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WEB4 days ago · Mikko Spolander, the director general at the Ministry of Finance, reacted at the launch event of the ministry’s latest economic forecast in Helsinki on Monday, 23 September 2024. Spolander stated that although the national economy is set to resume growth next year, the outlook for government finances does not inspire similar confidence.
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WEB3 days ago · Workers washed off red paint from one of the 14 columns in the facade of the Parliament House in Helsinki on Wednesday, 25 September 2024. The paint was sprayed on the columns and steps of the building as part of an unannounced protest against peat extraction organised by Extinction Rebellion Finland and Sweden’s Återställ Våtmarker.
Study: Finland is perceived as one of the most racist countries in EU
WEBOct 26, 2023 · PEOPLE of African descent consider Finland as one of the most racist countries in the European Union, suggests a 13-member state study by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).. In Finland, 43 per cent of such people reported to having experienced racial harassment in the past year, a proportion that is higher than in any of the other 12 countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France ...
Finland’s new government introduces reforms in immigration and …
WEBJun 16, 2023 · Finland’s government announced that the refugee quota will be reduced from 1,050 to 500 individuals per year. Differentiation in Social Security and Benefits. The government plans to differentiate the social security and benefits between immigrants and permanent residents in Finland. However, the government has also stated that it will take ...
Helsinki is the third fittest city in the world: new study
WEBSep 5, 2021 · 10.50%. Amsterdam has been crowned the world's fittest city. The city boasts the highest number of individuals who cycle to work, at nearly 46%, as well as a large number of gym fanatics, nearly 17.5% of the population. People living in Oslo have the most access to green space, with 68% of the city available for enjoying nature.
Experts question Finnish ministers’ arguments for curbing political …
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · 21. Sat, Experts question Finnish ministers’ arguments for curbing political strikes. Finland. 21 February 2024. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen (NCP) responded to a question during a plenary session in the Parliament House in Helsinki on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. Satonen and Minister of Economic …
Over 100,000 Finnish workers to strike this week: A nationwide …
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · About 60,000 industrial workers and 7,000 office staff are expected to join the strikes, potentially halting a significant portion of Finnish industry. Public transport in Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku will also experience widespread shutdowns due to JHL's strike, affecting trams, metros, and bus services. Ports will be paralyzed from Wednesday ...
More than half of Finnish home sellers ready to lower prices amid ...
WEBSep 16, 2024 · A recent survey reveals that 52% of Finns currently selling their homes are open to reducing their asking price. This highlights a buyer's market in Finland, as many potential homeowners are actively exploring their options, driven by changing living preferences and financial considerations. The survey, conducted by Oikotie with over 16,000 respondents, also shows that a significant portion of ...
Fight against Coronavirus in Finland hampered by lack of leadership
WEBMar 15, 2020 · It was only a couple of weeks ago when the Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, accompanied by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru, and Minister of Finance Katri Kulmuni marched into a press conference and announced that there is no epidemic in Finland and not much needed to be done. At the time, there were only ...
Finnish government approves tougher immigration provisions
WEBFinland. 19 April 2024. Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen (PS) spoke to the media ahead of a plenary session in the Finnish Parliament on 3 April 2024. Rantanen on Thursday announced the government has approved a series of proposals designed to introduce tougher immigration provisions in Finland. (Antti Aimo-Koivisto – Lehtikuva)