We tell the news and topics of the day quickly.
Neom, a futuristic million-dollar city, is rising in Saudi Arabia – Finnish companies are eyeing giant contracts from the project
Some of the companies that withdrew from Russia are finding replacement markets in the Middle East. For example, Saudi Arabia is establishing an economic zone focused on green technology, for which Finns’ expertise is needed. Among other things, Lahti-based Isku is looking for a significant increase in sales from the Arabian Peninsula after the company withdrew from Russia.
EU Commission: The temperature of public buildings to 19 degrees next winter
Today, the European Union Commission is expected to present a presentation on how European countries will survive the energy crisis predicted for next winter. Based on information leaked to the media in advance, the commission would suggest, for example, that the temperature of public spaces be lowered in winter. The use of gas would be limited in order to have enough for the winter. The energy ministers of the EU countries will discuss the situation in a week.
Does the EU’s support for Ukraine show war fatigue?
The prolongation of the war and the end of easy ways may reduce European support for Ukraine, experts say. Russia is grinding its war without caring about the consequences for the economy or human lives. The style is like from another planet compared to the EU way of doing politics.
The law allows dogs in grocery stores, but in practice almost all companies prohibit pets on their premises
Pets are still more the exception than the rule in grocery stores, even though by law the owner is allowed to take a furry friend with them. The law change allowing pets in shops came into effect in April 2021. Attitudes and practices have still not changed during the year.
At lunch, maybe we’ll have a helleraja
The weather is widely cloudy and clear in the west and south. Cloudiness is abundant in the east and north. The temperature rises quite widely above 20 degrees. At lunch, you can already enjoy the helleraja.