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All rights reserved This is true as Finland introduces a geothermal heating project on its land that is considered to be a striking asset for energy generation to come into the future As far as being the renewable energy pioneer as it can generate enough geothermal energy to supply the country’s needs for a startling 20 million years This is how this ‘energy mine’ and the geothermal heating system are rewriting the script Finland discovered a source of geothermal energy that has the potential to sustain 20 million years It is one of the biggest breakthroughs in the renewable energy industry This geothermal mine has the potential to provide a massive input for the country’s energy needs as it digs into the ground heat what turns this particular source of energy into a particularly attractive prospect is the fact that the energy source cannot be used up like the fossil fuels can Although the use of geothermal energy in Finland is not a new concept the discovery of this energy source is truly a giant leap toward achieving a Finland where quality energy is guaranteed to be clean Finland is an example to other nations that global and sustainable economic growth can result from tapping into the earth’s heat It is also unearthing yet another groundbreaking move with its initial geothermal heating plant in Vantaa The importance of this plant can be understood simply because it signifies the first instance of geothermal heat inclusion into Finnish district heating This large and capable geothermal plant produces a massive 2,600MW of electricity per year, enough to heat an average of 130 private homes. Geothermal heat integrated into Finland’s heating networks not only decreases fossil energy consumption but also provides comprehensive progress for Finland to reach the goal of reaching the state of carbon neutrality by 2030 the Finnish geothermal heating project at Vantaa is just the first step As the country begins the long process of moving away from fossil fuels geothermal energy has poised itself to be one of the leading players in the new energy order The technology has the potential to spread to other areas thus tapping another source of cleaner and more reliable heat for residents and commercial centres Geothermal energy’s flexibility is also evident: it makes it possible to store heat and energy despite the winter period which has very low emissions at 95% less than fossil fuel emissions This makes it an optimal choice for countries that are looking forward to minimizing their emissions of carbon This renewable energy source will not only cater for the Finnish people’s needs but may also spur other countries to embrace geothermal-based technologies as they incorporate ways of addressing the climatic change challenge It would also be important to mention that it coincides with the attempts at climate change minimization in the world since the activities connected with Finnish geothermal energy are in compliance with the common demands When generating electricity through geothermal energy Finland is securing its energy needs for the future while also helping in the transition to sustainable power supply from fossil fuel sources Geothermal power is also seen as fairly consistent and not influenced by seasons since people need energy all year round The recent identification of an energy mine in Finland to host the nation’s energy needs for the next 20 million years and the completion of its first Geothermal heating plant is a giant step in the quest for sustainable energy This innovation puts Finland among the world’s leading pioneers of the renewable energy sector and can provide important insights to other nations desiring to minimize the effects of carbon emissions and to foster the transition to cleaner energy sources Nordic countries’ geothermal projects are the world’s hope to counteract climate change in future generations Enable preference cookies to be able to use automatic translations Sustainable Vantaa Belongs to Everyone – Vantaa’s Sustainability Reporting 2025 is the third voluntary local review (VLR) describing how Vantaa is promoting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals The first review was published in 2021 and the city’s management group decided that the review would be published every two years from then on Sustainable Vantaa Belongs to Everyone – Vantaa’s Sustainability Reporting 2025 is the third voluntary local review (VLR) describing how Vantaa is promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals the UN agreed on a global action plan for sustainable development The aim of the 2030 Agenda is to eradicate extreme poverty and promote sustainable development in the economic The 2030 Agenda contains 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) containing a total of 169 targets The SDGs are to be achieved jointly by all countries by 2030 Cities are very important actors in sustainable development and most of the SDGs are most strongly affected at the local or municipal level Cities have often defined more ambitious targets than their central governments and have the potential to be pioneers in sustainable development Vantaa is part of the growing group of cities reporting on progress towards the SDGs through voluntary local reporting (VLR) This demonstrates our city's commitment to promoting all dimensions of sustainable development locally and more broadly in cooperation with other actors The commitment has also been written into Vantaa’s city strategy in which the UN Sustainable Development Goals This report was compiled by a working group with representation from all sectors Other experts of the city organisation have been asked to provide texts and additions as needed The report is structured according to strategic themes which supports the connection between sustainable development and strategic work We have highlighted some examples of good practices in Vantaa in connection with each strategy theme Much more is being done in Vantaa to promote sustainable development – ​​in fact everything that is being done in the city could justifiably be included in this report You can read more examples of Vantaa’s good practices and development work in our previous reports Vantaa is the fourth largest city in Finland with a population of 251,405 at the end of 2024 and its residents speak more than 120 different native languages Vantaa is Finland’s most international city and its population growth is based primarily on immigration Vantaa invests in the well-being of its residents sustainable development and internationality which increases the city's attractiveness and strengthens multiculturalism Vantaa is located in the Uusimaa region and is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area The city is divided into seven major regions and 61 districts of which Tikkurila serves as the administrative centre Vantaa is a city that does not have a single clear main centre Vantaa is also home to Finland’s largest international airport Vantaa’s diverse economic structure and excellent transport connections promote the city’s development The typical landscapes of Vantaa include rocky hills the region is typified by large areas of single-family homes built-up areas and other environments heavily modified by human activity provide a wide variety of habitats for a large number of plant and animal species Due to its milder climate and favourable soil Vantaa is one of the richest areas in Finland in terms of nature.Extensive green areas and easily accessible recreational opportunities make the city a pleasant place in which to live and most residents live less than 300 meters from a green area Vantaa is one of Finland’s pioneering municipalities with its long-term environmental work Vantaa has set as its goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and the city is investing in innovative solutions and promoting environmental responsibility Vantaa celebrated 50 years of being a city with the theme “At Home in Vantaa” a free city bike season and established a jubilee fund of over €1 million to support the hobbies of children and young people constantly developing and vibrant city that continues its purposeful work for the benefit of its residents and the environment The market town of Vantaa was established in 1972 The rural municipality developed into an urban and rapidly growing centre next to the capital attracted new residents with its modern suburbs excellent transport links and proximity to nature early childhood education and mammography screenings Vantaa has become the most international city in Finland and it has developed its own urban culture in which community spirit is an important asset has established its position as an independent progressive and diverse part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Vantaa Info offers general service counseling related to the City of Vantaa Vantaa Info's service points are located in Korso Tel. +358 9 83911  The registryP.O. Box 110001030 City of Vantaa The 2025 U.S. Under-18 Women's National Team took the ice for the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Women's World Championship from January 4-12, 2025 in Vantaa, Finland.  Team USA earned its 17th-straight medal, falling to Canada in the gold medal game, 3-0. The U.S. finished the tournament with a 5-0-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record.  All time, Team USA has medaled in every IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship competed, making the gold medal game in 16 of the last 17 years. Team USA has won gold nine times (2024, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009, 2008), silver seven times (2025, 2022, 2019, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010) and bronze once (2023). Open image viewerFlowers and candles near the scene of the crash last year which claimed the life of a young girl 9:55A prosecutor in Vantaa has decided not to bring charges against a motorist who collided with three children riding an electric scooter at a pedestrian crossing in June last year which resulted in the death of one of the young girls The three 12-year-old girls were riding the same scooter at the time of the crash which occurred in the Myyrmäki district of the city who was aboard but not driving the scooter The other two children suffered minor injuries Police initially suspected the driver of the car of offences including aggravated endangerment of road safety as well as negligent homicide but the prosecutor decided against pressing charges because the e-scooter should have given way at the pedestrian crossing the prosecutor clarified that while it is permitted to cross a pedestrian crossing while riding an electric scooter the scooter rider must give way to traffic on the road — unless traffic signs indicate otherwise The motorist's obligation to give way at a pedestrian crossing only applies to pedestrians Under the terms of Finland's Road Traffic Act people riding electric scooters must follow the same traffic rules as cyclists During the course of the investigation, eyewitnesses told police that the car was driving within the speed limit, but the e-scooter was travelling at high speed and it did not slow down before entering the crossing who was driving the scooter at the time of the accident later told police that she did not know the traffic rules relating to e-scooters HELSINKI FINLAND Finnair has cancelled around 140 flights scheduled for Friday due to a work stoppage by baggage handlers The disruption will affect approximately 12,000 passengers The four-hour strike was called by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) but Finnair warned the effects would stretch far beyond the official strike window The stoppage is expected to cause widespread disruption throughout the day at Helsinki Airport as it impacts essential flight support services “Although the industrial actions are scheduled for a limited period they will affect several functions critical for Finnair’s operations and aircraft maintenance,” the airline said in a statement Finnair has notified affected passengers and is offering alternative flight options through its website and mobile application the company responsible for operating Finland’s airports advised all travellers departing from Helsinki Airport on Friday to check real-time updates via the airport’s flight information service Other airlines are also likely to be impacted by the industrial action given that many use the same ground handling services Roughly 600 employees are expected to participate in the work stoppage While the IAU has announced a follow-up strike for Monday 5 May Finnair has not yet confirmed whether that action will lead to further flight cancellations The Finnish Aviation Union has not publicly specified the reasons for the industrial action The disruption comes at the beginning of the May Day weekend 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 A weekly print edition of Helsinki Times was published from March 2007 up until Feb Helsinki Times is an online-only publication and other groups and individuals interested in Finland from all around the world © Helsinki Times All rights reserved.  Terms of Use | Privacy Policy According to the results of the Residents' Barometer 2024 survey Vantaa residents' satisfaction with their homes neighbourhoods and quality of life has remained good on average the location and transport connections of Kivistö increase its attractiveness The survey was conducted to find out how satisfied Vantaa residents are with their own homes and with their neighbourhood and its services Residents' views are used in the planning of Vantaa's services and the development of the urban environment Monitoring resident satisfaction through the resident barometer is one of the indicators used to monitor the implementation of the objectives of the Vantaa City Strategy The aim was to increase satisfaction from the 2020 Residents' Barometer The percentage of people satisfied with their neighbourhood (78%) has slightly decreased from the previous survey (81%) – There is a slight variation in satisfaction with one's own neighbourhood by major region the differences in satisfaction between different population groups and areas are still quite small and dissatisfaction is not strongly concentrated in certain areas or population groups and the surrounding nature were particularly perceived as factors that create a sense of well-being the location and transport connections were the main factors that created a sense of well-being tranquillity and safety were particularly cited as contributing factors This was reduced by social disturbances and insecurity and noise and insecurity caused by traffic Social disturbance and insecurity are more common than in the previous survey Disruption was most prominent in the Myyrmäki and Kivistö sub-areas while lack of parking spaces was most prominent in the Kivistö sub-area Traffic noise was most disturbing in the Tikkurila and Aviapolis areas a peaceful and natural living environment and a better reputation for many people 38% of respondents would like to live in a detached house in the future 18% in a terraced house and 6% in a semi-detached house The most significant change has been in the desire to live in a semi-detached house as only 2% of respondents in the 2020 results said they would like to live in a semi-detached house there has been a slight decrease in the preference for both single-family homes and apartment buildings would like to live in an owner-occupied dwelling in the future this is down six percentage points on the previous survey 80% still said they would like to live in owner-occupied housing the preference for owner-occupation is clearly lower Only 60% of them want to live in owner-occupied housing Accessibility to recreational and outdoor areas in the neighbourhood was considered good on average across the city Parks and nearby forests were perceived as very important The highest satisfaction with the accessibility of parks and outdoor areas was found in the Myyrmäki metropolitan area The Korso area was the most satisfied with the accessibility of nearby forests in the city 93% of respondents felt that nearby forests were fairly or very accessible from their own neighbourhood Access to structured sports facilities was perceived to be best in Hakunila (80% of respondents were satisfied with accessibility) and worst in Kivisto (61%) and Koivukylä (64%) The survey was sent to a random sample of 2 200 Vantaa residents This was the third time the survey had been carried out The previous surveys were carried out in 2018 and 2020 Read more about the results of the Residents´ Barometer survey 2024 in Finnish. Map of Vantaa's major areas (opens in kartta.vantaa.fi service) The 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship will take place January 4-12 Finland. Scroll for an inside look at Team USA's journey at this year's world championship VANTAA, Finland – The U.S. Under-18 Women's National Team earned silver at the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship following a 3-0 loss to Canada in the gold-medal game Team USA claimed its seventh silver medal at the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship and has medaled at all 17 iterations of the tournament dating back to 2008 “This is a special group, and even though it didn’t end how we wanted, one that I am incredibly proud of,” said Liz Keady Norton (Boston We just didn’t have an answer today.” GAME RECAP VANTAA, Finland – Bella Fanale (Webster, N.Y.) tallied two second-period goals to lead the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team over Sweden, 2-1, in the semifinals of the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship advances to the gold medal game on Sunday (Jan 12) against the winner of Canada and Czechia “That took every player on our bench today,” said Liz Keady Norton (Boston GAME RECAP With the final games of the tournament slated for Saturday and Sunday Team USA held its final practice of the tournament today Coming off a commanding 9-1 victory in the quarterfinals over Slovakia savoring the moments together as a team.  When the team left the rink after practice with a few inches accumulating while everyone was inside the rink The forecast says Vantaa is going to get eight inches of snow over the next few days Time to break out the snow boots and bundle up When Team USA takes the ice for Saturday’s IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship semifinal matchup against Sweden they’ll be doing so with a roster that embraces the growth of the sport across the country.  but right alongside are players who are from Kentucky, North Carolina it’s a reflection of the growth of the game and one she's relished in when building the roster.  “It’s incredible,” Keady Norton said “It’s not something you would have seen ten years ago It makes the entire process of selecting this team that much more exciting There are good players everywhere and that’s a reflection of the growth of the sport but talent wise for the girl’s game.” READ MORE Team USA has broken some records during the tournament so far: VANTAA, Finland – Team USA recorded three power play goals in a 9-1 victory over Slovakia in the quarterfinals of the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship at Tikkurilan Areena on Thursday “Our special teams were firing on all cylinders today,” said Liz Keady Norton (Boston “We played our game from puck drop to final whistle.” GAME RECAP With the final days of the tournament approaching Team USA players and staff used a day off to explore Helsinki and all it has to offer practice was cancelled and a bus was arranged to take the entire team a short 25 minutes from their hotel in Vantaa to downtown Helsinki to explore for the afternoon.  People split up in groups choosing what excursions they wanted to do before meeting up for a team dinner opted to experience an authentic Finnish sauna experience at the Allas Sea Pool while others explored Senate Square and hung out with family that made the trip to Finland to cheer them on.  As Team USA prepares for its quarterfinal match against Slovakia tomorrow here are a few fun tidbits about the tournament to help you get excited for puck drop Goaltender Morgan Stickney has started the tournament with three shutouts in three games An impressive feat that's rivaled Team USA records Her 180 minutes of shutout hockey sets a new IIHF single-tournament record for consecutive shutout minutes which was previously 179:47 held by Team USA's Sidney Peters at the 2013 championship.  the three shutouts in the tournament recorded thus far ties Alex Rigsby and Sidney Peters for the most career shutouts for Team USA at this tournament Throughout the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship journey we’ll regularly feature fun facts and tidbits about players to help you get to know Team USA HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START IN HOCKEY: "I started doing figure skating when I was five One day I saw hockey being played at the rink thought it looked really cool and wanted to try it out." FAVORITE SONG: 'Back & Forth' by Aaliyah PREGAME ROUTINE: "I don't really do anything super special on game days I just really like to hang out with my teammates before games." DESCRIBE YOUR ON-ICE STYLE: "I'm fast and a play maker I like to play defense and jump in when the time is right." FAVORITE HOCKEY MEMORY: "The Massachusetts State Championships last season We won the tournament and it was just so much fun." VANTAA, Finland – The U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team topped Finland, 5-0, in the final preliminary round game of the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship in Tikkurilan Areena on Tuesday Team USA finishes preliminary-round play with a perfect 3-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record and wins Group A The team will face Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Thursday Game Recap After coming off back-to-back games, which both started at 10 a.m. local time, Team USA had a well-deserved, mellow Monday. After taking it easy in the morning, the U.S. headed to the rink for a short 45-minute practice. Today was an 'off day' for the tournament, so no games were on the slate to take place, just practice.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA Hockey (@usahockey) For those of you who followed along last year you may remember head coach Liz Keady Norton brought a special friend to Switzerland for the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship the traveling gingerbread person. Gingy who was a cutout of a gingerbread person was created by her son Mac as part of a project for his first-grade class Gingy was on the bench as Team USA took home gold and was the team's unofficial mascot throughout the championship.  Once again created by Keady Norton's son Mac is a cutout gingerbread person adorned with decorations to help propel the team to new heights on the ice Keep you eyes peeled on the bench as Gingy Jr affixed to the glass right above Keady Norton's shoulder.  You know the saying...'Pics or it didn't happen.' Introducing Under-18 Women's National Team *official* team photo.  With Team USA slated to play in the gold medal game of the IIHF World Junior Championship staff was eager to cheer the team on as they won gold Despite puck drop being a little after 2:45 a.m a few managed to stay up and watch the game which was on local TV as the U.S.' opponent was Finland “I am really proud of the way this team played today,” said Liz Keady Norton (Boston “Sweden came out swinging and we were able to play together as a team to get the win.” GAME RECAP Under-18 Women’s National Team held Japan to four shots in a 6-0 shutout victory to open the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship at Tikkurilan Areena on Saturday morning “It’s always great to get the first win under our belts and see our growth throughout the game,” said Liz Keady Norton (Boston “Our depth up front and on the blue line shined today.” GAME RECAP Friday was a big one for Team USA as it marked the last day of practice before the tournament started as well as picture day! Event staff were buzzing around the rink putting the finishing touches on dashers the team took the opportunity to enjoy photo day the day where the IIHF takes all player and staff headshots along with the team photo on the ice before practice The team adorned their game jerseys and brought their biggest smiles as they enjoyed a few minutes extra to take any personal photos or make any TikToks they found funny Emma Cerruti and Annabelle Lovell were on the mini mic asking their teammates all the hard hitting questions Keep your eyes peeled on USA Hockey's social media accounts for those videos!  To kick off the tournament on the right skate players and staff enjoyed a nice team dinner at a local Italian restaurant in Vantaa the group headed back to the hotel for a surprise party to celebrate two special birthdays.  Goaltender Natalia Dilbone celebrated her 17th birthday and team scout and 2018 Olympic gold medalist, Haley Skarupa also celebrated her birthday today The team and staff sang both happy birthday and enjoyed some cake before heading off to bed.  Emi Biotti's birthday is tomorrow so back-to-back birthday celebrations will be in store for the squad Under-18 Women's National Team opens tournament play with a preliminary-round game against Japan on Saturday (Jan ET) and can be viewed on NHL Network.  Here's what you need to know about Team USA: Under-18 Women's World Championship roster is comprised of 25 players including eight returners from the gold medal-winning team that competed at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship with the roster comprising of three goaltenders N.Y.) is the captain of Team USA for the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship while Megan Healy (South Burlington Vt.) will serve as alternate captain.  3. Liz Keady Norton head coach at the Milton Academy Under-18 Women's National Team for the second straight season Courtney Kennedy and Shelly Picard will serve as assistant coaches 4. Players on this year's team hail from 13 different states Pennsylvania and Vermont have one representative Women's National Team program history to represent Team USA at an international event from the state of Kentucky READ MORE Day three proved to be a chilly one here in Finland with the final remanence of yesterday’s snow storm falling in the early morning hours With the snow lining the streets and sidewalks for its second practice since arriving in Finland.  Fun Fact: While local officials do their best to plow and clear the streets and sidewalks of snow and ice is spread on the sidewalk and roads to help people and cars with their traction.  Practice was around 90 minutes before returning to the hotel in the early afternoon hours The team attended the IIHF’s Integrity Workshop at 3 p.m before a game video session to close out the evening.  but many players went to bed looking forward to seeing the highlights of Team USA’s quarterfinal game against Switzerland at the IIHF World Junior Championship Music is a huge part of the team’s culture Between choosing a goal song to the jams in the locker room the beats are essentially to getting the team hyped up for competition The team’s DJ for the tournament is captain Bella Fanale Tate McRae and Gracie Abrams bopping through the speakers in a good mood every time they enter the rink.  Team USA opens tournament play on Saturday (Jan Set your alarms because it’s going to be an early one Make sure to mark your calendars with the full U.S All games will be broadcast live on NHL Network FIND NHLN Under-18 Women’s National Team topped Czechia in its only pre-tournament game before the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship begins at Trio Arena in Vaantaa Czechia broke the ice first converting off an early power-play opportunity five minutes into the game recorded four-straight goals to open a 4-1 lead. Haley Box (Eden Prairie Minn.) and Bella Fanale (Webster N.Y.) tallied goals within 39 seconds of each other from just inside the right circle for the first two scores converted on back-to-back power plays for the team’s third and fourth goals of the game.  With 8:36 remaining in the second, Macy Rasmussen (Orono Minn.) tapped a puck right outside the crease into the net for the U.S.' fifth score of the night.  killed 23 seconds of a 5-on-3 power play opportunity for Czechia before locking down defensively for the remainder of the game.  Mass.) put the sixth and final goal away with 7:10 remaining in the third The tally was the U.S.’ third power-play goal of the contest.  Since the game was designated as the IIHF’s test event for the tournament the teams also played a five-minute overtime period and shootout The IIHF uses pre-tournament games each event as a dress rehearsal to ensure all runs smoothly from the officials to the official scorers Box recorded her second of the evening with just over a minute remaining in the extra period Team USA opens preliminary-round play of the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship on Saturday (Jan N.Y.) was announced at the captain of the 2025 U.S Under-18 Women’s National Team at a team meeting on Tuesday evening Under-18 Women’s National Team member helped the U.S to the gold medal in 2024 and the bronze in 2023.  Defender Megan Healy (South Burlington Under-18 Women’s National Team member having defended the blue line for Team USA in 2024 and 2023.  READ MORE With Team USA slated to take play in its pre-tournament game against Czechia on New Year’s Day, the team rung in 2025 in unique fashion, celebrating a few hours early to ensure everyone was in bed to get a good night’s rest. Finland certainly celebrated in style, with fireworks littering the skyline into the early hours of the morning.  Tuesday was the first full day in Finland for the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team and its staff. The team took the ice for a spirted practice that started at 12:30 p.m. at Aimo Mäkinen Arena. The team is only practicing at this rink for one day. Tonight, team equipment and operations staff packed everything up and moved it over to Trio Arena, where the U.S. will remain for the duration of the tournament.  Practice lasted an hour and forty minutes with the team working on everything from special teams to breakout entries. Since the ice was reserved for two hours, players spent the last 20 minutes with open ice for them to work on any skills they chose.  It’s right back to work as tomorrow at 5 p.m. EET, the U.S. will meet Czechia in a pre-tournament game. Keep your eyes peeled to USA Hockey’s social accounts for updates on the game.  It was a long journey for Team USA to get to Finland and is one that began for many during the early hours of January 29. Players and staff all descended upon Boston from different parts of the country, meeting up at the airport to travel overseas as a group. By far, the longest journey to Boston was for Ella Johnson who left Anchorage at 1:20 a.m. on the 29th and after a brief layover in Seattle, finally landed in Boston at 4:12 p.m. Once in Boston, the group boarded a seven-hour overnight flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France before a three-hour flight from Paris to Helsinki. Many attempted to sleep on both flights to help jump start their adjustment to a new time zone. Vantaa, where the team will be, is seven hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone.  Once landed in Helsinki, at around 5 p.m. on January 30, players and staff all gathered at baggage claim to collect their bags, loaded up the bus and headed off to the team hotel, which was a short 10-minute drive from Helsinki International Airport. Since Finland is part of the European Union, everyone’s passports were checked and stamped upon landing and entering the EU in Paris.  Finland is much further north than the continental United States and sits on a latitude similar to that of Anchorage, Alaska. Because it’s located so north, in the winters, the sun rises later and sets earlier. Today, the sun rose at 9:25 a.m. and set at 3:23 p.m. Join us as we follow the journey of the world's finest badminton players on their path to the next Olympics #RoadtoParis2024 #OlympicQualifiers #Badminton The latest stories of your favourite teams and athletes Follow their journey to the Olympic Winter Games in Italy Economy Class & Beyond 30/10/2024 by Flights on ATR Turboprop aren’t normally much to write about With a bit of a TOGA to boot (and not the clothing kind) it was time for another Turboprop to take me for the short hop over to Stockholm Bromma these are seats by Acro Aircraft Seating (Series Series 3ST+ seats) that fit into a 29″ seat pitch without too many problems – perfect for a 70-seater aircraft such as the ATR72-500 Boarding was concluded quickly – with about 20 people boarding the aircraft The crew made quick work of preparing the aircraft with it meeting its push-back time on schedule it was time for a taxi around Helsinki Airport – the last one for me on this trip the blades of the ATR72-500s engines powered to take-off speed With one last view of Helsinki Airport as we passed it on the way to Stockholm the aircraft began its merry way to Stockholm Bromma with the morning light throwing some wonderful visual delights with a truncated offering aboard the turboprop fleet operated by NoRRA there were only two drinks I was interested in – the free ones but blueberry juice and water make for a good wakeup combo the crew breezed through the service and were soon sitting in the back row chatting not much else to do than clean up towards the end of the flight it looked rather pleasant as the aircraft started honing in on Stockholm Bromma Airport The aircraft began to descend through the low-level cloud… when the engines roared up to full TO/GA power (Take Off/Go Around) power – with the ATR72-500 going around Bromma Airport due to low cloud and fog our ATR72-500 was put in a holding pattern until conditions improved I’ll be honest – as I had nothing to do after landing I was happy for the extra time in the air as we looped around the islands around Stockholm the aircraft tried for a second time to descend into Bromma Airport the aircraft was successful in sticking a landing at a rather foggy Bromma Airport where a BRA ATR72 was also sat on the tarmac it was time to leave the confines of the ATR72-500 and head to solid ground There was a short wait for the rear door to be released I thanked the crew member manning the front door and headed off towards the arrivals building to say the least – with such low cloud/fog and a new thing for me – a go-around in an ATR72 (adding to the mostly Airbus go-arounds I’ve had in the past) the seating is the perfect choice for this flight segment with an appropriate service to a rather quiet airport in a city The slow return to Stockholm Arlanda Airport And maybe a coffee on the way… as well as a military band as well as the humour and madness I only know how to deliver Our Social Media pool has expanded. 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Open image viewerThe suspect in the Viertola school shooting, had taken the revolver pictured from a relative. Image: PolisenYle News30.4. 13:48The public prosecutor has brought charges against one person in the Itä-Uusimaa District Court for a firearms offence related to the Viertola school shooting on 2 April 2024. The case concerns access to the firearm by a schoolboy, 12 years of age at the time, who obtained the gun from a close relative and used it to shoot classmates at his school in Viertola, Vantaa, killing one child and injuring two others. Police had previously said earlier that a relative of the shooter was suspected of a firearms offence. According to police, the suspected offence is based on failure to keep the weapon secured. The relative is not the suspected shooter's parent. A criminal charge has now been brought in the case, which will be heard at a later date in the District Court of Itä-Uusimaa. 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Passionate about speed, accuracy and finding the stories that matter. 03/10/2024 by as I head off to a new airport (to me) and an ATR flight With me fully Abba’d out (as well as exhausted from walking around in the city sun I made it to back Stockholm City/T-Centralen Station I was fast hitting a tiredness level – as I had a poor night’s sleep beforehand my brain went into homing pigeon mode – and it wanted to head to Bromma Airport I would be arriving a was a good few hours early but I had a feeling I might need more than a hand on this trip – and if I gave myself extra time which doesn’t handle trams well for some reason This told me to catch Tunnelbana Numbers 17 then change for the 31 tram to the airport Except for one small thing – the signage for onward trams at Alvik station is pretty awful For those of you who are trapped doing this exit the train and head to the bottom of the platform heading away from the city (don’t head upstairs with the exit facing the city) then either take the stairs or elevator downstairs to the lower street level Once on the ground floor head out of the Tunnelbana station turn left and the tram line will be in front of you The tram service to Bromma Airport operates every 15 minutes – although unless you’re desperately late for a plane The route of the tram goes over some pretty city scenery, turning into an industrial/shopping park. I exited the tram and worked my way around, If Bromma airport reminded me of anything – it was London City Airport -but a lot smaller…. and at a much greater risk of seeing it shuttered, with Braathens Regional Airlines planning to draw back from the airport at the end of 2024 Arrivals and Departures are split into two buildings I followed the signs for departures past WH Smith and the departure hall This successfully printed out all three boarding passes for the outbound trip – although I had a feeling I would need to get a replacement in Hong Kong (as you normally would need a lounge invitation for those places) That would be another problem for when I landed at the Fragrant Harbour I went through the security lane – one of which was open a WH Smith (they get everywhere) and plenty of workspaces… as well as a lounge I camped out at some desks with power on them I then checked if I could use a lounge – I had conflicting information if the lounge was ground or airside I tried my luck at the lounge… and was let in and I was allowed through with them confirming they handle for Finnair here If there’s a lounge that screams “It’s slightly better as a room than in the terminal” There was a kitchen area (that was self-service Onto the food and beverage section – if you’re thinking of pre-fight dining here… oh what dreams you have of my sweet summer child it was a place to relax and continue editing away whilst the flight racked up a short delay It was not that important in itself – however the 5-10 minutes could be interesting – given the hike required when I would get to Helsinki I was called forward pre-boarding for a boarding pass and identity check separating the gates and the flight lines – so passengers are kept away from the aircraft until the last minute this aircraft felt…fresh and cared for – a major step forward when I was last aboard one of the aircraft lounges The seats have been swapped from the Geven Regional seating to Series 3 ST+ seats They’re perfectly functional for the mission – with reasonably enough padding in them Considering that aircraft are used for missions up to 1 and a half hours I was sitting at the front of the aircraft – whilst in the last row to get off it alleged a jet bridge compatible at Helsinki Airport (although I’ve never seen it used) we boarded and disembarked at the back of the aircraft – not that it helped The boarding process was carried out quickly It seemed the aircraft would be nowhere near capacity tonight – with plenty of empty rows The ATR 72-500 taxied out of Bromma Airport and pootled along to the runway with the safety demonstration carried out by hand the Turboprops came to full power and propelled us from Stockholm Bromma Airport other than the blinking lights of the outside world I just sat back and watched the world go by Shortly after take off the crew conducted their inflight service an economy class “Buy-on-board” service was offered which was supplemented with free Blueberry Juice and Water the trays were stowed on the side of the seat as opposed to the bulkhead or the seat in front This is great in theory – in practice it needed more than a little persuading for the tray table to slide back into its seat hole when stowed Given that this ATR 72-500 was pretty empty I had both seats to myself – as well as the cabin crew member who sat at the front during the safety-critical periods of the flight The segment length doesn’t give too much time to be fidgety or desperate to be connected to the internet (although given some of the Low-Earth Orbit solutions around) installing connectivity on an ATR is not outside the boundaries of possibilities as it made its descent into the dark heart that is Helsinki Airport I was hoping that the taxi would be short – as I had a race across the airport once the aircraft parked With the seatbelt signs turned off I grabbed both of my bags from the overhead bin and started to make my way down the cabin I thanked the crew and headed off into the dark of a Helsinki night I worry about Bromma Airport – especially since BRA has announced that they are planning to pull out of the airport as they become a SAS Partner – but given the traffic there… I’m not overly surprised Whilst Embraer or even an A220 could help add serious traffic I suspect that there are very few routes that are viable in the future I’m surprised this exists other than to ferry a few people who don’t want to deal with Arlanda it was functional – it got me A to B Whilst Finnair has cut its product to the bone in Economy Class at least they have the effort to serve some liquid to keep passengers going A rushed Helsinki Transit Our Social Media pool has expanded. You can find us across most networks as @economybeyond on Twitter,  Mastodon,  BlueSky, Threads and  Instagram Gettogym prevents and reduces violent behaviour and gang involvement based on criminal activity among young people aged 13 to 29 through youth work methods A sharp rise in youth violence in Vantaa has prompted renewed attention on community-based interventions is drawing attention for its impact in keeping young people off the streets and away from crime Gettogym is a free local gym offering more than just combat sports training It serves as a hub for youth aged 13 to 29 combining physical activity with professional support to reduce violent behaviour and prevent gang affiliation The project is run by Charlotte Pettersson young people will find dangerous ones in the streets,” Pettersson said Gettogym is a place where someone believes in you According to data from the National Police Board young people remain increasingly present in violent crime statistics minors accounted for about 30 percent of suspects in violent incidents Gettogym addresses this through structured The gym’s trainers include professionals skilled in youth work and violence prevention The methods are grounded in HelsinkiMissio’s evidence-based Aggredi approach which has shown success in reducing violent tendencies 400 young people have already participated “We’re already seeing space constraints because of demand,” said Pettersson Activities at the gym blend physical training with informal discussions Participants are not only taught to manage aggression constructively but also to connect socially in a supportive environment I’m treated like family,” one regular visitor said I’d probably be out on the streets or caught up in crime.” The latest Youth Barometer shows just 61 percent of young people feel optimistic about their future Nearly half of those aged 15 to 24 report feeling lonely at least a few times a month Gettogym offers these youth a way back into connection titled “No one left alone,” highlights the responsibility of communities in combating isolation HelsinkiMissio emphasises that social inclusion is key to reducing loneliness and its consequences Gettogym operates without referral and is open to any youth needing support The programme is funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Urlus Foundation Departures screen at Helsinki-Vantaa airport showing cancelled Finnair flights Finnair has cancelled approximately 100 flights scheduled for Monday due to renewed industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) adding to a growing list of disruptions at Helsinki Airport The cancellations will affect around 7,500 passengers the airline grounded 140 flights during the first wave of the union’s coordinated stoppages The IAU’s action targets key airport operations While long-haul flights remain largely unaffected by catering disruptions Finnair said that some Monday flights may depart without meals or baggage The airline has also warned of possible delays and further disruptions to baggage handling Finnair began cancelling Monday’s flights on Saturday stating that it is informing affected travellers by SMS and email It acknowledged that rebooking passengers has proved difficult due to limited availability on alternative flights saying the situation may also impact services such as pet transport and pre-ordered in-flight meals The IAU has already announced plans for further walkouts on 16 May raising concerns about prolonged travel uncertainty at the country’s busiest airport 29/10/2024 by it must be time for me to get out of the hotel and back to Helsinki Airport and try the new Finnair Lounge there was a short wait for a bus – but the timetable seemed to run on time This bus would serve two more Scandic hotels in the Aviatropolis area before making its return to stop 62 at Helsinki Airport Helsinki Airport and Priority Queues aren’t things that go together – with only one scanner open to passengers so there was a good 15-minute queue to clear I swear these priority queues aren’t worth it – although the other security queues were moving just as slowly as it seemed I had a new challenge – find the updated Finnair Schengen Lounge I headed up the escalator and was greeted by an agent with a mixture of quiet areas that look suspiciously like the Air Lounge seats It was also time to explore the breakfast offerings There was also a rather good drinks selection out already that’s well served by bean-to-cup machines sigh… they have those TopJuicer machines It makes perfect sense for an iPad to be used as a drinks dispenser I get the concept… but on the other hand what’s wrong with a fountain-style dispenser I settled in and tanked up on some orange juice coffee and a few cold cuts in a croissant… because ultimately That and this would be my last bite till in the afternoon at Stockholm Arlanda it would have been nice to see a few hot food options But I suspect with the turnover this lounge gets Even though they’ll happily sell you access to this lounge I exited the lounge and began the long hike to the gates where the ATR Gates are handled I swear it gets longer each time I hike down this Although I wish these weren’t just for Finnair Staff This would make getting around Helsinki Airport a breeze One thing that did catch my eye on the walk to the gate was a vending machine for Revolut This allowed you to obtain a card to activate – with both European and UK options It’s an interesting way to get customers to sign up for a product like this (which does have rather good exchange rates and commission-free spending) There weren’t that many people around I took a seat and waited for a little time – then something struck me who kindly confirmed the bag had made it from Bangkok the ATR was ready to allow the handful of passengers aboard I took advantage of Group 1 boarding and headed on board AY841 – Why is an ATR flight getting its own segment? 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Leave empty if the image is purely decorative. police sayThe suspect blamed the shooting on having been bullied but police say there is no evidence to support the claim Open image viewerThe boy said he had taken the revolver and ammunition from a close relative's gun cabinet a few days earlier Image: PolisenYle News24.10.2024 14:26Police have wrapped up a preliminary investigation of a deadly school shooting in Vantaa last spring that claimed one boy's life and injured two girls According to police, the shooting was carried out by a 12-year-old boy who opened fire with a handgun in a sixth-grade classroom at the Viertola school on the morning of 2 April In the early stages of the investigation, it was suggested the suspect had been bullied police have not found any evidence that the targeted pupils had bullied or discriminated against the suspect," Detective Inspector Marko Särkkä said in a police press release on Thursday The preliminary probe also found that the suspect had taken a photo of himself posing with the gun and loading the weapon the suspect told investigators he intended to shoot other people who he named on a list as bullies There were a total of 15 names of people on the suspect's target list Open image viewerA police sketch of the path a 12-year-old boy made through a classroom as he shot three pupils ("uhri") with a handgun on 2 April 2024 Image: PoliisiThe suspect told investigators that he had 14 rounds of ammunition in his possession but police said they were unable to verify how many shots the boy fired after leaving the classroom The suspect fired four shots in the classroom over a period of about 90 seconds until he fled the school The suspect told investigators that after running outdoors he fired the gun several times into the air and also shot at a parked car Police have previously reported that the suspect had searched online for information about school shootings and mass murders before the shooting took place Police now say that before carrying out the deadly act in April, the suspect had watched a documentary series about the Kauhajoki school shooting which claimed the lives of 10 students at the College of Hospitality in Kauhajoki in 2008 Investigators also found that the suspect watched news clips and animations about the Jokela High School shooting in 2007 which resulted in the death of six students and two staff members One of the girls injured in the shooting was released from hospital shortly after the attack, but the other victim spent months in hospital and was only released last week. "The second victim who was hospitalised for an extended period was released and will receive home-based hospital treatment. Despite this [development], her condition is not good. The victim's relatives have confirmed this information to the police," Särkkä said in the press release. Open image viewerA candle memorial was set up outside the school. Image: Silja Viitala / YleThe police suspect the boy, who is now 13, of murder, attempted murder, making illegal threats, aggravated preparation of criminal offences against life and health as well as a firearms offence. However, because he is a minor, the suspect will not face prosecution and the case will not be forwarded to the prosecutor for consideration of the charges. However he will likely remain in some kind of custody and could be sued for damages and compensation. After the shooting, investigators asked the underage suspect to explain the course of events in his own words. "I shot three students with a gun," he said, according to police, who noted that the boy did not immediately remember the name of the school because he recently transferred there. When asked why he carried out the attack, the boy said it was due to bullying and discrimination he experienced, according to police. However, police said the investigation found no evidence that he had been bullied. Open image viewerImage: Silja Viitala / YleThe boy also explained that he had taken the revolver and ammunition from a close relative's gun cabinet a few days earlier. According to police, the suspect said he aimed the weapon at the victims and shot them, and that he had planned his attack in advance. When asked whether he told anyone about his plan ahead of the attack, the boy said he had not. During an initial interrogation with investigators, the boy explained that after he arrived at school that morning, he went to a bathroom and listened to music for about five minutes until he went to the classroom and began shooting. According to police, the boy said he originally planned to fire all 14 rounds of the ammunition he was carrying, but in the end did not dare to. On that first day of questioning, the boy was asked whether he understood what he had done. "Yes, I understand," the boy replied. During that first session, police said the boy showed remorse over his actions. He also said that the idea of shooting his classmates came about four weeks before he carried out the attack, telling investigators that the act was a way to "let out [his] anger", according to police. However, the boy refused to say the names of his victims, or the teacher even though he knew them. Police said he referred to them as pupils and the teacher. Police said that the 12-year-old described himself as calm, kind, fair and friendly. According to police, investigators tried to make the interrogation process as comfortable for the suspect as possible, adding that two officers, the boy's legal counsel and social workers were also present during the questioning. Investigators asked the boy to explain the course of events the morning of the shooting and how it felt. "Well, it's hard to say, I was quite shocked and I have to say that it isn't at all like in the movies," the boy said, adding that it felt "weird". He said the handgun's shots sounded like firecrackers. After the attack, the boy went outdoors and shot an unknown number of rounds, including one aimed at a parked car. He told investigators that firing the gun felt "cool", according to police. The boy said he was aware of other school shootings and that he considered that "90 percent" of those perpetrators were "vile bastards" who just wanted to kill. "But some were bullied and wanted to take revenge," he said, according to police. Despite claiming he was bullied, he had not told anyone about the situation before the shooting, police said. The boy had difficulty answering a question about his feelings about the death of someone. "Sometimes it's tragic, but I can't really say," he answered. However, the boy said he understood that shooting someone can result in their death, according to police. Reporting by Elviira Luoma in Gdansk; editing by Milla Nissi The two-storey building of Kimara daycare suffered severe damage in a fire on New Year's Eve The rescue services received a report of the fire on Kimarantie shortly after midnight A large fire on New Year’s Eve severely damaged Kimara daycare in Vantaa’s Askisto area forcing its operations to relocate and prompting an arson investigation Authorities suspect fireworks caused the blaze which destroyed one side of the building and left the other with significant smoke and water damage Emergency services were alerted to the fire shortly after midnight flames engulfed one end of the L-shaped building The fire was brought under control by 4 a.m. but crews remained onsite to handle smoldering remnants until morning Detective Inspector Sampsa Aukio from the East Uusimaa Police Department stated that preliminary evidence including surveillance footage and eyewitness reports suggests the fire was started by fireworks fired at the building "The footage shows two young men shooting fireworks one of which hit the daycare and caused the fire," Aukio said While the suspects have yet to be identified police have clear images from security cameras and are urging the individuals to come forward "It would be in everyone’s best interest if they voluntarily report to the authorities," Aukio added which serves around 100 children and is the only one in the Askisto area Vantaa city officials announced that Kimara daycare’s operations will relocate to temporary facilities starting 7 January Efforts are underway to secure appropriate spaces for the children and staff Kimara daycare is a critical resource for local families The disruption has caused concerns among parents who have been updated on the temporary arrangements The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety measures and public awareness regarding fireworks Mika Gröndahl of the Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK) emphasized the dangers of using fireworks near buildings noting that even small rockets can ignite severe fires the results can be catastrophic,” Gröndahl said Authorities reminded the public to exercise caution particularly near residential areas or large structures and reiterated the importance of adhering to safety guidelines during festive celebrations The police are investigating the fire as aggravated vandalism but have not ruled out reclassifying it based on further findings The financial cost of the damage has not been fully assessed Fire damage to one end of the daycare required parts of the structure to be demolished during firefighting efforts Although firefighters successfully contained the flames to one side the entire building suffered from smoke and water damage The fire has drawn widespread attention and concern from the local community Many residents expressed frustration over the recklessness of fireworks misuse especially near critical public infrastructure with police appealing to the public for information Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact the East Uusimaa Police Department Police suspect that fireworks are likely responsible for a fire that damaged a large two-storey daycare building in Vantaa's Askisto area on New Year's Eve One side of the Kimara daycare centre suffered extensive damage and had to be demolished in parts to extinguish the fire while the other side remained almost completely intact Police are investigating the fire as suspected arson "Preliminary information suggests that fireworks were fired at the building causing the fire," said Detective Inspector Sampsa Aukio from East Uusimaa Police Department who is heading the investigation Aukio mentioned that there were eyewitness reports of the fire starting and individuals at the scene though their identities are not yet known to the police The daycare was not occupied at the time of the fire Emergency services were alerted to the fire at midnight when passersby noticed the blaze and called the emergency centre The fire was extinguished by around 20 rescue units with operations lasting from midnight until 6:30 am director of the Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK) careless use of fireworks which can move unpredictably in any direction can lead to such mishaps He emphasised that fireworks should never be set off near buildings Gröndahl explained that the severity of a fire depends on factors like material flammability and how quickly the fire is noticed He added that if a rocket hits a building's ceiling space with favourable conditions It doesn’t matter what type of firework is involved “If it’s capable of igniting something small While daycares typically have fire safety systems Gröndahl noted that even large buildings can still catch fire if it starts from the outside in areas where sprinklers may not be effective The damaged building cannot be used for daycare operations for the time being according to a press release by the City of Vantaa The operations of the Kimara daycare will be relocated to temporary facilities starting Tuesday when the daycare would have normally reopened after the Christmas break The city is currently searching for suitable spaces where daycare groups can continue their activities Kimara daycare is the only daycare in the Askisto area The daycare completed in 2001 houses about a hundred children Finnair's logo at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Vantaa Finnair will cancel 70 flights on Thursday 27 March as Finnish transport unions stage a political strike during the airline’s annual general meeting The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) and the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) announced the two-hour strike in protest against the government’s ownership policies specifically plans to raise board member compensation at the state-owned airline The strike is set to take place from 14:00 to 16:00 The disruption will affect services at Helsinki Airport the protest is political in nature and does not target collective bargaining outcomes or employer-specific contracts The AKT said the proposed increases in board remuneration—between 30 and 45 percent over two years—were unacceptable given the state’s role as Finnair’s majority shareholder Finnair’s Chief Operating Officer Jaakko Schildt described the action as disproportionate “We are doing everything we can to offer suitable reroutes for everyone,” Schildt said in a statement Affected customers have been notified and offered alternative routing options or refunds Finnair has urged all passengers travelling on 27 March to check in early Finnair advised customers to use the airline’s mobile app or Manage Booking service to follow the latest information regarding changes and rebooking The airline has been in prolonged collective bargaining talks with its pilots for more than six months Negotiations have included involvement from the National Conciliator’s office as well as overtime bans and other industrial action The employers’ group Palta suggested that the unions may be using the political protest to exert pressure on the current bargaining process Finnair has reported improved financial performance in recent months but the airline said earlier that pilot-led industrial actions had negatively affected its results The Finnish state owns over 55 percent of Finnair Proposed board compensation increases include a hike in the chair’s annual remuneration from €61,200 to €88,000 Thursday’s walkout will be the latest in a series of politically motivated labour protests in Finland where unions have increasingly voiced opposition to state policy changes through targeted industrial actions HKFoods Plc                                  Media release at 12.00 am HKFoods Plc has decided on a significant strategic investment of approximately EUR 5 million in the meal production of its Vantaa unit The investment is HKFoods’ response to the growing demand for ready meals in both the retail and food service sectors The investment supports HKFoods’ strategy to increase added value and operational efficiency The company aims to grow in product categories that make everyday life easier for consumers Major investment in ready meal production in Vantaa With the investment of approximately EUR 5 million in the ready meal production of the Vantaa unit HKFoods will increase its meal preparation capacity and develop new high-quality meals for consumers' varied food moments The investment will also improve the production efficiency “We are determined to improve our profitability and build a stronger foundation for the future competitiveness of our business The investment now implemented will strengthen our market and competitive position in higher value-added products strategically important for the company It will enable us to meet the expectations of our customers and consumers in both the retail and food service sectors for high-quality ready-to-use products for everyday food moments," says Jari Leija high-quality products produced on the line will be launched in the summer of 2025 HKFoods' Vantaa unit produces meat products and ready meals such as HK and Via microwave meals and soups The unit also houses the domestic logistics centre and Group operations The ready meals market in Finland has grown steadily in recent years and is expected to continue to grow in the future More and more consumers appreciate the convenience and speed of cooking Consumers want to save time and effort when cooking the growth of ready meals will be driven by diversification of choice an increase in the number of one-person households by an increase in consumers' purchasing power tasty and convenient meal solutions for consumers’ varied food moments we at HKFoods make life tastier – today and tomorrow Our strategic target is to grow into a versatile food company where around 3,600 of our professionals make responsible and locally produced food for consumers’ varied food moments Via® and Rose®. We are developing a more climate-friendly way of producing food our net sales from continuing operations totalled nearly EUR 1.2 billion at 12.00 am HKFoods Plc has decided on a significant strategic investment of approximately EUR 5 million we at HKFoods make life tastier – today and tomorrow we make responsible and locally produced food for consumers' various food moments Our well-known brands in Finland are HK® We are developing a more climate-friendly way of producing food PL 50 (Lemminkäisenkatu 48)20521 Turku TEL +358 10 570 100FAX +358 10 570 6146firstname.surname@hkfoods.com Terms of Use Employment and integration services will be transferred from the state to municipalities on 1 January 2025 This will provide residents and businesses in Vantaa with new opportunities as the employment services are being merged with the education well-being and economic services already offered by the municipality In terms of planning your own service access and contact you should note that it is not advisable to handle urgent matters immediately at the turn of the year because there may be delays in services around this time Vantaa's employment services will seek to serve its customers as well as possible as soon as the new year has begun The Job Market E-services will be closed from 30 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 The aim of the reform of employment services is to ensure that jobseekers find employment faster than before and employers are able to locate suitable professionals The reform is a major change for all municipalities and will bring municipalities closer to their residents and businesses It stems from the fact that municipalities have the best knowledge of the residents and businesses in their areas The aim of the reform of integration services is to strengthen the integration of immigrants who are outside the workforce clarify the responsibilities of the various operators involved and bolster multidisciplinary cooperation will invest in connecting jobseekers and open positions The process of finding employment will be accelerated and remaining in working life will become easier when customers have access to services that have been found to be the most effective in promoting employment the employer services of Vantaa will engage in even closer cooperation with companies in the area Helsinki and Vantaa will work together to establish a new telephone service for employers employers can gain advice in question related to recruitment The amended Integration Act will enter into force on 1 January 2025 simultaneously with reform of TE services The reform will transfer the full statutory responsibility for organising integration services to municipalities Vantaa is investing in the first phase of integration to ensure that the integration process is as smooth as possible Many people of varying ages who seek integration but are outside the workforce are living in Vantaa such as guidance in a variety of languages Investments in employment services and integration have a direct effect on the well-being of Vantaa residents the vitality of the region and the competitiveness of businesses The exhibition engages in a dialogue about urban space In the picture is Jenni Yppärilä´s artwork Public Toilet (Helsinki) The city is a multifaceted place where different realities the city has been depicted since the early 20th century urban landscapes and spaces are explored in various ways Contemporary artists examine the city not only through its physical structure but also through its cultural phenomena and visual elements The artworks in the Artsi’s exhibition explore how issues related to the physical and visual construction of the city have been addressed in visual art Visual artist Leena Lehti compares the city's zoning plan to the vein pattern of a tree leaf in her artwork City Plan (2024) reflecting on the formation and development of the city. The exhibition displays artworks that reference street art and the subcultures of graffiti some of the artworks reflect the artists' interest in the structures of urban space which have served as the basis for their visual work Street art often involves social influence and in particular graffiti has sparked discussions about the use of public space in the city and its visual nature graffiti also initiates conversations about the freedom of art the urban environment is also examined as an expression of power the power over urban space is often explored through the act of seeing and observing Surveillance cameras create an atmosphere of control and artists like visual artist Taija Goldblatt address the impact of surveillance on urban experience Goldblatt's work Hidden (2020) highlights surveillance and observation shape experiences of urban space raising questions about privacy and safety Safety is also a central theme in urban space The artworks in the exhibition explore experiences of safety and insecurity in the city environment highlighting the multifaceted nature of urban space The exhibition discusses the city as a fabric where experiences of safety and insecurity intertwine Visual artist Kim Somervuori examines in his work Safe Place Here (2025) how one’s community can affect the sense of safety in urban space Visual artist Otto Karvonen's Birdsong Initiative (2019) addresses public space and xenophobia The artwork emphasizes the importance of creating a city that is a safe and inclusive environment for everyone Artsi has also invited to the exhibition also Mimmit peinttaa a group advocating for a safe and equal urban culture will in cooperation with Vantaa residents create a community-based artwork which will be completed in stages as part of the exhibition through five workshops The exhibition program for the public includes open to all guided tours For detailed and up-to-date program information (in Finnish) visit: https://www.artsimuseo.com/tapahtumat Artsi invites all city residents to celebrate the opening of the exhibition on Tuesday 1.4.2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Admission to the Vantaa Art Museum Artsi is free for everyone Information about the accessibility of Artsi. Artsi follows the principles for safer space, see more on Artsi´s webpage.   The rail network is the backbone of Vantaa as well as an important part of the entire metropolitan transport system Vantaa keeps on growing sustainably along rails Vantaa light rail interconnects Vantaa’s different regions more tightly together City of Vantaa is an international airport city in the middle of the Helsinki metropolitan area An attractive city that grows fast is the fourth biggest city in Finland with more than 250,000 inhabitants (in 2024) More than 10,000 companies operate in Vantaa and the fastest-growing business area in Finland is situated right next to the airport area.  and therefore Vantaa is building a light rail route The Ring Rail Line combined Vantaa and the airport as part of the core of the metropolis Vantaa light rail continues this development by interconnecting Vantaa’s different regions more tightly together It combines Hakunila and Länsimäki areas with the rail network and creates a direct connection to Tikkurila The rail network is the backbone of Vantaa as well as an important part of the entire metropolitan transport system Vantaa Light Rail will improve the reliability of transversal public transport and service quality The light rail line will increase the city's appeal and strengthen well-being in the area through new jobs it will promote the construction of new housing and services along the light rail line Vantaa Light Rail will be the first light rail line in the city The 19 km line will run from the Mellunmäki metro station via Länsimäki and Hakunila to Tikkurila The light rail route and stops have been recorded in the Vantaa map service Enable analytics cookies to show the iframe content It is Vantaa’s goal to grow along effective public transport links Vantaa Light Rail will develop the city: it will create new housing along with making day-to-day life easier.  The light rail line will create a new avenue of growth as it will run through the central areas of Hakunila The line will also increase appeal and provide real estate developers with opportunities thanks to the persistent access it provides Aviapolis and Tikkurila boast a large number workplaces the employees of which the light rail line will serve the light rail line will expedite commutes from Eastern Vantaa.  It is Vantaa’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 The light rail line will contribute to achieving this target Smooth public transport arrangements will ensure easy mobility with a single car per household or no car at all.  In connection to building the light rail system the city also has the opportunity to update streets and park areas The aim is to plan green and high-quality environments and streets around the light rail stops green areas will be developed as urban parks and recreational areas Pedestrian and bicycle paths will be improved in connection to the construction of the light rail line with a total budget of 60 million euros The efforts will involve making the urban environment more comfortable for pedestrians Bicycle parking will also be added along the light rail line to facilitate switching from one mode of transport to another The planned bicycle paths will run in both directions The aim is to provide bicycle parking at each stop A further goal is to provide other services More details are provided in the report regarding bicycle traffic greenness and ecology are key principles in the planning of the Vantaa light rail line Sustainability and ecology mean not only increased sustainable mobility with the light rail line but also the implementation of technical construction solutions in the most environmentally friendly way possible The aspect of greenness is related to the environment and user experience of the light rail line The aim is to foster the existing greenery in the urban environment and increase it The rail line will primarily feature a lawn cover and continuous rows of trees will be planted along the line The greenery will cool down the microclimate in summer which will make the street environment and light rail travel more comfortable ecological connections that enable animal mobility and recreational areas and routes will be considered in the further planning of the light rail line even though the most valuable natural areas in Vantaa are mostly not located in the immediate vicinity of the light rail line The street planning will take into account all modes of transport as well as accessibility The environments around the stops will be primarily be planned with particular regard to accessibility This means that pedestrian crossings and access to the stops will be made suitable for visually impaired persons and wheelchair users by means of high-visibility colours and paving The accessible design that places the stop and tram at the same level will also help those with prams or walkers The high-visibility colours are useful to everyone as they indicate the position of centre door Vantaa Light Rail will supplement the rail network in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and create public transport connections for the entire region Vantaa Light Rail will become an important new link to Helsinki Airport The light rail line will provide to transfer to the main line in Tikkurila when travelling from the airport It will also provide access to the Mellunmäki metro station Connections to the regional bus services on Tuusulanväylä Porvoonväylä and Lahdenväylä have been planned for Vantaa Light Rail the Vantaa light rail line will become part of the rail network of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area it may be connected to the Viikki-Malmi light rail line and also extend to the west in the form of the West Vantaa light rail line Vantaa Light Rail will be part of HSL’s regional transport system the colour of the carriages will be green to match the light rail line 15 in Helsinki and Espoo the transport capacity of the buses will not be able to meet the demand One light rail vehicle will replace three bus departures in the future The light rail line will be designed to be as comfortable easy and reliable as possible as a mode of transport People generally see light rail travel to be significantly more comfortable than bus travel Vantaa Light Rail will also be an eco-friendly solution as a good rail connection reduces the need for people to use their cars Vantaa is committed to being carbon neutral by 2030 and the light rail will contribute to achieving this goal The light rail line is faster than the conventional tram system The top speed of Vantaa Light Rail 70 km/h The average speed is calculated by dividing the length of the route by the time spent driving it The actual speed always varies depending on the route section; you can drive closer to top speed between downtown areas than within them Vantaa Light Rail runs almost twice as fast as Helsinki's city trams as their average speed is only 14 kilometres per hour Vantaa Light Rail uses lanes separated from other traffic for almost the entire distance it remains is punctual even during rush hour and it does not get stuck in the middle of other traffic There are also fewer and less frequent stops than on city trams the light rail is more akin to a metro or a commuter train than a tram The path of the Vantaa light rail line is also straighter and gentler on turns than the city tram This makes the travel smoother and more comfortable and expedient the light rail is given priority so that it needs to stop as infrequently as possible between stops The goal of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area is to create a light rail network where the same carriages can be used everywhere the related design principles correspond to the region’s first light rail line (i.e as is the case with the Helsinki tram network The designed carriage width is 2.4 meters and the length is 34 meters This means that the current depots in Helsinki can be used for the maintaining the carriages Vantaa Light Rail will become part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area’s public transport system and its colouring will match HSL’s colors Vantaa's light rail carriages are spacious and they can comfortably accommodate 174 passengers at a time This is equal to the passengers of roughly two buses The carriages can also be extended to 45 meters if the number of passengers increases This will make it possible to fit three buses' worth of passengers on board The Vantaa light rail carriages can run in two directions so they do not require turning loops at the ends of their routes the carriages also feature doors on both sides the floor of the carriage is at the same level as the stops which makes it possible to board easily and accessibly It is not possible to bring a bicycle onboard.  The construction of the light rail line is intended to begin in 2025 Vantaa Light Rail is a profitable investment for the city and its residents the benefits have been calculated to exceed the costs You can read more about the financial effects on the light rail on the income and expenses pages (only in Finnish) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Application for weighted-curriculum education in music must be submitted via Wilma during the 2nd grade Instruction begins in the 3rd grade and lasts for the entire basic education Enable analytics cookies to show the embedded YouTube video Watch the video where students and teachers tell about weighted-curriculum education in music (in Finnish) Weighted-curriculum education in music is meant for students who are interested in music and who have the preconditions for studying music Studying weighted-curriculum education in music is rewarding even though it demands tenacity and perseverance You do not need to have an instrument of your own or previous experience in playing an instrument or in singing.   Weighted-curriculum education in music begins in the third grade and lasts for the entire basic education The school may change if the student begins studying weighted-curriculum education in music A student studying in a comprehensive school (schools with grades 1-9) will continue weighted-curriculum education in music in the same school throughout basic education.  Eight schools in Vantaa provide music-class instruction:  25 students will be admitted to weighted-curriculum education in music per grade Weighted-curriculum education in music can take the form of either class instruction or distributed instruction This means that the student does not necessarily study in a group where all the students study weighted-curriculum education in music the student’s group may consist of both students studying weighted-curriculum education in music and those who do not.    If the student begins studying weighted-curriculum education in music music is their optional artistic and practical subject throughout basic education the student chooses other optional subjects for grades 7-9 amounting to two weekly lessons per year.  Guardians and students are welcome to come and learn about weighted-curriculum education in music We recommend that you make an appointment with the school's principal and music teacher They are happy to tell you more about studying weighted-curriculum education in music.  When a student applies for weighted-curriculum education in music they will participate in a musicality test Enroll in the test through Wilma  on November 11 - December 5 You will find the enrollment form on Wilma like this:  You can also print the application form online at: vantaa.fi/musiikkipainotus Fill out the form and send it to the school to which you apply.  The principal of the school providing weighted-curriculum education in music decides who will be admitted to weighted-curriculum education in music The principal will inform the guardians about the decision by email or through Wilma by February 7 The official decision can be viewed on Wilma on March 27 If the student’s school changes because of weighted-curriculum education in music the guardian is usually responsible for the school-travel costs if the length of school travel exceeds 5 kilometers to both the earlier local school and the school providing weighted-curriculum education in music the student is entitled to a free-of-charge schoolchild’s travel card.   Read more about the schoolchild’s travel card online at: vantaa.fi/school-transportation All Vantaa students applying for weighted-curriculum education in music can also apply for a study place at VMO (Vantaa Music Institute). This applies to both instruction in singing and in playing an instrument. Apply for Vantaa Music Institute by means of a separate application on April 1-30, 2025, online at: vmo.eepos.fi.  All applicants for a study place at Vantaa Music Institute will be notified of the selection of students by June 19 2025.  Vantaa Music Institute tries to offer a student place to all applicants.  Vantaa Music Institute is an educational institution—maintained by the City of Vantaa—that provides high-quality instruction by proficient teachers The studies consist of instruction in playing an instrument Instruction takes place in different places in Vantaa For further information, go to: www.vmo.fi   Find your own instrument! Teachers at the Soiva Talo events on Thursday, April 24 and on Saturday, April 26 will advise you on testing different instruments and on choosing your own. You will find information on the venues and schedules online at: www.vmo.fi.  Information is also available in following languages: You can follow the link to find the notices in these languages: vantaa.fi/musiikkipainotus Public violence in Finland’s cities is on the rise with Vantaa and Turku identified as the least safe based on a new police report The findings are part of the “disturbance index,” which measures crime and emergency incidents in public spaces across the country’s ten largest cities Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki revealed that nearly half of all serious public violent crimes in Finland occurred in the Uusimaa region in 2024 “Vantaa’s demographic profile includes higher-risk individuals more likely to engage in crime,” Koskimäki explained during a press briefing The data also highlights a growing share of youth involvement in serious violent crimes Approximately one-third of suspects in such cases were minors with most being between the ages of 17 and 19 Koskimäki attributed this trend to weakened parental oversight and socioeconomic issues but many cases involve families dealing with significant challenges Drugs were frequently linked to violent incidents which typically occurred in city centres during weekend nights Public spaces are becoming a more common setting for violent crime just over a third of Finland’s serious violent crimes happened in public Koskimäki acknowledged the uptick but reassured the public: “It remains extremely rare in Finland to become a victim of crime by a stranger.” The increase in violent crime has prompted calls for enhanced crime prevention measures including better surveillance and community policing Koskimäki advocated for expanding urban surveillance camera networks citing Kerava as an example where increased monitoring significantly reduced violence He also urged for the expansion of police programs in schools It’s important to hold offenders accountable quickly and visibly,” Koskimäki said The use of bladed weapons in violent incidents has risen prompting calls for stricter penalties for illegal possession The Ministry of Justice is currently reviewing related legislation The disturbance index evaluated cities based on reported violent crimes and Espoo were found to be the safest among Finland’s ten largest cities Recent violent episodes have brought attention to public safety a high-profile attack in Helsinki's Kaisaniemi Park left MP Krista Kiuru injured another high-profile act of violence last year heightened calls for preventive measures in public spaces JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 58 People on the jetty and in the water at Kuusijärvi Beach in Vantaa on 28 July 2024 a seven-year-old boy and four-year-old girl while the girl remains in hospital care in critical condition OFFICERS at Eastern Uusimaa Police Department have opened a pre-trial investigation into an incident in which two children were found lifeless in the water at a beach in Vantaa Police on Friday revealed that the older of the children while his four-year-old sister remains in hospital care in critical condition are provisionally suspected of abandonment negligent homicide and negligent infliction of bodily injury Abandonment is defined in the criminal code as rendering someone helpless or abandoning someone helpless while being responsible for them Neither the lifeguards nor other bystanders at the beach are suspected of any crimes “The children had been by the water and drowned. We’re now looking into how the parents instructed and supervised the children at the beach,” Krista Vallila, the officer in charge of the pre-trial investigation at Eastern Uusimaa Police Department, commented to Helsingin Sanomat on Friday The two children were found lifeless in the water late in the afternoon of Friday They received first aid and were rushed to hospital earlier reports indicate that the children had been in the wading area of the beach with their two-year-old sibling and father The children left the wading area and jumped from the jetty into the deeper side without their father noticing They were discovered in the deeper side after reportedly being underwater for almost 20 minutes Also the mother was at the beach on the day of the incident The incident took place at Kuusijärvi Beach which is located in an eastern section of the city adjacent to Sipoonkorpi National Park gold prospecting and cockroaches force restaurant closurePeople in Vantaa are feeling the pinch more than residents elsewhere in Finland Open image viewerBusiness daily Kauppalehti reports of a lucrative goldmine in Finnish Lapland as the price of gold reaches record highs Image: Markku Ulander / LehtikuvaZena Iovino18.3 9:27People living in Vantaa seem to be facing more financial hardship than those in other parts of Finland Last year, 6.3 percent of Finnish residents received last-resort benefits, reports HufvudstadsbladetOpens an external website noting that Vantaa residents draw more of this support than people living anywhere else benefits agency Kela distributed the most income support in Vantaa with 11.5 percent of residents receiving assistance in 2024 The average amount per household was 528 euros per month that year The number of applications from people seeking basic social assistance increased by nearly 14 percent in 2024 For a weekly roundup of the top stories from Finland, as well as an Yle Areena tip, sign up for Yle's newsletter service with your Yle ID A Canadian mining company, Rupert Resources, has completed a preliminary study for a mining project in Sodankylä, and the figures are staggering, reports KauppalehtiOpens an external website Rupert Resources announced that it had finalised a feasibility study for the Ikkari gold project in Finnish Lapland the area contains an estimated 3.5 million troy ounces of gold At the current gold price of approximately 3,000 dollars per ounce this translates to roughly 10 billion euros If the mine begins operations — and more likely when it does — Rupert projects a 20-year lifespan The first 10 years would involve open-pit mining The company aims to start gold production in 2030 which would mean construction work would need to begin in the latter half of the 2020s Finland is not typically known for roaches but several outlets, including Helsingin SanomatOpens an external website carry news of Helsinki health inspectors closing down a sushi restaurant Health inspectors ordered the closure after significant numbers of live and dead cockroaches were found on the premises despite two rounds of pest control measures by the establishment "The cockroach problem has been significant enough that the restaurant has not been able to get it under control," said Helsinki City food safety director Riikka Åberg The building housing the restaurant contacted the city which declined to comment on whether the pest had spread to other apartments The city said the restaurant was extremely dirty and dusty This included ingrained dirt and food residues that were particularly noticeable on the floor under the furniture and along the walls 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 The Competence Campus is assessed as a low-carbon district The climate impacts of construction is considered throughout the project as many trees as possible will be planted on the campus and the implementation is guided by a geothermal area energy solution The carbon footprint and climate impacts of construction are considered throughout the Tikkurila Competence Campus project The implementation of the low-carbon district begins with city planning and continues with the maintenance of the area and buildings after construction.  The City of Vantaa aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 This means planning and implementation are resource-wise and residents are encouraged to act responsibly.  the city's resource-wise themes particularly emphasize community structure and mobility carbon-neutral energy and low-carbon construction The goals and actions related to these themes lead towards a carbon-neutral Vantaa.  The climate impact assessment report for the campus area published by Sitowise in January states that the City of Vantaa is developing the Tikkurila Competence Campus into a low-carbon district.  In the city plan of the Competence Campus area low-carbon principles have been taken into account in the requirement for high-quality and sustainable architecture and adherence to the green factor target in yards and street areas.  the future street and traffic solutions in the area are based on public transport In connection with the planning of street and municipal engineering A-Insinöörit Oy prepared a recycled materials study for the area The study specifies which recycled materials could be used in the construction of street areas.  recycled concrete aggregate and ash can be used in the street construction Recycled concrete aggregate is a carbon-negative material as it has absorbed carbon dioxide emissions from cement production The carbon negativity of the aggregate is based on the carbonation of concrete which accelerates after the concrete waste is crushed.  Street design has also optimized the height levels of street surfaces to avoid unnecessary fills and retaining walls during construction Domestic granite is used as the pavement for pedestrian streets.  The aforementioned methods significantly save natural resources during the construction phase the Green Deal requirements for emission-free construction sites are followed for construction machinery and operations.  A low-carbon product emits only small amounts of carbon into the atmosphere meaning it is partially made from recycled material The carbon footprint of the product is just slightly above zero.  A carbon-neutral product does not change the carbon content of the atmosphere meaning it is entirely made from recycled material A carbon-negative product absorbs more carbon than it emits into the atmosphere low-carbon principles are reflected in material choices and in the abundance of urban greenery and local stormwater retention solutions The landscape design of the campus area is done by Maanlumo Oy.  The urban greenery in the area absorbs carbon and promotes biodiversity the diversity of plant species improves the plants' resilience to changes in growing conditions.  As many trees as possible will be planted in the area Pine has been proposed as the dominant tree species as it absorbs carbon well due to its long lifespan.  the parks in the southern part of the campus area will serve as efficient stormwater infiltration areas during flooding Rain and meltwater will be directed from street areas to stormwater basins.  The City of Vantaa and Vantaa Energy are jointly developing an area energy network for the Competence Campus area.  The Competence Campus serves as a pilot site for the "Energy Service Model for Areas" (ENPA) project The goal of the joint project by cities of Helsinki and Vantaa is to support the planning and implementation of the most low-carbon regional energy solutions in the Helsinki metropolitan area.  Sweco Oy has prepared preliminary plans for the area energy network to produce geothermal heating and cooling energy in the area Local energy production will be connected to the district heating network for maximum benefit Enersys Oy has continued the planning of the area energy network on behalf of Vantaa Energy refining the plan into a project plan.   The plots on the campus area have a carbon footprint target for low-carbon buildings The goal for the structural frames is a low-carbon frame solution and the use of wood is recommended for complementary structures and cladding.  The buildings are designed to be adaptable and the spaces to be shared or used alternately The buildings have a space utilization rate target that favors shared use.  Carbon footprint calculations are performed for the buildings at three different stages of the project This low-carbon construction metric is actively used throughout the construction period.  For the later maintenance of the campus area low-carbon working methods are being explored instead of transporting plowed snow separately by truck to snow dumping sites suitable snow piling locations nearby are being investigated.  The innovative development team for low-carbon construction at the Tikkurila Competence Campus includes the City of Vantaa's Urban Structure and Environment unit and Streets and Parks unit Read more: Climate action in Vantaa | Vantaa  and a sense of community to children's and young people's lives not all families have the financial means to support their children's hobbies The Hobby Support for children and youth helps reduce this inequality and ensures that children from low-income families also have the opportunity to discover their passion through guided recreational activities The hobby support for children and youth is intended to cover the costs of paid guided hobbies for 7–17-year-old children and young people from low-income families in Vantaa The goal of the support is to ensure that all children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in recreational activities regardless of their family's financial situation Applying for hobby support is easy and can be done through the Unelmista.fi digital platform Hobby support covers the participation costs of structured and guided recreational activities and is always discretionary and may be partial The amount of support is assessed based on the cost level of the hobby Hobby Support is granted on a discretionary basis and support is granted based on financial need and available funding