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Yet Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen was slightly more cautious in his comments. Petersburg travel S T T, H T Christmas markets One more week left to enjoy the cosy ambience of Christmas markets that feature everything from handmade organic soaps to jewellery and clothing, most of which you won't find in regular shops. Tuomioja claims it is clear, on the other hand, that even if such flights did indeed enter the country, Finnish authorities did not approve or participate in these covert operations. ISSUE 50 (2 30) · 15 2 1 DECEMBER 2011 · 3 · W W W.HEL SINKITIMES.FI L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä LIFESTYLE Allegro trains boost St. Not least to cause confusion, both at home and abroad, is Finland's official stance on the latest agreement. The company is now trying to smooth out demand by introducing pricing variations. Petersburg need to bring their passports. ... THE LATEST attempt to manage the European sovereign debt crisis, agreed to last Thursday in Brussels, has generated a great deal of questions and controversy. If the new ESM is approved, the Helsingin Sanomat estimates Finland's commitments will increase by another 50 billion euros. Moody's said that the summit failed to produce any "decisive policy measures" while Fitch predicted Europe would go through a "significant economic downturn." Covert CIA prison flights `impossible to prove or disprove' The Unites States secret service agency is suspected of transporting detainees through several European countries to be tortured, but Finnish authorities have so far failed either to find or reveal the passenger lists of suspected flights that passed through Finnish airports. PEKK A POHJOL AINEN S T T HT Moons of Saturn diamond pendant 1221,- KESKUSKATU 4, HELSINKI P. "There have been a number of flights with as few as 13 people on board, but the passenger lists are nowhere to be found. According to Tuomioja, from the available information it is impossible to decide whether the prison flights passed through Finnish airspace. C O R D H T ST T The travel time between Helsinki and St. Amnesty representatives have been given access to all the relevant information that the Finnish authorities have in their possession. Prices on the highest-demand services have been increased, and prices for travel at quieter times have been brought down. "We must find a solution that can be accepted by Finns, obviously complying with our constitution and enabling Finland to participate in the ESM," he said. Cards posted second class should be posted by 19 December to get to their destination before Christmas, and post carrying a first-class stamp no later than 20 December. PASSENGER VOLUME on trains between St. "Our aim is to have half a million passengers annually on the route by 2015," says VR's director of long-distance transport Ari Vanhanen. The state-owned rail is confident that the popularity of the Allegro service will continue to grow. 044-740 3385, Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat 10-16 Find your local r e tailer www.tillander.fi that the United States' secret services transported detainees through Finnish airspace "can be neither confirmed nor denied," says Minister of Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja (SDP). Fi- nance Minister Jutta Urpilainen said that Finland would leave the bailout fund if decisions were no longer made unanimously, and that the Government's decision on the matter was unanimous. VR estimates that the total passenger volume for 2011 will exceed 300,000. Over 280,000 passengers had travelled on the route by the end of November of this year, compared to 200,000 for the corresponding period last year. Financial stocks were particularly hard hit as investors worried about continued funding problems. Controversy has erupted over one provision, which allowed an emergency procedure in the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), or bailout fund. "The new Finnish government must now bring all the facts relating to passenger lists and airport fees out into the open. S&P and Moody's have already placed all Eurozone countries, including Finland, on review for a credit downgrade. The new pricing arrangements came into effect on 11 December. Minister of Finance Jutta Urpilainen said that Finland would leave the bailout fund if decisions were no longer made unanimously. Latest bailout agreement causes confusion DAV I D J . The Financials Index on the Helsinki Stock Exchange was down almost 4 per cent Monday. To further confuse the issue, Europe Minister Alexander Stubb told Yle that creative lawyers would find a solution, but Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told the Finnish News Agency that this was not possible. The bailout fund would be brought into opera- tion earlier, and the IMF would be bolstered with several hundred billion euros. But if there have been covert flights THE POSSIBILITY [through Finland], this is a matter that must be passed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the legal authorities. "There's no doubt about that. The agreement calls for a strong adherence to rules requiring debt to be below 60 per cent of GDP and annual deficits to below 3 per cent, rules which only Luxembourg and Finland have consistently met. Tuomioja was questioned on the matter in Parliament by Pekka Haavisto (Greens) in the course of discussions of the country's peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan. He added that he had been informed by Amnesty representatives that the Finnish authorities had lost the relevant receipts and passenger lists. In it, decisions could be made with an 85 per cent qualified majority instead of unanimity. "If this information is incomplete, there are no means open to the Ministry nor to any other Finnish authorities for recovering the possible missing documents," Tuomioja said.. According to information just released by the Ministry of Finance, Finland has already made commitments totalling 21 billion euros directly relating to the crisis. Markets participants were similarly baffled by the agreement, first sending stock prices higher, and then after digesting the news, sending them lower. Petersburg and Helsinki has increased enormously since Finnish railway company VR brought the high-speed Allegro trains into use a year ago. The official release placed a footnote on this issue, saying it was "subject to confirmation by Finnish parliament." The Finnish Parliament's key grand committee ruled that majority voting in the EU was against the Finnish constitution and would undermine Finland's sovereignty. The majority of Allegro users are Russians, but the service has also brought a clear increase in the number of Finnish travellers, and more passengers of other nationalities are now using the faster connection also. See page 13. DOMESTIC NEWS Christmas post Remember that cards and letters with the 55-cent Christmas stamp should be posted by Thursday 15 December at the latest to be in time for Christmas. Haavisto pointed out that human rights organisation Amnesty International has recently raised strong suspicions that Finland is one of the several countries through which the US' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has transported prisoners. I consider this a serious cause for concern, and I hope that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tracked down these documents by now." The Ministry takes the mislaying of the documents very seriously and is working closely on the matter with the human rights organisation, Tuomioja assured. Petersburg is 3.5 hours. Ratings agencies were unimpressed with the latest deal. A unique present will surely be a pleasing surprise to anyone. In addition to a visa, travellers to St. This is not an issue that can be downplayed or covered up," Haavisto insisted
I firmly believe that this success has been paved also by an active, open role played by Finland in international policy, e.g. Our Constitu- I think it is fair to say that Finland has been multicultural already before the increase in immigration, and that reasonably any Finnish person should have knowledge and awareness of the situation of these more traditional groups. She was also a vice chairperson in the SFP between 1990 and 1994. 2 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 VIEWPOINT HELSINKI TIMES Helsinki Times will publish Viewpoints from each of the presidential candidates from now until 19 January, three days before the presidential election. AND YET, 1917, and we have traditional ethnic and religious minorities, for instance the Roma and the Tatars. Partly due to her work in the field of human trafficking, she was appointed Finland's Ombudsman for Minorities in 2010. HELSINKI TIMES Eva Biaudet Presidential candidate for the Swedish People's Party The myth of pre-multicultural Finland Most people forget that Finland has a long history of multiculturalism and ethnic minorities going back centuries. WHEN writing this column, another December day has passed without hardly any light, a drizzle dripping from the sky from morning till night, and a fairly nasty wind blowing from the sea. for the language also of the Roma and Sami, although in practice, there are shortcomings in the implementation of these constitutional rights. OUR TRADITIONAL minorities are rather small. In 2006, she was appointed the OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, and her work in the fight against human trafficking was even recognised by the US State Department earlier this year. Unfortunately, minority groups still have a very small place e,g. We are a country that has been officially bilingual since independence in Labour-based immigration will increase in Finland over the years to come because, already this year, more people leave the job market than enter it. tion gives strong support e.g. Biaudet was a Member of Parliament from 1991 to 2006, holding the Minister of Health and Social Services portfolio in 1999-2000 and 2002-2003. At the time of the 2003 parliamentary elections she announced that, due to family commitments, she wouldn't be seeking another ministerial role even if the SFP participated in a post-election coalition government. Throughout history, such times are often those that bring about easy answers to difficult questions, and they can also become times that create deep rifts between groups in society. The Sami are the indigenous people of Finland. Therefore, it has also been easier in the political debate to create an illusion of a "pre-multicul- this is the country where more than 200,000 foreigners have found their home in the past couple of decades. Our new Integration Act provides good basis, but resources and know-how still need to be developed. FINLAND'S economic success has been based on our export industry and an active policy also from the state authorities, including the President, to promote Finnish companies abroad. The rights of these "old" minorities have evolved over time, more strongly from the 1960s onward. development and human rights policy, and in peacekeeping operations. These are the days when the thought occurs why anyone would voluntarily move to my dear homeland. So, all in all, despite the dark and the drizzle, we might stand a good chance of keeping Finland a place that has and open responsible role in the world and Europe, and where immigrants feel welcome and can have a good, productive life. 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BUT WHEN this imagery also includes an idealisation of a somehow ethnically homogenous Finland, there are ingredients of xenophobia, prejudice and even hate that are brought in. Please write "Christmas gift" in the subject field. Language courses for adults, good support in daycare and schools for immigrant children, and an emphasis in all municipal and state services on good guidance and counselling are some key elements for good integration. multicultural Finland might not, however, have been so dramatic. Finland has changed and become more international and multicultural. Still, tural Finland", even as some kind of nationalist ideal. I FIND ty in many ways in Europe and its surrounding areas: the financial market has been extremely unstable and we have also seen political upheaval in the countries around the Mediterranean. This active and open role can be played credibly only if it is coupled by daily action for a tolerant society, providing equal opportunities for and a good dialogue between different groups in society. The subscription starts on 5 January 2012. WE HAVE a good start for such a society: many immigrants have found a home and made a good life in Finland; in many schools, children have a more multicultural school day supported by skilled, wise teachers. I am certain that labour-based immigration will increase in Finland over the years to come because, already this year, more people leave the job market than enter it. Such a development breaks social networks, it hampers creativity and innovation. LET US INSTEAD THE CHANGE towards a more this kind of image-building both sad and destructive. THE PAST few years have been a period of insecuri- focus on a dialogue with immigrants about how this society can work better to give possibilities for integration. 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I was afraid they would judge me," explains Teijo, 27. Cotinine levels can be measured in the hair, blood, urine, and saliva, and the levels of a child's exposure to it can also be determined by analysing air samples from the child's home. According to Liukkonen the causal link between a child's respiratory problems and smoking is revealed by cotinine, an alkaloid of nicotine that it found in the body. The project starts with small steps and methods pro- vided by the internet, such as Facebook and video communication. They may also experience anxiety attacks in public places, such as on a bus or at the theatre. Instead the size of the compensation payout will be determined by reference to doctors' reports. Causal connections As part of the settlement process, the length of the delay between receiving the vaccine and the claimant's developing narcolepsy is crucial to determining whether the vaccine caused the illness. Repeated infections of the upper respiratory tract, ear infections, and allergy-related head colds increase the risk of snoring. In some of these cases, the delay between vaccination and development of narcolepsy symptoms was as long as 16 months. He says that he has received help for his depression, as well as his fears. "Cotinine found in children seems to get into their system by being inhaled from parents' hair, skin, and clothing," Liukkonen explains. According to her study, previous research has established that higher levels of cotinine are found in the children of a parent who smokes than in children from smokefree homes. Future cooperation is planned with youth workers and mental-health authorities. The study by Katja Liukkonen shows that the risk is greater even if the parent does not smoke in the immediate presence of the child. Some have done this already, but we're still waiting for others," says the Finnish Pharmaceutical Insurance Pool's chief information officer Veikko T. "We want to create a meeting place for these young people, one that offers a variety of pastime activities. Valkonen. Without help, people with these fears may become marginalised, and isolate themselves in their homes.. A person is intimidated in situations where they must interact with strangers. He always felt compelled to exit the store quickly. The amount of compensation for physical suffering is typically not very large, says Valkonen: six-figure sums are only paid out if the damages have left the claimant unable to work. Personal meetings follow later on. What we do know is that 90 per cent of children's snoring problems end once the tonsils and adenoids are removed." Liukkonen defended her doctoral research at the University of Helsinki on 9 December. The symptoms of anxiety and depression related to snoring are slight, says Liukkonen. "I was afraid of how other people would perceive me. For some, even getting onto the bus is too much. We offer them a secure environment and include them in the decision making and planning process," says project manager Tarmo Junttanen. "If a child snores regularly, something needs to be done. Now, the Oulu Deaconess Institute has initiated a project that aims to find these people and help them break free from the solitude of their own home. I'm in practical training and I can interact with other people just fine," he says. CHILDREN AND youth who developed narcolepsy as a result of receiving the Pandemrix swine flu vaccine will have to wait a bit longer for compensation. 4 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 DOMESTIC NEWS snoring occasionally. Junttanen knows of cases where people haven't left their homes for 10 years. In its own report THL set the maximum delay time between receipt of the vaccine to the development of narcolepsy at approximately eight months. "Perhaps the greatest challenge with this project is getting the young people to commit," Junttanen says. "In reality it's very difficult to establish a clear cutoff point, since it's not yet known what causes narcolepsy," according to specialist researcher Hanna Nohynek of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Fear may also be related to depression. "If the child snores occasionally it doesn't cause any daytime symptoms, nor is there any risk due to snoring during a bout of flu, which is of course very common with children." It is not yet known with any certainty why snoring causes daytime symptoms in children. "We're still coming across cases where the symptoms of narcolepsy developed three months after receiving the virus but the actual diagnosis took longer, for instance because there was a delay in referring the child to a neurologist." Although the Finnish Pharmaceutical Insurance Pool has received only 101 claims for damages, a total of 109 suspected cases of vaccine-related narcolepsy have been reported to THL. Her research covered over 1,400 children between one and six years of age. JUSSI NUK ARI HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / M A R J A A I R I O Delays in narcolepsy compensation payouts Further cases of narcolepsy with a suspected link to the swine flu vaccine may still emerge, according to a specialist at the National Institute for Health and Welfare. SINIKK A SUOSAL MI S T T HT According to a recent study, young children have a risk of developing passive smoking-related health problems even if the parent doesn't smoke in the immediate presence of the child. Passive smoking linked to respiratory problems in children ANNUKK A KOSKEL A ST T HT PARENTS WHO smoke, and especially mothers, increase the risk of their young child developing snoring and sleep apnea, according to a recent doctoral dissertation. According to media reports, compensation payouts in Sweden for physical suffering as a result of the Pandemrix vaccine have been equivalent to about 5,500 euros, and in addition Swedish claimants have been reimbursed for medical expenses, the cost of medicines and travel expenses. Social-anxiety disorder also forced him to quit his studies. One method is to reach out to them in their homes once their situation becomes known. Yet Teijo is a good example of how it is possible to get rid of these fears. People suffering from social-anxiety disorder have severe difficulties in meeting strangers. And the difference shows up even when the smoker does not smoke inside. Snorer's problems Liukkonen showed in her study that 6.3 per cent of school-age children snore regularly, with 12.4 per cent Severe anxiety traps many in their homes In Oulu, new ways are being sought to help young people who isolate themselves in their homes. PÄ I V I S E E S KO R P I S T T HT EVEN a simple task such as going to the shops used to be overwhelmingly difficult for Teijo, who suffered from social-anxiety disorder. The experience is accompanied by heavy sweating, blushing or panic attacks. There are many young people in Finland like Teijo. In Finland, by contrast, not all claimants will receive a blanket sum. "That of course raises suspicions as to whether there is a causal link between the vaccine and the illness," Nohynek admits. · · · · · Young people suffering from social-anxiety disorder now have a secure meeting place in Oulu, explains project manager Tarmo Junttanen. · An unpleasant experience can lead to social-anxiety disorder Fears often arise after an awkward or embarrassing situation. The Insurance Pool has received 101 claims in all. All the decisions on compensation sums will be made simultaneously. The amounts of compensation, which have now been delayed until early next year, have not yet been decided upon. "My self-confidence has improved. According to Junttanen, activities that support the rehabilitation and treatment of people with social anxiety disorder are rare. "Those whose claims have already been approved have been asked to submit the final application and receipts. No differences in intelligence levels were found. This is why the PÄ I V I S E E S KO R P I social networks of these people are often non-existent and they are at a risk of missing out on the services of society. Activating youth through the internet Junttanen admits that it is not easy to locate those young people who shy away from social situations. The study also showed that children who regularly snore are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression, and are at greater risk of developing speaking difficulties. According to Nohnyek there is a possibility that further cases of narcolepsy will come to light in which there is a suspected link to the vaccine
Around 50,000 children in Finland are abused in some way by a parent every year, according to the same study. S T T, H T THE BANK of Finland has stated that over one and a half billion Finnmarks have still to be returned, the Savon Sanomat reported last Saturday. Of that number, 75 cases also involved the parent committing suicide after killing the child. According to the Bank of Finland's Head of DiviL E H T I K U VA / H E I K K I S A U K KO M A A Hirvisaari, 61, is a Finns Party (PS) Member of Parliament. Sasi agreed that the National Coalition had not planned proposing further savings at this stage. The Bank of Finland's legal obligation to buy back Finnmarks expires at the end of February 2012, just over a decade after the currency was taken out of use. Finnish child protection costs soar -HS Finnish local councils spent about 606 million euros on child protection services last year, marking an increase of almost 50 per cent from 2006, national daily Helsingin Sanomat reported Tuesday. According to the paper councils now spend more on child protection than they do on upper secondary schools. In around two dozen of the cases physical abuse was the cause of death. The Nationality Law was amended to reduce the number of years of residence in Finland required from six to five. Eurozone instability, according to the PARLIAMENT memorandum, means that Finland must brace itself for the prospect of higher unemployment, reduced domestic consumer demand, and increased outlay on social security payments. Mika Lintilä (Centre) criticised the government's More loans The size of next year's budget is now estimated to be approximately 52.5 billion euros. Over 600 applications were submit- ted in October, and roughly the same amount in November. The majority of child killings in Finland take the form of physical abuse of L E H T I K U VA / M A R J A A I R I O children of less than one year of age that leads to death. In most of the cases, mentally ill mothers were the killers. The Committee's memorandum also states that further cuts in state spending and further tax increases must be considered in the spring. He has become notorious for anti-immigration postings on his blog on the website Uusi Suomi and earlier this week was found guilty of hate speech for a text entitled Kikkarapäälle kuonoon (roughly "A punch in the mouth for a darkie"). Although the risk of children being killed by a parent had been dropping steadily over the past half-century, the trend has reversed in recent years. Soini, a catholic, said all life should be protected. STT Parliamentary plenary discussions on next year's budget are underway, and additional cuts are on the cards. PEKK A POHJOL AINEN ST T HT is bracing itself to face the economic facts in the early spring. Parliament has added a total of 40 million euros to the proposed budget for a broad variety of purposes, including roadworks and rehabilitation programmes for mothers with addiction problems. This is around 200 more than in the same months last year. STT ed the Association of Local and Regional Authorities as saying that an increase in the number of children taken into care and outsourcing had contributed to the rising costs. According to the Committee, there is a risk of the Eurozone crisis deepening in the new year, and of a possible bank crisis in the region. On Monday of this week the Parliamentary Finance Committee completed its memorandum on the forthcoming budget, but is also looking further ahead. The former train driver is also registered as an undergraduate student in the theology department at the University of Helsinki. Parliamentary plenary discussions of the budget began on Wednesday of this week and are expected to continue until the middle of next week. The clip's title is `Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland 2011' on Vimeo and Unbelievable Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Lapland, Finland on Youtube. Some of the old currency turns up in the bottoms of people's cupboards, but the amounts returned are typically very small." A significant amount is also kept by collectors. The Finnish Tourist Board posted the footage in September and has since earned more than 50,000 "likes" on social networking site Facebook. "It appears that at least part of that sum may never turn up. HELSINKI TIMES DOMESTIC NEWS COLUMN 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 5 Further budget cuts on the way budget proposal for what he described as its "complete failure to take account of economic realities." The parties in the governing coalition are internally divided as to how the economic crisis should be handled, Lintilä added. "We do not know whether [the increase in costs] generates welfare that is proportional to the input," Aila Puustinen-Korhonen of the association told the paper. Four years ago, Sainio's estimate was that around one billion Finnmarks would go unreturned. Soini's position on abortion sparked outrage during a debate hosted by the Asssociation of Newspaper Editors, with Paavo Lipponen, the Social Democratic party's candidate, saying Soini had no love for his neighbour. Of that sum, 7.3 billion will have to be covered by a state loan. The Court of Appeal of Kouvola found Hirvisaari's post to be discriminatory and that it made crass generalisations. STT (From left to right) Mika Lintilä, Kimmo Sasi, Kari Rajamäki and Pentti Kettunen, all of whom sit on the Parliamentary Finance Committee. Soini comes out against all abortion Timo Soini, the leader of the Finns Party and a presidential candidate, said Friday he was against abortion under any circumstances. An estimated 1.7 billion Finnmark's worth of old currency has still not been returned. The Finns Party's demands included an income tax rise for the most affluent earners, and support for small and medium enterprises. Helsingin Sanomat quot- L E H T I K U VA / P E K K A S A K K I 1.7 billion Finland has highest rate of child murders in Finnmarks still at large all Western countries S T T, H T Who: James Hirvisaari From: Asikkala Famous for: highly controversial blogging PROPORTIONALLY the highest rate of child murders in the Western world occurs in Finland, according to the regional newspaper Sunnuntaisuomalainen. According to Finance Committee chairman Kimmo Sasi (NCP), Minister of Finance Jutta Urpilainen (SDP) will present her overview of financial develop- ments to the Committee in February. According to a recent study, approximately 200 children were killed by a parent between 1970 and 1994. However, he considers it justified that the size of the budgetary adjustments and the methods of their implementation will be agreed upon in the March framework talks. L E H T I K U VA / J A R N O M E L A Finnish aurora clip proves hit on video sharing websites Finnish time-lapse video footage of aurorae has been viewed more than a million times on video sharing websites Vimeo and Youtube. The two opposition parties will present their own proposed amendments, which however are unlikely to be approved by the coalition. sion at the Currency Department Kenneth Sainio, even if the total sum were to be returned only a fraction of it would be bought back by the Bank. Some of it may have been lost for good, or destroyed, or taken abroad by tourists. Eva Biaudet of the Swedish People's Party and Paavo Arhinmäki of the Left Alliance joined Lipponen in accusing Soini of ignoring women's rights. The Court imposed a fine of 1,425 euros on Hirvisaari. Finnish nationality in greater demand S T T, H T THE AMENDMENTS to the Nationality Law that came into effect in September have led to a notable increase in the amount of applications for Finnish nationality over the course of the autumn. For example, it labelled people belonging to a certain minority criminals. If candidates have the required level of language skills, nationality can be sought after four years of residence in the country. "Then the Committee members and Minister Urpilainen can discuss what considerations the government must take into account in the framework discussions in March." The opposition presented its counter-proposals on Monday also. "The figures show that many applications have also been submitted this year on behalf of young children, but the biggest reason is the shortening of the minimum residence period." Persons who have lost their Finnish nationality at some stage, on the other hand, seem to have little interest in reclaiming it, even though this process, too, has been made easier by the recent amendments.. According to Kristiina Simonen of the Finnish Immigration Service, the reduction in the minimum number of years of residence is the major reason for the peak in application numbers
At the same time, he pointed out a paradox that's been thrown up by the issue: Finland, for example, wants more fiscal discipline, yet at the same time fears losing its sovereignty." According to Statistics Finland's data on credit, the demand for payday loans has this year grown by a third, compared to last year. Payday loans were made legal at the beginning of 2006, and now there are already more than 80 providers of payday loans. Finland is now part of a European fiscal union, Stubb tells Yle "MINISTER READER'S LETTERS Helsinki Times wants your views on current issues and comments on news articles as well as anything of interest from a multicultural perspective. Comments should be no longer than 2,000 characters with spaces. Of other parties' new MPs, only a few are such novices. It's a fair comparison, but it's worth remembering that in this set of elections both hardened communist activists and politicians who had defected from other parties made their way into Parliament. The savings are part of Finnair's 140 million-euro cost savings programme. The Eurozone crisis has overshadowed climate change...yet there in Durban perhaps the most serious question concerning the fate of humankind was being discussed." But what does the fate of humankind matter when there are bits of paper and metal facing extinction?. LEENA LAAKSO Finnair strikes deal with stewardess union over savings "FINNAIR and the Finnish Cabin Crew Union (SLSY) have come to an agreement over annual, voluntary savings worth several million euros. Well, it was more like one story dominated and the other was given token treatment, but more on that in a second. Helsingin Sanomat's Piia Elonen was quick to draw attention to this apparent division, which, she claimed, was clearly displayed by Minister for European Af- fairs and Foreign Trade Alexander Stubb when, during a TV interview, he answered a question about Urpilainen's stance with reference to Katainen's statements on the matter and complete avoidance of anything relating to Urpilainen's. There are probably a fair few `wind sniffers' in the ranks of PS. Tampere-based Aamulehti wrote that, "The idea that the government and Parliament could give up decision-making based on unanimity in Europe's permanent crisis fund is completely infeasible if a fixed ceiling isn't also set for Finland's share of future bailouts." The paper also suggested that a "no" vote in Parliament could effectively end Finnish membership of the Eurozone. 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What the leader of PS, Timo Soini, has called jytky [an onomatopoeic word that can be translated as `wallop', `kapow', `bang' etc. Ilta-Sanomat echoed the general consensus that Finland had driven itself into a corner by writing into the deal that Finland's participation is conditional on a Finnish Parliament vote. The decision will still have to be approved here in Finland,' Stubb said. The deal struck last Friday at the latest EU crisis meeting is still the talk of the country, with the issue of Finland's call for unani- TOPICS INCLUDE: Your guide to Finnish life, culture and customs In the wake of the deal, a number of newspapers also speculated on just how committed the entire government actually was to protecting the principle of unanimity. Urpilainen's post-meeting assertion that Finland has two options, unanimity or non-participation, felt like a pre-emptive strike; an attempt to fix the contours of the debate before it had even commenced in earnest. and refers to PS' breakthrough success in April's elections] has been compared to the election victory enjoyed by communists in 1945. Iltalehti described this well: "There's only enough room in Finnish politics for one big topic at a time. As part of the deal, Finnair has also promised it won't be making any air stewardesses redundant before the end of 2013. Pseudonyms will be accepted only in exceptional cases. `In Salo, 106 young people have already sought help to break out of their vicious cycle of debt,' Virtanen says. The savings will mean a more efficient use of personnel with the increase of longhaul flights, savings in hotel and transportation costs, and changes to reimbursements for meals and bonuses. Coordinator of the unemployed people's association Salon alueen Työttömät, Riitta Virtanen, who gives young people under the age of 25 advice on debt, says that the number of so-called payday loans being taken out has exploded in a couple of years. `We're glad the SLSY has shown that it appreciates the massive changes taking place in air traffic,' says Anssi Komulainen, Finnair's managing director for customer services." L E H T I K U VA / M A R T T I K A I N U L A I N E N As part of the deal struck by Finnair and the Finnish Cabin Crew Union, Finnair has promised that no stewardesses will be made redundant before the end of 2013. amount of the Finns Party's (PS) MPs can, in political terms, be described as younglings. This can be said based on the number of MPs who have joined the party in the last eights years." Leader of the Finns Party, Timo Soini. SALON SEUDUN SANOMAT 11 December TALOUSSANOMAT 10 December Amount of indebted young people in Salo doubles in two years "THE NUMBER of young people in Salo who have ended up in a vicious cycle of indebtedness has doubled in two years. Stubb praised the new agreement for tightening fiscal discipline in participant countries. More than a million payday loans were taken out last year. A working group set up by the Ministry of Justice is considering banning payday loans and limiting costs incurred by indebted people. Generally, Social Democrat, National Coalition and Centre MPs only become so after a long career in local politics and having been members of the party for 10-15 years. With all this attention being poured on EU affairs, the climate change talks going on at the same time in South Africa were barely commented or reported on until after their dramatic conclusion. Writers should include their name, address and possible daytime telephone number. Helsinki Times reserves the right to accept or reject submissions, and to edit and shorten all submissions chosen for publication. L E H T I K U VA / A N T T I A I M O - KO I V I S T O for European Affairs and Foreign Trade Alexander Stubb said on the Finnish Broadcasting Company's (Yle) Ykkösaamu TV programme that the agreement made by European leaders this week was a step in the direction of a European fiscal union. In this sense, PS MPs clearly differ from others in the Parliament. This is the finding of an investigation carried out by Helsingin Sanomat. `This new agreement really is a move from a monetary union towards a fiscal one. Budgets remain national, but the monitoring takes place in Brussels,' Stubb said during the programme. Up to 30 of the party's 39 MPs only joined the party after 2003, and most of them don't have a significant amount of experience in local politics. 6 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 FROM THE FINNISH PRESS T R A NSL AT IONS B Y A INO B A IN HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä HELSINGIN SANOMAT 11 December. Namely, Minister of Finance Jutta Urpilainen's (SDP) pre-meeting statements about the unacceptability of qualified majority voting for Finland were ignored by Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen (NCP) when the agreement's final text was formulated. `At the level of principle, Finland joined a European fiscal union at this meeting. They were called itätuulenhaistelijat [literally `those sniffing the eastern wind']. UNTO HÄMÄLÄINEN Finns Party MPs political younglings "A CONSIDERABLE KAUPPALEHTI 9 December. Our findings also show that PS parliamentarians have made political history. Never, from Finland's first parliamentary elections in 1907 onwards, has such a large group of novices entered Parliament as now
Their motto: "Stop Talking. Panetta has been criticised by Iran hawks for emphasising the negative consequences of a war against Iran. The US opted out from the current agreement and Canada ignored its obligations and increased emissions 24 per cent. Various analyses show that global emissions should peak between 2015 and 2020 to earn a reasonable chance of less than two degrees Celsius at doable cost. Civil society and some developing nations noted that governments have made trillions of dollars available for the bank and financial sector and that world's military budget is more than 10 times what is needed for the GFC. The Washington Post editorialised that Panetta should have kept his reservations private because "the more Iran worries about a military attack, the more likely it is to scale back its nuclear activity." However, Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, said "there is far more evidence to suggest that overt threats of military strikes and regime change are counterproductive because they strengthen the position of Iranian hardliners who want to keep pursuing the capability to build nuclear weapons." While the Barack Obama administration appears reluctant to mount a large-scale attack on Iran, a string of recent incidents suggest that the United States and Israel, independently and at times together, are carrying out a variety of covert actions that include attacks on individual installations, cyber warfare, assassination of Iranian scientists, and extensive surveillance to uncover any clandestine nuclear facilities. Rich countries like the US, Canada and Saudi Arabia blocked progress and numerous fronts leaving smaller nations bitter and frustrated. Register for the event: info@opiskeluulkomailla.fi or +358 40 363 9154 swisseducation.com him.ch ihtti.com. While this may look like simply agreeing to more meetings, it is the first time all nations have agreed to be governed by a new global emission reduction treaty under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Iran ever." New global treaty to reduce emissions on the cards Although the climate change conference in Durban ended in another failed attempt by countries to agree to the necessary reductions in carbon emissions, conference members did agree to talk about a new global treaty to reduce emissions. L E H T I K U VA / A F P P H O T O / S T E P H A N E D E S A K U T I N DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA STEPHEN LE AHY IPS AFTER two weeks and an additional 29 hours of intense and even bitter negotiations, the 193 nations participating in the United Nations climate talks agreed to a complex and technical set of documents called the "Durban Platform." These include the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol, a formal structure for a Green Climate Fund (GCF), new market mechanisms, and more. Start Planting." World Leader in Hospitality Management Education INVITATION Swiss Education Group An info seminar on Professional Studies in Switzerland Thursday, 15 December 2011, 18:0019:30 Hotel Radisson Blu Royal, Runeberginkatu 2, Helsinki The event is free of charge. The biggest development reached at dawn Sunday is an agreement to negotiate a new global treaty to reduce emissions by 2015. "The grim news is that the blockers, lead by the US, have succeeded in inserting a vital get-out clause that could easily prevent the next big climate deal being legally binding," said Greenpeace International's Kumi Naidoo. "From looking at past conferences it would be more effective if members of the conference would come outside and plant trees for the two weeks. Currently climate scientists guarantee a world that is at least 3.5 degrees Celsius warmer on average. It will be double that over large parts An Oxfam activist pretends to be eating a piece of coal as a form of protest aimed at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC on 9 December in Durban. of the world. Finkbeiner launched an organization of children called Plant for the Planet that is now working in 70 countries and have planted nearly four million trees in past four years. At a forum organised by the Atlantic Council, Dempsey said he agreed with remarks made last week by Defence Secretary Leon Panetta that a massive attack on Iran's nuclear installations would retard the programme only briefly and that other measures were preferable to a new war in the Middle East. Some analysis says this global average could be even higher, rising to four or five degrees Celsius threatening our species with annihilation. The loss of the drone appeared to be both an intelligence and a propaganda coup for Tehran. HELSINKI TIMES INTERNATIONAL NEWS 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 7 US policy on Iran under debate WASHINGTON, USA BARBAR A SL AVIN IPS THE CHAIRMAN of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey, said Friday that he believes that sanctions and diplomacy are the right strategy to deal with Iran's nuclear programme and that the United States "is doing everything we can to accomplish the stated objective without resorting to military force". If the peak and decline comes later costs and risks of exceeding two degrees Celsius skyrocket. Kyoto Protocol remains crucial Developing countries insisted on a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol the only legally binding emissions reduction agreement that will begin January 2013, avoiding a gap at the end of the first commitment period finishing next year. Even if a strong legally binding treaty is agreed to in 2015, it will have to be ratified by governments before going into force. They'd probably make a bigger impact," said 14-year-old Felix Finkbeiner of Munich, Germany. And now Canada, Japan and Russia have said they will take not take part in the second commitment period. The program includes information about studying and career and financial opportunities in the future. Despite the political posturing by the United States, Canada and even the European Union, the fact is that developing countries' promised reductions are greater than the industrialised world that are responsible for 75 per cent of the total human emissions in the atmosphere. There were no commitments on where the money would come from. Sensitive to charges from Republican presidential contenders that he is somehow soft on Iran, Obama told reporters Thursday that "this administration has systematically imposed the toughest sanctions on ... A sophisticated US RQ-170 drone went missing near the Iran-Afghan border last week and is similar to the one used to spy on Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan. The GFC is supposed to funnel 100 billion dollars in assistance annually starting in 2020 to help developing nations to reduce emissions and help them adapt to climate change. The only progress on the GFC was on its design and governance. Iranian ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee, in a letter Thursday to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, described the drone's operation as a "blatant and unprovoked air violation by the US Government (that) is tantamount to an act of hostility against the Islamic Republic of Iran in clear contravention of international law, in particular, the basic tenets of the United Nations." The Obama administration is combining such covert activities with ever-tightening economic sanctions that are making it more difficult for Iran to receive payment for its oil exports in hard currency
Of the current EU member states, seven have experienced hyperinflation in the past in addition to Germany, Greece, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, and twice each in Poland and Hungary. In time, too heavy a debt burden becomes impossible to sustain. `Inflation is betrayal of the citizens' H E I K K I K A R K KO L A I N E N S T T HT to the Stability and Growth Pact, which forbids deficits over 3% and debt over 60% of GDP. +358-9-616 621, info@hotelanna.fi www.hotelanna.fi. That is, if the EU still exists in 2012. The best-known case of hyperinflation, in 1920s Germany, was only a quarter as bad. The most heavily indebted countries have debts as large as their entire annual Gross Domestic Product. That obviously made private investors problem until it is much less likely to lend, months or years old. According to basic economics doctrine, excessive debt and persistent budget deficits lead to heightened interest rates and accelerating inflation rates. When the inflation rate rises to five per cent, prices double in 14 years, and in half that time at ten per cent inflation. Cord david@helsinkitimes.fi The writer is a journalist and columnist for Helsinki Times. They consider it an easier and less politically risky option for themselves than struggling to rein in spending or raise taxes. Inflation rates in the region of two per cent, by contrast, are part and parcel of normal economic growth. which Eurozone officials oddly didn't think about. Hyperinflation destroyed the economies of Germany and several other countries in the 1920s and 1930s. The promise to private investors is somewhat helpful. Germany also experienced very severe inflation problems after the Second World War. FOR THE long-term, the plan is to actually pay attention WHEN IT COMES to the task of ensuring a stable currency, the memories and experiences hyperinflation and its disastrous effects in Europe's history are powerful motivators for the European Central Bank (ECB). However, crippling levels of debt do still bring a risk of uncontrollable inflation rates. Central banks remain optimistic however that these rates will return to the two per cent level within a reasonable period. needed out of the most current plan was an immediate fix to funding problems, a medium-term boost to the economy, and a long-term restructuring of the way the Eurozone works. The opposite problem to hyperinflation, deflation, is also highly destructive, quickly bringing a stop to growth in a country's economic welfare. and too unfocused. The recession isn't predicted to hit until 2012, so I presume that in 2013 they will suddenly think of calling some meetings to schedule meetings to discuss growth meetings. In the most recent Greek bailout, only private inThis is normal vestors had to accept a deEU procedure, of fault while public lenders course: to ignore a lost nothing. In such cases, prices double in about 35 years. Presumably because no one noticed or cared that we dissented. Hyperinflation in the former Yugoslavia in 1994 reached a daily rate of 65 per cent. When inflation really hits the slopes, getting it back under control is almost always impossible." The necessary changes are usually only made once things are already too late however, Fagerholm adds. In the United States and the United Kingdom, inflation levels are currently aggravated by the high rate at which their central banks are supplying those country's governments with printed money. ECB objectives By definition, hyperinflation occurs when an economy's inflation rate rises by more than 50 per cent a month. People definitely noticed that the UK vetoed a change in the EU treaty, though. THE IMPRESSION I get from the plan is that it is too little THE ACTS or omissions of state authorities that give rise to runaway inflation levels amount to nothing less than betrayal of a country's citizenry, according to economist Bengt Fagerholm, who has written on the history of inflation in his book Arvottomat miljoonat ("Worthless millions"). According to Fagerholm, increases in the amount of uncovered money is just as deserving of condemnation as the laissez faire mentality. The proposed plan would increase available funding and calm private investors by promising not to screw them again. All those other failures don't really matter, I suppose. "As the inflationary spiral drags on, the damage continues to worsen, and recovery measures become all the harder to accept." Fagerholm is in agreement with the common view that hyperinflation is almost invariably connected to pe- riods of political and economic turmoil. The hyperinflationary spiral suffered by Zimbabwe three years ago reached a rate of 98 per cent a day before the Zimbabwean Dollar collapsed. One idea, doing away with unanimity voting, was already rejected by Finland, so I'm not sure why it was included in the plan. Some core issues, like structural imbalances, have been all but ignored, only meekly pointed to in the Euro Plus Act, which no one has heard of. I'M WRITING this column over the weekend, but I would not be surprised if, by the time you are reading it, the whole thing has blown up once again, with stock markets collapsing, the cost of borrowing exploding and politicians planning yet another crisis summit. ©MC TM Airport Helsinki-Vantaa Terminal 2, Boulevard Open every day 5.30-20.30 Forum Mannerheimintie 20 00100 HELSINKI mon-fri 9-21, sat 9-18, sun12-18 Cosy hotel in the heart of Helsinki Annankatu, 00120 Helsinki tel. Some of the painful lessons of the past have been learnt, making it unlikely that the Eurozone's continuing debt crisis will lead to hyperinflation. Long before it gets to that stage, how- Ukraine's dubious distinction The record for the all-time worst level of hyperinflation goes to the Ukraine, where the inflation rate of the Karbovanets reached 10,000 per cent in 1993. This is a great idea, but has been nullified by the fact that the penalties have not been announced and a vote can scrap any penalties anyway. OTHER long-term ideas include putting some more fire- power and versatility in the bailout funds. A MEDIUM-TERM need, to address a lack of economic growth, was completely ignored. The current average monthly inflation rate in the Eurozone is three per cent. H E I K K I K A R K KO L A I N E N S T T HT ever, spiralling commodity prices have usually weakened the afflicted country's economic growth and welfare levels. But this alone is not enough to spark off runaway inflation rates: the problem also required drastic levels of incompetence, such as the decisions of a country's political leadership and banks to increase the amount of money in the economy through increasing the deficit and printing banknotes. "In most cases decision-makers have chosen the easiest way out, by allowing inflation to rise. Out-of-control price rises wreak more havoc on a country's economy than the more dramatic onset of hyperinflation. The heavy levels of debt industrialised countries have run up in recent years seem set to ensure high inflation rates for the foreseeable future. The plan inadequately addressed the first and third problem, and completely ignored the second. THE IMMEDIATE problem is a lack of market confidence. Yields on all euro-denominated sovereign bonds, including Finland's, has soared. Crippling levels of debt still bring with them a risk of uncontrollable inflation rates. The failure of yet another bailout plan I TRIED to count the number of European bailout plans which have failed, but ended up getting bored and depressed and lost count. The problem is by no means a thing of the past, since hyperinflation has afflicted over 30 national economies throughout the past century. 8 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 BUSINESS L E H T I K U VA / V E S A M O I L A N E N HELSINKI TIMES David J. As a side issue, the ECB has lowered interest rates and agreed to continue to modestly buy bonds as needed. THE MOVE by the ECB was the best idea of the lot, and will help a bit by lowering bank borrowing costs. The average inflation rate in the Eurozone has now risen to three per cent, compared to 3.9 per cent in the US and 5.2 in the UK. This is normal EU procedure, of course: to ignore a problem until it is months or years old. He is also a private investor with over ten years of experience. The last point, the increase in immediate funding, is only 200 billion and will probably have no impact. What matters now is why our current bailout plan will fail, too. WHAT we Eurozone unlikely to experience hyperinflation, but worries remain Economists define hyperinflation as a monthly inflation rate of 50 per cent or more. Hyperinflation is usually linked to periods of acute unrest, including wars and revolutions
Only 13 per cent of survey re- spondents buy their tickets from a ticket office, with 76 per cent buying their tickets online. Finnish bureau- cratic requirements, for example, are often an obstacle to newcomers. The same difficulty faces partners and spouses of foreigners working here on assignment from another country. In addition, TalentMatch is aimed at taking into account the specific difficulties facing jobseekers and entrepreneurs of foreign background who are trying to develop their careers in Finland. HELSINKI TIMES BUSINESS "Copterline flies in all weathers, and because of the small passenger volume there are never delays at the terminal. The service consists of a website, matchmaking events and supplementary services for meeting the specific requirements of international recruitment. The TalentMatch website is a forum in which jobseekers can advertise their skills and employers can advertise available positions. Lappset is to make equipment and turnkey playgrounds based on characters from Rovio's hit video game Angry Birds. Speed and reliability are the most important considerations for business commuters, after all. Flights to Joensuu, Kokkola/Pietarsaari and Kajaani are to start in March and April. "Metso will continue to be active in protecting its intellectual property rights globally, acting with the objective of enhancing fair competition," Metso said. All information entered into the system is open for all forum users to see. We also want to pay special attention to the particular needs of professionals from outside Finland in addition to helping to bring them into contact with potential employers we want to help in bringing them into contact with other service providers who can assist in securing and maintaining employment," says project director Melissa Arni-Hardén of Otaniemi Marketing Oy. What if we told you that you can start an American University Degree in Business Administration All we ask from you is We also offer you Your job is to contact us http://hyria.fi/ international_hyria/american_education_at_hyria Next program Info Welcome! TalentMatch launch 19 December 15:30-18:00 Innopoli 2 Tekniikantie 14 Otaniemi, Espoo More Expertise www.hyria.fi. Sixty-one per cent selected the catamaran as their top choice, while 19 per cent plumped for the helicopter. "Fortum aims to play a significant part in the next According to the most recent statistics, six million trips between Helsinki and Tallinn were made last year. Still no study place. Finnair came in at the tail end, being chosen by only three per cent of respondents. The growing number of business travellers have different requirements from tourists, however. "To be competitive, transport companies interested in attracting commuters really should invest in electronic communications services and facilities for working during the trip, both onboard and at the terminals," Tenhunen says. Scheduling and technical problems with catamarans go some way to explaining why they are not the most favoured means of transport. "Finnair came out exceptionally badly in the survey, which might have something to do with the ongoing labour disputes within the airline and airport delays. Food and shopping options were generally considered to matter very little. The company did not disclose the value of the deal. The aim of TalentMatch is to bridge this gap, by bringing the two parties together in a shared forum. The Finnish government owns more than half of the shares in Fortum. Over half of respondents reserve their tickets online. According to a recently published survey carried out in November by market research institute Soprano, the Tallink Star catamaran is the most-used mode of business travel, with Copterline's helicopter rising to the top as the most-favoured choice. Twelve per cent picked travel by aeroplane as their top choice, whereas only nine per cent would take the traditional cruise ferry. Finnair's fumbles Most business commuters would prefer to make their Helsinki-Tallinn trips by helicopter. Some 1,082 business commuters responded to the questionnaire. STT FERRIES AND flights are gradually losing their status to catamarans and helicopters as the favoured ways of commuting between Finland and Tallinn on business. STT Lappset and Rovio launch Angry Birds playgrounds Finnish playground equipment maker Lappset said in a statement Monday it and software maker Rovio had signed a collaboration agreement. According to the study, as much as 75 per cent of the businesses interviewed are interested in recruiting foreign staff. A shared forum To bring together the need of foreign jobseekers in Finland for work and the labour needs of companies, OIN and Technopolis have launched TalentMatch, a "matchmaking" service to be launched on 19 December. The open nature of the forum also makes it accessible to small businesses, which are often unable to pay the high fees of recruiting agencies. No problem. Bridging the gap between workers and employers TalentMatch is a new "matchmaking" service that aims to fill a niche in the market for a service that brings jobseekers and companies together in the same open forum. HEL SINKI TIMES THERE ARE now approximately 160,000 foreigners living in Finland, around half of them in the capital region. The 18-minute helicopter commute came out on top, which is surprising as it's only been in operation a few months," says Soprano Oy's managing director Arto Tenhunen. Estonian Air to open three new Finnish routes Estonian Air is to launch three new services to Finland from its Tallinn hub next year. Heads of businesses who responded to the survey tended to prefer the faster modes of transport. STT Vacon to cut 70 jobs Finnish electrical equipment maker Vacon said in a statement Tuesday it would launch a round of statutory cooperation procedure talks, adding it aimed to cut 70 jobs in Finland. STT generation renewable energy system, and Fortum France will lead our efforts to develop French power business in the long term," Matti Ruotsala, a Fortum executive, said in the statement. The three most important criteria for business travel, according to the survey, are punctuality, reliability, and speed. Respondents were selected for the survey from the top levels of management in companies in the trade, marketing, sales, and communications sectors. L E H T I K U VA / A N T T I A I M O - KO I V I S T O 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 9 Finnair misses the boat in Helsinki-Tallinn business commuter market Lower prices and wage levels are drawing an increasing number of Finnish businesses south of the Gulf of Finland to Estonia. HEL SINKI TIMES COLUMN Metso wins patent row in US Finnish engineering group Metso said in a statement Monday it had won a patent dispute in the United States, adding a New York court had ordered Terex to pay 31.6 million dollars, or some 24 million euros, in damages for willful infringement of patents on crushing and screening machines. A common problem for educated foreigners living here is the difficulty of finding work in their own field. "There are several publicly funded projects for serving the requirements of either firms or jobseekers, but not both together. These facts have come to light again in a labour market study jointly conducted by the Otaniemi International Network (OIN) and business services provider Technop- olis Group. STT Fortum sets up shop in France Finnish utility Fortum said in a statement Monday it would establish a French subsidiary in order to bid for hydroelectric concession renewals and to develop wave power in cooperation with French gover nment-controlled warship builder DCNS. "The reason for the weakened demand is in the prolongation and escalation of the European finance crisis," Vesa Laisi, the managing director of Vacon, said in the statement. Thirty-six per cent favoured Copterline, and the second most popular L E H T I K U VA / P E K K A S A K K I choice was the Tallink Star catamaran. Vacon currently employs about 750 people in Finland. According to the survey, 14 per cent of business heads who responded travel between Finland and Estonia at least once a month, and from the Helsinki metropolitan area alone the figure is still higher. The first Angry Birds playgrounds are to be built in Finland next year. It's worth remembering of course that only a fraction of the total amount of commuters between Helsinki and Tallinn could realistically take this option." According to the most recent statistics, six million trips between Helsinki and Tallinn were made last year
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Kaurismäki is an artist who takes politics seriously. It is now common knowledge that more and more children and youths have difficulties with concentrating at school and with getting sleep. Whether its director, Aki Kaurismäki, will show up in support of his film is another question. Lifestyles also affect dietary habits, with healthy options too often losing out to pre-prepared meals and fast foods. Parents are not always in a position to monitor and possibly restrict their children's consumption of energy drinks. Granted, this `exchange rate' only makes sense for countries whose debt has already been priced for disaster. ACCORDING to Finland's existing Food Act, it is not possible to place legal restrictions on the sale of energy drinks to children and teenagers. KELLY JANE Finnish director, working in French, speaks to the world "LE HAVRE is Finland's official entry into the Academy Awards for best foreignlanguage film. And with Greek gold reserves up a reported 34% since the start of the year, there is now a lot more precious metal in the vault to back up all that currently distressed paper. This places the full burden of responsibility on the consumers of these products themselves. It's now fairly common for kids to have energy drinks and energy bars as a snack, and even for breakfast. THE POPULARITY of energy drinks has risen dramatically in recent years amongst young people in particular not least because of the aggressive efforts of the manufacturers of these products to attract the youth market. A great many teachers have noticed that the use of energy drinks increases the amount of behavioural problems among pupils, which is why the drinks are banned in many schools. HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / K I M M O M Ä N T Y L Ä FINLAND IN THE WORLD PRESS NAMIBIA ECONOMIST 9 December 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 11 Finland supports transport sector "THE WALVIS BAY Actress Kati Outinen and film director Aki Kaurismäki at a press conference in Helsinki. WASHINGTONEXAMINER.COM 10 December. The agreement was signed in Windhoek by the Finnish Charge d' Affaires, Anne Saloranta and Daniel Nghidinua, board member of WBCG. The problem of course is that children and teenagers are not necessarily aware of the risks of over-consumption. Twice before his films have won nominations, and twice before he's declined to appear both in protest of former President George W. Energy drinks carry the warning that they are not recommended for children, pregnant women, or anyone who is allergic to caffeine. BASED on scientific risk analysis, the monitoring body NASDAQ.COM 6 December. THE JAPAN TIMES ONLINE 9 December Could Finland have the golden solution to Europe's problems? "A FEW MONTHS ago, Finland asked Greece to back up its debt with gold as collateral. A new phenomenon is the popularity of these products among ever-younger kids, especially those in the 9-13 age group. As a result, each Greek bond was now worth roughly one ounce of bullion. More pressure should also be put on the manufacturers of these products concerning their questionable strategy of marketing energy drinks to impressionable and vulnerable age groups.. While these efforts of individual retailers are commendable, a better way to deal with the problem would be to introduce and implement national legislation. And the higher gold prices go, the more logic this kind of goldbacked bailout might have for Europe's leaders..." Finnish Santa spreads some cheer in tsunami-hit Kamaishi from Finland made a visit to a kindergarten in Iwate Prefecture to give out books and sweets in one of the cities hardest hit by the 11 March earthquake and tsunami. Accompanying Santa's trip to Kamaishi on Wednesday was a chorus group also from Finland and several Japanese university students who performed traditional Finnish music and recited picture books for some 250 children and adults at the school. His latest film revolves around a political question: that of illegal immigration..." Corridor Group (WBCG) and the Embassy of Finland recently signed a N$ 889,600 funding agreement, which is aimed at developing the Walvis Bay Corridors and the Port of Walvis Bay further. Rich Tullo of New York research firm Albert Fried & Co. "Moderate use" means that the recommended daily intake of energy drinks stated on the product's container is not exceeded. In practice, however, supermarkets sell them to customers of all ages. It should be possible, however, to amend the current legislation so as to protect children and youths from damaging their health by the harmful choices they make as consumers. Once again, the worse the credit situation in Europe looks, the higher gold prices can go. Funding received through the agreement will also go towards supporting the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in the transport sector..." Outi Alanko-Kahiluoto is a Member of the Parliament for the Greens Kids pay a high price for the `Friday feeling' THE PACE of life is increasingly hectic for people of all ages. EVEN small amounts of caffeine can cause accelerated heartbeat, nausea, headaches, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, and hyperactivity. This would provide a solid basis for deciding whether tougher legal restrictions are needed to protect children and youths. The caffeine content, according to the risk analysis, is not so high as to pose a health risk to adults. recently noted that Greek bonds lost half their value between March 2010 and September 2011, while gold surged nearly 70%. The overall objective of the agreement is to improve the baseline for operating conditions on specific transport corridors in southern Africa to stimulate economic growth. This project will also focus on training and development, trade and transport facilitation. The proposal was shout- ed down at the time, but there are still analysts who think the idea has real promise as a way to save the euL E H T I K U VA / M A R T T I K A I N U L A I N E N Greek bonds lost half their value between March 2010 and September 2011, while gold went up nearly 70 per cent. sudoku SOLUTION ON PAGE 18 ro from its current crisis of confidence. Daily recommended intake is too weak a measure to provide adequate protection. IN ADDITION, more research-based information on the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks is needed. It's good enough to be one of the five that will be nominated. Bush's foreign policy. What is more, we still don't have enough information about the possible combined harmful effects of caffeine and the other stimulants contained in energy drinks. THERE is no lower age limit on the sale of energy drinks in Finland, although some retailers have been conscientious enough to place their own age limit, refusing to sell the drinks to anyone younger than 15. Their high caffeine content is the main thing that makes energy drinks harmful to young people, since children have a naturally higher susceptibility to caffeine than adults. The event was organized by the university students in Tokyo and others who volunteered to help survivors in Kamaishi in August..." "A SANTA CLAUS for food safety in the European Union, the European Food Safety Authority, has stated in one of its directives that energy drinks are safe when consumed in moderation. It's trendy to down several cans of energy drink at a time, to get the so-called "Friday feeling"
Karo's creation will take you to the beauty of Piemonte, Northern Italy, which will surely please your weary eyes. With a bottle of whisky by his side on a permanent basis, Lemmy and his tough demeanour have come to personify the genre, with his distinct, gravelly voice spouting lyrics drenched in the staples of sex, drugs, rock `n' roll, and well, more of the above. Having accumulated a number of prizes already from film festivals around the globe, Karo's film embraces the notion of modern fairytales, offering a refreshing alternative to gloomier cinematic fare. The Maecenas Guild has awarded artist Kati Lehtonen, 32, a 5000-euro scholarship for her work on display at the exhibition, Kantama (Range), made up of 35 aluminium plates hung on the wall. Okay, before you raise both eyebrows, hold on for a minute and give Hysteria a chance. Now, what one would nowadays simply refer to as fulfilling a sexual need is revealed in the film to be a true medical revelation, as the embracing of women's sexuality began to mirror their desire to alter their status in society. Our man Dancy is soon onboard, treating an everlengthening queue of women keen to receive his unique therapy. Formed in London in 1975, the band energised the tired metal genre of that era, riding the crest of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that L E H T I K U VA / S A R I GU S TA F S S O N appeared in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their speed and attitude. The duo is backed by an impressive line-up on Friday night that includes Lisa Lashes, one of the biggest female DJs in the world, as well as a host of other guest appearances. Infected Mushroom 16 December, 20:00 Tickets 29 The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 Helsinki. The band's mainstay throughout their 21-album career has been frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who's always decked out in his signature all-black uniform, iconic moustache, facial wart and bass guitar. Breaking through with their 1999 hit "The Gathering", the duo made a name for themselves with their distinct dark, rhythmic style a sound that really came to the fore with their 2000 release, Classic Mushroom. Elsewhere this week sees local director Rosa Karo's debut feature film, The Italian Key. The film follows an English-bred girl, Cabella, in search of her identity, who is left with a key as her only clue. Well, it appears that there are. See what you think. Our hero finds himself being kicked out from one clinic to the next, as his forward-thinking approach continues to get him into trouble and create conflict with the smaller minds in the industry. There is no unifying theme, but many works nod towards topics such as nature, recycling and ecology. Roosa Toivonen also known as Rosa Karo a Finnish writer-director known for her documentaries, has directed her first fictional film, The Italian Key. The exhibition features a balanced variety of paintings, media art, photography, sculptures, installations and drawings. Armed with classic cuts such as "Ace of Spades", "Overkill" and "Killed by Death", Motörhead continue to thrill audiences around the globe despite Lemmy now being 65 years old. Well, enter his friend (a wonderful Rupert Everett) and a timely solution becomes apparent. Yep, you read correctly. She ends up in a small Infection spreading J A M E S O ' S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES Singer and bassist of British rock band Motörhead, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. PUSHING their way to the surface to become pioneers of psychedelic trance, Israeli outfit Infected Mushroom hit the stage at The Circus on Friday 16 December. Forming in Haifa in 1997, the producers Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani initially favoured a lighter, more upbeat sound before changing tack. Playing to growing audiences around the globe only saw the duo pushing themselves even harder, resulting in the amusingly titled Converting Vegetarians in 2003. With this album, combining psychedelic trance with classical music, the outfit's long player broke them through onto the European, Japanese and American markets. But what to do when Dancy begins to experience repetitive stress disorder on his overworked wrist. This year's elimination proved to be as tough as always: out of 436 applicants, only 56 were chosen for display at the exhibition. With women beginning to challenge their designated place of lowly housewives, this was also manifest in their pent-up sexuality rearing its head. Here, 19-year-old orphan Cabella travels to Italy after she has inherited an old key. As their careers have progressed they have also collaborated with a number of high-profile guests along the way, such as Korn's Jonathan Davis, The Doors' Ray Man- zarek and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction. Pack your earplugs; it's going to get loud. Motörhead 18 December Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 you're getting bored with the miserable Finnish weather and your imagination just isn't able to stretch itself enough to detach you from the ugly reality have a think about investing some money on a film ticket that costs little more than lunch. With Maggie Gyllenhaal making a welcome appearance as a hot-headed, forward-thinking woman, the film breezes effortlessly from scene to scene, pausing to accentuate the social differences between this era and 2011. 12 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 CULTURE HELSINKI TIMES Unusual lesson in history J A M E S O ' S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES Kiusa ("Nuisance") by Erika Erre. Saucy young artists of 2011 J E N N I T O R I S E VA HEL SINKI TIMES UNTIL 8 January, Taidehalli plays host to the annual Young Artists exhibition, which has been a tradition since 1939. Berthelsen), a rare-wine shop owner in Copenhagen who heads to Buenos Aires in the hope of winning back his ex-wife, who has left him to go and Hysteria (K11) Release date: 16 December Director: Tanya Wexler Starring: Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal The Italian Key (K7) Release date: 16 December Director: Rosa Karo Starring: Gwendolyn Anslow, Joana Cartocci Superclásico (K13) Release date: 16 December Director: Ole Christian Madsen Starring: Paprika Steen, Anders W. A romantic comedy, here we are privy to the life of Christian (Anders W. And so, get ready for your latest dose, as this week's Hollywood history lesson arrives in the unlikely shape of the vibrator. A close inspection reveals small pencil-drawn squares covering the plates; step back four steps and witness the appearance of subtle waves undulating in front of your eyes. In fact, historical events have been mined so thoroughly that one begins to wonder if there are any more stories left to be told. Here we are introduced to doctor Hugh Dancy, a youthful gent who can't ever catch a break in the world of medicine. Also, social relationships in their Finnish awkwardness receive a fair share of thought. Berthelsen live with one of the world's most infamous soccer players. Finally, we have the delights of Superclásico, the Danish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at next year's Academy Awards. Cue a crossing of paths with doctor Jonathan Price and his revolutionary technique of placating women's hysteria with a hands-on approach in the Victorian era. The chosen material gives a cold and eerie feel to the work, and its division into 35 pieces bestows a rather mathematical approach to the scene. So, in case you're not a naturalborn romantic, Italophile or escapist, just sit back, relax and enjoy the fairytale. The Italian Key Premieres on 16 December www.theitaliankey.com A low-cost escape J E N N I T O R I S E VA HEL SINKI TIMES Keeping the Motör running J A M E S O ' S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES IN CASE PROVING the old adage that you can't keep a warty old craggly rocker down for too long, hard-rocking trio Motörhead makes their umpteenth appearance onstage in Helsinki at the Cable Factory on 18 December. Be it the giant, wooden legoman, a gravity-defying rock or scattered fox claws emerging out of the wall, there is sure to be a piece on display or more to tickle your brain in just the right spot. Young Artists 2011 Taidehalli Nervanderinkatu 3 Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets: 0/5.50/8 TRACING our past to reveal insights concerning the present is nothing new in cinema. Advance word has been positive. town also named Cabella and befriends local girls, who help her in her quest. With their eighth studio album set to hit shelves next year, fans can satiate their hunger for the fungi with their new single, "Pink Nightmares", which offers a preview of what is to come. Some words of warning, however: this is a "small and beautiful bundle of cottoncandy kind of a film", as Karo herself describes it. Although there aren't any shark corpses submerged in formaldehyde or diamond-encrusted skulls à la Damien Hirst, the exhibition ranges from intriguing works and the macabre to the jovial. Raising more than a few chuckles along the way, Hysteria never outstays its welcome, with solid performances all round ensuring an enjoyable viewing experience
I currently live in Herttoniemi, Helsinki. I personally feel that Herttoniemi is very liveable. Further away from the centre and open for only two days is Korjaamo's Christmas Market, which is renowned for showcasing the up-and-coming Finnish designers, with their inspiring jewellery, clothing, textiles and other handmade products. KO R J A A M O Funny bunny Otto the rabbit has lived among chickens all his life, and you could say he's been influenced by his surroundings. M I K KO N I I L E S S T T HT Korjaamo's Christmas Market 17-18 December Töölönkatu 52 a-b, Helsinki The Old Student House's Traditional Christmas Market Until 22 December Mannerheimintie 3, Helsinki Children's clothes club H E AT H E R S U N D E R L A N D HEL SINKI TIMES ALONG with grocery shopping and laundry, shopping for children's clothes is one of those monthly chores that most parents do without. HELSINKI TIMES LIFESTYLE 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 13 L E H T I K U VA / RO N I L E H T I Uniqueness guaranteed J E N N I T O R I S E VA HEL SINKI TIMES STILL haven't got all the Christmas gifts. Furthermore, Itäkeskus is just two stations away. For more info, contact aiwei@seeutomorrow.com. No worries, there are still some Christmas markets left in this last week before it's time to take out the pots and pans to prepare for the belly stretching Christmas Eve feast. Personally I think sustainability should not rely just on the creation of "greener" materials or tools, but it rather needs an entire change of behaviour. What do you like about your neighbourhood? Where do you live. My own service! I am currently working on a project in response to the prevalent buy-and-throw away consuming habit. Explore different areas of Helsinki with a local guide! This week: Herttoniemi is also where our school is located [Arabia]. "It has happened in the past that animals living on a farm learn some of the ways of animals from other species, when the animal has no companions from its own species. We have magnificent views of nature through the windows. Mammals who have adapted to the ways of other species have been known to gradually revert to their natural selves after being put back among their own kind, Salo says. I guess it's something between the city and the suburbs. Never fear, help is at hand. The little fellow's tastes are even more exacting than those of the chickens, Kuusinen says: "He only eats chickenfeed and oats, and never touches carrots or turnips, for instance. Most importantly, I love the old apartment where we are living now; I am sharing it with a classmate of mine. I have heard that during winter time, when the water is frozen, we can actually ski on the ice all of the way to the school! Please recommend one shop or service in your neighbourhood that you would like to promote. What kind of neighbourhood is it. This is considered a luxury where I come from! What is there to do in Herttoniemi. What is special about your neighbourhood. When the Turun Sanomat reported on him, the story was quickly picked up by international news agency Reuters. "We started the Draken & Jevelen (D&J) company to produce high quality clothing at a low price," explained Bertil Segelmark, managing director of D&J Elit. "We couldn't keep Otto in the house, since our dachshund would make mincemeat of him." Adaptation The director of Korkeasaari Zoo, Jukka Salo, is thrilled with Otto's story. Since then, he has been living with the chickens. Hence, to materialise my idea of sustainability I have adopted a design methodology in which I renew old objects. I am not too sure. It's not too far from the city centre and yet it is peaceful. She studied and worked in Singapore before landing in Helsinki for her master's degree in Fashion and Clothing at Aalto University's School of Art and Design. How long have you lived there. It can be tiresome to go into stores, especially with the kids. Being a helpful sort, he even pitches in with childrearing, parking himself on top of any nest eggs that need incubating. When outdoors, Otto has learned how to climb onto a low perch alongside his friends from the other species. Since September 2011. D&J Elit is a monthly children's clothing club that aims to make everyday life that little bit easier for parents by removing that time consuming need to go shopping for your children and giving you more time to spend having fun with them instead. Membership is free and clothes are provided from sizes 62cm up to 140cm. When people come close, Otto shuffles off to squat in a corner. "It's like an on-off switch that can never be changed once it's flipped," Salo explains. Otto is already an international celebrity. HEL SINK I T I M E S In this fortnightly series, Helsinki Times has a chat with different people about the places they live in, and how they find life there. It has facilities for sports like ice hockey, skating, tennis, football, athletics, ski jumping, kids' football, skiing and downhill skiing. The Herttoniemi sports park seems to have a lot to offer. So, anyone who is curious and wants to try out this service could drop me the items or arrange with me for a pick-up if the items are not too big! I will then return the "renewed" items back to Herttoniemi Herttoniemi is only a 10-minute metro ride away from the centre. Aiwei considers the surrounding nature a luxury. A peaceful haven AIWEI FOO is an artist and designer from East Malaysia. This is almost like a customisation service for people's unwanted belongings. Other chickenesque aspects of the bunny's behaviour seem to settle the question, however. I guess it has most of the basic amenities that we need on a daily basis. The Kuusinens purchased nine fluffy-plumed Silkie chickens and a young cockerel last spring, and received Otto in the bargain. Instead of going to Stockmann's flashy settings, why not cross the street and enter the charming ambience of the Old Student House that hosts until the 22 December both artisanal crafts and Christmas delicacies. "Our clothing idea is just to facilitate a bit of everyday life. Kuusinen has photographic evidence of Otto's behaviour taken from a distance so as not to disturb the otherwise shy mammal. Usually rabbits eat practically anything that comes their way, but not Otto." Otto the funny Finn- ish bunny is already a bit of an international celebrity. Mammals do have some ability to adapt in this way." According to Salo, it is precisely a matter of adaptation not identification, which is common among many species of birds, particularly waterfowl. L E H T I K U VA / RO N I L E H T I Identification occurs when a chick takes the first moving object it sees to be its mother regardless of whether it is its actual mother, another bird, a person, or a person's shoe. D&J Elit is a fun and different way to buy children's clothes." Working in a similar fashion to a monthly book club, D&J Elit send their members packages of seasonal children's clothes each month. Indoor, or outdoor, these markets host an abundance of handmade and unique products, most of which you will not find in mainstream shops. And human offspring have sometimes been known to have been reared by wolves and wild dogs, after all." With his limited rabbit's intellect, Otto may well have come to the conclusion that he is a chicken. Behind the apartment there is a hill where we can climb on top of and observe the other side of the sea, which Aiwei Foo the owner as a gift, or I could keep them if they do not wish to keep them any longer. For more information, visit www.djelit.com OTTO, a pint-sized rabbit, lives with a flock of chickens on the island of Velkua near Naantali. "Kittens that have been raised among a litter of pups have been known to be- Ville Kuusinen with Otto at their home on the island of Velkua. come noticeably more feline when they've come into contact with other cats. "I don't know if he's imitating what he sees the hens doing, or if it just feels pleasant to have a nice warm egg under him," says Otto's owner Ville Kuusinen
14 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 EAT & DRINK C ARELIA HELSINKI TIMES C ARELIA The French-inspired restaurant is located opposite the opera house. And Carelia. Atmosphere 4/5 Service 4/5 Food 4.5/5 Prices 4/5 Overall 16.5/20 Carelia Mannerheimintie 56 Helsinki. I saw an old friend and we had moules et frites with a bottle of white wine and talked about old times, while Parisians discussed philosophy and the meaning of life around us. At least, they might have been talking about those things, but my schoolboy French barely extends beyond "une baguette s'il vous plait" and "où est le toilette?", so I can't be sure. Furthermore, they bake their own bread and make their own ice cream, which is almost always a good thing. Already it was clear that Carelia, despite the name, doesn't fall into that pernicious trap that many restaurants seem unable to ignore; namely, the uncalledfor "Fennification" of perfectly reasonable menus. Partly, it's the décor. Because it's a former pharmacy, old (empty) bottles of tinctures and potions line the walls on, you C ARELIA Organic steak tartare à la Carelia (12). guessed it, darkly varnished wooden shelves. The smoked eel (15) was slightly disappointing because the horseradish rémoulade and watercress would have worked fine with the delicate fish but for an unnecessarily strong mustard dressing. Seared on the outside, soft and light in the middle, if you eat meat then this has to be your first choice. Everything here is feels reassuringly Gallic. It is a noteworthy and attractive menu that won't break the bank, and the wine list, as I think I might have mentioned before, is surely one of the best in town. Executive chef, Juuse Mikkonen, formerly of a 2-Michelin star Hong Kong eatery among many others, has put together a refreshingly brief and interesting menu that succeeds on three counts: a) there are only 17 dishes on the menu, which is a boon if you're hopelessly indecisive like me; b) it's some of the best value in town; c) it all tastes good, and some of it tastes very good. An old chemist's in Helsinki, of all places, turned out to be the replicator. All right, so I visited Carelia on a quiet, stormy and wet December afternoon on Mannerheimintie, as opposed to a lovely summer's evening by the Seine, but I reckon that if I went back on a busy weekend evening it would do a passable imitation no matter the weather outside. Your second choice, if they have it on the menu, may well be the merguez sausage with Puy lentils (18), a lightly spiced and delicious dish from North Africa. Well, there's a little bit of the Iberian in there as well, as the main course of grilled secreto of Iberico pork (a bargain at 31) was a revelation. Book in advance if you're planning to dine on show nights. Smoked eel with horseradish rémoulade and watercress. C ARELIA Carelia, French style In one of his most memorable experiences of late, Nick Barlow discovers the next best thing to dining out in Paris. NICK BARLOW HEL SINKI TIMES I WENT to a bistro in Paris sev- eral years ago. The price/value ratio is high. Our waitress was knowledgeable and helped out with an inspired selection. Formerly a pharmacy, Carelia is dotted with remnants of its past. For starters, we first sampled the fried scallop with hazelnut butter (7 each), artfully presented in a sea shell on a bed of rock salt. The tables in the main dining area are close enough to encourage elbow-rubbing eating in places, and because it is opposite the opera house it's a fair bet that booking is essential on show nights, although several private rooms for hire bump up the total capacity to around 150. Something else that tastes great is the restaurant's extensive and superb wine list. Anyway, it was a memorable night, and until last week I hadn't found anywhere else that I felt could replicate the experience. The floor is, indeed, tiled and reassuringly battered the original shop opened in 1926 and it was converted into a restaurant in 1996. I'd never heard of the secreto before apparently it's not called a secret for nothing but this marbled cut of pork was truly lovely. Trés posh, and pretty good with some of its bedding sprinkled on top. Moving on, the selection of three French cheeses (9) could not be ignored, what with good cheese often being at a premium in town, and a final dish of apple sorbet (6) and a glass of dessert wine capped what was surely one of my most memorable meals in Helsinki for some time. It was a smoky, crowded place, with tile floors and darkly varnished wooden shelving and furniture. As you leave the restaurant trudging through the snow, just remember: you'll always have Paris. As for the food, that naturally plays its part as well. The sommelier has chosen only European wines, which makes perfect sense in combination with the food, and although you're really able to splash out silly money if you feel like it, there are plenty of accessible choices as well. The accompanying pommes frites were good, the green salad less so, but at this point it didn't really matter. The delectable gratinated artichoke soup (12/15) saved the day, which, accompanied by an excellent Riesling, is the newly certified choice to wipe away the winter blues
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We [at Elvira] have sent around 30 letters to various companies, insisting that they remove the medical claims that they make about their products on the internet," says Misikangas. The European Regulation on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods, which came into force in 2006, imposes restrictions on how food and nutritional products can be marketed. All health-related claims have to be approved either by Evira or by the EU. However, we have already reduced it and have started directing more of the distribution to the domestic market. More specifically, the Federation charges that Evira is in this way making it impossible to discuss publicly the health-related effects of naturopathic products and nutrition supplements in Finland. As a result, the price of butter is now rising, with no end in sight. However, no true shortage seems to be at play instead, hoarding is believed to be the cause. This information has frequently been lacking, however, says Misikangas. By law, claims that a particular product has specific effects that are beneficial to health must have been proved to be effective through scientific testing. In violation of the Food Act of 2006, naturopathic foods and nutritional supplements have been marketed as preventing illnesses and as having nurturing and curative effects. "These claims are seldom seen on the product packaging, but the internet is rife with wild marketing claims. According to the Federation, berry products, for instance, can no longer be sold or advertised here as "superfoods". First came low-carb diets, and now Finns are obsessed with butter. "Not medicines" Marjo Misikangas, Senior Inspector of Evira, rejects the Federation's allegations. Most of our butter is sold to other countries, and we can't just halt the export trade. "Right now, Valio is unable to deliver all orders," says Reima Luomala, vice president of the dairy company's profit centre for butter, spreads and ingredients. The current regulations will remain in force until March of next year, when the European Commission (EC) is due to publish a list of approved health-related claims that can be made about foodstuffs and nutritional supplements. The combined market share of L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R Valio and Ingman for butter exceeds 80 per cent. It's common knowledge that high-fibre foods aid digestion, but we can no longer say that because Evira has ruled that only medicines can relieve constipation." Lindström believes that Evira's practices will lead to lost jobs as well as jeopardise national traditions: "Many companies have had to take down their websites after being threatened with fines by Evira. "I'm not sure whether there is a genuine misunderstanding at issue here, or whether the Federation has deliberately misinterpreted the law," adds Misikangas. We're absolutely bewildered we've been denied our freedom of speech." NUMBER ONE FOR FANS! 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HELSINKI TIMES EAT & DRINK 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 17 L E H T I K U VA / P E T R A P I I T U L A I N E N Dairies struggle to meet demand for butter A shortage of butter is causing a spin, with limited supplies prompting shoppers to begin hoarding. TA R J A R E P O S T T HT FINNISH butter consumption has grown by one fifth in 2011 and grocery shelves around the country have occasionally been empty as dairies have been unable to meet the increased demand. Ilkka Alarotu, director of assortments and pricing for the S Group, confirms that some of their stores have temporarily run out of butter. But according to Kesko's purchasing director, Harri Turunen, things are under control yet he, too, admits that stores may have had trouble keeping up with the demand. Goji berries are one example of a food often labelled as "superfood". Threat to exports Luomala says that the lack of butter is not because of insufficient production: "Valio is unable to deliver any more butter to Finland in such a short time. "The superfood label has been linked to so many products that I can't say what the situation is with specific plants, but presumably some products can still be sold as superfoods once the new EC directive is in force," Misikangas says. "Unnecessarily strict" In the view of the Finnish Federation for Naturopathic Medicine and Nutrition's managing director, Merja Lindström, Evira interprets the rules "extremely strictly" and is pre-empting the forthcoming EC regulations even thought they have not yet been released. "Evira always takes the strictest stance possible. Marketing materials containing false claims will by law have to be removed within six months after publication of the EC's list. "The reason is its low price. At the same time, milk production has decreased slightly and we have received less raw material than predicted," explains Luomala. In Finland, milk producers are paid more than anywhere else in Europe, but the price of butter is among the lowest," he says. Calls for more common sense in nutritional food labelling The Finnish Federation for Naturopathic Medicine and Nutrition claims that state food safety watchdog Evira is using its authority to serve vested interests rather than the public good. R I K U RO S L U N D S T T HT ACCORDING to the Federation for Naturopathic Medicine and Nutrition (Luontaisterveyden liitto), the Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira) is interpreting European Union food-safety regulations in such a strict way as to amount to a prohibition on health-related communications in Finland. "More milk fat is used in making these products, causing less to be available for the production of butter. "We could probably deliver significantly more butter to stores. Superfoods can still be marketed, provided that consumers are told in what way the product is "super". The beneficial health effects of berries have been comprehensively studied at the Universities of Turku and Oulu, for example, but those studies are not recognised," Lindström claims. She adds that Evira should be promoting the use of healthfoods as a means of preventative healthcare, "instead of promoting the interests of the pharmaceutical industry." Lindström emphasises that foodstuffs and nutritional supplements do not need to be tested as rigorously as pharmaceuticals "since food doesn't contain substances that could be harmful to humans." "Many products that are freely sold in other countries are sold as medicines in Finland, which is a bit of trickery. Over the summer, Evira has intervened in healthfood marketing more vigorously than usual. And we will continue to do so next year." As low-carbohydrate diets have gained popularity, people have switched to milk, yoghurt and cheese products that contain more fat
Stoa, Turunlinnantie 1 Tickets 7/10 www.stoa.fi Sun 18 December Motörhead (UK) Heavy rock legends. Kiasma-theatre Mannerheiminaukio 2 Tickets 10/15 www.kiasma.fi ka's works from the 1980s up to the present day, with vintage prints, new works and a number of videoworks. Possessing the courage to explore new landscapes of circus and the skill to evoke emotions, the group has been invited to perform at a number of performing arts festivals throughout the world. Bar Loose Annankatu 21 Tickets 14/16 www.barloose.com Sat 17 December Sufi Evening The group Nefes presents pieces based on the poems of the Turkish poet and Sufi mystic Yunus Emre. Virgin Oil CO. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets 14-77 www.opera.fi Wed 21 December Don Johnson Big Band Group mixing hip hop, funk, jazz and latin house with electronic influences. Venue, Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 21 Tickets 16.20-26.20 Fri 16 December Meta4 - 10 years! One of the most internationally successful Finnish string quartets. Rock with a twist of metal soundscapes. Senate Square Free entry Until Thu 22 December Traditional Christmas Market at the Old Student House Warm atmosphere, Finnish handicrafts and mulled wine at the café. Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13 Tickets 35 www.finlandiatalo.fi EXHIBITIONS Until Sun 8 January 2012 Young Artists 2011 Traditional exhibition with "a freshness guarantee". Johanneksenkirkko, 17:00 Korkeavuorenkatu 12 Tickets 30/35 www.jarisillanpää.com Tue 20 & Wed 21 December Vesa-Matti Loiri Christmas concert Traditional Christmas concert of one of the most beloved Finnish male singers. Ateneum Art Museum, Kaivokatu 2 Tue & Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed & Thu 10:00-20:00 Sat & Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets 0/8/10 www.ateneum.fi Until Sun 15 January 2012 Raakel Kuukka: Retrospective The retrospective shows Kuuk- THEATRE & DANCE Thu 15 December Liisa Pentti + Co: The Weight of My Heart Dance piece exploring the themes of remembrance and memories. Dom, Fredrikinkatu 42 Tickets 12 www.domhelsinki.fi Fri 16 December Joris Voorn (NLD) Renowned house and techno dj and producer. Finnish National Opera, 19:00 Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets 22-84 www.opera.fi Sat 17 December Metalorgy goes Xmas: Turmion kätilöt, Shade Empire, Fear of Domination, Rage My Bitch Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Tickets 18 www.elmu.fi Sat 17 December Lassi Valtonen Lyrical retro pop rock. Espresso is one of Circo Aereo's most successful pieces and it has been performed around the world since its premiere in 2006, but rarely in Finland. Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48 Tickets 36 www.savoyteatteri.fi Circo Aereo's most recent production, Espresso, is a stunning combination of circus and cabaret. MUSIC Thu 15 December Gotham O.D. Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48 Tickets 30 www.savoyteatteri.fi Fri 16-Sun 18 December Finnish Academy of Fine Arts - Christmas Market Pieces of art from paintings to jewellery. Espresso, which brings a group of versatile Finnish-French artists to the stage, is a combination of traditional circus art, humorous cabaret and stunning contemporary circus based on movement. Circo Aereo's productions have been a major factor contributing to the rise of Finnish contemporary circus internationally. Music Centre Concert Hall, 17:00 Mannerheiminitie 13 Tickets 6-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi Sat 17 December Freeman Finnish rock/pop legend of the 60s with new electric flavours. Thu 15 & Fri 16 December Stoa, 19:00 Turunlinnantie 1 Helsinki Tickets 10/18 www.stoa.fi Fri 16 December Lauluyhtye Aikamiehet Christmas concert Traditional male choir´s Christmas concert. Kaivopiha Mannerheimintie 5 Tickets 15 www.virginoil.fi Fri 16 December Negative Melodic hard rock. Helsinki Cathedral, 19:00 Unioninkatu 29 Tickets 12 www.cantoresminores.net Fri 16 December Laura Närhi & UMO Traditional UMO Christmas concert with a lovely vocalist, Laura Närhi. Kaivopiha Mannerheimintie 5 Tickets 20 www.virginoil.fi Sat 17 December HPO: Messa Di Gloria HPO gala concert with Olari Elts and Latvian State Choir. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B Tickets 15/17 www.korjaamo.fi Fri 16 December Melrose, Tuomari Nurmio Rock and blues. KokoTeatteri Unioninkatu 45 Tickets 12/7 www.kokoteatteri.fi Fri 16 December Infected Mushroom (USA) Psychedelic trance legends. Cirko Centre Kaasutehtaankatu 1 Tickets 80 www.cirko.fi Thu 15-Mon 19 December The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets 14-72 www.opera.fi Fri 16 December Mamuska Helsinki Exceptional multi-disciplinary art event, club night and social gathering. Temppeliaukio Church, 21:00 Lutherinkatu 3 Tickets 12.50/20/25 www.umo.fi Fri 16 & Sat 17 December Club For Five: Christmas Concert Christmas songs a cappella. Kunsthalle Helsinki Nervanderinkatu 3 Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00 Tickets 0/5.50/8 www.taidehalli.fi Until Sun 8 January 2012 The Magic of Lapland Ateneum Art Museum, Kaivokatu 2 Tue & Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed & Thu 10:00-20:00 Sat & Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets 0/8/10 www.ateneum.fi Until Sun 15 January 2012 The Power of Colour Works from the Collections of the State Tretjakov Gallery Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace Salomonkatu 15 Tue-Sun 11:00-19:00 Tickets 0/8/10 Until Sun 15 January 2012 Impressive Stones Exhibition presents a wide and diverse selection of art created using the lithographic technique. Among the artists featured are Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso and Kuutti Lavonen. Music Theatre Kapsäkki, 21:00 Hämeentie 68 Tickets 15 www.kapsakki.fi Thu 15 & Tue 20 December Rajaton Joulu Christmas concert of a six-voice cappella ensemble. Amos Anderson Art Museum Yrjönkatu 27 Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed 10:00-20:00 Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Tickets 0/4/6/8 www.amosanderson.fi CHRISTMAS EVENTS Until Thu 22 December St Thomas Christmas Market Traditional outdoor Christmas market with a lovely atmosphere. Zodiak Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 B Free entrance www.zodiak.fi Fri 16 & Sun 18 December Sanna Kekäläinen: The Beast A Book in an Orange Tent Experimental work of exaggeration and catastrophe. Semifinal Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Tickets 6/7 www.semifinal.fi Thu 15 December Anssi Kela Finnish singer-songwriter. Finnish Academy of Fine Arts Kaikukatu 4 Free entrance www.kuva.fi Sat 17 December Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajien perinteinen Joulukonsertti Traditional Christmas concert of the brilliant YL Male Voice Choir. Korjaamo Culture Factory, 11:0017:00 Töölönkatu 51 B www.korjaamo.fi Sat 17 & Sun 18 December We Got Beef's Christmas Bazaar Interesting designers and brands. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B Tickets 11-14 www.korjaamo.fi Fri 16 December Henry Grimes (USA) Brilliant alternative jazz artist. Johanneksenkirkko, 19:00 Korkeavuorenkatu 12 Tickets 10/15 www.kaartinsoittokunta.fi Thu 15 & Fri 16 December Female Goes Christmas Merry Christmas drag show. The Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1 Tickets 55 Tue 20 December La Rondine Puccini´s opera. Kallio Church, 19:00 Itäinen Papinkatu 2 Tickets 15/18 Fri 16 December Cantores Minores Christmas concert Traditional Helsinki Cathedral Boys' Choir´s Christmas concert. Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth Tallberginkatu 1 Tickets 16/17/27 www.hurjaruuth.fi Thu 15 & Sat 17 December Salong Giraff: Euphoria (SWE) show and dinner Colourful variety of humorous and solution sudoku Subscrib Subscribe to SixDegrees b English language monthly for only 25/year (10 issues) Contact subscribe@6d.fi, www.6d.fi. The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 Tickets 26-29 www.thecircus.fi Fri 16 December Anna Puu Lyrical folk pop. We Got Beef, 13:00-19:00 Iso Roobertinkatu 21 Free entry Sun 18 December Jari Sillanpää & AiA Christmas concert. Music Centre, 19:00 Concert Hall, Mannerheimintie 13 Free entrance www.musiikkitalo.fi Fri 16&Wed 21 December Juha New production of the powerful Finnish opera classic is destined to astonish and delight. Kallio Church, 19:00 Itäinen Papinkatu 2 Tickets 29 www.tomimetsaketo.com Thu 15 December Guards Brass Band & Jaakko Ryhänen Christmas concert. With their astonishing and boundary-breaking performances, they've been described as the "pioneers of New Circus". Club Liberté Kolmas linja 34 Tickets 6 www.clubliberte.fi Thu 15 December Club Folks: Ochre Room + Lulu Folkrock/-pop. Refreshments from the bar. The Finnish Museum of Photography The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Tickets 0/4/6 www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi Until Sun 15 January 2012 Akseli Gallen-Kallela: European Master Helsinki Art Museum Tennis Palace Salomonkatu 15 Tue-Sun 11:00-19:00 Tickets 0/8/10 Until Sun 29 January 2012 Anssi Kasitonni Exhibition by the winner of 2011 Ars Fennica Prize featuring sculptures and videos. 18 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 WHERE TO GO COMPILED BY ANNA-MAIJA LAPPI HELSINKI TIMES HELI SOR JONEN Circo Aereo: Espresso In the middle of the darkest month of the year, a Finnish-French co-production, Espresso, will fill Cultural Centre Stoa with magic, warmth and surprises. Johanneksenkirkko 16:00, 19:30, 22:00 Korkeavuorenkatu 12 Tickets 12-22 www.yl.fi Sat 17 December Kamarikuoro Kaamos Christmas concert Meilahden kirkko, 19:00 Pihlajatie 16 Free entry www.kamarikuorokaamos.fi Sat 17 & Sun 18 December Korjaamo Christmas Fair An opportunity to find unique clothes, accessories, homeware and artwork by interesting Finnish designers. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B Free entrance www.korjaamo.fi Thu 15 December Koko Jazz Club Cosy jazz club. Virgin Oil CO. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Tickets 15/17 www.tavastiaklubi.fi enchanting circus characters. Old Student House Mannerheimintie 3 Free entry www.unicafe.fi Thu 15 December Tomi Metsäketo Kuului laulu enkelten Christmas concert full of feeling. Galleria G18, Yrjönkatu 18 Tickets 8/17 www.liisapentti.com Thu 15-Sun 18 December Talvisirkus Nenä ("Winter Circus Nenä") Circus art by international artists. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B Tickets 11-14 www.korjaamo.fi Sat 17 December Kaija Koo Soft pop rock
She meets charming Frank, who might be the love of her life. 15:30 Marienhof In German. Her boyfriend and housemate have offered her help with the renovations, but first they need to find an apartment she can afford. 18:20 From the Master's Brush: Anselm Kiefer 19:47 From the Master's Brush: Joan Miro 20:00 Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession DOC Part 2/3. with Children 19:00 Wipeout UK 21:00 Then She Found Me FILM Bernice's life is overturned when her husband suddenly leaves her. The screenplay by Hunt, Alice Arlen, and Victor Levin is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Elinor Lipman. USA 1998 SUB 08:00 Sturm der Liebe In German. The crowd percecutes Sam. 14:00 E! Keeping Up With The Kardashians 14:30 Capri In Italian. 01:35 UEFA Europa League SPORT friday NELONEN TV1 16.12. MTV3 The Young and the Restless Emmerdale ER Nordic Combined World Cup SPORT 14:50 Rita Rocks 16:20 Nordic Combined World Cup SPORT 17:25 The Bold and the Beautiful 18:00 Emmerdale 22:50 Lethal Weapon (K15) FILM Two policemen chase a sadistic drug baron. 16:00 Criss Angel: Mindfreak 16:30 Jamie's Family Christmas SERIES ENDS. 14:00 Property Virgins 14:30 James Martin: Sweet 15:00 Inspector Cartoons 15:05 Gary Unmarried 15:35 Eddie & Jeff 16:05 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 17:10 Dr. Lafayette and Mrs. Using observations, expert interviews and scientific tests, the five part series explores what happens to children when they turn into teenagers. They soon find out how close they are to their murder topic. Brian Kessler (David Duchovny), who is a journalist and a graduate student in psychology, is researching serial killers for a book he is planning to write. 22:05 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (K15) 23:45 Rush (K15) SUB 08:55 Marienhof In German. To share the gas expenses they take along unstable Early Grayce (Brad Pitt), a parolee who has just lost his job, and his childlike girlfriend Adele Corners (Juliette Lewis). Then She Found Me The American comedy-drama film is the directorial debut of the award-winning actress Helen Hunt. with Children TV2 06:50 Children's Programming In Finnish. Directed by Richard Donner. Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole. Starring: Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, David Duchovny. 15:15 Dragon's Den UK 16:10 Pawn Stars 16:35 Fifth Gear 17:05 Dirty Jobs Mike familiarizes himself with the life of the miners at the coal mines in the Appalachian Mountains. 10:35 Snowy River: The McGregory Saga 15:25 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 17:21 Children's Programming In Finnish. 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Simpsons 20:30 Simpsons 21:30 Models of the Runway 23:35 C.S.I. Emily decides to face her enemy from eye to eye. Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. 14:20 JIM D History: 70s Fever Part 2/2. First her husband Ben (Matthew Broderick) abruptly leaves her, and then the following day her adoptive mother Trudy dies. SERIES ENDS. USA/2001 23:10 The Only Way is Essex 23:45 Little Britain Three episodes. 01:25 Dark Justice 02:20 Dark Justice JIM 11:10 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 12:00 Fifth Gear 12:30 MasterChef Australia 13:25 Dinner Impossible 13:50 Chuck's Day off SERIES ENDS. 17:00 Sturm der Liebe In German. 16:00 Jamie at Home - Christmas Special 17:00 Sturm der Liebe In German. 14:00 E! Keeping Up With The Kardashians 14:30 Capri In Italian. HELSINKI TIMES TV GUIDE Helsinki Times T V Guide offers a selection of English and other language broadcasting on Finnish television. 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 19 thursday TV1 15.12. MTV3 10:05 11:00 13:00 14:05 The Young and the Restless Emmerdale Design Inc. 22:00 Across the River to Motor City (K15) 22:50 Last Truck: The Closing of a GM Plant DOC In 2008 General Motors' truck factory was shut and 2,500 people lost their jobs. 22:00 Blue Bloods (K13) 23:15 Frasier 23:45 Married... At the same time, she finds herself attracted to Frank (Colin Firth), the divorced father of one of her students. MTV3 23:15 Nelonen 21:00. Directed by Dominic Sena. Directed by Brian De Palma. Directed by Len Wiseman. Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, John Heard. The situation keeps getting worse, and each year hundreds of people die of toxic algae. 18:00 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 20:00 Ein Fall für Zwei In German. Phil 18:10 Married... Can she turn down sushi and lose some weight with all the pressure she is facing. He and his photographer girlfriend Carrie (Michelle Forbes) set out on a cross-country tour of the sites of the killings, with Brian writing the commentary and Carrie taking the pictures. Starring: William McInnes, Justine Clarke. Starring: Helen Hunt, Colin Firth, Bette Midler. Directed by Sarah Watt. Ten people are secretly filmed as they witness what they believe to be a real crime. Starring: Joseph Fiennes. Shortly after she meets her biological mother Bernice (Bette Midler), an eccentric talk show host, who turns her life upside down. New York (K13) 00:30 Pushing Daisies 01:25 Vampire Diaries YLE TEEMA 15:55 Citizen Lear 19:00 Killer Algae DOC In year 1995 eight people ended up in hospital after eating clams polluted by algae. Thornton try to free Tara from Maryann's spell. 09:30 Heartbeat 11:05 YLE News in English 11:10 Holby City 12:10 Coronation Street 17:10 Heartbeat 19:00 Lark Rise to Candleford A man living alone in the hotel arouses curiosity, so Dorcas decides to find out who he really is. UK/2007 TV5 09:20 Home and Away 09:45 The King of Queens 13:15 Packed to the Rafters 14:10 America's Funniest Home Videos 14:35 That 70's Show 16:05 Dad Camp 17:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 17:30 My wife and kids 18:00 That 70's Show 18:30 The King of Queens 19:00 David Blaine: Magic Man 20:30 Little Britain 21:00 Pineapple Express (K-15) FILM Dale and his marijuana dealer wind up on the run to escape hitmen and a corrupt police officer. 15:30 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 17:24 Children's Programming In Finnish. 01:45 Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force 02:10 Naked & Funny (K15) 02:40 Naked & Funny (K15) Programmes on Yle Teema may be viewed in the original language(s) by changing the digital receiver's settings. Snake Eyes Nelonen 00:30 Kalifornia The debut feature film from music video director Dominic Sena is a thriller and a road movie that concentrates on the world of serial murders. USA/2007 23:20 Oz (K15) 00:30 Snake Eyes (K15) FILM A policeman faces the most difficult case of his career when the US Secretary of Defence is murdered before his eyes. 22:00 El Espiritu de la Salsa DOC YLE TEEMA 16:10 Walks with the Architect 17:00 Who Gets to Call it Art DOC Peter Rosen's documentary about art and artists in the 1960s New York. Spirit of the Age. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Mark Wahlberg. Phil 18:10 Married... The screenplay is written by Stephen Levy and Tim Metcalfe. 18:00 Dragon's Den UK 19:00 Pawn Stars 19:30 South Park 20:00 Runaway Squad 20:30 Border Security: Australia's Front Line 21:00 JIM D History: Nostradamus Effect 22:00 Pawn Stars 22:30 Rude Tube (K15) 23:00 South Park 23:30 Naked & Funny (K15) 00:00 JIM D: Modern Marvels: Television 00:55 The Real A & E TV5 09:10 Home and Away 09:35 The King of Queens 13:05 Katy Brand's Big Ass Show 14:05 America's Funniest Home Videos 14:35 That 70's Show 16:00 Relic Hunter 17:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 17:30 My wife and kids 18:00 That 70's Show 18:30 The King of Queens 19:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 19:30 Airline 20:30 Little Britain 21:00 Rock Star FILM A singer in a tribute band gets the opportunity of a life time. Directed by Helen Hunt. How about the maps of our age that portray social problems such as infant mortality and HIV. 15:15 Dragon's Den UK 16:10 Pawn Stars 16:35 Fifth Gear 17:05 Dirty Jobs 19:00 Pawn Stars 19:30 South Park 21:00 JIM D: CI Asia (K15) 22:00 Weird or What. 16:05 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 17:10 Dr. 00:05 True Blood (K15) Sookie, Jason and Bill return to Bon Temps in the middle of a chaos. USA/2008 23:15 Navy NCIS 00:10 Underworld: Evolution (K-15) FILM The vampire warrior Selene and Michael Corwin are hunted by an ancient vampire who is searching for his werewolf brother. UEFA Europa League SPORT 14:35 Kath & Kim 15:05 Garfield & Friends 15:35 National Geographic Programming 17:00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Mentalist (K13) 22:45 Modern Family 23:15 Kalifornia (K15) FILM A couple investigating serial murders visits the most wellknown murder sites with two companions. 08:55 Marienhof In German. April Epner (Helen Hunt) is a 39-year-old elemantary school teacher in New York, whose life is suddenly changed by a series of events. The documentary follows the final months of the plant. Last Truck: The Closing of a GM Plant T V1 22:50 07:00 Children's Programming 09:00 James Martin: Sweet 09:30 A Baby Story 10:00 Bulging Brides 10:30 Property Virgins 13:00 A Baby Story 13:30 Bulging Brides Samah has gained weight since buying her wedding dress. 18:00 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 20:00 Ein Fall für Zwei In German. 21:00 The Eyewitness DOC Part 1/3. Religious passion inspires beautiful medieval maps of the world that show the way to heaven and the pilgrims' route to Jerusalem. 13:00 A Baby Story 13:30 Bulging Brides 14:00 Property Virgins 14:30 James Martin: Sweet 15:00 Inspector Cartoons 15:05 Build a New Life in the Country SERIES ENDS. Ruby and Pearl plan a fashion show. 00:55 Sensing Murder 10:05 10:55 12:50 13:50 NELONEN 09:30 Heartbeat 11:05 YLE News in English 11:10 Holby City 12:10 Coronation Street 17:10 Heartbeat 19:00 As the Time Goes By 23:00 Look Both Ways FILM In a tragic comedy a train crash brings two people together. Australia/2005 Whatever! The Science of Teenagers YLE Teema 20:30 07:00 Children's Programming 09:00 James Martin: Sweet 09:30 A Baby Story 10:00 Bulging Brides 10:30 Property Virgins Kelly wants to buy her first apartment but she has a very tight budget. USA/1987. with Children 21:00 Criminal Minds (K15) Reid tries to make a connection with an autistic child in order to help find the boy's parents who have been kidnapped. 20:30 Whatever! The Science of Teenagers SERIES BEGINS. 21:50 Goodbye Bafana (K13) FILM Directed by Bille August. USA/2006 JIM 11:10 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 12:00 Fifth Gear 12:30 MasterChef Australia 13:25 Dinner Impossible 13:50 Chuck's Day off 14:20 Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections Season 2 rerun. Directed by Stephen Herek. Directed by David Gordon Green. 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Simpsons 20:30 Simpsons 21:00 X Factor USA 23:30 Knight Rider 00:30 Miami Vice 01:30 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV2 06:50 Children's Programming 10:35 Snowy River: The McGregory Saga 11:20 Lonely Planet 13:00 Don Matteo In Italian. 23:55 Destroyed in Seconds (K15) 00:25 Ultimate Tourist Scams 00:55 Jack Osbourne Adrenaline Junkie Rerun. Can an eyewitness' testimony be trusted. But when they are later interviewed by the police, their memories are different to each other's and to what really happened. USA/1993. 15:30 Marienhof In German. 22:35 Tatort Borowski Cycle (K13) In German
USA/2005 23:00 Navy NCIS 23:55 Mask of the Ninja (K-15) FILM Directed by: Bradford May. 21:00 JIM D: Mega Disasters 22:00 Top Shot 23:00 Trigger Happy TV 23:30 Penn & Teller (K15) 00:05 Amazing Survival Stories (K15) 01:05 Destination Truth 02:45 Naked & Funny (K15) 03:15 Naked & Funny (K15) The Santa Clause 2 T V5 19:00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations JIM 19:30 The Chase The events are set into motion by a prison break. USA/2006 19:30 Little Britain 20:00 Flashpoint 21:00 The Weather Man FILM Directed by: Gore Verbinski. The Bayer Radio Symphony Orchestra was conducted by Leonard Bernstein. 20 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 saturday TV1 08:05 Feasts 11:15 L'instit In French. 19:45 Monk 22:00 The Big C (K13) 22:30 Waking the Dead (K15) TV GUIDE HELSINKI TIMES 17.12. MTV3 07:40 Children's Programming In Finnish. Starring: Keisha CastleHughes, Oscar Isaac. 14:15 Cowboy Builders 15:10 Dangerous Encounters with Brady Bar 16:10 American Pickers 17:00 JIM D History: Nostradamus Effect 18:00 Dinner Impossible 19:00 Man v. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke. 14:05 Gilmore Girls 15:20 Lewis 18:15 Miranda Miranda decides to spend Christmas with her best friends instead of her parents, but she has difficulties with creating the Christmas spirit. USA/2008 01:00 Sexcetera (K-18) 02:00 Hot Desire (K-18) FILM Directed by Mike Sedan. USA/2007 00:05 Yle Live: Sonisphere 2010 SUB 09:30 Futurama 10:00 King of the Hill 10:30 The Big Bang Theory Four episodes. Directed by John Landis. USA/Canada/2009. 12:05 Last of the Summer Wine 12:35 First Life 14:05 Gilmore Girls 15:00 Farewell Comrades! 16:00 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 22:10 Law & Order: London (K13) 22:55 The Omid Djalili Show Elf MT V3 16:10 07:15 Wipeout UK 08:35 World Kitchen 09:05 Firehouse Dog FILM Rexxx is a celebrity dog who gets lost and is adopted into a firehouse, where he teams up with a 12-year-old boy. Starring: Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. USA/UK/2002 01:15 Whitechapel (K15) sunday NELONEN TV1 18.12. MTV3 07:25 Children's Programming In Finnish. UK/Italy/France/2007 23:20 Legend of the Seeker 00:15 Jackass Number Two (K15) FILM In the sequel the Jackass crew returns with new stunts and pranks. USA/Germany/2007 22:50 Vampire Diaries 23:50 The White Beauty Myth DOC Part 1/2. USA/1996 23:20 Entourage 23:50 C.S.I. 00:50 Bones 01:45 Red Bull Cliptomaniacs SUB 10:00 Capri Five episodes. The film also features some of their famous friends. Starring: Paul Hogan. It seems many feel they may have reasons to fear him. 14:45 Leonard Bernstein: Reflections DOC 15:40 Who Gets to Call it Art DOC 17:48 From the Master's Brush: Willem de Kooning 18:00 One-Eyed Jacks FILM Directed by Marlon Brando. 12:53 Little Mosque on the Prairie Three episodes. Bean 15:25 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 18:00 Figure Skating Finnish Championships SPORT TV2 07:45 Children's Programming In Finnish. In his quest for justice he will have to oppose a rich oil-man Val Rogers (E.G. 19:00 Wipeout UK 21:00 The Last Legion (K13) FILM Aurelius Antonius is a military commander who ends up in the service of the last Roman emperor Romulus Augustus. USA/Canada/2005 19:00 The Santa Clause 2 FILM Directed by Michael Lembeck. 17:00 Santa Buddies FILM Directed by Robert Vince. 12:55 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 13:45 Reagan DOC 15:30 Biathlon World Cup SPORT 17:25 V75-Trot SPORT 18:00 Globe Trekker: Holland 20:50 Der Alte In German. 22:55 Weird or What. Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco. In Italian. USA/2001 22:50 Pineapple Express (K-15) FILM Directed by David Gordon Green. Starring: Will Ferrell. 17:45 1492: Der KolumbusEffekt! DOC 18:35 Bernstein: Ode to Freedom 1989 20:05 Leonard Bernstein: Reflections DOC A personal portrait of the composer and conducter Leonard Bernstein to celebrate his 60th birthday in 1978. USA/2002 21:00 Black Knight FILM Directed by Gil Junger. USA/2006 08:05 Madagascar 11:15 L'instit In French. The film is also known for a scene in which the sheriff is brutally beaten by three of the vigilantes, which Brando would later cite as an example of method acting. The Weather Man Dave Spritz (Nicolas Cage) is a succesfull local weatherman in a news programme in his home town Chicago. One of the two escapees is Charlie "Bubber" Reeves (Robert Redford), who is a well-known figure in a nearby town. 23:55 Top Shot 00:45 JIM D: CI Asia (K15) JIM 10:15 10:45 11:10 11:40 Monster Jam Airways Sliced JIM D: Ancient Ink Part 1/2. Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood. Rogers' son is concerned, too, because he is having an affair with Reeves' wife. 21:00 Amazing Race 22:45 Die Another Day (K15) FILM James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul who is funding the development of an international space weapon. Starring: Martin Lawrence. 16:15 Whatever! The Science of Teenagers SERIES BEGINS. A job offer presents Dave with a major question: to pursue his career in New York City in a national talk show called Hello America, or to remain at home with his family. 03:30 Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind the Closed Doors SERIES BEGINS. TV5 07:20 Airline 07:45 Airline 11:40 Cake FILM 13:20 The Santa Incident FILM Directed by: Yelena Lanskaya. 13:15 Bernstein: Ode to Freedom 1989 Beethoven's 9th symphony was performed in East Berlin after the fall of the Berlin wall in1989. 22:05 Rendition (K15) FILM A CIA analyst begins to have doubts about his assignment after witnessing the interrogation of a terror suspect by secret police. Starring: Casper Van Dien. He has trouble with his neurotic ex-wife Noreen (Hope Davis) and his writer father Robert Spritzel (Michael Caine), who is disappointed in his inability to grow up and deal with his two children. 18:45 Madagascar Part 3/3. Directed by Todd Holland. 12:30 What Katie Did Next 13:30 Supersize vs Superskinny 14:30 Friday Night Lights 15:30 Southern Belles 16:25 Project Runway 17:20 Models Of The Runway 18:20 Jamie Oliver's Best Ever Christmas 19:20 Harry & Paul 19:55 Mythbusters 21:00 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer FILM Directed by Tim Story. Directed by Gavin Hood. 13:40 Waverly Place Wizards 14:10 Rules of Engagement 14:40 Make It or Break It 15:35 90210 16:30 Worst Week SERIES ENDS. In Finnish. 11:10 Grand Designs 12:55 Nordic Combined World Cup SPORT 15:25 Nordic Combined World Cup SPORT 16:10 Elf FILM Directed by Jon Favreau. Directed by Griffin Dunne. Directed by Lee Tamahori. Directed by Jeff Tremaine. USA/Canada/2007 11:20 Animal Planet: Ultimate Zoo 12:20 Animal Rescue 12:50 Frasier Four episodes. In Finnish. Starring: Robin Williams. USA/2003 19:30 Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles FILM Directed by Simon Vincer. 12:30 JIM D Biography: Eddie Murphy 13:25 Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern 15:10 Cowboy Builders 16:00 Customs 19:00 Border Security: Australia's Front Line Four episodes. His career is going well but he struggles with his personal life. Starring: Ione Skye, James Cosmo. 14:35 Red Bull Cliptomaniacs 15:05 Glee 16:00 Privileged 17:00 X Factor USA 18:25 X Factor USA 19:25 United States of Tara 19:55 Mythbusters 21:00 Birdcage FILM Directed by Mike Nichols. USA/Irlanti/2008 23:05 Californication (K13) 23:40 Californication (K13) 00:15 Raising the Bar 01:10 Blue Bloods (K13) TV2 08:00 Children's Programming In Finnish. Starring: Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, Aishwarya Rai. In Finnish. USA/2006 13:40 Mr. Starring: Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, Robert Redford. TV5 08:30 Lego Hero Factory 12:00 Smile TV 12:30 The King of Queens 13:00 I Know My Kid's A Star 13:55 Packed to the Rafters 15:20 My Strange Addiction 16:45 Cake FILM Directed by Nisha Ganatra. Marshall) on one hand, and mob violence on the other. USA/1961 22:15 Bratja Karamazovy In Russian. Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry. Miami (K13) 00:50 Knight Rider 01:50 Rock of Love YLE TEEMA 11:15 The Silk Road 12:05 Cuéntame cómo pasó In Spanish. USA/2010 15:00 Dad Camp 15:55 Relic Hunter 16:50 Lego Hero Factory 17:20 America's Funniest Home Videos 17:50 Zoom FILM Directed by Joel Zwick. However, he'll discover it's even harder than he imagined. YLE Teema 21:58 TV5 21:00. Sheriff Calder's (Marlon Brando) aim is to bring Reeves in alive and unharmed. SERIES ENDS. 14:45 Desperate Housewives 15:40 Grey's anatomy (K13) 16:35 Oscar FILM Oscar has made his dying father a promise to leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. USA/2008 JIM 09:00 Carter Can 11:15 Monster Jam 11:45 Dirty Jobs 12:10 Right to the Edge: Sydney to Tokyo By Any Means 13:15 Breakout Season 1 rerun. Starring Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Jason "WeeMan" Acuna. The film deals with themes of racism, sexual revolution, and small-town corruption. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Reese Witherspoon. 11:50 UEFA Europa League SPORT 14:55 Nordic Combined World Cup SPORT 15:55 Snowboarding World Cup SPORT 17:00 Nordic Combined World Cup SPORT 17:25 Oliver & Company FILM USA/1989. Starring: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Pina Pellicer, Katy Jurado. 21:58 The Chase (K15) FILM Directed by Arthur Penn. Starring: Tim Allen. Australia/USA/2001 21:25 Just for Laughs Gags 22:50 Chase 23:50 Without a Trace NELONEN Whitechapel MT V3 01:15 07:35 Wipeout UK 11:30 Cars FILM A race car accidentally ends up in a small town where he meets various other cars, and realizes that there is more to life than just racing. 23:10 Le monde sans soleil DOC An underwater documentary by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, in which a half-dozen oceanauts live ten meters down in the Red Sea. 10:31 Connor Undercover 11:06 Connor Undercover 12:00 The Nativity Story FILM A drama based on the Biblical account of the birth of Christ, focusing on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of the child. Starring: Chrissey Styler. In French. YLE TEEMA 10:30 Japanese with Erin In Finnish. Starring: Heather Graham. Directed by John Lasseter and Joe Ranft. Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans. USA/1991 21:00 The Accidental Husband FILM Emma, who is engaged to Richard, finds out that as a result of a prank, she is already married to another man she doesn't even know. With his time in Chicago running short, he dedicates himself to trying to salvage his ties with his family before it's too late. 16:45 The Eyewitness DOC Part 1/3. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Hope Davis. Directed by Doug Lefler. Food 19:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 21:00 JIM D Biography: Nicolas Cage The documentary follows the actor's career from the beginning to ultimately becoming an international superstar. Peter Rosen's documentary was released 30 years after its making. USA/2006. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Ornella Muti. Starring: Tim Allen
21:00 Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession DOC Part 3/3. 15:35 Orgoglio SERIES ENDS. 22:35 Zitra vstanu a oparím se cajem A science fiction comedy about a Nazi who plans to use time travel to present Hitler with a hydrogen bomb. 15:30 Marienhof In German. On the other hand, it is a once-a-year occasion, thank goodness, and the only chance you'll have for a while to see 95% of these people. Ana, who has lived a wild youth in Brooklyn, has HIV. HELSINKI TIMES TV GUIDE 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 21 monday TV1 19.12. MTV3 10:05 11:00 13:00 14:10 14:40 15:10 15:30 The Young and the Restless Emmerdale Grand Designs Better Off Ted Garfield & Friends Just for Laughs Gags National Geographic Programming 17:00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18:00 Emmerdale 20:05 Head of State FILM When a presidential candidate dies suddenly in the middle of his campaign, Mays Gilliam is unexpectedly chosen to replace him. Starring: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Byrne. This is great news for Yle, who thereby enjoyed last week, as in every year, a captive audience for what is probably their biggest night of the year. Brown, Alexandra Krosney, Alexandra Krosney. Around 2,000 guests, including veterans, diplomats, politicians, business people, entertainers, sports stars, and even some regular folk, are invited to spend a long time queuing up to shake hands with the President, and get their choice of evening wear dissected by the tabloids for the next month or so. The father gives the child away without telling his wife. Food 18:00 Dragon's Den UK 19:30 South Park 20:00 The Crocodile Hunter 20:30 Border Security: Australia's Front Line 21:00 JIM D Crime: Weepy Voice Killer (K15) 22:00 Pawn Stars 22:30 Wildest Vacation Videos (K13) 23:00 South Park 23:30 Naked & Funny (K15) 00:00 JIM D Biography: Nicolas Cage 01:00 The Real A & E John Borrow's leg is crushed in a motorcycle accident. The documentary follows the three month process from the regional auditions to the final in Kabul. First Life T V1 19:00 07:00 Children's Programming 09:00 James Martin: Sweet 09:30 A Baby Story 10:00 Bulging Brides 10:30 Property Virgins 13:00 A Baby Story 13:30 Bulging Brides 14:00 Property Virgins 14:30 James Martin: Sweet 15:15 The Memory Keeper's Daughter FILM A woman gives birth to twins, one of which has Down syndrome. In Czech. JIM 10:40 Fifth Gear 12:05 MasterChef Australia 13:25 Dinner Impossible Robert makes a Groundhog Day breakfast for 250 people and he'll have to work through the night. The real crème de la crème of the evening's T V entertainment is their marathon live broadcast of the proceedings from the Presi- dential Palace. The commemoration of these momentous episodes in our nation's history is not exactly marked by a glut of festivities. USA/2002 22:55 5D: My Big Breasts & Me 00:05 Navy NCIS 01:00 Flashpoint 01:50 Farscape Pretty Woman Nelonen 21:00 Heroes Sub 00:30 Nick Barlow nick@helsinkitimes.fi. This is the day when we celebrate, firstly, breaking the chains of Russian oppression in 1917, and, secondly, fighting off the Soviet hordes in the Winter War of 1939-40. This was easily the most amusing part of the proceedings for about five minutes, after which time I realised that the only emotion this scene conjured up was relief at not having been invited. Soon the remaining cops and prisoners find themselves fighting for their lives. 16:00 F Word 17:00 Sturm der Liebe 19:30 United States of Tara 20:00 Glee 21:00 The Zodiac (K15) FILM A serial killer sends cryptic messages to newspapers after each crime. I sat there hoping a mass brawl would break out, but Finns are nothing if not polite in esteemed company, so nothing happened. Czechoslovakia/1977. 21:00 Upstairs, Downstairs Part 2/3. USA/2005 23:00 Dr. Sir David Attenborough's journey continues in Canada's Rocky Mountains, where fossils document an explosion in animal diversity. Sir Hallam's diplomatic skills are put to the test at home as well as at work. When Frederick comes to visit he decides to take him and Martin camping instead of reading books. 13:00 Futurama 13:30 E! Keeping Up With The Kardashians 14:30 Capri In Italian. 21:00 Assault on Precinct 13 (K-15) FILM A police station is about to be closed for good, when a mobster Marion Bishop is unexpectedly brought to the precinct. Mapping the World. Directed by Mick Jackson. Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Emily Watson, Gretchen Mol. 17:23 Children's Programming In Finnish. She finds the purpose of her life in helping other people in the same situation. 23:15 First Life DOC Part 2/2. Upstairs, Downstairs T V1 21:00 07:00 Children's Programming 09:00 James Martin: Sweet 09:30 A Baby Story 10:00 Bulging Brides 10:30 Property Virgins 13:00 A Baby Story 13:30 Bulging Brides 14:00 Property Virgins 14:30 James Martin: Sweet 15:20 Read It and Weep FILM A young girl accidentally wins a writing competition and becomes a best-selling author, when her diary ends up in her teacher's hands. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr. A cartoonist becomes obsessed with solving the murderer's identity. with Children 21:00 NCIS (K13) 22:00 NCIS (K13) 23:15 Frasier Frasier wonders what he's missing by seeing his son only a couple of times a year. 09:41 Connor Undercover 10:16 Connor Undercover 10:40 Snowy River: The McGregory Saga 12:10 Globe Trekker: Florida and the Bahamas Lavinia Tan attends a street festival in Miami, visits the home of NASA in Cape Canaveral and wanders through the Everglades. 23:35 Score 23:45 Sexcetera (K-18) 00:45 Intervention 01:40 Dark Justice YLE TEEMA JIM 13:20 Dinner Impossible 13:50 Chuck's Day off 14:20 Madhouse Season 1 rerun. Wallace and Gromit explore the history of domestic life through inventions from 1940s household robots to all kinds of labour saving devices. Professor Brotton also explores maps from the Age of Discovery. He is faced with some unpleasant memories. Justin Degan hurts himself by falling from a cliff. Directed by Paul Hoen. 18:50 Cuéntame cómo pasó In Spanish. In practice, it's the latter occasion which is remembered most vividly by the Finns. 15:30 Marienhof In Italian. Phil 18:10 Married... Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Ralph Bellamy. 10:35 Snowy River: The McGregory Saga 17:23 Children's Programming In Finnish. with Children 20:00 America's Next Top Model 21:00 Pretty Woman FILM A romantic Cinderella story about a businessman and a prostitute who meet in Los Angeles. She ends her journey in the islands of the Bahamas. 22:35 Rush (K15) TV5 09:15 Home and Away 09:40 The King of Queens 13:10 Around the World for Free 14:05 America's Funniest Home Videos 14:35 That 70's Show 16:00 Smile TV 16:30 Airline 17:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 17:30 My Wife and Kids 18:00 That 70's Show 18:30 The King of Queens 19:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 19:30 Airline 20:00 Jersey Shore SERIES BEGINS. In fact, make that one finger, since there's only really a single event which is followed by any significant percentage of normal people. 20:30 Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention Part 3/6. The Ladybird. The servants are intrigued by a mysterious newcomer. Directed by Jean-François Richet. 20:02 From the Master's Brush: Johann Christian Clausen Dahl 21:50 Life Support (K13) FILM A drama based on a true story. Whoever they are. L E H T I K U VA / H E I K K I S A U K KO M A A. It reminded me of my sixth form disco. 15:15 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 16:05 Dinner Impossible 17:00 Man v. 22:05 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (K13) FILM Directed by Yves Simoneau. The father of geography, Claudius Ptolemy, drew a map of the world nearly 2,000 years ago. USA/2007 00:00 The White Beauty Myth DOC Part 2/2. Stefan Gates celebrates the Day of the Dead with a local family and experiences the coming-of-age ceremony of a teenage girl. Starring: Guy Pearce, Jeremy Irons. Miami (K13) 23:35 Nip/Tuck 00:35 30 Rock NELONEN 09:30 Heartbeat 11:05 YLE News in English 11:10 Holby City 12:10 Coronation Street 17:10 Heartbeat 19:00 First Life DOC Part 2/2. Starring: Queen Latifah. TV5 09:15 Home and Away 09:40 Big Spender 14:05 America's Funniest Home Videos 14:35 That 70's Show 16:00 Hello Goodbye 16:30 Jon & Kate Plus 8 17:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 17:30 My wife and kids 18:00 That 70's Show 18:30 The King of Queens 21:00 The Time Machine FILM Directed by Simon Wells. Unfortunately, last week's extravaganza was tame even by the ball's normal soporific standards. 23:30 Afghan Star DOC Afghan Star is a reality T V show that searches for the most talented singer in Afghanistan. Starring: Kay Panabaker, Danielle Panabaker, Marquise C. No faux pas were committed, and even the commentators seemed to forget who half the people were. I refer, of course, to the Independence Day festivities chez President on 6th December. USA/1990 23:20 Californication (K13) 23:55 Californication (K13) 00:45 Frasier 01:15 NCIS Los Angeles (K13) 02:10 Legend of the Seeker 09:30 Heartbeat 11:05 YLE News in English 11:10 Holby City 12:10 Coronation Street 17:10 Heartbeat 19:00 Feasts Part 2/3: Mexico. 08:55 Marienhof 13:30 Red Bull Cliptomaniacs 14:00 E! Keeping Up With The Kardashians 14:30 Capri In Italian. Steve-O SERIES BEGINS. 00:20 Tracey Ullman SUB 08:00 Sturm der Liebe In German. USA/2003 22:35 In Plain Sight 23:35 Burn Notice tuesday NELONEN TV1 20.12. MTV3 10:05 11:00 13:00 14:10 15:35 The Young and the Restless Emmerdale Jamie's Kitchen Australia Two and a Half Men National Geographic Programming 17:00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Love Bites 22:35 C.S.I. Directed by Nelson George. USA/2007 TV2 06:50 Children's Programming In Finnish. Directed by Chris Rock. After they all shook hands with the Prez, the guests enjoyed the `ball' itself. Not only are the national broadcaster's schedules packed with the actual live broadcast, but the event generates enough footage and column inches to keep the rest of the populist media salivating for months. Paul police is searching for a killer who calls the emergency number to confess his crimes with a weeping voice. YLE TEEMA 16:30 Walks with the Architect 17:00 1492: Der KolumbusEffekt! DOC Part 2/2. 16:00 Southern Belles 17:00 Sturm der Liebe 18:00 Criss Angel: Mindfreak 19:00 That Mitchell and Webb Look 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Simpsons 20:30 X Factor USA 23:30 Smallville 00:30 Heroes 01:30 Harry & Paul 02:05 Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew SUB 08:00 Sturm der Liebe In German. The writer knows the art of channel surfing. Shake, shamble, snore As far as the general populace is concerned, the number of significant social occasions in Finland can be counted on one hand. 13:50 Sliced 14:20 Iron Chef UK 15:15 Dragon's Den UK 16:10 Pawn Stars 16:35 Fifth Gear 17:05 Dirty Jobs 18:00 Dragon's Den UK 19:00 Pawn Stars 19:30 South Park 20:00 Customs 20:30 Border Security: Australia's Front Line 21:00 JIM D: Ancient Aliens 22:00 Pawn Stars 22:30 Trigger Happy TV 23:00 South Park 23:30 Naked & Funny (K15) 00:00 JIM D Weepy Voice Killer (K15) In Minneapolis and St. 08:55 Marienhof In German. Starring: Chris Rock, Bernie Mac. Starring: Adam Beach, Anna Paquin. 10-year-old Lily has a finger infection as a result of chewing her fingernails. But does she sacrifice too much. Lady Persie is drawn to the thrill of radical politics. 16:00 The Silk Road 19:00 Bratja Karamazovy In Russian. Directed by Garry Marshall. USA/2008 18:10 Married... Home sweet home. Whether because Christmas is just around the corner and everyone is saving themselves up for that, or because of the belief that a nation's independence should be marked in a more solemn manner, most people `celebrate' the occasion by staying at home. He discovers how animals evolved to conquer not only the oceans but also the land and air. 01:00 Merlin 01:55 Merlin TV2 06:50 Children's Programming In Finnish. In Italian. Directed by Jindrich Polák. Directed by David Fincher. In this case, the word denoted a room packed full of people shambling around knocking into each other. The whole thing always takes for ever, and is filled with the most banal reporting and conversational platitudes you could imagine. The whole event is terribly formal, the peak of the Finnish social calendar, and, for some bizarre reason which I have not yet understood, is regarded as great entertainment by the viewing public. USA/2006 17:10 Dr
Directed by Nadine Labaki. 15:10 Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention 15:40 Artemisia Sanchez In Italian. He wants to take no part in the war. Directed by McG.Starring: Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Demi Moore. USA/2003 00:25 Frasier 01:30 Raising the Bar HELSINKI TIMES wednesday TV1 21.12. MTV3 10:05 11:00 14:05 14:35 The Young and the Restless Emmerdale How I Met Your Mother Jamie at Home Christmas Special 17:00 The Bold and the Beautiful 18:00 Emmerdale 21:00 C.S.I. When his son is killed, he wants to take revenge. 22:00 The No. USA/2000 00:10 Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind the Closed Doors 01:30 The Only Way is Essex 02:00 Farscape 02:55 5D: My Big Breasts & Me JIM 12:35 MasterChef Australia 13:30 Dinner Impossible 13:55 Sliced 14:25 Dinner Impossible 15:15 Dragon's Den UK 16:10 Pawn Stars 16:35 Fifth Gear 17:05 Dirty Jobs 18:00 Dragon's Den UK 19:00 Pawn Stars 19:30 South Park 20:00 Dirty Jobs 20:30 Border Security: Australia's Front Line 21:00 Modern Marvels: The Potato Potato is one of the most common foodstuffs in the world and it can be used in various foods, and even in drinks. 17:22 Children's Programming In Finnish. TV5 09:15 Home and Away 09:40 The King of Queens 13:10 Jon & Kate Plus 8 14:05 America's Funniest Home Videos 14:35 That 70's Show 16:00 X-Weighted: families 17:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 17:30 My wife and kids 18:00 That 70's Show When Hyde's mother leaves with a truck driver, he finds himself in a difficult position. 19:30 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Simpsons 20:30 Simpsons 21:00 Project Runway 23:30 Numb3rs 00:25 Smallville 01:20 That Mitchell and Webb Look 01:50 Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew TV2 06:50 Children's Programming In Finnish. Phil 18:10 Married... 10:35 Snowy River: The McGregory Saga 11:20 Globe Trekker: Cameroon Zay Harding explores different ethnic groups in the country, including those who predict his fortune using crabs. The dissolution of the Soviet Union took place in 1991 and Boris Yeltsin was elected as the first president of Russia. 18:30 The King of Queens 19:00 America's Funniest Home Videos 19:30 Airline 20:00 Jersey Shore 21:00 Patriot (K-15) FILM A historical war film about a former soldier Benjamin Martin, who doesn't want anything to do with the American Revolutionary War. Madame Ramotswe's worst fears come true when her exhusband comes back. Now he wants nothing else but to live peacefully on his small plantation. 15:30 Marienhof In German. 08:55 Marienhof In German. In Arabic and French. -4 -4 -1 -5 -4 +1 Wed 12/21 -4 -7 -2 -2 -1 -1 -3 -3 Thursday 12/15 0 -2 +32 +3 +5 +3 +6 +8 +4 +7 9:18 am 3:10 pm 9:31 am 3:19 pm 9:37 am 3:02 pm 10:20 am 2:03 pm 10:57 am 1:25 pm Body of Proof Nelonen 21:00 The Patriot The historical war film directed by Roland Emmerich is set in South Carolina in 1776 and it depicts the story of a man swept into the American Revolutionary War. 13:00 A Baby Story 13:30 Bulging Brides 14:00 Property Virgins 14:30 James Martin: Sweet 15:15 Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board FILM A teen snowboarding champion returns to Hawaii for his granfather's wedding. Farmer Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) is a war hero who is haunted by his past. 23:00 The 40 Year Secret DOC In the 1960s the amount of unwanted pregnancies increased in the West and many women gave their babies for adoption. 22 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 TV GUIDE Thu 12/15 -1 0 0 0 +1 +1 +3 Fri 12/16 Emmerdale MT V3 18:00 07:00 Children's Programming 09:00 James Martin: Sweet 09:30 A Baby Story 10:00 Bulging Brides 10:30 Property Virgins Danielle has saved money by living in her parents' basement. Lebanon/2007. Mr. (K13) 23:05 Mythbusters 00:10 Fringe 01:10 My Name Is Earl NELONEN 09:30 Heartbeat 11:05 YLE News in English 11:10 Holby City 12:10 Coronation Street 13:00 Feasts 16:00 Madagascar DOC Part 3/3. Directed by Eric Bross. USA/2007 17:10 Dr. 19:55 Last of the Summer Wine Foggy has a long-distance relationship with a woman who lives in Wales. Soon after Gabriel has returned from battle wounded, a skirmish breaks out on Benjamin's plantation. WANTED Have you got expat views? Helsinki Times runs a column series called EXPAT VIEWS, with rotating expat column writers, and we are interested in your experiences. Share your funny, memorable, frustrating or great experiences of Finland with our readers. 22:00 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (K15) FILM In the sequel the Angels fight against a fallen Angel, Madison Lee, using their expertise as masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts. In 40 years the mothers haven't forgotten their children. 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Zay also met the king of the chiefdom of Oudjilla, along with the king's fifty wives. with Children 21:00 Body of Proof (K13) SERIES BEGINS. The film is loosely adapted from a true story. 22:00 Pawn Stars 22:30 Gene Simmons Family Jewels 23:00 South Park 23:30 Naked & Funny (K15) 00:00 JIM D: Ancient Aliens 00:50 The Real A & E YLE TEEMA 18:00 Japanese with Erin In Finnish. Starring: Brandon Baker, Jake T. Kelso sees Jackie for the first time without make-up. 18:30 Walks with the Architect 21:45 Sukkar banat A romantic comedy centered on the daily lives of five Lebanese women living in Beirut. When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, his son Gabriel (Heath Ledger) signs up to fight without his father's permission. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency SERIES ENDS. 14:00 E! Entertainment: Reality Hell 14:30 Capri In Italian. Starring: Chris Cooper, Mel Gibson, Jason Isaacs, Heath Ledger. Now it's time to find her own apartment or a house in Boston with the help of Sandra. Matekoni wonders what's on his fiancée's mind. Starring: Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Elmasri. Please send a brief email to heidi@helsinkitimes.fi with a piece of 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 TV5 21:00 Bring this advert and get a 10% discount on our website prices. 17:10 Heartbeat 19:00 Farewell Comrades! DOC SERIES ENDS. Since the death of his wife, Benjamin has renounced violence and raised his seven children alone. 16:00 F Word 17:00 Sturm der Liebe In German. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Austin, Andrew James Allen
HELSINKI TIMES CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES WELLBEING 15 21 DECEMBER 2011 23 TRANSLATIONS Finland info Banks and Bureaux de Change. Internet Cafés. Required is a reason for being here (family, marriage, work) and a means of supporting yourself financially. 53 (75) Working Life Education Housing Health What sorts of things would you like to know about these topics? Send any article suggestions you may have to info@helsinkitimes.fi and you have a chance to win a Finnish-English-Finnish pocket dictionary! -30% discount of all treatments Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. Both are open Mon-Fri 8-18 and Sat 8-16 but are closed on Sundays. 29 (39) Meridian massage ............ Wanha Kauppahalli ("Old Market Hall") at the Market Square and Hakaniemen Kauppahalli ("Hakaniemi Market Hall") are the most popular. You observe the sense and efficiency of the public services and assume that this standard of effectiveness will be applied in your case. Currently, there are not enough indigenous graduates to meet demand, especially in the services and technology sectors. Post Offices. Yes, you should reside here before being permitted to do so. There is an integration programme on offer, including language courses, but it's only offered after employment is found, when presumably you would have far less time yet another paradox. All is not lost. WORKING Jason Ivors Skilled Carpenter 0440 100 538 jason@ivorsconstruction.fi www.ivorsconstruction.fi Loops of frustration! FROM the outside looking in, Finland appears to be embracing its need for emigrant workers. However without a residence permit you cannot apply for this number. Reasonable. Most hotels as well as the Helsinki Tourist Office and Helsinki's General Post Office have a computer terminal. You cannot get any of these things without a residence permit and you cannot get a residence permit without a job. Presidential candidate Pek Helsinki Times publishes also about Christmas Read ka Haavisto's Viewpoint. So you try to find a flat, but since you have no social security number or bank account you cannot sign a rental agreement. You would expect the public services to help you navigate this jungle of bureaucracy, but I'm sad to say their help is at a minimum. If I may I would praise the free services of Luckan and Ne-Ra. In fact, you effectively don't exist without the Kela number. Restaurants. Most grocery stores are open Mon-Fri 7-21, Sat 7-18 and Sun 12-21. On arrival you find numerous pamphlets that reassure you that services are there to make your integration smooth and seamless. Post offices are usually open Mon-Fri 10-18. There are some services that seem to be genuinely interested in your integration at the critical early stage, regardless of numbers or permits. At these public terminals internet use is usually free of charge. At a public level, however, there is a conflict in how emigrant policy appears to be and the experience of emigrants in reality. The Forex desk at Helsinki Central Railway Station is open Mon-Sun 8-21. F or non-urgent ambulance services, dial 09 394 600, and non-urgent police matters, dial 09 1891. See www.forex.fi for more information. You cannot work without a social security number, a tax number and a bank account. ue is the last iss ue of this year. 49 (69) Full body massage ............ To maintain the growth of Finland's hi-tech economy it needs a steady supply of skilled and educated workers. A gift of well-being for you and your loved one. Welcome! China Liangtse Wellnes Oy Iso Roobertinkatu 8, LH 1 Helsinki Tel.: 09 2784201 I info@liangtse.fi I www liangtse.fi Ivors Construction Oy All types of work undertaken, no job too big or too small! EXPAT VIEW After travelling the world, Colm McCaffrey, an engineer from Ireland, has followed his heart all of the way to Helsinki. This mismatch is going to grow across all sectors as the working population ages. Internet. The extent of job-seeking assistance seems to be a fruitless monthly appointment and the odd (Finnish) pamphlet in the post. They say you need a permit, but I think it's more like a declaration of your right of residence. A residence permit is the first logical step in legitimising your presence here. 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. SERVICES & REPAIRS Tell us what you want to read about in Helsinki Times! Christmas special offers until 23.12.2011 Neck and back massage .... The country needs to decide if it wants its doors to be open or shut and act accordingly, not only in policy making but also on the ground. WORKING IN FINLAND? To get earnings-linked benefits in case of unemployment in Finland, you need to be a member of an unemployment fund. Dial 112. Café Aalto, 2nd floor, Akateeminen kirjakauppa, Pohjoisesplanadi 39; Telecenter, Vuorikatu 8; Netcup, Aleksanterinkatu 52; mbar, located in the Lasipalatsi complex, Mannerheimintie 22-24. Yes, I think so. 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). Grocery stores. However, if you are not an EU citizen then you are stuck in this second loop. foods and traditions. Christmas brea k Helsinki Times is on Christmas break on 29 De Next week 's iss cember. In the case of the EU citizen, you have a fundamental right to reside and work here. BUT, you need to have an address to apply for the per- mit. Grocery stores in the Helsinki Central Railway Station tunnel are open Mon-Sat 7-22 and Sun 10-22. Banks are usually open Mon-Fri 9:15-16:15 except for the bank at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which is open 6-22 daily. Helsinki's General Post Office is also open at the weekend 10-18. You cannot open a bank account, get a resident's travel card or even a library card. In a number of Finnish towns public internet posts are quite rare due to extensive per-person internet use at home. Still you need a job here to be a recognised resident, so it's easy for you to enter the loop through that avenue. Get your independent unemployment security now for only 99 /year. Join us: www.ytk.fi Next week... Market halls. lowing H T is pu The folblished on 5 Ja nuar y 20 12 . ched Rel soon to be laun lsinkitimes.fi lsinkiNew look of he tes on w w w.he ily news upda e next coming ber to follow da mem en as in th ep your eyes op ged! times.fi and ke ok will be chan lsinkitimes.fi lo s the w w w.he week In this series expatriates write about their lives in Finland.. Alas my experiences and those of many emigrants like me are not so. See www.posti.fi Emergency Numbers
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