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Analysis  Archaeology Blogpost Business & Finance Culture Exclusive Explainer Environment Features Health In Brief Jewish World Judea and Samaria Lifestyle Cyber & Internet Sports Diplomacy  Iran & The Gulf Gaza Strip Politics Shopping Terms of use Privacy Policy Submissions Contact Us The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30 Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better more balanced and more accurate journalism [contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”] You don't have permissions to access this page Evis Kushi and the permanent representative of UNDP in Albania have met and congratulated the teachers and students of the high school "Dhosi Liperi" in Sukth on the occasion of the 7 March "Dhosi Liperi" is a newly completed school made possible by the EU4Schools program financed by the EU and implemented by UNDP.  The 300 students of this school and the pedagogical staff already develop the learning process in a school with European standards.  4 from the reconstruction process and another with the municipality's budget 2 of these educational buildings are secondary schools.  18 new educational facilities have been built in the last three years as part of the reconstruction process Plenary Session Terminated after Tensions in Assembly Hall Opposition MPs Climbed through Windows to Enter Assembly Offices Tirana-Besiktas Match Suspended Due to Incidents Strong Security Measures for Bill Clinton's Visit in Tirana DP Accuses PM of Ignoring Albanians Living in Survival Conditions The cute little balls of fur are fun to be around especially when you're self-isolating during a time like the COVID-19 pandemic a sheep farmer based in the Mediterranean island of Sardinia When his dog Spelacchia gave birth, Malloci couldn't believe his eyes when he saw that one of the pups had a pale green coat The remaining four pups in the litter were all white we would probably liken the puppy's color to pandan leaves it was only fitting for him to call the special puppy Pistachio Scientists believe that, under rare circumstances, pale colored puppies that make physical contact with biliverdin can essentially dye their fur while still in the mother's womb Biliverdin is also the same pigment that turns bruises green But Pistachio won't stay green forever. In fact, his green coat is already fading as the days go by and will continue to do so as he gets older While the rest of the litter will be given up for adoption "We are keeping him, he arrived in a dark time but he will bring luck," Malloci told CNN According to Malloci, the color green symbolizes hope and luck And with Italy reeling from the devastation of COVID-19 it only made sense for the farmer to keep the green pup intending to raise him to look after the farm's sheep with his mother This pigeon snuggling a chihuahua puppy is post-Valentine's friend goals We could all learn from this excited little puppy who just can't Puppy achieves impossible, manages to take full nap with vacuum running Cover image sourced from Reuters / BBC and AJ+ / Twitter. Durrësi wetland offers quite a unique view early in the morning, as hundreds of birds are spotted beyond the high pines. Walking through the sand dunes, beside dozens of waterfowls and wintering ducks, which are the most frequent inhabitants during this period of the year, rare and endangered species are spotted time after time.  “You can now see Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus). The bird can be distinguished by a dark metallic color and a feather on the head. This species is found in Albania in winter, and it is not spotted very often in the country's wetlands. We even couldn’t register it in the Waterfowl Census during January 2024”, says the biologist Ledi Selgjekaj as she gives her binoculars to a young student from “Dhosi Liperi” School in Sukth, Durres.  Dorjan has many questions to ask, as he finds the birdlife quite interesting; the survival flight through continents and the migratory route from Africa or Siberia towards the lagoon nearby his home. The eighteen year old is one of twenty students from “Dhosi Liperi” school that were part of a field trip and outdoor learning lesson on the World Wetlands Day, organized under “Green Campaign” by Europe House together with PPNEA Environmental Organization. The theme for World Wetlands Day this year is “Wetlands and human wellbeing”, which aims to highlight how all aspects of human wellbeing - physical, mental, and environmental - are tied to the health of the world’s wetlands considering their vital role for biodiversity.  Living a few kilometers away, for the students it was the first time to participate in a birdwatching or watch them through a telescope. As the area is known for the splendid beaches in the summer, the students were not aware of its winter colours and the important role that Durrësi wetland represents, as part of the Adriatic Flyway corridor for thousands of migratory birds. The students observed various species of birds such as the black headed gull (Larus ridibundus), yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis), Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus), etc, but they were really curious about Dalmatian pelicans.  “We couldn’t see the curled pelican today, but it has visited the area for food several times. It is a critically endangered species and it nests only in the Divjakë-Karavasta lagoon. A large individual pelican with GPS, was spotted for a long time in this area. Rare species have been observed nearby during the trek”, says Selgjekaj, mentioning also the Collared Pratincole, another rare and endangered species which is under protection.  While the outdoor learning session with students, focused on exploring biodiversity was heading towards the end, the birds were dancing over the wetland, flapping, soaring and gliding.  During November 2023, the EU Delegation in Albania launched the Green Campaign aiming to raise awareness among Albanian citizens, policymakers, civil society, businesses, and other stakeholders around environmental issues affecting the country.  Another programme, EU4 Circular Economy, has started and seeks to address the detrimental environmental and health consequences resulting from solid waste in the Kukës and Gjirokastra waste regions. This initiative, aims to enhance the quality of life for the 190,000 residents in the Kukës and Gjirokastra regions and support Albania’s alignment with EU environmental standards. wild boar are not only roaming the forests they are also being farmed as their meat is considered a delicacy Although the country is free from African Swine Fever the virus is relatively close by in Russia so there is constant vigilance for the virus One of the easternmost wild boar farms in Finland is in Viinijärvi in Liperi about one hour’s drive from the border with Russia Juho Reinikainen ruGet full access to all stories on Pig ProgressThis Premium article is exclusively available for subscribers Obtain insights from exclusive interviews Dive into articles covering trending industry topics Already subscribed? Click here to login HELSINKI FINLAND The largest gathering of barnacle geese is currently on Parikkala Island Photo: Jari Kontiokorpi / North Karelia Centre for Economic Development The migration of the white-fronted geese is currently underway in Finland as reported by the Finnish Meteorological Institute The past week has seen an influx of these geese with the largest group of 20,000 birds spotted in Parikkala Island The numbers of migrating birds have been relatively small so far with the highest count being less than 5,000 at any given location The birds are expected to continue their migration in the coming days The local gatherings of white-fronted geese have been particularly significant in the regions of South and North Karelia The largest gathering of these geese was seen on May 6th on Parikkala Island the largest flocks have been seen in Liperi there were an estimated 10,000 local white-fronted geese in Nurmijärvi Similar movements of white-fronted geese have also been reported in Estonia The largest group spotted in Estonia was a gathering of 6,000 geese in the Pärnu area on May 3rd the largest gathering was spotted on May 5th with a total of 12,400 geese on the country's southwest coast the largest group was reported on April 29th in Aunus Researchers from Finland and the Netherlands have been tracking the migration patterns of these geese using GPS transmitters nine out of fifty tagged geese have been spotted in Finland with two in Orimattila and the rest in Polvijärvi One tagged goose has been spotted in Russia Fewer geese have been tracked compared to last week and it is possible that some geese have already migrated beyond the reach of mobile networks a researcher at the Finnish Meteorological Institute the migration of white-fronted geese is expected to continue in the coming week with favorable weather conditions supporting their journey The Baltic Sea region is currently experiencing warm and dry southeast winds that are expected to continue driving the geese from Estonia into Finland BirdLife Finland and the North Karelia Centre for Economic Development and the Environment are monitoring the migration of the white-fronted geese aided by the Tiira bird information service The Finnish Ministry of the Environment is funding the research conducted by the University of Turku and the Natural Resources Institute Finland The migration of white-fronted geese is a vital ecological phenomenon contributing to the biodiversity of the areas they pass through Observing the patterns and behaviors of these birds provides valuable insights into their survival strategies and informs conservation efforts The ongoing research into the migration of these geese serves as a testament to Finland's commitment to preserving its natural environment and its diverse wildlife Advertisement inquiries and other after-sales issues: info@helsinkitimes.fi Helsinki Times is the first and only English language newspaper providing news about Finland in English 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inbox to confirm your subscription CorvetteBlogger.com covers all generations of the Chevrolet Corvette including C8 news Migration of geese passes by Rääkkylä Church on October 2 an enchanting avian spectacle unfolded in the skies of Eastern Finland as over half a million Barnacle Geese (Valkoposkihanhia) initiated their principal migration heralding the approach of the harsh Nordic winter was delayed by persistent headwinds and rainfall which inhibited their journey for a longer period than usual originating both from Arctic breeding areas and local habitats in North Karelia embarked on their remarkable journey southwards The scene near the Rääkkylä Church on the specified date was especially vivid captured elegantly by photographer Jari Kontiokorpi Onlookers witnessed gargantuan flocks seamlessly glide across the firmament merging with local and even thousands of Bean Geese (sepelhanhia) along their path over 200,000 geese were documented in specific daily counts at Rääkkylä’s Oravilahti and Savonlinna’s Puruvesi with the majority identified as Barnacle Geese substantial numbers were observed at Kitee’s Kyyrönniemi wherein approximately 174,000 and 53,000 migrating geese were recorded local congregations of geese had reached their peak not only in central and northern parts of North Karelia but also in various regions of Finland approximately 30,000 geese were recorded at Liperi’s Siikakoski on September 30th according to BirdLife Finland's Tiira bird information service geese adorned with GPS transmitters provided fascinating data on their migratory patterns five of which were in the area stretching from Liperi to Nurmes in North Karelia with some potentially having already migrated into Finnish territories the fastest among them has already reached its wintering area in Germany The migration movement is meticulously monitored by North Karelia’s ELY-Centre and BirdLife Finland employing not only the Tiira bird information service and weather migration forecasts by the Finnish Meteorological Institute but also location services for GPS-tagged geese from the University of Turku and the Natural Resources Institute Finland provided insights into the weather conditions impacting the migration The change in the major weather pattern last weekend ended the warm southwest flow in Finland shifting low-pressure tracks from the Arctic Ocean southwards clear days forecasted for the upcoming week and weekend it seems the primary time for goose migration is upon us It is estimated that over half of the over one million-strong Barnacle Geese population is already on the move Whether this number traverses Finland entirely or local populations remain will be clarified through observations throughout the week This majestic movement of the Barnacle Geese a phenomenon indicating not only the cyclicality of nature but also the intrinsic interconnectedness of climatic patterns reiterates the richness and vulnerability of our global ecosystems Finland’s skies will now bear witness to fewer of these winged voyagers until spring breathes warmth back into the northern hemisphere which serves as the basis for the original Easter Bunny in folklore Image: Jouko TykkyläinenYle News20.3.2024 13:32Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have published the first chromosome-by-chromosome assembled reference genome for the European hare (Lepus europaeus) The researchers said that the species has historically served as the inspiration for the original Easter Bunny in European folklore The sample came from a male specimen found in the municipality of Liperi in North Karelia this new DNA assembly sets a benchmark for future genomic comparisons and research within the species the DNA assembly represents a standard against which other genetic material will be compared in the future such as that of the closely related Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. 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Open image viewerPictured here: Nyi Nyi Aung 14:59The Swedish People's Party (SPP) says it wants to introduce a tax incentive to entice healthcare professionals who have left Finland to move back The growing demand for healthcare professionals is primarily driven by the country's ageing population The Swedish People's Party on Wednesday released a list of measuresOpens an external website aimed at improving Finland's social and healthcare system unclear how sizeable the proposed tax break would be which has been in government since 2019 and helped push through a major reform of social and healthcare provision during the previous parliamentary term calls its proposals for health and social care a 'repair kit' It includes the suggestion that returning healthcare professionals be granted a temporarily reduced income tax rate if they resume working in the healthcare sector To address current healthcare staff shortages the party also proposed a tax credit for retirees working part-time in the sector In April, people in Finland will head to the polls for a dual municipal and regional contest, with surveys highlighting healthcare services as a key issue in this election cycle The All Points North podcast recently asked what's happened to Finland's public healthcare system Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. 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Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 58 The National Bureau of Investigation (KRP) has seized roughly 30 kilos of narcotics as part of an investigation into a drug ring operating in Finland The ring was busted after investigators learnt that a man serving a prison sentence in the capital region had run a nationwide drug-distribution operation over one kilo of amphetamine was found in outdoor stashes in Liperi and over 360 tablets of Subutex in the capital region Some of the tablets were according to the investigators set to be smuggled into a prison in the capital region roughly 15 kilos of amphetamine and 14 kilos of hashish was confiscated in the capital region The street value of the drugs would have been 700,000—1,000,000 euros are suspected of involvement in the drug-distribution operation Two of the suspects are believed to have ties to organised crime The District Court of Helsinki and the District Court of Pohjois-Karjala are to consider the possible charges early next year HS-HT© HELSINGIN SANOMATPhoto: The National Bureau of Investigation (KRP) Open image viewerPower company employees checked power lines in Liperi, North Karelia, on Thursday. Image: Tanja Perkkiö / YleYle News10.10.2024 13:13•Updated 10.10.2024 13:53Thousands of households remained without electricity on Thursday because of the previous day’s autumn storm. At its worst, the storm left nearly 40,000 households without electricity on Wednesday night. As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 5,000 households in Finland were still without power, mostly in eastern parts of the country. In Helsinki, part of the Ring I roadway was closed due to flooding on Thursday morning due to flooding at the Vihdintie interchange. It reopened around 11am. During the night, two ramps on Ring III in Vantaa were closed for several hours due to floodwaters. According to Arto Pirinen, fire marshal at the Central Uusimaa rescue service, it took six hours to pump the water out of the road around the Myyrmäki and Raappavuorentie ramps. Otherwise, rescue services in the Uusimaa region were kept busy by fallen trees, blocked drains and ditches that caused flooding in roads and basements. In eastern Finland, the storm knocked down trees on the Karelia rail line, so train traffic was suspended between Kesälahti and Parikkala on Thursday, with busses replacing trains. Repairs were still underway in the afternoon. Open image viewerThe morning light revealed storm damage in a Kuopio playground. Image: Toni Pitkänen / YleThe Kymenlaakso rescue service said that most of its storm-related callouts were in the South Kymenlaakso region, including Pyhtää, Hamina, Virolahti and Kotka, where a squall tore roofing off a building in the Karhula district. Kotka had the largest number of power outages as of early Thursday afternoon, with some 2,200 customers without electricity. In South Savo, the storm caused a five-minute power outage at the Savonlinna Central Hospital late on Wednesday evening. However, the South Savo Wellbeing Services County said that the hospital's backup power system ensured critical functions. In Savonlinna, approximately 1,300 customers were still without electricity on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile in North Karelia, more than 9,000 households suffered blackouts overnight. In the Pirkanmaa region, which includes Tampere, emergency crews responded to about 60 incidents such as trees falling on roads and power lines. According to Ilpo Kuokkanen of the Pirkanmaa Rescue Service, the storm damage was exacerbated because the gusty wind was from the southeast, rather than from west or southwest as usual. Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. You can create your Yle ID via this link. Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here. Open image viewerImage: Rajavartiosto.Yle News28.8.2019 15:20The air patrol squadron attached to Finland's Border Guard has posted footage on the unit's official twitter accountOpens an external website of the moment a helicopter using thermal imaging search located a missing man reported to be in his 80s and suffering from a memory disorder disappeared in the Eastern Finland municipality of Liperi in North Karelia on Tuesday morning Volunteer rescue service and sniffer dogs failed to locate the man despite hours of searching during daylight hours the man was found shortly before midnight using thermal imaging technology just minutes after the helicopter search began Watch the moment the man was located using a thermal imaging camera The man was found lying in undergrowth about half a kilometre from where he was reported missing An ambulance was called to the scene and the man was taken to a local hospital for examination Commander Ismo Siikaluoma of the Border Guard told Yle that the thermal imaging camera is a powerful tool in the search for missing persons especially in the dark and in bad weather conditions Specialised cameras can also be used for land "The thermal imaging camera makes it easy to detect objects that are warmer than the environment quickly and from far away It also works in daylight," says Siikaluoma Siikaluoma added that heavy rain or snowy conditions may make it challenging to use the thermal imaging camera Finnish police, Border Guard join exercises to combat terrorism at seaPublished 20182018Border Guard camera catches bear killing elk near RussiaPublished 20192019Sources: Yle which is a Finnish subsidiary of the Russian company Lukoil Open image viewerFile photo of a Teboil petrol station in Liperi Image: Marja-Liisa Kämppi / YleYle News22.10.2022 13:51Finland's national mail carrier Posti has announced the termination of all postal services at Teboil petrol stations Teboil is a Finnish subsidiary of the Russian company Lukoil "The reason for ending the cooperation with Teboil is the crisis in Ukraine a Russian company," Posti's regional manager Sirkka-Liisa Korpi confirmed to Yle Posti had previously stopped refuelling its vehicles at Teboil outlets, as part of a wider boycott by Finland's state agencies and administrations told Yle that postal services would no longer be available at his outlet due to "reasons beyond our control" A post office has been operating at the service station for over ten years Post offices located within Teboil stations in Paimio and in Aitolahti will also close next week and two pick-up points in Uusimaa will no longer be in operation Posti terminated the contracts with the outlets during the spring shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the six-month notice period has now expired No decision has yet been made on whether the cooperation might be renewed in the event of the war in Ukraine ending Post has around 3,300 "service points" around Finland Would you like a roundup of the week's top stories in your inbox every Thursday? Then sign up to receive our weekly email Foreign policyExtinction Rebellion stages protest at Helsinki Teboil stationPublished 20222022Sources: Yle