We tell the news and topics of the day quickly.
Finland has supported unprofitable flights with tens of millions
Finland has supported five domestic air routes with around 40 million euros, despite the fact that there are only a few passengers on the routes. These are flights to Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Kemi-Tornio, Jyväskylä, Joensuu and Kajaani airports. Leading researcher of the State Economic Research Center (VATT). Marita Laukkanen criticizes the support decision in harsh words.
Olli Rehn’s lessons from the economic crises in Greece and Finland: The economy must be managed responsibly and with a long-term perspective
If measures are taken to ease the difficulties caused by the energy crisis, then in Rehn’s opinion, the aid should be targeted, temporary, tailored specific measures to ease the situation of people in the most difficult position.
Children should not be bogged down with homework, says the researcher
Manipulating, pressuring and blaming an early adolescent for homework only causes even more avoidance of homework, according to a recently reviewed dissertation. The child should be allowed to do homework on his own, but still showing interest in schoolwork and promising help if necessary, says the doctoral researcher Mari Tunkkari.
The weather continues to be cloudy, sunny in the south
On Saturday, the weather is still mostly cloudy. Rain showers can occur mainly on the coast of Northern Ostrobothnia and in Meri-Lapland.
The weather is sunny, especially in the south, it’s a bit cloudier in the north. The temperature will rise to 21-27 degrees in the southern and central parts of the country, to 15-20 degrees in the north.