Turistivene upposi lähellä Raippaluotoa, 22 pelastettiin
Turisteja Mikkelinsaarille kuljettanut Ida-vene ajoi karille aamupäivällä Vaasan edustalla. Karilleajo tapahtui 15 minuuttia veneen lähdön jälkeen. Vene upposi kokonaan, mutta matkustajat ehdittiin pelastaa merivartioston ja siviilien veneisiin. yle.fi |
Occupational Accidents Claim Up to 45 Lives Annually
As many as 45 people die every year due to work related accidents in Finland. According to the Federation of Accident Insurance Institutions, employees of subcontractors are more often prone to accidents at work. yle.fi |
Government Offices Kicked Out of Downtown Helsinki
The state plans to save millions of euros by moving various government offices outside of Helsinki’s city centre. From now on, only ministries will be housed in beautiful, historic buildings—many of which are prime examples of Neoclassical architecture. yle.fi |
Unemployment Increase for Men with No Children
Employment figures for men with dependent children in Finland remained stable during the recession. The level rose only slightly last year to four percent. This is in contrast to the unemployment rate of men without children, which rose from seven to eleven percent between 2008 and 2009. yle.fi |
Many Parish Candidates Approve Gay Relationships
The majority of candidates for the upcoming parish elections of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church approve of same-sex relationships. yle.fi |