Tove Jansson (1914-2001), Finnish artist and creator of the Moomins book series, on the remote island of Klovharun, her summer home for her and and her life partner graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä for almost 30 years.
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Explosive report calls out world leaders for enabling large-scale exploitation: ‘This cannot continue’ https://www.byteseu.com/896811/ #BadNews #BadPolicyNews #Beauty #business #Finland #Home #Outdoors #TikTok #YahooNews
“However, it might seem a bit of a paradox to some when people are encouraging others to boycott the US on an American-owned social media platform.”
News · Thousands of Finns join US boycott group on FacebookMany people in Europe consider the Trump administration's policies as attacks on cultural institutions and members of minority groups.
#hungary: Arrest Netanyahu - Now!
https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/arrest_netanyahu_hungary_2_0/
Arrest warrant:
https://www.icc-cpi.int/defendant/netanyahu
"...starvation as a method of warfare..."
https://www.euronews.com/2025/04/02/un-says-gaza-food-shortage-is-critical-following-shutdown-of-world-food-programme-bakeries
“WFP doesn’t close its bakeries for fun.”
AvaazHungary must arrest Netanyahu!People across the world sign this urgent plea to arrest Netanyahu as he’s traveling to Hungary…
Finland phases out coal, ahead of schedule:
“Imported fossil energy has been replaced with cleaner solutions that reduce climate emissions, while consumers benefit from lower energy prices”
“As Finland previously relied primarily on coal imported from Russia, the phase-out has also boosted Finland’s energy independence and, therefore, national security.”
euronews · How Finland has replaced coal power with wind in less than 10 yearsWind power in Finland has more than doubled since 2020 to supply a quarter of the country’s energy.
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Top Cruise Stops in Finland: Explore Iconic Ports from Helsinki to Oulu https://www.byteseu.com/871562/ #blog #CoastalWondersFinland #CruiseNews #CruiseStopsFinland #Finland #FinlandCruiseDestinations #FinlandCulturalHeritage #FinlandTourism #FinlandTravelNews #FinnishArchipelago #hamina #HelsinkiCruisePort #HistoricalCruisePorts #jakobstad #kotka #mariehamn #NordicCruises #Oulu #ScandinavianCruises #Turku #Vaasa
The World is Kinder than we Think
The recently published 2025 World Happiness Report (the 13th edition of the report) has focussed on the impact of caring and sharing on people’s happiness.
Drawing on a study by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre showing that people are a lot kinder than we might otherwise expect, the research also shows that the more we believe in the kindness of others the happier we will be ourselves.
So do we find ourselves in an unnecessary viscous circle here? And how can we break free? It would appear that the 24 hour news cycle keeps many of us locked in a state of negativity and can harbour the sort of overstated mistrust referred to in the report. A small shift in habit – in the way we consume the information – can make it possible to escape this endless negative cycle whilst remaining connected with world events.
Who is Happiest?
For the eighth successive year Finland has topped the list of the ‘happiest countries’. The UK is 23rd and the USA is 24th – both dropping from previous years.
The director of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, who is also professor of economics at the University of Oxford, and an editor of the World Happiness Report, said:
“This year’s report pushes us to look beyond traditional determinants like health and wealth. It turns out that sharing meals and trusting others are even stronger predictors of wellbeing than expected. In this era of social isolation and political polarisation we need to find ways to bring people around the table again — doing so is critical for our individual and collective wellbeing.”
Ethical Revolution · The World is Kinder than we Think - Ethical Revolution
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Thousands in Finland call for Israel boycott at Eurovision https://www.byteseu.com/860769/ #ban #Boycott #EurovisionSongContest #Finland #Israel
Thousands in Finland demand boycott of Israel in Eurovision https://www.byteseu.com/859416/ #Boycott #demand #eurovision #Finland #in #Israel #of #thousands
There are local #elections coming up in #Finland. I remember someone(who?) posting a list of candidates who are on #Mastodon. All were from left leaning or Green parties (good old #vihervassari). While that could be taken as a sign of how smart those individuals are — which I’m sure is true — I also view that as a weakness of this platform.
This place is not the voice of the people, but a bubble. I’m sure some prefer it that way, but it weakens discourse, increases groupthink.
"A new section has been added under Denmark's visa rules for entry into the United States. It states that when applying for a U.S. visa, there are only two gender options available, male or female.
If your passport has the gender designation X, or if you have changed your gender, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises contacting the American embassy before traveling for guidance on how to proceed.
The change was made after LGBT+ Denmark contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting an update to the travel advice, per RadioIIII.
Meanwhile in Finland, the advisory notes that if the gender on an applicant's passport differs from the gender confirmed at birth, U.S. authorities may deny entry. It's recommended to check the entry requirements with U.S. authorities in advance."
https://www.newsweek.com/denmark-issues-travel-warning-us-2048508
Newsweek · Finland, Denmark Issue Travel Warnings For US
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@nblr that's the most Finnish thing I've seen so far…
The Guardian · Israelis moving to live in Europe ‘rejuvenating’ Jewish communities
President of #Finland #Alexander_Stubb:
"I don't think #Putin wants a ceasefire. #Putin doesn't want peace. His original aim was...basically to have #Ukraine ceasing to exist. He hasn't changed his aim. This is what all of us around the table have to understand."
: #ukraine #putinisamasskiller #putinisawarcriminal @kardinal691
https://www.europesays.com/1912262/ Finnish Court Sentences Russian Ultranationalist to Life in Prison for War Crimes in Ukraine #Conflicts #CourtCases #FarRight #finland #geopolitics #Ukraine #WarCrimes
With great interest we are reading
Solarpower Europe report on #pluginpv in the #EU.
We even wrote a quick summary: https://balkon.solar/news/2025/03/13/solar-europe-publishes-report-on-plug-in-pv-in-europe/
Key message: People will use #balconysolar if the legislative and regulatory hurdles are removed. Baffling difference between "pro nuclear" #France that allows #pluginpv and "environmentally conscious" #Sweden that forbids it. Not mention is say #Finland (where @henrihorn.bsky.social is campaigning to make it simpler, but where regulations prescribe an electrician).
Bank of Finland: Geopolitical situation casts uncertain shadow over Finnish economy
Although the bank predicts Finland will slowly recover from the current recession, it warns that global uncertainty may hinder potential for growth.
News · Bank of Finland: Geopolitical situation casts uncertain shadow over Finnish economyAlthough the bank predicts Finland will slowly recover from the current recession, it warns that global uncertainty may hinder potential for growth.