Tag: Tampere
Ministries: Finland’s large railway infrastructures have a big price tag, a carbon footprint
The ministries stated last week that the implementation of the projects would require substantial public sector investment, as other sources of funding, such as operator and user fees, would be relatively small compared to the required investment. Although private investors have also expressed interest in such projects, they would likely require state guarantees, leaving the […]
Thursday’s papers: Panda-monium, Tampere welcomes train upgrades and more expensive cups of coffee
The head of Ähtäri Zoo says that it might be time to throw in the towel on its expensive panda project.
Report: Proposed major rail projects do not provide value for money, do not reduce emissions
The report does not take a position on whether there should be improved or new rail connections to Turku, Tampere and Kouvola, but assesses their effects on the economy and emissions.
Construction union: Ukrainian workers exploited and abused at the Tampere construction site
Some of the employees had been made to act as entrepreneurs and some of the salary had been withheld. The abuses came to light during the union’s inspection.
VR acquires new equipment for night train traffic from Škoda Transtech
“We are happy to state that the popularity of night train travel has increased by 17 percent compared to 2018. With these new buses, we want to meet our customers’ wishes and further develop the travel experience. For example, working and eating in your own cabin will be even more comfortable in the future”, says […]
Finland’s National Selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Revealed: Who Will Represent Finland in Liverpool?
Beginning at midnight on each artist’s own day, the songs and videos will be available on the Finnish Broadcasting company’s streaming service Yle Areena, as well as on Youtube, Spotify, and other music streaming services at midnight on their own respective days. Press material for each song entry will be published in the morning of […]
More electric cars in use – in addition to Helsinki, electric cars are now also used in Turku, Tampere, Espoo and Vantaa for home delivery of Posti packages
In 2021, Posti launched an operating model where the recipient of the package gets the exact time and real-time map tracking of their shipment. At the same time, the company started deliveries with exact delivery time and map tracking with 100% electric cars. Now this delivery of electric vehicles is expanding to the aforementioned areas. […]
The prosecutor appeals the acquittal of a Sierra Leonean man for war crimes
Gibril Massaquoi from Tampere was acquitted of the charges in April last year.
The police are investigating the theft of 156 Posti packages in Tampere
The company is now focusing on reaching the recipients and senders of the stolen packages.
Tuesday’s papers: Indebtedness, thefts in Tampere and preparing for power outages
According to Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s economic outlook is as dark and gray as the November sky.
Tampere announces the official portrait of Sanna Marini
The Prime Minister said on Monday that he was satisfied with the work being done in honor of his presidency of the Tampere City Council.
Internationalization awards of the President of the Republic to Kempower, K. Hartwall, Andritz and Kasvuryhmä Suomi
The Internationalization Award of the President of the Republic is awarded annually in recognition of internationally successful companies or organizations. The candidates were proposed by several business organizations. “In addition to international success, this year’s evaluation emphasized sustainable development and the ethics of operations, as well as the effects on Finnish know-how, innovation, employment development […]
Most of the highly educated people who move to Finland settle in well
However, there are also areas for development. As many as 39 percent are considering leaving Finland in the near future. Almost one in five (17%) has adapted either somewhat or very poorly. Unemployment, insufficient language skills and a lack of Finnish friends most likely lead to housing difficulties. – It is vital for Finland that […]
Forecast: Finland must increase annual migration gains from 15,000 to 35,000 by 2040
Expert Rasmus Aro said that Finland should increase its relative net income from immigration to Sweden’s level by 2040. “According to Finland’s internationalization scenario, immigration gains from abroad in relation to the population would increase to Sweden’s current level by 2040. It would require that emigration profits from abroad increase from the current 15,000 to […]
Hypo: Housing prices will fall in Finland in 2023 for the first time since 2015
Due to the strong start to the year, house prices will rise by 1.5 percent this year, but will fall by 0.5 percent next year. The good employment situation and the financial buffers built by households are the main factors supporting the market from the effects of rising interest rates, weakening purchasing power and the […]
Police: A dangerous drug in the shape of an owl’s head is circulating in Tampere
The East-Uusimaa police also reported a similar drug last week.
New public art on display in schools and daycare centers in Helsinki
Kinetic installation Circulation by Inka Bell is located in the renovated premises of Pakila elementary school and youth center. The installation is 2.5 meters high and 1.9 meters wide and it covers the wall of the dining room with cylindrical pieces that can be turned. The cylinders are painted with two ombre colors: one side […]
The police arrested two suspects for damaging the train tracks
The police have arrested two suspects for cutting light cables on the railway near the city of Lempäälä last week. The damage caused significant delays in train traffic between Tampere and Helsinki, and some of the traffic was up to four hours behind schedule. Police previously said surveillance cameras captured video footage of the suspects […]