Tag: Vaasa
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The Vaasa police rejected the student's school shooting plan
The suspect was arrested earlier this week after police received a tip from a video of a 23-year-old woman talking about launching a violent attack on an educational institution.
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Stubb defeated Haavisto in Finland's closest ever presidential election
The margin between the two candidates was just 98,663 votes, about 5,000 fewer than in years' runoffs. Esko Aho (Middle) and Tarja Halonen (SDP) in 2000. “I am calm, steady, humble, but at the same time extremely happy and grateful that Finns voted so much and I get to take on the duties of the…
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A pro-Russian hacker group takes responsibility for DoS attacks on the websites of Finnish cities
Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Kotka, Lahti, Vaasa, Pori, Kuopio, Espoo and Turku have all reported being the target of denial-of-service attacks in the past two days.
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Major air traffic disruption in Finland: A two-day strike was announced on February 1-2
The upcoming strike will start on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The strike must affect JHL members employed by Finavia or Airpro. The strike affects almost all major airports in Finland, with the exception of Halli and Utti. However, it is specified…
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The weather changes dramatically when the cold weather leaves Finland
“It will be around -5 to -15 degrees throughout the country on Monday,” he commented to the news agency. The weather is expected to change more clearly in the evening with the arrival of a moist front from the west. “Westerly winds will intensify with the arrival of a moist front. Warmer air comes from…
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VR cancels long-distance train service due to severe frost, offers compensation
This decision has been made to maintain efficient travel this coming weekend and the following week. Under normal conditions, VR operates approximately 200 long-distance train services daily. Most of the cancellations concern the routes between Helsinki and Kupitta, Tampere and Pori, and Seinäjoki and Vaasa. Maid TyyniläVR's head of long-distance transport says: “The freed equipment…
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Bridging the employment gap of skilled immigrant women in Finland's STEAM industries
Seema Ganoothe story is an example of the experience of many skilled immigrant women. Ganoo is an electrical engineer from India with 14 years of experience who moved to Vaasa in 2004. His career took a turn as he raised his children in the community, including being involved in the PTA and being a food…
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A competitor is emerging for the Finnish state-owned railway company VR
Suomen Lähijunat has drawn up a plan for the provision of commuter rail services in large urban areas and regional services connecting municipal centers, estimating that the services will begin in 2025. The urban regions identified as possible service areas are Imatra, Jyväskylä, Kouvola, Kuopio, Mikkeli, Oulu, Tampere, Turku and Vaasa. According to the plan,…
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Archaeologists confirm the stories about the mid-14th century fortress in Finland
Radiocarbon dating of recent finds has confirmed the legends and the reference to a mid-14th century fortress in the old town of Vaasa on the west coast of Finland.
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Seabed war, cyber trucks and the autumn of discontent and strikes: Finland in the world press
The article examines the case and consequences of a situation where the Baltic Connector suffered from a pressure drop that led to its closure. Damage was observed in Finland’s exclusive economic zone on October 10. In addition, an undersea data cable was cut in the same area, which led to the investigation of both cases.…
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Reduction in the illegal import of snuff: Related to the dismantling of the sale of nicotine pouches
Customs confiscations of nuuska have decreased significantly during the past year. Although control measures are as comprehensive as before, smuggling has decreased. “Last year, we uncovered several large cases of snuff smuggling, which of course show up in the overall statistics. Looking at the figures from January to September of this year, the change compared…
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July sees a surge of 1.4 million long-distance trips on VR trains – Night train popularity soars
July’s long-distance travel figures, though about 2% lower compared to July 2022, which experienced an unusually high volume of journeys, have still showcased a substantial travel demand. “During the summer months, travelers opt for train journeys covering extended distances, including routes to destinations such as Oulu, Joensuu, Vaasa, and Kuopio. The recently opened Hillosensalmi station…
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The German bus company Flixbus opens a new route from Vaasa to Warsaw
Passengers can expect to pay 60-80 euros for a 30-hour journey from Vaasa on the west coast of Finland to the Polish capital Warsaw.
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There will be more charging points for electric cars in Helsinki
Vaasankatu 2 Rauhankatu 17 Josafatinkatu 9 Eerikinkatu 6 Angel Square Ruoholahti (M) Merikatu 27 Kotkankatu 4 Haaga market Round house Ullankatu 3 Johannestie Sinebrychoffinkatu Kanavaranta 15 Merikasarminkatu 7 Alvar Aalto katu 1 Customs duty Hakamäenkuja 2 The new charging stations offer a wider network of charging points around Helsinki, which facilitates the daily use of…
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Expensive food often leads to unhealthy choices, according to research
Vaasan studied the spending habits of Finns three times during 2022, the most recent study was conducted in March 2023. Uncertainty about their own financial situation can be seen in the results throughout the past year. In the spring of 2022, 35% of respondents stated that they would at least consider their grocery shopping carefully.…
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More military spending, conscription mentality and supply from troubled grape farms: Finland in the world press
The article mentions that global military spending last year rose 3.7 percent in real terms to $2.24 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri). Finland’s spending grew the most, 36 percent after the purchase of F-35 fighter jets, which is the largest annual increase in military spending since 1962, according to the…
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The Hanken School of Economics starts an English bachelor’s program and appoints new vice-rectors
Bachelor’s program in English Hanken’s board decided at its meeting that starting in 2024, bachelor’s studies will be offered in English alongside the Swedish-language program. An English-language Bachelor in Business program with 80 study places will start in Helsinki in the summer of 2024. The main focus of Hanken’s education will continue to be the…
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Helsinki’s street construction season begins
Two ramp bridges are being renovated from Itäväylä to Viikki. The asphalt and waterproofing of the bridges crossing the metro line will be renewed, and the damaged concrete surfaces of the decks will be repaired as needed. The railings and handrails of the bridge will also be renewed. Other works include renewing the lighting and…
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Olivia and Leo are still the most popular children’s names in Finland
A little variation in the most popular names of Finnish speakers For children born in Finland in 2022, Olivia was the first name for 276 girls and Leo for 376 boys. They were the most popular names in 2021 as well, and Leo has been the most popular boy’s name since 2019. In 2022, the…
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Retro arcade games are at the center of the University of Vaasa’s science fair, promoting education and future learning
from electronics and biomechanics to game design and even space exploration. The games offer participants the opportunity to experience, learn and imagine through an interactive and immersive game. In addition to their educational potential, these retro games have a unique social learning value. They act as social magnets, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds…
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The chemical and battery industry was confused by the ministry’s rejection of the English-language training program
We have to use all possible solutions in order to be able to meet the demand for skilled professionals,” said the representative of Kemianteollisuus ry. Several international companies operating in Vaasa had expressed their support for the application, because they consider the program necessary for the development of the electrical automation industry in the region.…
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HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories…
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The Court of Appeal convicted the man of attempted murder of Pekka Kataja
According to the court in Vaasa, the attack was politically motivated.
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The Swedish household goods store opens its first store in Finland
The company, which is one of Sweden’s largest, chose the bilingual city of Vaasa to test the waters.
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Nightwish will play in their hometown kite next summer – the goal is to break the audience record at the Rantakettat Baseball stadium
Nightwish World tour to Finland next summer – two concerts Nightwish has already announced a new concert in Finland, which will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the VAASA Lemonsoft stadium. The Kitee and VAASA performances are Nightwish’s last domestic concerts before the band takes a break to work on the new album.…
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Swedes find a sister ship from the 17th century to the famous Vasa warship
Naval archaeologists in Sweden say they have found the sister ship of a famous 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and is now on display at a popular museum in Stockholm. The wreck of the royal warship Vasa was raised in 1961, remarkably well preserved, after more than 300 years underwater in Stockholm’s…
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The Finnish Meteorological Institute gives Finland a severe thunderstorm
On Wednesday afternoon, an electric storm system will arrive in Finland from the west, bringing plenty of heavy rain showers and strong winds. The Finnish Meteorological Institute told the news agency STT that the thunderstorms will start at 2:30 p.m. when the storm descends between the cities of Pori and Vaasa. The strongest thunderstorms and…
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Warm weather will sweep the whole of Finland from Monday
Warm summer weather is forecast for many parts of Finland from Monday, and temperatures will rise to 30 degrees in the southern parts. According to Ylen Meteorologist Joonas Koskelaat the beginning of the week, warm air flows from the south into Northern Finland, which spreads to Oulu or even further north. Koskela said that on…
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The Finnish minister is not worried about the Italian governor’s request to delay NATO’s ratification
Minister of Economy of Finland Mika Lintilä (Cen) said that he is not worried about the Italian governor’s proposal that the Italian parliamentary vote on Finland’s accession to NATO should be suspended. On Wednesday, the governor of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy Massimiliano Fedrigaasked his country’s parliament to suspend the ratification of Finland’s NATO…