Новости за 17.05.2024

The Finnish Medical Association (Lääkäriliitto) has raised alarm over recent government budget decisions, warning that substantial cuts to public healthcare funding and increased reliance on private healthcare subsidies could severely undermine the nation’s public health system.

The City of Helsinki has unveiled preliminary plans for a major redevelopment of the Wholesale Market area, aiming to transform it into a vibrant hub for food culture, events, and residential living. The ambitious project, slated for the 2030s, includes proposals for a new event arena with a capacity of up to 17,000 spectators, alongside continued wholesale operations.

Work visa agreements with safe third countries present a viable solution to the EU's asylum and immigration challenges. By providing legal entry routes, the EU can reduce the burden on its asylum system, enhance economic benefits through legal employment, and disrupt the illicit activities of human smugglers. This approach offers a balanced solution that benefits both migrants and the EU, fostering a more organized and humane immigration system.

The captivating phenomenon of nightless nights, also known as the Midnight Sun, has commenced in Finland's far northern regions. From May 16th, the residents of Utsjoki and other towns in northern Lapland will not see the sun dip below the horizon for more than two months. This unique event, while primarily associated with areas above the Arctic Circle, can also be experienced in regions slightly further south.

THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) is set to adopt such a strict definition for old forests that no forests would qualify for protection in Southern Finland, report YLE and Helsingin Sanomat.

NEWS that Finland’s gross domestic product grew by 0.5 per cent between the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year has provoked an excited reaction from economists, reports YLE.