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UROS KICKED OUT OF MULTI-PURPOSE ARENA PROJECT IN TAMPERE, FINLAND

Finland Domestic 01 November 2021
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An aerial photo of the construction site of a multi-purpose arena in downtown
Tampere, Finland. The arena is to host its first event on 3 December 2021.
(Jussi Nukari – Lehtikuva)

An aerial photo of the construction site of a multi-purpose arena in downtown
Tampere, Finland. The arena is to host its first event on 3 December 2021.
(Jussi Nukari – Lehtikuva)

THE BOARD OF EXECUTIVES of Tampereen Kansi, a multi-purpose arena built over
rail tracks in downtown Tampere, has terminated its naming rights contract with
Uros, a technology company rooted in Oulu.

The board of executives justified the decision with the poor financial situation
of and negative publicity received by Uros. The arena was to be named Uros Live.

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KIURU QUESTIONS REGIONAL AUTHORITIES’ RELUCTANCE TO RESORT TO RESTRICTIONS

Finland Domestic 01 November 2021
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Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru (SDP) was
photographed in Helsinki on Friday, 29 October 2021. (Mikko Stig – Lehtikuva)

Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru (SDP) was
photographed in Helsinki on Friday, 29 October 2021. (Mikko Stig – Lehtikuva)

MINISTER of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru (SDP) became known
as the bearer of bad tidings in late August in Finland.

While several experts and policy-makers talked enthusiastically about re-opening
society, she cautioned both authorities and the public against dropping their
guard excessively in what she viewed remained a volatile epidemiological
situation.

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CBD IN COSMETICS ARE NOW LEGAL IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Business 30 October 2021
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The position of CBD products on the European Union market has not always been
very clear and changes in legislation have caused confusion among consumers.
However, the legislation has now been clarified and the use of the CBD in
cosmetics is legal in the European Union.

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GOVERNMENT ENDORSES ESTABLISHMENT OF PROJECT COMPANY FOR EASTERN RAIL LINK

Finland Domestic 29 October 2021
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Preparations for a project company for the eastern rail link progress:

On 28 October 2021, the Government decided to authorise the Ministry of
Transport and Communications to establish a new limited liability company partly
owned by the state for the eastern rail link.

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WEEK IN PICTURES

Finland News in brief 31 October 2021
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October 2021, Berlin: A lemur plays with a carved pumpkins filled with treats at
the zoo in Berlin.

October 2021, Berlin: A lemur plays with a carved pumpkins filled with treats at
the zoo in Berlin.

Here are the most eye-catching images of this week, from all around the world.

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UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE IN GLASGOW KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND

World International news 30 October 2021
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European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen speaks during a press
conference ahead of the G20 Summit and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 28, 2021. LEHTIKUVA / AFP

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen speaks during a press
conference ahead of the G20 Summit and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 28, 2021. LEHTIKUVA / AFP

The Parties to the UN Climate Change Agreement will meet in Glasgow, Great
Britain on 31 October–12 November. This is the first meeting since the start of
the term of the Paris Agreement in 2020. The key aim is to accelerate actions by
countries towards stricter emission reductions.

#UN
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HS: FINLAND ADOPTS NEW INITIATIVE TO COMBAT INSTITUTIONAL RACISM AND HATE SPEECH

Finland News in brief 29 October 2021
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Finland's Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson said the anti-racism
programme would aid the development of society as a whole/Lehtikuva

Finland's Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson said the anti-racism
programme would aid the development of society as a whole/Lehtikuva

On Thursday, the Finnish government approved a new programme aimed at tackling
institutional racism and discrimination in the country, Helsingin Sanomat
reports. 

The programme, named Yhdenvertainen Suomi or “Equal Finland,” includes a
52-point action plan and eight key objectives to be implemented from 2021 to
2023. It is based on existing research on racism in Finland.  

News in Brief
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RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY POTENTIAL NEW TREATMENT FOR COVID-19

Themes Science and technology 31 October 2021
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LEHTIKUVA / AFP

LEHTIKUVA / AFP

Researchers during a recent study identified a potential new treatment that
suppresses the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

#COVID-19
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EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND HUMAN-POWERED
VEHICLES: FINLAND IN THE WORLD PRESS

World Finland in the world press 30 October 2021
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The Kinner has been praised for its sleek and elegant design, which resembles
that of a classic car/Image credit: Kinner

The Kinner has been praised for its sleek and elegant design, which resembles
that of a classic car/Image credit: Kinner

Multiple media outlets reported that Finland is set to establish a state-owned
company to help people with disabilities find employment in the country. 

The initiative, called the Work Ability Programme, is part of the country’s plan
to achieve a 75 percent employment rate by 2025. It will focus on offering job
opportunities to vulnerable groups and those with reduced working capacity. 

Finland in the World Press
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JOURNALISTS AT HELSINGIN SANOMAT CHARGED FOR PUBLISHING CLASSIFIED DEFENCE
DOCUMENTS

Finland Domestic 29 October 2021
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Helsingin Sanomat published an in-depth story about the Finnish Defence
Intelligence Agency (VKoeL) on 16 December 2017. (Timo Jaakonaho – Lehtikuva)

Helsingin Sanomat published an in-depth story about the Finnish Defence
Intelligence Agency (VKoeL) on 16 December 2017. (Timo Jaakonaho – Lehtikuva)

THREE JOURNALISTS at Helsingin Sanomat have been charged with disclosure of a
national secret by the Deputy Prosecutor General of Finland.

YLE on Friday wrote that although the offence carries a minimum punishment of
four months and maximum punishment of four years in prison, it is unlikely that
the act in question results in a non-suspended prison sentence.

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COP26: UNITING THE WORLD TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE

World International news 31 October 2021
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Final preparations are made for the start of The Procedural Opening of the COP26
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on October 31, 2021, on the
first day of the conference. LEHTIKUVA / AFP

Final preparations are made for the start of The Procedural Opening of the COP26
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on October 31, 2021, on the
first day of the conference. LEHTIKUVA / AFP

The UK will be hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties
(COP26) in Glasgow from October 31 - November 12, 2021, to accelerate action
towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC).

#UN
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RAIL BALTICA PROJECT SIGNS 19,7 MILLION EURO GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE EUROPEAN
CLIMATE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE AGENCY

World International news 29 October 2021
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The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA),
joint venture of the Baltic States RB Rail AS, the Ministry of Economic Affairs
and Communications of Estonia, the Ministry of Transport of Latvia and the
Ministry of Transport and Communications of Lithuania signed additional
cross-border Grant Agreement on the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding for
Rail Baltica.

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FINLAND COMES IN FIFTH IN COMPARISON OF GENDER EQUALITY IN EU

Finland Domestic 29 October 2021
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Two friends getting together in Helsinki on 14 October 2021. (Emmi Korhonen –
Lehtikuva)

Two friends getting together in Helsinki on 14 October 2021. (Emmi Korhonen –
Lehtikuva)

FINLAND has come in fifth in a comparison of gender equality in the European
Union.

The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) on Thursday published the
sixth edition of its annual study of gender equality in the domains of health,
knowledge, money, power, free time and working life in the 27-country bloc.

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TARGETED MEASURES CAN CUT CARBON EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE SOCIAL EQUALITY

World International news 31 October 2021
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Recycling revenues from energy and carbon taxes to support low-income groups,
investing in renovating buildings and in green mobility are among measures that
could ensure public support for Europe’s sustainability agenda and a socially
just transition.

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SERVICES ALONG ESPOO'S WATERFRONT WALKWAY TO BE IMPROVED

Finland Domestic 29 October 2021
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An illustration of the Klobbenin Loisto building planned for Soukanranta. The
building would provide restaurant and sauna services. The size and appearance of
the building will be specified during the planning process. Illustration:
Kassiopeia Finland Oy

An illustration of the Klobbenin Loisto building planned for Soukanranta. The
building would provide restaurant and sauna services. The size and appearance of
the building will be specified during the planning process. Illustration:
Kassiopeia Finland Oy

The City of Espoo proposes new restaurant and café operators for two locations
along the Waterfront Walkway. It proposes that year-round restaurants be built
in Soukanranta and Haukilahti. Other services related to the use of the seaside
areas would also be provided in connection with the buildings.

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FINLAND CLOSE TO REACHING 80% TARGET FOR VACCINATION COVERAGE

Finland Domestic 29 October 2021
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Mia Kontio, a chief specialist at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
(THL), commented on the epidemiological and vaccination situation in Finland in
Helsinki on Thursday, 28 October 2021. (Markku Ulander – Lehtikuva)

Mia Kontio, a chief specialist at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
(THL), commented on the epidemiological and vaccination situation in Finland in
Helsinki on Thursday, 28 October 2021. (Markku Ulander – Lehtikuva)

FINLAND has inched closer to reaching its target of fully vaccinating 80 per
cent of the 12-year-old-and-older population.

“We’re still 120,000 second doses short of the target. The current estimate is
that the 80-per-cent vaccination coverage will be achieved next week,” Mia
Kontio, a chief specialist at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
(THL), stated on Thursday.

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