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Published 8.2.2010. Next update on Tuesday 9.2.2010 at c. 13:00 (GMT +2)
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FOREIGN
Baltic Sea Action Summit to convene in Helsinki on Wednesday
On Wednesday, hundreds of members of the political, economic, and scientific elites from the different Baltic Sea countries are to participate in the Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki. The international summit has been organised by President Tarja Halonen, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen (Centre), and the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) Foundation. Participation in the summit will be by invitation only. The organisers have expected participants at the summit to set ambitious timetables for results, and to make commitments on emission reductions. A total of 137 commitments have been received from businesses and public corporations to help the threatened Baltic Sea. The initial target was 50.
FOREIGN
Container with toxic chemicals fell off Finnish ship near Swedish coast
Three freight containers, one of which is believed to contain toxic chemicals, fell off a Finnish vessel in the Baltic Sea south of the Swedish island of Gotland late Saturday. The ship was en route from Rotterdam to St. Petersburg. The Swedish Coast Guard searched for traces of the fallen containers, but only parts of one of them could be found in the water. Swedish officials suspect that the load in that container either sank, or washed up on the shore. On Monday the Coast Guard said that it is likely that the missing containers will never be found. The incident has led to calls for closer scrutiny of maritime transport of chemicals.
SPORT
Finland draw Holland and Sweden in European Championship 2012 qualifiers
Finland will play Holland, Sweden, Hungary, Moldova, and San Marino in the qualification tournament for the UEFA European Championships to be played in Poland and Ukrainer in 2012. The draw was made in Warsaw on Sunday, and first impressions were that things could have been a lot worse - not only in terms of hopes of a first-ever qualification for a major tournament, but also in respect of travelling and the financial aspects - Holland and Sweden are bound to attract a lot of fans to the Olympic Stadium for their visits here.
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 Brain drain hampers Finland’s provinces
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Finns expect their pension benefits to deteriorate
FOREIGN
Commissioner Olli Rehn places his faith in fellow Finns
FOREIGN
Two Swedish soldiers killed in Afghanistan
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Nokia to cut up to 285 jobs in Salo
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| THIS WEEK |
Updated 2.2. Next update on Tuesday 9.2. at c. 17:00 (GMT +2)
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Concrete coverups and others at nuclear construction site
If the original schedule had held, Finland’s fifth commercial nuclear reactor would already be operational. However, the completion of the facility in Olkiluoto has been pushed back time and time again, plagued by the logistical problems of the massive project, and the coordination of thousands of labourers from nearly 60 countries working for various subcontractors. Even if the current 2012 completion date holds, the blame game could go on much longer.
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COMMENTARY: Pension reform - Matti Vanhanen’s "Star Wars"
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Family ties can outweigh criminal record in deportation decisions
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Forgotten hotel gets totalled by vandals
METRO
Farewell Angelina for Tunnelin Levy - Helsinki musical institution shutting its doors
FOREIGN
Russian radar station closes Suursaari to tourism
SPORT
DVD performance brings Japanese skater to Finland
SPORT
Superstar in a new world
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Frost clings to trotters' muzzles as they race in cold weather
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