Yli 400 ponia näytillä Vermossa
Poniharrastajat ovat kokoontuneet vuosittaiseen päätapahtumaansa Helsingissä. Vermon raviradalla järjestettävässä poninäyttelyssä on viikonlopun aikana mukana yli 400 ponia. yle.fi |
Backlog of Applications for Somali Foster Kids
The number of applications filed by Somali families to bring foster children to Finland has risen dramatically, reports the daily Helsingin Sanomat. Due to a backlog of applications, processing can take over two years. According to Finnish law, applications should be processed within nine months. 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 |
President Halonen Travels to Middle East
President Tarja Halonen and her husband Pentti Arajärvi embarked on a visit to the Middle East on Saturday. Her visit will take her to Jordan, the Palestinian Territories, and Israel. 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 |