Tag: Tallinn
China’s ships are the focus of the pipeline damage probe, says Finland
HELSINGFORS/VILNIUS – An investigation into the damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline is currently focusing on the role of the Chinese container ship NewNew Polar Bear, Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, or NBI, said on Friday. Early on October 8, a gas pipeline and a telecoms cable connecting Finland and Estonia were severed in what…
NATO increases Baltic patrols after damage to underwater infrastructure
BRUSSELS – NATO is stepping up patrols in the Baltic Sea following recent damage to underwater infrastructure in the region, the transatlantic military alliance said on Thursday. “The expanded measures include additional surveillance and reconnaissance flights, including by maritime patrol aircraft, NATO AWACS aircraft and drones. A fleet of four NATO mine hunters is also…
Magma Academy – integration through high-quality networking
The aim of the academy is to bridge the knowledge gap by offering insights into the nuances of Finnish society, from its bilingualism to its history, politics and beyond. The goal aimed at 20-30 year olds is straightforward: to increase newcomers’ understanding of Finnish society so that they feel more at home. “We desperately need…
Käärijä’s European concerts were sold out in minutes, the British performances moved to bigger gigs
Glasgow, 5 minutes. London, 30 minutes. Dublin, 3 hours. This trio will go down in history as Käärijä’s fastest sold out European tour shows. Due to the fast ticket sales, beyond expectations, special arrangements have been made for the British shows. Käärijä’s London show will be moved from the 02 Academy Islington to the Electric…
Orpo & Kallas in Tallinn: NATO membership deepens bilateral relations
On his first trip abroad as Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo (NCP) held a joint press conference with his Estonian colleague Kaja Kallasen, where they both emphasized the strengthening ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Orpo will meet the Prime Minister and the President of Estonia on Wednesday
It is typical for Finnish prime ministers to visit Tallinn and Stockholm soon after their appointment.
Aranda talking about the Baltic Sea on a tour of the Baltic countries
The Aranda Baltic tour is a part BALTICITIES project, which is managed by the Finnish Environment Agency. The aim of the project is to strengthen cooperation between Finland and the Baltic countries in the protection of the Baltic Sea, especially at the city and municipality level. The main cooperation partners are the cities of Helsinki,…
airBaltic starts Finland’s first domestic flights from Tampere to Kittilä
Levi ski center, one of the largest ski centers in Finland, offers a wide range of winter sports opportunities for travelers who want to make the most of the cold winter months. In addition, Kittila offers a unique and unforgettable experience to visitors who get to know Lapland’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. In the…
Copenhagen voted among the best European cities for green lifestyle
Get jobs in sustainabilityOne of the detractors that depressed Copenhagen on the list was its apparently low number of jobs in sustainability – only Tallinn fared worse in the top 15. The city was also praised for generating an average of 233,805 tonnes of waste annually, which is the fourth-lowest of the 40 cities analysed.…
The world’s largest cyber defense exercise Locked Shields starts in Tallinn
Locked Shields is an exercise where an attacking red team faces defensive blue teams made up of NATO CCDCOE member and partner countries. – The past year has shown us how important strength is in cyber defense. Cyber warfare may not be as visible as kinetic warfare, but it is integrated into wartime operations. Ukraine…
How Finland’s accession increases NATO’s defense against Russia
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Finland becoming a NATO member adds a potent military to the alliance and a strategic piece that can better help defend the alliance’s vulnerable eastern flank from potential Russian attacks, officials and analysts say. When President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine, part of Moscow’s justification was the claim that it…
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…