Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) drew both praise and criticism on Tuesday after referencing Väinö Linna’s classic novel Under the North Star during a parliamentary session focused on the Garden Helsinki project and a vote of confidence in the government.
Economy
Spanish energy company Iberdrola has announced plans to acquire Caruna, Finland’s largest electricity distribution company, in a deal valued at approximately €5 billion. Yle reports that the transaction was confirmed by news agency AFP, while MTV Uutiset provides additional details on the financial structure of the agreement.
Politics
The Finnish Defense Forces and the Border Guard are conducting naval artillery exercises off the coast of Kotka this week. The drills involve vessels from both branches and are taking place at the Kirkonmaa and Rankki firing ranges. The Gulf of Finland Coast Guard began its exercises on Monday, with
Politics
The Ministry of Education and Culture mistakenly published a press release on Thursday announcing that Finland’s Aalto Works architectural sites had been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement, which was later confirmed to be false, was the result of a technical and human error. The Aalto
Politics
The Ministry of Education and Culture mistakenly published a press release on Thursday announcing that Finland’s Aalto Works architectural sites had been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement, which was later confirmed to be false, was the result of a technical and human error. The Aalto
Politics
Former Coalition Party politician Jan Vapaavuori has stepped down from his role as senior advisor at the lobbying firm Geradin Partners following the Garden Helsinki arena controversy. Mikko Alkio, a shareholder at Geradin Partners, confirmed to MTV Uutiset that Vapaavuori’s departure was voluntary, and his profile has since been
Politics
Former Coalition Party politician Jan Vapaavuori has stepped down from his role as senior advisor at the lobbying firm Geradin Partners following the Garden Helsinki arena controversy. Mikko Alkio, a shareholder at Geradin Partners, confirmed to MTV Uutiset that Vapaavuori’s departure was voluntary, and his profile has since been
Politics
Construction company SRV Yhtiöt Plc has issued a statement addressing its involvement in the Garden Helsinki project, following weeks of public debate and allegations of potential conflicts of interest. The company emphasized that its role is strictly professional and not tied to political activities. SRV stated that its internal Code
Politics
Construction company SRV Yhtiöt Plc has issued a statement addressing its involvement in the Garden Helsinki project, following weeks of public debate and allegations of potential conflicts of interest. The company emphasized that its role is strictly professional and not tied to political activities. SRV stated that its internal Code
Politics
The Finnish Government has concluded an extraordinary plenary session to address the ongoing dispute surrounding the Garden Helsinki arena project, which has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, corruption allegations, the handling of state aid, procedural integrity, and broader questions of fairness in public funding. The controversy is now
Politics
The Finnish government has formally withdrawn its conditional €35 million support package for the Garden Helsinki multi-purpose arena project, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) announcing on Monday that the project no longer has political backing. The decision follows weeks of scrutiny over the funding’s approval process, which
Politics
A large wooden box addressed to two key figures in the controversial Helsinki Garden project has appeared in Suvilahti, sparking intrigue and political speculation. The box, measuring roughly 130–150 centimeters in each direction, was discovered near the Hanasaari power plant and is marked with references to the €35 million