In the Russian media, Åland’s Parliament Speaker Jörgen Pettersson’s reminder of the province’s demilitarization was interpreted as a refusal to arm itself against Russia. The Russian media complain about the Åland people’s “decision” not to arm themselves against Russia. The news is based on a statement made by the Speaker of the Åland Parliament, Jörgen … Read more
According to political history professor Markku Jokisipilä, it is too early to assess how the governing parties will fare in the future parliamentary elections. However, it is safe to bet that the pension debate will hardly increase the support of the governing parties. According to Finance Minister Riikka Purra (ps), pension cuts could be implemented, … Read more
Five opposition parties will present the content of the midterm question in the parliament on Thursday morning. The first signatory of the interim question is SDP MP Kim Berg. KIMMO HAAPALA All the opposition parties together leave the government with an interim question about the running down of hospitals. SDP, the center, the Greens, the … Read more
According to Jussi Saramo of the Left League, Finland should not start changing the law with conditions. The representatives of the centre, fundamental Finns and the coalition have a different opinion. In the opinion of Jussi Saramo, the chairman of the parliamentary group of the Left Alliance, Finland’s current nuclear energy law should not be … Read more
Big day, this Tuesday, April 9, in the Champions League. The best continental club competition begins today the quarterfinal dispute with two first legs that pit four teams of enormous level against each other: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich. The Champions League enters its most ‘critical’ and exciting phase, in which only … Read more
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (Kok) wants violent young people to be taken out of schools and into separate hybrid units offering multi-professional help. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo proposed measures at Yle to prevent school shootings and bullying. petteri paalasmaa Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (kok) told Yle at the Prime Minister’s interview session about the actions … Read more
Entertainer Pirkko Mannola talks about his different spring in Viva magazine. Pirkko Mannola is the “bonus mom” of the president of the republic. Jenni Host Entertainer Pirkko Mannola’s life changed this spring when Alexander Stubb became the president of the republic. Mannola’s fiancé is Göran Stubb, the father of the president of the republic. The … Read more
Changing the age limit could help break the cycle of young people’s crime, thinks Minister of Justice Leena Meri (ps) to Uutissuomalai. Justice Minister Leena Meri (ps) says she will comment on the matter at a general level. Karoliina Vuorenmäki Should criminal liability apply to children under the age of 15? Calculating the minimum age … Read more
The ministers assured at the press conference that the government will thoroughly evaluate the need for further measures after the background of the school shooting in Vantaa is clear. Prime minister Petteri Orpo (kok), Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen (ps) and the Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson (r) held a press conference on Tuesday … Read more
Kouvola Sanomat: Laakso will not take the city of Kouvola to court. Member of Parliament Sheikki Laakso resigns from responsibility. Sanna Vornanen The carbon monoxide fiasco that led to the suspension of the scrap rally organized in the Kouvola ice rink in the summer of 2023 was not the organizer’s fault, MP Sheikki Laakso (ps) … Read more