Finns encourage to cut back on alcohol and red meat in new …
Dec 2, 2024 · THE FINNISH FOOD AUTHORITY unveiled its new national nutritional guidelines on Wednesday, 27 November.. The guidelines encourage a shift away from animal-based toward plant-based foods, with the recommended daily intake of vegetables raised from 500 to 500–800 grams and the weekly limit on the intake of beef, lamb and pork lowered from 500 to 350 grams.
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4 days ago · Finland experienced an exceptionally warm year in 2024, with average temperatures across the country significantly above long-term norms, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The annual average temperature was 4.0 degrees Celsius, which is 1.1 degrees above the 1991–2020 average. Northern Lapland saw the most pronounced warming, with temperatures rising 1.7 degrees above ...
Finnair cancels hundreds of flights due to looming pilot strike
Nov 25, 2024 · FINNAIR on Saturday communicated that it will cancel hundreds of flights due to two work stoppages organised by the Finnish Airline Pilots’ Association (SLL).. SLL announced earlier last week that its members will participate in a day-long strike on both 9 December and 13 December. Pilots have also decided to reject on-call assignments for an indefinite period starting on 5 December ...
Finnish debt crisis deepens: 15,000 more face payment defaults in …
Oct 9, 2024 · The number of Finnish consumers struggling with payment defaults continues to grow, with 15,000 more individuals facing financial difficulties compared to the end of 2023. According to the latest data from Suomen Asiakastieto Oy, the total number of consumers registered with payment defaults reached 365,500 by the end of September 2024. While the growth rate of new payment defaults has slowed ...
It’s insulting that lawmakers are questioning years of work by ...
Dec 5, 2024 · MAIJALIISA ERKKOLA, a professor of nutrition at the University of Helsinki, has expressed her disappointment with the statements made by some lawmakers about the national nutritional guidelines published in late November, reports YLE.. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD), for example, has alleged that the guidelines are not founded on nutritional science.
HS: Finland and Sweden to instruct citizens how to prepare for …
Oct 14, 2024 · CITIZENS of Finland and Sweden will be provided with updated instructions for how to prepare for war and other crises in November, according to Helsingin Sanomat.. In Finland, an extensive web service compiling previously scattered preparedness-related information will be launched on Suomi.fi on 18 November.
Up to 100,000 Finnish households could be without power as …
Almost 71,000 Finnish households were without power at midnight after a winter storm brought heavy sleet and snow, along with strong winds, to large parts of the country. With strong winds set to continue for another couple of hours, the number of households affected by outages could rise to 100,000, a meteorologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) said to …
HS: Finnish home builders negotiate prices to spur sales
Dec 4, 2024 · EVEN THOUGH interest rates on housing loans have fallen and the prices of old homes have seemingly started creeping up, Finns remain hesitant to invest in new-built homes, reports Helsingin Sanomat.. Euribor 12, the most popular benchmark rate for housing loans in Finland, fell to an over two-year low of roughly 2.4 per cent last week.
Storms, floods, and thaw: Finland braces for weather chaos
Nov 25, 2024 · Finland is set to experience a dramatic weather shift early in the week, with heavy rains, strong winds, and rising temperatures expected to bring widespread disruptions. The Finnish Meteorological Institute and private forecasters have issued warnings for potential flooding and hazardous conditions as the nation recovers from last week’s Jari storm. Sunday provided a brief respite, with ...
Marimekko goes global: Bold designs, big dreams in asia and the …
Nov 3, 2024 · Finnish design brand Marimekko is setting a bold course for growth, with ambitious plans for expansion focused on the dynamic markets of Asia and the Nordics. Known worldwide for its striking prints and vibrant colors, Marimekko’s strategic roadmap for 2023-2027 emphasizes international development, reflecting the brand's mission to …