting shoes has been a familiar sight in the town of Kankaanpää in southwestern Finland for years. The group is also known to openly present racist symbols, such as t-shirts with text. "white pride". Earlier this month, the Satakunta District Court ordered five men aged […]
Researchers teach artificial intelligence to master Finnish dialects fluently
Recently, there has been gathering information in the news so that artificial intelligence can understand the dialect of Finnish and Swedish. Computers usually understand Finnish only as a normative standard known as literary language and they need examples of spoken language to improve their algorithms. Because it is impossible to speak a language without speaking […]
Thursday’s newspapers: The Nazis in a small town, the opening of elections and Kiovu’s Covid activities
Investigations into a Nazi terrorist cell in the sleepy village of Kankaanpää made headlines two weeks ago, but little was known about the five men arrested by police. Officials told the world they were suspected of arms crimes and the planning of a terrorist attack, and they were enthusiastic about far-right ideology. Evening paper went […]
One suspect in the Kankaanpää neo-Nazi case was released, but is still being investigated
The Police Department of Southwest Finland announced on Friday that it had released one of the suspects in Kankaanpää who are believed to be members of a far-right terrorist cell. Last Friday, the Satakunta District Court ordered five men aged 23-26 to be arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack. This was the first […]
HS: Investigation into the plot of far-right terrorism, which originated from a minor drug crime
“It just shows how sharp criminal investigators need to be. Things can lead to things that lead to other things.” Toni Sjöblom, The Director of Criminal Investigation, who is responsible for the preliminary investigation of the Police Department of Southwest Finland, told Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Read more: Five young men arrested for preparing terrorist […]
Five young men were arrested for preparing for terrorist offenses in Finland
As part of an extensive investigation, the police are also investigating serious firearms offenses committed for terrorist purposes and serious thefts committed for terrorist purposes, According to YLE. Their activities do not pose an acute threat, wrote Helsingin sanomat newspaper. YLE on Friday highlighted that the investigation is the first of the far-right organization’s suspected […]
Scrap metal prices are rising to an all-time high, and dealers are buying everything they get
The price of scrap metal is now higher than ever Juuso Northwest Sea, whose company in Eurajoki Scrap has a 25 – hectare scrap yard full of bicycle frames, cars and old washbasins. It is located on Satakunta’s Eurajoki in Western Finland and is the largest of its kind in the country. "There is traffic […]
Report: Every third woman in Finland experiences intimate partner violence
According to the Finnish branch of UN Women, one in three Finnish women experiences intimate partner violence at some point in their lives. UN Women is a United Nations organization working for equality and the empowerment of women. This makes Finland the second most dangerous country for women in the EU, with NGO statistics suggesting […]
Monday’s newspapers: Covid passports banned at work, language barriers, lost in the woods
The citizens’ initiative, which opposes the introduction of Covid passports in the workplace, has collected the necessary 50,000 signatures in Parliament. According to a BTI report published by Iltalehti Evening News, the initiative calls for a law in Finland that would prevent the introduction of a corona passport in the workplace. The initiative states that […]
Restaurant restrictions were extended until mid-November in some places in Finland
The government has decided to extend the current restaurant restrictions until at least mid-November. Restrictions on restaurants will continue from 31 October in the areas with the highest levels of infection, ie at the community infection stage. The restrictions apply to the provinces of Southwest Finland, Satakunta, Päijät-Häme, Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia and Uusimaa. […]
The autumn storm hit Finland on Friday
A strong autumn storm that swept much of Finland on Friday and has strong winds, rain, sleet and snow, which is expected to continue on Saturday. From mid-Friday, the strongest winds blew to the southern seaside town of Porvoo, where the wind speed increased by 30.1 m / s. Weather conditions have called for warnings […]
Finland accepts the Covid passport
The Finnish Parliament has voted to approve the temporary Covid Act in plenary on Friday afternoon. MPs also approved the extension of Finland’s border restrictions during the same session. The proposal was approved by 105 votes to 33, and the Covid passport is expected to take effect from midnight on Friday after the president signs […]
Finland announces bill on Covid passport – Parliament will vote this week
The Finnish Covid vaccination certificate – also known as the Covid passport – was officially unveiled at a press conference organized by Parliament’s Social Affairs and Health Committee on Tuesday afternoon. If approved by Parliament in the vote expected this week, the passport will be available on the OmaKanta health portal and is intended to […]
Wednesday Magazines: Covid Hospital Treatments, Football Abuse, and Cold Autumn
Hospitals in Satakunta face the heaviest burden on Covid patients since the onset of the pandemic, tabloid Evening News (IS) reports. As the number of unvaccinated patients increases in intensive care units, chief physicians expect delays in the treatment of non-emergency and non-coronavirus conditions. Similar concerns are still shared by hospitals in Päijät-Häme and Southwest […]
Quick observation in Finnish Covid cases
On Monday, October 4, 6544 new laboratory-confirmed coronavirus infections have been reported in Finland in the last two weeks, which is 445 more than in the previous two weeks, according to THL. Until recently, Finnish covid cases had been steadily declining since the end of August. The number of Covid tests performed in Finland has […]
The Bronze Age sword was found in the Garden of Western Finland
The sword entrusted to the Bronze Age – 2000–4000 years ago – has been found in a garden in Satakunta, Western Finland. The discovery was made using a metal detector Matti Rintamaa In the village of Panelia. The sword was found in about seven different pieces scattered throughout the yard. Although Rintamaa discovered the object […]
Friday’s newspapers: Tinfoil hats, income tax cut, “ordinary mom” makes strong man record attempt
Friday The Hufvudstadsbladet reports this in a parliamentary debate on Thursday night in which sparks fly as MPs debate the government’s plans to introduce so-called Covid passports. Thanks to the documents, people who have been vaccinated against or recovered from the virus have unrestricted access to places such as restaurants or bars. According to the […]
Teleworkers have kept burglars at bay
Teleworking, the closure of borders and the increasing use of surveillance systems are all factors, according to police, in the recent sharp decline in the number of thefts against holiday cottages. Nationwide, cottage burglaries have decreased by more than 40 percent over the past year. In some areas, burglary has dropped by 60 percent. However, […]
Restaurant restrictions will be eased in Finland on Thursday
Restaurants in the acceleration phase areas, on the other hand, must close at 2 p.m. and stop offering alcohol at 1 p.m. The epidemic is currently considered to be under infection in Kymenlaakso, Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Southern Ostrobothnia, South Karelia, Southwest Finland and Uusimaa. Central Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, Kanta-Häme, Northern Ostrobothnia, North Karelia, Northern Savonia, Päijät-Häme, Satakunta […]
Summer may be coming back this weekend when the rains are finally declining
It’s also the warmest day, as low-pressure conditions finally subside and provide a cooler climate. Meteorologists suggest that good weather seekers plan their outdoor activities for this day. Warm weather is forecast to peak in western Finland, where mercury is forecast to rise to 22 degrees on Saturday. Temperatures in south-eastern and southern Finland can […]
Restaurant restrictions tighten through much of Finland
As of Sunday, new restaurant restrictions apply due to the worsening coronavirus situation. In the areas designated as being in the community spread phase, alcohol sales must end at 10 pm, while those in the so-called acceleration phase may serve until midnight. The areas in the community spread phase are Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa and Kymenlaakso, […]
THL: More than half of the most recent infections are diagnosed in younger age groups
According to the latest figures from the Health Agency THL and the Ministry of Health, the number of young people infected with the coronavirus has increased significantly in the last two weeks, especially in the 18-21 age group. . THL has registered a total of 2,895 coronavirus infections in all age groups in the last […]
The government will reintroduce restrictions on bars and restaurants in the acceleration phase areas
The Finnish government intends to reintroduce restrictions on bars and restaurants in areas considered to be in the process of accelerating the pandemic. The new measures will take effect on Saturday, July 31, and the alcohol service will end by midnight and the doors will close at 1 p.m. The restrictions will also reduce normal […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Incoming MP speaks, football fans head to Russia, stormy weather
With national coalition parties Juhana Vartiainen The Iltalehti tabloid speaks to a man who will replace him as an MP. In an interview with Iltalehti Atte Kaleva presented his position on asylum and immigration issues to Finland, saying that issues would be his priority in Parliament. The exchange points to two sides of the national […]
Monday Magazines: Election Winners and Losers
All eyes are on Sunday’s local election results as Monday papers progress through the nationwide revenue stream. Who were the winners? According to Swedish Hufvudstadsbladet, it was a good night for the National Coalition Party (NCP), which was at the forefront of the poll. "The national contact point has seen the votes this spring, which […]
Restrictions on bars and restaurants will be eased throughout Finland
Due to the improvement of the epidemic, restrictions related to the coronavirus in restaurants and bars will be eased to varying degrees on Thursday in Finland, according to the authorities. The country’s most severe restrictions apply in areas considered to be epidemic in the community step, including the regions of Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, Päijät-Häme and […]
A snowstorm will hit Eastern Finland on Thursday, it is possible to accumulate more than 20 cm
There will be heavy snow in Eastern Finland on Thursday and Friday. From Thursday evening, snow can accumulate 10-25 cm. Yle meteorologist Joonas Koskela predicted on Wednesday night that more than 20 cm of snow would accumulate in Eastern and Central Finland. There may be 30 cm of snow in some places. In Lapland, snow […]
General survey: MPs support several municipal centers
A survey by Yle MPs has shown that the majority has changed the law to allow people to register to live in more than one municipality. Any change would mean that people would have the right to live and pay taxes in more than one place. Despite the strong support of MEPs, many respondents highlighted […]
Restaurant restrictions are gradually easing
The closure of the entire six-week restaurants ended in the worst-affected areas of the coronavirus epidemic a few weeks ago. At the same time, the government announced that changes will be made to the restrictions on restaurant and bar operations after the May holiday weekend. According to Yle sources, decisions will be made this week […]
The Finnish government is considering easing restaurant restrictions this week
The Finnish broadcaster announced yesterday that the government will meet on Wednesday to discuss a timetable for easing the restrictions. A formal decision on the easing could be made a day later, paving the way for the adjustment to take effect only on Friday. The measures are planned in the Ministry of Social Affairs and […]
Saimaa received UNESCO Geopark status
The Saimaa region has been granted UNESCO’s global Geopark status, the UN Cultural and Scientific Institute announced on Thursday. The situation is a recognition that the Saimaa Geopark has met strict criteria, including the requirement that the area be inhabited by an internationally significant geological heritage. "UNESCO’s position is a very important international recognition for […]
33 jobs achieve zero accidents
“Of the 87 jobs rated 87 this year, 33 were able to reach the target of zero accidents. This figure is higher than ever before,” says Anna Melleri, VR Group’s Head of Risk Management, who chairs the steering group of the Zero Accident Forum. Safety-rated jobs also included a number of industrial jobs where production […]
Gallery: Ice cubes are piling up on the shores of Lake Finland
Strong winds have created a picturesque ice wall on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi near the municipality of Säkylä in the southwestern part of Satakunta. The phenomenon is caused by low pressure, which has intensified southwest winds across the Gulf of Bothnia and pushed ice to the shore, according to Yle Meteorologist Matti Huutonen. "As […]
Rauma shipyard is delayed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus
The outbreak of coronavirus at the Rauma shipyard in southwestern Finland in February has slowed down the completion of Wasaline’s new passenger ferry. Shipyard company RMC says Wasaline has agreed on a new completion date in mid-June instead of May as agreed in the contract. The new Aurora Botnia vessel operates on the route between […]
The Left Alliance, the offices of the Green Parties, were destroyed in Pori
The windows of both the Left Alliance and the Green Party district offices were blown up over the weekend on the west coast of Pori. The Office of the Left Alliance seems to be targeted first. Both offices are located along South Park in the city center. "Looks like the colors of vandalism ended when […]
Restaurants were closed for three weeks on Tuesday in much of Finland
The establishments covered by the decision include bars, cafés, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs that are open to the public, including their possible outdoor areas. However, such establishments may sell food and beverages, including beverages with an alcoholic strength of not more than 5.5%, to customers. Institutions that are not primarily open to the public may […]
Here's what Finland's 3-week partial shutdown means in your region
Finland begins a three-week period of partial shutdown on Monday. The term used by authorities, sulkutila, is the Finnish equivalent of the words "shutdown" or "lockdown" used in many countries around the world. In Finland however, at least for the time being, there is no curfew in place and outdoor movement is not restricted. The […]
Finland begins 3-week shutdown: Here's what it means in your region
Finland begins a three-week period of partial shutdown on Monday. The term used by authorities, sulkutila, is the Finnish equivalent of the words "shutdown" or "lockdown" used in many countries around the world. In Finland however, at least for the time being, there is no curfew in place and outdoor movement is not restricted. The […]
Health authorities suspect forged corona certificates due to the shipyard’s outbreak
The health authorities of the Satakunta region suspect that the forged coronavirus test certificates may have led to a significant outbreak of the coronavirus at the Rauma city shipyard. The area’s infectious disease doctor Yle’s Ykkösaamun morning radio Raija Uusitalo-Seppälä said the yard may have had shortcomings in screening for negative coronavirus test results, especially […]
Expert: Finland’s increasing corona cases will not decrease until May
Finland’s recently announced new coronavirus restrictions for three weeks are not enough to fight the increase in new cases, according to the administrative doctor of the Helsinki University Hospital District (HUS) Brother–Matti Ulander. He said new cases of infection will only start to fall closer to May. The government announced on Thursday the increased restrictions, […]
The closure of Finland is “the last spurt towards brighter times,” Ohisalo says
Setting restrictions on young people was particularly painful, the minister of education and culture said Annika Saarikko (Center). The Finnish government announced that next week it would present a proposal to close bars, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs in areas that are in the process of accelerating or spreading the epidemic for three weeks. According to […]
How the new closure of Finland will affect you
On Thursday, the government announced that Finland would start a three-week shutdown from March 8. This means that in areas where the virus is in the spread and acceleration phase, an immediate transition to more stringent Tier 2 measures is recommended. These stricter Tier 2 measures apply to seven regions: Helsinki and Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, […]
Finland announced the closure of March
The government has announced the closure of bars and restaurants and expanded distance education, among other things, to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. At a press conference on Thursday morning, the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) reported that part of the country at present "acceleration" and "spread" the phases of the pandemic would […]
Yle Sources: Government refuses to sing, dance Covid politics in bars, restaurants
Yle has learned that the governing parties have agreed on a new restriction banning singing and dancing in licensed facilities. The measures would only apply to hostels located in areas considered to be in the process of spreading the epidemic. According to the latest update of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the […]
Monday’s newspapers: Disease law in force, health care waiting times, war crimes trial in Liberia
Daily tabloid Evening paper start the week with a summary of what the recently amended Infectious Diseases Act can mean for businesses in your area. The restrictions to be implemented will vary depending on the stage of the epidemic in a particular area, it is written. Companies in the area "basic level" according to the […]
Tuesday’s Issues: Parental Concerns, Waving Voters and Endangered Mollusks
Evening paper asked parents in the metropolitan area if they were concerned about the current situation. The responses were mixed, with some saying they were particularly concerned about school cases, while others were pleased that primary education continued to work with contact education. Iltalehti reports that many readers have asked why parents of primary school […]
The weather in the Finnish capital region is changing, with mercury rising well above 0 ° C
Antti KokkoA meteorologist from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) told the newspaper that mercury rises above the freezing point in areas that extend from the southernmost parts of the country to the northern parts of South Karelia and Satakunta. The rise in temperature, he recalled, makes you very slippery for all road users, from pedestrians […]
Heavy snow, bright cold in this week’s forecast
The second full week of 2021 is roaring like a lion – or a snow leopard? By Monday night, a large low-pressure system will bring snowstorms to much of western Finland. Heavy snow takes effect in up to 21 meters per second. The wind blows the western seas between Hanko and Vaasa. Yle meteorologist Joonas […]
Finnish Meteorological Institute: 2020 was a record warm year in Finland
“Six of Finland’s 10 warmest years have been proven since 2010” highlighted Pauli Jokinen, FMI meteorologist. January, June and November were all the second warmest in history. In November, the monthly high temperature record was broken twice, with mercury first rising to 14.7 ° C in Pori in Satakunta on 3 November and then to […]
Police dismiss a prison authority convicted of ethnic unrest
The Police Department of Southwest Finland has announced that it will dismiss the employee when he was convicted of agitation against an ethnic group. In October, the Satakunta District Court found the man guilty of a charge related to a message written on Facebook and did not grant him leave to appeal. According to a […]
The government is revealing the latest bar and restaurant restrictions
The government has further tightened the opening hours of bars and restaurants and customer capacity restrictions throughout Finland, which are due to take effect on Saturday, December 5. The latest measures vary depending on whether the area is considered to be at the baseline, accelerating, or spreading stage of the epidemic. The counties of Uusimaa, […]
The euro: a success story?
The euro cannot be described as Finland’s success story. It would be fair to say that due to the euro, Finland’s economic growth has been weaker than in the corresponding Western European countries. In addition, over the last ten years or so, there have been a number of support measures for the euro, to which […]
The storm hits Finland
The Finnish Meteorological Institute issued a storm warning on Finnish land and sea areas on Thursday. The strongest gusts of wind are expected after Thursday at noon on the north coast of Ostrobothnia and Satakunta, and the gusts are expected to reach storm readings of up to 25 meters per second and with heavy rainfall. […]
Monday Magazines: Trafficking in Human Beings Task Force, Soccer Champions and Storm Warnings
Daily Helsingin Sanomat reports on Monday morning that the Finnish government intends to set up a special police task force to combat human trafficking. Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo (Green) told HS that there were initially 20 officers and that this number should be seen as a sign of the government’s commitment to this. […]
Thursday’s papers: High winds and extensive power outages, impact of new budget plans
Nearly all of the country’s newspapers on Thursday headlined a storm that hit the country’s western parts overnight, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. Helsinki tabloid Evening News reports that winds had been measured at more than 30 meters per second on the west coast and described severe weather "very dangerous". According to the paper, […]
