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Interest in mortgage interest rate protection is growing
According to ‘s survey of Finnish banks, the demand for interest rate hedges increased strongly in June. Rising interest rates are now making many people think about getting protection for their mortgage. However, interest hedging is not the only solution to rising borrowing costs. Saving and planning can also go a long way.
Russia made a missile attack on Odessa
At least ten people have been killed in Russia’s overnight missile attack on Odessa. The attack hit a 9-story apartment building in the port of Odessa. The missile was fired from a plane from the Black Sea. Another Russian missile also hit a leisure center in the area.
The younger brother, who became a prisoner of war, is threatened with the death sentence in eastern Ukraine
A Moroccan-born Finn Imane Saadounen27, younger brother Brahim Saadoune was captured by the Russians in April with two British soldiers while fighting in the Ukrainian forces. In June, they were sentenced to death. Saadoune has not received state aid to overturn his death sentence, so his sister and friends have started a rescue campaign.
Soloists and choristers will take the Olavinlinna stage after a gap of a couple of years
The Savonlinna Opera Festival was not organized for two summers. The fire of performing arts professionals who have suffered from severe corona restrictions is strong for the stage. The opera festival will be opened by the new summer production Aida. Choir singing was labeled as a high risk of infection in the early stages of the corona pandemic. Doctor specializing in music medicine Miikka Peltomaa however, gives absolution to the choral song.
Finland’s Nature Panel proposes major measures to combat the loss of nature
The Finnish Nature Panel, which provides information on biodiversity for decision-makers, published a report in which it presents various actions to combat the loss of nature. According to the nature panel, the next governments should act quickly. According to the Nature Panel, a long list of nature conservation measures could be financed by tying 0.5–1 percent of Finland’s gross domestic product to it until the conservation goals are achieved.
You can still wait for the cooling
Temperatures will be over 30 degrees on Friday, except for northern Lapland and the coastal regions. The day is shaping up to be sunny, although slightly cloudier than Thursday. Thunderstorms occur in places in Lapland and on the west coast.