Timo Uotila - Finnish current affairs 1.12.21

Makkaratalo joulukoristeissa

Source: Timo Uotila

Finnish politics, the economy and other current affairs


The traditional reception at the presidential  palace had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.

The Omicron variant has reached Finland which has resulted in new restrictions

In Southern Finland there is always speculation about the chance of a white Christmas or not -this year the question is about how to celebrate at all during the pandemic 

The Centre party has criticised  prime minister Sanna Marin for her handling of the economy.   There could be an element of tactics involved, as the Centre party has been losing support.

The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor has at long last been activated, over 12 years behind scedule and a cost overrun of 11 billion Euro 


Share