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HT ST T Jyrki Katainen (NCP) has reminded his Nordic and Baltic counterparts that although no evidence of the National Securi- PRIME MINISTER ty Agency (NSA) tapping their of?cial communications has surfaced, the exact scope of the NSA?s snooping activities remains unknown. ?None of us can know for sure whether we have been bugged,? Katainen stated in Oslo on Monday million euros. the premier added according to Helsingin Sanomat. Intelligence gathering, Katainen told the daily, has changed dramatically in recent decades. He did, however, voice his hopes that the scandal does not stymie the ongoing free-trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States. Asked how the Finnish Security Intelligence Service is looking into espionage at lawmakers, the premier refused to go into speci?cs, af?rming simply that investments in data security are being made. ?Espionage in the digital age, though, is very challenging, it?s one ruthless competition,. Helsinki Times is also available for sale in more than 140 kiosks across Finland. Finns Party most willing to defend country if attacked Accroding to a survey done by the Finnish Statistics centre, the Finns party is the most willing to defend the country if attacked. See pages 3,4 If the deal goes through, STX Finland will only retain its ownership of the shipyard in Turku L E H T I K U VA / RO N I R E KO M A A Russian shipbuilding company taking full ownership of Helsinki shipyard DOMESTIC R AISA KIVIL AHTI-LEPPÄNEN, SALL A SAL MEL A . commented Minister of Economic Affairs Jan Vapaavuori (Nat. Coalition Party) on Twitter. Last week, the Helsinki shipyard suffered from funding problems, causing wages to be paid a couple of days late. STX just sold the rest of its shares of the shipyard to the Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). chief shop steward, Ilpo Haaja, said that the sale did not come out of the blue, adding that the employees had no reason to see the company changing hands as a threat. ?We certainly aren?t alarmed by the news. The shipyard?s The Helsinki shipyard still bearing the logo of Arctech. where the possibilities may be limitless,. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 . You can transfer from one vehicle to another with a single ticket within the validity of the ticket. www.hsl.? ?STX will not be sorely missed? The news on the planned acquisition by the Russian company did not spark concerns among the Helsinki shipyard employees. HT BUSINESS SPORT & LEISURE Do you Function? FunAction is a sports activity project that began in 2009. STX Finland did comment the news to Yle. The acquisition of the Helsinki shipyard by USC does not come as a total surprise as STX Finland?s Korean parent company is also selling some of its other European operations. The main thing is that the employees will have jobs to go to.? Haaja remarked that in reality the Russian owners have recently been the only source of business for the shipyard. ?I don?t think STX will be sorely missed.? USC is the largest marine industry group in Russia, which aroused high expectations in Finland when the company acquired half of the shipyard just under three years ago. The main draw of the shipyard for the Russian company was its expertise in the Arctic operations. Shipyard to be sold at discount price When USC purchased its 50 per cent share of the Helsinki shipyard in 2010, the sale price was set at 150 Katainen: Old rules should apply to modern espionage ALEK SI TEIVAINEN . It provides a wide variety of activities for a single payment on a FunAction card. See pages 12-13 Singlee tickets andd day tickets Validity from 2 hours to 7 days. Buy from ticket machines, bus and tram drivers, as well as conductors on commuter trains or by mobile phone. 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. Provided the sale translates into new orders from Russia, it will be good news to the shipyard, which has been making a loss, resulting in heavy debts for the company. ?The deal going through would not be a surprise, but a logical next step,. ISSUE 44 (326) . The company name on the back of my overalls has changed a number of times even during my career. ?3 . The Helsinki shipyard is at the moment building two icebreakers for the Russian Ministry of Transport, the ?rst of which will be completed next spring with the other due to be handed over in autumn 2015. 31 OCTOBER . In principle, however, what was condemnable before is condemnable also in the digital world . ?You could think that over the decades a set of rules for traditional intelligence and espionage operations has arisen, but such does not exist for online espionage. According to Kommersant, USC will now acquire rest of the shipyard for meagre 20 million euros, with the dramatic drop in the price explained by the company?s low pro?ts and poor outlook. The Helsinki shipyard has roughly 400 employees. After the sale of the shipyard in Helsinki, STX Finland will only retain the ownership of the Turku shipyard as in September the company released the news on the closure of the Rauma shipyard. STX, the Korean parent company of STX Finland may already be looking for a buyer for its Finnish subsidiary as its main creditor, the state-owned Korea Development Bank, has called for the sale of the company?s European units. L E H T I K U VA / RO N I L E H T I Ollila publishes his memoirs Jorma Ollila, one of the longest serving managers of Nokia has published his memoirs, admitting some mistakes were made and Nokia was slow to react to the changes in the market. See page 8 THE RUSSIAN United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) will take full ownership of the Helsinki shipyard. The news broke when the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported that the state-owned USC, which already owns a 50 per cent share of the Arctech Helsinki Shipyard, is buying out STX Finland. USC?s head of communications later con?rmed the deal to the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle and the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat but was yet unwilling to comment on the timetable or the purchase price. he said. Katainen also admitted that Finland does not yet know how, for ex- ample, Germany plans to respond to the revelation that US authorities have monitored the phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. S T T NIINA WOOLLE Y . This was a temporary and exceptional situation brought on by a debt security ?related issue, according to a press release by the company, whose main funder is the Russian Alfa Bank. After this deal, the Turku shipyard would be the only one owned completely by STX. evening, ahead of this week?s Nordic Council meeting. ?No one likes being spied on,. viewed Katainen.
In American eyes, they have played the game. IT IS only natural that when Finland secured her longawaited independence in 1917, the shining model of American democracy should loom large in the new national consciousness. the direct approach, ready informality, use of ?rst names, indifference to titles or aristocratic pedigree, aversion to stuf?ness or snobbery, selfreliance, and (when required) unquestioned bravery. THE AMERICAN frontiersman had shown toughness and tenacity, which equated with Finnish sisu. Both stick to what has been agreed. the land of the free . His company, Richard Lewis Communications, provides cross-cultural communication training, as well as language training for international executives. Micronokia or Nokiasoft? Leadership issues in integration IN 1998, when the impending merger of Daimler Benz and Chrysler was announced, it heralded the biggest crossborder industrial merger ever. The result was disastrous. Elop was not slow to notice that Finns sit right next to Canadians on the LMR (Linear, Multi-active, Reactive) Cultural Index and that their industrialised society aligns comfortably with the Canadian. Settling in areas that bear a strong topographical resemblance to Finland (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, etc.), they have proven to be diligent, dutiful, equable citizens, adapting easily to American life. You can submit your articles to viewpoint@helsinkitimes.fi. Articles should be at least 5,000 characters-with-spaces long (maximum length 10,000). There are worse cultural mismatches, but there are also better ones. Who will lead the group? These are questions which will need to be answered quickly in a fast-moving globalised scenario. THESE rural attributes when applied to business, evolved into facts-orientation, transparency, personal respect, trust, empowerment, quick decisions, agility, a ?we-cando-it. In my book: ?Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf? Chapter 11, I have described extensively the FinnishAmerican relationship. In spite of their long-standing familiarity with Russians and Swedes, independent Finns have looked to England and the United States with eager eyes and a growing sense of affinity. in terms of world awareness, modesty, low-key behaviour, measured pace and internal comfort. A smooth integration would enable the group to meet the demands of nearly all segments of the car market. Close to nature and often alone, he developed determination to survive, as many a Finn had before him. While many Finnish and American characteristics are fairly compatible, there exist a considerable number of differences as well. Diagramatic disposition of linear-active, multi-active and reactive variations among major cultures. Wisely, Daimler appointed an experienced senior executive, Andreas Renschler, to supervise the integration. As Jorma Ollila emphasised, they were es- BASICALLY, Americans like Finns, and Finns like Americans. championed the small, the poor, and the brave. Sales could be expected to increase exponentially. THE AMALGAMATION ?smooth integration. In the dynamic, often disputatious framework of cosmopolitan American society, they have distinguished themselves by their unpretentiousness. He speaks 10 languages (French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Japanese) besides of his mother tongue. America . Canadians differ culturally from Americans HOW FINNS and Americans see each other is clearly an important issue. Christianity came to Finland early. More than 90 percent of Finns are of?cially Lutheran, and the Protestant work ethic and the right to dissent were core values for them in the same way as they were for the Virginians and their successors. During many centuries of Swedish and Russian domination, Finns consistently displayed, sometimes ?ercely, an indomitable, independent nature. of their long-standing familiarity with Russians and Swedes, independent Finns have looked to England and the United States with eager eyes and a growing sense of af?nity. Finland was all of these and had had a war of independence to boot. 2 VIEWPOINT 31 OCTOBER . He may be instrumental in achieving a relatively smooth integration of the two companies by recognizing the part that Finnish leadership strengths played in Nokia?s stunning success period and by creating synergy with the obvious American fortes of unbounded energy, bias-for-action, innovation and invention. WHAT were (and still are) Finnish leadership strengths. Tens of thousands of Finns have immigrated to the United States and prospered there. It was to be a shining example of what globalisation could achieve for an adventurous group combining two well-established brand names. attitude and ultimately an obsession to achieve. This was the Nokia spirit. Strangely, too, it suggested FUN! FORTUNATELY, the new group may have the right man in the right place at the right time. was a key challenge to Daimler-Chrysler as well as its route to success. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES Viewpoints are commentaries written by experts and authorities about specific topics. 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. He asked me to draw up a 6-month plan for cultural integration training. Her constitution drew heavily on American inspiration, particularly the power and activity of the of?ce of the president. Immediate mis-understandings and con?ict led to the Daimler-Chrysler share price falling from $108 THAT PHRASE in January 1999 to $38 in November 2000. more prestigious and dynamic, was essentially a specialist producer of premium saloons and had made few efforts to widen its product range and customer base. of the two companies produced an industrial giant with global sales of more than $150 billion. Stephen Elop, with a strong record in the US technology sector, is nevertheless Canadian. Chrysler swung from a pro?t of $2.5 billion in the ?rst half of the merger year to a loss of $2 billion in the second. sentially rural: honesty, integrity, humility, hard work and sisu (the quality of sticking together, perseverance to overcome adversity long term). Finns and Americans IS THERE a culture gap between Finland and the United States. The plan gained his approval but due to bureaucratic delays was not implemented and 3 months later a team of German executives went to America without any training. German and American mindsets and world views differ sharply. The rationale was obvious. Chrysler was perennially third in the Detroit Big Three. It struggled to maintain its productivity and world ranking; Daimler-Benz . Neither Scandinavian nor Slavic in origin, Finns lean (consciously and subconsciously) IN SPITE toward Anglo-Saxon individualism, humor, casualness, and freedom of expression. In the American pioneer, particularly, Finns saw many of their own native traits . In her brief history Finland has been fortunate in her choice of presidents, several of whom have personi?ed the resilience and rugged independence of the nation. before independence, Finland and her people had acquired and assimilated WELL many characteristics that would sit well with the adventurous descendants of the early American colonists. Both have a problem-solving streak, preferably in isolation. own and do not represent the official policy of the Helsinki Times. Richard Donald Lewis is a British linguist, cross-cultural communication consultant and author. Surveys carried out by Finnish government departments show that Finns consistently rate Americans as the third most popular nationality (after the Norwegians and British and way ahead of Swedes, Germans and Latins). Do Finnish and American world views differ
Haavisto said later. No foolhardy risks in icebreaking Vapaavuori might become Haavisto?s ?rst sparring partner in the government, having publicly opposed Hautala?s views on the icebreaker company Arctia Shipping?s operations. Haavisto was not willing to comment on the icebreaker strategy proposed by Hautala and Transport Minister Merja Kyllönen (Left Alliance) before seeing government of?cials. The Finns Party budget also includes tax hikes on high incomes and large dividends, with the extra revenue channelled to basic services and the police force. The state borrowing would be cut and extra revenue generated by bringing back employer contributions, cutting corporate taxes to a lesser extent and reducing the international development aid. 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Any extra capacity can and should be sold to other areas but the terms and conditions of those operations must be considered thoroughly. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 3 Directors of state-owned companies face pay cuts during Haavisto?s term 6-10 NOV 2013 The new minister received a warm welcome to the government. of stateowned companies receiving excessive salaries will face pay cuts in the near future, says new International Development Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green). ?I know this is a topic that has already been discussed and prepared. I don?t know where the time?s gone,. DOMESTIC HELSINKI TIMES 31 OCTOBER . Operations that carry high risks shouldn?t be undertaken.? The minister now responsible for the steering of state ownership was also asked if he had ever paid cash in hand for any work ordered by him during his political career. ?No, I haven?t. H T THE OPPOSITION parties, the Finns Party and the Centre Party, disagree about how to get the government?s ?scal policy back on track. The parties. he promised while speaking at a press conference. An hour into his term as a minister, Haavisto was not prepared to assess the size of the forthcoming pay cuts, emphasising the importance of having competitive salaries in state-owned companies in order to attract the top candidates as company leaders. President Sauli Niinistö appointed Haavisto as the international development minister last Thursday between two cabinet meetings. The new minister met with a warm welcome, with Defence Minister Carl Haglund greeting him already outside the meeting room where Haavisto was waiting during the ?rst cabinet meeting, which was attended by the outgoing minister, Heidi Hautala. In the second cabinet meeting, the new minister took his place next to Minister of Economic Affairs Jan THE DIRECTORS ?Sam Lee: ? The heart of folk L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R S A N N A N IK UL A ?S T T N IIN A W OO L L E Y . These salaries are a matter that will be handled during my term,. parliamentary groups presented their shadow budgets in parliament last Tuesday with the Centre Party?s alternative budget revolving around structural reforms and economic growth while the Finns Party focused on next year?s budget. Kimmo Tiilikainen, the chair of the Centre Party parliamentary group said that the direction of economic policy needs to be changed. ?The situation being what it is, things can?t be ?xed with a little bit of tweaking and playing with ?gures.? The Centre Party wants the government to play a ÁILLOHA??A 70-JAGI RIEMUT MP Mauri Pekkarinen congratulates Pekka Haavistoa together with MPs Jan Vapaavuoren and Sari Palmin on 17 October 2013. more active role in the creation of new jobs and the strengthening of economic growth. The party?s parliamentary group proposed a 3-to5-billion euro growth fund, which could be ?nanced with capital from state property sales, pension funds and private sources.Once established, it would also give investors a higher interest rate than they receive from a savings account. The Centre Party also suggested the establishment of a state-owned infrastructure fund that would invest in transport, bioenergy and electricity networks, guaranteeing reliable maintenance. Pay subsidy for older employees in retraining The Finns Party alternative budget featured a proposal of a pay subsidy system for over 55-year-olds changing careers, with the subsidy totalling 500 euros per month for the ?rst six months, gradually tapering off after this. The party would also like to have a smaller reduction in the corporate tax rate than the drop from 24.5 per cent to 20 per cent planned by the government, arguing that cutting the tax down to 22 per cent to match the tax rate in Sweden and Denmark would suf?ce. I could, however, propose some improvements to the website as it?s not very user-friendly.? Shadow budgets: the Centre makes structural changes while the Finns Party gives budget an overhaul P E K K A P O H JO L A IN E N , H A N N U K UPA R I N E N ?S T T N IIN A W OO L L E Y . I have used the palkka.. Coalition Party) like an old hand. ?The last time I heard the bang of the gavel was 18 years ago. reports on the matter. ?We need icebreakers ?rst and foremost on our own sea areas because of import and export transport, which is essential to us
According to the newspaper, the revised cost estimate is disclosed in documents published by local electric utility Mäntsälän Sähkö, a shareholder in Fennovoima. HT-STT President Niinistö observing a parade of the Finnish army in the Senate square in Helsinki. Finns Party most willing to defend country if attacked Most Finns support territorial defence, but different opinions exist among political parties. DAV ID J . Those on the political left . By the mid-1990s, public opinion stabilised, with Finland?s defence budget MEUR QUESTION OF THE WEEK Yet another health care company, Attendo, is found to redirect its profit to offshore accounts. Do you think consumers should boycott companies which avoid paying taxes? 2012 2013 Change Procurement of materiel 650.1 685.3 +5.4% Payroll 832.7 856.7 +2.9% Upkeep of conscripts 170.5 167.0 -2.1% Real estate expenditures 242.9 251.3 +3.5% Other operational expenses 494.4 495.5 +0.2% 52.7 60.6 +15.0% Yes . The settlement was struck on Friday evening regardless of the aviation sector?s failure to reach a collective agreement complying with it, with ?ight attendants viewing that the employer?s demands would have translated to a wage cut of 20 per cent. The conditions of employment in the sector will instead be determined in sector-speci?c negotiations. Over the past ten years, the military has consumed between ?ve and six per cent of budgeted spending. He says that the clients of the unit are mainly 16- or 17-year-old adolescents who suffer from drug addictions and have been taken into care by the municipality under the Child Welfare Act. ?This is an in-patient treatment unit. This year, it should make up 5.3 per cent of central government expenditure, or 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product. Kautiainen refutes the claims that the youngsters must undress every time they come to the centre. ?The basic service we offer is a 30-day detoxi?cation treatment, which involves a limited right to leave the centre. 85,7% Military crisis management Value added tax paid 335.8 334.5 -0.4% No . Approval dropped from 65 to 59 per cent, while disapproval increased from 29 to 39 per cent. Haavisto is publically gay and lives in registered partnership with Ecuadorian Antonio Flores. approximately 75 per cent supporting such defence, about 20 per cent opposing it, and the remainder unsure. In both 2011 and 2012 76 per cent of Finns believed an armed defence was appropriate even if the outcome was uncertain. Kristiina Ruuskanen, an inpector from Valvira criticises the policy of the AN INSPECTOR youth treatment centre Stoppari to request all in-coming patients to undress in order to be searched for illegal substances, stating that the decision to search should be made on a case-by-case basis. ?From the perspective of child welfare, it?s not acceptable that all patients are requested to undress at the initial check-up.? According to Markku Kautiainen, the head of the unit specialising in the treatment of substance abuse, the searches are carried out in compliance with legislation, with the request to undress being the only way to be certain that patients are not bringing in any prohibited items or substances. HT Finnish politician from the Greens party, Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the new Minister for International Development after her predecessor, Heidi Hautala . Then a new search is not required.? Ruuskanen has no knowledge of how common the strip search policy is in Finland. ?Based on reports, it?s possible this is not an isolated incident.? Kautiainen says that the centre will wait until the decision by the ombudsman before taking any further steps on the matter. ?If this is judged as an illegal procedure, we will have to change the way we operate. It?s also a question of safety for the staff,. Last year 19 per cent of respondents were of the opposite opinion, up from 18 per cent in 2011. Men were much more likely to support a military defence of the country than women. In 2011, 11 per cent of the National Coalition and 14 per cent of the Centre party did not approve of a defence of Finland if attacked with an uncertain outcome. Among the Social Democrats, 77 per cent favoured and 16 per cent opposed an armed defence, compared to 77 and 20 per cent the previous year. A sharp change was noted among the Greens. were more likely to oppose a military defence. Among the Finns Party supporters, 78 per cent believed in military defence in 2011, and 84 per cent in 2012. Authorities criticise youth treatment centre for strip searches The director of the centre: how else can we guarantee prohibited substances are not brought in? ANT TI TIRI . 83 per cent of men and 68 per cent of women were in favour, and 19 per cent of men and 25 per cent of women were opposed. from the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) and the director of an in-patient treatment centre for young people in Lahti are in disagreement over the interpretation of the law that allows the strip searches of adolescents coming in for treatment. C O R D HEL SINKI TIMES is attacked, three out of four people believe Finns should put up an armed defence, even if the outcome is uncertain. Despite initially deeming the sector vital for the centralised settlement, the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) eventually approved the settlement without the aviation sector, with president Lauri Lyly estimating that 92 per cent of Finnish earners fall within the scope of the settlement. In addition to the aviation sector, for example Itella, the Finnish Food Workers. In that case, we will also have to come up with a way to guarantee a substance-free environment for the children.?. During the 1980s Finns began to be more likely to support military defence. 14,3% Other for defence administration 43.9 24.8 -43.5% 2,823.0 2,875.7 +1.9% Total L E H T I K U VA View details and this week?s question at www.helsinkitimes.fi Who: Pekka Haavisto From: Famous for: Newly appointed Minister for International Development Source: Ministry of Defence Differences among political parties People who support the nationalist and populist Finns Party were most likely to support armed defence, followed by supporters of the National Coalition and Centre parties. Kautiainen told STT. Ombudsman has received complaint on matter The newspaper Etelä-Suomen Sanomat, published in Lahti, reported that the father of a girl placed in the treatment unit has submitted a complaint to the Parliamentary Ombudsman about the search policy, with the decision expected in October or November. I?ve yet to come up with another way to make sure the adolescent doesn?t have anything hidden underneath clothing. Supporters of the Finns Party are most likely to support a military defence, while those of the Left Alliance are least likely. Every year since 1970, the Advisory Board for Defence IF FINLAND Information has conducted a survey, asking: ?If Finland were attacked, should Finns, in your opinion, take up arms to defend themselves in all situations, even if the outcome seemed uncertain?? In 1970, more than half of all respondents answered that question ?no.. The nuclear power plant is to be supplied by Rosatom, a Russian state-owned energy company, while the cost of the project has . with the notable exception of the Finns Party . Those opposed to a military defence went from 18 per cent in 2011 to 34 per cent in 2012. Finnish defence Over the past decade, the Finnish Defence Forces have implemented stricter advance and call-up medical examinations, which has decreased the number of men entering service. Several hundred are stationed overseas, with about 174 in Afghanistan and 175 in Lebanon during 2012. He was the runner-up in the Finnish Presidential election of 2012, losing to the National Coalition Party candidate, Sauli Niinistö. The same change of opinion happened among the Left Alliance, where those in favour dropped from 74 to 57 per cent. Others are deployed in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a few African states such as Liberia and Somalia. In 2013, Finland has budgeted 2.9 billion euros for defence. 83 per cent favoured armed defence, down from 85 per cent two years ago. 14 per cent opposed it during 2012. During that period, the adolescent can leave the centre only when accompanied by a supervisor. S T T NIINA WOOLLE Y . From 1999 to 2005, Haavisto worked for the UN in various tasks. increased from the initially estimated 4-6 billion to 6.5 billion euro. In 2007 and 2011 Haavisto was re-elected to the parliament from the electoral district of Helsinki. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R Trade Union dropped out of the settlement. HT-STT Labour market organisations ink centralised settlement Labour market organisations have put ink on a centralised wage settlement granting Finnish earners ?rst an increase of 20 euro and, a year later, an increase of 0.4 per cent in their monthly wages. Explaining that a search is carried out only in connection with the initial check-up, Those opposed changed from 17 to 13 per cent. Opinion among the National Coalition and Centre parties were practically the same. resigned after influence peddling accusations. Haavisto was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1987 to 1995 and served as the Minister of the Environment between 1995 and 1999. Union and the Finnish Construction Urpilainen calls for new parliamentary discussion on Pyhäjoki nuclear project Minister of Finance Jutta Urpilainen (SDP) believes Fennovoima?s nuclear power project in Pyhäjoki should be presented to the Parliament for re-consideration in order to update the necessary permits and dispel any uncertainty around the project. Jan Vapaavuori (NCP), the Minister of Economic Affairs, has voiced his support for the suggestion on Facebook but also cautioned against rushing into decisions. according to local newspaper Österbottens Tidning . also from the Greens party, . 4 DOMESTIC 31 OCTOBER . Last year, about 26,000 men entered service, and 400 women volunteered to do so. The vast majority of military personnel serve in Finland to maintain the nation?s territorial integrity
The ring-leader, a 38-year-old Nigerian man who orchestrated the operations and stored the drugs in the common facilities of his apartment building in Nokia, was sentenced to eight years. The perpetrator revealed in interrogations that he did not know the victim in advance but that she was chosen randomly. In November, metals, sulphates and other hazardous substances are released into the environment due to a massive leak in the gypsum sediment pond. . credit card details found on Espoo man?s computer have discovered the credit card details of more than 3,000 foreigners on the computer of a young man from Espoo. The now 23-yearold perpetrator forced the girl into his van and drove her to a cottage, where she was bound with tape. The court also deemed one of the victims eligible for an additional 2,000 euro in compensation. ?He hasn?t used terribly large sums, but he had access to a vast amount of credit card details and could have caused considerable damage,. HT-STT Court deems Magneettimedia articles anti-Semitic propaganda Juha Kärkkäinen, the editor-in-chief of Magneettimedia, has been ?ned for ethnic agitation by the District Court of Ylivieska-Raahe over a series of articles published in the freely-distributed newspaper roughly a year ago. In addition, the publisher of the newspaper, the department store chain J. he asserted. Ruotsalainen also reminded that under such circumstances credit card owners are protected against ?nancial losses. In the course of the pretrial investigation, the Helsinki Police Department has engaged in co-operation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, because the young man is also suspected of breaking into American servers. L E H T I K U VA / S A R I GU S TA F S S O N TOMI OR AVAINEN . CRIME HELSINKI TIMES 31 OCTOBER . The victim was discovered a couple of hours later, after a massive search operation launched by the authorities. imprisonment on 22 October. A worker dies outside the mine?s metals recovery plant after being exposed to gasified hydrogen sulphide in early 2012. lack of opposing views and the overall lack of journalistic character- istics. The investigation was conducted in collaboration with Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Dutch law enforcement authorities. S T T keep on piling up for cash-strapped Talvivaara, with the police revealing in mid-October that several of the mining company?s employees are suspected of aggravated impairment of the environment. Nearby residents complain about foul odour and dust in 2009. . The perpetrator lured some of his victims into sexual acts by offering them alcohol. Altogether, he was found guilty of ten counts of indictment, including ?ve counts of aggravated child sexual abuse. The number of suspects, he added, has declined in the course of the investigation. HT-STT Four jailed for roles in Pirkanmaa drug smuggling ring Four people have been handed prison terms for their roles in an international drug smuggling ring by the District Court of Pirkanmaa. We?ll get in contact if need be,. Over the past two years, the economic crimes unit of the Oulu Police Department has scrutinised activities at the Sotkamo-based mine, since its planning and construction phases until the most recent waste water leak in April this year. Of?cials have characterised the pre-trial investigation as exceptional and challenging due to the mine?s WOES complex production process. During the investigation, of?cials have sought to determine, for example, whether Talvivaara has complied with its environmental permits or whether the permits. A district court found the man guilty of, for instance, aggravated deprivation of liberty and attempted child sexual abuse but also ruled him only partially criminally responsible. Kärkkäinen had contested the charge and only days after the ruling published another article on the Jews, this time branding them adversaries of freedom of speech. He is reportedly considering appealing against the his conviction. 6 NOVEMBER 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 / K I M M O R A U AT M A A Sentence of nightclub gunman upheld Leaking gypsum sediment pond in November 2012. Several suspected of environmental crimes at Talvivaara mine Talvivaara to comment by mid-November The over 4,000 pages of pretrial material compiled in the course of the investigation has been submitted to key stakeholders for ?nal comments, which are due in mid-November. In its verdict on 21 October, the court also called attention to the articles. Sludge containing uranium is released into the environment due to a leak in a gypsum sediment pond in 2010. . S T T Several hazardous leaks . HT-STT 5. Heightened uranium levels are measured near the mine after another leak in the pond in early 2013. . Kärkkäinen, was imposed a corporate ?ne of 45,000 euro. In addition, the details of possibly hundreds of Finnish credit cards have been discovered on an overseas server accessed by the suspect. ?He is a young male, very young,. JukkaPekka Risu, the of?cer in charge of the investigation, has revealed that the man is suspected of acting as part of an international hacker group, which has had access to over 60,000 breached Internet servers worldwide and thereby the details of as many as millions of credit cards. Operations at the nickel and zinc mine begin in October 2008. . In addition, a 25-year-old German man was handed a jail term of two years and eight months for his role in the smuggling, while two others were jailed for one year and four months for distributing the drugs in Finland. According to the court, the gravity of the offence justi?es the sentence. Risu says. Card owners protected Thus far, Risu stresses, no signs of the misuse of the compromised Finnish credit cards have been detected. Jukka Ruotsalainen, a sen- ior manager at payment service provider Nets, similarly has calmed the fears of card owners. ?We are currently analysing the situation, but credit card owners don?t have to do anything. Pekka Perä, the CEO of Talvivaara, has refused to comment on the investigation or suspicions to STT. The mining company has rejected the allegations. Over 3,000 foreigners. Production issues and plunging nickel prices hit Talvivaara?s performance. Hundreds of Finnish credit cards have possibly also been compromised. The Helsinki Court of Appeal has upheld the sixyear prison term handed to the man who shot and wounded two men in the central Helsinki nightclub The Tiger in September last year. His victim was deemed eligible for compensation of 17,000 euro for suffering and roughly 10,000 for incurred costs. In addition, the man was found guilty of purchasing sexual services from young people and was ordered to pay roughly 33,000 euro to his victims in compensation for suffering and incurred costs. As part of the investigation, the police seized roughly 1.2 kilos of cocaine and 3.7 kilos of marijuana, the combined street value of which is over 500,000 euro, from the ring last May. In the spring, water with increased metals concentrations is released into the environment. provisions have been violated. Chief inspector Kari Pakanen has refused to disclose the exact number of suspects but revealed on 18 October that altogether some 50 people have been interviewed as suspects or witnesses. HT-STT Kotka abductor?s sentence upheld The Kouvola Court of Appeal has upheld the roughly three-year prison term handed to a young man for the abduction of an eight-year-old girl in Kotka last autumn. Abnormal emission levels are detected in waterways near the mine in 2011. . HT-STT Man gets five years for child sexual abuse The District Court of Etelä-Savo has sentenced a Heinävesi man to ?ve years and two months? imprisonment for the sexual abuse of six minors, some of whom were no older than 13-14 years at the time of the offences last year. According to the court, Kärkkäinen?s articles were clearly hate-speech like anti-Semitic propaganda and therefore not protected by freedom of speech. The now 39-year-old gunman, Ngoc Hai Vu, had called for the overturning of both the prison sentence and the compensation claims. Risu described the THE POLICE suspect on 18 October, while declining to specify his age. The man is tentatively suspected of aggravated computer break-in, aggravated means of payment fraud and aggravated interference with communications. The suspect has been detained since the turn of the month and has in police interrogations confessed to using foreign card details for online shopping. On the basis of the comments, the police can, if necessary, expand its investigation further before submitting the case to the two prosecutors assigned to the it. Similarly to Perä, OlliPekka Nissinen, Talvivaara?s communications manager, has rejected the allegations, saying that the company will now peruse the pre-trial material for its ?nal statement. The investigation into activities at the mine was launched after several requests for inquiry by, for example, the Kainuu Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre). The case is to be referred for consideration of charges in mid-November at the earliest. JOUNI KEL A , M AR JO SORMUNEN
6 FROM FINNISH PRESS 31 OCTOBER . JESSIKKA ARO Financial Times praises Finland Screen capture of The Financial Times site where Finland is praised as a good investment destination. At the same time we read about fortunes of millions being transferred to tax havens. Finland?s national brand working group attempted to boost our self-esteem in 2010 by highlighting Finnish problem-solving abilities, but now we are forced bitterly to witness the collapse of Nokia?s cell phone business and the so-called robbing of Sampo. We still believe in education and exportation opportunities within elder care but internationally we do not compete well when measuring the prestige of our teachers or the wellbeing of old people.? L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R ?THE QUESTION ?THE INTERNATIONAL quality publication Financial Times published an article on Friday 25 October where Helsinki is portrayed in a truly positive light. The article states how foreign investors are lured to live in the capital. The different parts of Helsinki are praised in the article. He also does not buy Nokia?s claims of a strong balanced ?nancial status before the deal. well as the terms of the Microsoft deal. An additional shareholder meeting wrapping up the Nokia sale is approaching. The debate is stuck with some believing that that the established Finnish welfare society is too expensive, whereas others see the neoliberalism that relies on unregulated market mechanisms as a dead end. With the discussion focusing exclusively on economic policies, other important dimensions of life have been forgotten. Such a country includes a media ?eld extensive enough for different opinions to be heard. He sees the ?eld as challenged by a reduction in ad- vertisement sales revenues as well as a digital break that complicates the communication earning system. According to Katainen, a cutback in foreign correspondents may lead to Finland not being able to keep up with the rest of the world. He hopes that the government and media discuss the change. YLE 26 OCTOBER. Nokia?s management gave some answers to questions concerning investors L E H T I K U VA / A N T T I A I M O - KO I V I S T O sale still has lots of defects and questions left unanswered. A comparison to the years of depression in the early 1990s is a reminder to take into account people?s mental wellbeing and the possibilities its revival can give rise to. At the beginning of the millennium, Finland ranked at the top of global comparisons on competitiveness and Professor Timo Rothovius demands that the Nokia-Microsoft sales agreement should be made public. KAUPPALEHTI 26 OCTOBER. Kallio is portrayed as having roughlooking houses and blocks built in the 50s and 60s. The story accurately describes apartments currently for sale in Helsinki. ILKKA NIINILUOTO Philosopher Niiniluoto: A circle of negativity has settled into Finland is whether the economy should be given a resuscitating push by increasing demand and supply. One area that is for example complimented is Arabianranta where ?balconies are equipped with protective glass and the common areas have artwork?. This can be seen in for example Nokia?s refraining from paying dividends.? ILTASANOMAT 27 OCTOBER Katainen worried about the status of the private media ?KATAINEN spoke on Yle?s Pääministerin haastattelutunti program on Sunday. He believes that the extensive layoffs in private media companies threaten the future of a civilised country. A year ago, the same paper passed a much harsher judgment on Finland. quality of life. ANTTI MUSTONEN Professor demands: Nokia contracts to be made public ?THE NOKIA-MICROSOFT addressed to Kauppalehti. Rothovius demands more strongly than ever the publication of Nokia CEO Stephen Elop?s management deal and also calls for additional dividends. Now Finns live in a state of moral confusion. According to a recent experiment we are the most honest nation in the world: eleven out of twelve wallets that were dropped on the ground were returned. Eira is said to have a 227 square metre apartment for 2.27 million euro. Kalasatama is ?set to have 40 ?oating houses where developers add artistic lights to light the long winter nights?. The article states that Länsisatama will have a beach and a yacht marina. Eira is described as being favoured by diplomats and Punavuori as trendy. The meeting will be held in Helsinki on 19 November. An apartment located between Länsisatama and downtown with a sauna and over 100 square metres is said to cost 768 210 euro.? Professor Ilkka Niiniluoto is a philosopher, mathematician and the rector of the Helsinki University. Start your weekend with news in English Why not add Helsinki Times to your morning coffee! Stay informed about news and current affairs in Finland by subscribing to the weekly Helsinki Times. To subscribe, e-mail subscribe@helsinkitimes.fi Visit www.helsinkitimes.fi for a daily Finnish news update in English. www.helsinkitimes.fi. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES 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 / V I L L E M Y L LY N E N HELSINGIN SANOMAT 27 OCTOBER. This is what Timo Rothovius, Professor of Finance and Chair of the Congress of Sharesavers, thinks. Rothovius still questions the sale and he is not happy with Nokia?s information ?ow as Pohjolan Sanomat is the latest media to cut staff and reduce publication dates to 5 days a week. ?Nokia assures that when the deal was sealed the company had a strong balance sheet and ?nancial status. This is highly questionable even if the funds were still here
said Shuja Nawaz, the director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council. According to Nawaz, Pakistan?s prime minister is going to raise protests against US drone policy, but mainly to appease his audience back home. The two governments are attempting to mend their relations after reaching an historic low-point in 2011, ?Civil war. For years they campaigned to replace Godane, which they failed [to do],. Nawaz said. But it is now disintegrating due to internal divisions and power struggles within its leadership, according to Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad, a history and political science professor at Kenya?s Kenyatta University. ?[The militants] are transforming into warring minigroups, hunting each other due to their deteriorating ideological differences, and [the group is] on the brink of civil war within itself,. But the problem, they say, is that the US refuses to acknowledge the strikes. Abdisamad said. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for September?s attack on Kenya?s Westgate Shopping Mall which left a death toll of over 70 people, and for the 13 October bombing in Ethiopia?s capital, Addis Abba, which killed two Somali nationals believed to be suspects. But the militant group, which formally linked with Al-Qaeda in 2012, has been in a leadership and strategy dispute that has divided it into two factions . global jihadists and local nationalists. Abdisamad sees the militants. According to Abdisamad, Aweys and his faction are considered to be less extremist as their intention is to establish an Islamic state within Somalia borders and not bother neighbouring countries. ?The religious nationalism faction is against globalising the con?ict in Somalia, indiscriminate assassinations and the killing of clerics, scholars and everyone who seem to have not favoured the militants. Al-Shabaab was ousted from Mogadishu in 2011 by Somali forces and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops. One year later, the group lost its last remaining and greatest revenue source ? the stronghold of Kismayo, a port city in southern Somalia. Prime Minister Sharif?s visit could not have been timelier. ?The drone issue is definitely going to come up during Sharif?s visit with President Obama, but it probably won?t be a major point of contention, since the two countries are trying to rebuild their ties,. breaks out within Al-Shabaab NAIROBI, KENYA MUHYADIN AHMED ROBLE IPS FOR YEARS the Islamist extremist group Al-Shabaab was seen as the most cohesive, united and powerful force in Somalia. Mohamud said. He said that regional intelligence sharing and developing joint monitoring platforms and common anti-terror strategies within regional governments could be used to prevent such a threat. ?[Godane?s] global jihadist faction has an agenda beyond Somalia and wants to spread Islam from China to Chile, from Cape Town to Canada.? Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, another member of the nationalist-minded faction of Al-Shabaab to which Jama belonged, escaped from the group?s largest remaining base in Barawe, some 180 km south of the Somali capital Mogadishu. He surrendered to the Somali government following the murder of Jama and Burhan. ?What really matters is that the US government and Congress recognise that these killings are occurring, that civilians have been killed and that the narrative of precision and of no civilian casualties is a false one.? Indeed, while the two human rights groups call for greater transparency by the US government and for accountable investigations of unlawful killings, they are not advocating for an end of the practice itself. ?Drone technology is not illegal per se, it?s just a weapon or a weapons platform. What really matters is that the US government conducts any drone strike in compliance with the rules of international law,. said Somali journalist Mohamed Abdi. INTERNATIONAL NEWS HELSINKI TIMES 31 OCTOBER . internal divisions as a golden opportunity for the Somali government to bring less extremist and nationalist-minded elements on board, adding that if the Somali government did not capitalise on the rift and reach out to the nationalist faction, the global jihadists would win and become stronger. ?And then, the future of Somalia will be uncertain, the stability of the region will be in question, and no doubt the one of the whole world too,. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 7 L E H T I K U VA / A S H FA Q Y U S U F Z A I US drone strikes may amount to war crimes WASHINGTON R AMY SROUR IPS THE US government has been engaged in illegal drone strikes in Pakistan that violate international law, and may amount to war crimes, states a new report released by Amnesty International on 22 October. The report?s release comes at a critical time, as newlyelected Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns to Washington for his ?rst of?cial visit as the country?s leader since 1999. In the report ?Will I be next. Mustafa Qadri, Amnesty International?s Pakistan researcher, said at the report?s launch. White House spokesman Jay Carney defended the US government?s drone policy. ?We take the matter of civilian casualties enormously seriously and the actions we take are mindful of the absolute need to limit civilian casualties.? So far, the two human rights organisations have been cautious and have not labelled US practice a war crime, mainly due to lack of detailed information. A protest in Peshawar against drone strikes. ?We?re still not 100 per cent sure that the strikes amount to war crimes. According to a UN report, Al-Shabaab used to generate from 35 to 50 million dollars annually from the southern seaports of Kismayo and Marko, both of which now under control of Somali forces and AMISOM troops. ?Such a loss of economic sources and internal divisions have led hundreds of Al-Shabaab ?ghters to defect to the government,. estimates that in Yemen, where the US is currently engaged ?ghting Yemen?s Al-Qaeda wing, dozens of civilians have been killed between 2009 and 2013 by US drone strikes. ?President [Barack] Obama needs to come clean about these killings,. The group has not been paying their ?ghters regularly ?as they used to do?. Abdi said that the ?nancial struggle and the open rift within the group?s leadership have largely demolished the morale, loyalty and capability of the group?s foot following the capture of AlQaeda leader Osama Bin Laden and the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers by a US air strike near the country?s border with Afghanistan. The White House has also recently con?rmed that that it will release a 1.6-billion-dollar aid package to Pakistan, beginning in 2014. Abdisamad said. The group?s internal division is believed to have contributed to their loss of strategic towns in southern and central Somalia, including part of Mogadishu. The Bakara market in the Somali capital was their main source of funding as the group used to generate millions of dollars from there through taxation and extortions to the business community at large. Hundreds of them have deserted to the government or ?ed the organisation, and are now hiding in Somalia or the neighbouring countries. But Abdisamad Moalim Mohamud, Somalia?s former minister for the interior and national security and current member of parliament, said that the group remains a threat both to Somalia and the regional and global security. ?They have lost more of their foot soldiers and can?t counter Somali and AMISOM forces directly any more. But they are more capable of conducting effective guerrilla-style warfare such as suicide attacks and storming places like Westgate Mall in Nairobi and the UN compound in Mogadishu,. It is estimated that most of the aid will be allocated to assisting the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. ?In some ways, it is unfortunate that the White House announced its aid release before the Prime Minister?s visit,. Mohamud said.. US drone strikes in Pakistan. Al-Amriki was eventually killed in September. Abdisamad explained that Godane is a supporter of global jihad who believes that Somalia belongs to all Muslims across the world. Two of the attacks killed civilians indiscriminately ?in clear violation of the laws of war,? and the other four strikes targeted individuals who were not legitimate military objectives. In a speech delivered last May, Obama vowed to increase his administration?s transparency on the issue of drone strikes, shortly after three US citizens were reportedly killed during a drone operation. However, critics and human rights activists claim that President Obama has fallen far short of this pledge. ?The US government continues to operate in complete and utter secrecy over its drone policy, so we still don?t know whether the government?s actions amount to war crimes,. But he disagreed that their internal division had something to do with nationalism. ?Their rift has a lot to do with the leadership change of Al-Qaeda than local politics and it is more about pursuing hegemony over the command and control of the group,. said Naureen Shah, an advocacy advisor at Amnesty International USA. ?It reduces the partnership to a simple transactional relationship, while the two governments should be working more closely together on other important issues, such as better trade relations.? soldiers. the human rights organisation provides evidence that US drones have killed innocent civilians that posed no apparent threat to the United States. The report notes that in nine strikes carried out between May 2012 and July 2013, at least 29 unarmed civilians died, including a 68-year-old woman who was killed instantly by two US Hell?re missiles as she was picking vegetables. The study was released jointly with a report by Hu- man Rights Watch, another human rights organisation, highlighting the illegality of US drone strikes in Yemen. The report ?Between a Drone and Al-Qaeda,. Shah said. According to Human Rights Watch, the US conducted as many as six drone strikes in Yemen, ?ve be- tween 2012 and 2013. Human Rights Watch?s Letta Tayler said. Both groups urged the US government to at least offer compensation to the relatives of the victims. So far, only two attacks in Yemen, which involved the death of US citizens, have been acknowledged. Mending relations US drone strikes in Pakistan have long been a contentious issue between Washington and Islamabad, and the public backlash over civilian vic- tims may hinder US efforts against Al-Qaeda insurgents in the country. So what we?re doing is we?re calling on the Obama administration to come forward and demonstrate that we?re wrong,. Abdisamad said. He explained that the moment that turned the group?s internal war into an open and public battle was when AlShabaab?s two co-founders and top leaders, Ibrahim Haji Jama Mee?aad and Moalim Burhan, were killed by members of the group in June. But Al-Shabaab spokesman Sheikh Abdiaziz Abu Musab denied a split within the group and had said that Jama and Burhan were intentionally killed in a shoot-out when they rejected an arrest warrant from a Sharia court. Two foreign jihadists, the American-born Omar Hammami known as Abu Mansoor Al-Amriki, who was on the FBI?s most wanted list with a ?ve million dollar reward for his capture, and Osama al-Britani, a British citizen of Pakistani descent, were also killed by Al-Shabaab last month. Al-Amriki, perhaps the most well-known Al-Shabaab propagandist because of his English jihadi rap videos, was the ?rst member of the group to reveal its split through a short online video clip published in 2012 in which he said his life was in danger. He was on the run and survived several assassination attempts by the Amniyat unit, an intelligence division of Al-Shabaab led by Ahmed Abdi Godane, also known as Sheikh Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, the group?s supreme leader
This year Twitter will probably record about $650 million in revenue, and next year some analysts expect sales of $1.1 billion. FOR THE time being, this seems to be the swansong for big, pure social media offerings on the stock market. The next trend might be the exploitation of social networks, not the creation of them, such as gaming companies. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES L E T H I K U VA / S E P P O S A M U L I for the decision to choose Microsoft?s Windows Phone as Nokia?s only operating system after considering also Android. Samsung, which has outdone Nokia, makes both Android and Windows phones but Nokia did not see it wise to spread its resources. ?It?s notable that since Nokia invested heavily in Windows, Samsung hasn?t brought out a competitive Windows phone. Other investors can participate in the company?s success, and a well-functioning equity market spreads wealth through much more of the economy than just venture capitalists. This is set to be the most watched IPO since Facebook, and Twitter seems to have learned from Facebook?s experience. THE SOCIAL TWITTER?S plan is to sell 13% of the company, and none of the early investors are selling any of their stake. On Thursday, the company announced its severe ?nancial dif?culties due to problems in its production and the decreased price of nickel. ?We are now assessing all of the options available to us to obtain additional funding in order to secure suf?cient ?nancial leeway and our future ?nancial standing,. After the share issue last winter, Solidium became Talvivaara?s largest owner with its ownership share of 17 per cent ?We have not made any advance decisions regarding this case,. the maker of FarmVille . Mobile phones, chosen as the company focus, managed to pull Nokia off the brink but a crash followed hot on the heels of the success in autumn 1995 when the company functions could not keep up with the spiralling growth. The crisis was solved promptly, allowing Nokia to bulldoze its way into a leading position in the mobile phone market, with the high point coming in 2006 when Nokia?s market share shot up to 41 per cent. The company had however suffered a slight knockback in 2004 and 2005 when competitors gained some Government waits for mining company?s proposals ANT TI AU TIO . Ollila told STT. He stresses that energy companies have a long history in operating in the Arctic with Russia, Norway, Denmark and Canada, which have natural resources in the region, keen to move on with utilising the oil and gas. Jorma Ollila signs a copy of his autobiography at the book?s presentation. networking and microblogging site Twitter is preparing for its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. A good IPO by Twitter can also encourage other ?rms to list. They have made a similar decision to focus on one system but are leaning towards Android.? David J. says Solidium?s Investment Director Hanna Masala. Masala says that it is up to the company?s management and Board of Directors to reveal the available alternatives. (Are you listening, Supercell?) IF A COMPANY is stable and mature enough to handle the constant scrutiny quarter by quarter, going public has many subsidiary bene?ts. he explained. Ollila says that because of his preference for acting in small groups, dating from his youth, he has never had any interest in entering the ?shbowl life of politics since his student days even though he has been asked twice to stand in presidential elections. Problems accumulated In 1992, when Ollila took over as Nokia?s CEO, the company was teetering on the verge of a collapse. Pension insurance company Varma has clearly reduced its ownership, and pension insurance company Ilmarinen left the company during the share issue last winter. No help for Talvivaara is expected from the markets, either. Perä said in an interview with STT. In late June, Talvivaara had ?410 million of interest-bearing net debt and its liquid assets amounted to a little over ?100 million. The writer is a journalist and columnist for Helsinki Times. Solidium is actively studying Talvivaara?s current status. The other major owners are quickly losing faith, however. We have several alternatives that we are currently studying,. Of course we have to examine and assess the situation thoroughly to guarantee safe explorations and possible production,. 8 BUSINESS 31 OCTOBER . Ollila admits Nokia were slow to react. Around this time, the core group formed by Ollila and other directors started to disintegrate, with Matti Alahuhta and Sari Baldauf leaving in 2004, followed two years later by Pekka Ala-Pietilä, Yrjö Neuvo and Pertti Korhonen . Problems started piling up for Nokia, which either launched its new products too early or too late. In the three months ending in September, the company had $169 million in sales and $65 million in losses. HT JORMA OLLILA, the former CEO of Nokia, says that he does not feel at home in front of big audiences, lacking the instincts of an entertainer. ?The bigger the event, the more uncomfortable I feel,? Ollila admitted in an interview to STT last Thursday. During his career, Ollila has not been a stranger to big auditoriums. This is a fairly modest valuation, compared to some recent high-pro?le high-tech companies listing their shares on the stock exchange. Perä says that the very low world market price of the mine?s main product, nickel, is not expected to greatly improve. He is also a private investor with over ten years of experience. Ollila: Greenpeace incident not awkward for Shell Jorma Ollila, who has acted as the chair of the Shell Board for the past seven years, says he does not consider the arrest of Greenpeace activists in Russia to be awkward for the company. The activists, including Finnish Sini Saarela, caught trying to board an oil rig owned by Gazprom, Shell?s Russian partner, are held in Murmansk. This would value the company at $11 billion, or ?8.2 billion, approximately twelve times their expected sales in 2013. One alternative is surely increasing the shareholders. The company may end up in debt restructuring. Faith is running out Solidium, the manager of the shares owned by the State, holds a key position in the struggle to save Talvivaara. But this doesn?t mean the Twitter listing is a bad thing. And that can only be a good thing. Jorma Ollila not at home in front of crowds Nokia was slow to react, the former Nokia boss admits. ANT TI AU TIO NIINA WOOLLE Y . Ollila stands up solution for this acute ?nancial crisis. On the contrary. equity with a THE PROBLEMS share issue, but Talvivaara already obtained additional funding from its owners last winter with an issue of around ?260 million. ?I do not want to offer any comments. explains Talvivaara?s CEO Pekka Perä. Perä did not want to explain the options in any more detail. There were also trading glitches, which resulted in a favourite American pastime, lawsuits. A well-functioning equity market spreads wealth through much more of the economy than just venture capitalists. SOME commentators have suggested Twitter is being conservative in their valuation in the hopes it will be a hot offering, and the stock price will climb from the IPO price. It is also possible Twitter is considering a lower IPO price because investors are more wary: out of 29 broker-dealers surveyed by Reuters only 1 said they would recommend the stock while 23 said they would recommend against buying it. LIKE many high-tech companies, Twitter is ?nding it dif- ?cult to make pro?ts. I would love to see more new, high-tech ?rms list. has scared off many from listing on the exchange. I WOULDN?T recommend the purchase of Twitter stock any time soon, even though they seem to be doing everything they can to make sure the price rises after the IPO. The price has dropped 20 per cent since last winter. Furthermore, the problems with water that started last year are still bothering the production activities despite some positive developments in ore production and bioleaching. L E H T I K U VA / M I L L A TA K A L A Twitter?s ?8.2 billion Pekka Perä, CEO of Talvivaara says they?re wheighing options.. Particularly in Nokia?s heyday in the early 2000s, lecture halls were bursting with listeners when he was giving a talk, with Ollila?s discomfort visible all the way to the back row. On Thursday, however, Ollila seemed more relaxed when he attended a book launch event for his memoirs, co-authored with Harri Saukkomaa. In the book, Ollila describes how he always preferred discussing decisions concerning Nokia with his ?ve-person inner circle or one-to-one. ?It is part of my personality,. S T T with mining company Talvivaara continue. Their future is just too uncertain to get any realistic valuation, I think. The company?s losses between April and June amounted to ?24 million with net sales of ?13 million. You don?t have to use complex mathematics to come to the conclusion that Talvivaara does not have many months left to ?nd a ground by bringing out their clamshell phones and other hit products. This is in contrast to Facebook, where early executives and investors sought to cash in by offering their shares in the IPO. THE COMPANY suggested they will price their shares between $17 and $20. It is growing, though. This has been going on for a while, although the poor showing of Zynga . says Ollila, looking back. Focusing resources Nokia?s smartphone market share having collapsed within a couple of years, the company is now forced to sell its mobile phone production to Microsoft. Ollila says that the company is aware of the risks, assessing the dangers carefully before making drilling plans. ?There are areas where risks are high and areas that are not as dif?cult. Cord david@helsinkitimes.fi. Facebook was valued at about twenty times their revenue, and LinkedIn was even higher. FACEBOOK?S IPO was not considered a roaring success. The market price of the stock fell after it opened, which caused quite a bit of disappointment. Ollila says that Shell has not contacted the Russian authorities in connection with the case, noting that the authorities want to make their decisions without outside intervention. Greenpeace has been vocal in drawing attention to dangers involved in the use of natural resources in the Arctic regions. Software know-how turned into a problem, which became one of the main causes of Nokia?s later downward slide, according to Ollila, who does not think that the break-up of the core group triggered the problems even though the departure of so many key leaders left a big hole. ?We had many hungry, young people in the company who were willing and able to take over these tasks,
Combining profound understanding of customers. These are not simple devices, and Rocla invests heavily in research and development. Finnish research and development ?Our R&D concentrates on European market needs for electric products,. These shiny machines look like something from a Star Wars movie set, moving around autonomously, picking up and moving big pallets of items. Having both the R&D and production under the same roof is one of the advantages that this transfer resulted in. ?Our production personnel are multi-skilled, which means they can assemble all the different products manufactured at our factory. Mitsubishi has invested heavily in Rocla, and believes Finland is a perfect base for European operations. Also, Finland?s Rocla?s flower and nature themes also make the warehouse trucks pleasant and attractive to female operators. Develops, manufactures and services materials handling vehicles. www.rocla.com Greater Helsinki Promotion www.helsinkibusinesshub.fi Rocla headquarters in Järvenpää, about 30 kilometers from Helsinki. says Räsänen. ?Since we are offering full product lifetime services, like maintenance, this kind of business is steadily growing. We will launch two major new electric product families next year. R&D uses cocreation with customers in the design process. This way of working, called concurrent engineering, stands for development overlapping with other functions of a company. ?There is a heavy market trend of moving to electric forklifts, and we can utilise our strong electric product know-how to meet customer needs in the best possible way. Rocla is a Finnish company whose core business is to provide intelligent material handling solutions and services. strengths in manufacturing and research have enabled them to ?nd excellent personnel. ?Customers are moving more and more towards rental ?eets with maintenance agreements,. Rocla?s Terhi Räsänen says that having both sales and maintenance in the same facility improves customer service, and it is easier to serve their many customers in southern Finland. ?The company recruited more than 50 new people in both production and R&D,? she says. Rocla?s R&D has been engineering electric counterbalance trucks since 2011, and because of this the decision was made that Rocla should also manufacture them. ?Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (MHI) closed the factory in the Netherlands and moved the production of electric counterbalance trucks to Rocla,. work process and comfort, we can help our customers in the best possible way. C OR D Mitsubishi is investing heavily in both R&D and manufacturing in the Finnish company Rocla. Rocla Founded in 1942, since 2009 part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group. TalentMatch ROCLA is a Finnish materials handling company which has been in existence for more than 70 years. Considering automation solutions for certain repetitive transfers can also improve safety at the work site and save money.? Rocla?s Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). Domestic sales and maintenance departments moved to Vantaa, and the company expanded their factory in Järvenpää. says Räsänen. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 9 Foreign investments propel Rocla to new growth T E X T: DAV ID J. Therefore it is possible, for example, to take into consideration the production requirements right from the beginning of a new product development.? Future growth ?Rocla puts people at the heart of the design and product development process,? Räsänen explains. Räsänen continues. Rocla develops and manufactures electric warehouse trucks, forklifts and automated guided vehicles ? all necessary in the modern age of global commerce. Major expansion To handle increased production, major investments have been put into Rocla in re- cent months. She concludes: ?We see great opportunities with new electric products for European markets. Having the best user experience in the market is the main design driver for product development.? On the back of their strong performance and increased investments over the past months, Räsänen is excited about the future. Rocla?s R&D designs a new product in cooperation with the produc- www.helsinkibusinesshub.? This page is provided by Greater Helsinki Promotion. tion, purchasing, sales and marketing departments. ?Moving the production from Holland is additional proof of MHI?s trust in the Finnish company. processes with innovative product development and design is one of the key elements of the product development process.? A counterbalance truck is the type of forklift most people imagine when they think of a forklift. ?In the new production line about 2,500 new counterbalance trucks will be manufactured each year.? The Vantaa location enables Rocla to be within easy reach of their European customers. We are talking about a solution offering, which can include intralogistics consulting, workforce training, ?eet management, warehouse management systems and maintenance, in addition to warehouse and counterbalance trucks as well as automated guide vehicles.? To a layman, these automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have to be one of the most fascinating things Rocla creates. HELSINKI TIMES HELSINKI Business Hub BUSINESS 31 OCTOBER . We have strongly developed our intralogistics solution business during the last few years, and this approach brings signi?cant savings and boosts the operational ef?ciency at customer sites. Under its new owner, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, it is now going through a phase of expansion and delivering its expertise around the world. ?We believe that by focusing on the end users
1 mobile phone company made several mistakes at its peak, including failure to predict changing customers. We need to be reasonable and fair. I have often said we need to leave our country to the next generations in a better condition than my generation received it. The Centre Party sees that global challenges should be in focus. WE OFFER Former CEO of Nokia Jorma Ollila presented his memoirs in Helsinki on Thursday 17 October.. While Wiklof accepted he was ?in the wrong. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen is leading a delegation on a visit to Finland and Switzerland to study their conscription system. 14 October mistakes World?s top educators focus on teachers the past four decades, from global trends. 11 October Finland to join Cyber Defence Centre ?FINLAND?S Defence Minister Carl Haglund has con?rmed that Finland aims to become a Contributing Partner to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence THE ABC OF HOUSING Open lectures Thu 7.-28.11.2013 17.00 . Current sponsoring nations are Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and the USA. Joining procedures are ongoing with Turkey, France, United Kingdom, Greece and the Czech Republic, plus Iceland has announced its intention to join the Centre in the future?? ?EX-NOKIA CEO Jorma Ollila says the former No. We want to embrace the opportunities that our era is bringing us. 10 31 OCTOBER . 20 October Former CEO concedes THE NATION. Its ideology offers a balance between human, economy and nature. I call it ?a triangle of the Centre Party?. opment need to be the basis for renewing a society. The eco-friendly solutions will be improved by IT. WE ARE forced to think more eco-friendly because of climate change. In addition, we need to develop software products and intelligent power-distribution networks. focusing on eco-friendly solutions and resolving global problems, such as water and energy, will create new jobs not just for Finns but also others in the world. The Centre Party was a natural choice for me. Welcome! Organised by Kalliola Adult Learning Centre and Counselling Centre Ne-Rå, tel. This idea has served the party right from the beginning over its hundred-year history; it still applies. needs. In his autobiography, which translates from the Finnish as ?An Impossible Success?, Ollila concedes that after 2001 the Finnish company was unable to sustain its role as the main innovator in the wireless industry. Around 300 female volunteers join the Finnish military service every year. PEOPLE THE STAR ONLINE. On the team are senior defence ministry of?cials and members of the high-level Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS), including Minister of State for Defence Mohamad Maliki Osman and MP for Nee Soon GRC Lim Wee Kiak. On his visit to Finland, which began on Wednesday, Ng called on his counter- part, Carl Haglund, and other top-level defence of?cials, including the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces General Ari Puheloinen. Mindef said the delegation was briefed on Finland?s defence policy and conscription system, including the Finnish voluntary military service for women?? Pasi Sahlberg, head of the Centre for International Mo- educational successes at EDUCA 2013. It all comes down to humans, economy and nature. I BELIEVE (CCDCOE) in Tallin, capital of neighbour Estonia, with Finnish experts due to be working there from next year. Colonel Artur Suzik, the Director of the Centre, wel- 7.11. 14.11. 21.11. 28.11. Housing options in the Capital region Good to know when renting apartment How to cope with housing expenses? Good neighbourhood Fire safety, Optional insurance solutions for your safety Lectures in English at Kalliola Settlement, Sturenkatu 11, Helsinki. We bear responsibility for ourselves and also for our communities. for breaking the speed limit, he said the ?ne was ?unreasonable.??? LAS VEGAS SUN. A common word for all the corners of the triangle is sustainability. SUSTAINABLE WHAT does the Centre Party think of the future in the 21st century? ?AS DEFENCE policymakers here consider roping in more female volunteers, Singapore is looking at its European counterparts to learn how they get women to do their part for defence. The ?rst phase started with iron and water power in the 18th century. because he is so rich. Its approach is also noticeably different SC MAGAZINE. As a result, bility and Cooperation at Fin- in Nokia?s Finnish education has im- there is a solid reason for ed- land?s Ministry of Education proved to an extent that it is ucators everywhere to learn and Culture, revealed many downturn secrets behind his country?s recognised by teachers as the from what Finland has done. ?OVER HUMANKIND is now facing a new phase of economy, the sixth phase. Full membership is only open to NATO nations, but other countries can join as Contributing Participants, enabling them to work with the Centre as part of the larger cyber defence community in NATO. An Austrian expert began working at the Centre this month, ahead of the expected early 2014 signing of an of?cial agreement between the members (sponsoring nations) and Austria. Businessman Anders Wiklof was handed out the speeding ticket for going about 77 km per hour in a 50km per hour zone while driving in Finland?s islands of Åland. and carpentry. The new phase of the economy BEFORE plunging into politics and becoming a Member of Parliament, I was working in the ?eld of information technology and bioenergy. Several of its models ?opped and it failed to sense popular trends such as folding clamshell handsets and touch screen models?? L E H T I K U VA / J U S S I N U K A R I a sustainable alternative for decision-making. In the early 1990?s I had a company that was developing and manufacturing radio frequency components for mobile phones and cellular networks. The government has not seized on the opportunities we have in front of us. We cannot leave a huge burden of national debt to the next generation, and we have to consider also nature and its bearing capacity in our economic decision-making. Water, food and energy will play a big role in the future. This includes the responsibility for mankind as well. economy is in the focus of our party. Sipilä´s hobbies include jogging, cycling, wood gas vehicle ?El Kamina. We need to think about the resources and the bearing capacity of nature. 20.00 WHAT kind of decisions do we need to make in order to be a forerunner of the sixth phase in Finland? IN MY OPINION, we should secure the national food production all over the country, increase the amount of decentralised bioenergy, pay more attention to new ways of using wood and wood construction. and with Wiklof having so much cash, he was hit with a much heftier fee, New York Daily News reported. Humanism and its devel- Getting women to do national service, European style were surprised when I entered politics. The last company I had was producing small-scale based bioenergy. Military shooting practice in Santahamina. In Sweden, the 67-year-old would have faced a $615 penalty for speeding. However, ?nes in Finland are issued based on the driver?s wealth . Luckily, we have resources, information technology and skillful labour in Finland. best in the world. We are moving towards an era when IT will be used in a new way. ?? ?A SWEDISH multimillionaire?s hefty bank balance has landed him in an unpleasant situation after he was slapped with $130,000 ?ne for speeding in Finland . This means we can use nature and its resources but not without reason. 20 October A SOCIETY is for the people. Software information technology and digital networks ruled the ?fth phase. The sixth phase is dominated by green nanotechnology, renewable energy, industrial ecology, whole system design, radical resource productivity and sustainability. 6 NOVEMBER 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 THE TIMES OF INDIA. 17 October Finland fines tycoon $130,000 for speeding Juha Sipilä is the Chairman of the Centre Party and a member of Local Council in Kempele. 046 8509282 www.ne-ra.fi - www.kalliolankansalaisopisto.fi comed the move saying ?we have worked very closely with Finnish Defence Forces in previous years and they are one of our key partners in organising the technical cyber defence exercise Locked Shields.
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Over the years, thousands of people have come together with old skiing friends in a unique atmosphere.? The three-day event, which attracted about 61,000 visitors last year, welcomes everyone, from active downhill and cross-country skiers to snow travellers. this year. ?SkiExpo has a long history,. ?People can enjoy the latest skiing movies and listen to interviews of mountain guides and moviemakers,. ?I would recommend that they start at a ski school to kick off the new hobby,. ?It has been arranged at Messukeskus Expo and the Helsin- ki Convention Centre since 1985. As long as you?re having fun with your board, you are doing it right!? Skiexpo 1-3 November Messukeskus Expo Helsinki BoardExpo 1-3 November Messukeskus Expo Helsinki TEEMU HEL JO Skiexpo The largest winter sports fair of the Nordic Countries, Skiexpo, starts tomorrow, and will revolve around the theme ?free skiing. ?During the weekend there will also be skiing competitions in a rail jam. Kunnas continues. ?BoardExpo?s overall goal has been to be a place where people can and want to hang out the whole day, perhaps even the whole weekend?. Henri Kunnas concludes with a few words for those who would like to try these disciplines. and maybe physics ? sets up boundaries. says Anne Larilahti, Managing Director of the Finnish Ski Area Association (Suomen Hiihtokeskusyhdistus ry). ?In addition to offering good According to the FSAA, Finland has witnessed the growth of its skiing culture over the last two decades. Larilahti con?rms. Luomanpää adds. ?It?s not only about exhibitors promoting and selling their gear,? says Henri Kunnas of BoardExpo. ?Just go for it! There are no rules on how do it right, nobody can tell you what is the right way of skateboarding or snowboarding,? he says. In addition to the in?ux of foreign skiers, the country has also had the opportunity to establish itself internationally by hosting both European and World Championships. Finland?s strength, compared to other countries, is that it gives skiers the chance to ski almost everywhere. ?You can practice both downhill and cross-country skiing pretty much anywhere,. ?It?s a full-scale lifestyle event, where visitors can take part in the action. ?A good way to check for locations is the website www.ski.?, which lists ski schools and resorts in Finland.? Larilahti also encourages novice skiers to simply try. There is a skate street where we will hold a competition that is also open to the public.? For Kunnas, both skateboarding and snowboarding are more than a mere hobby. ?They are cultures, lifestyles,? he continues. These are rough times, economically speaking, but if people are doing these activities just for the sake of doing them?it tells that the culture is doing better than the economy.? ?We?ll have an indoor snowboarding competition and a Bag Jump, as well as a mini music festival and Layback Movie festival,. It?s a sport that originated in the city, which sees people glide on a metal rail while performing all sorts of tricks?. BoardExpo 2013 is an event that pays tribute to snowboarding and skateboarding. Finland?s strength, compared to other countries, is that it gives skiers the chance to ski almost everywhere.. ?Being a snow- boarder or skater de?nes people more than so-called traditional sports. this year. Prepare for winter fun Ski, snowboard and skateboard events hit Helsinki. YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES exercise, they are social sports, which allow people to see nature, alongside family and friends, from a different perspective.? Skiing in Finland Founded in 1987, the FSAA has been the umbrella organisation of Finnish ski resorts, and aims to further the interests of the sector, train its members and work on guidelines and norms for slope activities. PAT R I C K F O R S B L O M DURING THE WEEKEND, Helsinki will be a hotspot for thousands of ski, snowboard and skateboard enthusiasts. Skiexpo and BoardExpo, both held at the Messukeskus Expo, bring together novices and experts, manufacturers and consumers, for three days of fun and shared passions. The snow that recently hit parts of the country has been the prelude to the arrival of the winter, which for thousands of people in Finland is synonym with the skiing season. 31 OCTOBER . she says. ?It?s a wonderful way of familiarising themselves with the skis, getting the basics in place and understanding safety rules.? BoardExpo: taking it to the boards During the same time, Messukeskus will also host BoardExpo 2013, an event that pays tribute to snowboarding and skateboarding. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 . 6 NOVEMBER 2013 121231 OCTOBER SPORT & LEISURE HELSINKI TIMESTIMES HELSINKI SKIE XPO The largest winter sports fair of the Nordic Countries, Skiexpo, will revolve around the theme ?free skiing. explains Riikka Luomanpää, Communications Of?cer of Messukeskus Expo. ?Only your imagination . ?Both downhill and cross-country skiing are great outdoor sports,
Those who succeed in reaching the topten list of the Ski Museum Lahti Ski Museum Sports Centre, Salpausselänkatu 8 Lahti Tel. It provides a wide variety of activities for a single payment on a FunAction card. No real ammunition here, but plenty of fun instead. A visit to the Lahti Ski Jump tower is probably the best way to conclude a special day ?lled with information, equipment and entertainment at the Lahti Ski Museum. The history of competitive skiing, the ski industry and virtual winter sports challenges. LAHTI SKI MUSEUM, situated at the Lahti Sports Centre, just a short walk from the city centre, offers an immersion in Finnish winter sports. From the history of competitive skiing to industrial designers, ski jumps and biathlon simulators, the venue provides an informative, yet fun, experience for visitors of all ages. The permanent exhibition Ski Game Spirit and Glistening Snow! presents the glorious history of Finnish competitive skiing. 1-7 Infopankki invites all immigrants living in Finland to take part in a video competition entitled ?My Infopankki . she says. The activities are mostly for groups, and they are opportunities for meeting with old friends or making new ones. The sports include the regular kinds of football, swimming, badminton and ?oorball, to name but a few. More unusual alternatives are also available, such as CityBattle, climbing, krumping and popping. ?Due to the nature of the activities the classes are sometimes full, while at other times fewer people turn up. says youth sports instructor Lauri Immonen. If hitting the gym sounds more appealing than taking part in group lessons, Latokartano Sports Hall?s gym may be visited every Saturday from 10 to 11.30. With the array of different dance genres, group sports and indoor activities, adolescents should ?nd some sport of interest to pursue. As the spring subsides, the activities extend to outdoor facilities, with options such as street basketball, fastscoop and other experimental sports to choose from. More information www.funactionnuorille.fi tel. she describes. Competitions, games and music were also featured amongst the activities. FunAction Spring 2013 continues until 31 May, and the card may be purchased for 20 euro from Liiikuntamylly. +358 (0)3 814 4523 hiihtomuseo@lahti.fi Open: Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00 weekends 11:00-17:00 Tickets . Sports chef Hannele Haverinen from the Sports Department of Helsinki says that the activities are greatly in?uenced and arranged by the wishes of Funarit, as well as other youngsters, of course. ?The most popular sports are climbing, dances, gymnastics, parkour and the trampoline,. In addition, the venue also hosts the archives of the Finnish Ski Association and Lahti Ski Club, as well as those of the Nordic World Ski Championships organised in Lahti in 1978, 1989 and 2001. Those who would like to study skiing in greater depth will ?nd all they could ask for in these archives. The museum also features a more laid-back and playful side, which is targeted to skiing enthusiasts of all ages. The so-called Ski Fun section gives visitors the chance to have fun with a series of winter sports challenges. The ski jumping simulator, for instance, will take players all the way up to the top of the greatest ski jump in Lahti for a breath-taking virtual jump. participation in the activities on a weekly basis,. Visitors will be taken on a journey of discovery at the Ski Stadium and the Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti, from the 1920s all the way to 2001. Held until the end of the year, it will give people the opportunity to observe the development of the sector, from small workshops to the whole industry. By placing a particular focus on Finnish ski designers and innovators, the exhibi- tion aims at bringing people closer to the various types of skis that have been used by thousands of Finnish skiers throughout the years. Old ski smiths used to design practical utility skis, and innovative types of ski, that included unique graphic elements, are all featured here. All those interested in knowing more about how Finnish cross-country skiing has developed over the decades, in terms of equipment, should visit this exhibition. The collection of the Lahti Ski Museum includes different kind of gear, from skis and sticks, to clothing, books, medals, photographs and stamps. ?During the summer we have free activities at different events and adventure sports, rock climbing and paddling, for instance.? The youth group Funarit is closely involved in planning and arranging these activities. The development of competitive cross-country skiing and ski jumping will be showcased during the tour, which also features information on many famous Finnish sportswomen and sportsmen. The temporary exhibition Finnish Ski . 6 NOVEMBER 2013 31 OCTOBER . that is played with soft balls, which are thrown at adversaries. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 13 13 L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä FunAction for the young Sports activities for adolescents is easy and fun. A N N I K A R A U TA KO U R A HEL SINKI TIMES is a sports activity project that began in 2009. ?Our goal is to see active participation in all sports, naturally, and we follow the adolescents. (09) 310 87893 A variety of sports can be accessed with FunAction Card. The legacy of Finnish skiing will get home with a diploma that certi?es their great performance. In addition, at Ski Fun it is also possible to experience downhill skiing on a simulator and even biathlon, which features shooting with an optical gun. CityBattle is a city ?war. One can never know.? la, Latokartano, Pakila and Kallahti. In addition to group activities, a personal gym routine may be outlined upon request, along with exercise tips. Obstructions can be constructed out of whatever objects are available. Youngsters can buy a FunAction card for 20 euro, and FUNACTION Where do these sports take place then? The locations include the regular gathering places of young sports enthusiasts, such as Liikuntamylly, Pallomylly and Itäkeskus Swimming Hall. FunAction extends to different parts of Helsinki, Latokartano Sports Hall, the comprehensive school of Jakomäki and Tapulikaupunki. FunAction arranges different sports events, and this year has already seen one FunAction event in early January. The programme is extensive, with activities taking place from Monday to Friday at Liikuntamylly, Itäkeskus Swimming Hall, Malmi and to some extent also Tapulikaupunki, Tapani- attend any class they wish. ?No advance bookings or registrations or commitments are required,. The free event involved basketball, ?oorball, table tennis, climbing and badminton at Liikuntamylly. five tips for people moving to Finland?. For more information, please visit www.infopankki.fi/video-competition L AH T I CI T Y MUSEUM / MIA SA ARINEN YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES Give your tips for people moving to Finland Make a video and win a tablet computer! Finland in your language The collection of the Lahti Ski Museum includes different kind of gear, from skis and sticks, to clothing, medals and photographs. www.infopankki.fi. The FunAction card also enables the use of the ClimbStation mobile climbing wall at Liikuntamylly daily. From Ski Smiths to Industrial Designers, on the other hand, will introduce visitors to the long tradition of ski manufacturing in Finland. SPORT & LEISURE HELSINKI HELSINKI TIMESTIMES 31 OCTOBER
Visitors can see swans migrating, ?shes splashing about in the water and even an elk moving around. What makes the Room of Silence unique is the fact that all these events happen in a virtual landscape. The space, which was displayed in the Finnish pavilion at the EXPO 2000 in Hanover, allowed the pavilion to be voted the best stand of the exhibition on three occasions. The Forest of the Finns presents the folkloristic approach . The thematically grouped exhibits highlight different developmental phases of forests in Finland and around the world. Angry Birds has established itself as an international brand and Supercell?s Clash of Clans and Hay Day, which have been top-selling apps in several parts of the world, represent a more recent successful story for the Finnish startup scene. ?The contagious buzz of the Finnish startup sector is a result of the energy surrounding the ecosystem and the mindset that it instills in the population,. Lusto Finnish Forest Museum, located in Punkaharju (about 300 kilometres north-east of Helsinki), introduces visitors to the Finnish forest culture and man?s relationship with its green natural surroundings. The basic permanent exhibition presents the interaction between man and the forest from past to present, as well as future visions of forest culture. adds Laura Honkapirtti, who is also part Creating the success stories of the future Held at the Helsinki Cable Factory on 13-14 November, Slush is a nonpro?t technology and startup event that gathers some of the most promising companies from Northern Europe, Russia and beyond to meet with top-tier investors and media from all around the world. The list of guest speakers of this year?s edition of Slush includes Supercell?s Co-Founder and CEO Ilkka Paananen, Toomas Hendrik Ilves . livelihood. ?People come to enjoy the nice atmosphere and play games, look at new interesting electronics, as well as new trends and products in photography.? Those interested in photography will not only ?nd a wide selection of products, but also presentations on both photography and imaging. The Game Stage also offers a rich programme that gamers should not miss.? Traditionally, DigiExpo has been the place to launch new games for the Christmas market and it has allowed people to test them at the stands and see them on the Game Stage. The last ingredient of DigiExpo is the consumer home electronics sector. The latest TVs, sound systems, computers, telephones and many other gadgets will all be showcased during the fair. ?In addition to new televisions and phones visitors should have a look at Hi?Expo, which features highquality audio and imaging electronics.? Startup and entrepreneurial events, video games and home electronics products displays all make November in Finland a very busy month. The golden age of buck saws, lumberjacks and Finnhorses are the focus of the Old Logging Site, which is part of the permanent exhibition. Lusto . Old-time logging sites and timber ?oating routes are documented through articles, photographs and ?lms that will take enthusiasts for a journey back in time. TAT I A N A PAV L O VA YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES Lusto Finnish Forest Museum introduces visitors to the Finnish forest culture and man?s relationship with its green natural surroundings.. ?However, what makes this 54-hour gathering special is the fact that there are also a lot of participants from other disciplines such as natural sciences, law, humanities, etc,? he continues. he says. says Fabian Sepúlveda of Startup Weekend Helsinki. explains Povilas Valiauga, another member of the Startup Weekend Helsinki organising team. and Electronic Arts?s former CEO John Riccitiello. The event is open to everyone with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology or who is simply curious about what is happening nowadays in the Northern European startup scene. Startup Weekend, on the other hand, focuses more on putting together developers, researchers, scientists and other entrepreneurial enthusiasts to create and develop ideas into businesses. The event, which is supported by the Kauffman Foun- L E H T I K U VA / P E K K A S A K K I YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES dation, one of the world?s largest organisations supporting entrepreneurship, has been held hundreds of times around the world. Here, visitors can learn more about forest experimentations, from the early 20th century to today. The golden age of buck saws, lumberjacks and Finnhorses are the focus of the Old Logging Site, which is also part of the permanent exhibition. the President of Estonia . The museum showcases several pictures that bear witness to many everyday practices and situations, which are rarely available to the general public to see. are now thinking about startups and not just focusing on ?nding a job.? Finland never sleeps Startup and entrepreneurial events, video games and electronics displays. of the Startup Weekend Helsinki organising team. NOVEMBER might be a very dark month, but it is de?nitely one of the most buzzing periods of the year. towards the forest, while Machine Age takes a look at the mechanisation of timber harvesting, as well as the development of the lumber industry and forest economics. ?Furthermore, newly graduated students For a few weeks, Helsinki will host a series of events that gather entrepreneurs and investors, as well as gamers and electronics enthusiasts. Not just business November will not simply be a month ?lled with entrepreneurship-oriented events. In fact, it will also be the time of the year where gamers, photographers and all those passionate about digital products can gather. DigiExpo, the largest exhibition that presents consumer home electronics, video games and photography, will take place at the Helsinki Convention Centre (Messukeskus) this weekend. ?There is a lot to do during the fair,. For a few weeks, Helsinki will host a series of events that gather entrepreneurs and investors, as well as gamers and electronics enthusiasts. The UK version of Wired magazine recently named Helsinki one of Europe?s best startup cities. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 LIFESTYLE HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / J A R N O M E L A A closer look at the magical Finnish forest Lusto Museum presents the Finnish forest culture and the man-forest interaction. The temporary exhibition the Year of the Bear, showcased until mid-November, presents the life of Finland?s national animal: the bear. Here, information on the current situation of this animal is combined with more mythical elements, creating an intriguing and unique experience for both animal lovers and myth-seekers. Then there is From Tree to Feet, a temporary section available to the public until the beginning of 2014. Through the years, wood has been used in Finland as material used to make footwear, among other things. ?As organisers, we put a lot of effort into trying to promote entrepreneurship in disciplines beyond ICT and technology.? For Fabian Sepúlveda, the success story of Finland?s startup industry also lies in the different mindset that graduate students have. The Finnish Forest Museum Lustontie 1 Punkaharju Tel.: +358 15 345 100 Web: www.lusto.fi Email: lusto@lusto.fi Open: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (from October to December) Tickets ?5-10 LUS TO / T IMO K ILPEL ÄINEN Traditionally, DigiExpo has been the place to launch new games for the Christmas market and it has allowed people to test them. THE FOREST has always been the cornerstone of Finnish culture and the basis of many Finns. It rotates around the life of Pentti Väänänen, a forestry technician who was particularly skillful and accurate in recording what he had seen during his career. ?The Finnish startup scene, which I think is one of the best in Europe, is based on a strong grassroots entrepreneurial movement, which is driving and supporting the ecosystem,. says Teija Armanto of Messukeskus. ?In addition, there?s a series of events like Slush, that attract investors and companies from nearby areas like Russia and other Baltic countries,. The Finnish version of Startup Weekend will take place at the Viikki campus of the University of Helsinki on 22-24 November. ?Typically, during Startup Weekend events, teams come up with new mobile applications, web solutions and similar products, as many participants have coding, design or business development skills,. 14 31 OCTOBER . In addition, they also showcase topics such as forestry work and the relationships of Finns with forests. The Room of Silence, part of the permanent exhibition, gives museum-goers the opportunity to experience the peace and quiet of nature. From Tree to Feet gives visitors the opportunity to observe both museum items and modern creations by Finnish footwear designers that make use of the natural resource. Last, but not least, The Forest Where I Found Myself, an additional temporary space hosted at Lusto Museum until the beginning of next year. DigiExpo will give them the opportunity to look at some of the best offers around, while listening to top-notch speakers. This weekend, some of the latest video games and consoles will be presented in Helsinki, as Armanto con?rms. ?Visitors will have the chance to try the Playstation 4 and Xbox One for the ?rst time in Finland. the myths, beliefs and stories
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f i HI YA L MA A Nepalese Cuisine Since 1993 The Oldest Nepalese Restaurant in Finland Korkeavuorenkatu 27 Helsinki Tel. www.dongbeihu.fi. His outspoken personality attracted people and it was very interesting to see the art of making this cocktail, containing Peachtree, pink grapefruit juice, some Ginger Joe and a nice lemon twist in the glass with a piece of strawberry on the rim giving it an extra touch. It was the perfect way to bid farewell this event until next year. PUBS . The fair gets bigger every year, with 115 exhibitors and about 2000 journalists attending. I raise my glass to wine! What better way to end this day than by having a tasting of top quality wines from all around the world. ?The best cheddar in the whole world,? he kept repeating, and it was a tasty surprise: who would have thought that these two completely opposite ?avours would make such a harmonious combination. (09) 694 4207 Mon-Fri 10.30-21.00 Sat 10.30-19.00 Sun 11.00-18.00 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 . Sun 2pm-10pm Korkeavuorenkatu 47 . From 24-27 October, we could take a trip around all of Europe, Africa and the land down under, tasting all their specialties. I was honoured to assist at this important exhibition and was able to appreciate the culinary art at close range. Later on, I pleased myself tasting wines from California, Germany, France and Italy. Top-right: wide selection of the best french and italian cheeses at France & Fromages. Bottom-right: Organically grown olives and other delicacies at 1001 Flavours. Food, Wine and really good living For the 7th time, Messukeskus hosts one of the most important events in Helsinki, with at least 115 entrepreneurs and wine producers. VA L E R I E B RU N HEL SINKI TIMES weekend was devoted to the greatest pleasures in life, such as food and wine, at Messukeskus this month. It was an experience to see the very skilled bartender make it. I left feeling slightly lightheaded but happy and satis?ed of what could have otherwise been a rather ordinary Sunday. *China Tiger BEER HOUSE KAISLA Vilhonkatu 4 Mon-Thu 13?02, Fri-Sat 13?03, Sun 13?02 www.oluthuone.com Authentic Chinese food in the heart of Helsinki Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat Noon-11pm . the list goes on and on. This exhibition was a perfect chance for many new entrepreneurs to introduce AN ENTIRE Eteläesplanadi 24 tel. 16 EAT & DRINK 31 OCTOBER . (09) 611 217 Mon-Tue 10.30-23.00 Wed-Sat 10.30-24.00 Sun 12.00-23.00 Forum Mannerheimintie 20 tel. Helsinki . (09) 647 551, mob 040 7347 638 www.himalaya.fi themselves to potential customers. There also were mouth-watering Austrian apple strudel and Bavarian pretzels. I came across several producers introducing new products or promoting healthy food that has been wrongfully neglected. A perfect example is Bear?s Garlic, also called Wild Garlic, a healthy and delicious potherb that has grown in the forests of Europe for centuries and is considered a perfect herb to treat high blood pressure. This herb is dif?cult to harvest but Der Bärlauchbauer (Bear?s Garlic in German) the German farm and team that introduced me to this healthy treat, has come up with a sophisticated method to harvest it while preserving the leaf and retaining most of its healthy ingredients and ?avour. Tel +358 (0)9 495 098 hu@dongbeihu.fi . BARS Red Punch cocktail to finish the day in style. Long lines formed to taste hand-cooked Kettle Chips, another English product that attracted masses of people with unusual ?avours. IKEA did not miss this opportunity to introduce their low-priced and easy-to-prepare culinary specialties such as sweet pickles in a jar and corn bread dough in a carton. This and a lot more were presented in over 2400 square metres of exhibition area. British culinary taste is often judged as strange, peculiar and not easily appreciated, and I second that motion most of the time; today, however, I stand corrected. Crawling back to my French roots, I could not help but sample some delicious Brie and Camembert cheese at 1001 Flavours, where Ali Chehboun, a French producer bringing all-natural and organic French and Italian products to Finland, indulged me with his organic cheese, some dry saucisson (sausage), olives and sun-dried tomatoes. On the sweet side, Lindt and Fazer were the stars of the event, introducing innovative ?avours and beautiful dragon-shapes carved in chocolate. m a n h a t t a n s t e a k h o u s e . This leaf can be added to your oil, butter and pesto or to soups and stews. ?Would you like to go to heaven, darling?? Is what a very friendly British host from British Fudge Company asked me as I passed by and offered me a nice piece of cheddar cheese topped with a generous layer of handmade passion curd. Ignoring my diet for the weekend, I travelled to each and every stand tasting cheeses, breads, spices, chocolate. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES VA L E R I E B RU N VA L E R I E B RU N VA L E R I E B RU N RESTAURANTS . It had been a long journey, so I indulged myself with a couple of glasses. Last year?s wine area?s main attraction was the champagne bar; this year, champagne was put in the spotlight with a beautiful champagne bottle tower in the middle of the exhibition area and a very amusing mime following people and making them laugh. After having my turn with the mime, and taking a picture of his funny appearance, I started my tasting with a small glass of champagne to honour last year?s leader. +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 Open Mon-Fri 11-23, weekends 12-23, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-15 Contact Ratakatu 1B, 00120 Helsinki. Book your table tel. My favourite was the Italian Sartori di Verona, a very rich and aromatic white wine scented with fruits and honey. Lastly, Viinimaa offered me a Red Punch cocktail
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A. 18 WHERE TO GO 31 OCTOBER . The unknown is dark at first, or at least obscure,. Bach: St John Passion Dramatisation of the St John Passion directed Erik Söderblom. Sello Hall Soittoniekanaukio 1A Tickets ?19.50-28 www.sellosali.fi Sun 3 November Club Reggae Sundays Christopher Martin (JAM). Kaiku Kaikukatu 4 Helsinki Tickets ?19.50 Mon 4 November Helsinki Eye and Ear Control Vol. 5 Borbetomagus (USA), Bill Orcutt (USA), Janne Westerlund. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?16.50 www.kuudeslinja.com Wed 6 November Annihilator (CAN), The Generals (SWE) Metal. Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Helsinki Tickets ?28 www.elmu.fi Wed 6 November Etnosoi! New Nordic Native Tour (DNK/ SWE/FIN). Vuotalo Mosaiikkitori 2 Helsinki Tickets ?10/12 www.vuotalo.fi THEATRE & DANCE Thu 31 October-Sun 3 November Sirkus Finlandia ?Finland´s national circus?. Kaisaniementie 3 Tickets ?16-32 www.sirkusfinlandia.fi Thu 31 October, Fri 1 & Sat 2 November Zero Gravity Company Will Have Sex for Love Salla Hakanpää: Pinta Double bill evening of contemporary circus. Cirko Kaasutehtaankatu 1 Helsinki Tickets ?18/25 www.cirko.fi Fri 1 November Jemina . ?Once again I am trying to break down what I have done, and oppose to where I am going. According to the artist herself, in Nine Lives and the Foyers she moves from one place to another. Act as you?d know her Jyrki Karttunen´s solo work combining stand-up comedy, soft porn cabaret and contemporary dance. Helsinki City Theatre, Studio Elsa Ensi Linja 2 Helsinki Tickets ?26 www.hkt.fi Tue 5 November Kadavar (GER) Psychedelic rock. Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Helsinki Tickets ?16.50 www.elmu.fi Fri 2 & Tue 5 November Ohad Naharin: Deca Dance Helsinki World-famous choreographer´s new production. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Helsinki Tickets ?19-105 www.opera.fi Wed 6 November Anna Puu Unplugged Acoustic pop. Sello Hall Soittoniekanaukio 1A Helsinki Tickets ?24.50/25 www.sellosali.fi Fri 1-Sat 9 November Moving in November The oldest and most significant contemporary dance festival in Helsinki. Various venues Tickets ?15-32 www.movinginnovember.fi Wed 6 November Russian Circles (USA), Chelsea Wolfe (USA) Industrial/gothic folk. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki Tickets ?19.50/20 www.tavastiaklubi.fi EXHIBITIONS Until Sun 10 November Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg A blend of fantasy and nightmare created by the Swedish contemporary artist duo. 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 Helsinki Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Tickets ?0/6/8 www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi Until Tue 31 December Mad about Helsinki A unique overview of the city´s history and beloved places. Helsinki City Museum Sofiankatu 4 Helsinki Open: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 Thu 9:00-19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Free entry Until Sun 12 January 2014 Aesthete Extarordinaire Birger Kaipiainen´s ceramic fantasies. EMMA . she says. In 2000, Susi was nominated as the Young Artist of the Year in the Tampere Art Museum. Espoo Museum of Modern Art Ahertajantie 5 Helsinki Open: Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets ?0/8/10 www.emma.museum Until Sun 12 January 2014 Trees Are Poems Kristoffer Albrecht, Taneli Eskola, Ritva Kovalainen & Pentti Sammallahti. Sinebrychoff Art Museum Bulevardi 40 Helsinki 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 Until Sun 19 January 2014 Kiasma Hits Classics of Finnish contemporary art and famous international artworks. Kiasma Mannerheiminaukio 2 Helsinki Open: Tue 10:00-17:00 Wed-Fri 10:00-20:30 Sat 10:00-18:00 Sun 10:00-17:00 Tickets ?0/8/10 www.kiasma.fi Until Sun 2 February 2014 Transformation: Towards a Sustainable Future How to you build or renovate your home to balance human needs with the demands of ecological sustainability? 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 9 February 2014 On the Shores of the Lake Exhibition dedicated to the fascinating artist community that lived on the shores of Lake Tuusula at the turn of 20th century. Ateneum Art Museum Kaivokatu 2 Tickets ?0/10/12 www.ateneum.fi. S. Mozart: The Magic Flute An immortal score, engaging fairy tale, and light-hearted farce. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Helsinki Tickets ?15-91 www.opera.fi Thu 31 October-Wed 6 November The Sibelius Academy Opera Strauss: Die Fledermaus. Music Centre Sonore Mannerheimintie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?10/20/30 www.musiikkitalo.fi Tap into untouched human potential Helsinki Times can help you find international and motivated workforce In today?s labour market the most difficult task is attracting the best possible applicants for the vacancy on offer. To place recruitment adverts in Helsinki Times, please contact adv@helsinkitimes.fi or phone +358 9 689 7422 www.helsinkitimes.fi Kunsthalle Helsinki Nervanderinkatu 3 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 Fri 1 November Lighthouse Project, Kuudes Silmä Punk/rock. Semifinal Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki Tickets ?8.50 www.semifinal.fi Sat 2 November Anna von Hausswolff (SWE) Interesting singer-songwriter. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki Tickets ?16.50/17 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Fri 1 November Dark Tranquillity (SWE), Omnium Gatherum Death metal. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Helsinki Tickets ?26.50/27 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Sat 2 November Hurts (UK) Synth pop. Helsinki Ice Hall Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13 Helsinki Tickets ?47 Fri 1 November Tusovka: Etnosoi! 2013 Kick-off club Jargoslavia & Nayekhovichi (RUS). Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 Helsinki Tickets ?10.50-12 www.korjaamo.fi Fri 1 November The View (UK) Indie rock from Scotland. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Tickets ?11.50 www.kuudeslinja.com Fri 1 November Airbourne (AUS), Black Spiders (UK), Corroded (SWE) Hard rock. The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 Helsinki Tickets ?39/40 www.thecircus.fi Fri 1 November Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem The Finnish National Opera Orchestra and Chorus perform Brahms´ monumental work with soprano Soile Isokoski and baritone Jaakko Kortekangas as soloists. St. Susi creates powerful paintings, where an ebullient joy of life and peculiar obscurity meet. In the Korjaamo Gallery´s exhibition, Susi introduces a series of completely new works. Susi, one of the most successful Finnish contemporary painters, paints with discipline and enormous intensity, using thick layers of paint and strong colours that fuse metallic glow into a voluminous texture. In 2012, Susi?s works from the years 2011 and 2012 were showcased in an extensive solo exhibition at the Helsinki Art Museum Tennispalatsi. Until Sun 24 November Korjaamo Gallery Töölönkatu 51 B Free entry www.korjaamo.fi MUSIC Thu 31 October The Other Europeans Klezmer and lautari musicians from seven countries. Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48 Helsinki Tickets ?29 www.savoyteatteri.fi Thu 31 October Frank McComb (USA) & Friends American soul singer and keyboardist. Music Centre Black Box Mannerheimintie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?10/20/30 www.musiikkitalo.fi Thu 31 October The National (USA) Melancholic indie rock. Helsinki Ice Hall Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13 Helsinki Tickets ?42-56 Thu 31 October NOVUS II: Waxahatchee (US), Swearin. John´s Church Korkeavuorenkatu 12 Tickets ?12/21/25 www.opera.fi Sat 2 November Nina Mya With Henri Mäntylä Quartet: Tribute To Carmen Mcrae Jazz. Koko Jazz Club Hämeentie 3 Tickets ?11.50-16.50 www.kokojazz.fi Sat 2 November Risto, Muuan Mies Pop/rock. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B Tickets ?10.50/12 www.korjaamo.fi Sat 2 November Halloween in HEL The 69 Eyes, Sleep Of Monsters, Neu Zaum, DJ Matt Groom (UK). Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Tickets ?17.50 www.elmu.fi Sat 2 November The Night of the Hymns The Helsinki Music Centre Choir and Tapani Länsiö, conductor. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?14.50/20.50 www.musiikkitalo.fi Sat 2 November J. Since then, she has had several solo exhibitions around Finland and Europe, as well as taken part in various group exhibitions. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES COMPILED BY ANNA-MAIJA LAPPI JANNE PIE TIL ÄINEN Nine Lives and the Foyers Until Sun 17 November Timo Heino Installations and collages by one of the most uncompromising Finnish contemporary artists. Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace Salomonkatu 15 Helsinki Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-19:00 Tickets ?0/8/10 Nanna Susi´s exhibition Nine Lives and the Foyers will be on display at the Korjaamo Gallery until 24 November. (US), Delay Trees Lo-fi indie pop. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?13.50/14 www.kuudeslinja.com Sahara (2013), oil on canvas by Finnish painter Nanna Susi. Thu 31 October Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Fabio Biondi & Baroque Music. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?7-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi Thu 31 October Cherry & The Vipers Rock. Le Bonk Yrjönkatu 24 Helsinki Tickets ?8.50 www.lebonk.fi Thu 31 October W
Arin Ilejay stepped behind the kit for their latest record Hail to the King. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 19 Film Getting the (box office) booty has been the remarkable success of actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt in recent years, that one can easily forget that he made his debut all those years ago as a youngster on TV with Third Rock From the Sun. After roles in the likes of Inception (2010), 50/50 (2011) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), the actor steps behind the camera for his feature directorial debut this week in Don Jon. Fair enough. Approach with caution. Finally, Stephen King?s Carrie receives a reboot, as is Hollywood?s want these days. Here, Chloë Grace Moretz stars as the teenage girl who discovers she has the extraorSUCH dinary ability to move objects by the power of her thoughts alone. Meanwhile, Pekka Halonen, Ellen Thesleff and Väinö Blomstedt were studying at the Finnish Art Society?s Drawing School in the Ateneum building. The exhibition also features works from the likes of Adolf von Becker, Albert Edelfelt, A.W. A host of concerts, workshops and presentations of musical instruments will be on offer, along with the launch of a new children?s CD, Pieni Tiikeri (little tiger). Etnosoi! 6-10 November Helsinki www.globalmusic.fi L I V E N AT I O N J A M E S O . Released in August the album charted at number one around the world, including here in Finland. With the band?s name sometime abbreviated as A7X, they are performing at Hartwall Areena on Wednes- day 6 November, as a part of a world tour sharing the bill with Five Finger Death Punch and Device. the ?rst time. Their fanbase was to grow exponentially with the arrival of City of Evil, an album that focused more on a hard rock sound that ensured their accessibility to a wider audience. The unfortunate death of drummer James ?The Rev? Sullivan in 2009 was not the ideal way for the band to celebrate its ?rst decade together, but the recruitment of former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy saw the ship steadied. Little Tiger Party, will be taking over the space at Malmitalo on Father?s Day. Hitting the number one spot with their ?fth album Nightmare in 2010, things bordered on Spinal Tap parody with another new drummer arriving to Putting art into FOKUS J A M E S O . Finch, Eero Järnefelt, Elias Muukka, Ilja Repin, Helene Schjerfbeck, Ada Thilén, Ville Vallgren, Alfred Wahlberg, Torsten Wasastjerna and Maria Wiik. Avenged Sevenfold 6 November, 18:30 Tickets ?63.50 Areenankuja 1 Helsinki Fokus: Contemporary Art 125 Years Ago Until 22 March Ateneum Kaivokatu 2 Helsinki. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES from the same part of the world, Huntington Beach, California, as thrash metal pioneers Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold has enjoyed a widespread commercial acceptance that generally has avoided their heavy neighbours over the years. Forming in 1999, the band stormed into the spotlight COMING with a metalcore sound of Sounding the Seventh Trumpet that quickly won them over in the eyes of the metal fraternity. Lucky for you that Etnosoi! is being staged once again, from 6-10 November. Heading the line up this year is English folk artist Sam Lee, performing his ?rst gig ever here, accompanied by a group affectionately known as his friends. With his debut album Ground Of Its Own dropping in June last year, his street cred re- Down from the beach J A M E S O . the voices of: Kari Ketonen, Sampo Sarkola Carrie Release Date: 1 November Director: Kimberly Peirce Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore SEEKING a refuel of your stocks of international sounds. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES Don Jon (K16) Release Date: 1 November Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson Betoniyö Release Date: 1 November Director: Pirjo Honkasalo Starring: Johannes Brotherus - Jari Virman Boule & Bill Release Date: 1 November Director: Alexandre Charlot, Franck Magnier, Juha Wuolijoki Feat. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore in a scene of Carrie. GLANCING back a century and a quarter ago, Ateneum Art Museum is presenting a new FOKUS exhibition featuring artworks that were either made or acquired for the museum?s collections 125 years ago. nen the musical director of the concert. But with loopy religious mother Julianne Moore keeping her under wraps, things turn ugly when Carrie is invited to the high-school prom and looks like being accepted by the ?cool kids. Sámi culture is also represented this year by the provocative exhibition Suohpanterror at Kirjasto 10, challenging viewers to recognise ongoing local ethnic struggles. Eight stars from the Nordic countries are coming together for the New Nordic Native Tour concert, Iraqi Nadin Al Khalidi and Mizgin from Kurdistan will be performing, along with Andalusian ?amenco singer Cinta Hermo, and Mia Simanainen ceived an immediate boost, as clutch of tunes featured mixes from Nick Drake producer John Wood. Retitled from Don Jon?s Addiction after making a huge splash at this year?s Sundance Festival, here Gordon-Levitt plays a womaniser by the name of Jon Martello. See, our muscle-bound protagonist is a hit with the ladies, but still can?t quite get his addiction to Internet porn in check. The two siblings get more than they bargained for as they come across a range of goings-on they?d rather not have set eyes on. Based on the cult comic book, which is among the best-selling French-language comics, Boule & Bill arrives to audiences hungry for some big screen action for their favorite characters. Aside from considerable acclaim, the ?lm has also come under ?re from the Italian American One Voice Coalition, who took considerable offense to the Italian-American stereotypes on display. On the local scene, Betoniyö follows 14-year-old Simo around Helsinki for one night, as he sets out in search of himself with the company of his brother, Illka, who is about to commence his prison sentence the following day. Then again, there?s always the sterling original to fall back on if needs be. Maria Kalaniemi celebrates 30 years of accordion brilliance. Concerts for culture J A M E S O . The album was also nominated for the Mercury Prize. Artists from closer to home include a concert in honour of renowned Sámi artist Nils-Aslak Valkeapää. Celebrating the performer in sound, poetry and pictures, both Finnish and Norwegian joik singers and musicians bring his work to life, with composer/musician Seppo Paroni Paakkunai- Containing several iconic pieces that have since become recognised as classics, the exhibition offers a wealth of local talent for visitors to enjoy. 1888 saw a wide variety of local talent creating works both here and abroad, with the museum opening its doors to the public for from the world of Finnish jazz. Meanwhile, a separate event sees acclaimed accordion artist Maria Kalaniemi celebrating 30 years as an artist at this year?s festival. Finally, for the kids, Etnosoi! For Children . Things reach a head when he meets Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore, and begins to come to terms with the complexities of love, and the damaging fallout of his addiction. Given the acting talent involved, one is inclined to believe it. While Helene Schjerfbeck was putting the ?nishing touches to her painting The Convalescent, Akseli Gallen-Kallela was working in Paris. Advance word, unfortunately has been woeful. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES The Chicago bluesman Eddy ?The Chief. in class. Boys Don?t Cry director Kimberly Peirce steps into the shoes of Brian de Palma for what is being touted as being better than you may expect. Clearwater is comin the fold soon after. CULTURE HELSINKI TIMES 31 OCTOBER
Starring: Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher. USA/2010. 21.00 Hitch FILM Directed by: Andy Tennant. Starring: Kevin James, Eva Mendes, Will Smith. USA/2005. 23.25 Urban Legend (K16) FILM Directed by: Jamie Blanks. Starring: Alicia Witt, Jared Leto, Joshua Jackson. USA/1998. 01.30 Spartacus: Veneance (K18) 02.30 Just for Laughs 03.00 The Rundown (K16) FILM Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: The Rock, Seann William Scott. USA/2003. 04.50 Star Trek: The Next Generation 2.11. TV1 YLE TEEMA The Peacemaker Sub 21.00 08.05 Chatsworth 15.05 Yle News in English 15.30 Keeping Up Appearances 16.00 The Indian Doctor A couple of weeks have passed since Dr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini arrived in Trefelin, and colliery manager Richard Sharpe is still desperate to find a mysterious diary left behind by Prem?s predecessor, Dr Elwyn. 17.05 The Paradise 19.40 Midsomer Murders 22.00 A Touch of Frost (K16) 23.35 The Hour MTV3 08.00 Children?s Programming 10.50 Monster Jam - Behind the Scenes 14.30 Top Gear This series is about motor vehicles, primarily cars and it is the world?s most widely watched factual television programme. 17.45 Formula 1: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix SPORT In Finnish. 00.20 The Killing (K16) SUB 07.00 Children?s Programming 11.00 Rita Rocks 11.30 Bleep My Dad Says 12.00 Whitney 12.30 Up All Night 15.30 Flipping Out 16.30 Jamie?s Dream School 17.30 Masterchef USA 21.00 The Peacemaker (K16) FILM A US Army colonel and a civilian woman supervising him must track down stolen Russian nuclear weapons before they are used by terrorists. Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Bridget Moynahan, Jim Parrack. USA/2011. 23.15 Sexcetera (K18) 00.25 Emmanuelle (K18) FILM Directed by: Just Jaeckin. Starring: Sylvia Kristel, Alain Cuny, Marika Green. France/1974. 02.15 The Client List 03.10 Secret Window FILM Directed by: David Koepp. Starring: Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello. USA/2004. Hitch The Birds When a guy in New York City wants to make the right impression with a certain lady, Alex ?Hitch. USA/2005. SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.20 Eastenders 13.50 Mythbusters 14.55 The Moment of Truth 15.55 The New Normal 16.25 Eastenders 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Arrow Oliver is arrested for murder and demands that Laurel represent him in court. Later, Oliver recalls a confrontation on the island with Deathstroke. 22.30 Cops 23.00 C.S.I. directed by a young Orson Welles in 1937. Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges. USA/1980. 23.40 Mayday FILM Directed by: T.J. Starring: Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery. USA/1964. 19.00 Empire: Playing the Game DOC 21.00 Me and Orson Welles FILM A teenager is cast in the Mercury Theatre production of ?Julius Caesar. Directed by: J. Starring: Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Clare Danes. USA/2008. 22.50 Les Paul: Chasing Sound! NELONEN 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.20 Travel with Kids 13.20 Princess 15.00 What not to Wear 16.00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 21.30 Airplane! FILM An airplane crew takes ill. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, KarlUrban, Rosamund Pike. Starring: Ashton Holmes, Emily Blunt, Ian A. Starring: Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker. USA/2008. 00.45 Marnie (K16) FILM Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock. Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock. Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler Nicholson. USA/1985. 23.00 The Ruins (K18) FILM A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins. Starring: Michael Gambon, Danny Lee Wynter, Rupert Penry-Jones. UK/2007. NELONEN 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.15 Travel with Kids 12.50 Travel with Kids 15.00 What Not to Wear 16.00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 20.00 Once Upon a Time Gold attempts to bring back Belle?s memories by spending more time with her. 21.00 Criminal Minds 23.20 NCIS Los Angeles The tin soldier clue and a break-in lead Callen to an old acquaintance, grim but informative dodgy businessman Arkady Kolcheck. 00.20 Nurse Jackie 01.35 All in the Family TV1 YLE TEEMA Me and Orson Welles Teema 21.00 10.00 Heartbeat 15.05 Yle News in English 15.55 Chatsworth 17.08 Heartbeat 19.00 The Paradise 22.55 The Kennedys Jack must deal with the possibility that the Soviet Union is building missiles in Cuba, and work to preserve his marriage after he once again embarrassed his wife, Jackie. 23.40 Rev. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 14.05 Top Gear 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 23.05 Chapter 27 FILM A film about Mark David Chapman in the days leading up to the infamous murder of Beatle John Lennon. Starring: Alexa Nikolas, Austin Dreher. USA/2009. 17.20 Treme 18.20 Colin Davis: The Man and His Music 19.20 Benjamin Britten: War Requiem 21.00 Annie Hall FILM Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Paul Simon. USA/1977. 22.30 New Yiddish Culture NELONEN 08.00 Lego Legends of Chima 13.25 Dog Rescue 14.30 Animal ABC 15.00 Wild Life at the Zoo 15.30 Wizards of Waverly Place 16.00 America?s Funniest Home Videos 21.30 Big Momma?s House FILM Directed by: Raja Gosnell. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti. USA/2000. 00.00 Frontier(s) (K18) FILM Directed by: Xavier Gens. Starring: Karina Testa, Aurelien Wiik, Jean-Pierre Jorris. France/Switzerland/2007. 02.15 Grey?s Anatomy TV5 05.55 The King of Queens 06.15 Rules of Engagement 06.40 Cats 101 07.30 Matlock 11.55 Cupcake Girls 12.50 Keasha?s Perfect Dress 13.15 Say Yes to Dress 14.15 Long Island Medium 14.40 Too Poor for Posh School DOC 15.40 Cake Boss 16.10 My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding 17.05 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 17.40 Country Strong FILM Directed by: Shana Feste. Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leighton Meester. USA/2010. 20.00 Go On SERIES BEGINS. Following the death of his wife, a radio sport broadcaster attends a support group at the request of his employer. 21.00 Battle: Los Angeles FILM Directed by: Jonathan Liebesman. USA/1963. TV5 21.00 Friday 1.11.2013 Sub 23.20 Saturday 2.11.2013. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But do not call him Shirley. Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker. Starring: Kevin James, Eva Mendes, Will Smith. USA/2005. The Birds is one of the most shocking and memorable masterpieces by Alfred Hitchcock. Beautiful blonde Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) pursues lawyer Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) to his Bodega Bay home after they meet in a bird shop. Hitch has made a career out of coordinating a man?s first three dates so they will show him to his best advantage (for a price, of course), and more than a few have taken women to the altar they first started courting with Hitch?s help. Starring: Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy. USA/1963. 01.40 Children of the Corn (K16) FILM Directed by: Donald P. Borchers. Hitchens (Will Smith) is the man he calls. Starring: George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Armin Müller-Stahl. USA/1997. 23.20 The Birds (K16) FILM Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock. Directed by: Stephen Poliakoff. Melanie sails across the bay to deliver the gift of a lovebird to Mitch?s young sister, only to be attacked by a gull on her way back. Directed by: Andy Tennant. Directed by: Richard Linklater. Soon Mitch and Melanie are fighting for their lives against a deadly force that cannot be explained and cannot be stopped. Wallace. USA/2007. 00.50 When Holly Went Missing (K16) 02.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation 03.00 Smile TV 03.30 Porn Addiction Ruined My Life (K16) saturday 1.11. 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.20 Eastenders 13.50 Mythbusters 14.55 Supersize vs Superskinny 15.55 The New Normal 16.25 Eastenders 18.00 Glory Daze 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Fletch FILM Directed by: Michael Ritchie. P. Schaefer.S tarring: Jared Leto, Lindsay Lohan, Ursula Abbott. Suddenly thousands of birds are flocking into town, preying on schoolchildren and residents in a terrifying series of attacks. USA/2008. SUB TV5 06.00 The King of Queens 06.30 Rules of Engagement 07.00 Michaela?s Animal Road Trip 08.00 Matlock 12.00 Kitchen Boss 12.30 Cake Boss 13.00 Operation Repo 14.00 Smile TV 14.30 Hale and Pace 15.00 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 Dawson?s Creek 21.00 Secret Window FILM Directed by: David Koepp. Starring: Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello. USA/2004. 23.00 Wind Chill (K16) FILM Directed by: Gregory Jacobs. Starring: Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy. New York A spinoff of Crime Scene Investigations set in New York City. 00.00 Chuck 01.00 The Simpsons YLE TEEMA 18.00 Art of America: What Lies Beneath DOC Today Andrew uncovers the dark side of postwar consumerism and the role artists have played in challenging the status quo. 19.00 Lark Rise to Candleford 23.10 Joe?s Palace FILM A drama centered on the relationship between Elliot, a strange and wealthy Londoner, and Joe, a teenager who takes care of an empty house Elliot owns. One of the answers was found in water. 17.08 Heartbeat 22.00 SARS: Cover Up and Aftermath DOC MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 14.10 Jamie Oliver Happy Days Live 14.40 Oliver?s Twist 15.20 Middle 15.50 Pensioners Behaving Badly DOC In the last twenty years the number of over-60s serving time for a criminal offence has trebled, and they are now the fastest-growing group in British prisons. 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale 21.30 Two and a Half Men 23.20 Doom (K18) FILM Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines. Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak. But soon Hitch discovers his own romantic limitations when he falls for Sara (Eva Mendes), a journalist who has her own ideas about romance and might just expose Hitch?s underground business to the world. Directed by: Mimi Leder. Scott. Starring: AidanQuinn, Dean Cain, Kelly Hu. USA/2005. 01.25 Lost TV5 06.50 The King of Queens 07.15 Rules of Engagement 07.40 Crocodile Hunter 08.30 Matlock 12.25 Kitchen Boss 12.55 Say Yes to Dress 13.50 Crocodile Hunter 14.45 Hale and Pace 15.15 Matlock 16.10 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.10 The King of Queens 17.35 Rules of Engagement 18.05 That ?70s Show 19.05 Despicable Me FILM Directed by: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin. Directed by: Carter Smith. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES Helsinki Times TV Guide offers a selection of English broadcasting on Finnish television. thursday friday 31.10. TV1 SARS: Cover Up and Aftermath T V1 22.00 10.00 Heartbeat 15.05 Yle News in English 16.00 The Unknown Radioactive Contamination DOC How far had radioactive contamination spread ten months after the Fukushima disaster. 20 TV GUIDE 31 OCTOBER
He relocates his family from Buffalo to Northern Virginia and shortly after God (Morgan Freeman) reveals to him that a devastating flood is coming and the planet is about to be cleansed once again. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 21 Helsinki Times TV Guide offers a selection of English broadcasting on Finnish television. sunday monday 3.11. TV1 YLE TEEMA Nanny McPhee TV5 17.55 15.05 Yle News in English 15.30 Keeping Up Appearances There is a problem with the electricity supply in the church hall, so Hyacinth volunteers Richard to sort things out but does he know anything about electricity? 16.00 The Indian Doctor Mrs Sharma, the doctor?s wife, is desperate to get out of Trefelin, but when local tearaway Dan gets into trouble, only she can help him. MTV3 08.00 Children?s Programming 10.05 Beyblade: Metal Fury 11.30 At the End of My Leash 14.00 Parenthood 15.00 The Pink Panther 2 FILM Jacques Clouseau teams up with a squad of International detectives who are just as bumbling as he is. Hogan. Starring: Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts. USA/1997. 01.55 Star Trek: The Next Generation 02.50 Flashpoint 03.40 MacGyver 5.11. TV1 YLE TEEMA Rules of Engagement T V5 17.35 21.00 Mao?s Cold War: China vs USA DOC 23.30 Treme This musician-themed series is set in a New Orleans neighborhood and follows the lives of struggling artists and musicians in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. NELONEN 10.00 15.05 17.08 19.00 21.00 Heartbeat Yle News in English Heartbeat Paris Revealed DOC Downton Abbey Dame Nellie Melba sings at an extravagant house party at Downton Abbey. The Crawleys have a chance to reconnect with some old friends and acquaintances. 21.50 4.50 from Paddington FILM Directed by: Martyn Friend. Starring: Geraldine McEwan, Amanda Holden, Pam Ferris. UK/1987. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 11.35 Grand Designs This series follows people building their dream houses and all the dilemmas that come with it. 14.15 Survivor 15.20 Ben and Kate 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18.00 Emmerdale Emmerdale is a British soap opera set in Emmerdale, a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. 21.00 Touch 22.35 C.S.I. Brown and attempts to tame his seven children. Directed by: Kirk Jones. Starring: Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, Derek Jacobi. USA/2006. 19.55 My Best Friend?s Wedding FILM When a woman?s long-time friend says he is engaged, she realizes she loves him herself... USA/2005. 18.00 Monkey Business FILM A chemist finds his personal and professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees finds the fountain of youth. Directed by: Howard Hawks. Starring: Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe. USA/1952. 21.00 Sound City DOC 22.35 Yle Live: Radiohead -The King of Limbs NELONEN 11.30 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.30 Dog Rescue Animal ABC Wild Life at the Zoo The Office America?s Funniest Home Videos 21.00 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son FILM Directed by: John Whiteshell. USA/2009. 21.00 Survivor 22.40 Formula 1: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix SPORT In Finnish. 23.50 Glades SUB 07.00 Children?s Programming 11.00 The Simpsons 13.30 How I Met Your Mother 14.00 Flipping Out 15.00 The Moment of Truth 16.00 Undercover Boss USA Rich McClure, the CEO of United Van Lines, the nation?s largest moving company, asks his wife to assist him during one of his undercover jobs. 17.00 Suburgatory 17.30 Gossip Girl 20.00 Mythbusters 21.00 Sherlock Holmes FILM Directed by: Guy Ritchie. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Eddie Marsan. UK/2009. 23.30 Dr. USA/2007. Sub 21.00 Sunday 3.11.2013 TV5 21.00 Monday 4.11.2013. Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel. USA/2010. 23.15 Unnatural History 00.15 It?s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 00.45 How I Met Your Mother 01.15 The Simpsons 01.45 Hellcats 17.00 The Empire: Making Fortune A pirate treasure hunt grew into an informal empire based on trade and slavery. 20.15 Space Files 22.00 The Hound of the Baskervilles FILM Sherlock Holmes comes to the aid of his friend Henry Baskerville, who is under a family curse and menaced by a demonic dog that prowls the bogs near his estate and murders people. Directed by: Terence Fisher. Starring: Peter Cushing, André Morell, Christopher Lee. England/1957. 23.40 Enjoy poverty (K16) DOC Dutch artist Renzo Martens spent three years travelling throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo asking the question: ?Who owns poverty?? NELONEN 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.50 Princess 13.20 Princess 15.00 What Not to Wear 16.00 Prom Queen 17.00 Wild Life at the Zoo 20.00 America?s Next Topmodel 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. 23.00 Once Upon a Time 00.00 All in the Family 00.35 America?s Funniest Home Videos TV5 06.50 That ?70s Show 07.40 Jeff Corwin: Unleashed 08.30 My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding 12.25 Kitchen Boss 13.20 Jeff Corwin: Unleashed 14.45 Hale and Pace 15.15 Matlock 16.10 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.05 The King of Queens 17.35 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Dawson?s Creek 20.00 C.S.I. 21.00 Evan Almighity FILM Directed by: Tom Shadyac. Starring: John Goodman, John Michael Higgins, Jonah Hill. USA/2007. 23.55 My Best Friend?s Wedding FILM Directed by: P.J. Later, when Baxter accepts the responsibility of building a great ark and his rapidly changing physical appearance begins to draw media attention. UK/2009. Buffalo newsman Evan Baxter is elected to Congress with the slogan, ?Change the world.. Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. They stop the murder before Inspector Lestrade and the police arrive to arrest Blackwood. Jackson, Jessica Lucas. USA/2011. 23.30 Elementary 00.30 Defenders 01.30 Lost (K16) TV5 06.00 Cupcake Girls 06.25 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 06.55 Cake Boss 07.20 Go On 11.45 Matlock 13.30 Betty White?s Off Their Rockers 14.00 Little Bigfoot FILM Directed by: Art Camacho. Starring: Ross Malinger, P.J. However, Blackwood mysteriously returns from the afterlife and Inspector Lestrade summons Sherlock Holmes to help the Scotland Yard in the investigation. Hyde (K16) FILM Directed by: Maurice Phillips. Soles, Kenneth Tigar. USA/1997. 15.50 Zoo Days 17.55 Nanny McPhee FILM A mysterious woman with special powers enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Directed by: Harald Zwart, Starring: Steve Martin, Alfred Molina, Andy Garcia. and is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan - Princess Odette - but slowly loses her mind as she becomes more and more like Odile, the Black Swan. TV GUIDE HELSINKI TIMES 31 OCTOBER . Miami (K16) 23.35 Royal Pain 00.35 Mike & Molly SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.20 Eastenders 13.50 Mythbusters 15.55 The New Normal 16.25 Eastenders 18.00 Supersize vs Superskinny 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory This comedy series 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 Kitchen Nightmares USA Gordon Ramsay visits struggling restaurants across America and spends one week trying to help them become successful. 22.30 Cops 23.00 Nikita (K16) 00.00 Bones 01.00 The Simpsons 01.30 Southland (K16) 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.50 Princess 13.20 Princess 15.00 What Not to Wear 16.00 America?s Next Topmodel 21.00 Elementary 22.00 NCIS When a recruitment session of a petty officer results in murder, the NCIS team sets out to find the culprit by teaming up with Ducky?s predecessor. 23.20 Criminal Minds (K16) 00.20 NCIS Los Angeles 01.50 Elementary TV5 06.00 The King of Queens 06.25 Rules of Engagement 06.50 That ?70s Show 07.40 Must Love Cats 08.30 Matlock 12.25 Kitchen Boss Buddy cooks various ItalianAmerican dishes from his family?s recipes. 12.55 Cupcake Girls This series follows two friends running a cupcake business in Vancouver, Canada. 13.20 Must Love Cats 14.45 Hale and Pace 15.15 Matlock 16.10 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.05 The King of Queens 17.35 Rules of Engagement Two couples and their single friend, all at different stages in their relationships, deal with the complications of dating, commitment and marriage. 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Dawson?s Creek 21.00 Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (K16) FILM Directed by: George Pan Cosmatos. Starring: Steven Berkoff, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier. USA/1985. 22.55 69 Things to Do Before You Die (K16) 23.40 Eye Of The Beholder (K16) FILM Directed by: Stephan Elliott. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ashley Judd, Patric Bergin. UK/Canada/ Australia/1999. 01.40 Badass! (K18) 02.05 Rules of Engagement 02.35 Star Trek: The Next Generation 03.25 MacGyver Sherlock Holmes Evan Almighity In 1890, London detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) and his stalwart partner and flatmate Dr. Starring: John Goodman, John Michael Higgins, Jonah Hill. and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Directed by: P.J. Jekyll and Mr. Starring: John Hannah, David Warner, Gerard Horan. UK/2002. 01.30 Ring 2 (K16) FILM Directed by: Hideo Nakata. Starring: Naomi Watts, David Dorfman, Simon Baker. Hogan. Starring: Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts. USA/1997. 22.00 The Client List 23.00 Spartacus: Vengeance (K18) 00.10 Twin Peaks 01.10 Hitch FILM Directed by: Andy Tennant. Starring: Kevin James, Eva Mendes, Will Smith. USA/2005. tuesday 4.11. TV1 YLE TEEMA Black Swan Sub 21.00 10.00 Heartbeat 15.05 Yle News in 17.08 Heartbeat A British police drama series that is set in the 1960s, in the fictional Yorkshire town of Aidensfield. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 11.35 Find My Family UK 14.15 Raising Hope 17.00 The Bold and the Beautiful The drama set in the glamorous world of the Los Angeles fashion scene and focusing on the wealthy and powerful Forrest family. 18.00 Emmerdale 21.00 House This series follows an antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine and does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits. 22.35 Homeland (K16) 23.40 White Collar 00.40 Mike & Molly SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.20 Eastenders 13.50 Mythbusters 14.55 World Palooza 15.55 The New Normal The New Normal revolves around a blended family of a gay couple Bryan Collins and David Sawyer and a single mother Goldie. 16.25 Eastenders 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Suburgatory 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Black Swan (K16) FILM A ballet dancer wins the lead in ?Swan Lake. However, his befuddled family just cannot decide whether Evan is having an extraordinary mid-life crisis or is truly onto something of Biblical proportions. Directed by: Tom Shadyac. John Watson (Jude Law) race to prevent the ritual murder of a woman by Lord Henry Blackwood, who has killed five other young women similarly. Directed by: Guy Ritchie. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Eddie Marsan. Meanwhile Dr. Watson intends to get married of the gorgeous Mary Morstan while Sherlock is visited by his former lover Irene Adler that has a secret agenda
Post offices are usually open Mon-Fri 10-18. Wanha Kauppahalli ("Old Market Hall") at the Market square and Hakaniemen Kauppahalli (?Hakaniemi Market Hall?) are the most popular. 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. +10 +10 +11 +12 +25 +22 +22 +22 +23 +23 +23 +33 +33 +34 +34 +34 +35 +31 +19 +20 +20 +20 +19 +19 +19 +14 +11 +17 +18 +16 +16 +19 +11 +12 +10 +12 +11 +10 +10 +13 +12 +13 +10 +11 +10 +11 +15 +15 +17 +17 +14 +16 +14 +26 +26 +25 +26 +26 +25 +25 +10 +11 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +27 +27 +27 +26 +26 +25 +27 +29 +31 +31 +30 +30 +30 +27 +11 +10 +13 +11 +10 +9 +9 +13 +13 +13 +11 +11 +9 +10 +11 +12 +9 +11 +10 +9 +10 +30 +30 +27 +25 +28 +27 +28 +17 +17 +18 +17 +18 +20 +21 +16 +17 +19 +17 +17 +18 +19 +13 +14 +14 +10 +10 +10 +14 +23 +25 +24 +18 +17 +19 +21 +19 +20 +20 +21 +20 +20 +20 +13 +15 +14 +14 +13 +14 +15 +4 +24 +22 +23 +22 +25 +26 +23 +5 +29 +30 +31 +30 +31 +30 +30 +20 +22 +22 +19 +21 +21 +21 +14 +17 +10 +4 +3 +9 +11 +8 +9 +9 +8 +8 +9 +9 +10 +11 +12 +7 +11 +9 +10 +19 +19 +15 +13 +9 +13 +17 +7 +6 +6 +3 +5 +3 +3 +14 +14 +16 +12 +11 +11 +12 +3 +6 Fri 11/1 ?7 ?1 +3 +5 +6 +6 +8 Sat 11/2 ?1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +7 +5 +7 Sun 11/3 ?4 ?2 +1 +5 +6 Mon 11/4 0 +2 +4 +2 +6 Health advice and information call centre (if you are unsure of what to do) . See www.posti.fi Emergency Numbers. He drives an old camper van, the perfect vehicle to discover places off the beaten track, to sample the classic dishes of rural Spain. MTV3 09.45 The Young and the Restless 10.35 Emmerdale 11.35 Jamie Oliver?s Food Revolution 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 This series follows the wealthy and powerful Forrest family and their fashion house business Forrester Creations. 18.00 Emmerdale 21.00 C.S.I. Both telephone cards and Finnish SIM cards for mobile phones can be bought at R-kioski shops. Tourist Information. At these public terminals internet use is usually free of charge. Sat 11/2 +13 +7 Grocery stores. In a number of Finnish towns public internet posts are quite rare due to extensive per-person internet use at home. (K16) 23.10 Mythbusters 00.15 Listener SUB 08.25 Children?s Programming 09.20 Eastenders 13.50 Mythbusters In this series two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them. 14.55 Top Chef 15.55 The New Normal 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. 18.00 Kitchen Nightmares USA 19.30 Two and a Half Men 20.00 Big Bang Theory 20.30 The Simpsons 22.30 Cops 23.00 C.S.I. 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. For non-urgent ambulance services, dial 09 394 600, and non-urgent police matters, dial 09 1891. Market halls. 09 471 67371; Espoo: Jorvi hospital, Turuntie 150, tel. Health centres around the country are open Mon-Fri 8-16. 22 TV GUIDE 31 OCTOBER . Public phones are scarce. Includes commuter trains, buses, trams and metro. 09 4711. Wed 11/6 +1 Telephone. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 wednesday FINLAND INFO 6.11. TV1 YLE TEEMA Rick Stein?s Spain Teema 21.00 21.00 Rick Stein?s Spain DOC Rick Stein begins his culinary tour in Galicia on the Atlantic coast. Directed by: Michael Mann. Night buses operate extensively at weekends. Yliopiston apteekki (tel. Both are open Mon-Fri 8-18 and Sat 8-16 but are closed on Sundays. New York 00.00 Hellcats 01.00 The Simpsons WEATHER Banks and Bureaux de Change. On its way to the centre it stops several times but on the way to the airport only at Scandic Hotel Continental, close to the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. sudoku Religion (2012, Statistics Finland) Lutheran Church of Finland 0 +22 +1 +4 Children in need of urgent medical treatment should be taken to Lastenklinikka children?s hospital. USA/2009. +4 +4 TV5 21.00 Wednesday 6.11.2013 +7 +5 +7 76.4% Orthodox Church 1.1% other Christian 1.2% other 0.3% none 21% ?3 ?5 0 ?4 ?1 ?1 +25 +26 +28 +30 +26 +23 +23 +22 +20 +21 +20 +19 +20 +16 +18 +17 +17 +16 +15 +17 +31 +29 +30 +30 +29 +29 +29 +9 +10 +8 +9 +9 +8 +7 +7 +8 +8 +8 +8 +9 +8 +9 +9 +9 +9 +10 +9 +8 +15 +15 +13 +13 +12 +13 +13 +16 +15 +16 +17 +19 +17 +16 +12 +10 +10 +7 +7 +5 +7 +12 +13 +15 +18 +11 +12 +10 Thursday 10/31 7:39 am 4:26 pm 8:00 am 3:59 pm 7:51 am 4:36 pm 8:09 am 3:49 pm 7:49 am 4:26 pm 8:31 am 3:17 pm gle ticket fares: Helsinki (one zone) ?2.80/?2.20 from ticket machine, Helsinki-Espoo or Helsinki-Vantaa (two zones) ?4.50 and whole area (three zones) ?7.00. Most grocery stores are open Mon-Fri 7-21, Sat 7-18 and Sun 12-21. 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. Grocery stores in the Helsinki Central Railway Station tunnel are open Mon-Sat 7-22 and Sun 10-22. Fri 11/1 +11 +1 NELONEN 10.00 Heartbeat 15.05 Yle News in English 17.08 Heartbeat 19.00 Gibraltar 22.00 The Hour The Hour is struggling. The ratings are down, the reviews are terrible and Hector and Freddie are bickering like children. 23.00 SARS: Cover Up and Aftermath DOC This documentary takes a look at challenges faced by SARS survivors in China. HELSINKI TIMES SOLUTION ON PAGE 23. 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). 0 +2 +6 +4 +6 +7 +8 +8 Emergency clinics in Helsinki and Uusimaa area hospitals that are on call 24 hours a day: Helsinki: Meilahti hospital, 2nd floor, Haartmaninkatu 4, tel. Hietaniemen kauppahalli ("Hietalahti Market Hall") holds until summer 2014 the majority shops from Wanha Kauppahalli. Restaurants. Public transport operates in Helsinki and its surrounding regions from around 5:30 (6:30 at weekends) until midnight. For more information, see www.hsl.fi. Pharmacies. 09 3101 3300. Stenbäckinkatu 11, 09 471 72783 (between 6:00 and 22:00), 09 471 72751 (between 22:00 and 6:00). Sun 11/3 Mon 11/4 Tue 11/5 Wed 11/6 +12 +5 Internet. He was a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public. Operator number 118. 0300 20200, calls are charged), Mannerheimintie 96, is open 24 hours; its branch at Mannerheimintie 5/Kaivopiha is open daily 7-24. Airport busses. Starring: Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, James Russo. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone, from his girlfriend Billie Frechette to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the depression. Most hotels as well as the Helsinki Tourist Office and Helsinki?s General Post Office have a computer terminal. 09 471 72432; Töölö hospital, Topeliuksenkatu 5, tel. Dial 112. Edgar Hoovers?s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale). No one could stop Dillinger and his gang. It is in one another that they find comfort, friendship and, at times, more than friendship. 23.15 Criminal Minds (K16) The BAU is called to rural Oklahoma when women are being murdered after being tortured with sulfuric acid. 00.15 Defenders 01.15 NCIS Los Angeles TV5 06.00 The King of Queens 06.25 Rules of Engagement 06.50 That ?70s Show 07.40 Crowing Up 08.30 Matlock 12.25 Kitchen Boss 12.55 Keasha?s Perfect Dress This series takes audiences inside a bustling bridal salon, sharing tales of fittings, alterations, high hopes and big decisions. 13.20 Crowing Up 14.45 Hale and Pace 15.15 Matlock 16.10 3rd Rock from the Sun 17.05 The King of Queens 17.35 Rules of Engagement 18.00 That ?70s Show 19.00 Dawson?s Creek 21.00 Public Enemies (K16) FILM Directed by: Michael Mann. Starring: Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, James Russo. USA/2009. 23.40 NCIS: Los Angeles 00.45 Hard Rain (K16) FILM Directed by: Mikael Salomon. Starring: Christian Slater, Randy Quaid. USA/1998. 02.30 Twin Peaks 03.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation 04.15 MacGyver Post Offices. Finland?s international country code is +358 and to ring abroad from Finland dial 00. 09 471 87383; Vantaa: Peijas hospital, Sairaalakatu 1, tel. For more information, see www.visithelsinki.fi. Helsinki?s General Post Office is also open at the weekend 10-18. Banks are usually open Mon-Fri 9:15-16:15 except for the bank at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which is open 6-22 daily. The Tourist Bureau provides information about the city and its sights. Public Transport. 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). The Forex desk at Helsinki Central Railway Station is open Mon-Sun 8-21. See www.forex.fi for more information. Thu 10/31 ?4 ?3 +1 +2 +3 Thu 10/31 07.00 Children?s Programming 09.50 Princess 13.20 Princess 15.00 What Not to Wear 16.00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition A family that has faced hardship has their dilapidated house completely rebuilt while they are away on vacation for a week. 21.00 Grey?s Anatomy The doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis. Sin- Public Enemies Public Enemies is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. 09 100 23. +8 +8 +9 Tue 11/5 Medical services. Night buses have an extra fee
I love what I do, and here I can do what I love in an ever changing, ever inspiring environment, surrounded by positive, highly motivated and mostly humble people. CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES HELSINKI TIMES 31 OCTOBER . 6 NOVEMBER 2013 23 WELLBEING Celebrating three years of Chinese holistic massage in Helsinki Our beautiful facility in Helsinki is a genuine Chinese oasis to which you are heartfelt welcome. 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. nd?s Finla SIXDE S GREEZINE SixDegrees is on stands now! 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Success of the largest chain of spas in China, Liangtse, continues in Europe. Originally from the rugged desert coastline of Namibia, I have always been drawn to vast expanses of nature and as a landscape photographer, Finland?s 340 000 Square I?VE ALWAYS Kilometers of Tiega forest, exotic landscapes, aurora ?lled skies and abundance of photogenic nothingness seemed like heaven to me. To most people the prospect of living in a country of only 5 million people, in a city just south of the Arctic Circle would seem a bit daunting, however after living in London, a city of 9 million people, the idea seemed like pure bliss. I?ve also always really loved living in places where I start off unable to understand the language. 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. Maybe it?s just that everything?s already been done in a city like London or Amsterdam, but I?ve found it relatively simple to set up two photography businesses here and have another two or three media related business plans which I hope to see take off in the near future. So why on earth would I choose Finland. Don?t get me wrong, I speak ?ve languages and love linguistics, there is just something very special about being in a foreign country and being free to develop my own thoughts, ideas and perceptions, oblivious to what right wing media or fear mongering publications might have to say that In this series expatriates write about their lives in Finland. I otherwise could not avoid hearing. With this sense of freedom came the possibility to explore, to create and to manifest whatever destiny I saw ?t, and in just 10 short months Finland has become the stage for a succession of life changing events. At ?rst the most daunting prospect was that of potential permanent unemployment, however I quickly realized that Finns respect people who are willing to work for what they want and after just a couple of weeks quickly found work doing everything from teaching English to building houses. I was then lucky enough to ?nd work in one of Helsinki?s most well known bars and from there have found a solid group of like minded people with similar ideas, all on similar journeys with a grand appreciation for this, one of the most remote and isolated places in the world. From a business perspective this country has also captivated me. Ever since I moved to Thailand as a Rotary Exchange student back in 2003 when I was just 17, so when the opportunity of moving to Finland with my girlfriend presented itself towards the end of last year, I jumped at the opportunity to do what I do best and throw my life into a suitcase and headed straight for the closest international airport armed only with a camera, a sense of adventure and a one way ticket to some place new. I had moved to London after living in the Netherlands, Canada and South-East Asia and knew deep down that it was time for a change. So I guess the question is why would one NOT want to be here?? 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. I?m sure we?ve all heard that question before! Well, I guess the short answer is that Finland chose me
31 OCTOBER . The exhibition runs until February next year. T HUR SDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / F I K R I R A M A D H AV I L E H T I K U VA / S T R / RO N I R E KO M A A L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / R A U L A R B O L E DA An Indonesian army officer enters the court room to listen to the judge?s sentence in Banda Aceh, northern Sumatra island. ISSN 1796-8321. +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. ALV). Thousands of spectators gather in Tompkins Square Park to watch hundreds of masquerading dogs in the country?s largest Halloween Dog Parade. MONDAY T UE SDAY W EDNE SDAY L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / C H R I S T O P H E S I M O N L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / J U N I K R I S W A N T O L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / E M M A N U E L DU N A N D People sunbath at the beach by a line of Brazilian National Force security personnel, who blocked the beach in front of the hotel where Brazil?s National Petroleum Agency (ANP) auctioned drilling rights to one of the world?s largest offshore oil discoveries, in Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Helsinki Times can also be read at www.lehtiluukku.fi Publisher Helsinki Times Oy Vilhonvuorenkatu 11 B 00500 Helsinki Finland tel. Listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and banned for fishing by some countries, the species continues to be hunted in some parts of Asia. Creations by French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier on display during a press preview of ?The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From Sidewalk to Catwalk. The coveted Libra oil field contains an estimated eight to 12 billion barrels of recoverable crude and has 11 firms vying for a share of production. A youngster stands on top of a whale shark towed by fishermen along the coast of Surabaya in eastern Java island, to be sold after getting entangled in a fishing net. ?3 . +358 9 689 67 426 info@helsinkitimes.fi Advertisement enquiries adv@helsinkitimes.fi Subscription and delivery enquiries: tel. 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 / T I M O T H Y C L A R Y S AT URDAY A dog in costume participates in the 23rd Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City. An Indonesian military tribunal has jailed two soldiers for illegally possessing two stuffed Sumatran tigers and a stuffed bear, with the men forced to appear in court alongside the protected animals. A demonstrator dressed as a polar bear holds an image of Finnish Greenpeace activist Sini Saarela. 035535-1344 ISSUE 44 (326) . The exhibition, which features life-size mannequins with video-animated faces, displays Gaultier?s haute couture garnments throughout is carrier. Price ?3 (incl. 6 NOVEMBER 2013 . Greenpeace launched a 30day demonstration in front of the Russian Embassy in Helsinki demanding the release of the imprisoned activists who have been charged with piracy by the Russian government for unauthorised boarding of a Gazprom platform in the Arctic. Participants descend a hill during the XXIV Car Festival in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia.. exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York