Finnish gambling market to open for competition in 2026, reveals …
Jul 8, 2024 · THE MINISTRY of the Interior last week opened a public consultation period for a draft bill to de-regulate the gambling sector in Finland, calling for a partial dissolution of the monopoly of Veikkaus.. The bill would do away with the monopoly of the state-owned company in betting and online casino and slot machine games, and open the games to competition under a licensing system outlined in ...
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2 days ago · The Finnish Parliament has approved a legislative change that will stop the payment of national pensions to recipients living outside Finland in EU and EEA countries, Switzerland, and the UK, effective from 1 February 2025. This decision aims to reduce government spending and redefine the national pension as a minimum benefit, available only to residents of Finland.
HS: Finland has seized Russian assets over compensation linked to ...
Oct 30, 2024 · The National Enforcement Authority has seized Russian properties in Finland since Thursday, 24 October, making Finland the first country to carry out seizures in connection with compensation awarded by an international arbitration tribunal to Ukraine’s Naftogaz, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
2024 brings major revisions to Finland's Kela social security benefits
Dec 20, 2023 · In 2024, Finland will witness a substantial number of changes in the social security benefits provided by Kela, marking one of the most extensive revisions in recent years. These adjustments, approved by Parliament, will affect various sectors including pensions, disability allowances, unemployment benefits, and student financial aid.
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 …
Significant rise in sexual offenses in Finland during 2023 - Helsinki …
Jan 18, 2024 · Finland saw a notable increase in reported sexual offenses in 2023, with 7,100 cases recorded, marking a 29.6% rise from the previous year. This surge, amounting to 1,600 more cases than in 2022, coincided with the introduction of new sexual offense legislation at the start of 2023, which redefined and expanded the scope of sexual crimes. Kimmo Haapakangas, Senior Statistician at Statistics ...
Finland’s Virkkunen designated for key portfolio in European …
Sep 18, 2024 · HENNA VIRKKUNEN (NCP), the Finnish nominee to the European Commission, has been designated as the executive vice president in charge of technology, sovereignty, security and democracy in the next European Commission.. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her new team of commissioners and executive vice presidents on Tuesday.
Time shift reminder: Clocks fall back in Finland on October 27
This Sunday, October 27, 2024, Finland will officially end Daylight Saving Time, with clocks set to turn back by one hour at 4:00 AM, marking the return to Eastern European Time. This adjustment will be synchronized across all EU Member States, a practice designed to ensure smooth international travel and commerce, particularly for rail and air traffic.
Finnish housing market rebounds: October sales and prices climb
Nov 8, 2024 · The Finnish housing market experienced a notable recovery in October, with property transactions and prices showing positive trends, according to the latest report from the Central Federation of Real Estate Agencies in Finland (KVKL). Over 5,300 homes were sold nationwide, marking the highest transaction volume in over two years and a 20.8% increase compared to last October.
Alarmingly many Finnish men think women have themselves to …
Nov 13, 2024 · A QUARTER of under 35-year-old men believe women may deserve the violence they experience because of the way they look, dress or behave, reveals a survey commissioned by the Coalition of Finnish Women’s Association (Nytkis).. The corresponding share among all men was 21 per cent. “Our survey reveals that although not all men tolerate violence against women, a far too large a share of men ...