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News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
23h ago
ETLA ECONOMIC RESEARCH on Tuesday said the Finnish government should either reduce or entirely abandon its four-billion-euro investment package due to an underwhelming return outlook for the programme.
The package contains investments in measures to curtail the growth of the infrastructure maintenance deficit and develop transport connections ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
23h ago
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS at the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) on Wednesday decided to extend the ongoing political strikes until 7 April.
The extension marks already the second one-week extension to strikes organised in protest of the labour market reforms and social security cuts outlined by the government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
2d ago
A PROPOSED EU DIRECTIVE on packaging and packaging waste could undermine the deposit-based recycling system for cans and bottles in Finland, warns the Finnish Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry.
The directive would decree that 10 per cent of certain beverages – beer, juice and soft drinks – must be sold in reusable containers ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
2d ago
RUSSIA remains the most significant threat to national security in Finland, according to the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo).
Supo on Tuesday reminded that Russia regards Finland as an unfriendly state and is continuing to conduct intelligence and broad-based influence campaigns against the country, with the threat of such campaigns elevated despite deteriorating conditions for human intelligence operations.
The conditions have deteriorated as a result of counter-intelligence efforts, the expulsions of intelligence officers and the strict visa policy adopted by Finland.
The ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
3d ago
THE MAJORITY of Finns continue to approve the political strikes organised by members of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK), indicates a survey commissioned by YLE.
YLE on Saturday reported that 51 per cent of the survey respondents stated that they approve of the strikes organised in protest of the labour market reforms and social security cuts pursued by the government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
3d ago
THE POLITICAL STRIKES that are now well into their third week could disrupt bus services in the capital region of Finland, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
Neste on Friday issued yet another warning to bus operators that the continuing strikes could disrupt the availability of diesel as soon as in the coming days. With around 60 per cent of buses in the region running on diesel, the newspaper reminded, the disruption could have a broad-based impact on public transport services ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
4d ago
A SLIM MAJORITY of EU member states have blocked the approval of a much-debated piece of legislation that would mandate that the 27-country bloc restore at least 20 per cent of its land and sea areas to or close to their natural state by 2030, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
On Friday, diplomats from the member states withdrew the restoration law from the agenda after determining that it does not have the necessary support ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
4d ago
THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY Supply Agency (HVK) and the Finnish Industrial Union will today continue discussions about measures to guarantee the availability of diesel and petrol amid the ongoing political strikes, Janne Känkänen, the CEO of HVK, stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday.
The agency, he added, is calling especially for measures to guarantee what it considers critical deliveries, such as food deliveries to grocery shops ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
1w ago
On International Women’s Day, Indian Women in Finland Ry, discussed the different barriers on 8th March 2024, prevalent in the Finnish workforce and shared insights into the solutions through active participation and networking, to make a step closer for international women to access the Finnish job market.
Amidst the challenges of integrating into Finland’s workforce and society, international women in Finland are advocating for equitable opportunities and inclusive policies to level the playing field in the country's business landscape ..read more
News from Finland - "Helsinki Times"
1w ago
In Finland, the length of waiting lists for eye healthcare services has reached alarming proportions, with nearly 29,000 individuals awaiting treatment. This situation has underscored a significant challenge within the Finnish healthcare system, particularly in addressing non-urgent specialized medical care, which, by law, should commence no later than six months after the need for care has been identified ..read more