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Updated 22.5.2012. Next update on Wednesday 23.5. c. 13:00 (GMT+3).
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FOREIGN
President Chirac denies denigrating remarks towards Minister Tuomioja
French President Jacques Chirac commented for the
first time on Monday on the allegations made by the French weekly L'Express
last week. According to Thursday's L'Express, Chirac had
questioned the abilities of Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki
Tuomioja, saying that he is incompetent and "a zero", especially
with respect to his handling of the crisis in Lebanon.
METRO
Complaints filed on police action during Smash Asem protest
Actions taken by police during clashes with demonstrators taking part in the Smash Asem protest in the centre of Helsinki on Saturday are to be assessed by other officials. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of the Interior Kari Rajamäki and National Police Commissioner Markku Salminen defended the actions of the police. Police surrounded hundreds of people, limited the free movement of even more, and detained 136.
FOREIGN
EU criticises China for restricting freedom of expression as ASEM summit ends
The European Union sharply criticised China on Monday for its measures taken to restrict freedom of expression. Speaking on Monday, the last day of the summit of the Europe Asia Meeting (ASEM) in Helsinki, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said that the restrictions on freedom of expression enacted by China on Sunday are a "very negative development".
METRO
 Minister and Police Commander defend actions against demonstrators
FOREIGN
ASEM reveals sharp differences on human rights issues
FOREIGN
President Halonen in TV interview: No problem in ties with USA
METRO
SUNDAY 10.9. Anarchist demonstration corralled by huge police presence; over 100 held overnight
HOME
SUNDAY 10.9. Wen meets Vanhanen, defends China's use of death penalty
FOREIGN
SATURDAY 9.9. Everything in moderation
HOME
SATURDAY 9.9. Finland institutes Schengen internal border checks as ASEM security measure
HOME
SATURDAY 9.9. Falun Gong most active protester during ASEM
FOREIGN
Korean leader Roh Moo-hyun starts flood of VIP visitors
FOREIGN
Finnish-Japanese study claims ASEM process fails in its goals
METRO
Police fill streets of Helsinki - ASEM demonstrations start today
METRO
Parking restricted during summits in Helsinki
FOREIGN
HS interview: South Korean President believes in power of Internet
METRO
Ninety dark blue Volvos available for ASEM participants
FOREIGN
Asian countries bring their old grudges to
ASEM in Helsinki
FOREIGN
Chinese PM in interview with HS: Conditions not yet conducive to direct elections
HOME
Stringent security measures to be put in place for ASEM summit
FOREIGN
The gathering of the gorillas
FOREIGN
Organisations urge Finland not to forget human rights during ASEM
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| THIS WEEK |
Updated 22.5.2012. Our next weeklies update will be on Tuesday 29.5.2012, c.17:00 (GMT+3)
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Talvivaara - from benefactor of struggling rural area to environmental enemy No.1
The picture shows ore from the open-pit mine of Talvivaara in Sotkamo. It contains nickel, zinc, uranium, and also some pertinent questions about the future of the Kainuu region. Once hailed as a provider of much-needed jobs to an area of high unemployment and negative demographic trends, the Talvivaara mine has recently been the target of fierce criticism, after the facility was found to produce considerably more toxic emissions than originally expected. Helsingin Sanomat takes a long look at how good intentions went bad.
HOME
The Åland Islands seek workforce from abroad
METRO
Chapel of Silence in Helsinki’s Kamppi Center is an adventure
METRO
Naturists angry as Seurasaari nudist beach is to restrict opening hours
METRO
Cars parked on bicycle lanes infuriate Helsinki’s cyclists
CULTURE
Helene is Leena's destiny
CULTURE
New winds blowing at Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
CULTURE
Makers of Iron Sky will "assassinate Hitler" in their next film
PEOPLE
Number of immigrant organisations run into the hundreds
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