Tag: Spotify
Russian prodigy wins music competition in Germany
12-year-old Elisey Mysin’s triumph comes at a time when other European competitions exclude his nationals Elisey Mysin, a young Russian pianist, has been awarded the first prize in her age category of the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf. The event was organized at the end of February. Russia’s pianist won the jury’s affection by […]
Russian piano prodigy wins prestigious prize in Germany
The triumph for 12-year-old Elisey Mysin comes as other European competitions exclude his nationals Young Russian pianist Elisey Mysin has been awarded first prize in her age category at the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event was organized at the end of February. The 12-year-old Russian musician impressed the jury by first […]
Ukraine makes a request to Spotify
Authorities in Kiev asked the Swedish streaming service to remove songs by Russian artists who “support the war” Kiev has requested that Swedish audio streaming service Spotify remove songs by Russia-based artists who “support the war,” the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, Andrey Ermak, told the Times on Sunday. The country has been trying to […]
Spotify announces plans to lay off 6% of workforce
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced Monday that the company plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, or roughly 600 employees. The cuts are a result of financial challenges, according to Ek. The Swedish media streaming giant is one of the largest providers of its kind. Founded in 2006 by Ek and Martin Lorentzon, […]
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
Spotify launches ‘New Year’s Hub’ feature for upcoming celebrations
Los Angeles [US]December 30 (ANI): Music app Spotify is gearing up its users for the coming year with a brand new feature that will be of great help during upcoming festivities. The streaming platform launched the “New Year’s Hub”, a single place for users to access their favorite songs for the party that are in […]
Spotify says goodbye to several of its audio programs
Los Angeles [US]December 15 (ANI): Time is running out for some of the audio show productions on the popular audio streaming service. Spotify recently decided to end the production of some of its audio programs. According to a report by the US-based technology portal, TechCrunch, a spokesperson for Spotify confirmed the end of some audio […]
Events at the end of October: Anyone for conkers?
CPH Conker ChampionshipOct 23, 1pm; Charlie’s Bar, Pilestræde 33, Cph K; free adminThe tradition of the conker game continues. Everyone is invited to try to crack each other’s nuts. This year’s edition is the tenth anniversary. Annual CPH Film Festival21 & 22 Oct; Husets Cinema, Rådhusstræde 13, Cph K; free admin; annualcphfest.comThis year will be […]
Uber Leaks: The lobbyist offered the former Prime Minister of Finland positions in top companies
Alexander Stubb (NCP) and his close aides met representatives of ride-hailing company Uber several times between 2015 and 2016, when Stubb served as prime minister and finance minister, according to leaked documents seen by Yle’s investigative unit MOT. Yle reported on Monday that the files shared by Uber were leaked International Consortium of Investigative Journalists […]
Ed Sheeran – love, hate and plagiarism charges
It’s March 8, 2022 outside the courtroom in London. Today’s main character jumps out of the gray car with tinted windows. He who usually dresses in jeans and a t-shirt today has a black suit and white shirt underneath. The sun and camera flashes are reflected in the black windows of the car. Ed Sheeran […]
APN podcast: Finland’s Midsummer political storm
Revelations about the alleged behavior of the MP Wille Rydman (NCP) for women and underage girls has sparked a heated debate about norms and morals in the Finnish political environment. "I see a lot of public support for changing this, but at the same time I see very strong opposition to changing this culture." media […]
APN podcast: Being self-employed is the only option
The share of foreign entrepreneurs in the capital is growing. Helsinki’s startup center NewCo said that more than 42 percent of its customers had a foreign background last year, compared to 36 percent in 2018. "I don’t want to generalize, but based on my experience and community, I feel it’s purely due to a lack […]
APN Podcast: Is Summer the Most Stressful Season?
The Finnish summer contains a lot of expectations for just a few weeks after a long and dark winter. But parents often say that summer is the most stressful season, as many juggle between work and childcare when Finnish schools are on a ten-week break. According to surveys, Finnish parents are the seventh most respondent […]
APN podcast: The Finnish “market” tradition
Eurozone inflation accelerated to a record 8.1 per cent in May, and this week’s All Points North examines how Finland can cope with rising prices. "Now the big question is how will wage earners adjust to this higher inflation, will there be additional wage increases, how will companies react, what does that mean for collective […]
APN podcast: What is Turkey’s opinion on Finland’s accession to NATO?
Finland and Sweden officially submitted their application to join NATO on Wednesday. Shortly afterwards, it became clear that one of the current members of the union, Turkey, had blocked the preliminary examination of their applications. The development raises doubts as to whether NATO will be able to accept the first phase of the application process […]
President Niinistö intends to call Putin and discuss the changed situation
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö calls the President of Russia Vladimir Putin To discuss the changed situation after it was announced on Thursday that Finnish political leaders support the application to join NATO. Niinistö told his plans to the Swedish news agency TT in an interview published on Friday afternoon and said he wanted to address […]
APN podcast: All sections of NATO
"Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay" President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement on Thursday. This week’s All Points North period will monitor Finland’s countdown to submitting a NATO application when the Kremlin swears an answer to the Finnish leadership’s announcement. You can listen to the […]
Eurovision kicks off with Ukraine favourites, and Finland sending The Rasmus
Vocalist Lauri Ylönen said the band he fronts, The Rasmus, have a good chance of bringing Finland to the Eurovision Song Contest finals, adding that he would vote for Ukraine's entry to "show that we stand together." Finland's Eurovision hopes this year rest on The Rasmus, one of the country's most internationally successful bands that […]
APN podcast: When skin color is a weapon in online chat
This week, APN is exploring online social forums and the polarized debate that often occurs there – and racism. Yle’s journalist Veli-Pekka Hämäläinen found that stories where an immigrant could be charged with a crime were more likely to arouse passions online. Hämäläinen watched six sex crime stories in which the perpetrator was an immigrant […]
APN podcast: Who is Finnish enough for Finland?
Why do some people born and raised in Finland say they are others in society? "I think it’s because of the look. Many of us who don’t look Finnish because Finnish is generally a very narrow concept, so if you don’t look Finnish – I mean skin color, hair color, maybe your eye color is […]
Monday’s newspapers: No to NATO, Russian fake news, May Day snow
The most read article in Helsingin Sanomat on Monday morning is a to interview With the Member of the Left Alliance Anna Kontulaone of only 11 of Finland’s 200 legislators who have publicly stated that they do not support NATO’s application to join NATO. Why not, HS asks. Membership does not necessarily increase Finland’s security, […]
Friday’s newspapers: Conciliation Committees, Import Administrators and State-Owned Companies in Russia
The ongoing public sector wage dispute is in the news again this week, and nurses lifted the strike – but are threatening mass layoffs instead. On Friday in Helsingin Sanomat dispute analysiswhich will look at the Conciliation Committee, which is meeting this week to try to find a solution. The committee is convened in disputes […]
APN podcast: No, Russia is not "transfer of equipment to the Finnish border"
Is Russia transferring munitions to the Finnish border? Last week’s headlines suggested that could happen, but the reality is quite different. The source was a video filmed in Russia and published on social media, but it didn’t show much. Charly Salonius-PasternakA researcher at the Institute of International Affairs told the APN podcast that most of […]
Avicii – part 2
The atmosphere is uplifting on the luxury hunt where Avicii’s team gathers after the concert on the Ultrafestival’s big stage, March 22, 2013. That the house audience’s favorite DJ offered a bluegrass band and played country songs was not well received by the audience. In Måns Mosesson’s book Tim: the biography of Avicii describes how […]
Avicii – part 1
The darkness has settled and it is completely packed in front of the big stage. The euphoric folk sea bathes in the flashing light show while they move in time to the thumping music. Behind the DJ booth is the biggest star shot of recent times in the house sky and he seems to have […]
Spotify announces Russia’s exit day
The Swedish audio streaming service will not be available from next Monday Russians will not be able to use Spotify from next Monday, the Swedish audio streaming service announced on Thursday. The impending withdrawal was not revealed until the end of March, with a new law on fake news cited as the cause. Users from […]
APN podcast: Working to survive in Finland
The strike wave sweeps across Finland as people try to dent into the cost of living crisis. Paper workers are on strike at UPM, municipal staff are struggling across the country – and a large nurses’ strike is exposing cracks in the Finnish healthcare system. "We are apparently on strike because of poor pay. I […]
Spotify sets a deadline for Russia
The Swedish audio streaming service will not be available from next Monday Russians will not be able to use Spotify from next Monday, the Swedish audio streaming service announced on Thursday. The impending withdrawal from the nation was first announced by Spotify at the end of March, with Russia’s law on fake news cited as […]
Finland’s goal is to streamline the permit procedure for Ukrainians applying for work
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has announced its plans to speed up the employment processes of Ukrainians who have sought asylum in Finland during the war in their home country. A residence permit that allows Ukrainians to work in Finland could be available within a couple of weeks, Director General of the Agency Jari Kähkönen […]
APN Podcast: The Return of Covid and Biblical Hate Speech
Finns seem to have accepted the pandemic as an everyday part of life, but how will the healthcare system cope with new coronavirus infections rising to all-time highs? Yle’s journalist Hannu Tikkala told the All Points North podcast that the planned nurses’ strike could affect decisions on new rules to alleviate the virus, as more […]
Spotify is testing TikTok-inspired podcast feed
Stockholm [Sweden]March 29 (ANI): The Swedish provider of audio streaming and media services Spotify is testing a new podcast feature that uses a vertical TikTok-style news feed to improve the podcast discoverability of the app. According to Tech Crunch, the news feed feature, which is currently being tested, will provide users with 60-second audio clips […]
Spotify stops all operations in Russia after the country’s attack on Ukraine
Stockholm [Sweden]March 26 (ANI): The Swedish provider of audio streaming and media services Spotify has announced that they will “interrupt” their service in Russia, apparently indefinitely, in the middle of the country’s continued military operation in Ukraine. Earlier this month, the company had shut down its payment service in Russia. According to Variety, in a […]
APN podcast: How does Finland welcome Ukrainians?
This week’s All Points North podcast asks how the Finnish authorities intend to help Ukrainians settle in Finland as they seek refuge in the war in their home country. "This is a European war. So when helping Ukrainians, for example here in Finland, Finns help themselves," Natalia Taesmae The Union of Ukraine in Finland told […]
Eva survey: 60% back Finland’s accession to NATO
About 60 percent of people would support Finland’s accession to the NATO Military Alliance, according to the results of the Values and Attitudes survey conducted by the Finnish Business Forum (Eva). The result It represents 34 percentage points of support for Finland’s membership compared to a similar poll last autumn, and is the highest level […]
APN podcast: Security policy on the Russian border
This week’s All Points North podcast asks why some political parties have a harder time than others deciding how to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. For some, like the Coalition, the answer is simple: join NATO. When public opinion changes in favor of this option, it is difficult for other parties to make a […]
Niinistö and Zelensky talk about Finland’s support for Ukraine
Sauli Niinistö spoke with Ukraine on Friday Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone, the Office of the President of the Republic says. According to Niinistö’s office, the duo discussed the war in Ukraine and Finland’s aid and support to the country. The need for the safe evacuation of civilians and the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power […]
APN podcast: Finland is facing a changed world
As Russia’s war against Ukraine approaches for the third week, the All Points North podcast analyzes the response of Finnish society to the crisis. APN is visiting the extradition center in Tampere, as the aid organizations say they have received "unprecedented" the level of donations after the deadly attack on Russia. "People bring everything from […]
Foreign expert: Finns have misunderstood NATO
President of the United States Joe Biden hosts the President of Finland Sauli NiinistöAt the White House on Friday at 9.30 pm Finnish time to discuss security and defense issues behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The face-to-face meeting in Washington DC is significant, as Biden has not met with other heads of state since the […]
Friday’s newspapers: Niinistö, NATO and helping the Ukrainians
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö head to Washington DC on Friday to meet Joe Biden In the White House with other political leaders. Before the visit, he said that the security situation in Finland is changing drastically and quickly, but it is important to keep a clear head. This has inevitably led to speculation in Finland […]
APN podcast: How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect Finland
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will change the world as we know it and bring Finland’s foreign policy to a standstill. For the first time in Yle’s poll, the majority supports Finland’s NATO application. "In my opinion, the fact that the war started in Ukraine or that the Russians were escalating the war in Ukraine was […]
Spotify closes its offices in Russia
Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): In response to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, the Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify has closed its offices in the Vladimir Putin-led country “indefinitely.” According to Variety, the company has limited the possibility of discovering the Russian state. connected content on the audio service. It has also removed all content […]
UMK 2022: Indie stars and nostalgic performers invest in Eurovision dreams
The New Music Competition, UMK, organized by Yle, decides which artist represents Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest. This year, the competition features songs in both Finnish and English with themes of life experience, heartache, brazen lust, nostalgia and even atheism. The songs were chosen by a panel of experts. The UMK22 finals will be […]
“You must fight for your right to party” says British boys, who offer to represent Denmark at Eurovision
The annual Danish Melody Grand Prix is approaching. Next weekend, March 5, the public will choose who will represent them at Eurovision in May. One of the acts is Full Effect, which is to perform the song ‘Rave With The Hard Boys’. Two of the band members, Zachary Rune (Zacdaddy) and Alexander Scott Dyrbye (Beefsupreme), […]
President Niinistö: EU-Russia relations may cooler than during the Cold War
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said on Tuesday that the Minsk process, which aimed to give autonomy to some regions of Ukraine but did not grant them independence, is now dead. Niinistö said it is difficult to predict what will happen next. "The crisis is no longer a European crisis, it has been addressed by the […]
APN podcast: The unbearable cost of living (in Finland)
Is “Finnishization” such a bad thing? Yes, according to most Finns. The time of the Cold War, when Finland navigated the geopolitical minefield, has been in the news since some world leaders mentioned it as a possible solution to the crisis in Ukraine. You can listen to the entire podcast on the embedded player here, […]
APN Podcast: A convoy of demands, disruptions, and disappointments
This week, All Points North assessed the consequences of the Convoy Finland protest, which shut down traffic in central Helsinki and led police to arrest about 70 protesters. Protesters had called for an end to all Covid restrictions, among other demands, in anger and frustration after a two-year pandemic seemed to spread to protesters who […]
Spotify censored my Saudi-blasted Rogan look Kyle Kulinski
The progressive commentator said that his speech on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and war crimes in Yemen may have caused old episodes to be removed. Spotify seems to have censored an old episode of the Joe Rogan Experience show due to criticism made in it against Saudi Arabia, the guest in the program has claimed. Kyle […]
China’s Olympic signals, cats as influencers, V’s congress
Hour one: The Olympics have opened. What did Xi Jinping want to signal with the party ceremony? Spotify and the podcast quarrel The cats that have thousands of followers Europe’s response to Russia’s challenge Chronicle by Ulrika Knutson The panels Two hours: Left Party Congress, commentary by Fredrik Furtenbach The important election manifestos, how do […]
APN podcast: Is Finland on its way to Olympic success?
This week, All Points North will evaluate the opportunities for Finnish athletes at the Beijing Winter Olympics, as Finland aims to maintain its proud record of medals in all competitions since the first Games of 1924. Preparations for the games have been overshadowed by the Covid pandemic as well as the diplomatic boycott, however Ilkka […]
Roundup: Spotify covid-19 disinformation controversies continue to escalate
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Kela complains about the disappearance of Posti’s sensitive mail
The post office has lost a package that Kela left at the post office in Kouvola more than two months ago. Kela tried to mail a package of documents to its scanning center on November 26, 2021, but Posti cannot find the package. The package included benefit applications and documents from about 20 people. Due […]
Russia sends a security message to the Finnish Foreign Ministry, according to the OSCE
Finland and other members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) were asked by Russia whether they intended to honor their commitments "not to strengthen their safety at the expense of the safety of others." Finland confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a message from the Russian Embassy on behalf of […]
MP poll: Russia’s threat has increased
According to Yle’s MP survey, most Finnish legislators believe that the threat to Russia has increased in recent months. Relations between Russia and the West have tightened since last year, as the build-up of Russian troops on Ukraine’s borders has raised fears of a resurgence of the conflict. At the same time, the debate on […]
Spotify responds to Joe Rogan’s dispute and names podcasts about COVID-19
According to The Verge, the counseling will lead to Spotify’s COVID-19 center, which provides credible and up-to-date information about the pandemic. To increase transparency in the handling of the issue, Spotify will publish its COVID-19 Content Policy and General Platform Rules publicly on its website. Spotify says anyone who violates the rules can be removed […]
Spotify will warn of fake news about Covid
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APN Podcast: What Can You Do When Mail Loses Your Email?
More than half of Finland’s MPs now have seats at all levels of government after the health, social and emergency services council elections on Sunday. Yle’s political journalist Hannu Tikkala told the All Points North podcast that this convergence of power could prove tricky. "I find that problematic. First, it is about time and resources. […]
Yle’s election poll: Voters choose hometown candidates instead of parties
The candidate’s home municipality will be a decisive factor for voters in electing representatives to the new health care councils in Finland’s first provincial elections. According to a survey commissioned by Yle on key factors affecting voters, about 39 per cent of respondents said they would prefer to vote for a candidate in their own […]
Yle’s election analysis: Marin v Orpo, Keskusta v Finns, coalition clashes
Yle will host a leadership debate on the Thursday evening before the last polling day for the provincial election on Sunday, January 23, and a party poll published earlier in the day will add new dimensions to the debate. Opposition Party (NCP), led by Petteri Orpo, reached the top of the vote again and increased […]
Friday’s newspapers: More on Prime Minister’s NATO statement, small town concerns, continued vaccine hesitation
Friday’s newspapers continue to react to the nuances in the foreign and security policy statements of Finland’s leaders, with NATO and Russia still as the main issues. The prime minister spoke to the news agency Reuters on Wednesday Sanna Marin said it is "really unlikely" that Finland would apply for NATO membership at least during […]
APN podcast: Is Finland joining NATO?
Does Finland join NATO? This week’s All Items North is evaluating the debate. After months of discussion and diplomacy by political leaders, Finland’s attachment to the so-called The NATO option is clear. It is an idea that Finland can decide for itself whether or not to join the military alliance. The matter will bubble to […]
Yle’s election compass: Most candidates are in favor of free contraception for those under 25 years of age
The majority of candidates in the provincial elections who responded to Yle’s election compass are in favor of offering free contraception to young people under the age of 25 in their own territory. About three in four respondents gave the idea a green light and said they either fully or somewhat agreed with free contraception. […]
The advance voting rate is 16%
By Sunday evening, about 16.3 per cent of those entitled to vote had voted in the Finnish provincial elections, with advance voting time open until Tuesday. This equates to approximately 640,500 votes in Finland’s historic, council vote for the first time. The residents of Etelä-Savo used the most in advance voting, as one in five […]
Advance voting in county council elections 8.5 per cent
About 8.5 percent of Finland’s 3.9 million eligible voters have already taken the opportunity to vote before next week’s election day on Sunday, January 23rd. That means about 333,000 people. Advance ballot boxes opened across the country on Wednesday, and the first couple of polling stations were busier than last year’s municipal elections. However, due […]
Yle’s election analysis: Party leaders argue over Sote’s policy, immigration, taxation
Leaders of the three parties at the forefront of the polls met in a county council election debate hosted by Yle on Thursday night. During the debate, the leaders of the two largest opposition parties Petteri Orpo National Coalition Party (NCP) and Riikka Purra Basic Finns – challenged the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) over […]
APN podcast: Do Finnish voters care about healthcare?
The first All Points North period in 2022 will focus on Finland’s historic, first provincial elections. However, despite the election landmark and its possible seismic changes to the provision of social, health and emergency services in Finland, opinion polls predict low turnout. Circulating supplier of APN Melanie Hall took to the streets of Tampere to […]
Spotify unveils new podcast from Obama titled “The Big Hit Show”
Stockholm [Sweden], January 6 (ANI): The Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify has announced ‘The Big Hit Show’, a new podcast documentary series from Higher Ground Productions, former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company. According to Variety, the new podcast series will be released on January 12 this year. ‘The Big Hit Show’, […]
APN Podcast Special Offer: Looking Back to 2021
The big story of 2021 in Finland and the rest of the world was still a coronavirus pandemic. But much more happened. Throughout the year, the All Points North podcast covered the country’s municipal elections, including exclusive, in-depth interviews with the leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties in English (!). Nine interviews – from a […]
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What makes so many Finnish young people feel unwell? This is how Helsingin-Sanomat (HS) asks on its front page on Friday. Even one in four young Finns suffers from a mental health disorder, according to recent data from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Figures show that symptoms of depression and anxiety have […]
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has proposed implementing a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for employees in the social and healthcare sector. The mandate would only apply to those who work closely with patients in high-risk groups. As per the proposal, employees can refuse to take the vaccine if there are valid medical reasons. In […]
APN podcast: Finland’s far-right terrorists and job opportunities outside the capital
This week, Yle News All Points North North looks at the terrorist plots of Finnish far-right people, politicians who break their own rules in Covid, how staff are forced to get vaccinated and look for work outside Helsinki. You can listen to the full podcast on the embedded player here, through Yle Areena, Spotify, Apple […]
APN podcast: Behind the curtain of the Finnish Covid departments
This week, the All Points North podcast draws a curtain on Finland’s Covid booths, finds out what happens when restaurants don’t recognize a vaccine certificate, and hears from a charity that wants to deliver gifts to children this Christmas. "I didn’t know until I went there that there are people in this ward who suffer […]
Spotify cancels its Car View feature
Washington [US], November 27 (ANI): The Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify has decided to discontinue its Car View function. The above feature was introduced in 2019 as a way to make the application less distracting and easier to control while driving, reported The Verge. According to the publication, the confirmation of the change initially came […]
Friday Papers: Covid Fears, Ignoring Stop Signs, and Black Friday Waste
On Thursday, Finland’s political leadership announced new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and restaurant restrictions will tighten and disguise the recommendations. On Friday, the papers deal with the emergency a new version in South Africa, as well as the possible extension of the use of the Covid Passport to allow event organizers […]
APN Podcast: Taxing the Gig Economy
Application-based, on-demand companies like Wolt are shaping the relationship between employees and companies. This week, the Yle Points All Points North podcast sheds light on the statutory payments of gig employees under Finnish law. "It’s a very good way to work and earn an income, but you need to know the facts before you start […]
APN podcast: Unpaid wages and football disappointments
When Finland withdrew from its embassy in Afghanistan, some of those who worked there fell behind. They had to be paid for two weeks of work in August, but it has still not been paid. As the economic situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, this week’s APN podcast tried to find out if they could get their […]
APN podcast: Occasional healthcare and Finnish CV secrets
The All Points North podcast wonders why someone looking for HIV contraception said they were turned away from the emergency department at Haartman Hospital in Helsinki. This person also told the APN that he had been given false information about getting the drug from the HUS medical helpline, which told him to book a private […]
APN Podcast: Fighting Discrimination and Prime Minister Explosions
In this week’s program, the APN looks at Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s (SDP) spit with the “boomers,” the racist scandal in board games and allegations of discrimination in pay practices were all part of the program. You can listen to the entire podcast on the embedded player here, via Yle Areena, Spotify or Apple Podcasts, […]
Ohisalo: Police called on schools to protect children from vaccine groups
Minister of the Interior and President of the Green League Maria Ohisalo told Yle’s Ykkösaamu breakfast program on Saturday morning that police officers have been called to the school to protect children from groups against vaccines. "I have to say we have had a police officer in the school yard to make sure the children […]
Iltalehti: The University of Helsinki offered students jobs based on their Finnish surname
The University of Helsinki is investigating allegations that the department engaged in discriminatory recruitment practices when selecting students for vacant positions. According to a report In the press of Iltalehti, the Faculty of Theology approached four students about the possibility of organizing Islamic education in primary school and informed them that they had been selected […]
The Weeknd postpones tour – promises even bigger concerts
Pop star The Weeknd is postponing his upcoming tour. It writes the Canadian singer on the social media Instagram. Two of the tour’s concerts should have taken place at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen in September next year. The tour should have started on January 14 next year. But according to The Weeknd itself, it […]
Friday Magazines: Covid Rise, Climate Demonstrations and Firewood Vending Machine
Helsinki tabloid Ilta-Sanomat reviews the latest figures Covid hospitalizations in Finland and points out that at a press conference on Thursday Pasi Pohjola according to the ministry of social affairs and health, the proportion of unvaccinated coronavirus patients was hospitalized in september. "The epidemic situation has clearly deteriorated and, of course, affects unvaccinated populations and, […]
APN Podcast: Can Finland afford not to act to combat climate change?
As climate protesters return to the streets of Helsinki, the All Points North podcast will ask what the costs of tackling climate change are and how they compare to the costs of not taking adequate action now. The Finnish government has been debating this autumn whether agricultural companies are being asked to reduce emissions by […]
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The music from the episode on Spotify In this episode of Life is a Party you will hear: Plura Jonsson (Per) (Whip Me Hard, Fire Mill), Peter LeMarc (Fransson), Mikael Rickfors (The Hollies), Jagoda Talomaa, Rasmus Lindwall (Rob’n’Raz), Robert Wåtz (Rob’n’Raz), Mauro Scocco (Ratata), Niklas Levy, Ingvar Storm, Clabbe (Claes af Geijerstam) (Ola & The […]
Union report: Immigrants in Finland suffer from lower pay, prejudice and discrimination
The report, published on Thursday, says that foreigners face prejudice, unnecessary language requirements, discrimination, lack of recognition of qualifications and lower pay than their Finnish counterparts in the Finnish labor market. The technical trade union TEK commissioned a report which found several defects in the employers. "Many of the disadvantages they face are directly due […]
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 […]
APN Podcast: Opening an Account? Don’t bank on it!
This week’s All Points North podcast asks why some Finnish banks ask customers for a hefty deposit before opening an account – and why some banks pay it faster than others when the account is closed. Sami Tanskanen The University of Eastern Finland says that banking issues weigh on every September, when Finland is filled […]
The employment rate in Finland is 72.8%, when the lobby group warns of a shortage of skilled labor
According to Statistics Finland’s latest Labor Force Survey, Finland’s employment trend rose to 72.8 per cent in August, and there were 104,000 more employed than in the corresponding month of the previous year. This is a very slight improvement on the figures from July, when the interest rate rose to 72.7 per cent. It was […]
The employment rate in Finland is 72.8%, but the lobby group warns of a lack of skilled labor
According to Statistics Finland’s latest Labor Force Survey, Finland’s employment trend rose to 72.8 per cent in August, and there were 104,000 more employed than in the corresponding month of the previous year. This is a very slight improvement on the figures from July, when the interest rate rose to 72.7 per cent. It was […]
Ed Sheeran will play a concert in Copenhagen in August 2022
According to the organizers, it will be a folk festival of dimensions when happy fans occupy the concert area and the British hitmaker goes on stage. – The concert will be created by a round stage in the middle, where the audience stands and sits 360 degrees around. – Øresundsparken is like a blank sheet […]
Ed Sheeran plays a concert in Denmark
According to the organizers, it will be a folk festival of dimensions when happy fans occupy the concert area and the British hitmaker goes on stage. – The concert will be created by a round stage in the middle, where the audience stands and sits 360 degrees around. – Øresundsparken is like a blank sheet […]
APN Podcast: "I encourage them to be bolder"
This week, the Yle News All Points North podcast returns to residence permit barriers after news of measures to speed up the immigration process. You can listen to the full podcast using the embedded player here through Yle Areena, Spotify or Apple podcasts or on your regular podcast player using an RSS feed. The article […]
Spotify to enhance playlists with new “Enhance” feature
Stockholm [Sweden], September 10 (ANI): The Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify launches a new feature called ‘Improve’, which will automatically spruce up your playlists with recommended songs that fit into your music’s existing style. According to The Verge, the feature works through a new enhancement option that now appears at the top of playlists. Tap […]
APN Podcast: Is there a pay gap for foreigners?
This week, the podcast asks if there is a pay gap in Finnish workplaces, and foreigners earn lower wages than their Finnish counterparts. Susanna Bairoh The TEK Association of Engineers says the data from their members suggests it could be a problem. "The results show, now or for a few years, that people from outside […]
Tuesday’s papers: Climate contemplation, council rejection, and golf win
The Finnish budget house will start on Tuesday with negotiations between the government’s parties. The process began in August on a proposal from the Treasury, and now politicians are chewing on it before the final version is born. There is controversy over funding for research and academia, police and unemployment benefits, but the biggest controversy […]
APN podcast: Can Helsinki become an English-speaking city?
Mayor of Helsinki Juhana Vartiainen made waves in Finland when he recently called for the capital to be made an English – speaking city in order to attract foreign workers. The All Points North podcast followed the mayor’s counterattack and watched Helsinki’s increasingly diverse population. You can listen to the full podcast using the embedded […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The evacuation operation in Afghanistan is not over
Finland’s operation to evacuate people from Afghanistan is not over yet, said the Foreign Ministry’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Pekka KaihilahtiNevertheless, the ministry announced the completion of the air evacuation last week. Possible evacuation on land through neighboring countries has been discussed as an option, Kaihilahti told Yle TV1’s morning morning Yle TV1 and added […]
Finland evacuated 413 from Afghanistan when Finnish troops return home
Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto On Saturday night, the USA said that it had helped Finland evacuate another 83 people from the Afghan capital after Finnish troops left Afghanistan on Thursday. These 83 people had traveled to the airport by bus that was stuck at a Taliban checkpoint 700 meters from the airport for 58 hours. […]
Finland evacuated 413 from Afghanistan when Finnish troops return
Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto On Saturday night, Friday, Finland managed to evacuate another 83 people from the Afghan capital, including the guards of the Finnish Embassy in Kabul and their families. These 83 people had traveled to the airport by bus that was stuck at a Taliban checkpoint 700 meters from the airport for 58 […]
Finnish troops are returning from Afghanistan
Finnish troops who had supported the evacuation in Kabul landed in Finland on Saturday. However, the Finnish Defense Forces were on a tight path about the details of the operation. Helsingin Sanomat said that two army cargo planes landed at Tampere Pirkkala Airport on Saturday at about 8.00. Finnish troops left Kabul on Thursday at […]
