Tag: Tallinn
Condemned Estonia ferry was unseaworthy, no signs of explosion, new sonar reveals
Monday is the first time investigators have suggested the ship was unseaworthy when it left Tallinn on that stormy night in late September 1994.
Friday’s papers: Presidential election, party in danger and cyber education
The NATO leaders praised Finland’s expertise in the cyber exercise in Tallinn and stated that Finland’s joining the alliance will increase its capabilities.
5 Scandinavians who nobly served Russia
Among the citizens of the Nordic countries who served Russia, the Danes stood out the most. Even a sea bordering Russia was named after one of them. 1. Cornelius Cruys Cornelius Cruys. Public domain At the end of the 17th century, Tsar Peter the Great began building a navy and began to extensively engage foreign […]
Local Round-Up: Irish brogues in fashion in Nørrebro store
Few would disagree that Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were ‘Far and Away’ the least convincing Irish-speaking couple in Hollywood history, although neither could match the sheer fallibility of Tommy Lee Jones’ effort in the regrettable thriller ‘Blown Away’. To be sure, it was appalling. But how easy is it to arrive at the accent? […]
EU strengthens infrastructure protection Bloomberg
Member states must strengthen their energy and other key sectors against potential sabotage, the bloc warned Europe must take steps to protect its energy, communications, transport and other critical infrastructure from potential sabotage, the European Commission will recommend this week, according to Bloomberg. The EU’s governing body will also issue a “blueprint” for responding to […]
Denmark is the world leader in digital infrastructure
Here, Copenhagen came in overall fourth place, after the likes of Berlin, Madrid and Tallinn. Copenhagen makes a strong debutMeanwhile, Copenhagen was ranked for the first time in this year’s edition, as the report for the first time included an assessment of e-government in the most populous city in each of the 193 UN member […]
The NATO state is considering closing the Baltics to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
NATO states are considering closing the Baltic Sea to the Russian navy
Estonia and Finland discussed missile plans that would close the Baltic Sea to Russia, Tallinn says Tallinn and Helsinki have discussed the integration of coastal robotic batteries that would enable the two NATO members to block the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Finland, Estonia’s defense minister announced on Friday. This would turn the Baltic […]
Estonia and Finland demand a ban on tourists from Russia
TALLINN, Estonia: The leaders of Estonia and Finland have said Russian citizens should not be able to go on holiday in Europe while the Russian government attacks Ukraine, stressing that other European countries should stop issuing tourist visas to Russians. This week, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wrote on Twitter that “visiting Europe is a […]
Finland receives a record amount of 80.78 million euros in EU funding for transport projects
The European Commission granted a total of 5.8 billion euros in funding, of which 2.48 billion euros came from general appropriations. Some of the funding decisions were already made on April 7, 2022. In the 2021 application round, a total of EUR 101.9 million was awarded to projects in Finland. The Commission grants funding to […]
The Finnish police suspect a man of animal welfare crimes after transporting the dog that led to his death from Russia
The Helsinki police have started a preliminary investigation, where it is suspected that a 24-year-old man transported 32 dogs to the ground under bad conditions. According to the police, the mode of transport, a small truck, caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals. The Border Guard notified the Helsinki police on Saturday that a […]
Police issue water safety warning after jet ski accident
The Helsinki police have issued a water safety warning after a young man was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in a jet ski accident on Saturday. "Jet skis are very efficient and can go really fast. Few people have the skills to handle them at high speeds, and the situations can be life-threatening," […]
See: Water skiers jump over the waves of the Baltic Sea ferry near Helsinki
About half an hour before arriving at the port of Helsinki by ferry from Tallinn, Estonia, passenger Mikko Silvennoinen was amazed to see the water skiers jumping over the waves behind a much larger ship. However, according to Baltic ferry operators, the practice is quite common in the summer, especially near Stockholm, Sweden. Stefan ÖlanderThe […]
Finland’s last Lenin monument removed from Streets of southern city
A statue of a Russian leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin will be removed from the Streets of the city of Kotka in southeastern Finland, and relocated to a museum, following a decision by the city council on Monday evening. The removal means that no large Monuments to the Russian Revolutionary and politician will be present on […]
EU state calls Russian ambassador Putin’s statements
Estonia has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements about the historic loyalty of the city of Narva Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the accused Moscow of a “revengeist policy” after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on the history of the Estonian city of Narva. The Baltic state has called the Russian ambassador, Vladimir Lipaev, […]
EU countries call Russia ambassador because of Putin’s statements
Estonia has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements about the historic loyalty of the city of Narva Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the accused Moscow of a “revengeist policy” after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on the history of the Estonian city of Narva. The Baltic state has called the Russian ambassador, Vladimir Lipaev, […]
The Finnish Motorcycle Association ordered the district court to cease all activities
Prosecutor Timo Honkahuhta stated to the broadcaster that the decision was “expected and absolutely necessary” in view of the damage caused to society by the organizations. The prosecutor had argued that the main and dominant purpose of the organizations was to commit crimes and considered that the organizations were structured in such a way that […]
Helsinki is the second most popular city to live in
Regardless of the reason for the move, some things need to be considered in advance. Depending on where you move, Helsinki can be a significant change to your habit, which can be seen in many ways. In relocation cases, it is common to look at different financing options. In that case, it is important to […]
The number of passengers on the Baltic ferries is increasing as the situation in Covid slows down
According to ferry companies, Baltic Sea cruise bookings from Helsinki to Tallinn in Estonia and Stockholm in Sweden are clearly recovering from the prolonged slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The ferry operator Eckerö Line saw almost as many passengers last month as in April 2019, says Director of Marketing and Communications Ida Toika Everi. […]
Finland should prepare for Russian cyber attacks, Traficom says
Finland’s possible application for NATO membership could increase Russia’s cyber security threats, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency warns Traficom. Traficom’s director of cybersecurity referred to events, including a wave of cyber-attacks in Estonia about 15 years ago after the removal of a Soviet military statue in Tallinn. Sauli Pahlman said an increase in such […]
Finland’s last statue of Lenin is a heated debate
A larger-than-life bust of Lenin stands in a hidden park in the southeastern city of Kotka – but after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the monument is suddenly at the center of a national debate. The sculpture was given as a gift in 1979 from the Estonian twin city of Kotka in Tallinn, which was […]
Prime Minister of Estonia in Finland: Russia "intimidation, intimidation" not to be feared
"I want to say yes they do [Russia] We want to threaten, but the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," The Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas said during a visit to Helsinki on Friday. He added that Estonia, unlike Finland, had been occupied by the Soviet Union for five decades. "We […]
This was Russia’s only window into Europe for centuries
Until Peter I struggled to create his “window to Europe” through the Baltic Sea, the only window of its kind that Russia ever had was located in the Arctic Ocean. It was the city of Arkhangelsk. Today, Russia is washed away by 13 seas. However, this was not always the case. In the 16th century, […]
Bus crash Ukrainians continue their journey to Finland
Ukrainian citizens involved in a bus accident in Lithuania are expected to arrive in Finland on Friday. A bus carrying a group from Poland to Finland was involved in a traffic accident in Lithuania early Thursday morning. After the collision, passengers were accommodated at a local school while waiting for a replacement transport to continue […]
Several were injured in a crash of a Finnish bus carrying Ukrainians in Lithuania
A Finnish bus on duty to bring Ukrainians to Finland derailed and crashed in Lithuania early Thursday morning. The bus is part of the humanitarian aid network Bridge 22 – it was to travel through Latvia and Estonia before arriving in Finland. The organization said on Thursday that no one was seriously injured in Turma. […]
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 […]
Finnair reports GPS interference near Kaliningrad
Finnair pilots have reported GPS interference around Kaliningrad, Reuters reports. Finnair flies over Russia’s Baltic Sea region on many European and Asian routes. GPS interference has also been detected near the eastern border of Finland, and ten pilots reported similar incidents this week. Flights by the Lithuanian airline Transaviabaltika have been prevented from landing in […]
Viking Line ferry tickets include a fuel surcharge
Starting Thursday, Viking Line will charge passengers an additional fee to cover rising fuel costs. According to the company, the measure is valid until the end of August. A return trip between Helsinki and Stockholm incurs an additional charge of EUR 5.80, while those returning from Helsinki to Tallinn or Mariehamn from Helsinki or Turku […]
Finland and Estonia are discussing the promotion of co-operation in the transport sector
The co-operation has been agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Finland and Estonia signed on 26 April 2021, the purpose of which is to promote co-operation in the transport sector and the exchange of information between the two countries. transport projects. The discussion was led by Sabina LindströmDirector-General of the Ministry of Transport […]
Norway and Finland are only Sweden’s satellites
Past Xander BrettTravel editor The Croft Magazine // Traveling as a student on both sides of the Nordic superpower, it is clear that obedience remains even in independence. Last month I ended up in Estonia: a small country that, now that I will think about it, is not so different from Slovenia in the Balkans […]
Disruptions to GPS services affect air traffic in Central and Eastern Finland
“Exact number [of abnormal event reports] is unknown. It can be well over 10 ” Jari PöntinenDirector of Traficom, comments To YLE on Tuesday. Traficom has asked Fintraffic’s air navigation services to warn airlines of disruptions to alert airlines. It assured in a press release that flying is still safe because airlines have policies in […]
Numerous Russians tried to leave Russia for Finland last weekend
YLE and Helsingin Sanomat wrote last weekend that there will be almost no vacancies on VR’s Allegro trains from St. Petersburg to Helsinki in the coming days. Allegro is currently the only regular train service from western Russia to Europe, According to YLE. VR informed the broadcaster that it intends to increase the services on […]
Thousands of Russians arrive in Finland
Thousands of Russians are leaving their country for fear of the authorities declaring a state of war – a measure that will close borders and stifle internal divisions. The Allegro train between Helsinki and St. Petersburg will be full in the coming days. VR said it plans to increase the Allegro service to meet demand. […]
Rogervik WORST EMPIRE of the Russian Empire
Empress Elizabeth was the first Russian ruler to ban the death penalty. But during her reign, it was a punishment that was essentially the same as a death sentence – hard work for life in the construction of a Baltic port. The average life expectancy of a prisoner in Rogervik’s hard labor camp was less […]
Dozens of free events and activities for children and young people are organized in Helsinki during the winter holidays
The entire winter holiday offer has been compiled into a new youth.helsinki website, which will be used in the future to communicate all the services the city offers to young people. This year, the winter break is February 21-27. In Helsinki. There are dozens of ways to spend a holiday in Helsinki, both indoors and […]
The M / S Estonia disaster TV series is planned, the most expensive drama of all time in Finland
The dramatic TV series about the sinking of the Baltic Sea ferry M / S Estonia and its subsequent investigation will start in May. According to the factors behind the series, the effort will be the most expensive drama series made in Finland. Behind the project is the streaming service C More, the production company […]
NBI: Thousands of tons of waste smuggled between Finland and Estonia
The Central Criminal Police announced on Monday that it had completed a long preliminary investigation into three serious environmental crimes related to illegal waste transportation between Finland and Estonia. NBI suspects that six individuals and seven companies from both countries participated in environmental crimes jointly investigated by the Finnish and Estonian authorities. Finnish cases are […]
The Lithuanian plane returns to Helsinki Airport on May Day after an engine failure
A potentially dangerous incident occurred at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Wednesday evening, when a twin-engine turboprop aircraft operated by Lithuanian Transaviabaltika had to return to the airport with one propulsion engine after departure to Savonlinna. Pilot Erwin Jonker told Helsingin Sanomat that the engine on the right had a malfunction shortly after take – off and […]
Finland’s largest university of applied sciences offers tools for influencing lifelong learners
Because we are closely connected to the working life of the Helsinki metropolitan area, there are a wide range of innovation projects and internship and employment opportunities around our students. At Metropolia, we encourage multidisciplinary thinking and continuous learning – which is why we support unique learning pathways. One student who found his unique path […]
Copenhagen ranked among the best cities to have a baby
Banzai to Japan, buh to USA Nationally, Japan probably performed best in the index with five cities in the top 13. The United States, meanwhile, struggled with four cities in the bottom six. Reykjavik topped the rankings, followed by Kyoto, Tallinn, Helsinki and Fukuoka, while Oslo, Copenhagen, Chiba, Tokyo and Seoul topped the top 10. […]
The Border Guard found two passengers under a truck in the Port of Helsinki
Two Iraqi men were found hiding under a truck trailer in the port of Helsinki on October 30, the border guard said in a statement on Tuesday. The scout dog found two men under the trailer while the border guards carried out routine inspections of traffic arriving at the port. The truck had arrived in […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Missing crime reports, anti-vaxx financial report and expired principals
Several newspapers report the matter on Thursday morning Perttu NousiainenThe former chairman of the youth foundation, who was wanted for financial crimes, returned to Finland on Wednesday for a year and a half after avoiding the authorities. Nousiainen, who served as chairman of the board of the Youth Foundation from 2010 to 2018, was suspected […]
The rocky seabed surprised the researchers, but the cause of the holes in MS Estonia is still uncertain
Investigators of the tragedy on Tuesday partially responded to the reasons why the MS Estonia ferry sank in the cold Baltic Sea 27 years ago and killed more than 850 people, but they say no conclusions can yet be drawn from the disaster. A new investigation into an accident carried out by Estonian, Swedish and […]
Filming continues in Turin on the Swedish film The Store – Cineuropa
Choose your language Zinebi celebrates its 63rd edition and chooses a hybrid version once again Les Arcs Film Festival to showcase the best of European film CNC creates a “Selective Platforms Fund” A child’s imagination meets the reality of wartime in Iveta Grófová’s drama from World War II Emma and the head of death The […]
Digital nomads are looking away: Copenhagen is not your dream city, confirms study
Copenhagen is in a bad position The Cities Best Facilitating Remote Work: A Global Index, a new study by WorkMotion, the global HR platform, which assesses the suitability of 80 global cities for teleworkers. The survey ranked 80 global cities by their accessibility and attractiveness to digital nomads based on a number of factors, with […]
Public transport prices are rising again in the Helsinki region
Season ticket prices for public transport in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area will rise for the shortest journeys at the beginning of next year, the Helsinki Region Transport Agency (HSL) announced. The inspection fine for flagless riders can also be increased if approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the authority added. Season ticket prices […]
Customs reveals an extensive snus smuggling network
Customs have seized several thousand kilograms of snuff during a preliminary investigation into smuggling worth millions of euros. Customs authorities have been investigating the smuggling and distribution of the banned substance in the metropolitan area over the past year and suspect that criminals have evaded paying about five million euros in taxes. A total of […]
The LEI code can now be renewed automatically
Legal Entity Identifier, also known as LEI code, is a unique global identification number for a company to identify participants in financial markets. For example, if a company is registered in Denmark and would like to buy or sell some shares in Danske Bank, then from 3 January 2018 it is mandatory for this company […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Tallinn tours, council controversy and World Cup problems
The main story of Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday morning concerns The difference of opinion between Finland’s two top pandemic experts on how safe it is to travel to Estonia or other Baltic countries at the moment. Pasi Pohjola The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health tells HS that the Finnish authorities have been monitoring the […]
The Swedish authorities’ Swedbank suspected EU rule violation investigation is completed – ERR
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, Finansinspektionen (FI), had investigated suspected violations of EU rules on market abuse at Swedbank AB, but announced that the investigation had been closed without any comments. Jens Henriksson, President and CEO of Swedbank, said: “One by one, we leave the historical issues behind us to instead focus entirely on our […]
Previously grounded cargo ship must now sail on
This is stated by the Defense Operations Center and Bornholm Police. The ship’s arrest warrant has been revoked because it has undergone the investigations it needs to, and the investigations have shown that it is safe for the ship to continue sailing. Bornholm Police inform that the ship is still in Rønne Harbor on Saturday […]
Danish News Round-Up: Climate group sues the government over Lynetteholmen
The climate movement’s climate organization is suing the Danish government over its plans to start the construction of Lynetteholmen’s man-made island in Copenhagen next year without making a sufficient assessment of the effect it will have on the environment. There is a good chance that the trial will delay the start of work, which should […]
Grounded cargo ship at Bornholm is driven free by itself
The cargo ship “Beaumaiden”, which has been grounded off Sorthat Muleby on Bornholm since Monday night, has been driven free. The Armed Forces writes this shortly before 6 pm on Twitter. The ship sails on towards Rønne for further investigation. The 88 meter long cargo ship is Dutch and loaded with manure. On Wednesday around […]
Grounded cargo ship at Bornholm is operated free
The cargo ship “Beaumaiden”, which has been grounded off Sorthat Muleby on Bornholm since Monday night, has been driven free. The Armed Forces writes this shortly before 6 pm on Twitter. The ship sails on towards Rønne for further investigation. The 88 meter long cargo ship is Dutch and loaded with manure. On Wednesday around […]
Tall Ships Races will return to Finland in 2024
The sailing competition series Tall Ships Races will arrive in Finland again in 2024, it was announced on Wednesday. Tall Ships Races’ host ports in Finland are Turku, Mariehamn and Helsinki. The announcement was made by the city of Rauma, which did not receive the desired host gig. Turku is the starting and finishing port […]
Grounded cargo ship has moved a tiny bit
This is stated by the duty officer at the Armed Forces’ Operations Center around 10.00 on Wednesday morning. The latest message in the work of hauling the grounded ship in port came at 09.30. – Here it sounded that you have not come that far. It has moved a little bit, but it is not […]
Suspicion of alcohol on cargo ship off course at Bornholm
An 88 meter long Dutch cargo ship loaded with manure ran aground on Monday night off Sorthat-Muleby not far from Rønne on Bornholm. This was stated by the duty officer at Bornholm Police on Monday morning. Police say on Twitter that the grounding happened at 03.27, while the ship was on its way from Antwerp […]
The police are questioning the crew of a grounded cargo ship off Bornholm
An 88 meter long Dutch cargo ship loaded with manure ran aground off Sorthat-Muleby not far from Rønne on Bornholm on Monday night. This is stated by the duty officer at Bornholm Police on Monday morning. Police say on Twitter that the grounding happened at 03.27, while the ship was on its way from Antwerp […]
Coast Guard: Human smugglers charge up to $ 15,000 for illegal transportation to Finland
The Gulf Coast Guard has launched seven investigations into human trafficking in Belarus. Ilta-Sanomat will report on the matter on the first Thursday. Since the spring, an exceptional number of migrants and refugees have arrived at the EU’s Belarus-Russia border. According to the Coast Guard, some have also been smuggled to Finland via transit countries. […]
The EU Commission approves Finland’s EUR 2.1 billion Covid recovery plan
President of the European Commission on a short visit to Helsinki Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission has approved Finland’s strategy to use its share of the EU’s recovery and recovery plan (RRP), paving the way for the Nordic countries to receive around EUR 2.1 billion over the next couple of years. Finland’s […]
Finnish criminals were identified from Pandora’s paper information leak
Pandora’s papers – the largest information leak in history – have revealed that about 20 Finnish criminals bought tax haven companies between 1996 and 2020. The leaked magazines contain the names of more than 200 Finnish citizens. About 22 also had overdue debts of more than € 50,000, for a total of almost € 20 […]
Finland welcomes the President of the European Commission and considers the financing of the green transition
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit Helsinki on Monday in connection with Finland’s EUR 2 billion Recovery and Survival Plan (RRP), which is part of the EU’s EUR 750 billion coronavirus recovery package, also known as the next generation EU. On Monday, von der Leyen and the Prime Minister Sanna […]
Underground city, gambling restrictions and the largest hotel: Finland in the world press
Today, the tunnel network – considered one of the largest in the world – includes a swimming pool, go-kart track and hockey track, among others, and provides safe access for pedestrians in winter. The proposed changes to the Finnish Lottery Act, which regulates gambling in the country, made headlines this week. The changes could mean […]
President of Sweden during last visit abroad as head of state – ERR
The president was in Stockholm during his most recent visit abroad, which represented Estonia as head of state and met Victoria, the Crown Princess in Sweden and other leaders. The president tweeted that she had had a: “Fantastic meeting today with Crown Princess Victoria, discusses Estonian-Swedish relations, digital ecosystems and how this can help women […]
YIT and BTA Baltic Insurance Company will establish co-financing for housing investments in the Baltics
In this connection, YIT has agreed to sell five rental housing buildings in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius for a co-financing instrument worth EUR 65 million. The parties aim to invest the remaining investment capacity in YIT’s Baltic projects over the next three years, which will create continuity for YIT’s business. YIT’s share of co-financing is […]
Copenhagen among the best cities in Europe for singles
Stockholm single at the top However, the Danish capital may have to seek inspiration from its Nordic brothers, when Stockholm topped the list and Oslo came in third place just behind Madrid. London, Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Oxford, Tallinn and Lisbon completed the top 10. See the full list here.
This is no gulp fiction: Copenhagen has Europe’s answer to Big Kahuna
A wise man once said: “Hamburgers. The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.” Later that day he had a moment of enlightenment and retired from being a hitman, just hours before his partner ended up getting killed on the john. But enough with the spoilers: there’s plenty of those at McDonald’s and Burger King. For the […]
Sweden will make new dives to Estonia’s ferry wreck this summer – ERR
Estonia had already announced a similar decision earlier. The dives will focus on the newly discovered hole in the ship’s hull, according to officials. “When and how did this crime occur? Was it before or after the sinking?” said head of SHK Jonas Backstrand at the authority’s press conference on Friday. The decision was prompted […]
Marin: Finland is looking at opening Tallinn ferries for work-based travel
Finland is scheduled to open a work-based ferry trip from Estonia next week. The move is due to pressure from the Estonian government on the fate of thousands of Estonian workers who are currently unable to easily visit their families on the other side of the Gulf of Finland. According to the government, it has […]
Friday Magazines: Ghost Candidates, Successful Vaccinations, Estonian Petition, Hot Water
Helsingin sanomat newspaper follows last week, criminal candidates will be told how the parties have reacted. The newspaper had reported last week that 3.7 per cent of the 35,627 local election candidates were nominated, despite having been convicted of a crime in the past five years. The Finnish party had the most criminal candidates, where […]
The requirement in Estonia: Get vaccinated or fired
Ambulance staff in the Estonian capital Tallinn can be fired if they refuse to be vaccinated against covid-19. The decision is necessary for the safety of patients and healthcare staff, says ambulance chief and chief physician Raul Adlas. “Patients should not have to risk being exposed to a dangerous disease by ambulance personnel,” says chief […]
Business Round Up: EU greenlights billion kroner Danish renewable electricity scheme
Looking forward to 2050 The aid scheme was approved on the grounds that it will drive green EU development and encourage energy producers by equalizing the input-output costs of electricity without distorting competition in the internal market. In 2019, the Commission announced a target of no EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In April 2021, […]
Finland – Estonia signs memorandum of understanding on traffic, promoting Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel and Rail Baltica
such as the Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel, Rail Baltica, the trans-European transport networks and the North Sea-Baltic Sea core network corridor. The Memorandum of Understanding provides a better environment for applying for EU funding for projects. The MoU does not bind the states to individual projects. “Very ambitious railway projects are underway in Finland and Estonia. Our […]
Border Guard: Forged Covid test certificates that passengers try to enter Finland
The Border Guard has uncovered dozens of forged Covid test certificates at border crossings since the end of March. The forged certificates were allegedly presented at the Port of Helsinki and at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Certificates have been used to avoid mandatory health checks. More than 20 suspected forgeries have been uncovered, but the Gulf Coast […]
Thursday’s papers: Exit strategy, summer trips, transgender rights
Turku Turku Sanomat is one of the papers reporting to the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) says it is "cautiously optimistic" life will improve next summer with the phasing out of restrictions and that the Midsummer season at the end of June could be "quite normal". The board met Wednesday night to discuss a plan […]
Corona restrictions make Finns drink less
Alcohol consumption in Finland fell by five per cent in 2020 from the previous year, which is the sharpest statistical decline since 2012. According to a recent report by the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the decline in consumption was mainly due to a decrease in passenger imports from abroad – as a result […]
Why is the Finnish government adding 24% VAT to face masks, while many other countries distribute them to their citizens for free?
Turkey, which made face masks mandatory in shops and at the market in May last year, began by distributing them for free at the same time to its citizens. Each citizen can apply for five masks. Every South Korean receives 3 PPF3-level face masks a day for free from the government. Countries like France and […]
Done with financing of new railway through the Baltics
The future of the large railway investment Rail Baltica now seems to be secured, the EU and the Baltic countries have agreed on how the project will be financed. If everything goes as planned, in 2027 it will be possible to take the train from Tallinn and arrive in Warsaw in seven hours, with trains […]
Scandinavian comfort from 2600 SEK per m2 in new houses Oslo ‘and Stockholm’ in Minsk World
Fatherland Defenders’ Day Campaign! Until the end of the month, all customers receive a discount of up to € 50 per m2 if they choose a one-time payment! Additional € 10 discount for male customers! From year to year, the Scandinavian countries are on the top list of the happiest countries in the world. The […]
Stockmann announces conference calls with nearly 900 employees
The aim of the advisory negotiations is to generate approximately EUR 3 million in personnel cost savings during the current year. Cost savings, in turn, are necessary due to the protracted coronavirus pandemic and its negative effects on, for example, department store customer numbers. “The coronavirus pandemic will have a significant impact on the retail […]
Thursday’s papers: Covid’s concerns and Biden’s wishes
Since Christmas, the number of confirmed Covid cases in Finland has remained fairly stable, with the December peak leveling off and even declining. That doesn’t mean the epidemic is coming to an end. Ilta-Sanomat carries shaking using quotes from the user Markus Mäkijärvi, A district doctor at Helsinki University Hospital, drawing attention to low test […]
Estonian Prime Minister resigns
Jüri Ratas does so after corruption suspicions were leveled against his party, the Center Party, in connection with the construction of a shopping center in Tallinn. Ratas writes in a statement that he did not know of any illegalities – but that he as party chairman takes his responsibility and resigns. Several people have been […]
Finland plans to test Covid on Tallinn passenger ships
The City of Helsinki has announced its plans to start testing passengers on ships arriving at seaports from Tallinn. The transition is due to the recommendation of the health institution THL, according to which Finland should test all arriving passengers to prevent the possible spread of more infectious variants of the Covid19 virus. The pilot […]
Stockmann is selling properties in Helsinki and the Baltic countries in a restructuring plan
The struggling retailer Stockmann Group plans to sell its flagship store in Helsinki and other properties, the company announced on Monday when it unveiled its restructuring strategy. The company announced its intention to sell its stores in Tallinn, Estonia and Riga, Latvia, noting that it will continue to operate not only as properties sold as […]
The Finnish Coast Guard reveals a large-scale human trafficking operation
The Gulf Coast Guard says it has revealed an organized criminal group that has participated in an international human trafficking operation. According to a Coast Guard publication, the group consists mainly of people living in Finland and Greece, who are now suspected of organizing and attempting to organize illegal travel for illegal immigrants to Finland […]
Swedish daily newspaper – US special forces in exercises in Estonia – ERR
The personnel were transported from Sweden to Tallinn and fly over the Swedish island of Gotland before reaching Tallinn, Dagens Nyheter reported (link in Swedish). Once there, they were instructed to pass on observation data for a hypothetical air attack where the F-15 Strike Eagles fly from bases in Great Britain and Sweden. Saab JAS […]
Danish chef bets on ticket to the World Cup of Chefs with quail and eel catfish
He has been practicing for eight months making the same dish. But on Thursday, it’s serious when sous chef and chef Ronni Vexøe Mortensen from restaurant Geranium participates in the cooking competition Bocuse d’Or. It is the European Championships in competition that take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn, and which can provide access to […]
The cab boom will continue as the fall break begins
As many students in Finland begin their week-long autumn break on Monday, cabin rental companies will continue to benefit from the busy period that began in the spring during the extinction of the Finnish coronavirus. "Last summer, growth was 40-50 per cent year-on-year and autumn break rents have roughly doubled," said Juha-Pekka Olkkola, who runs […]
Estonia wants Sweden to investigate the Estonia accident again
Estonia is now reiterating its desire for Finland and Sweden to take part in a new and thorough investigation into what caused the sinking of Estonia in 1994. Today, Cabinet Secretary Robert Rydberg informed the Riksdag’s Foreign Affairs Committee. – Nothing is excluded at present when it comes to a further investigation. We have the […]
Finland is tightening travel restrictions in Estonia and Sweden
Following the increase in coronavirus infections in Sweden and Estonia, Finland is introducing new restrictions for travelers from those countries. "If you go on a holiday trip to Tallinn, the two-week quarantine recommendation will take effect," Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Interior Kirsi Pimiä told Yle. The new restrictions are scheduled to take effect on […]
Russian military raises concerns in Estonia
The recent increased Russian military presence around the Baltic Sea is causing concern in Estonia and now the country is planning to increase its preparedness, says the country’s Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu to Swedish Radio. An issue that he will also address with his Nordic and Baltic colleagues who meet today in Tallinn. “Russian aggression […]
The winners of the Latitude59 and Estonian Business Angels Network Pitching competitions received an investment of 400,000 euros
“This year has been difficult for everyone, and that’s why we saw the need to bring the people in the startup community together – not only physically, but also to give international entrepreneurs and investors the opportunity to participate online,” said Maarja Pehk, CEO of Latitude59. EstBAN’s double investment of EUR 200,000 went to early-stage […]
The cruise company Tallink will suspend the Turku-Tallinn route
The Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp has announced that it will suspend the route between Turku and Tallinn, Estonia due to a decrease in the number of passengers related to the coronavirus. Cruise ship ticket sales fell significantly due to fears of possible threatening travel restrictions, Paavo Nõgene, Tallink Group’s CEO said in a press […]
Tallink suddenly announced the suspension of Turku-Tallinn cruises with a coronavirus
The company originally planned to continue the service throughout the fall and winter. However, in the afternoon, the Tallink Group issued a press release stating that despite optimism that the route will remain profitable, not enough tickets have been sold. Tallink’s CEO Paavo Nögene said that “ticket sales for our vessels have dropped significantly as […]
