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If berry pickers stop picking, they must be sent back to their home country,. ?I?ve simply tried to help the pickers by telling them about their rights.? ?Official guidelines? Earlier, Jansa insisted that when he re-scheduled the return ?ights of the berry pickers to last weekend he was simply complying with of?cial guidelines. 19 . most vocal supporters. ?3 . Helsinki Times is also available for sale in more than 140 kiosks across Finland. Tempers fray in berry picking row Wild berry pickers are not protected by Finnish collective agreements. Chat services and satellite tracking Online shopping now includes online chat with salespeople, while satellite trackers in cars raise several concerns. See pages 3,4 BUSINESS Creative arts and domestic consumption We discuss the creative hobbies that Finns are taking up, while the Finnish economy is stabilising due to an unexpected element. See pages 8,9 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE SA AR A KOHO . ISSUE 38 (320) . www.lippupalvelu.? caisa.kulttuurikeskus yhteistyössä pervise the work; however, determining the extent of supervision required is complicated. The Labour Council of the Ministry of Employment has ruled that no employment relationship between wild berry pickers and berry processing ?rms exists, because the workers are allowed to work any time of the day. In Sweden, migrant berry pickers are contrastively considered employed workers, and a minimum wage has been accordingly designated. ?The berry pickers wanted to stay here in order to give statements to the police and lawyers,? human rights activist Junya Lek Yimprasert explained. The dispute went viral last week when 50 berry pickers disillusioned with wages ?led a report with the Kainuu Police Department accusing Ber-Ex of human traf?cking. he said. In addition to Yimprasert, Jansa accuses Li Andersson, the chair of the Left Youth of Finland, and lawyer Ville Hoikkala of defamation and agitation. In an interview with STT, Andersson stressed that she has never accused Jansa of human traf?cking and expressed her regrets that one business-owner has become the symbol of a broader political issue. HT between berry pickers from Thailand and Ber-Ex, a Sotkamo-based berry processing company, lingers on as the migrant workers have decided to remain in Finland against their employer?s wishes. said Lehto. ter contracting by 0.6 per cent by year-end. 25 SEP TEMBER 2013 . ?I have been branded a human traf?cker,. In comparison to the independent research institute?s earlier projections, the new forecast is relatively conservative due to the prolonged economic recovery in Europe and moderate growth ?gures posted by Finland?s neighbours, chief of forecasting Eero Lehto says.. Savoy-teatterissa Liput 12/8 . However, the Finnish gross domestic product is expected to contract by an additional 0.7 per cent this year. Pasi Kuoppamäki, a chief economist at Danske Bank, views that structural reforms and wage mod- eration are necessary to promote economic growth and the recovery of the public economy. Elsewhere, the Labour Institute for Economic Research projects that the Finnish economy will expand by 2.1 per cent next year, af- Grande Finale 4.10. S T T ALEK SI TEIVAINEN . On Monday, the row was exasperated further as Ber-Ex CEO Kari Jansa announced his intention to submit a request for inquiry regarding the actions of the workers. Yimpra- L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R DOMESTIC THE WAGE DISPUTE Human rights activist Junya Lek Yimprasert explained that the berry pickers wanted to stay here in order to give statements to the police and lawyers. sert, in turn, said that she is not concerned over Jansa?s allegations. W W W.HELSINKITIMES.FI Available by subscription, on board more than 350 Finnair flights, on Allegro trains and in all top-quality hotels in Finland. ?I acted according to guidelines on seasonal work provided by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finnish Embassy in Bangkok. he said. According to Andersson, ministry of?cials have denied having instructions which would oblige companies to repatriate berry pickers. SAK backs pickers The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) has also voiced its support for the workers, with legal adviser Anu-Tuija Lehto viewing that berry pickers should be covered by collective agreements. The premise of the law, Lehto highlighted, is that an employment relationship is established when employers can manage and su- Finnish economy receives growth forecasts Yoga and Anarchy Read about the benefits of yoga and meditation, and then check out the Helsinki International Film Festival?s programme. See pages 12,14 ST T ALEK SI TEIVAINEN . ?They had similar problems [?] and had to specify the legislation,. HT economy is set to expand by 1.5 per cent in 2014 as the recovery of the global economy gathers pace, Danske Bank fore- THE FINNISH casts
25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES E VA B L A N C O Viewpoints are commentaries written by experts and authorities about specific topics. The Showcase will consist of several Serbian ?lms, and each ?lm will be preceded by a short documentary. For instance, a retired Finnish professor wrote to me about his admiration of Serbian authors, especially our Nobel Prize-winning writer, Ivo Andric and his famed book The Bridge on the Drina. I also recently read an article criticising the acquittal of Ante Gotovina, a retired Croatian lieutenant general, who was on trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for crimes against humanity during the war of Yugoslavia. That was the ?rst time I had heard people acknowledge that Serbs were also victims of war crimes during that war, especially in the Krajina region of Croatia, where an exodus of Serbs took place during that time. As for acting, I don?t miss it too much because I worked a lot during my acting career, and have missed out on many ordinary things in life. But I do believe that culture and education should be a priority and am not a proponent of the argument that you can?t build on ?A strong cultural and educational background is essential to the healthy development of a society.? in Belgrade to protest the fact that the budget of the cultural sector has never been as low as it is this year. It took place at the Republic Square are not the fault of the current government, which assumed of?ce ten months ago. For instance, I am fascinated by the snow removal system here. It is currently 0.62 per cent of Serbia?s GDP, and ?lm projects haven?t received any funding, which means that all funding for ?lm will have to come exclusively from external grants. One thing that illustrates the extent of the problem is that the protest took place in front of the National Museum, which is located at the heart of Belgrade?s city centre. This city is very rich in cultural activities, not just in classical music, but all other genres of music, like jazz. The name of the play loosely translates to Girl Talk. Although I?ve needed some time to adjust to the idea of living in Helsinki, this is our second year here and nowadays the atmosphere of the city seems to me more intimate, beautiful, and pleasant, and I?m really enjoying my life here. In addition, since I have not taken on any acting engagements, I now have enough time to read and visit museums and cultural events. How active is your cultural life in Helsinki? When it comes to theatre, I?ve encountered a language barrier, so I can only watch the plays whose contents I am familiar with, which means the classics. In fact, my husband and I recently hosted the aide of the Serbian Minister of Education who came here to study the organisation of the Finnish education system from primary to the post-secondary level. Although there are sectors that require more funds and attention, there is surely a way to nurture culture as well. What is the image of Serbia in Finland, especially now that the EU negotiations have commenced? The Balkan region is quite far from Northern Europe physically and economically, and I?ve heard that Serbia had the image of the bad guy during the Yugoslavian war in the ?90s. One interesting event that will soon happen is related to a book about the Hilandar monastery, which is a 12th Century Serbian orthodox monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. Some of these people don?t live in Serbia, but are quite successful outside of the country. it is noticeable in all organisational aspects of this society, even the smaller ones. One could go to a cultural event every day in Helsinki, so my days are ?lled with various activities, from cultural events to nature walks. As for my acting engagements, not long ago I performed a sold-out performance in Stockholm with two colleagues, and we eventually added two more dates due to high interest in the play. A strong cultural and educational background is essential to the healthy development of a society. I spoke about how impressed I am with the education system in Finland, but it?s not just the education sector that works well . Firstly, I was surprised that Helsingin Sanomat agreed to do an interview with me since I represent my country. These issues represent the long-term deterioration of Serbia?s cultural sector, and an unstable foundation. But it seems that people?s attitudes toward Serbia have started to change. In fact, I am part of the jury that decides which ?lms to nominate, and every year we choose ?lms that are representative of the current trends in Serbian cinematography. I am also involved in expanding the Serbian book collection at the National Library of Finland with Irina Jukka, who works there. I have collected many novels and history books in Serbian that I will be donating to the library. She is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award Dobricin Prsten, and is regarded as one of the great ladies of the Serbian cultural scene. 2 VIEWPOINT 19 . The Film Showcase is an important event for us, apart from the Helsinki International Film Festival, where we?ve seen a few Serbian ?lms in the past few years. In June, I participated via Skype in a peaceful protest named ?Stop the destruction of culture?. This signi?es a great change in the attitude of the international community towards Serbia . The National Library of Finland has also received many consecutive issues of various Serbian magazines from the Serbian National Library. You can submit your articles to viewpoint@helsinkitimes.fi. Articles should be at least 5,000 characters-with-spaces long (maximum length 10,000). We truly need to work on improving the collective spiritual being of our society, because if the cultural and educational sectors are strong, that will be re?ected in the well-being of the economy. Are you an activist in a way? I support all causes I believe in, especially when it comes to culture. He is doing his Master?s degree in aerospace engineering at Aalto University, and really likes the way that university education is conducted. The workers have snow machines that look to me like oversized toys, so the crews are well equipped and, as a result, do their jobs ef?ciently. What are the causes that you support in Serbia. And she, like people from many other countries in the world, concluded that there is a good reason why Finland is considered to have one of the best education systems in the world. Education in Serbia is quite different than in Finland, how do you see these differences? Unfortunately, that?s true. Serbia has a problem with rampant poverty and the country is experiencing a ?nancial crisis, but regardless of that, improving the education system should become a priority to our government. The book will be published soon, and the book release will be organised in two languages here in Helsinki. Do you miss acting and Belgrade? I visit Belgrade every three months, so I don?t have time to miss it. there?s the long winter, the spring that goes by very quickly, and then the beautiful summer. The snow is collected daily, as soon as it starts to accumulate. own and do not represent the official policy of the Helsinki Times. THE CAREER of Serbian actress Svetlana Bojkovic has spanned nearly 40 years in television, film, and most importantly, theatre. Nowadays I have time to do all of them, and I satisfy my thirst for art by being a consumer instead of an active participant.. My husband?s son is very happy with the education here. Nevertheless, we must ?nd a way to bring culture to the forefront again, and we could start by introducing tax breaks to businesses that sponsor cultural organisations. Another issue is that all funds dedicated to culture go directly into the budget, and funds are then distributed at the discretion of the people in charge of the budget, which is very problematic. Still, I believe that something will be done about culture and education, and it is our job as cultural ?gures to give incentive and stay diligent. I am by no means badmouthing our government ? they assumed power during a troubled time, and are doing their best with what limited means they have. In the fall, we will per- form it in Gothenburg and Malmö. The Finnish government offers a lot of ?nancial support to the artistic and cultural sectors. I believe that the budget for education and culture is 12 per cent of Finland?s GDP, which is a signi?cant amount. We were unable to put it together this year, but we will probably organise it in 2014, since Slavko [Kruljevic] and I will be here for three more years. We are very eager to make this happen because we want to see a cultural exchange between our two countries and showcase the best that Serbian designers have to offer. Then there?s the Serbian Film Showcase, organised by the Serbian-Finnish society. Slavko and I will host a cocktail party at Katajanokka in mid-October, to celebrate the event. The museum has been closed for ten years now, due to lack of funding for reconstruction that is necessary in order to reopen it. Helsinki Times reserves the right to accept or reject submissions, as well as to edit or shorten the text. The opinions expressed in this section are the writers. Are you enjoying life in Finland so far? Yes, especially because living here is as if you were in two different places in one year . This project is in the early stages, but we?re working on an exhibition by Serbian designers whose work has received awards around the world. She currently calls Helsinki home, and is here not on an acting engagement, but in a somewhat different capacity . as the wife of the Serbian ambassador to Finland, Slavko Kruljevic. Svetlana Bojkovi? A Serbian theatre legend in our midst. TIJANA S TOLIC HEL SINKI TIMES You and your husband got married in 2011, and since last year you?ve been living in Helsinki. better late than never. What kinds of events will you be organising in Helsinki to showcase Serbian culture? It is important for people to know that Serbia is a civilised place, and if we had the funds we would certainly bring some quality musicians and painters to showcase our cultural heritage. What is important to understand is that culture shouldn?t be thought of as an entity that is entirely separate from education, because those two spheres go together. It was an encouraging experience, and the feedback I received was very positive
The service could be very popular among those buy- HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND EUROPE? ing ?ight tickets, electronics or computer hardware, for example.? Electronics store chain Musta Pörssi opened its online chat last summer. ST T TA RU L A IH O . 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 L E H T I K U VA / J A R N O M E L A ANCHORAGE ST. The stores hope that this realtime service offered in Finnish will become their asset in the ?ght against foreign online stores. According to Research Manager Reeta Sutinen of TNS-Gallup, elderly customers are especially interested in the opportunity to buy products using their native language and also to receive personal service online. ?People need more help the more expensive products they are about to buy are. A REALITY? Take advantage of an Iceland stopover at no additional airfare. Submit comments by using the Twitter hashtag #EUdeb8 or in advance by e-mail to comm-rep-hel-citizensdialogue@ec.europa.eu TO REGISTER TO ATTEND THE DEBATE IN PERSON: kansalaiskeskustelu.eu The debate is organised by the European Commission Representation in Finland. MILAN PARIS GENEVA MINNEAPOLIS / ST. When the service is good, the software studies which items the customer clicks and provides them with relevant suggestions. Furthermore, the search engine will ?nd the product they want in seconds. The storeowners say that online customers also value customisation of their purchasing experience. ?If a customer has told us that they like cameras, for example, the online store can be customised based on their interests, starting from the homepage,. We also receive plenty of development suggestions online.? Speed and ease are also services Not everybody believes in the power of chatting. DOMESTIC HELSINKI TIMES 19 . It?s a salesperson who has noticed that somebody is browsing the wares. Electronics stores, in particular, have opened chat rooms where customers and salespersons can talk. PAUL ARE THE CITIZENS? HOW TO RIGHTS Join the debate with Vice-President Viviane Reding and Member of the European Parliament Sirpa Pietikäinen in Vanha ylioppilastalo on 24/9 at 10-12 am. OSLO GOTHENBURG COPENHAGEN BERGEN STAVANGER BILLUND HAMBURG FRANKFURT MÜNICH AMSTERDAM BRUSSELS ZÜRICH + Book now at www.icela www.icelandair.f ndair.fii ndair.f 3. H T ?HOW may I help you?? This is a question online shoppers see on their screens more often than before. Hjerppe explains. STOCKHOLM TRONDHEIM EDMONTON ICELAND GLASGOW MANCHESTER LONDON HEATHROW & GATWICK DENVER BARCELONA MADRID TORONTO WASHINGTON D.C. BOSTON NEW YORK HALIFAX JFK & NEWARK ORLANDO Fly Icelandair to 12 destinations in North-America Two new destinations from spring 2014, Vancouver and Edmonton MOVE FORWARD AFTER THE CRISIS. More than the views of the on-call salespersons, people value the opinions of other customers. ?More than 80 per cent of our customers want to read comments by other people who have purchased the same product from our website before making a purchase decision.? Surveys have shown that online shoppers still value low prices and an extensive product selection higher than customer service. Service online does not mean continuously being present; instead, it means speed and ease. According to Verkkokauppa.com?s Web Sales and Marketing Director Esa Hjerppe, some customers may even be annoyed if a virtual salesperson suddenly pops up to assist them. The product data and images must be so detailed that people will be able to make their purchase decision even without a salesperson, says Hjerppe. The customers have accepted the online sales people well, according to Managing Director Matti Pohjola. ?People have been especially happy with the fact that the salesperson has made it easier to choose the correct attachments for the product they want to buy. PETERSBURG HELSINKI Retailers hope that personal service in Finnish will bring revenue to online stores. VANCOUVER SEATTLE Chat services more and more common in online stores Online shoppers are seeking extensive product selection, low prices and customised service. SALL A SALMEL A
Urpilainen also estimated that the planned reforms in municipal structures will generate savings of 9-10 billion euro. says Tynkkynen. The Transport and Communications Committee has concerns over monitoring citizens. asked Aleksi Hakala, the chair of Tuhatkunta, which voiced its concerns over the leadership of its sister organisation on Sunday. HT-STT Government submits budget draft to Parliament for discussion The Government has presented its proposal for next year?s budget to the Parliament for consideration. The proposal would reduce public costs by 600 million euro in comparison to HELSINKI TIMES Satellite tracking of traffic would cost hundreds of millions Communications Committee also has reservations about satellite tracking. Oras Tynkkynen, Member of Parliament for the Greens stresses that the goal is not to monitor an individual driver but to use satellite data to determine the amount of road charges. Tynkkynen explains that he is in favour of a simple model, in which only information on kilometres the car has made would be sent to the payment system. ?And not information on when and where the car was used,. rights protected by laws With citizens. In total, there were 52.8 million visits to Finnish libraries. Finns are proli?c readers: just shy of 80 per cent of Finns have read at least one book in the past year. Jokinen From: Nurmijärvi Famous for: In discussions with Hollywood star Keanu Reeves to headline his latest film. The recent Northern Seas Film Forum (NSFF) in St Petersburg saw director Jokinen and producer Markus Selin of Solar Films Inc. Rumours of possible friction between the two surfaced last weekend after Helsingin Sanomat reported that stomaching the Government?s structural reforms had proven a tall order for the Social Democrats. 28,3% No . H T A CAR with high-tech tracking equipment would be more than just means of getting from one place to another, with the satellite device making it possible for the owner to keep tabs on the mileage and pay parking and insurance fees. The tracking of driving kilometres has become a hot topic with the Ministry of Transport and Communications setting up a working group to consider ways of replacing ?xed car taxes with charges based on car use. Using satellite data to track cars would cost the Finnish authorities 150 to 200 million euros, according to an estimate by the smart traf?c organisation Intelligent Transport Systems Finland (ITS Finland), with ten per cent of the proceeds from the charges going to fund the system. In-car satellite devices would cost a further 300 million euros. It runs an eleven-stop route in the islands of the Åboland archipelago. The next revolution in library services might be ebooks and other virtual services. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 this year?s budget estimate. The cuts concern, for example, municipal service subsidies, the Finnish Defence Forces and development aid funds. movements The proposal to use satellite tracking devices is not met with great enthusiasm by Reijo Aarnio, Data Protection Ombudsman, who stresses that the option that should be selected is the one that least interferes with civil rights, freedom of movement and privacy. ?We have traditionally been free to move in our own country. Libraries are visited 9.87 times per resident of Finland. . Finland?s public library system has 7.35 items per resident. . 39,311,127 items are in the library system, including books, music and videos. . On the other hand, more resources would be funnelled to the social guarantee for young people, health and social services, and the construction of lique?ed natural gas terminals in order to secure the supply and distribution of natural gas. HT-STT Urpilainen dispels rumours of friction within SDP?s ranks Jutta Urpilainen, the chair of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has af?rmed that her relationship with Eero Heinäluoma (SDP), the Speaker of the Parliament, is good. Urpilainen appeared on the morning shows of both Yle and MTV3, reminding that differences of opinion are naturally part of any movement but assured that after decisions have been reached the party moves forward. Aarnio emphasises. Aarnio argues that only necessary data should be collected from car owners. movements. H E I D I E K DA H L , J E NNI H A K K A R A INE N . Oy pitching The Criminal, revolving around organised crime in Finland and Russia. Dropping the news that they are in talks with the Matrix star about him headlining the crime thriller, which is set to shoot next year, they hope to raise ?12 million for the production. Typically a book is allowed to be loaned only once at a time, but the library has ordered an unlimited use of 25 of the most popular Lonely Planet travel guides, which work beautifully on mobile devices. 71,7% View details and this week?s question at www.helsinkitimes.fi Decline in library visits halts L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä DAVID J. Almost 39 per cent of the population, or 2.1 million people, borrowed something from the library in 2011. movements enabled by the system, Parliament?s Transport and L E H T I K U VA / RO N I R E KO M A A 4 QUESTION OF THE WEEK A recent study by Taloustutkimus revealed that a significant number of Finns would still prefer to work for someone else than go it alone by themselves. Does Finland currently represent fertile ground for entrepreneurs? Satellite tracking has raised concerns over both price and privacy. Citizens. CORD HEL SINKI TIMES Who: Antti J. Over 70 per cent of the respondents claimed libraries had improved their quality of life. Did you know? . comments Hietanen, who is a member of the ministry?s working group. Tax man will obtain information on car owners. Meanwhile, the taxation on tobacco and alcohol would be raised. ?By categorically ruling out gay couples, you limit the number of possible adoptive parents. 8% of all loans are from mobile libraries. . OverDrive program will start with about 400 titles, and they plan to add about 800 more each year. The Helsinki City Libraries. They come at the second-most literate nationality in Europe, just behind the Swedes, of whom about 83 per cent have read a book in the last twelve months. Finland has an extensive public library system. DOMESTIC 19 . If citizens are liable to report their own movements to the tax authorities, it is a disconcerting change to the situation,. How is this in line with children?s interests?. S T T N IIN A W OO L L E Y . Every car would need the device, but it would become a standard piece of equipment in new cars. trust in the con?dentiality of the tax system being essential, legislation plays a pivotal role in the decision to replace ?xed car taxes with charges based on mileage, according to Aarnio ?Commitment to using only a satellite-based system may be a little premature,? says Aarnio. Hietanen from ITS Finland emphasises that there are several technical solutions available. ?Legislation must give car owners control over information concerning them.? According to Aarnio, the main thing is to bear in mind the purpose of the system. Car owners must have the right to obtain reliable information on how the tax rate is determined, how the tracking data is used and how safe the system is. ?To make sure the data is only used for the purpose speci?ed by law,. 4.96% of the collection are in languages other than Finnish or Swedish.. HT-STT NCP?s Student Union rejects youth leader?s views on adoption Tuhatkunta, the Student Union of the National Coalition (NCP), has ?rmly rejected the recent comments of Susanna Koski, the chair of the NCP?s Youth League, on adoption. In an interview with STT, Koski suggested that gay adoption rights could hamper the adoption chances of straight couples. It has 794 main and branch libraries, and spent 26 million euros acquiring books in 2011. This does not include the separate university library system, which is also available to the public at large and not just to university students and staff. The country has long had a tradition of providing library services to its residents. Since parts of Finland are sparsely populated, mobile libraries have been stressed. Today the nation has 153 mobile libraries, and 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Finland?s ?rst mobile library. ?As far as I know the ?rst mobile library began its operation in Finland in the present city of Vantaa in 1913,? writes Antero Kyöstiö of the Finnish Library Association. ?It was a horse.? Even though Finland had an equine library of sorts even before independence, true mobile libraries really didn?t develop until the 1950s, Kyöstiö says, when they were tested in ?ve municipalities and proved to be quite popular. The Pargas library system even has a library boat which has been in operation since 1976. Shooting is planned for Helsinki, Dublin and St Petersburg. THE NUMBER of people visiting Finnish libraries has been steadily declining since 2004, but 2011 saw the slide cease. Last year virtual visits totalled 57 million. With the increasing use of the Internet, the slow decline of the physical book, and budget constraints, over the past decade the library?s services have been scaled back. Since 2000, 10 per cent of physical libraries and 25 per cent of mobile libraries have been closed. Finns are certainly pleased with their libraries despite the cutbacks. The price estimate is based on the costs of satellite tracking projects carried out in Germany and Slovakia, explains Sampo Hietanen, CEO of ITS Finland. ?Devices like this cost around 100 euros at the moment but I?m sure the price will be cut by 50 per cent when they become more common,. Virtual visits to the libraries exceeded physical visits for the ?rst time in 2010. In a 2008 survey to discover what people thought of the various government services, libraries were the source of greatest satisfaction, with 75 per cent of people happy with them. he explains. The system will be in use in the 2020s at the earliest. Yes . For example information on the distances driven by the car could be recorded in connection with MOT and only made available to the car owner. Concerned over the access to detailed information on citizens
The explosive apparently detonated as it was mishandled by the older man. Meanwhile, tens of customers have been interrogated on suspicion of exploiting victims of pandering. Parts of the case have already been referred to a prosecutor for consideration of charges. However, the children?s desire to please and receive attention does compromise the credibility of their accounts, two experts interviewed by the daily underline. The court is scheduled to consider the foster parents? recordings next week. Joutsenlahti denies allegations Last week, Juha Joutsenlahti, the of?cer in charge of the investigation between December 2006 and August 2008, Prosecutor demands prison terms in Tampere witness abduction ST T Jari Kukko is demanding jail terms for three men for assaulting and holding in captivity a man from Tampere who was set to testify against one of them in a drunk driving case. The three men face charges of aggravated invasion of domestic premises, threatening a person to be heard in the administration of justice, PROSECUTOR aggravated robbery and aggravated deprivation of liberty. The narcotics were bought in roughly 10-gram batches from Hyvinkää, Helsinki and Vantaa, she also revealed. The youngest participants received a telling-off from the police and 11 others a telling-off from the prosecutor. She was accordingly found guilty of murder. money,. she said. Classified transcriptions leak In classi?ed transcriptions of interviews obtained by Helsingin Sanomat, the family?s second-oldest child paints an altogether different picture. On 11 September, several Finnish dailies reported that the transcriptions indicate that Auer had prepared for the murder and been pleased for committing ?the perfect crime?. the younger man?s home in the Karihaara district . While lying on the ?oor, the victim was hit, kicked and shot with a taser gun at least four times, the prosecutor highlighted on 5 September. One of the attackers also held a knife on the victim?s throat. The men then bound the victim?s hands behind his back and taped his mouth shut with duct-tape before carrying him, wrapped in bedclothes, into a car. He admitted to having been in contact with Auer when she was still regarded as a witness, but stressed that he never released any information critical to the investigation. According to Kukko, the three have widely contested the accusations. Kukko, however, believes the three men invaded the victim?s home in Tampere in June, a day before the scheduled drunk driving hearing. After he opened the door, the men deployed pepper spray to his face, barged in and began assaulting and threatening him. Her father worked long hours but took the children to a playground on his days off. ?Whenever I make an announcement or talk about an investigation to third parties, I always watch my words,? Joutsenlahti stated. Earlier, his colleague claimed to have overheard Joutsenlahti disclose information pertaining to the investigation to Auer over the phone. HT-STT Court delivers probation orders in teen cannabis ring The District Court of Itä-Uusimaa has handed probation orders and community service to the orchestrators of a teen cannabis ring from Loviisa for drug offences committed under the age of 18. In a psychological evaluation, the defendant, Tuomas Tapio Kovanen, was deemed competent to stand trial and able to comprehend the consequences of his actions. Kovanen had pleaded guilty to assault, claiming that he was intoxicated to the extent that he did not see the train approaching the station. Medical examinations con?rm that he was under the in?uence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the incident. In addition, the district court slapped ?nes on 16 defendants, and ordered 15 to probation orders and 1 to community service. The credibility of the interviews, recorded by the children?s foster parents in 2011, has been debated by numerous experts. ?[The ringleaders] spread the word that they are raising money and will get the cannabis once they have enough participants. after learning that the men were collectors of war-time explosives. Authorities eventually discovered tens of primers, one-shot bazookas and grenades from the premises. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 C O M P I L E D B Y A L E K S I T E I VA I N E N L E H T I K U VA / M A R T T I K A I N U L A I N E N 0 Woman jailed for life for killing man with firewood The District Court of Pohjois-Karjala has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for killing a man by hitting him in the head with ?rewood in Outokumpu last May. According to Kukko, one of the abductors continued the assault by hitting the victim several times in the head after their arrival. The youngsters pitched in their own money, and some may have also brought their friends. HT-STT Anneli Auer (right) is suspected of the murder of her husband in Ulvila in December 2006. Credibility of statements under scrutiny in Ulvila murder trial Statements by the suspect?s children paint two entirely distinct pictures of the family. SOIL A OJANEN . The masseuses, in turn, are not suspected of any wrongdoings and have been interviewed as complainants. In its verdict, the court underlined that the roughly 40-year-old defendant hit her victim ?ercely at least eight times after shoving him down the front steps of her home. charged for sexual services. The proprietors are believed to have collected entrance fees from customers, while the fees of the masseuses consisted of ?extra fees. prosecutor Jarmo Valkama said. According to Helsingin Sanomat, experts familiar with the recordings widely view that the foster parents have not deliberately in?uenced the stories. HT-STT Man jailed for shoving a woman into metro tracks A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 5 years and 4 months. imprisonment for attempted manslaughter for shoving a woman into the metro tracks in Helsinki in March over a disagreement with the victim. Meanwhile, the perpetrators withdrew 600 euro with his cash card, the prosecutor also claimed. In addition, they applied for a 3,000 quickie loan with the victim?s personal information but were caught by the police before the loan was granted. The District Court of Pirkanmaa is scheduled to deliver a reserved judgement in the case today. Thai massage parlours suspected of pandering The proprietors of several Thai massage parlours in Joensuu, Mikkeli, Varkaus and Kuopio have been arrested on suspicion of pandering for prostitution, authorities have revealed. The female of?cer, who at the time was in a relationship with Joutsenlahti, also claimed that Joutsenlahti had threatened other of?cers with repercussions were they to regard Auer as a suspect. Joutsenlahti denied the allegations, pointing out that minutes of the team?s meetings are available. Tied to table for few days They drove the victim to Sastamala, some 50 kilometres from Tampere, where one of the abductors lived. The victim was then taken into an outbuilding and tied to a table with lashing straps, where he was kept for a couple of days. HT-STT Man suspected over deadly explosion in Kemi The police have interrogated a 24-year-old man on suspicion of negligent homicide and explosives offence following an explosion in Kemi last Friday, which left a 27-year-old man dead and the 24-year-old man wounded. Following the blast, the police established a 300-metre safety perimeter around the explosion site . Oksanen told on 9 September. The woman admitted to the course of events in court but contested the manslaughter and murder accusations. Regardless, the oldest child insists in seven recorded interviews that she saw a third party leave the house through the window on the night her father was killed, in December 2006. In an interview conducted by a forensic psychologist three years after the homicide, the child described the life of her family as normal: Her parents did not argue more than usual and divided the housework. S T T SOME of the techniques used when interviewing the children of murder suspect Anneli Auer were coercive and persuasive, argued defence counsel Juha Manner as hearings in the Ulvila murder trial continued at the District Court of Satakunta on 11 September. In addition to the proprietors, a couple of Finnish men may face charges for helping the proprietors with general business issues. Altogether, over 50 teenagers are believed to have participated in the drug ring, the youngest of whom were 13 years old at the time of the offences in 2012, prosecutor Camilla Oksanen reveals. He was pronounced dead later at the Länsi-Pohja hospital. HT-STT 5. Despite also being asked repeatedly about the marital troubles her parents allegedly had, she told that she does not remember her parents talking about a divorce. ?I cannot even tell you by how many. Several,. The offenders also stole a ?at-screen television, two laptops and a sauna pail from the victim?s home. was summoned before the court for the second time to answer allegations of his colleagues. ?We had a nice family before father died,. CRIME HELSINKI TIMES 19
The ?FINL AND?S increase the price of food signi?cantly more in Finland than in other EU countries. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 FROM FINNISH PRESS HELSINKI TIMES C O M P I L E D B Y A N N I K A R A U TA KO U R A L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R HELSINGIN SANOMAT 15 SEPTEMBER. Lehtinen has also compared the price of food in relation to income on the basis of data from Eurostat, a Directorate-General of the European Commission. The order of the comparison changed radically: for example, the crisis countries Portugal and Greece, which were among the cheapest in the comparison of food prices, become the ones with the highest prices. Ilkka Lehtinen from Statistics Finland says. Food VAT is currently 14 per cent in Finland. Finland is on the better part of the average of the old EU countries, in ?fth place.? Police are frustrated by villa owners who want the Police to visit their summer residence when on vacation. Finland has nearly 500,000 summer cabins. In the summer the personnel are on vacation and the trainees are not quali?ed to act as emergency centre duty of?cers. The emergency response centre aims to respond to 90 per cent of the calls in less than ten seconds.?. 6 19 . According to recent information by Statistics Finland, the price of food was almost 20 per cent higher than the average price elsewhere in the EU. Gad says. He considers the sale a positive thing for the Nokia brand and considers it an indication of the brand?s strength that it was taken by one of the most signi?cant brands in the business. ?People suddenly understand the value of the brand. It?s not just products or the company. Director of Steering and ForeL E H T I K U VA / H E I K K I S A U K KO M A A You?ll love the way we print it Cabin alarms employ the authorities ?TAXES According to Teemu Hassinen, the Emergency Response Centres in Eastern Finland have had problems in responding to emergency calls in the summer. casting at the Emergency Response Centre Administration Teemu Hassinen tells the paper that the situation is nationwide but especially problematic in Eastern Finland. ?In the emergency centre of Kuopio, the number of emergency calls grew by nearly 38 per cent from the earlier months of the year,. Gad, a consultant of brand development, advertisement and communications, has developed both the Nokia and Microsoft brands during his career.? YLE 15 September. ARI WELLING www.iprint.fi public-safety answering points receive about a thousand calls annually because of private home and cabin alarms. but also among cell- phone operators. ?If the pro?ts of sweets and soft drink taxes were collected from all foodstuff in VAT form, our food VAT would be approximately 15.3 per cent,. Only Denmark has tighter food taxes, with a 25 per cent food VAT. A brand has its own value.? The Microsoft deal has a clause that prohibits Nokia from using its brand in its cell phones until 2016. SAMULI LAITA Explained by taxes: food in Finland one fifth more expensive than rest of EU A brand expert believes that Nokia should change its name. KAUPPALEHTI 15 September. If the value added tax is deducted from the price, Finland?s price level is only about four per cent higher than in the old EU countries. In fact, over 60 per cent of the price difference of food in comparison to the old EU countries can be explained by VAT. Statistics on cabin alarms are scant. According to a rough estimate by the Finnish Independent Contractors. Compared to the old EU countries, the prices were over 11 per cent higher. In a comparison of 15 old EU countries Finland took fourth place in highest prices. Finding a device manufacturing partner for even expensive products is an easy task these days. About half a per cent, fewer than 2,000, are broken into each year. Vacations are easily ruined by broken windows at one?s dear summer cabin or even a stolen TV. Cabin owners have retaliated in the last few years. A whole variety of alarm systems are on sale, not only at the traditional locksmiths. Nokia?s brand has a legacy that is valuable to Microsoft,. ANNA JUVONEN Brand expert: Nokia should change its name to brand expert Thomas Gad, Nokia should change its name when the cellphone operations are transferred to Microsoft. Gad believes that Microsoft bought Nokia?s cellphone di?ACCORDING vision because of the Nokia brand. ?They could have chosen any manufacturer for their phones. Union, one out of ten summer cabins at most have an alarm of some kind. GSM-based alarms suited for summer cabins can also be found online for a price of 35 euro. If one does end up securing one?s summer cabin, it is wiser to invest a considerably higher amount in the system, according to Tapani Vuoristo from AM Security.? ILTASANOMAT 15 SEPTEMBER Savon Sanomat: emergency calls took longer to answer during the summer ?EMERGENCY calls have taken a longer time to answer between June and August than the rest of the year, Savon Sanomat writes. Hassinen tells Savon Sanomat. Also in comparison to last summer, more calls have been left waiting in Eastern Finland
Green dots are under active guidance of the Northern Air Navigation and Weather services. Blue dots are landing aircrafts, which have already been transferred to Taoyuan?s air traf?c tower and black dots are not yet inside Taipei Flight Information Region (FIR). Taipei FIR, which was established in 1952, covers an area of 180,000 square nautical miles. Taipei FIR, bordering the FIR?s of Fukuoka, Manila, Hong Kong and Shanghai, provides services for more than one million ?ights per year. China Airlines Flight CI 062 starts its descent towards Taoyuan International Airport. says Jackson Jai, head of the Security branch of the Air Transport Division of Taiwan?s Civil Aeronautics Administration. ?There are often changes in the rules and regulations or international standards which are relayed to all the ICAO members immediately, but it takes a while for us to ?nd out through intermediary channels,. This time, the Taiwanese delegation will attend the assembly as the guests of the president of ICAO council, Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez and under the designation of ?Chinese Taipei?. Hopefully this will not be the last time and Taiwan will continue its participation in the global community of civil aviation. Cross strait relations The Republic of China was founded in 1912 on the Chinese mainland and after being defeated in the Chinese Civil War, relocated to the island of Taiwan, which was recently freed from Japanese rule. agreement, where both sides agreed that there is only one China, but the mainland defines it as the People?s Republic of China and Taiwan calls it Republic of China. This consensus has opened the way for a wide range of cross-straits trade and other cultural and touristic interactions. states Jenny Chin-ling Pi, Senior Manager of the Business Planning and Marketing Department of Taoyuan International Airport. Aerotropolis in the making The airport is under constant development. The airport handles 600 daily international movements and 28 million passengers yearly. The publicly-funded project is to use Every gate in the Terminal 2 of Taoyuan international airport is built around a theme. Taiwan?s Aviation Safety council was assigned to investigate. The wreckage was recovered from the sea and the ?nal result of a lengthy in- vestigation showed that an old incident was behind the metal fatigue causing the disastrous disintegration. Another gate is the Hello Kitty gate with its fun pink and white design. The screen is dotted with numerous black, blue and green circles, each of them moving slowly in a ?ow of its own. Each circle has a few identifying codes. Today, there are 670 ?ights between Taiwan and Mainland China every week. Being kept an outsider to ICAO affairs touches everyone in the aviation industry in Taiwan, from passengers to those who develop and plan the infrastructure. ?We have to build all the airport facilities, including the runway, obstacles and security systems according to the international standards which are set by the ICAO. If we don?t have the manuals and instructions directly, we may build structures differently and dismantling and rebuilding them is costly,. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 7 HEL SINKI TIMES North Air Traffic Services Park, Air Navigation and Weather services provides status and weather information to aircrafts entering the Taipei Flight Information Region. The politics of the skies But aren?t these kind of instructions open source information available to all. ?ight plans were automatically rejected in several cases. ?We have untimely and insuf?cient information. There is an old postman?s moped parked in the corner and passengers can send postcards to anywhere in the world free of charge. Of the six million tourists landing at the airport each year, two million of them are from Mainland China. Forty million airline passengers pass through Taiwanese Flight Information Region every year, yet Taiwan has been kept outside ICAO, a key international aviation forum. As Taiwan was not a member of ICAO, it was not aware of the changes and the names were not changed in the FIR?s computers, so foreign carriers. That situation has now changed. The damaged tail was not repaired perfectly and a skin was installed to cover some scratched parts, masking the part in future routine checks. The information gathered in this investigation could be vital to all airlines around the world, as would information about other incidents and close calls be to Taiwanese authorities, but it was not openly shared because Taiwan could not join the ICAO. Ironically, Flight 611, deemed ?unnecessary. There is also a brand-new Hello Kitty themed nursery for mothers with small children where diapers are offered free of charge. The Airport is to be connected to greater Taipei and 14 other cities by high-speed rail in the near future, but this is not all. The China Airlines Boeing 747400 is a mere green circle on a large grey background. Thirty thousand feet below, a ?ight control of?cer in Taipei?s Northern Air Traf?c Centre is looking at a monitor. Relations with Mainland China, i.e. he goes on. ?Another example is when taking liquids to the cabin was restricted . Hello Kitty gate is popular with kids.. INTERNATIONAL NEWS HELSINKI TIMES 19 . Each year 40 million travellers enter, leave or pass through the Taipei FIR. Despite being an important piece in the air traf?c puzzle, Taiwan has been kept outside the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) for 42 years, since the country lost its membership in the United Nations. The ICAO is a key international aviation policy setter and the implications of this outsider status have been unpleasant for everyone, including the passengers who have no idea what ICAO is and why an important air travel hub like Taiwan is not a part of it. A couple of years ago, ICAO?s regional of?ce renamed regional ?ight paths, some within Taipei FIR. We don?t have the whole picture, so we also cannot explain it to passengers. the People?s Republic of China, were cold and often hostile, up until the 1992 consensus, the so called ?one China, two interpretations. Last week, the ICAO ?nally sent an invitation to Jean Shen, director general of Taiwan?s civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), to lead a delegation to the upcoming ICAO assembly starting on 24 Sep. ?Lots of this information is available freely, but when a change is being planned, there is a long period of preparation before it is ?nalised and we are kept outside that process as well, because of not being a part of ICAO.? Taoyuan International Airport is one of the most centrally located airports in the region, with ?ights to 146 destinations. Development plans for the airport and its surroundings are ambitious. Taoyuan Aerotropolis Project is to transform the immediate surroundings of the airport into a vibrant and complex metropolis, including a Logistic Park and Free Trade Zone, a Lohas Quality Residence Zone, a Logistics and Trading Zone, a Culture, Creativity, Science and R&D zone and an Enterprise Zone. Is time ripe for change? CABIN lights are turned on and the captain?s voice interrupts entertainment programmes. Lives could be at stake. On 25 May 2002, China Airlines Flight 611 disintegrated in mid-air and crashed into the Taiwan Strait 20 minutes after taking off from Taipei, killing all 225 people on board. in Montreal. Pragmatic and cautious as always, the Taiwanese government has never asked for membership in the UN-related organisation, but rather requested the status of ?observer?, which would give it the chance to be involved and informed about ICAO developments on time. Terminal 1 has been renovated and the newer Terminal 2, with a ?oor area of 318,000 m2, is one of the most passenger-friendly terminals in the world. The terminal is spacious and cosy, with every gate built around a theme. by relatives of the deceased, was itself a result of politics. Most passengers on the ?ight were travelling to mainland China, but they had to go through Hong Kong, as there were no direct ?ights between Taiwan and China. worth of investments, mainly from Taiwan in mainland industries. The aircraft had had a tailstrike while landing in Hong Kong 22 years ago. However, a Taiwanese national still cannot travel to mainland China using a Taiwanese passport, but has to apply for a travel document from Chinese authorities. HEL SINKI TIMES HEL SINKI TIMES boring areas of airports are the gates, where nothing is happening while you wait, and we wanted to make that pleasant for our passengers,? says Pi. One gate is themed after post of?ce and postal services, with stamps and envelope designs on the walls. the details of the new regulation got to us with a delay and we were taking all the expensive perfumes and cosmetics away from the passengers and you can imagine that they were not happy.? Lives at stake New information is not always cosmetic though. ?Some of the most the latest technologies and innovations to build a unique smart and green city in an area of 7.5 ha, for a budget of 760 billion euro by 2030. Light at the end of the Tunnel Taiwan has made serious efforts to rejoin the ICAO during the last ?ve years, and the perseverance has ?nally paid off. Today there are around 1 million Taiwanese businessmen living in Mainland China, mostly in Shanghai and there are billions of dollars
Most importantly, it is a way for a company to raise capital so they can grow and invest and hire more workers. Net sales were down 7 per cent in the ?rst quarter, and the company announced 64 job cuts. Now 12,313 T U U L A PA L A S T E- E E RO L A WE DO have a stock market for small companies: First people work in advertising, up from 7,479 in 2004. Libraries and museums are also employing more people. For several years I have occasionally written about the poor state of our but with We have to encourage exchange, this one move Nokia companies to list on has thoroughly decimated it. our small markets, and for investor to invest in it. A STOCK market is important for the economy for a number of reasons. Unfortunately there are a grand total of four Finnish companies on it. As of August, volume on the Helsinki exchange is much less than half of what it was two years ago, and the vast majority of this decline is due to Nokia. The other 26 per cent work for the government, municipality, or a company owned by the state. Not all cultural industries are thriving. If 10% of our SME investment budget was designated for IPOs on the stock market, this will encourage companies to list and private investors to participate. This is a real danger Finland now faces. NOKIA is not the only reason we are in this position. Our capital markets have been moribund for some time. Some 75 per cent of those aged 10 to 14 have such a pastime, up from about 71 per cent in 1999. It can have a multiplier effect: higher share prices means higher capital gain taxes for the state, as well as increased consumer spending and investment. They consider creative art hobbies as playing a musical instrument, singing, acting, writing ?ction or the practicing of the ?ne arts such as painting or sculpting. Tough times in publishing About 74 per cent of the jobs in the cultural sector are in private ?rms. Sweden has over one hundred. We have to encourage companies to list on our small markets, and for investors to invest in it. The Espoo-based company was the favourite of international professional investors as well as individual Finns. Over a third of the population over the age of ten engages in creative activities in their spare time. Generally speaking, the younger a person is the more likely he or she has a creative art as a hobby. ?Employment of those in artistic occupations increased by around 14 per cent and that of journalists by over ?ve per cent.? Professional performers . Next, we should change the way the state invests in small companies. The main way to do this is to make the exchange a good home for public and private capital. 0 0 1991 Aged 10 to 14 1999 Aged 15 to 24 Aged 25 to 44 2009 Aged 45 to 64 Aged 65 or over Statistics Finland: Time use survey and leisure survey The results come from Statistics Finland?s Time Use Survey. The only age group to see a decrease were those aged 15 to 24. such as actors, singers, dancers and musicians . 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES T U U L A PA L A S T E- E E RO L A David J. Publishing has lost some 2.4 per cent of its work force, and printing is down 14.2 per cent. More pensioners are spending their spare time being creative: the percentage of those with imaginative hobbies climbed from 18 per cent in 1999 to 24 per cent in 2009. DAV I D J . says Statistics Finland in a release. C O R D HEL SINKI TIMES WHEN Finns aren?t studying or working, more and more of them are likely to have creative art hobbies. Now the company is selling off half of itself and I suspect that trading volume will fall correspondently. Unfortunately, it doesn?t look good. NOKIA has dominated the Helsinki Stock Exchange for over a decade. If a country has a lethargic stock market, they lose all of these bene?ts. Cord david@helsinkitimes.fi The writer is a journalist and columnist for Helsinki Times. He is also a private investor with over ten years of experience. Nokia may have killed the stock exchange COMMENTATORS have been wondering what will happen to Finland as a result of Nokia?s sale of their handset business to Microsoft. In May both the Editor-in-Chief of Helsingin Sanomat Mikael Pentikäinen and the Managing Director of their Finnish magazine division Clarisse Berggårdh stepped down. increased from 10,467 in 2004 to 11,974 in 2011. Then as they grow they should stay listed in Helsinki, and eventually they should move to the list of large capitalised companies to join ?rms like KONE and Finnair. Finns are not only engaging in creative hobbies, but are increasingly seeking creative jobs. Getting creative Finns are more likely to have a creative art as a hobby, and there are more jobs in the field of culture. in this demographic engaged in a creative hobby, and this fell to half by 2009. A large increase in creative activities occurred with those aged 25 to 44. In 1999, about 29 per cent of the segment was creative in their spare time, and this increased to 35 per cent in 2009. I believe that a well-functioning stock market is essential for a well-functioning economy. By the time they have reached Rovio?s size, Helsinki has nothing to offer, so we need to get them while they are still small. One thing which hasn?t been mentioned yet is the impact upon the Helsinki Stock Exchange. In 2004, 9,900 had jobs with these organisations, but by 2010 11,483 were employed. This is not the ?rst round of job cuts: last autumn the company announced it would make about 140 jobs redundant. Cultural occupations Besides being more creative in their spare time, Finns are also more likely to be employed in the ?eld of culture. From 2004 to 2011, employment in cultural occupations has increased 22 per cent while overall employment has grown only 5 per cent. While total employment in Finland still has not returned to 2008 levels, the number of those employed in cultural occupations recovered quickly from the recession. ?Employment improved most among graphic, art and craft designers and related artists, up by over 60 per cent,. Much of the printing for Finnish periodicals and books now takes place in the Baltic States. Sanoma is one publisher that is having a dif?cult time. 8 BUSINESS 19 . Last year, trading in Nokia made up 57% of our total volume. In 1999 about 51 per cent Creative art as a hobby 1991-2009 % % 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 WE NEED North. 65 per cent of people work for private companies, and 9 per cent are self-employed. I have lamented that our best companies, such as Rovio Entertainment, consider New York the place to be listed, not Helsinki. is to get young companies to list sooner. With less interest in Nokia, there will be less interest in other Finnish stocks. THIS is very serious. But if we don?t do anything, our stock market, and all its bene?ts, may be relegated to history. What is a ?cultural occupation?? Authors, sculptors, painters, the makers and tuners of musical instruments, designers, handicraft workers, musicians, singers, choreographers, dancers, stage and film directors, clowns, magicians, acrobats, librarians, advertising managers, journalists, editors, broadcasting equipment operators, photographers, museum curators, public relations professionals, sound recording equipment operators, book printers and architects. Source: Statistics Finland The number of people who are professional performers has increased in recent years.. For one, it gives liquidity to the owners of a company. Advertising is an especially fast-growing ?eld, with the number of people employed expanding some 60 per cent between 2004 and 2010. Moreover, if the state invests in listed companies it will be much easier to exit their investments. However, the number employed dropped precipitously after 2006, and has still not returned to those levels. FIRST, we need a lower capital gains tax rate speci?cally for small, listed companies. About a quarter of those aged 45 to 64 had creative pastimes, the same amount as in 1999
Statistics Finland said in their release. Fishing, farming and forestry tend to be remarkably stable and do not undergo large cyclical swings. ?Many aspects ? such as careers, the labour market and the capacity of municipalities for reforms ? are not solely in the hands of the Government,. Pikkarainen said. The administrative council has already launched the search for a new CEO.HT-STT. The manufacture of electronic products continued its downward plummet, falling over 12 per cent. The metals sector was down 5.9 per cent, while chemicals were off by 2.1. Since the 20072009 recession services and the domestic consumer have become more important for the economy. THE FINNISH Transition to services Finland?s economy is undergoing a fundamental shift. Emerging nations such as China and India are taking a larger share of the world?s manufacturing, due in part to their cheaper labour. Private consumption expenditure increased 1.6 per cent during the second quarter of 2013. Regardless of the cuts, he assured, Ericsson Finland remains a vital part of the Ericsson group. The majority of the roughly one thousand staff members employed by Ericsson in Finland are based in Kirkkonummi. Rehn reminded while speaking to Finnish journalists in Brussels on Monday. ?Therefore, the wider commitment of the Finnish society to realise these goals is a prerequisite for the success of the structural policy programme,. meaning agriculture, forestry and ?shing . In late 2007, secondary production such as manufacturing made up about 39 per cent of value added to the economy. By the April . This is more impressive after considering the decline in disposable income due to tax increases. The Finnish government isn?t being stingy, either, despite constant talk of budget tightening. Executive vice president Antti Sippola has been appointed as the interim successor to Niemelä. This spring such primary production increased 1.2 per cent. Some manufacturing increased, such as wood and paper, which increased 2.1 per cent. South Korea, one of the strongest developed nations in secondary production, only has about 39 per cent of their GDP from manufacturing. Stability in some sectors Revised information for the second quarter show the Finnish economy is stabilising, primarily because of a service sector and consumers persistently refusing to fall into a recession mindset. ?The downturn in the economy seems to have eased off in the second quarter but the seasonally adjusted change in the volume from the previous quarter was still very close to zero,. [...] it does however provide some foothold,? Marttinen said. he stressed. Developed economies are more dependent upon services. When companies are willing to invest in such capital-intensive equipment, they are normally con?dent of better times ahead. Finland is increasingly turning into an economy dominated by services and domestic consumers. DAV I D J . However, they make up a very small portion of the overall economy. Construction and transport were down 1.3 and 1.8 per cent respectively, but business-to-business services fell only fractionally, 0.3 per cent. International trade also declined. However, both services and primary production . Other segments of the economy held steady or even expanded. In a press release, Niemelä says that his resignation is due to the demands associated with the implementation of Sgroup?s new strategy. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 9 L E H T I K U VA / RO N I R E KO M A A Rehn urges Government to carry out reforms Manufacturing sectors have contracted by 3.2 per cent, but fortunately, other sectors are doing better. Consumers are keeping the economy afloat ing. Real estate was the big winner, climbing 3.6 per cent, while both ICT and social services increased by about 1 per cent from the same period in 2012. Manufacturing and trade down Other manufacturing sectors did poorly. Rehn views that the reforms approved by the Government a few weeks ago are a step in the right direction and comply with the the European Union?s recommendations to enhance competitiveness and address the sustainability de?cit in Finland. However, question marks about their implementation persist. Union stated that it will look carefully into the legality of the layoffs, claiming that the cuts will not reduce Stora Enso?s costs. HT-STT Ericsson looks to cut 75 jobs in Finland Ericsson has announced the launch of co-determination talks with the aim of cutting a maximum of 75 personnel in its service functions in Finland. Matti Pikkarainen, the chair of the administrative council, emphasised to STT that the initiative came from Niemelä. ?He feels that his spell as the CEO has been challenging to the degree that new ideas and leadership are now needed,. he viewed. HT-STT STX pulls plug on Rauma shipyard Shipbuilding company STX has announced its decision to shut down its shipyard in Rauma and to concentrate its operations in Finland to Turku. STX Finland has justi?ed its decision by saying that the demand is simply insuf?cient to sustain two shipyards in the country. ?The decision puts an end to the company?s sixyear loss spiral and creates the preconditions for profitable operations,. Statistics Finland says that investments in machinery, equipment and transport equipment climbed 5.3 per cent from 2013. In total, the Finnish manufacturing industry contracted by 3.2 per cent. Construction, transport and business-to-businesses contracted during the second quarter. have actually increased since then. The shift to a service economy is one of the de?ning characteristics of most developed nations. However, the Swedish manufacturer and operator of telecommunications networks stated that it looks to offer affected personnel transfers to other duties within the organisation. Ericsson?s Finnish chief Olli Sirkka explained on Monday that the retrenchments represent Ericsson?s effort to streamline operations and address overcapacity. June period this year, it had fallen to approximately 33 per cent. Since the late 2007 peak, the value added of secondary production is down 22 per cent. C O R D HEL SINKI TIMES economy contracted 0.9 per cent during the second quarter, largely because of a fall in manufacturing. However, the national trade accounts showed improvement because imports fell 7.2 per cent while exports only decreased 2.3 per cent. Consumers save the day Despite the sluggish economy, Finns are more than happy to continue spend- Fishing, farming and forestry are small but stable productions. At reference year 2000 prices, seasonally adjusted figures 22 000 20 000 18 000 16 000 14 000 Olli Rehn, the European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, has urged the Finnish Government to carry out its reforms to balance the public economy in the face of debt expansion. All of the other industries which improved during April, May and June were in the service sector. Real estate, social services such as education and health, and the important information and communication technology (ICT) industry all increased. HT-STT Niemelä steps down as CEO of SOK Kuisma Niemelä has stepped down as the CEO of SOK after his resignation was accepted by the retail cooperative?s administrative council on Tuesday. HT-STT 12 000 10 000 Stora Enso cuts jobs in wood procurement 8 000 6 000 4 000 2 000 0 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 B1 GPH/A Agriculture, forestry and fishing B1 GPH/B_F Secondary production B1 GPH/G_T Services Statistics Finland / Quarterly national accounts Pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso plans to slash nearly 90 staff members, including 33 foresters, from its wood procurement functions. According to Jorma Länsitalo, the chief of wood supply in Finland and Russia, Stora Enso looks to outsource the work of foresters to its current providers of forest services. Länsitalo also told STT that the company will investigate over the winter whether the service providers can offer new jobs for the redundant foresters. Tarmo Marttinen, the chair of metal workers. The move is projected to translate to approximately 700 job cuts, 600 of which are to be implemented in Rauma by next summer, shop steward Raimo Virtanen gauges. local trade union, believes the news of the closure will jolt the entire Rauma region. ?This is unfortunate news. In addition, some 5055 clerical jobs will be shed through lay-offs and pension arrangements. The cuts are part of Stora Enso?s ongoing extensive cost-cutting programme. On Monday, the Wood and Allied Workers. The government consumption expenditure increased 0.9 per cent during the spring. Another indirect sign of optimism is the volume of investment in heavy equipment. deputy CEO Jari Anttila stated while recognising the regrettable nature of the decision. ?The alternative would have been to wind down the Finnish shipbuilding industry,. BUSINESS HELSINKI TIMES 19
What was worrying to hear in this Paris meeting was that, as right-wing extremists and populism take Europe by storm, the will of many EuropeAmongst politicians an countries to help those ?eeing the horit has simply become rors of war is narrowunpopular to take a ing. 15 September ?SPAIN beat Finland 82-56 at the EuroBasket 2013 championships, keeping its hopes of winning a third consecutive European title alive. The Spanish team pulled off a workmanlike win, pil- ing up points as insurance against possible tiebreakers in the second round of the tournament, which allows four teams from each group to qualify for the quarter?nals. Spain?s zone defense bent but did not break in the game, which did not provide many really memorable moments. Finland tried to make a big push in the 3rd quarter, but it was unable to mount much of a scoring threat and trailed by 13 at the end of that period. Spain avoided distractions in the 4th quarter and focused on putting away the Finns, allowing the team to continue on the road to the quarters.? THE WEEK. He didn?t talk much in class, but when he was with his friends, smoking cigarettes outside, he was louder. Kim had seen plenty of kids like him in Sallisaw. And I am ashamed stand on behalf of to say that Finland has become one of those the children, women countries. He showed up to class, and he was attentive. especially in Finnish culture where there?s such an emphasis on maintaining personal space.? Sirkus Magenta?s 20 trainers teach juggling, unicycling and stilt walking as well as some valuable life lessons?? There is an expanse of emptiness . By borrowing a page from Finland. At ?rst blush, though, it would appear that China is simply lightening up. ?The Ministry of Education plans to lessen the heavy workload,. If not, we need to be ready to face the consequences. CNBC. But there he was. yet even in this initially unforgiving environment, on the very border of the Arctic, comfort and luxury can be found, and the country is often listed as having one of the highest quality-of-life rankings in the world?? ?IF YOU think the business competition from China is hard now, brace yourself. It will likely get tougher in about 20 years or so. US and French intelligence?s message said yes, Russia said no, and Syrian president Bashar al-Assad pointed his ?nger at the rebel forces, claiming that he and his regime had nothing to do with the whole thing. 14 September ALLEN WASTLER Spain beat Finland at the EuroBasket 2013 championships. LA PRENSA. People think: ?I could never do that,. Every country had its stoner kids, as it turned out. News of the nerve gas attack killing over a thousand civilians in Damascus was insurmountable. The world was still debating whether chemical weapons were used and who the responsible party was. Over time, though, she had begun to notice more important distinctions. Take the stoner kid, as Kim had nicknamed him in her head. If a miracle happens, the Syrian con?ict will be solved peacefully by then. The number of Syrians ?eeing war in Sweden is already a few thousand, but she stressed that no one will be turned back. The most obvious were the things that were THE GUARDIAN. In comparison, Finland?s ?gure is under one hundred. TWO SEATS ALTHOUGH most Syrians ?ed the war to neighbouring countries, it is obvious that the burden of humanitarian help should be spread more equally. He had visited the rescue camps where many people had arrived with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. All this came almost exactly after a year of Barack Obama?s warning that the use of chemical weapons by al-Assad?s regime would have ?enormous consequences?. the world focused on whether US and its allies would strike al-Assad, and whether Russia would tolerate this, for those of us in Paris whose job it was to evaluate the human rights aspect of the situation, it was clear that for the Syrian civilians the situation had become yet more unbearable. SO AS to me sat the Turkish delegate. Out of two million Syrian refugees, so far half a million have already sought refuge in his country. There was no police of?cer in the hallway. nests; where a tree?s root is weak, the snow bends the trunk over on itself to form a distorted arch. ?You have no choice but to be quite close to people around you, and this physical contact can be very moving . 15 September AMANDA RIPLEY missing. That was lesson one. There was only one major difference, as far as she could tell, and this was lesson two. Rovio says that the new export product is based on Finland?s national kindergarten curriculum and was developed in co-operation with educational experts at the University of Helsinki.? ?THE FINNISH L EH T IK U VA / S A RI GUS TA F S SON 10 Angry Birds is being used to introduce the Finnish educational system to China.. Social services in the country have picked up on a project established two years ago to help young people at risk of social exclusion. Circus enthusiast Silja Kyytinen set up Sirkus Ma- genta in 2011 to bring what is being described as ?circotherapy. Huge frozen bulbs cling to branches like wasps. When their Finnish teacher, Tiina Stara, assigned essays, which was often, he wrote them, just like everybody else....? Spain beats Finland at EuroBasket 2013 championships The secret of Finland?s stellar schools ?DURING her three months in Finland, Kim had collected a small catalog of differences between school here and in Oklahoma. He took notes. So- mehow, she hadn?t expected to see stoner kids in Finland. And like in all wars, long after the light has been switched off in the cabinet, the hysteria of war lies on the people. The Council of Europe will have its next meeting on the week starting 30 September. but within ?ve minutes, they?re wrapped around someone they?ve just met, doing acrobatic moves,? said Sarah Hudson, project manager for Sirkus Magenta. THE GUARDIAN. Finns are using the circus as a tool to help disaffected youth and even exporting the concept to Syrian refugee camps. Timo Soiand men fleeing the ni?s The Finns party?s atrocities of war. in?uence on Finnish political debate regarding refugees and asylum seekers is sad but clear. Amongst politicians it has simply become unpopular to take a stand on behalf of the children, women and men ?eeing the atrocities of war. 19 . 13 September GARY ALMOND Finland?s snowy wilderness: readers travel writing competition 2012 ?THE VAST landscapes of northern Finland are dominated by dark green pine forests, interspersed with pristine white snow ?elds. The snow tries to ?ght its way to dominance. There were no hightech, interactive white boards in her classroom. He?d walked into class that day looking hungover, with glassy eyes, as usual. And as the public conversation narrows to populist simpli?cations like how it is time to give Finland back to Finns, the path has become a dangerous one. IT IS OBVIOUS that the Syrian situation bears a risk of spreading and continuing for years to come. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 FINLAND IN THE WORLD PRESS HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / H E I K K I S A U K KO M A A China?s education plan... from Finland?s playbook Maria Guzenina-Richardson is a former minister of Social and Health Services, currently member of the Finnish Parliament and head of the Finnish delegation to the Council of Europe. Hysteresis of war AS I AND other members of the Political and Democra- cy Committee of the Council of Europe sat down earlier this month in Paris to discuss the Syrian situation, the country?s two-year civil war had just taken yet another sad turn. said CCTV, China?s state television network explained in a post on the English version of its website. Under the proposed guidelines, which are still under discussion, ?primary schools may no longer set any form of written homework for students in grades one to six,? said CCTV, ?Instead, schools should work with parents to organize extracurricular activities and after-school assignments, including museum tours and library study?? THE GAZETTE. He told us how Turkey has been able to cope so far in providing refugees with shelter, food and medicine. But as the number of people in need of help grows rapidly, the situation is getting worse. NEXT down, the Swedish representative told us of her country?s recent decision to grant all Syrian asylum seekers a residence permit. The Finnish stoner kid was a model student. 10 September Finns to use popular Angry Birds game to teach Chinese children makers of the popular Angry Birds game say they are using the product to introduce the Nordic country?s educational system to China. Rovio says the Angry Birds Playground platform attempts to instil fun and motivation into learning such subjects as language, mathematics and music. The company said 9 September that it has signed a preliminary agreement to create Angry Birds learning facilities in China, with the ?rst to open in Shanghai. 15 September HELEN RUSSELL Clowning about proves good therapy for Finland?s disaffected youth ?THINK of it as group therapy with clowns. And how is China doing it. Finland is the most sparsely populated country in the EU . Like in all modern wars, the decisions that will alter millions of people?s lives will be taken in faraway cabinets in places like Paris, Moscow, London and Washington DC. to Helsinki. ?Circus is great for teambuilding and improving con?dence
explains Naif, the 1st Saudi Ambassador to of this year was an attempt to make these ends meet.? Finland. Finnish bilateral relations solid Text by James O?Sullivan. every aspect. Saudi Arabia has announced that in the next 20 years there will be investment opportunities for more than 600 billion USD, which Commemorating the unification of the entire country, represents a very good opportunity for Finnish investors. from North to South, East to West, the Kingdom of Saudi Furthermore the Finnish educational model is very Arabia celebrates its National Day on the 23rd of Septem- attractive for Saudi Arabia because Finland is the world ber every year. leader when it comes to education. climate being chief among them . ?Saudis have lived as a big family in harmony and peace ever since.? Aside from this exchange, the Saudi Embassy in Hel- The bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Fin- plans afoot for a significant project to build a new embassy building and a news residence that will be not only agreement for economic and technical cooperation in a landmark in Helsinki, but also a centre to serve the ever- the Saudi city of Jeddah in 1976. Embassy in Helsinki in the summer of 2008 was a major step towards ties that have grown Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina, the mosque where Prophet Mohammed is buried. sinki is also looking at a big overhaul in the future, with land have been on solid ground since they signed an Opening the Saudi Arabian Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the holiest site in the Isalmic world. We are the same in Saudi very bright as both our countries are peace-loving coun- Arabia, and the person is the most important element of tries. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Territory: 2,149,690 sq. Saudi Day Saudi Ambassador: Saudi . ?We hope that bassador in Helsinki some three months ago. this centre will serve as a lighthouse in a dark sea of mis- ?Finland is a very nice country,. Millions of Muslims gather there every year for Hajj (pilgrimage). growing relations between ?We are thinking of establishing a cultural centre that brings the Islamic, Arabic and Saudi cultures close to Finnish people?s minds.? even stronger, enjoying a strong the two countries. ?We are also thinking of establishing a cultural centre that brings the Islamic, Arabic and Saudi cultures close boost with the appointment of Naif, the first Saudi Am- to Finnish people?s minds,. Tribes and large families tional system as a product, Saudi Arabia is paying great fought against each other, but were unified together un- attention to education as the first step in bringing up the der the leadership of the founder of the Kingdom, King new generations; this is how the ends can meet. km. Population: 26.9 million State language: Arabic Capital: Riyadh Main landmarks: Holy City of Mecca and Madina Fundamental law: Islamic Shari?a Law Head of State: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Currency: Saudi Riyal (0.20 euro) GDP: 921.7 billion USD per capita 31,800 USD Oil reserve: 264.6 billion bbl. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES 11 rd 23 September . Naif is quick to point out that there are also numerous similarities. Saudi Arabia sees the relations between different cultures, religions and civilisations.? Looking ahead, Naif sees the two countries enjoying a prosperous relationship over the coming years. ?Finland reminds me of my country in the way the gov- ?The future of the relations of the two countries looks ernment cares for its people. Naif states. ?I had no understanding and stereotyping. Thus, as Saudi Arabia Helsinki Times met with the new Saudi Ambassador, is concentrating on education as the tool to bring up the H.E. For Before unification the people in the various parts of example, while Finland is seeking exporting its educa- the country lived in conflict. Saudi Arabia believes idea what it would be like before coming here, but I have in dialogue between civilisations and King Abdullah Bin been really taken by the warm hospitality and kindness of Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and In- the Finns . 19 . both officials and ordinary people.? tercultural Dialogue in Vienna is living evidence of how Although there are some differences between the two countries . Naif explains. Naif sees that there is great opportunity to to get to know his views and plans for enhancing the bi- improve bilateral relations between the two countries. lateral relations between his country and Finland. ?We can complement each other in many ways. Finns are very down to earth and intelligent people; so reserved yet warm and welcoming, curious yet respecting one?s own privacy.? According to the latest statistics from the Finnish Statistic Office, Saudi Arabia is the largest trade partner of Finland in the Middle East with a trade volume of more than 300 million euros. Ambassador Naif Al Aboud, who took office three new generations, Finland has something Saudi Arabia is months ago, to speak about the Saudi National Day and interested in. Saudi Arabia is the world?s biggest oil exporter, but it also offers a wide range of raw materials such as plastic, while Finnish exports in Saudi Arabia are from the IT, Naif Al Aboud, the 1st Saudi Ambassador to Helsinki. health, constructions and education sectors. Choos- Abdul Aziz Bin Saud. ing Finland as the theme of the International Exhibition rd ?Saudi Arabia emerged as one country on the 23 of Sep- for Education, which was held in Riyadh at the beginning tember 1932,
?Using modern technology like MRI scans, scientists have developed a more thorough understanding of what?s taking place in our brains when we meditate,. during meditation. Sizin dilinizde Finlandiya Finlanda në gjuhën tuaj . ????? Soome sinu keeles . As for the biochemical bene?ts, yoga appears to help lower glucose, sodium and cholesterol levels, among other effects. Meditation, more of a non-physical activity compared to yoga, has numerous bene?ts too. The thalamus, the ?gatekeeper for the senses?, is also affected by meditation, as the ?ow of incoming information, that would usually be processed, is reduced. Yoga and meditation wherever you are Every major city in Finland has a series of yoga studios and it is quite easy to join them. The parietal lobe, the section that processes sensory information about the surrounding world, sees a deceleration of activity during meditation. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä itation decreases the blood pressure and generally improves the immune system. On a psychological level, it increases creativity and happiness, and improves emotional stability. Yoga and meditation have benefits on three levels: physiological, psychological and biochemical. Relaxing the body and the mind Improving the quality of life with yoga and meditation. YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES and meditation have become increasingly popular in Finland. Beth Belle Cooper, a Content Crafter at Buffer, explains. ?The overall difference is that our brains stop processing information as actively as they normally would,? she continues. From Helsinki to Rovaniemi, through Tampere and Joensuu, there are numerous opportunities to practice yoga. The discipline, born in India many centuries ago, is a new phenomenon in Finland. Outside Asia, yoga ?rst became popular in the United States at the turn of the new millennium. Finland på ditt språk Finland in your language . Firstly, it prevents stress from getting into the system and it releases accumulated stress from the system. ??????? Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Turku, Tampere, Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Pieksämäki, Kuopio, Kainuu, Oulu, Rovaniemi www.infopankki.fi JULKAISIJA HELSINGIN KAUPUNKI PUBLICERAD AV HELSINGFORS STAD PUBLISHED BY THE CITY OF HELSINKI. There are also websites and online portals that assist yoga and meditation practitioners. There is also a series of apps for smartphones that allow people to take yoga with them, wherever they go. Every year, hundreds of people decide to start practicing these disciplines in order to stay in good shape and relax both body and mind. YOGA Nowadays, every major city in Finland has yoga schools. Like yoga, med- What happens during yoga and meditation? But what happens inside the brain when one meditates? A study discussed in a recent Fast Company article tried to answer the question. ?We start to show a decrease in beta waves, which indicates that our brains are processing information, even after a single 20-minute meditation session.? In the frontal lobe, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning, planning, emotions and self-conscious awareness, the frontal cortex tends to go ?of?ine. In addition, yoga improves musculoskeletal ?exibility, endurance, steadiness and balance. On a psychological level, yoga decreases anxiety and depression, as well as hostility. ????. ?. Some schools and studios also organise workshops, where students have the chance to attend special classes taught by Finnish and international yoga masters such as Petri Räisänen, Charlie TaylorRugman and R. 12 LIFESTYLE 19 . In just ten years, the number of American yoga practitioners has grown from about four million (in 2001) to 20 million (in 2011). Finland joined the trend during the mid-2000s. The benefits of yoga and meditation Yoga and meditation are thought to improve the quality of life of those who practice them. Furthermore, it also improves concentration, attention and depth perception. Plan daily yoga sessions, browse through hundreds of different exercises and poses or play relaxing melodies while meditating. ????????. Regularly practicing yoga has a series of positive impacts on three levels: physiological, psychological and biochemical. There are plenty of ways to learn yoga, meditate and improve the quality of life by exercising and reducing stress. Suomi sinun kielelläsi . La Finlande dans votre langue Finska na tvom jeziku . Finland oo ku qoran luqadaada Finlandia en su idioma . Among the bene?ts of the ?rst category are a decrease in pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure, and normalisation of the gastrointestinal functions. Sharath Jois. For those who wish to learn yoga on their own, there is an impressive selection of books on different yoga and meditation styles written by experts from all over the world. From weekly classes to intensive sessions, there are different ways, places and times for practicing yoga. Even though many consider morning to be the best time of day to do yoga, there are yoga courses offered throughout the day
S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES on a variety of works residing under the banner of Circus Stories, the magical mood of the circus is on display for all under the ?big top. An Iranian emigrant, Kamaran (Mazdak Nassir) comes to realise that he is Julia?s biological father and seeks to become more involved with Julia, a living, breathing souvenir of what was merely a ?ing with her mother. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES COMING out of left?eld, 2010?s Bridesmaids was a frequently hilarious spin on the traditional lads comedies of the likes of The Hangover trilogy. The two butt heads at ?rst sight, but as they roll up their collective sleeves and set about uncovering the crimes, respect and friendship replaces their inital impressions of one another. Not sure who?s on the verge of retirement in the mismatched buddy-cop clichés, but all will be revealed soon. Offering partner drama at the other end of the spectrum, this week the local scene receives a boost in quality with the release of Silmäterä (The Princess of Egypt). The debut ?lm of Jan Forsström, the Jussiawarded Finnish script writer whose previous works include Hyvä poika (The Good Son, 2011) and Skavabölen pojat (Last Cowboy Standing, 2009), here tells the story of 25-year-old Marja (Emmi Parviainen), who is raising her little girl Julia (Luna Leinonen Botero) by herself. All?s ?ne and well with the pair, until Julia?s father unexpectadly returns to the picture. Meanwhile, set in an American boarding school for the af?uent, Takala?s video work Drive with Care shares the story of a teacher there and her life in a closed community. Elsewhere, Reinhard?s expression is ?lled with objects and images linked to notions Four young artists are seeking greater visibility at Amos Anderson. of femininity. Similar to a visit to the real circus, intense and often contradictory emotions bubble to the surface, ranging from fear of death to liberating laughter. The work of Dutch artist Folkert de Jong creates DRAWING painterly sculptures of wistful circus performers and Mia Hamari?s wooden creatures emerge from a land existing between fact and ?ction. Two video installations are on hand to lead us to the past and the present of magic, with Marjo Levlin?s installation of found objects telling the story of a former Finnish master of magic, the White Sheikh, and magician Kalle Nio?s Bardo exploring the links between cinema and magic. Colourful and exotic works from Birger Carlstedt?s paintbrush of the 1930s are also on display, joined by contributions from Alice Kaira, Sampsa Sarparanta, Radoslaw Gryta, Outi Heiskanen, Pekka Jylhä, Mikko JANNE K ÄRK K ÄINEN Putting The Heat on local box office to be thus consdiered as such. Tracing the Apple cofounder?s career from his early years in that Palo Alto garage to his rise as one of the computing industry?s most admired innovators, 2008?s Swing Vote?s Joshua Michael Stern takes the reins. of Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace until 17 November. Featuring 13 artists, the paintings, sculptures and video installations each have poignant stories to tell, revealing deeper complexity than what might appear at ?rst glance. Founded in 1977 the Stina Krooks Stiftelse (Foundation) has awarded prizes and grants to over 300 visual and performing artists over a period of some 30 years. The Invisible Lady Stina Krooks Stiftelse. Anniversary Exhibition Until 21 October Amos Anderson Art Museum Yrjönkatu 27 Helsinki Sampsa Sarparanta: Identiteettikriisi 2. Artistic circus comes to town J A M E S O . Yep, you read right: the perpetual stoner dudecum-Demi Moore handbag and Twitter king has grown himself a serious actor beard Heat (K12) Release Date: 20 September Director: Paul Feig Starring: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy Jobs (K12) Release Date: 20 September Director: Joshua Michael Stern Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney Silmäterä (K12) Release Date: 20 September Director: Jan Forsström Starring: Emmi Parviainen, Luna Leinonen Botero Making their art visible J A M E S O . Backed by a supporting cast that includes Matthew Modine, Lukas Haas, and Dermot Mulroney, advance word has been perhaps more positive than you would ?rst think. Audeinces have been less than convinced, with the ?lm earning a paltry 6.7 million dollars in North American box of?ce on its recent release. See what you think. Janne Kärkkäinen: ja vuoretkin lauloivat kanssamme. Kuorinki, Janne Kärkkäinen and Satu Rautiainen. Furthermore, if you fancy your circus skills need a bit of brushing up, the exhibition also includes an action room where visitors can indulge in juggling, acrobatics, magicianship or clowning around. Circus Stories Until 17 November Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace Salomonkatu 15 Helsinki. Dealing with themes such as identity and role-play, the exhibition examines how people blend into their environment without losing their own aspects and quirks of individuality. SHOWCASING Known for his funnybone-tickling videos that draw on ?lm and animation, Nissinen combines moving images, light and painting. Portraying a character reminiscent of a Finnish man, Nissinen roams the streets of Hong Kong and pays a visit to inner psychedelic dreamscapes. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES the work of four Finnish younger-generation visual artists, The Invisible Lady is currently on display at Amos Anderson Art Museum until 21 October. Here visitors to the museum can soak up the various expressions of Aurora Reinhard, Pilvi Takala, Erkka Nissinen and Hans Rosenström. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 13 S A M P S A S A R PA R A N TA Film J A M E S O . Propelled by a winning performance from co-writer/star Kristen Wiig, director Paul Feig?s ?lm proved that the audience for female-led comedy is much broader than previously considered by those catering to the male-centric norm. And so, hoping for some of that lightning strikes twice magic, Feig reteams with his previous effort?s breakout star, Melissa McCarthy, adds Sandra Bullock to the mix and turns up the heat for the action comedy dubbed, ahem, The Heat. Aside from being the recipient of a big payday, here Bullock?s egotistical and ambitious FBI agent is on a promise for a big promotion if she can manage to bring down a drug lord who happens to be setting up shop in Boston. Somewhat predictably, all she gotta do is team up with McCarthy?s loud-mouthed local cop in order to dispense a little justice. Attempting to keep her daughter safe from an anticipated kidnapping from her father, Marja?s own increased instablity puts her relationship with her daughter to the test. Finally, just in case The Social Network (2010) wasn?t enough tech-genius back-story, here we have the intriguing notion of Ashton Kutcher suiting up as computer mogul Steve Jobs. CULTURE HELSINKI TIMES 19 . Bearing an uncanny likeness to real objects, Reinhard examines the clichés of femininity via object-sculptures such as handbags and high-heeled shoes. Rosenström?s sound-installation Between Four Eyes is dictated by a voice-over, which leads visitors into situations that force them to ponder themselves in relation to others in the sculptural and multifaceted space. For the curious, the invisible lady of the title refers to patron of the arts Stina Nicolaisen (née Krook, 19191987)
Known more widely under the moniker of ?Love and Anarchy?, the festival is an eagerly anticipated event each year for local cinephiles, showcasing a wide variety of ?lms. The ?lms on offer this year once again scale the various heights and diversity of cinema. So, it?s a good moment to introduce this concept and try to push it a bit in the industry.? Love & Anarchy Film Festival 19-29 September www.hiff.fi Anarchy in short Founded in 1988, the Helsinki International Film Festival gradually expanded from two theatres to 12 screens and established itself as an 11-day homage to cinema. Furthermore, if not used for this project, these materials would have gone almost entirely wasted. Oppenheimer is also a guest of the festival this year. Guests to impress The list of guests of the festival over the years is long and impressive, with numerous important ?lmmakers being guests of HIFF, discussing their work and meeting both audiences and industry professionals. 14 19 . Here two 14-year-old boys growing up in a small town beside the Mississippi come across McConaughey, who claims to be on the run from brutal bounty hunters after killing a man in Texas. Gus Van Sant?s latest in a chequered career, Promised Land, offers the tale of Hal Holbrook?s small-town teacher who stands up to a pair of drilling representatives (Matt Damon and Frances McDormand) determined to exploit the local resources. Joshua Oppenheimer and Christine Cynn?s documentary The Act of Killing explores the rationale behind the mass killings of Communists in Indonesia during the 1960s. Here, former death squad leader Anwar Congo is presented with the unique opportunity to reenact his crimes in the style of his favorite Hollywood ?lms for the camera. from white and black to a different range of beige tones. Her greatest happiness is the friendship she shares with Mickey Sumner. After achieving this ?rst step of securing her providers, the next thing to do was to start sketching. Bastards and local ?lmmaker Dome Karukoski?s latest, Heart of a Lion. See what you can ?nd. More info and full programme can be found from the HIFF website. Furry by association To get the ball rolling, Huurinainen helped develop the ?Wild Finnish Fur Association,. Wong Kar-Wai?s hotly anticipated latest The Grandmaster, Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi star in the biographical drama based on the life of legendary martial artist Ip Man, best known as a mentor to Bruce Lee. Noah Baumbach?s Frances Ha sees Greta Gerwig?s 20-something Brooklynite THE 26TH barely making a living as an apprentice with a dance company. Nowadays the programme consists of somewhere in the vicinity of 180 feature films and 80 short films. With the leading role ?lled by Bruce Dern, Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction plays the tune of life. Matthew McConaughy leads from the front in Mud. after original choice Jack Nicholson passed, bagging him Best Actor at this year?s Cannes, the ?lm is Payne?s ?rst to be based on another writer?s original screenplay. Continuing Matthew McConaughey?s somewhat astonishing about face from rom-com purgatory in recent times, director Jeff Nichols follows up his impressive Taking Shelter (2011) with Mud. Other con?rmed guests of the festival include director Srdan Golubovic and screenwriter Srdjan Koljevic (Circles) Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud (Som du ser meg) and director Erik Skjoldbjærg and producer Christian Fredrik Martin, whose oil-drilling thriller PIONEER premiered at Toronto International Film Festival. Furthermore, if you fancy some culinary goodness with your cinema, Warwick Ross will be on hand to share his wine documentary Red Obsession as a part of a ?lm dinner with a wine theme at Restaurant Sunn. In a packed bill, other ?lms of note this year at HIFF include French director Claire Denis. Things go pear shaped with haste when they are separated, however. Documentary Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction, offers a superb looks at the astonishing career of the 86-year-old actor, whose face has appeared in countless ?lms over the years. Then, returning to the different angle she has taken in the context of the local fashion industry, she says ?As designers, we have a huge responsibility when it comes to making choices about the materials and the production, because, in the end, those are the options the costumer has to choose from.? E VA B L A N C O Still from The Act of Killing whose director, Robert Oppenheimer, will be in attendance at HIFF. cent sure about a fur garment being manufactured according to ethical principles. Would that in?uence your perception of this soft, warm and, when used in the right dose, elegant material? Finnish designer Marita Huurinainen, well-known in the country for her coiledwooden soil shoe creations, believes so. Together with her right-hand man Andreas Jank, she has recently put all efforts on developing the so-called ?WILD concept?. This new fashion proposal is based on the production of an entire fur collection by obtaining the prime material from animals that have been hunted due to ecological reasons. Right now you are probably thinking: ?Is that possible at all?. Well, it turns out it is. Since fur is the leitmotiv of the designs, each item has been conceived, either to be entirely covered by it, as the most part of the accessories, or to present more subtle details (such as collars or straps in the case of the exterior layers). ?Though there are some more festival items, most of them are thought to be worn on daily basis?, Huurinainen explains when asked how to make the most of her creations. Every year many thousands of animals need to be eliminated from the Finnish wilderness to preserve a balanced ecosystem and protect other populations. Species such as martens, racoons, minks and foxes can represent a threat for the environmental status quo when freely spread across the country, thus authorities have to establish a list of quotas within which registered Finnish hunters are allowed to work. ?I enjoy working with different kinds of natural materials,. He is also given the opportunity to speak candidly about his memories and motivations for committing mass murder. The collection eventually resulted in a succession of hats, globes, scarves, jackets and capes, available in a wide variety of natural colours . With the ?lm?s focus cagey and not prone to stream of consciousness ranting at the best of times, Sophie Huber?s winning portrait will stay with you long after the lights go up. Meanwhile, Alexander Payne returns to his home state of Nebraska for his sixth directorial feature, Nebraska, following the Hawaii-set wistful antics of 2011?s The Descendants. However, I would never choose to work with farmed animals. The ?rst idea for this concept came originally from my father, long ago he showed me there was a logo that guaranteed the origin of the item was set on natural wild life. Then, about two years ago, it started to take shape in my mind; the timing was actually very convenient because there had been a lot of discussion with regard to farmed animals. Following his older brother?s band The National on tour, the ?lm depicts Berninger?s efforts to make a documentary about them, in the shadow of his older sibling?s success. Last year?s festival had over 57,000 visitors. Finnish designer Marita Huurinainen wearing an eco-friendly fur hat, one of the items of her new WILD collection.. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES Helsinki Film Festival will be staged once again in the capital city from 19-29 September. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 CULTURE HELSINKI TIMES Time to go WILD Marita Huurinanien presents her new eco-friendly fur fashion collection. E VA B L A N C O HEL SINKI TIMES WHAT if you could be 100 per Cinematic anarchy in the Capital Region J A M E S O . During its first year the festival screened 26 films. an independent entity whose aim is to ensure that the skin of the animals is collected according to a sustainable approach. Previously, the festival has hosted the likes of Danny Boyle, John Woo, Gas- par Noé, Tilda Swinton, Jan Kounen, Aleksandr Sokurov, Baz Luhrmann, Philip Ridley, Nicolas Winding Refn and Jacques Audiard. This year, director Tom Berninger will be present at Love and Anarchy to present his documentary Mistaken for Strangers. Huurinainen states. ?In that sense fur is a very special one because of its softness and warmth
(09) 694 4207 Mon-Fri 10.30-21.00 Sat 10.30-19.00 Sun 11.00-19.00 BEST STEAKS IN TOWN H E L S I N K I ? L A H T I ? T A M P E R E Welcome! w w w . Your local Martha Organisation is on hand. A treasure trove of information, the Marthas also organise courses and mushroom hunting trips free of charge. www.martat.fi Otherwise, a great site to get your started on your mushroom adventures is Raija Tuomainen?s excellent ?Mushrooms in Finland and Sweden. Ranging from the rather normal looking parsnips (looks like a fat white carrot) to the alien looking fennel (feathery, wispy top and fat stumpy body) and turnips (changing color as it cooks, chameleon!). EAT & DRINK HELSINKI TIMES 19 . Preparing mushrooms to bring out the best of their earthy, almost meaty quality is a bit of an art, as certain varieties favor light cooking while other genus may require longer efforts to render them edible. Another underappreciated and unsung species of the Finnish vegetable world are its roots vegetables . +358 9 635 732 www.juuri.fi Transforming Finnish gifts of nature in an innovative manner to suit modern tastes. The world of beer in all its glory BEER HOUSE KAISLA Authentic Chinese food in the heart of Helsinki Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat Noon-11pm . A treasure trove of information, the Marthas also organise courses and mushroom hunting trips free of charge. PUBS . Helsinki . While they may not be the prettiest of them all, the mild nutty ?avors and natural sweetness of knobbly wonders shouldn?t be overlooked. So, what are you waiting for? It?s autumn . Eating local, seasonal produce isn?t mission impossible, and it doesn?t have to cost an arm and a leg. As autumn progresses, all sorts of earth colored goodies in a multitude of globular shapes make their appearance in the market squares and vegetable sections. High in beta carotene, ?ber and vitamin C, cabbage is neither boring nor bland with varieties such as red cabbage, Savoy and kale to its relatives brussel sprouts, cauli?ower and even Chinese cabbage! The real superstar of the bunch though has to be kale or lehtikaali. www.dongbeihu.fi Vilhonkatu 4 Mon-Thu 13?02, Fri-Sat 13?03, Sun 13?02 www.oluthuone.com. Experiment with these beauties grated raw, or in soups and stews or in stirfries. tel. It just takes a little local knowledge, a chat with your greengrocers and maybe a little trip to a nature reserve or forest. Autumn time is a particularly great time to indulge in a little cabbage. While not the sexiest of vegetables, this humble native has been grown for food in Europe from before the Middle Ages and is at its best as the weather starts to cool. f i Looking to get cracking on foraging for mushrooms, but need some advice. +358 9 6128 5900 w w w.royalravintolat.com Eteläesplanadi 24 tel. and can be found at: www. m a n h a t t a n s t e a k h o u s e . Sun 2pm-10pm Korkeavuorenkatu 47 . get out there and start eating! SPAIN IN THE HEART OF HELSINKI mon-fri 11.30 ?24, sat 14?24 So?ankatu 4, Helsinki . Grown locally with a pleasant dark green leaf and a thick rib, it?s just one of the many autumnal stars to start munching on now. Bloomin. A quick trip to the corner store for some produce is like taking a trip around the world . (09) 611 217 Mon-Tue 10.30-23.00 Wed-Sat 10.30-24.00 Sun 12.00-23.00 Forum Mannerheimintie 20 tel. sienet.luontonetti.com/en/ Autumn is the best time to buy and forage the local produce. *China Tiger Korkeavuorenkatu 27 Helsinki Tel. tomatoes from Spain, spinach from Italy, fruit from Indonesia anybody. While their website might require a little Finnish to navigate, it is a fantastic source of all kinds of information from pickling, storing to preparing any surplus delights you might have stored up from your hunting and gathering forage through the forests. Tel +358 (0)9 495 098 hu@dongbeihu.fi . 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 15 L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä RESTAURANTS . mushrooms Savoy cabbage is also a real beauty with its crinkled jade green leaves that make great wraps and can be featured with another autumnal star, mushrooms. Thanks to the great Finnish outdoors combined with the recent spate of wet weather, mushrooms have literally been mushrooming up all over the place, a real boon for mushroom lovers. BARS Found in stores and forests, mushrooms abound in Finland during the autumn. Autumn produce TA N I A N AT H A N HEL SINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / E V E L I I N A M U S T O N E N A LOT has been said about the food scene in Finland, with the inclement weather not being too favorable to diversity of ingredients. And while it is not advisable to get out there and pick whatever you fancy since many poisonous varieties look very similar to edible ones, here is a great opportunity to get to know your local mushroomingexpert and take a weekend trip to a local forest and load up on yellow chanterelles, or perhaps the rather fancy sounding Prince mushrooms, or scaly wood mushrooms, and the prized Boletus varieties (more commonly known as Tatit in Finnish). If there is no expert handy, your local Martha Organisation is the next best thing. cheap as chips and readily available. A true autumn vegetable, it stands the cold well and tastes best if harvested after a good spell in frozen temperatures, when the natural carbohydrates can be converted into sugar. Besides being a nutritional powerhouse, kale is a hidden wonder that many don?t seem to know about
However, this information exaggerates the potential of lemon as a cancer remedy, creating misleading hope and does not originate from a credible medical or scienti?c entity. That said, a number of studies have indicated that compounds found in citrus (including lemon) may be effective as anti-cancer agents, at least for certain types of cancer. Research by Texas Agriculture Experiment Station scientists has shown that citrus compounds called ?limonoids. Its effect can only be bene?ciary to his or her body. Lemon is a fruit that should not be wasted, everything in it must be consumed and for this, the best way is to place a lemon in the freezer and grate it on your meal everyday. targeted and stopped neuroblastoma cells in the lab; this is yet to be tested on humans. +358 (0)9 7425 5574 Tue?Sat 18?23 www.asrestaurants.com RECENT word-of-mouth from a wave of spam that swept through the Internet recently has been claiming that the humble citrus fruit contains compounds that are bene?cial for preventing or combating some types of cancer. 16 EAT & DRINK 19 . Certainly, it is premature and inaccurate to claim that lemon is a viable alternative to traditional treatments such as chemotherapy. with pre-order Tervasaari Island 00170 Helsinki tel. stevia or honey 1/2-cup water 3 ice cubes Blend the lemon with the water. Add the banana, stevia, and ice and blend again. but put it in the freezer so you can grate it on your meals later on. by rinsing your mouth thoroughly several times a day with freshly squeezed lemon juice in a glass of lukewarm water. Research stated that a consumption of 75 grams of citrus on a daily basis might be the optimal minimum intake in order to reduce the risk of cancer. Here are a few tips as to how to take advantage of this wonderful fruit replacing all chemical medications: Abolish acne: Drinking lemon juice with water first thing in the morning: Vitamin C and alkaline kill some types of bacteria known to cause acne. Relieve anxiety and eliminate insomnia: Research has shown that lemon balm combined with other calming herbs such as valerian, hobs and camomile, helps reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Relieve fever and chills by adding the juice of one lemon to a cup of hot water and honey and drink it every two hours. Eliminate bad breath: Lemons help freshen breath that has gone sour after consuming certain spices, alcohol, cigarettes, etc. Limonoids and ?avonoids, which are nutrient-packed pigments that give colour and ?avour to the fruit, may work against cancer in any of three ways: prevent it from forming, slow the growth of existing cancer or kill cancer cells. Research has con?rmed that lemon peel actually has higher natural medicinal properties than the actual juice: it contains as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself. Lemon peel contains many important nutrients that can clean the liver, improve blood circulation, help ear infections, prevent teeth and gum related problems, purify the blood vessels, the list goes on and on; but most importantly, lemon peel consists of components known as Salvestrol Q40 and limonene, which are known to ?ght against cancerous cells in the body. So, in short, scienti?c studies indicate compounds in citrus have real potential as anti-cancer agents. Lemons have always been legendary; ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking lemon juice was an effective protection against a variety of poisons; and recent research has confirmed this belief. There are so many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries, especially its strong antibacterial, antiviral and immune-boosting powers. Hesperiankatu 22 tel. Chewing on a lemon slice after every meal helps a lot, too. Help digestion: Drinking the juice of one freshly squeezed lemon in a glass of lukewarm water after each meal; it will stimulate the production of stomach acid and the activity of stomach muscles. What better to way to finish this educational article than by sharing a healthy lemon smoothie recipe that should be part of everyone?s breakfast.. But lemon, like other kinds of citrus, is likely to be a healthy addition to your diet and may even reduce the risk of cancer. Having said this, it must be emphasised that a person who has cancer should not stop his or her medical treatment and replace it with lemons but it is strongly suggested that this person should consume this fruit on an everyday basis, for instance, by grating frozen lemon on every meal. When you cook and used the juice of one half lemon, don?t throw it in the trash, ? ? ? ? ? A Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 7 Helsinki, tel: 045 325 0850 www.daynite.fi mon-fri: 11:00-22:00 sat: 12:00-02:00 sun: closed CLASSIC SINCE 1932 Et. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES Lemon peel actually has higher medicinal properties and more vitamins than lemon juice. A zest for life? Recent online talk has debated whether frozen lemon peel is a miracle cure for cancer. VA L E R I E B RU N HEL SINKI TIMES Taste of Autumn in the old tar storehouse Elk Feast 1.10.?9.11. for all size ?hunting teams. Lemon juice is a digestive and liver cleanser; therefore lemons are greatly appreciated for their use as a weight-loss aid. However, it is not yet clear exactly how effective citrus will ultimately prove to be in preventing or ?ghting against cancer. +358 9 6128 5200 mon-thu 11-24, fri 11-01, sat 13-01, sun 13-23 www.royalravintolat.com ? ? ? ? ? ? Lemon-head smoothie You can use part of the lemon peel to create a stronger tasting lemon flavoured smoothie. 1 lemon, peeled and seeded 1 banana, frozen 1 tsp
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25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES COMPILED BY ANNA-MAIJA LAPPI ARI K AR T TUNEN / EMM A Ceramic Fantasies The exhibition Aesthete Extraordinaire / Birger Kaipiainen?s ceramic fantasies opened at EMMA (Espoo Museum of Modern Art) in June and will be on display until January 2014. group. Siltanen Hämeentie 13 B www.siltanen.org Sat 21 September Reckless Love Glam metal. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki Tickets ?13.50/14 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Sat 21 September Children of Bodom, For The Imperium, Lost Society Metal. The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 Helsinki Tickets ?35/37 www.thecircus.fi Sat 21 September Club Mixxed Omid 16B (UK). Le Bonk Yrjönkatu 24 www.lebonk.fi Sat 21 September Soul Kitchen Club 10th Anniversary. Kemmuru & Berlin Nun live. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?9 www.kuudeslinja.com Sat 21 September The Real Group + Rajaton = LEVELELEVEN Two of the most successful a cappella groups in the world have joined forces. Sello Hall Soittoniekanaukio 1A Tickets ?42.50/44 www.sellosali.fi Sun 22 September Borodin Quartet One of the world?s most famous string quartets. Sello Hall Soittoniekanaukio 1A Helsinki Tickets ?22.50-28 www.sellosali.fi Sun 22 September Club Maktaba Finnish-African rhythms. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?10/15 www.kuudeslinja.com Tue 24 September Verneri Pohjola & Aki Rissanen Two jazz virtuosos. Club Agricola Tehtaankatu 23 Helsinki Tickets ?15 www.ainoacktenhuvila.fi Wed 25 September White Hills (USA) Space rock. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?15 www.kuudeslinja.com Wed 25 September Pelle Miljoona United Legendary punk rock group. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Tickets ?11.50 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Wed 25 September Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Schubert and Berlioz. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?6-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi THEATRE & DANCE Thu 19 September Fall For Dance Two contemporary dance pieces by young European choreographers. Zodiak - Center for New Dance Tallberginkatu 1B Helsinki Tickets ?14/22 www.zodiak.fi Thu 19, Sat 21 & Tue 24 September Seven Brothers The riotous brothers of Finnish lore collide with the world of ballet. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets ?19-105 www.opera.fi Fri 20, Sat 21 & Wed 25 September Dance United The Finnish National Opera opens its doors to two visiting Finnish dance companies. Finnish National Opera The Almi Hall Helsinginkatu 58 Helsinki Tickets ?12/23 www.opera.fi Wed 25 September Sirkus Supiainen - [heresy] Contemporary circus. Cirko Kaasutehtaankatu 1 Helsinki Tickets ?15/20 www.cirko.fi EXHIBITIONS Until Sun 22 September Nelli Palomäki Captivating photographic portraits. Galerie Forsblom Lönnrotinkatu 5 Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00 Sat 11:00-16:00 Sun 12:00-16:00 Free entry www.galerieforsblom.com Until Sun 22 September Body Worlds World-famous exhibition about the structure, functions and health of the human body. Heureka . The Finnish Science Centre Kuninkaalantie 7 Vantaa Open: Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00 (exceptional opening hours) Tickets ?13/18.50 www.heureka.fi Until Sun 22 September Light Houses - Young Nordic Architecture The exhibition presents inspired approaches in young Nordic architecture. Museum of Finnish Architecture Kasarmikatu 24 Helsinki Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Tickets ?0/3/6 www.mfa.fi Until Sun 22 September Design Museum 140 Years Parallel Histories Parallel stories of Finnish design. Design Museum Korkeavuorenkatu 23 Helsinki Open: Mon-Sun 11:00-18:00 Tickets ?0/5/8/10 www.designmuseum.fi Until Mon 21 October The Invisible Lady Four young Finnish artists . His world is our world, a part of today,. Espoo Museum of Modern Art Ahertajantie 5 MUSIC Thu 19 September Erja Lyytinen Blues. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki Tickets ?21.50/23 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Thu 19 September Fabolous (USA) Hip hop. Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Tickets ?35-40 www.elmu.fi Thu 19 September Fiamma d?amore - Flame of love Angelika Klas & Ensemble Recordanza. Club Agricola Tehtaankatu 23 Tickets ?15 www.ainoacktenhuvila.fi Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 www.emma.museum An exhibition presenting the ceramic works of Birger Kaipiainen will be on display at EMMA until January 2014. Thu 19 September YAST (SWE) Dream pop. Bar Loose Annankatu 21 Tickets ?7.50/8 www.barloose.com Fri 20 September Reptile Youth (DNK) Post punk /synth pop. Bar Loose Annankatu 21 Tickets ?6/8 www.barloose.com Fri 20 & Wed 25 September Carmen Bizet?s eternal classic. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets ?19-91 www.opera.fi Fri 20 September Jonne Aaron Rock. Virgin Oil CO. Mannerheimintie 5 www.virginoil.fi Fri 20 September St. says Museum Director Pilvi Kalhama. Until Sun 12 January 2014 EMMA . The exhibition, presenting the mysterious and imaginative ceramic works of Birger Kaipiainen, one of Finland?s most successful and well-known ceramic artists, is the first retrospective exhibition of this original artist in over 20 years. Kaipiainen was a unique artist, who mixed categories and posed questions that even now remain unanswered. 18 WHERE TO GO 19 . His unique, mysterious fantasies delighted contemporaries, but they also estranged the advocates of modern design who favored ascetics over decorativeness. ?Now in the Twenty Tens, Birger Kaipiainen is more topical than ever before. In Harri Kalha?s exhibition these unique works are presented to the modern viewer in a totally new light and in a way that does justice to the artist. Felix Funky pop rock. Semifinal Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 www.semifinal.fi Sat 21 September Ismael Sane octet Afro beat/jazz. Koko Jazz Club Hämeentie 3 Tickets ?11.50-16.50 www.kokojazz.fi Fri 20 September Image-klubi Atlético Kumpula. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B www.korjaamo.fi Fri 20 September Cock Sparrer (UK) Punk. The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 www.thecircus.fi Fri 20 September Kuningasidea Reggae/rap. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Fri 20 September Ballet School (UK) Berlin-based ?alt pop. Aurora Reinhard, Pilvi Takala, Erkka Nissinen and Hans Rosenström ? have come together to build an exhibition. Amos Anderson Art Museum Yrjönkatu 27 Helsinki Open: Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed 10:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets ?0/2/8/10 www.amosanderson.fi Until Sun 10 November Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg A blend of fantasy and nightmare created by the Swedish contemporary artist duo. Kunsthalle Helsinki Nervanderinkatu 3 Helsinki Open: Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets ?0/9/12 www.taidehalli.fi Until Sun 15 December Surreal Illusionism - Photographic Fantasies of the Early 20th Century Fascinating exhibition presenting photographic fantasy postcards from the early 1900s. The Finnish Museum of Photography The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Tickets ?0/6/8 www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi Until Sun 12 January 2014 Trees Are Poems Kristoffer Albrecht, Taneli Eskola, Ritva Kovalainen & Pentti Sammallahti. Sinebrychoff Art Muse um Bulevardi 40 Open: Tue, Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed, Thu 10:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets ?0-10 www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi OTHERS Until Sun 22 September Helsinki Design Week Design related events all around the city. www.helsinkidesignweek.com Thu 19-Sun 29 September Rakkautta & Anarkiaa - Helsinki International Film Festival New films from well-known filmmakers and fresh talents. www.hiff.fi
This is the real growth area in Finland with the Turku Swans and Pori Bombers being the most recent members to join the family. Surprisingly, it?s women?s. which is due to be held at Töölönpallokenttä next to the Olympic and Sonera Stadia on 5 October. It will be the ?rst time the ?nals have been in Helsinki, so with free entrance, the rising popularity of the sport among Finns and a number of exhibition games, it promises to be a great day. ?It is very much a family day and there will be good food available as well as a shop with various merchandise available from many of the Finnish rugby clubs,? states Tony Brick, Chairman of Helsinki Rugby Club, Unlike your typical Rugby playing nations such as South Africa, Australia and NewZealand, Finland has not yet played in a Rugby World Cup, however, the Finnish ?Lions?, as they?ve become known, have participated in qualifying tournaments and competed in the European Nations Cup. For the Division 1 league title, it will be a battle between Pori, Porvoo, Vaasa and Joensuu, and for the Womens title, either Tampere, Jyväskylä or Helsinki Warriors Ladies.? Last years. Rugby sevens will be played at the Rio 2016 Olympics, which will also be the first time rugby has been played at the Olympics since 1924. The regular season has just ended, but the Warriors rugby club from Helsinki has won the championship for the last ?ve years and has reached the semi ?nals again this year so you can?t count them out. the Under 12s on the day. Finnish Rugby Union Finals 5 October 11:00 Free Töölönpallokenttä Urheilukatu 3 Helsinki Parking: Olympic Stadium Rugby is gaining popularity among Finns, both men and women. Women in the scrum In true Finnish spirit, not only has the prominence and popularity of the sport risen amongst Finnish men, but women?s? rugby is flourishing too. Apart from the three ?nals, there will also be a small ?fun. As Tampere Rugby Club has already quali?ed for the men?s ?nals, it will be between them, Warriors RFC or Helsinki RFC for the men?s? championship title. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 19 TONY BRICK Clash of the Titans in Finnish Rugby Union Finals Finnish rugby culminates in one last game of the season, bringing rugby home to the heart of Helsinki. THOM A S POOLE HEL SINKI TIMES AS WINTER approaches, so too does the end of the Finnish Rugby season, and with that, what promises to be a tremendous game in a ?nal ?clash of the titans. The Helsinki location is also a bonus as it is close to public transport with ample parking close by so there really is no excuse not to come and show your support. rugby in Finland that has seen the country?s rise to prominence in the international rugby arena, with the Finnish National 7?s ladies recently winning the FIRA tournament in Slovakia to earn a promotion to the European A Division. titles. game between the Finnish All Stars vs. However, the sport?s prominence and popularity has been on the rise in recent years. According to Stevan Thorne, General Secretary of the Finnish Rugby Union, the game has expanded at a rapid rate over the last ten years. ?In 2001 there was only one club (Helsinki RFC) playing regularly and we now have 14 clubs, some with two men?s teams and six of these clubs featuring a ladies team, each of which play every week during the summer. Currently ranked 100 in the IRB World Rankings, The Lions currently ?nd themselves playing in the second division. ?nals day attracted a large family crowd with food and refreshments and this year they are expecting an even bigger and better event. A faster, shortened form of the game, here just seven players per team are on the pitch, with games lasting only 14 minutes.. SPORT HELSINKI TIMES 19 . Next season we will have another two teams joining the league from Espoo.? Compared to earlier years, more Finns are taking to rugby and the Helsinki Rugby Club currently consists of about two thirds Finns with the rest of the players coming from over 20 nations across the world. Seasonal review According to Thorne, this has been the closest season for a while, for both the men and womens. ?Previously some teams have run away with the league, but this year it?s been really competitive and going down to the wire
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USA/1993. 15.30 Jamie at Home 18.00 Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix SPORT In Finnish. 21.15 Survivor 00.20 The Killing (K16) SUB 07.00 Children?s Programming 11.00 Will & Grace 13.00 Bleep My Dad Says 13.30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter 14.00 Whitney 14.30 Up All Night 15.00 Flipping Out 16.05 Jamie?s Great Britain 17.00 Gordon?s Ultimate Cookery Course In this practical home cookery series Gordon Ramsay strips away the graft and complexity to show how to cook 100 simple, accessible and modern recipes to stake your life on. 23.00 C.S.I. Swiss journalist Res Gehringer has investigated this money-making phenomena. When both friends get engaged in the same week, they rush to the exclusive wedding planner Marion St. (K16) 00.00 Shameless (K16) 01.05 The Simpsons 01.35 Cops With Cameras TV1 19.00 Prohibition: A Nation of Drunkards DOC 20.00 Sicily Unpacked Andrew and Giorgio take the pulse of contemporary Sicily, experience the change that is sweeping through the island, and find out how the future of it is linked to its ancient past. 22.50 The Harmony Game NELONEN 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.50 Princess 10.20 Sibling Rivalry 13.20 Princess 13.55 Sibling Rivalry 15.00 Dance Your Ass Off 16.00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 17.30 Dr. None of them agrees to change the date and they become enemies, trying to sabotage the wedding party of the rival. USA/1993. 01.40 V SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.25 Eastenders 14.00 Got to Dance 15.55 Jamie?s 30 Minute Meals 16.25 Eastenders 18.00 The Incredible Mr. Goodwin 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Project Runway 23.00 C.S.I. & Mrs. Directed by: Gary Winick. USA/2008. 01.20 Half-Ton Killer TV5 07.00 The King of Queens 07.25 Rules of Engagement 07.50 3rd Rock from the Sun 08.40 Matlock 12.35 Kitchen Boss 13.05 My Strange Addiction 14.05 Smile TV 14.35 Hale and Pace 15.05 Matlock 16.00 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.00 The King of Queens 17.30 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Men in Black FILM Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES Helsinki Times TV Guide offers a selection of English broadcasting on Finnish television. thursday friday 19.9. TV1 YLE TEEMA Broadchurch MT V3 21.05 TV1 18.00 Perfume 19.00 Lark Rise to Candleford 20.30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man DOC 21.00 Enraged DOC Can therapy help to heal a family that has lived in the shadow of rage and create a new family dynamic? YLE TEEMA Wake of Death T V5 23.50 NELONEN 10.00 Bottled Life: Business With Water DOC Do you know how to turn ordinary water into a billiondollar business. Starring: Jamie Kennedy, Ally Sheedy, Charisma Carpenter. USA/2001. TV5 06.10 Smile TV 06.40 Blackadder Goes Forth 07.15 3rd Rock from the Sun 08.05 Matlock 12.00 Coupling 13.30 Keasha?s Perfect Dress 13.55 Say Yeas to the Dress SERIES BEGINS. 14.25 Extreme Cheapskates 14.50 Long Island Medium 15.20 Super Tiny Animals From tea-cup Chihuahuas to miniature pigs the demand for mini-pets is growing but is it a lucrative business or a cruel genetic mutation? 16.15 Cake Boss 16.45 My Big FatAmerican Gypsy Wedding 17.35 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 18.05 Reel Love FILM Directed by: Brian K. Roberts. Starring: JeanClaude Van Damme, Philip Tan. UK/France/Germany/ South-Africa/2004. 01.20 Spartacus: Gods of the Arena 02.30 Just for Laughs 02.55 Night a Village Vanished (K16) FILM Directed by: Oliver Dommenget. Starring: JetLi, Jason Statham, John Lone. USA/2007. 01.00 All in the Family 01.35 Lost (K16) 03.20 The Deadliest Roads TV5 06.35 The King of Queens 07.05 Rules of Engagement 07.30 3rd Rock from the Sun 08.20 Matlock 12.10 Kitchen Boss 12.35 Cake Boss 13.05 My Strange Addiction 14.05 Smile TV 14.35 Hale and Pace 15.05 Matlock 16.00 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.00 The King of Queens 17.30 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Las Vegas Sam has to jet off across the country in search of replacement lobsters when a truckload she purchased for a very important wedding, is stolen. 20.00 C.S.I. 21.00 American Pie: The Wedding FILM It is the wedding of Jim and Michelle and the gathering of their families and friends. Directed by: Jesse Dylan. Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Eugene Levy. USA/2003. 22.55 Virtual Adultery & Cyberspace Love 23.50 Deadly Suspicion (K16) FILM Directed by: David Burton. Starring: Marilu Henner, Emily Bergl, Matt Keeslar. USA/2008. 01.20 The Only Way Is Essex 01.55 My Boyfriend, the Sex Tourist (K16) saturday 20.9. 10.00 Heartbeat 15.05 Yle News in English 15.55 In the Belly of the City DOC Barcelona is brimming with inspirations left by the greatest of artists. Provocative, obstinate and complex, Jack ultimately risks it all in his fervor to change the prevailing laws and challenge society?s attitude towards the right to die. Directed by: Barry Levinson. His journey into the world of bottled water reveals the schemes and strategies of the most powerful food and beverage company on our planet. 15.05 Yle News in English 17.08 Heartbeat 19.00 Love Your Garden 22.55 You Don?t Know Jack FILM Directed by: Barry Levinson. Starring: Al Pacino, Brena Vaccaro, John Goodman. USA/2010. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 14.10 Jamie at Home Jamie turns his attention to eggs and collects the batch that his free range hens have laid and makes a delicious homemade egg tagliatelle and an omelette salad with bresaola. 14.45 Oliver?s Twist 15.20 Middle 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 21.05 Broadchurch SERIES BEGINS. Phil 21.00 Bride Wars FILM Directed by: Gary Winick. Starring: Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Candice Bergen. Starring: Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Candice Bergen. USA/2009. TV1 22.55 Thursday 19.9.2013 Nelonen 21.00 Friday 20.9.2013. Starring: Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup. USA/2000. 23.50 Nashville 00.50 Strange Frequency 3 (K16) FILM Directed by: Brenton Spencer, Jeff Woolnough, Neill Fearnley. Sadly for him, Hyacinth has many plans for his future. 16.00 Land Girls 17.05 The Paradise 19.35 New Tricks 22.00 A Touch of Frost (K16) 23.15 The Pillars of the Earth (K16) When William applies to bear his father?s title of Earl of Shiring, he finds out there?s a mysterious knight who stands as a rival for the Earldom. MTV3 08.05 Children?s Programming 11.05 Jamie at Home 13.00 We?re Back: A Dinosaur?s Story FILM Directed by: Simon Wells, Phil Nibbelink, Ralph, Dick Zondag. (K16) 00.00 Smallville (K16) 01.00 48 Hour Mystery 13.25 14.30 15.00 15.40 Dog Rescue Animal ABC Good Luck Charlie Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 21.00 Almost Famous FILM Directed by: Cameron Crowe. Aided by his loyal friend Neal Nicol and his older sister Margo Janus, Kevorkian begins offering his ?death counseling. Starring: Al Pacino, Brena Vaccaro, John Goodman. Phil 20.00 Once Upon a Time 21.00 Criminal Minds 22.00 War (K16) FILM An FBI Agent seeks vengeance on a mysterious assassin known as ?Rogue? who murdered his partner. Directed by: Philip G. Atwell. Starring: Linda Fiorentino, Rip Torn. USA/1997. 21.00 Robin Hood FILM Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Cate Blanchett, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins. To test Moray?s feelings, Katherine pursues another man. 23.40 The Politician?s Husband MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 14.10 Top Gear 15.20 Don?t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 23.10 The Young Americans (K16) FILM The London police is having trouble with organized crime commited by juvenile delinquents. Directed by: Danny Cannon. Starring: Harvey Keitel, Viggo Mortensen, Iain Glen. England/1993. 01.15 Mr. Bloom SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.25 Eastenders 14.00 Mythbusters 15.00 Pineapple Dance Studios 15.55 Jamie?s 30 Minute Meals Jamie shows how to make Asian-style salmon, noodle broth, beanspout salad and lychee desert in under half an hour. 16.25 Eastenders 18.00 Glory Daze 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory This megahit comedy revolves around four intelligent physicists and their beautiful neighbour Penny who shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory. 20.30 The Simpsons 23.00 C.S.I. However, due to Marion?s secretary?s mistake, their weddings are scheduled for the same day. La Boqueria food market. 17.08 Heartbeat 19.00 The Paradise A shocking discovery in ladieswear causes ripples through the store
USA/1939. House MT V3 21.00 NELONEN The Art of Russia: Out of Forest Yle Teema 20.00 YLE TEEMA 20.00 The Art of Russia: Out of the Forest DOC Series in which art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon presents the incredible story of Russian art . USA/1945. It is the year 1889 and mystery shrouds the deaths of the hereditary heads of the Baskerville estate. USA/1939. Yle Teema 18.00 Sunday 22.9.2013 Yle Teema 22.00 Monday 23.9.2013. one very overweight and the other severely underweight ? swap diets in an attempt to change the way they view food and eating. 23.00 Unnatural History 00.00 Breakout Kings (K16) 01.00 The Simpsons 01.30 Hellcats 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.45 Princess 10.20 Sibling Rivalry 13.20 Princess 13.55 Sibling Rivalry 15.00 Dance Your Ass Off 16.00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 17.00 Wild Life at the Zoo 20.00 America?s Next Topmodel 21.00 What Happens in Vegas FILM A man and a woman are compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. Starring: Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski. The tension mounts as, one by one, the number of people are reduced through the ingenious plotting of the unseen killer. He does so with the help of an unusual mix of disgruntled employees that he counts as friends. 15.00 The Moment of Truth 16.00 Undercover Boss In this hidden-camera show an executive goes undercover in his or her own company to get a raw look at how people really work. 17.00 The Incredible Mr. According to legend, a vicious hound stalks the descendents of Sir Hugo Baskerville in order to avenge the death of an abducted peasant girl. Directed by: Sidney Lanfield. It seems to be that one of them is the murderer but the person in suspect is alway the person who is murdered next. Will the mystery that lies in the Baskerville family history be solved. Latest to assume the heritage is young Sir Henry, who arrives from Canada after the mysterious death of his uncle. Directed by: Tom Vaughan. Suspecting that murder is afoot, the family physician, James Mortimer, sends for Sherlock Holmes and his associate, Dr. Meanwhile, Tessa joins the school newspaper and helps Malik revamp it into a tabloidstyle paper. 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Supersize vs Superskinny A series in which two extreme eaters . Watson, to investigate. Finally only two are left and each is uncertain as to wheather or not the other is the murderer. Meanwhile, when a video gaming convention takes over the hotel, Sam, Danny and Mike have to police fraudulent acts of plagiarism. 20.00 C.S.I. 21.00 Last Resort 00.50 Look Who?s Talking FILM Directed by: Amy Heckerling. Starring: Bruce Willis, George Segal, John Travolta. USA/1989. 02.30 Badass! (K18) 02.55 Just for Laughs And Then There Were None The Hound of the Baskervilles This film is based on a novel and subsequent stage play by Agatha Christie. USA/1945. 19.35 Space Files 21.00 Scott Walker, 30 Century Man FILM This documentary focuses on the influential musician Scott Walker. Starring: Damon Albarn, Dot Allison. USA/2007. 22.40 Yle Live: Kings of Leon NELONEN 11.30 12.35 13.05 13.35 Dog Rescue Animal ABC Wild Life at the Zoo Animal Rescue Animal control officers try to assist animals in unsafe environments and respond other animal related emergencies. 14.05 The Office 16.10 High School Musical 3 FILM Directed by: Kenny Ortega. Starring: Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale. Ten people, strangers to each other, are invited to a distant mansion by a mysterious host. When the host fails to appear, they settle down to dinner and find themselves all accused of murder by a disembodied voice on a gramophone player. Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Richard Greene. Directed by: Stephen Kijak. Directed by: René Clair. Starring: Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward. Superskinny 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Gordon Ramsay Behind Bars Gordon sets up a business behind bars, attempting to get prisoners working and paying something back into the system. 23.00 Nikita (K16) 00.00 Bones 01.00 The Simpsons 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.45 Princess 10.20 Sibling Rivalry 13.20 Princess 13.55 Sibling Rivalry 15.00 Dance Your Ass Off 16.00 America?s Next Topmodel A reality television series in which a number of women compete for the title of America?s Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. 21.00 Elementary This series is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?s Sherlock Holmes detective stories with contemporary twists. 22.00 NCIS 00.20 Elementary 01.20 All in the Family TV5 06.35 The King of Queens 07.05 Rules of Engagement 07.30 3rd Rock from the Sun 08.20 Matlock 12.10 Kitchen Boss Kitchen Boss is a cooking program, in which Buddy cooks various ItalianAmerican dishes from his family?s recipes. 13.05 My Strange Addiction 14.05 Smile TV 14.35 Hale and Pace 15.05 Matlock 16.00 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.00 The King of Queens 17.30 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Las Vegas Nessa is stunned when a mysterious woman shows up at the Montecito with news that her father is alive and wants to communicate with her. Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Richard Greene. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 21 Helsinki Times TV Guide offers a selection of English broadcasting on Finnish television. sunday monday 22.9. TV1 YLE TEEMA Wieners TV5 20.00 15.05 Yle News in English 15.30 Keeping Up Appearances This British sitcom follows the life of eccentric, social climbing Hyacinth Bucket who portray herself as more affluent than she truly is. 16.00 Land Girls Esther needs to find the cash to pay for Martin?s operation, and Finch helps by setting up a boxing match with old adversary Vernon - winner takes all. 20.45 Lottery and Joker MTV3 08.05 Children?s Programming 10.20 Kevin?s Grand Design 14.00 Survivor 14.55 The Nutty Professor FILM Grossly overweight Prof. Sherman Klump, desperate to lose weight takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love. Directed by: Tom Shadyac. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett, James Coburn. USA/1996. 21.05 Survivor 22.35 Lottery and Joker 22.40 Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix SPORT In Finnish. 23.50 The Glades SUB 07.00 Children?s Programming 11.00 The Simpsons 13.30 How I Met Your Mother 14.00 Flipping Out Flipping Out takes a look at a peculiar real estate speculator, Jeff Lewis who buys houses and ?flips? them, selling them for a profit after fixing them up. TV GUIDE HELSINKI TIMES 19 . its mystery and magnificence . Goodwin 18.00 Gossip Girl 19.00 Suburgatory 22.30 Terra Nova 23.25 In Plain Sight 00.20 Chase 01.20 Human Target (K16) 15.20 Music in the Air 18.00 And Then There Were None FILM Directed by: René Clair. Starring: Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward. Starring: Amanda Plummer, Bruce Willis. USA/1994. 00.05 My Boyfriend, the Sex Tourist (K16) 01.00 Wieners FILM Directed by: Mark Steilen. Starring: Kenan Thompson, Fran Kranz. USA/2008. 02.40 Flashpoint (K16) 10.00 15.05 17.08 19.00 Heartbeat Yle News in English Heartbeat In the Belly of the City DOC Lying in the culinary heart of Vienna like an island, a little world of treats rises in the midst: the Naschmarkt food market. 21.00 Stolen (K16) A fast-paced thriller about a vital and terrifying subject - the trafficking of children - with the heart-stopping vibrancy, compassion and energy that only the fate of children inspires. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 11.35 Grand Designs 14.15 Jamie?s Fish Suppers This series features delicious and easy new recipes to inspire fish-lovers to try different, more plentiful types of fish and seafood. 15.20 Ben and Kate 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 21.00 Broadchurch 22.35 The Whole Truth Manhattan?s toughest team of District Attorneys face New York City?s most upand-coming defense firm. 23.35 Royal Pains 00.35 Mike & Molly SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.25 Eastenders 13.55 Mythbusters 14.55 Gordon?s Ultimate Cookery Course 15.55 Jamie?s 30 Minute Meals Jamie makes killer jerk chicken, with rice and beans, refreshing chopped salad and chargrilled corn - all in just thirty minutes. 16.25 Eastenders 18.00 Supersize vs. Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher. USA/2008. 23.55 Once Upon a Time 00.55 All in the Family 01.30 The Deadliest Roads TV5 06.40 Matlock 08.20 My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding 12.10 Kitchen Boss 12.35 Extreme Cheapskates 13.05 My Strange Addiction 14.05 Smile TV 14.35 Hale and Pace 15.05 Matlock 16.00 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.00 The King of Queens 17.30 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Las Vegas Danny agrees to help an exMarine?s wife out by caring for her baby boy while she attends an interview, but concern is raised when she does not return., leaving Danny to care for the child longer than anticipated. 20.00 C.S.I. 21.00 Pulp Fiction (K16) FILM The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster?s wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Directed by: Quentin Tarantino. Maura Isles team up to solve crimes in Boston. 23.35 White Collar 00.35 Work It SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.25 Eastenders 14.00 Mythbusters 15.00 Project Runway 16.25 Eastenders This British television soap opera follows the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East of London. 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Suburgatory George joins the PTA and quickly becomes queen bee of the PTA, making former queen bee Sheila Shay feel threatened. USA/2008. 21.00 Something Borrowed FILM Directed by: Luke Greenfield. USA/2011. 23.35 Defenders 00.35 Lost (K16) TV5 07.30 Cake Boss 07.55 Kitchen Boss 08.45 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 12.10 Matlock 14.00 Betty White?s Off Their Rockers 16.00 Zoo Days 16.30 Blackadder Goes Forth 17.05 Men at Work 18.00 Look Who?s Talking FILM After a single, careerminded woman is left on her own to give to birth to the child of a married man, she finds a new romantic chance in a cab driver. Directed by: Amy Heckerling. Starring: Bruce Willis, George Segal, John Travolta. USA/1989. 20.00 Wieners FILM Directed by: Mark Steilen. Starring: Kenan Thompson, Zachary Levi, Fran Kranz. USA/2008. 22.00 The Client List 23.00 Spartacus: Gods of the Arena 00.05 Last Resort 01.45 Men in Black FILM Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Rip Torn, Tommy Lee Jones. USA/1997. tuesday 23.9. TV1 YLE TEEMA 24.9. TV1 17.00 Prohibition: A Nation of Drunkards DOC 22.00 The Hound of the Baskervilles FILM Directed by: Sidney Lanfield. until now untold on television. 00.05 Treme NELONEN 10.00 Heartbeat 15.05 Yle News in English 17.08 Heartbeat MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 11.35 Find My Family UK This series follows how family members who have been separated are reunited. 14.15 Raising Hope 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 21.00 House An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits. 22.35 Rizzoli & Isles Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Dr
Stenbäckinkatu 11, 09 471 72783 (between 6:00 and 22:00), 09 471 72751 (between 22:00 and 6:00). Telephone. Post offices are usually open Mon-Fri 10-18. Finnair?s airport bus operates daily between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki city centre (platform 30 at Helsinki Central Railway Station, just beside the restaurant Vltava), 35 min., ?5.90 or ?3.80 with Helsinki Card. Both are open Mon-Fri 8-18 and Sat 8-16 but are closed on Sundays. Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Barnard Hughes. USA/1993. 01.05 Defenders 02.05 All in the Family Grocery stores. Goodwin 23.00 Shameless (K16) This is an offbeat drama about the rollercoaster lives and loves of the dysfunctional Gallagher clan. 00.00 Hellcats 01.00 The Simpsons 01.30 Event HELSINKI TIMES YLE TEEMA 18.30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man DOC Stephen Fry shares his passion for technology, trying out all the gizmos and prototypes he can lay his hands on and attempting to create his own supergadget each week. 19.00 Once Upon a Time in Odessa WEATHER Banks and Bureaux de Change. 09 471 72432; Töölö hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, tel. Operator number 118. The Tourist Bureau provides information about the city and its sights. Public Transport. Night buses have an extra fee. 09 471 87383; Vantaa: Peijas hospital, Sairaalakatu 1, tel. 0300 20200, calls are charged), Mannerheimintie 96, is open 24 hours; its branch at Mannerheimintie 5/Kaivopiha is open daily 7-24. Airport busses. For non-urgent ambulance services, dial 09 394 600, and non-urgent police matters, dial 09 1891. Market halls. The Forex desk at Helsinki Central Railway Station is open Mon-Sun 8-21. See www.forex.fi for more information. 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.45 Princess 10.20 Sibling Rivalry 13.20 Princess 13.55 Sibling Rivalry 15.00 Dance Your Ass Off 16.00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 21.00 Nashville 22.00 Sister Act II: Back in the Habit FILM The sisters come back to Delores?s show to get her back as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of students in their parochial school which is doomed for closure. Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau (Pohjoisesplanadi 19, Aleksanterinkatu 20) is open Mon-Fri 9-20 and Sat-Sun 10-18 between 15 May and 14 September; at other times of the year, Mon-Fri 9-18 and Sat-Sun 10-16, tel. See www.posti.fi NELONEN Thu 9/19 SOLUTION ON PAGE 23. 09 4711. Wed 9/25 +5 Children in need of urgent medical treatment should be taken to Lastenklinikka children?s hospital. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 wednesday FINLAND INFO 25.9. TV1 Sister Act II: Back in the Habit Nelonen 22.00 15.05 Yle News in English 17.08 Heartbeat 22.00 The Pillars of the Earth (K16) Waleran and Regan Hamleigh put their minds together to find a way to remain on the winning side of the war and they come up with the idea of a prisoner exchange. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 11.35 Jamie?s Great Britain In this series Jamie Oliver travels the length and breadth of the country in search of new ideas and inspiration for recipes and to find out what makes British food great. 15.20 I Hate My Teenage Daughter A story of two life-long friends who realize their children have turned out to be the same type of unlikable bullies that made high school insufferable. 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 21.00 C.S.I. Night buses operate extensively at weekends. Hietaniemen kauppahalli ("Hietalahti Market Hall") holds until summer 2014 the majority shops from Wanha Kauppahalli. Restaurants. For more information, see www.visithelsinki.fi. Yliopiston apteekki (tel. 22 TV GUIDE 19 . Public phones are scarce. Wanha Kauppahalli ("Old Market Hall") at the Market square and Hakaniemen Kauppahalli (?Hakaniemi Market Hall?) are the most popular. Finland?s international country code is +358 and to ring abroad from Finland dial 00. Restaurants in the Helsinki area can be found from the internet service www.eat.fi, which provides information on restaurants, their menus, opening hours and some user rating etc. +15 +15 +15 +17 +16 Sat 9/21 +10 +14 +13 +15 +15 +15 +14 +16 Sun 9/22 +9 +10 +11 +10 +11 +13 +14 +14 Internet. Dial 112. 09 3101 3300. Public transport operates in Helsinki and its surrounding regions from around 5:30 (6:30 at weekends) until midnight. Helsinki?s General Post Office is also open at the weekend 10-18. In a number of Finnish towns public internet posts are quite rare due to extensive per-person internet use at home. Both telephone cards and Finnish SIM cards for mobile phones can be bought at R-kioski shops. Tourist Information. For more information, see www.hsl.fi. Pharmacies. Most hotels as well as the Helsinki Tourist Office and Helsinki?s General Post Office have a computer terminal. At these public terminals internet use is usually free of charge. Mon 9/23 +6 +10 +7 +10 +10 TV5 Health advice and information call centre (if you are unsure of what to do) . In the evenings and at weekends adults in need of urgent medical treatment in Helsinki should go to emergency health centres at Haartman hospital (Haartmaninkatu 4) or Maria hospital (Lapinlahdenkatu 16). +5 +8 +9 +7 +8 +9 +9 +10 Emergency clinics in Helsinki and Uusimaa area hospitals that are on call 24 hours a day: Helsinki: Meilahti hospital, 2nd floor, Haartmaninkatu 4, tel. 09 471 67371; Espoo: Jorvi hospital, Turuntie 150, tel. (K16) 23.05 Mythbusters 00.10 Men of a Certain Age SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.25 Eastenders 13.55 Mythbusters 14.55 Top Chef USA 15.55 Jamie?s 30 Minute Meals Jamie Oliver shows how to cook a complete meal in just 30 minutes, sharing his tricks of the trade, and preparing amazing food 16.25 Eastenders 18.00 Gordon Ramsay Behind Bars 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory The comedy series which revolves around four intelligent physicists and their beautiful neighbour Penny who shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory. 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 The Incredible Mr. Grocery stores in the Helsinki Central Railway Station tunnel are open Mon-Sat 7-22 and Sun 10-22. +15 +16 +16 +16 Thu 9/19 +16 Fri 9/20 +12 +14 +13 Emergency Numbers. Most grocery stores are open Mon-Fri 7-21, Sat 7-18 and Sun 12-21. Includes commuter trains, buses, trams and metro. 09 100 23. 06.35 The King of Queens 07.05 Rules of Engagement 07.30 3rd Rock from the Sun 08.20 Matlock 12.10 Kitchen Boss 12.35 Keasha?s Perfect Dress This series follows the ups and downs of each bride?s pursuit of their dream gown. Keasha?s Perfect Dress takes audiences inside a bustling bridal salon, sharing tales of fittings, alterations, high hopes and big decisions. 13.05 My Strange Addiction 14.05 Smile TV 14.35 Hale and Pace 15.05 Matlock 16.00 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.00 The King of Queens 17.30 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Las Vegas 20.00 C.S.I. 21.00 A Perfect Getaway (K16) FILM Directed by: David Twohy. Starring: Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant. USA/2009. 23.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 23.55 The Cave (K16) FILM Directed by: Bruce Hunt. Starring: Cole Hauser, Marcel Iures. USA/2005. 01.40 My Strange Addiction +11 +13 +13 Tue 9/24 Medical services. Health centres around the country are open Mon-Fri 8-16. The currency exchange counter at the harbour in Katajanokka, Helsinki is open every day (Mon-Sat 10-11:30, 1617:30 and 19:30-21:15, Sun 10-11:30, 16-17:30 and 6:30-8). Sin- +8 +7 AUTUMN SALE Cyclocross Mares AX 4.0 Disc Frame: Focus Cyclo Alu Parts: New! Tiagra 20 Brakes: Disc brakes Wheels: Ex Cyclo Light Handlebars: FSA Gossamer Now it?s autumn, mudguards included! Autumn price ?1049 (Norm ?1299) Languages spoken in Finland Finnish 91.2% Take your CYCLOCROSS bike everywhere, it's Light, Easy and Fun! 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The winning throw in the men?s category was over 30 m. The high-heeled relay that followed was, however, a bit of a disappointment in my eyes. in brassieres. Finally, if at all possible, a visit during the laptop throwing season would be recommended. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-20:00 Arkadiankatu 17 LH B, Helsinki Tel: 09 454 6301 I info2@liangtse.fi Iso Roobertinkatu 8, LH 1, Helsinki Tel: 09 278 4201 I info@liangtse.fi www.liangtse.fi WANTED Have you got expat views? Helsinki Times runs a column series called EXPAT VIEWS, where we publish voluntary contributions written by expats, and we?re interested in your experiences. Share your funny, memorable, frustrating or great experiences of Finland with our readers. After a few stretches, spins or squats, they would ?ing the duct-taped laptop across the ?eld, accompanying the action with a groan. Although I was forewarned about the drink, I have to say I quite enjoyed it. Another tick off my bucket list was sampling the local cuisine, so to speak. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 23 WELLBEING Helsinki Times iPad edition d?s Finlan SIXDEG H ENGLIS REESE AGAZIN AGE M LANGU D S TA N UP U TUR K SOLUTION SUDOKU SixDegrees is on stands now! y is way Comed y g your comin page 1 17 E VA Y G UA LL B IL INA K IN Gnn is h E h an d Fi S Ped is Grab a copy from your nearest pick-up point! NU & M Aou gh t M us ic fo r th 16 Pa ge Our beautiful facility in Helsinki is a genuine Chinese oasis to which you are heartfelt welcome. I sampled homemade blueberry pie or mustikkapiirakka and reindeer meat with lingonberries, stewed vegetables, pickles and, heaven forbid I should forget, potatoes. The highlight of my summer in central Finland was, without doubt, the European Laptop Throwing Championship. Why couldn?t the cows in Finland embrace the Nordic/Scandinavian morals and just go Woodstock? I was soon to learn that it was indeed true - dairy cows in the countryside wore bras for udder support. Cows . categories respectively. Although Nivala wasn?t the most hopping of towns, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and shall miss it sorely. Less than 10 minutes into a second bottle of Karhu, I remember feeling pretty pleased with life. About a month into my stay, my preconceived notion about Finns not being overly sociable was proved false when my work friend invited me over to spend the weekend with him, his wife and a couple of their friendsall of whom were extremely chatty. That weekend, I visited a javelin museum in the wee lakeside town of Pihtipudas, In this series expatriates write about their lives in Finland. learnt that the stereotype about Finns and potatoes was indeed true (that they eat a lot of them, I mean) and got my ?rst taste of Jalokola. The latter is a cocktail made with Jaloviina (Jalo), a cut brandy with spirit, and cola (kola). And depending on if the throw was considered a success or a failure, a yelp or moan would follow. For anyone planning a road trip there, I?d de?nitely suggest hitting up the pizza parlour, the karaoke bar, the farms with cows in bras, and the statue of the milkmaid and the cow. Please send a brief email to expatview@helsinkitimes. fi with some information about yourself and what kind of experiences you would like to write about, and we will give you more information on how to proceed with your story. www.helsinkitimes.fi SERVICES & REPAIRS Ivors Construction Oy All types of work undertaken, no job too big or too small! Jason Ivors Skilled Carpenter 0440 100 538 jason@ivorsconstruction.fi www.ivorsconstruction.fi. Success of the largest chain of spas in China, Liangtse, continues in Europe. Hundreds of customers visit our facility in Helsinki each month to receive holistic treatment and relaxing massage. In 2013 you?ll be able to choose the one you want from two facilities: Liangtse will open a second facility at Arkadiankatu in Helsinki. www.6d.fi Sw th er to ge 12 Pa ge .6d.fi 13 www Issue 07/20 Celebrating three years of Chinese holistic massage in Helsinki 09.2013 29.08.?25. Back and neck massage: 39?/30 min Meridian massage: 69?/50 min Full body massage: 75?/60 min Also many other treatments... EXPAT VIEW Akanksha Singh is a geology graduate from McGill University, Canada who has just enjoyed a 3-month summer internship with a mining company in Nivala, Finland. China Liangtse Wellness Oy ?Have you seen the cow bras?? in response to this question. What was more, it had a sauna - a feature I was soon to learn was considered a necessity in all Finnish houses. Although I was no stranger to the idea of showering, sweating your skin off and then repeating the process, the idea of taking beer into the sauna was one I hadn?t really taken too seriously. It was recommended to me by a friend at work, and on a weekend when I was home alone with little to do, I decided to do some Internet research and try it. Men and women alike competed in their respective categories for the title of ?Best Laptop Thrower?. Approaching a throwing platform (like you would expect to see for discus or shot put), most competitors had a glove on their throwing hand and selected their laptop by weight, much as one would a bowling ball. Although it wasn?t my ?rst visit to Finland, there was much I?d learnt in the past 3 months, living in the suburbs of Nivala as an intern for a mining company, that I?d been deprived of as a tourist. For those to whom it is unfamiliar, Nivala is a town in central Finland, described by Wikipedia as unilingually Finnish, with a bustling population of close to 10,000 people, although I?m sure the most I?ve ever seen at once is 100. It has a karaoke bar, a pizza shack, and lest I forget, a statue of a woman milking a cow. It was there that I got my ?rst taste of Finnish cuisine, drank ?rst of many sauna beers and spectated in competitive sports such as laptop throwing and high-heel relays. Since I?d moved to Finland from Canada, where camps for exploration geologists are anything from actual camps (with tents, no running water and no Internet), I FROWNED to trailers, to cabins (the latter two having limited Internet connectivity), I came to ?nd my quarters in Nivala more than liveable. Should there have been a heel committee I would have motioned for the dismissal of wedges, and a heel shape and length under the ?pump? and ?four inch. Women in teams of four sprinted in their heels, dressed up in Marilyn Monroe costumes, as cowgirls, cats, and as something else that I?m still not certain of, loosely resembling drag queens. While their costumes were highly entertaining, there was no standardisation of heel length or shape. 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Independence-seeking Catalans marshalled their forces to make a human link they say will stretch across 86 cities, towns and villages along the coast of the northeastern region on the Mediterranean, passing landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona and the city?s Camp Nou football stadium. T HUR SDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / P H I L I P P E L O P E Z L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O L E H T I K U VA /A F P P H O T O / M I C H A E L L O C C I S A N O Workers sort out electric cables on a three-storey high lantern made of recycled plastic bottles. Named ?Rising Moon?, it is made of 7,000 recycled plastic bottles and other materials, will be displayed as part of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong, and aims at raising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation. In this handout photograph from Miss World released on 13 September, Miss Portugal, Elisabete Rodrigues poses beside a Sumatran elephant during a visit of the Miss World contestants in Bali Safari Park in Indonesia?s resort island of Bali. Miss America 2014 contestant Miss New York Nina Davuluri wins the 2014 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on 15 September in Atlantic City, New Jersey.. ISSN 1796-8321. 19 . ALV). The eruptions are part of high volcanic activiy of Mount Lokon that have been taking place since July 2011. Giants walk past Catalans gathering in a bid to create a 400-kilometre (250-mile) human chain, part of a campaign for independence from Spain during Catalonia National Day, or Diada, on Passeig de Gracia in Barcelona. Price ?3 (incl. No reproduction or reprinting is allowed without permission from ©Helsinki Times Inc. the week in pictures L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / G I U S E P P E C A C A C E S AT URDAY Honda?s MotoGP rider Marc Marquez of Spain celebrates the first place in the qualification practice of the San Marino Moto Grand Prix on 14 September at the Misano world circuit in Missano Adriatico. Helsinki Times can also be read at www.lehtiluukku.fi Publisher Helsinki Times Oy Vilhonvuorenkatu 11 B 00500 Helsinki Finland tel. Volcanology and Geology Disaster Mitigation Center imposed a 2.5 kilometer danger zone around the volcano and warned residents to remain alert. 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 . ?3 . North Korea held its second mass parade with leader Kim Jong-Un presiding over a display of goose-stepping paramilitary troops, marching bands and flower-waving civilians. In this photograph taken on 10 September, Mount Lokon volcano spews giant column of ash clouds 2,500 meters to the air during a series of eruptions seen from Tomohon city located in Indonesia?s Sulawesi island. +358 3 424 65 340 12-month continual subscription ?96 subscribe@helsinkitimes.fi www.helsinkitimes.fi Editor-in-chief Alexis Kouros Editorial team James O?Sullivan, Eva Blanco, Valérie Brun, David Cord, Rasmus Hetemäki, Yannick Ilunga, Victoria Kulyabkina, Anna-Maija Lappi, Eva Peltonen, Thomas Poole, Annika Rautakoura, Aleksi Teivainen Proofreading Kenneth Quek, Tijana Stolic Layout & graphic design Andrei Kuzmin Webmaster Mahmoud Assiabi Translations Annika Rautakoura, Niina Woolley, Taru Laiho, Aleksi Teivainen Sales Aiman Kaddoura, Bob Graham, Ethan Shadabi Print house I-print Seinäjoki All articles, pictures, adverts and graphics are subject to copyright. Marc Marquez finished first ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi. MONDAY T UE SDAY W EDNE SDAY L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / KC N A V I A K N S L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / PA R A D I K A A R I F L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / J O S E P L A GO / T I M O T H Y C L A R Y This picture taken by North Korea?s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on 9 September shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un waving as he inspects a mass parade of the WorkerPeasant Red Guards at Kim Il-Sung Square in Pyongyang to mark the 65th anniversary of the national foundation day. +358 9 689 67 426 info@helsinkitimes.fi Advertisement enquiries adv@helsinkitimes.fi Subscription and delivery enquiries: tel. 035535-1338 ISSUE 38 (320)