Helsinki Times

THE FINNS PARTY has expelled two of its senior members, Member of the Finnish Parliament Timo Vornanen and Member of the European Parliament Teuvo Hakkarainen, YLE revealed on Monday.

THE UNIVERSITY of Eastern Finland on 7 May announced it has cancelled its decision to grant an honorary doctorate to Tarja Cronberg, a former cabinet member and chairperson of the Green League.

THE CITY OF HELSINKI on Monday reported that data on up to 120,000 learners, guardians and personnel has ended up in the wrong hands as a consequence of the data breach detected in its childhood and education division on 30 April.

Helsinki’s cultural summer kicks off with an exciting lineup at the Esplanade Stage, offering a diverse array of nearly 250 performances, free of charge, until August 31. This year’s program promises an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, pop, rock, classical music, dance, and circus performances, catering to all ages.

A recent study reveals a curious phenomenon: people perform better on tasks when they believe artificial intelligence (AI) is assisting them, even when informed that the AI could degrade their performance. This "AI placebo effect" persists regardless of the system's purported reliability.

In a recent European comparison, Finland has been recognized for having the most fuel-efficient driving habits, particularly in the use of plug-in hybrid vehicles. According to a spring 2024 report by the European Commission, these vehicles consume the least fuel in Finland, a testament to the country’s effective charging infrastructure and substantial investments in vehicle electrification.

A TOTAL of 18 EU countries saw their life expectancy rebound to or over levels preceding the coronavirus pandemic in 2023, according to statistics from Eurostat.

FINLAND is taking “a leap toward summer” this week, Jari Tuovinen, a meteorologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), stated to STT on Sunday.

LOGGING VOLUMES exceeded sustainable levels in several regions of Finland in 2023, according to Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke).

THE EUROPEAN UNION should adopt a more uniform stance on foreign policy, according to the majority of respondents to a new values and attitudes survey by the Finnish Business and Policy Forum (Eva).