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WEB3 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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WEB5 days ago · A recent assessment reveals that Finland's Helsinki metropolitan area has approximately 528,000 square meters of vacant office space, with estimates suggesting this could reach one million square meters when considering additional areas. If converted into residential units, this space could yield around 10,560 apartments, assuming an average size of 50 square meters per apartment.
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WEBPolitics. 04 September 2024. Print. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (PS) spoke at a news conference following the conclusion of the government’s budget session in Helsinki on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. Purra indicated that the nine-billion-euro target for fiscal adjustment should be enough to meet the government’s goal of stopping the debt ...
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 ...
President Sauli Niinistös speech to the new Finnish Government
WEBJun 20, 2023 · President Sauli Niinistö delivered a speech at the Presidential Palace on June 20, 2023, congratulating the newly appointed Prime Minister and the members of the 77th Government of Finland. Addressing the challenges that lie ahead, President Niinistö emphasized the need for unity, cooperation, and decisive action in navigating the current global landscape.
Latest figures indicate alarming rise in sexual offences in Helsinki
WEBJul 28, 2021 · Helsinki Times. New data collected by the police suggests that sex crimes, including sexual harassment, rape and sexual abuse of minors, are on the rise in Finland. According to a press release, authorities registered nearly 2,500 cases of sex crimes between January and June 2021—a 25 per cent increase compared to …
In pictures: Finland's new female-powered cabinet meets for the …
WEBDec 10, 2019 · THE LARGELY YOUNG AND FEMALE CABINET of Finland's new government met in Helsinki today, with PM Sanna Marin serving as the youngest sitting prime minister in the world. Joining her cabinet Li Andersson, the Minister of Education since June 2019, Minister of Finance Katri Kulmuni, and …
Finland revealed to have 2nd highest petrol prices in Europe
WEBJul 21, 2021 · A RECENT ANALYSIS OF PETROL PRICES across Europe has revealed that Finland has the second-highest fuel prices on the entire continent, averaging at around €1,70 per litre of petrol. In the continent-wide survey commissioned by Enjoy Travel, which drew on a variety of consumer price databases, only the Netherlands was shown to …
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 one of most discriminatory countries in EU, shows survey
WEBDec 11, 2017 · High 12-month rates of discrimination were reported also by North African respondents in the Netherlands (49%) and Roma respondents in Greece (48%) and Portugal (47%). “The results are a clear confirmation that there’s a lot of racism in Finland,” Kirsi Pimiä, the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman of Finland, …
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