Tag: Traffic
Running War – Human Trafficking and Medals | part 3/5
World record runner Agnes Tirop was controlled and exploited for several years by her coach and husband, who is suspected of murdering her, according to a number of people. Both her agent, Gianni Demadonna, and sponsor, Adidas, knew about her life situation. Demadonna points out that he did not think the situation would lead to […]
The clocks will be moved forward because summer time starts on Sunday, March 26
Switching to summer time and back to winter time is a uniform practice in the European Union. The clocks are changed in all Member States at the same time on the same day. Adjusting the clocks at the same time is important, for example, in international rail and air traffic. Early Sunday morning was chosen […]
The train strike ends, traffic resumes on Friday
According to Palta, the wages of railway workers will increase by four percent this year and two percent next year.
Valmet Automotive is laying off about 500 workers at the Uusikaupunki assembly plant
“Ultimately, we are talking about a continuous decrease in production volume. Changes in the global automotive industry and recent geopolitical events have also affected us. Production will continue, but it will be scaled to meet market demand. Pasi RannusDirector of Manufacturing at Valmet Automotive, stated For YLE on Monday. There will also be changes to […]
RAU and Palta are considering an agreement that could end the railway strike in Finland
Approval by both governments would end the strike that has halted the vast majority of train traffic – including all local and long-distance passenger traffic – in Finland since Monday, March 20. The state railway company VR is not operating any trains today despite the verdict. YLE wrote that the company’s spokesperson estimates that the […]
Finavia reports a significant increase in turnover in 2022, but low passenger numbers will weaken the result for the year
Turnover increased by 105.3% to 298.4 million euros and the operating profit margin turned positive to 65.4 million euros, an increase of 340.8%. Despite the positive development, the company’s operating profit remained loss-making and was EUR 52.3 million in loss, although it is 60.0% better than a year earlier. Due to China’s COVID-19 restrictions and […]
Pressure to resolve the rail strike
According to Valtionrautatie VR, traffic will return almost to normal as soon as the new contract is signed.
Monday’s papers: Trains at a standstill, increase in shoplifting, spring on standby
The morning papers report that due to the strike that has halted train traffic, alternative forms of local transport are likely to be congested.
The train strike will stop train traffic on Monday – VR will replace the tickets bought during the strike
Passengers who bought tickets during the strike will get their money back automatically, and VR has also announced that there will be no charge for changing the date or time of the ticket to a later date. VR encourages passengers to use self-service channels to manage ticket changes, as customer service may become congested. The […]
Railway workers, employers: strike more than likely
The industrial action of railway workers may stop train traffic completely from Monday if no agreement can be reached.
The high level of street dust affects the air quality in the capital region
Breathing in street dust is harmful to everyone, and it affects the general comfort of the population. Street dust consists mostly of fine asphalt and sand particles, which are used for road treatment. Studded tires are a significant source of dust particles because they are ground off on asphalt. Traffic and wind raise dust and […]
The train drivers’ union issued a new strike warning
If the negotiations fail, Finnish rail traffic will practically stop starting next Monday.
DSB is looking for new ways to improve its punctuality
From next year, the journey time between Copenhagen Central Station and Helsingør will increase by nine minutes for regional trains and six minutes for driving during rush hour. The trains take slightly longer at four stations – Rungsted Kyst, Vedbæk, Skodsborg and Klampenborg – explained DSB. The rail operator also confirmed that there will be […]
Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions
The social effects of Customs’ crime prevention have exceeded 100 million euros, and most of the violations are related to sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Supervisory director Hannu Sinkkonen said that the number of violations of regulations has increased significantly, and last year more than 300 cases were taken into preliminary investigation. Sinkkonen also stated […]
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Five cars collided on Miklabraut
This afternoon on Miklabraut near Skeifan there was a road accident involving five vehicles. The collision caused significant traffic disruption. Four ambulances and one fire engine were called to the scene. Three people were taken to the emergency room. According to Ásgeir Halldórsson, assistant fire chief, the situation is now under control. Based on an […]
Right now: The snowy weather is heading north – major problems in traffic
The snowy weather in southern Sweden continues to cause problems in traffic. In addition to canceled trains and buses, there have also been reports of several accidents involving cars and trucks that have run off the road during the day. An orange warning for heavy snowfall in combination with windy weather applies in several places […]
Right now: Hear SMHI and the Swedish Transport Administration about the expected snow storm
A heavy snowstorm is expected to move in over the southern parts of Sweden during the night towards Tuesday. Weather warnings are issued and there may be major traffic disruptions. Hear from the Swedish Transport Agency’s press manager Bengt Olsson and meteorologist Sofia Söderberg at SMHI about how to prepare and where in Sweden it […]
Wednesday’s papers: Bus driver’s strike, fears of late Belarusian FM and confrontation with the Ukrainian army
The bus drivers’ strike affects almost 90 percent of the Helsinki Public Transport Agency’s HSL bus routes and other bus traffic in different parts of the country.
The army organizes local defense exercises in different parts of the country
The purpose of the exercises is to train the participants to secure traffic, energy supply and information networks in the event of disturbances and to prevent disturbances from spreading to other areas.
Monday papers: Marin’s 60 minutes, the forest discussion and the traffic strike continue
Many Finnish newspapers picked up on Marin’s harsh comments about Russia during his interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes program.
Customs’ comprehensive response to EU sanctions against Russia
Of these, more than 1,300 cases were under targeted supervision and about 300 cases were sent for preliminary investigation. Sanctions have also had a significant impact on the international flow of goods. The nine sanctions packages of the past year have comprehensively modified the EU’s sanctions against Russia, and the categories of goods covered by […]
Right now: Storm Otto is disrupting train traffic
The Swedish Transport Administration has decided to close parts of the west coast line and all trips with the Öresund train between Gothenburg and Malmö are canceled from 18:00 today. SJ’s trains on the route are also affected and no replacement traffic will be offered. Other sections that are affected are between Halmstad and Värnamo. […]
Storm Otto will affect traffic in Copenhagen today
Line E and H axisFor example, Lines E and H will not be in operation after 18.00, while Line A between Hillerød and Køge and Line C between Frederikssund and Klampenborg will run every 20 minutes when possible. Line B will run every 10 minutes and Line F will operate as normal. Jens Lindskjold, who […]
Changes are coming to the regulations regarding electric scooters
The Minister of Infrastructure Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson recently proposed a draft to amend the Road Traffic Act, which, among other things, changes the regulations for electric scooters. The popularity of these vehicles has increased enormously in recent years, and if changes are made, scooters will not be able to go faster than 25 kilometers per […]
Keskivikko lehtit: Traffic strike, young voters like the Basic Finns, former auditor’s complaint
According to a recent study by HS, almost 30 percent of those who voted for the first time would vote for Basic Finns.
ACP strikes can also affect air traffic, says Finavia
Real-time information about flights arriving and departing from airports in different parts of the country can be found at on Finavia’s website. AKT began a series of strikes on Wednesday targeting three segments of the road transport sector – truck, tank and oil product transport – as well as stevedoring and terminal operations at ports. […]
Andrew Tate – the self-proclaimed knight of men
Andrew Tate has been called both the internet’s scariest man and the face of male toxicity. He’s a former kickboxer who got kicked out of the reality show Big Brother, ran a webcam business and became a self-help guru to loads of guys and young men around the world. But it was in December that […]
Security expert: GPS jamming of Finnish planes likely Russian hybrid attack
Similar disruptions to air traffic lights have often been observed in the Black Sea region near the villa of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Wednesday papers: Strikes, fewer traffic cameras, brain exercises
Most morning papers are reporting the start of a three-day strike in the technology and chemical industries, as well as upcoming labor actions in the retail and transportation sectors.
Street race of young drivers
The collision happened in Seltjarnarnes yesterday at 12 o’clock at night on Norðurströnd. According to the traffic department of the capital area police, the driver of the other car is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the matter will be investigated by the police. According to Vísir, the accident occurred […]
Social media influencer Andrew Tate, brother remains in Romanian police custody until February 27
Bucharest [Romania]January 21 (ANI): Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will remain in police custody till February 27. This comes as a Romanian court on Friday extended their detention, Tate’s lawyers told CNN affiliate Antena 3. The brothers are currently being investigated over allegations of human trafficking and rape. According to […]
The money behind the porn site Pornhub
Pornhub is bigger than both Netflix and TikTok. The site is a cash cow that has attracted financial sharks who make billions. But now the owners are on trial accused of shooting private sex films where the people seen in the picture have not given their approval. “Many of them were just children when it […]
Fluorescence, your name is woman! Men are more likely to cycle without lights
Women are better than men – half the population already knew that. Or rather, they are less reckless, less selfish, less likely to cause a head-on bicycle collision on a moonless night in Christiania and less likely to consider 49 kroner for a set of bicycle lights daylight robbery at midnight in the center of […]
Russia challenges the Danish skies more often
Many close encounters“It is an expected consequence of the general increase in traffic in the area – by sea and by air,” said General Flemming Lentfer. “The war in Ukraine means that all nations with an interest in the Baltic Sea have strengthened their presence. This applies to Russia as well as the NATO countries.” […]
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 […]
Almost 50 were arrested at Extinction Rebellion Finland’s demonstrations in Helsinki
The protesters stopped traffic in both directions for about three hours, According to Helsingin Sanomat. The police ordered them to disperse around 19:00 and began physically removing them from the scene 10 minutes later. Traffic on Mannerheimintie returned to normal at 8 p.m. According to the Helsinki Police Department, 46 people have been arrested for […]
In the opening year of the Tampere tram, 10 million trips were made
Tampere’s tram system has been operating for exactly one year, and almost 10 million trips were made during its first year of operation. The southern central city has approximately 245,000 inhabitants, making it the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. The entire capital region has a total of 422,000 inhabitants. Mika Periviita, director of […]
Espoo Master Plan 2060 aims for sustainable growth
The population of the Helsinki metropolitan area is growing. The Espoo Master Plan 2060 is a city-wide master plan that agrees on the direction of the city’s growth and key land use issues. The master plan guides traffic, mobility, and the location of housing, services, jobs, and recreational areas. – With the plan, we can […]
Heavy traffic is expected during the Whitsun weekend
Do not forget Monday!The traffic is expected to be particularly heavy from 14.00-19.00 today, while queues may also form tomorrow from 11.00-14.00. Monday is a public holiday in Denmark, and with good weather forecast, many will go to holiday homes all over the country. And when people return home from their long weekend getaways, traffic […]
Swedish driver Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 win
Indianapolis, Indiana – Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to become a global superstar – a goal achieved on Sunday when the Swedish driver won the Indianapolis 500. Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps […]
45% of jobseekers in Vantaa are long-term unemployed
Since 2021, most of the experimentation with the responsibility for employment services being transferred to municipalities has shown good results Eija Väätäinenwhich leads the project in Vantaa and Kerava. However, he adds that long-term unemployment remains a distressing problem. "For many, the setbacks caused by the coronavirus appear to be long-lasting," Väätäinen says. There are […]
Dark shops are gaining ground in Denmark
A scanner in the darkHowever, not everyone is thrilled with the prospect of the concept coming to their necks. Often the shop windows are painted or tapped, which prevents someone from looking inside, which according to critics leads to urban areas being deprived of life. In addition, the areas are filled with vehicles needed to […]
Helsinki "major" the street renovation project will begin next spring
Helsinki’s historic main road, Mannerheimintie, is facing a long, two-year renovation that will begin next spring, according to the city. In addition to roadway repairs, the major overhaul will bring improved pavement areas for pedestrians, single-lane cycle paths and refurbished tram lanes. A large part of the street section will also be underground renovations, replacing […]
A pro-Russia demonstration will be held in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Sunday
The Finnish Broadcasting Corporation said that the demonstration is organized by Rufi, a Finnish-Russian association that presents itself on social media as a friendship club. At the moment, the convoy is expected to start its journey through the Helsinki metropolitan area from Hyvinkää and end in Vantaa. As Sunday is typically a slow traffic day, […]
Police: No intentional traffic accident in Helsinki on Saturday
“There has been no sign that the man has deliberately tried to drive over people.” Lasse LagerbohmSenior Investigator in charge of the Helsinki Police Department’s preliminary investigation, stated To YLE on Tuesday. “We have some idea of the reasons for the incident, but the investigation is still in its infancy.” Read more: Three injured when […]
VR Finland will suspend freight traffic to Russia by the end of 2022
The termination of the contracts began on Tuesday. According to VR, part of the traffic may continue until the end of the year in accordance with the terms of the contract, if the other party so requests. The company pointed out that it would in principle have to terminate the agreements in accordance with the […]
Hackers encrypt the code on the City of Oulu’s website to extract cryptocurrency
Hackers recently hijacked the City of Oulu’s website in an attempt to extract cryptocurrency on the site with visitors’ devices, according to the city. According to the city’s chief security officer, the hacking was detected over the weekend. Kari Nykänen. "Our service provider went through the servers of the sites and found the script," Nykänen […]
Russian media: Kremlin may terminate Saimaa canal agreement if Finland joins NATO
Russia may decide to terminate Finland’s 50-year lease on the Saimaa canal if the Nordic country decides to join NATO, the Russian broadcaster Izvestia said. "As Russia’s relations with any country deteriorate, the agreements reached during better relations and then sensible can be revised. That would be quite natural," Dmitry Novikovthe vice-chairman of the Duma’s […]
Finnair, VR drop mask requirement
The nationwide airline Finnair has announced that it will remove the requirement for passengers and cabin crew to wear masks on all flights. The change will take effect on Monday, April 25th. The only exception is if the use of face shields is an explicit requirement of the destination or country of origin. The company […]
Right now: This is what it looks like on the roads – follow Ekot’s live broadcast
If you are going out and driving this Easter, you are not alone. In this broadcast from Ekot, we update on the situation in Easter traffic. In the broadcast, you will hear, among other things, updates from the Swedish Transport Administration and the Swedish Transport Administration. Also participating are Elina Rapp, reporter P4 Kronoberg and […]
Commercial road traffic from Russia ends after midnight for vehicles registered in Russia or Belarus
The European Union imposed extensive sanctions on Russia and Belarus over Ukraine’s invasion. As an enforcement authority, Customs is responsible for enforcing sanctions agreed at EU level on freight transport. As a result of the new sanctions imposed by the EU, all road traffic carrying commercial goods from Russia will end. The sanctions took effect […]
Finland bans Russian and Belarusian trucks from entering the country
Russian and Belarusian trucks will be stopped and denied entry to the Finnish border from midnight. This is what the head of the control department of the Customs Board says Sami Rakshit. "All commercial traffic for vehicles with registration plates in Russia and Belarus will be stopped and reversed," Rakshit says. According to the traffic […]
EU transport ministers coordinate the EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the transport sector
Ministers will discuss a coordinated EU response to Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the transport sector. The aim of the meeting is to create a common EU-level picture of national measures taken or planned in the transport sector following the war in Ukraine and to find ways to strengthen EU coordination of these measures. […]
The website of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense is the target of a cyber attack
The websites of the Finnish Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs were out of order on Friday, the ministries announced in separate tweets shortly before 1 p.m. The Department of Defense said its website crashed due to a denial of service (DoS) attack and is investigating the matter. Head of Communications at the Ministry of […]
Film rebellion activists fined for police disobedience
About 22 Extinction Rebellion activists have been fined for failing to comply with police orders during a protest in the capital last summer. The activists blocked a busy street in the center of Helsinki and wanted to get the government to declare a climate and ecological emergency and bring forward Finland’s carbon neutrality target from […]
Finland seizes works of art from Russian museums at the border
Customs has confiscated works of art traveling to Russia from the Vaalimaa border crossing. Sami RakshitThe head of the control department of the National Board of Customs said that the value of the works was approximately EUR 42 million, according to insurance estimates. According to Customs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the goods are […]
The state railway company VR fired Lauri Sipponen, President and CEO
On Monday, the state railway company VR announced the dismissal of its CEO. Lauri Sipponen. Sipponen’s run lasted less than a year, as he only took over the position last August. Chairman of the Board of VR Group, Kjell Forsen, refused to disclose why Sipponen was fired. He told the news agency STT that he […]
Lintilä expects the EU to stop importing oil from Russia
“Black oil is currently turning into red blood in Ukraine,” he said. He acknowledged that the suspension of imports would lead to higher costs and lower living standards in the coming years, but stressed that energy flows must be cut off at any cost, at least temporarily in the light of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. […]
Rolf and the beggars: A suspicious league moves in
It is at the beginning of December 2017 when the police come to Rolf. He has had Bulgarian beggars living with him for several years. Now there are suspicions that Rolf has housed both criminals and crime victims. What he does not know is that the police also suspect him. When Rolf has ended up […]
VR will resume cargo traffic to Russia
The state-owned railway company VR announced on Wednesday that it would resume freight traffic to Russia after a suspension a few days ago due to sanctions against British Russian Railways (RZD). The sanctions were based on Russia’s attack on Ukraine, but the Finnish railway company said that it had received a report from the British […]
Finland stops rail freight from Russia; the last passenger trains were almost sold out
VR announced on Saturday that its logistics subsidiary VR Transpoint will suspend the reception of freight trains arriving from Russia at noon on Sunday. "The resumption of freight traffic between Russia and Finland is no longer possible due to sanctions imposed on Russian railways (RZD). VR Group is obliged to comply with sanctions imposed by […]
Saimaa canal open on Monday 28.3
Representatives agreed on the length of the protocol’s sailing period and the tentative opening date for the traffic season. A more specific opening date will be determined by ice and weather conditions and will be agreed through correspondence between the channel’s representatives. The representative of the Finnish Saimaa Canal is Minna KivimäkiChief of Staff of […]
HS: VR will stop train services between Helsinki and St. Petersburg
The official decision to terminate the service is made by VR. Kauppalehti on Thursday wrote that the state-owned company is prepared to suspend the service in accordance with the instructions of the central government. Tuppurainen told Helsingin Sanomat that train traffic has been offered in such a way that Finns living in Russia can return […]
With the acquisition of Arriva, the railway company VR is expanding to Sweden
The Finnish state railway company VR has acquired the Arriva Sverige train and bus operator and is taking its share of the Swedish public transport market. Arriva operates public transport in southern Sweden and Ostrobothnia in both regional and urban traffic. It has about 3,800 employees in the country and will become a subsidiary of […]
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 […]
The Øresund Bridge closed to all car traffic tonight
Sixth since 2000The exercise will take place on the motorway and in one of the railway tunnels. It will test the emergency cooperation in the event of an accident. Trains to and from Sweden will continue to run during the exercise, but with lower departure frequencies. Stay informed about the train schedule via the Itinerary. […]
The traffic map of Helsinki renamed the Russian Embassy Volodymyr Zelenskyy Park
The map of the route planner used by the Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) has been obtained from the ‘Volodymyr Zelenskyy Park’ at the address where the Russian Embassy is normally located. Users looking for their tram stop could see buildings related to the Russian embassy at Tehtaankatu 1 on Thursday, which was renamed in honor […]
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 […]
The downpour that drowned Gävle in one night
Cars got stuck in flooded viaducts and the Gävle residents’ homes and basements were drowned when the rain masses poured in. The schools were closed, traffic was paralyzed and the rescue service could not reach out to everyone who sounded the alarm. But in the midst of all the chaos, something fantastic is happening – […]
The Finns joined forces to support Ukraine
The Finns have donated more than ten million euros to support the Ukrainian people since the Russian invasion. According to Finland’s humanitarian aid organizations, the relative proximity of the crisis is causing people to take action compared to other disasters. "It is absolutely exceptional. I have never seen people so mobilized to donate and help," […]
A week of war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s speeches to Russia and the world In a televised speech, Putin talks about “demilitarizing and de-Nazifying” Ukraine. Shortly afterwards, explosions were heard in several places in Ukraine. Flight alarms sound and several cities are exposed to rocket attacks. The traffic jams out of the country are endless, and a week after the invasion, […]
Tampere court condemned climate protesters, overturned fines
The Pirkanmaa District Court has found 12 climate activists guilty of disobedience to the police, but has rejected the prosecutor’s claim for fines. The allegations relate to a demonstration last August Elokapina a climate agency that blocked traffic in the Hämeenpuisto area of Tampere. Elokapina is the Finnish branch of Extinction Rebellion’s environmental group. The […]
Finland closes airspace to Russian traffic
Finland is preparing to close its airspace from Russian air traffic in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka (SDP) tweeted bulletin on Saturday night. Russia’s retaliation could seriously affect the national airline Finnair and effectively close Asian routes, according to the airline’s spokesperson. Satu Haataja. The government has […]
The court dismissed trafficking in human beings and rape charges against the theatrical figure Baltzar
The Helsinki District Court dismissed all charges against the author and the theater figure Veijo Baltzar on Friday. Baltzar, 78, had been charged with aggravated human trafficking, aggravated rape, rape and gross sexual exploitation of children. However, the court held that the evidence did not discharge the burden of proof because the prosecutor had not […]
MSPs called for a vote against the Nationality and Borders Act
Speaking before the debate in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday 22 February), Robison said: “The Scottish Government condemns the regressive Citizenship and Borders Act, which is fundamentally contrary to the UK’s international obligations under the Refugee Convention. The bill will significantly change the UK Asylum and Immigration Act and have a negative impact on people, […]
The dumped berry pickers 2/2: The children on the gravel field
At the end of July 2021, about 50 people will come from Bulgaria to Älvsbyn because they have been promised to pick berries, earn thousands of kronor and get good housing. Instead, children and adults are stranded on a gravel field next to the road where they are forced to camp. The berry pickers feel […]
Police transfer charges against more than 50 climate activists to the prosecutor
Helsinki police have completed a preliminary investigation into the protest of climate activists by the Elokapina demonstration movement in October last year, when the protesters waded and glued to the entrance to the Government Castle in central Helsinki. Elokapina is the Finnish branch of Extinction Rebellion’s environmental group. In a press release released on Wednesday, […]
Rising temperatures are flooding, damaging you
Warm temperatures, rain and melting snow together have wreaked havoc on several roads around the country, says Fintraffic’s Traffic Management Center. Antti-Jussi PalmroosOn Wednesday, the executive director of the traffic control center urged motorists to be especially careful to avoid holes in road surfaces now filled with water. "You are being repaired, but more and […]
A rescue worker died in an ice accident off the coast of Oulu
The accident on the sea road off the west coast of Finland on Tuesday claimed the life of a rescue worker, says the Oulu-Koillismaa Rescue Department. A rescue worker crashed through the ice while operating in an accident involving partially underwater ice road equipment. The driver of the tamping machine got out of the vehicle […]
Helsinki courts face Extinction Rebellion, Convoy Finland congestion
Helsinki’s courts are full of cases against some 850 activists arrested in protests demanding action to combat climate change, rising petrol prices and Covid restrictions. Most of the activists were arrested during demonstrations in the Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion climate group in Elokapina and are accused of disobedience to the police. All cases […]
The Convoy Finland demonstration will continue until Sunday
The Convoy Finland 2022 movement brought protesters to Helsinki on Friday, demanding the termination of Covid mandates, cheaper petrol and diesel fuel, and the resignation of the government. The number of hundreds of people who blocked traffic in front of Parliament on Friday and Saturday had shrunk to a few dozen protesters by Wednesday, which […]
Danish cities among the best in the world for mobility innovation
An example for others Up in the urban categories with over 3 million inhabitants, Barcelona topped the list followed by Berlin, London, Rotterdam and Manchester. The index focused on three main indicators: innovative parking solutions, overall traffic management systems and the purity of transport – before including the 2021 Cities of the Future Index. “The […]
More than 50 protesters were arrested during a convoy in Helsinki: Police
Inspired by protesters from Canadian truck drivers who stopped in Ottawa, the Convoy Finland protesters engaged in civil disobedience and harassment of the public. “Police towed dozens of vehicles from Mannerheimintie and arrested 55 people. Two detainees are suspected of violent resistance to police,” police said in a statement. According to police, traffic in Helsinki […]
The Finnish Convoy demonstration weekend begins on the third day
The Finnish Convoy demonstration had shrunk on Sunday night into a small group that occupied the square next to Parliament but did not block traffic. Protesters had called for cheaper gasoline, an end to Covid restrictions and vaccine mandates, and a resignation from the government. To achieve these goals, they gathered on Friday night and […]
Protesters were threatened and harassed by reporters in Friday’s demo
Reporters reporting on the Convoy Finland 2022 demonstrations in central Helsinki on Friday night say they have experienced verbal and physical harassment at work. Yle’s reporter and photographer at the scene say they were constantly threatened verbally and physically. Some protesters tried to prevent journalists from moving freely. Reporters were beaten and threatened, and one […]
Police break up Convoy Finland protest, arrested 55
Police arrested some 55 protesters outside parliament after breaking up a “convoy” protest that had blocked traffic for several hours in an effort to demand cheaper petrol and a government resignation. Police began towing vehicles parked on Mannerheimintie when protesters did not disperse the order immediately after midnight. Two of the detainees were arrested on […]
The Court of Appeal overturned Aarnio’s murder sentence
The Helsinki Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction Jari Aarnio his role in the 2003 assassination. The Helsinki District Court previously ruled that Aarnio had prior knowledge of the Swedish-Turkish contract murder Volgan Ünsal but did nothing to prevent the crime. The court sentenced Aarnio, the former head of the drug unit of the […]
The owner of a Finnish berry company was convicted of 26 human trafficking
The man was also found guilty of aggravated fraud and a violation of the Waste Act and was sentenced to pay more than € 200,000 in compensation to the victims in accordance with a previous conviction. The district court initially sentenced him to one year and eight months in probation. The courts disagreed primarily as […]
Right now: Chaos on E20 – “Have not seen a single salt truck”
There is still a very long queue on the E20 after trucks got stuck in Finnerödjabacken, south of Laxå. Many of the cars have been queuing since 10 o’clock in the morning and right now there is no forecast of when the traffic will flow normally again. Hear those affected who are stuck and Bengt […]
Microsoft will buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for $ 68.7 billion
According to The Verge, the deal is Microsoft’s biggest gaming effort, and the company says it will be “the third-largest gaming company after Tencent and Sony” after the deal expires. The popularity of online gaming has grown in all genres, including iGaming which has also grown in popularity during the pandemic. The growth of iGaming […]
The driver went mad at Reykjanesbraut
Yesterday afternoon, the driver of one of the cars on the Reykjanesbraut road fell into a frenzy, stopped traffic on one of the lanes, got out of the vehicle and began to kick the windshield of the car that stopped behind him. Suðurnes County Police are investigating a man who stopped traffic yesterday afternoon in […]
See: Helsinki police deploy ATVs for daily patrols
The Helsinki Police Department has acquired two ATVs for the daily patrol. In a press release, the department said vehicles will increase police mobility on the streets of the capital. In addition to off-road driving, ATVs are suitable for directing traffic and supervising public events and demonstrations in an urban environment. Due to its small […]
Jeffrey Epstein – Money, power and human trafficking
In August 2019, a prisoner is found 76318-054 died in his cell in a Manhattan prison. It’s the billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of human trafficking and repeated abuses of underage girls. The case comes to an abrupt end, which raises more questions than answers. During his lifetime, Jeffrey Epstein surrounds himself with Nobel […]
Poor driving conditions lead to several accidents
Road conditions are poor in several parts of the country on Wednesday, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, and the agency warns of potentially dangerous driving conditions in the southern, western, eastern and central parts of the country. Driver Erno Hakanen, Told Tampere about the Tampere Road Traffic Center that no major accidents have occurred […]
On Christmas Day, poor driving conditions in the western areas
Driving conditions are poor in Western and Southwestern Finland all Saturday, says the road information service Fintraffic. The company said visibility to the west and southwest was poor due to snowfall and drift. The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts that road conditions in the western regions will be poor until Saturday night and will be issued […]
Motorists warned of poor driving conditions when snowstorms were predicted
On Christmas Eve, the Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a warning about dangerous driving conditions, especially in the central and southern parts of the country. Snowfall is forecast for much of the country throughout the day, and there will also be snowfall in some places. Meteorologist of the Finnish Meteorological Institute Sini Tenhunen urged motorists […]
