Donations to Ukraine aid organizations five times lower at end of 2023 than start
The amount of donations received by major Ukrainian aid organizations in Estonia at the end of 2023 was five times lower than at the beginning of the year. Individuals, companies and organizations in Estonia donated over €3 million in total to Ukrainian aid organizations last year. Donations to major UkrainianContinue Reading
Pressure mounting on Swedish government to issue weapons amnesty
Several parties are pressuring the Swedish government to issue a new time-limited weapons amnesty during 2024 in order to reduce the amount of illegal guns in society. ”I don’t think that this is a catch-all solution that will solve everything, but is one of many measures”, the Green Party justiceContinue Reading
Conscripts’ will to defend Finland highest in a decade
The will of conscripts to defend Finland is at its highest in nearly 10 years, according to a feedback survey conducted by the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) among conscripts who were discharged in December. On a scale of 1 to 5, conscripts rated their willingness to defend Finland with anContinue Reading
Finnish Defence Forces buying 40 more armoured vehicles from Patriav
Last June, the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) contracted the purchase of 91 of Patria’s 6×6 armoured vehicles. That deal included an option for an additional 70, of which the FDF Logistic Command is now ordering 40. Patria’s 6×6 armoured vehicles are manufactured in Hämeenlinna. “The future looks good,” Jussi Järvinen,Continue Reading
In Estonia average price of electricity rises to €890 on Friday
The average price of electricity costs €890.54 per megawatt-hour on Friday (January 5), data from the Nord Pool power exchange shows. The price will not drop below €150 per megawatt-hour on Friday and will be cheapest between 2 a.m and 3 a.m. at €150.06. Between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.,Continue Reading
Cold and colder – Enontekiö sees winter’s record low of -44.3 Celsius
It is cold all across Finland, but especially in the far northwest of Finnish Lapland where a temperature of -44.3 degrees Celsius was recorded just after 2 am Friday at Enontekiö. The Finnish Meteological Institute noted Thursday that temperatures below -42C have been recorded only three times this century. “WeContinue Reading
Norway’s parliament calls on its government to be ready to recognize Palestinian state
Norway’s parliament adopts a resolution calling on the government to be ready to recognize an “independent” Palestinian state. The proposition was made by Norway’s ruling coalition to counter a resolution by smaller parties calling for an immediate recognition of a Palestinian state. Passed with an overwhelming majority in parliament, itContinue Reading
Estonia issues historic munitions procurement to kick-start EU defense industry
The Estonian state is assessing capabilities of European munitions manufacturers in its biggest procurement to date, at €280 million. While production lines are currently experiencing wait lines of up to two years, the state hopes for faster delivery times than this, while all will in any case be revealed inContinue Reading
Finnish PM to meet with Swedish premier Kristersson in Helsinki
Among other topics the prime ministers will focus on the “close cooperation between Finland and Sweden in the Nato membership process”. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) is scheduled to meet with his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, on Monday 27 November. Following bilateral talks, the PMs will join Finnish andContinue Reading
Pocket drain or green gain? Denmark’s tricky tax call
Denmark’s sky-high gamble threatens aviation future Airports Council International Europe has issued a cautionary note to the Danish Government, discouraging the introduction of a passenger tax averaging 100 Danish krone or $14 (€13.41) on air travel. The advisory, delivered on Wednesday, emphasizes potential drawbacks, including the undermining of decarbonization, connectivity,Continue Reading