| Thousands Still Without Power Power companies continue to repair lines following a major thunderstorm last week. Officials say power lines stretching for kilometres are being replaced. The power company Suur-Savon Sähkö adds that repairs could take the entire week. Currently some 4,700 households in southern Savo, Southern Karelia and Central Finland remain without power. yle.fi |
Soini: Perussuomalaisten tavoitteena kaksi ministerinsalkkua Perussuomalaisten puheenjohtajan Timo Soinin mukaan puolue tavoittelee 15:tä kansanedustajan paikkaa ensi kevään eduskuntavaaleissa ja kahta ministerinpaikkaa hallituksessa. 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 |
President Halonen Meets with Jordanian King President Tarja Halonen and her husband, Pentti Arajärvi, embarked on a visit to the Middle East on Saturday. Her visit takes her to Jordan, the Palestinian territories and Israel. On Sunday, President Halonen met with King Abdullah II of Jordan. 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 |