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WEB1 day ago · LEHTIKUVA. The number of work commute accidents in Finland is on the rise, with an 8% increase expected for 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a forecast by the Finnish Workers' Compensation Center (TVK). In contrast, the number of workplace accidents is predicted to stay relatively stable, showing only a …
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WEB6 days ago · HS: Overlooked Tax Administration decision created a loophole for wealthy. Food prices to fall modestly in Finland in 2024, says PTT. Helsinki Times is an independent online newspaper covering news and events in Finland. Helsinki Times is the first ever English language news site in Finland established in 2007.
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WEBPolitics. 17 September 2024. Print. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (PS) attended a plenary session in the Parliament House in Helsinki on 6 September 2024. Purra has expressed her disappointment with the conclusions drawn by a parliamentary task force appointed to examine the budget of YLE, the public broadcasting company in Finland.
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WEBA new study from Danske Bank reveals that Finnish entrepreneurs are increasingly prioritizing maintaining their daily operations over expanding their businesses. The Entrepreneur's Financial Peace of Mind 2024 survey shows that more than half (53%) of Finnish entrepreneurs are focused primarily on running their day-to-day business, while only 21% consider growth a primary objective.
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WEBWorld and international news. In a celebration of their shared sauna culture, Estonia and Finland have set a new Guinness World Record for "Most Photos of People in Saunas Posted on Facebook in One Hour." The event took place on International Sauna Day, June 8, 2024, and saw 3,909 sauna photos uploaded during the designated hour, with 3,602 officially counted towards the record.
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 ...
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 ...
News from Finland "Helsinki Times"
WEB2 days ago · A new study from Danske Bank reveals that Finnish entrepreneurs are increasingly prioritizing maintaining their daily operations over expanding their businesses. The Entrepreneur's Financial Peace of Mind 2024 survey shows that more than half (53%) of Finnish entrepreneurs are focused primarily on running their day-to-day business, while only 21% consider growth a primary objective.
Is Finland really a safe place for women? - Helsinki Times
WEBMay 2, 2021 · Default. Reading Mode. Finland is ferociously proud of the freedom it grants women. “Tasa-arvo,” the Finnish word for equality, is not—as is the case with so many countries—an empty statement of intent. It is a badge of honour worn by a young nation that does indeed have the seeds of gender equality woven into its brief history.
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WEBWorld and international news. In a celebration of their shared sauna culture, Estonia and Finland have set a new Guinness World Record for "Most Photos of People in Saunas Posted on Facebook in One Hour." The event took place on International Sauna Day, June 8, 2024, and saw 3,909 sauna photos uploaded during the designated hour, with 3,602 officially counted towards the record.