by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 27.9.2024
Two hundred ordinary Finns seek to bring the government to the Court of Impeachment for systematic negligence towards the environment. “The government and its ministers are equal before the law, just like the rest of us”, says Aki Saariaho from Espoo, one of the key figures behind the complaint.
by Kelvin Jackson | 19.9.2024
At this first “Sit down with an MP” you will have a chance to speak to and hear directly from the member of the Finnish parliament, Alviina Alametsä. The event will be held in the Otaniemi Fat Lizard (Tietotie 1, 02150 Espoo) on Saturday 28.9. from 15:00-16:00.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 14.9.2024
Ville Niinistö spoke at the Green Party Council about combining the green transition with competitiveness in Europe and emphasised investors’ desire for sustainable investments. About Russia he stated that it is important that Finland remains a strong democracy internally.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 13.9.2024
The process of deciding the funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company – Yle – has been absurd because it really is about politics, not finances. This discussion should not take place at all, at least not between political parties, writes Eero Karisto in his analysis.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 2.9.2024
Image: Marko Seuranen Written by Atte Harjanne, original article in Finnish: Ilman maahanmuuttoa Suomi olisi köyhempi ja tyhjempi maa (verdelehti.fi) The share and number of immigrants in Finland’s population has grown rapidly in the 2000s. This has helped the...