Author: Tuula Pohjola
Kolme viljelijää viidestä pitää tilansa näkymiä vähintään melko hyvinä — odotukset parantuneet kaikissa tuotantosuunnissa viime vuodesta
Talousnäkymät vaikuttavat parhailta siipikarjaa kasvattavalle alle nelikymppiselle, joka viljelee pientä tilaa B-alueella. Toisessa ääripäässä on nautoja kasvattava yli 55-vuotias, jonka tila sijaitsee pohjoisessa ja peltoa…
Sosiaalibarometri: Ihmisten oma aktiivisuus ja toimiva kolmas sektori pelastivat koronakamppailun
Tuoreen Sosiaalibarometrin mukaan järjestöjen, seurakuntien ja kansalaisten omalla aktiivisuudella oli tärkeä rooli kevään koronaponnisteluissa. Sosiaalibarometrin mukaan julkiset palvelut vastasivat ihmisten tarpeisiin poikkeustilan aikana vain osittain,…
Post-Covid recovery the focus for Germany’s EU presidency
Germany took over the presidency of the EU Council from Wednesday 1 July, with key priorities being climate action, digital sovereignty and Europe’s role in…
France’s Macron says next phase of his term will have new team
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday the next phase of his presidency will be embodied by a new government team, but he remained coy…
One million people displaced in DR Congo in 6 months
The UNHCR recorded events of killing, mutilation, sexual violence and looting in DR Congo in the last eight weeks. The African nation has one of…
Police in Europe arrest over 800 users of encrypted phone system used to plot crime
The NCA and European partners shared data from the encrypted communication system EncroChat with the Met Police, which led them to make over 170 arrests…
Protecting migrant workers in Kuwait: a Resident Coordinator’s blog
In Kuwait, the UN has played an important role in countering xenophobic rhetoric, falsely blaming the spread of COVID-19 on migrant workers. In this opinion…
EU regulators checking if Fitbit deal will boost Google’s clout
EU regulators are checking whether Google’s purchase of Fitbit might allow it to drive rival makers of wearable devices, app developers and other online service…
US firms create record 4.8 million jobs in June
The US economy created jobs at a record pace in June as firms took on more staff after the coronavirus downturn. Payrolls surged 4.8 million,…
Brussels presents new employment and skills agenda
The coronavirus pandemic has emphasised the often difficult start many young people face in the labour market. “We are proposing clear and specific ways forward…
Global site 
Finnish site