Men more likely to get killed in domestic violence than woman

According to YLE (in Finnish) men are more likely to be victims of serious domestic violence in Finland. According to Statistics Finland in year 2008 116 men, 111 women and 8 children died in domestic violence in Finland. Men are also more often victims of serious attacks...

Finland: Cold weather kills over 40% of young birds

Last days cold weather and rains have done massive destruction with young birds in Finland. Last nights lowest temperature was -4,4C at Alajärvi. Even the birdhouses have lost 40% of the young birds and situation is worse with open nests. The destruction is not over. Next...

First results from Finland - no swine flu

Päijät-Hämeen Sosiaali- ja Terveysyhtymä has given an announcement related to first possible swine flu infection in Finland. The first examinations does not confirm swine flu infection. The first possible swine flu patient has been in hospital from 28.4.2009 after...

Khodorkovsky defense calls for judge's dismissal

I wonder, how long they can keep Khodorkovsky at jail. But I'm happy to notice, that RIA Novosti tells, that:  "Many critics say the charges were politically motivated." " MOSCOW, March 4 (RIA Novosti) - Defense lawyers for former Yukos chief Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his...

Poison mail sent to Israel embassy at Norway

Two post office workers have got poison from mail, which was sent to Israel embassy at Norway. Workers received burn wounds in their hands and faces. Workers are now treated at Ullevål hospital and have not received more symptoms. Reference (in Finnish) Norjassa kaksi...

Sundogs, Sun's halo effect

These pictures were taken 3.1.2008 in Finland on Road to Lahti. Sun dogs exist, when there is ice in atmosphere which reflects the Sun light. The phenomenon is not that rare, but usually you do not have camera with you. These pictures were taken with mobile phone. Sundogs...