| Government Agrees on 50 Billion Euro Budget Government coalition parties have agreed on proposals for next year's state budget totaling 50.3 billion Euros. Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi said the budget represented a change in emphasis from income taxation to environmental taxation, for example, on consumption and energy. The opposition Social Democrats have criticised the proposals for doing little to tackle unemployment. yle.fi |
Fall Foliage Draws Travellers North Tourists are headed to northern Finland again to enjoy the fall foliage after last year’s dip in visitors. In the autumn of 2009, the recession pushed tourism down by a third compared to average figures. yle.fi |
Tougher Gaming Laws to Take Effect Stricter rules on gambling come into force this week. For instance, the minimum age for most monetary games of chance will rise to 18 on October 1. yle.fi |
Halonen tapasi Abbasin Presidentti Tarja Halonen on tavannut Lähi-idän-vierailunsa päätteeksi palestiinalaisten presidentin Mahmoud Abbasin Ramallahissa, presidentin päämajassa. Halosen mukaan he keskustelivat kahdenvälisistä suhteista ja Lähi-idän rauhanprosessista. yle.fi |
Cabin Crew Walkout Could Keep Passengers on the Ground Talks aimed at fending off a strike by Finnair and Blue1 cabin crew continue on Monday evening. If no settlement is reached, the threatened walkout could ground several Finnair and Blue1 flights on Tuesday. The main sticking point is working hours. yle.fi |