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HT BUSINESS Nokia and Finland?s AAA rating Nokia?s layoffs have sparked enterpreneurship. ?We estimate that if we can begin work at the turn of the year, the ?rst draft deadline would be at the end of August,. You can transfer from one vehicle to another with a single ticket within the validity of the ticket. www.hsl.? A TASK FORCE run by the Ministry of Defence aims to draw up its bill for legislation on cyber intelligence by next autumn, with Carl Haglund (SFP), the Minister of Defence, expected to appoint the task force by Christmas. Meanwhile, Finland?s worker-to-retiree ratio is becoming worrying. See pages 8,9 LIFESTYLE Design, soccer and cartoons Take a tour of the Aalto museum, and learn about Russian soccer or the new Finnish animated cartoon characters. See pages 17,18 Singlee tickets andd day tickets Validity from 2 hours to 7 days. Buy from ticket machines, bus and tram drivers, as well as conductors on commuter trains or by mobile phone. A similar debate likely to arise in Finland. ?It?s very dif?cult to foresee how this progresses. HS ALEK SI TEIVAINEN . Greece, for example, rose by 14 spots while Spain plunged by 10 and Slovenia by 6. W W W.HELSINKITIMES.FI Available by subscription, on board more than 350 Finnair flights, on Allegro trains and in all top-quality hotels in Finland. reveals Hanna Nordström, the ministry?s director of legal affairs. At present, Finland has no legislation on cyber intelligence operations. Helsinki Times is also available for sale in more than 140 kiosks across Finland. Labour and asphalt The demand for certain professions is growing, and a ruling is brought against an asphalt cartel. See pages 3,5 Public debate likely to arise as citizens fear for their privacy. HS / JUHANI NIIR ANEN Bill on cyber intelligence to be drawn up by next autumn DOMESTIC JARMO HUHTANEN . A ministry delegation has already visited Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands, and will also be sent to Denmark and possibly to Germany. A visit to the United States, however, is not in the ministry?s plans, despite the fact that the country Erkki Laukkanen, the chairperson of Transparency Suomi, reminds that the index only takes into consideration the public sector, not the entire society. 11 DECEMBER 2013 . The value of the index, he views, is that it allows the estimation of the extent of corruption also in countries where reliable surveys cannot yet be conducted. Despite the decline, Laukkanen believes Finland?s ranking can be regarded as surprisingly good. Many of the municipal costs stemming from the intake of refugees are covered in full by the state. ?I don?t think it offers any added value. Mentally, I?m pre- pared to request for more time,? Nordström concedes. Moreover, the debate over what authority should take over the intelligence operations may cause friction within the state administration. In practice, the operations would be conducted either by the police or the Defence Forces, or both. Representatives of several ministries and, for example, the President?s of?ce have been invited to contribute to the preparatory work of the task force. Tampere Finland slips in global corruption index to welcome 50 Syrian The Finnish public sector is perceived to be the third refugees least corrupt in the world. tional support to municipalities receiving refugees from Syria. Helsinki, which has traditionally not received quota refugees, has yet to decide whether it will take in Syrian refugees. Last week, Sten Nordin, the mayor of Stockholm, urged Helsinki to consider receiving refugees from the crisis-ravaged country. In addition, the state has pledged to provide temporary addi- TAMPERE. ISSUE 49 (331) . explains Laukkanen. Altogether, the Corruption Perceptions Index incorporates 177 countries, some of which saw their ranking change dramatically. Sweden has already welcomed over 15,000 asylum-seekers from Syria. HS ALEK SI TEIVAINEN . At present, the state is looking for a municipality of placement for the 500 Syrian refugees who are to arrive in Finland next year. However, with the Migration Department of the Ministry of the Interior estimating that the refugee applicants cannot be interviewed until next spring, it is possible that not all of the Finland-bound refugees from Syria can be received as originally planned. With the humanitarian situation in the country deteriorating, already some two million Syrians have ?ed the country. ?3 . The Finnish public sector is therefore perceived to be the third least corrupt in the world. Denmark and New Zealand, which were ranked ?rst alongside Finland last year, remained the countries with the lowest perceived levels of corruption. In the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2013, Finland shares the third place with Sweden, while Norway and Singapore are placed joint ?fth. In Finland, signals intelligence operations are conducted by the Defence Forces. Approximately half of the refugees are children. HEL SINGIN SANOM AT ALEK SI TEIVAINEN . In contrast, only a few hundred Syrians have sought asylum in Finland, over 300 of whom have been granted asylum. Due to the ?ow of refugees out of Syria, Finland has increased its refugee quota for 2014 from the normal quota of 750 to 1050. HT FINLAND has slipped from joint ?rst place to third in a global corruption perceptions index published by Transparency International, an independent anti-corruption watchdog. HT has increased its annual refugee quota from 70 to 120 in order to receive 50 refugees from Syria next year. Iceland, in turn, ranked 12th. through Internet traf?c to the extent its Swedish counterpart is. The Finnish Ministry of Defence has already compiled a preliminary report on how cyber intelligence operations are organised elsewhere. Finnish Intelligence Research Establishment, which is currently not allowed to sift Minister of Defence Carl Haglund (SFP) is expected to appoint a task force to mull over cyber intelligence before Christmas. has the most advanced cyber intelligence capabilities in the world. We thought that we would look at countries that are similar to us,? explains Nordström. In Sweden, preparatory work on the FRA Act stirred a widespread uproar, as citizens were concerned that their privacy would be compromised. The new law would determine what communications can be monitored, who is allowed to monitor and who supervises the operations. In effect, the operations would be conducted in co-operation with Internet service providers. In Sweden, Internet traf?c crossing the country?s borders is monitored by the National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA), a Government agency organised under the Ministry of Defence. 5 . ?Finland still doesn?t have a channel for exposing corruption, and municipalities have not taken action to improve the transparency of public procurements,. Of the developing countries, Nepal surged by 23 spots while Syria plunged by 24. The countries with the most corrupt public sectors are Afghanistan, Somalia and North Korea, according to Transparency International. Search underway for municipalities ready to accommodate the 500 Syrian refugees who are set to arrive in Finland next year. KRIS TIINA M ARKK ANEN
?We will genuinely reduce municipal tasks in a way that bene?ts public ?nances as a whole.? Scrambling for a solution Kauppi said that no government solution will be enough to deal with the magnitude of the imbalances. ?Using public funds alone would require raising taxes so much that it would become self-defeating,. The series continues to receive excellent feedback from readers. Buy online: www.6d.?/fad or in Gaudeamus bookstore in Kaisaniemi or other major bookstores. Bankers slam Finland budget hole AAA understates K AT I P O H J A N PA L O W A S H I N G T O N P O S T- B L O O M B E R G biggest bankers group says the stable AAArated nation has failed to prepare for the ballooning costs generated by Europe?s fastest aging population. ?No increase of tax rates or reform of services will be now calculate and commit to how much of the burden it will share. 10 HELSINKI TIMES 5 . Two recessions in four years have pushed up job losses and depleted government coffers, resulting in ?ve years of consecutive budget de?cits. L E H T I K U VA / V E S A M O I L A N E N FINLAND?S enough to ensure this can be paid for by public funds,? Piia-Noora Kauppi, managing director of the Federation of Finnish Financial Services, said in an interview this week. said Kauppi, who represents 418 banks and ?nancial services ?rms in Finland. ?We?ve made no preparations, we have no national funds to tap for future costs of elderly care.? The ?nancial lobby group says the government must Piia-Noora Kauppi, managing director of the Federation of Finnish Financial Services: ?We have no national funds to tap for future costs of elderly care.? Though the government has estimates for its pension burden, it hasn?t calculated the cost of covering its health-care obligations. The amount is at least 720 billion euros, a ?gure that dwarfs Finland?s 190 billion euro gross domestic product, according to Kauppi. Accurately estimating the amount requires the government to say what it will pay for and what people will have to pay for themselves, Kauppi said. she said. By 2015, three working Finns will be supporting every pensioner, down from about four in 2012, according to the EU?s statistics of?ce. That would be the fastest shift in worker-to-retiree dependency in the EU. That means the workingage population will contract by about 100,000 by 2030, while those over the age of 64 will increase by about 500,000, the Finance Ministry forecasts. 11 DECEMBER 2013 Want to know if you should compliment your girlfriend on being plösö or paksuna? Sick of not knowing your Kossu from your skumppa? Not sure whether to käydä vieraissa or to käydä vierailulla? Finnish After Dark is here to help, with everything from cool slang to chat up lines, tips on how to avoid being beaten up in taxi queues and the latest excuses for why you are late for work. Finnish After Dark is a humoristic look at various Finnish-language terms and phrases that are almost impossible to translate. ?It needs to be made clear what?s public responsibility and what?s private.?. Calculating the amount of healthcare obligations would make it clearer for people that public ?nances alone aren?t enough to tackle this challenge.? Finland?s pension obligations amount to about 500 billion euros this year, of which about 155 billion euros will be covered by pension funds and 360 billion euros are ?nanced with a pay-as-you-go system, according to the federation. Care obligations are at least double the pay-as-you-go pensions, it said. Closing the sustainability gap The government in August announced a plan to close a sustainability gap of 4.7 per cent of GDP by 2017 and is due to hammer out a detailed list of about 9 billion euros in measures by 29 November. The gap measures the difference between available funds and the amount needed to pay for future public spending. ?I strongly believe we?ll pull through this demographic challenge and the pressure it has on spending,. The Finance Ministry estimates age-related spending will grow to about 30.2 per cent of GDP by 2030 from 24.6 per cent in 2008. Such an estimate is like an ?income statement,. ?We also need a balance sheet. Only two Finns of working age would support one pensioner by then. ?As long as we don?t know what the publicly provided services are, it?s very hard to start supplementing them? with private means such as reverse mortgages and longevity insurance, Kauppi said. Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen said in an interview on 21 November. Finland?s population is aging at the fastest pace in the European Union as people born after World War II retire. ?It?s not easy and that?s why we need to push on with these structural reforms.? Expectations for elderly care include medical services, providing help to get around and taxi coupons, meals and home help as well as housing for those no longer able to live at home. These are the spices of late night conversation among Finns, which are almost always missed by foreigners. The book is based on the Finnish After Dark series published in SixDegrees over the past few years. Municipalities are the main providers of primary health care, primary education and social services and their spending accounts for about 40 per cent of all public expenditure, according to Statistics Finland. ?We?re making these structural reforms now to ensure municipalities are able to manage this responsibility,? Urpilainen said
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The goal was to intercept communication between the European Union and Finland. On Friday, Standard & Poor?s Ratings Services lowered the credit rating of ERR NEWS. data exchange layer that connects the different databases used by Estonia?s various e-services. It was reported in September that Finnish of?cials were planning to start using the XRoad system, which was introduced in Estonia in 2001 and uses open source software. Estonian of?cials hope that getting Finland on board will open a window for promoting e-services elsewhere in the EU??. News reports indicate Finland is pointing a ?nger at China and Russia as possible suspects in the attack. Reuters indicates that Erkki Tuomioja, Finland?s foreign minister, told reporters Thursday after MTV3 reported the hacking incident: ?I can con?rm there has been a severe and large hacking in the ministry?s data Relevant Products/Services network Relevant Products/ Services??? ?HACKERS We are our own worst enemy 15 year-old 9th graders of Lauttasaari Comprehensive and Upper Secondary School during the natural sciences class at their school in Helsinki. I RECENTLY wrote a book, The Little Guide to Saving the Planet (or Pieni maailmanpelastusopas in Finnish). Finland, on the other hand, has consistently performed well. Italy, and high-performance alloy unit VDM back to the German group?? ERR NEWS. He did get one thing right, though. WE CAN be rightfully proud of the achievements so far. Now is the time to build on our successes and boldly go further where no man has gone before. So as part of the Making the Grade series, Good Morning Wales has organised a teacher exchange to see what Finland and Wales can learn from each other? Finland?s Outokumpu Demand for Dasher and Dancer at dinner announces major financing assets tables strains Finland?s plan, divests No. I soon noticed how unique Finland is in many ways. Economic and social rights are realised here better than anywhere else. Proposed changes include closing down some secondary-level schools, transferring elderly people from nursing facilities to home care and both compelling and incentivising the unemployed to seek jobs?? REUTERS. But a dramatic increase in the number of people who enjoy the taste of Dasher, Dancer and Rudolph is putting pressure on reindeer stocks in Finland, where suppliers are turning down requests for the exotic meat for fear of depleting the forests. Worried that they barely had enough animals to meet domestic demand, reindeer producers there have refused a request from a German company for 100,000 beasts destined for the dinner ta- HIMANEN?S key message was that we have an attitude problem. for a report with scant academic merit. when we measure failed states. Finland is even struggling to meet its own reindeer needs and has had to import at least 10,000 carcasses from neighbouring Russia, where a million reindeer roam the boreal forests of Siberia?? Reindeer is used as semi-domesticated livestock in Finnish Lapland. 650 million euros through a rights issue and divest assets back to ThyssenKrupp in an unexpected package of steps aimed at shoring up its ?nances. The move will partly reverse Finnish Outokumpu?s 2012 acquisition of Thyssenkrupp?s stainless steel business Inoxum as it transfers a large steel plant in Terni, L E H T I K U VA / N I N A S U S I ?THE WORLD?S headlines by persuading the Prime Minister?s Of?ce to dole out 700,000 . of the euro zone. In a new 28-page plan, Finland Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen?s government proposed a broad slate of changes that will slim down one of the most robust social safety nets in the world. 1 stainless steel maker Outokumreindeer stocks pu said it planned to raise PEKKA Himanen, a Finnish celebrity philosopher, made A DEEPLY rooted mindset is dif?cult to change. And yet that change is desperately needed if we are to succeed in the future. Finland remains the only country to maintain a tripleA credit rating and stable outlook among the 17 eurozone members, but its in?uence has waned as public ?nances deteriorate. Finland is a world leader with the mindset of a perennial loser. WE HAVE tremendous potential and we fail to use it. This small and slightly weird nation stands out in one study after another. Finland sees teaching the Welsh way ahead of Pisa results FINLAND is the least corrupt country in the world. On one hand, we rule many international comparisons. 2 December IN EU DEBATES on climate action, Finland all too often remains on the sidelines, if not outright opposing progress. 30 November JUSSI ROSENDAHL ?MOST PEOPLE enjoy the sight of reindeer at Christmas. A Finnish politician would have set up a working group to study the feasibility of getting halfway to the moon (if the EU provided some funding). mathematics. 2 December Finland follows Estonia?s footsteps in e-governance ?THE PRIME ministers of Estonia and Finland, Andrus Ansip and Jyrki Katainen, will meet later this month to discuss Finland?s plans to adopt the X-Road system, the ?backbone. In gender equality we come second, right after Iceland. league tables for education are published next week. The Pisa results come round every three years, and this time the focus will be on ?THE GLOBAL FINNISH primary education is, together with that of South Korea, the best in the world. In Climate Change Performance Index . 29 NOVEMBER WORKING on the manuscript buried me neck-deep in a pile of reports and research articles. We are our own worst enemy. L E H T I K U VA / V E S A M O I L A N E N US PRESIDENT ble, saying there were not enough reindeer in Finland, the national broadcaster YLE reported on Sunday. It is not just Germany left looking elsewhere for reindeer meat: companies from France and Spain had also tried to source the succulent game from the snowy northern European nation. a ranking of countries based on their climate policies ? Finland gets an embarrassing position at number 38, after well-known climate champions such as Egypt and Belarus. John F. 11 DECEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / S E P P O S A M U L I CIO TODAY. 1 DECEMBER JENNIFER LECLAIRE Hackers hit Finland?s government, Singapore newspaper Oras Tynkkynen is a Member of Parliament and the vice chair of the Green parliamentary group. were busy this week, as both the nation of Finland and Singapore?s largest newspaper have come under attack from cyber foes. That?s just days after Syrian hackers claimed to break into President Barack Obama?s Twitter account and on the heels of news about an attack on Adobe that affected 38 million accounts. According to Finnish television channel MTV3, the malware was injected into the computer Relevant Products/Services systems of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the course of four years. But it is not only the kids . a recent study showed that Finnish adults have the second-best skills among wealthy OECD nations. We also rank ?rst among EU states in eco-innovation. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Kennedy famously said: ?We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.. Many nations would give their crown jewels and national football teams to achieve half the progress Finland has made. AND YET Finland seems to be plagued by a type of schizophrenia. 23 November JUHANA ROSSI Finland seeks to fix gap in public finances GRANTED, Finland does end up last sometimes . On the other, we shudder at Despite world-class the thought of showtechnology, expertise ing leadership. ?FINLAND on Friday unveiled a wide-ranging plan aimed at repairing a growing gap in public ?nances and boosting growth, as the Nordic nation has seen rising debt and a stagnant economy dents its reputation as one of the eurozone?s ?scal powerhouses. and resources, we shy away from taking the lead in building a lowcarbon future. NOWHERE is this more evident than in the ?eld of climate policy. Despite world-class technology, expertise and resources, we shy away from taking the lead in building a low-carbon future. the Netherlands one notch to AA+, one of Finland?s peers in the ?core. I looked at ten of the world?s biggest problems and suggested ten effective and proven solutions. BBC NEWS. 12 FINLAND IN THE WORLD PRESS 5 . Wales lagged behind most other countries, coming 40th in maths in 2009
Design Jewellery, Uudenmaankatu 34 Late Night Shopping Christmas Party! Lots of good gift ideas from a wide range of jewellery. 15% off silver products. During the evening all items -10% off ! Shoebakery, Eerikinkatu 20 Shoebakery is a workshop and showroom of five independent shoe designers and shoemakers. This year?s last Late Night Shopping takes place on Thursday 12th December, offering warm atmosphere and fun happenings. (Left to right) SOFiNAH, Artek and Shoebakery are among the many options for shoppers. GLOW / 28.11.-22.12.2013 Lokal?s current exhibition, Glow is a showcase of art, design and handmade crafts to brighten the darkest month of the year, and includes unique and timeless Christmas gifts. Glow opening hours: tue-fri 12-19 sat 11-17 sun 12-16 Annankatu 19, 00120, Helsinki Also visit our new online shop at www.lokalhelsinki.com Pino will be offering Kusmi tea to their clients. Programme hints for the evening Galerie Forsblom, Lönnrotinkatu 5 Artist Katja Tukiainen builds in Galerie Forsblom her Beautiful World exhibition, whose thematic elements rise from life?s joys and grievances. The boutiques and galleries of Design District are open longer than usually during Late Night Shopping. Päivi Jantunen will interview designer, Franck?s friend Tauno Tarna. Sale findings and hot mulled wine! Lokal, Annankatu 19 Lokal is celebrating the holiday season with exhibition GLOW, including art & handicraft with a warm feeling. A21 from 9pm onwards. Artek, Eteläesplanadi 18 Kaj Franck Evening at Artek Helsinki store on Dec 12 at 6:30pm. From our showroom you can buy the unique shoes and accessories created by our passionate makers. December 22, 2013 Late Night Shopping December 12, Galerie Forsblom is open until 9 pm. Wooden toys and lovely gifts. In the same evening Artek will launch the new Toto Wooden Dolls by Kaj Franck, designed in 1945. Sushibar + Wine Uudenmaankatu, Uudenmaankatu 15 TIKAU Design Helps minishop . The artist will talk about her exhibition from 7pm to 8pm. TitiMadam, Fredrikinkatu 14 Canvas bag printing! All items -15%! Juju Jewellery, Eerikinkatu 9 Design evening at Juju Jewellery. The exhibition consists of paintings and sculptures. During the event all globes -15 %. Ivana Helsinki, Uudenmaankatu 15 Singer Piia Viitanen performing acoustic at 7pm. Also charity gifts available to support a co-operation village recovering from the storm. Anna Heino . at Sofinah shop. Welcome! SOFiNAH shop, Uudenmaankatu 17 Tyra Thermans lingerie line and Kalahari spa pop-up from Thu 12.12. The Design District plays a large role in boosting Helsinki?s reputation as a city of design. Get inspired by Design District?s Late Night Shopping and get the most creative Christmas presents. Epic Christmas treasure hunting begins! A21 Cocktail Lounge, Annankatu 21 Welcome for after shopping cocktails. Enjoy the unhurried atmosphere of Christmas with warm mulled wine while starting your expedition to the night sky constellations in search of the Christmas star. Do you have unused gold or silver jewellery, precious stones or silver spoons. The Design District is a cluster of creative businesses in the heart of Helsinki. The Design District comprises 200 members including design shops, galleries, workshops, museums, restaurants, hotels and design agencies. Tikau christmas sales in Sushibar! Handmade home decor products from India for Scandinavian taste. Welcome! Design Forum Shop, Erottajankatu 7 Welcome to the Design Pass opening party from 6 pm to 9 pm! Buy the Design Pass at a special price of 15 . All tea packages are in -10% discount this evening. Liike, Fredrikinkatu 24 Opening night of the Christmas window. Come and see how shoes are made. Tel. 4pm, Sun: noon . +358 4403 11336 www.tingeling.fi Lönnrotinkatu 5 / Yrjönkatu 22 (Main Entrance on Yrjönkatu 22 side), Helsinki Opening hours: Tue-Fri: 11am . for the whole day. More Late Night Shopping events: www.designdistrict.fi ENJOY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, HAPPY EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS AT DESIGN DISTRICT HELSINKI! facebook/latenightshoppinghelsinki www.designdistrict.fi RAILI TANG K ATJA TUKIAINEN ADAM SAKS ACNE, A.P.C, KENZO ISABEL MARANT, MARTIN MARGIELA FWSS, OUR LEGACY, PETER JENSEN RAF SIMMONS, TRICKERS November 22 . We will be serving ginger ?glögi?, ginger bisquits and live music. Pino, Fredrikinkatu 22 We serve Kusmi tea to our clients during the Late Night Shopping event. Decoration is made by artist Heli Hiltunen. 4pm, Mon: closed ER OT TAJANKATU 15 ?17 00 13 0 H EL SINKI TEL 09 - 2 71 24 03 W W W.B EAMSTO R E.F I. 6pm, Sat: 11am . Special late night cocktails available. Bring them with you, give them a new lease of life and redesign them with the help of Juju`s designers. Alnilam, Lönnrotinkatu 15 Stars and Heavenly Bodies by candlelight. HELSINKI TIMES 5 . to Sat 14.12. Climate friendly & safe options. Also Fair Trade products! Open: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12am-4pm. Yrjönkatu 34, Helsinki. It?s a neighbourhood association that offers residents and visitors shopping, dining, accommodation and experiences. 11 DECEMBER 2013 13 PA AV O L E H T O N E N Design District Helsinki and Late Night Shopping 12th December H Shoebakery SOFiNAH Artek elsinki offers an ideal place to get to know Finnish design and to buy top-class Finnish design products
Old Student House Christmas Market 13-15 December. Ages: all. A microscope is just the right shape and size for curious kids? hands. Korjaamo Christmas Market 12-15 & 19-22 December. Build and Paint a Birdhouse. Probably not a great gift if the dominant bug species in the kid?s ecosystem are scorpions or cockroaches, but otherwise a great way to get kids interested in nature. 4. Not the crafty type. Ages: 8 and up. More versatile than Legos, which are like a crossword puzzle ? a lot less fun once complete . 11 DECEMBER 14145 . and more, well, real than Roller Coaster Tycoon, these roller-coaster kits, with steel balls standing in for the car in live tests, can be redesigned over and over. Ages: 8 and up. For the budding electrical engineer. With one set of 30 pieces, you can try more than 100 different projects. that includes visiting white whales and different Karelian sights,? Balmasova explains. Another idea could be enjoying a close experience with basketball-playing rats, the magic world of Planet Earth and the effects of being in space and transported to Mars . . The good news is that you always can try to make a wooden toy yourself. A variety of books with great wooden toy ideas are available from online retailers. Who knew there were so many practical uses for red cabbage juice powder? 1. Hold it over an object, then magnify it and take photos or video. 2. Increasingly, parents are doing away with the idea that merely toys alone can bring joy to your children, offering them experiences instead. But what suggestions are there for intangible Christmas presents? ?Tickets to a play, an indoor playing ground, concert or swimming hall?, Linda Kaseva offers, when asked via Helsinki Times. The not-so-good news is that popular traditional wooden Finnish toy shop, Virike-Aitta, is keeping their doors closed to the public this Christmas due to renovations, a situation that will stretch into next year. St Thomas Market 6-7 December. Ages: 8 and up. Want to teach your kids how to read a map. Something from St Thomas market might suffice (top), or perhaps a visit to his home, Santa Claus Village in Lapland (above). Christmas gifts for kids, with a touch of creativity Some fresh ideas for the little ones this festive season. LIA LEZ AMA HEL SINKI TIMES HEUREK A WHILE the market offers a staggering variety of options for gifts, it?s not dif?cult to feel overwhelmed by the barrage of adverts, sales and window displays which wrestle for the attention of you and your children. Although the digital age decrees that we should be purchasing the latest advances in entertainment technologies, rest assured for those who still believe in a more analogue approach for their offspring, numerous creative and novel gifts are on offer this year. Why not encourage a passion for science. One well-reviewed option is Zany Wooden Toys That Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly. Most of the tools you will require to construct your own wooden toys are available at K-Rauta. Meanwhile, toys refuse to escape the heart of Finnish designers. Another good choice could be a microscope; astonish your kids Stand out experiences But Christmas doesn?t have to be about accumulating material possessions. Space Rail Marble Roller Coaster. Personalised puzzles. Magna-Tiles. Snap circuits. We got Beef Christmas Market 14-15 December. The quest for the perfect roller coaster goes on. 7. The collection includes an adorable bambi, aforest owl and a mushroom family, just to name a few. Further north, a one of a kind moment for your little one could be visiting the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi. PaaPii Design -Parasta Pienille- (?best for the little ones?) offers a selection of soft toys inspired by nature and focus on ecological philosophy. Like Legos, they are expandable. Small caution: This may confirm their belief that they are indeed the centre of the universe. WASHINGTON POST-BLOOMBERG Children enjoying the Mars exhibit at Heureka science centre.. In recent years, with the blooming of small business, designing unusual toys has emerged. Really, they will! For a fun birthday party craft project, buy a bunch of premade houses and paints and let kids paint their own to take home. Unlike Legos, you don?t have to turn 1,000 pieces into a fire station and then watch the kids melt down when two pieces get lost. 3. This means you should never again hear, ?I?m booorrrred?. Try this window birdfeeder instead. 5. 115 DECEMBER 20132013 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HELSINKI TIMESTIMES HELSINKI L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R L E H T I K U VA / J O U N I K E L A Santa may come bearing gifts of a different kind this year. the Russian part . The clear tiles snap together to make cool shapes and figures. Ornamo?s Design Christmas Market 11-22 December. She asked Slate staffers to recommend their favourite toys and games that provide a little intellectual stimulation. Facebook page. Christmas Market at the Tori Square (from 3 to 8 pm) Smart buying suggestions from across the Atlantic This week Rachael Larimore from the Washington Post compiled a list of eight smart gender-neutral toys and games. My first mind blowing science kit. Ages: 5 and up. A construction project is fun while it lasts, but the real joy comes months later when you hang it in the yard and birds start nesting in it. Ages: 3 to 8. Multiple staffers recommend interlocking tiles, claiming that they are ?worth every penny. Here, options such as a small replica of a sextant used by seafarer to determine one?s position with the help of the stars might ignite enthusiasm. Bugwatch. all under the same roof at the science centre Heureka in Vantaa. by opening another world to them and introducing them to biology. For those who are in a vintage mood or seeking more traditional toys, we have some good and not-so-good news. Ladies Christmas Market 7-22 December. despite being ?absurdly expensive.. Ages: 5 and up. The set has tools to catch, keep, and examine bugs. With the help of their parents, preschoolers and early graders can make squishy crystals and a small colour-changing volcano, among other simple projects. Give them a challenging personalised puzzle that puts your street address smack dab in the middle of the map. Furthermore, Kivviko Ski Park is open until the arrival of heavy snow outside, offering some 800 metres in total of ski tracks indoors, with a width of 6-8 metres. Kaivopuisto park is one of the oldest and most popular places for enjoying snow activities close to downtown. Offering other indoor options, the city is full of museums and galleries to visit, offering both you and your family the opportunity to share a whole world of artistic expression together. Heureka Science Centre www.heureka.fi/en Santa Claus Village www.santaclausvillage.info Kivikko Snow Park www.lumiparkki.fi Tahko www.tahko.com/en Tour to visit white whales www.experiencekarelia.net If you are looking for a few original gifts, perhaps you may find something at the various Christmas markets on offer around town 4-8 December. For Kaseva, sharing with her children is the purpose of the Christmas present: ?[It] gives some great time together?. Offering an exotic experience for the whole family, Ksenia Balmasova recommends taking your children on a tour to witness the largest mammals in the world. ?My company is organising a tour to Karelia . Ages: 3 to 8. Despite the name, there is almost no chance of an explosion resulting from a gentle introduction to science. If you would like to ?nd a present that your children will also learn as they enjoy, Heureka shop could be a good option for genuine scienti?c products. You will, but you shouldn?t. 6. Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope. Here?s what they gave their seal of approval to. 8. Meanwhile, a different idea for Christmas gift might include visiting a holiday resort such as Tahko, in Nilsiä, which offers cross country skiing, skating, dogsled rides, reindeer, rally cars and more. Back in Helsinki, if your little one has not tried iceskating before, The Ice Park next to the Central Station offers assistance (and helmets)
In the case of international applicants, we follow the procedure for recognizing overseas degrees. With this in mind, what is on offer around town this time of year to help get into the Christmas spirit without burning a hole in your pocket? 5 December. The school comprises an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school, as well as a two-year preschool. Music of Christmas Night After enjoying Christmas dinner with the family and loved ones, Kallio church hosts a concert celebrating the festivities at 23:00. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HELSINKI HELSINKI TIMESTIMES L E H T I K U VA / T O R W E N N S R RÖ M A Christmas calendar that?s easy on the wallet Helsinki offers numerous festive events free of charge. VA L E R I E B RU N HEL SINKI TIMES IT?S NO SECRET that we live in one of the most expensive cities in Europe. The school?s move to new premises will require your attention during the next few years. You have the necessary teaching qualifications, a certificate of school administration, and experience in leading an educational institution. You can pick up a ticket in advance from any of the boutiques inside Kiseleff House. The concert starts at 19:00 but the doors open at 18:00. 6 December. Independence Day With the annual celebration shifting this year to Tampere, due to the Presidential Palace undergoing renovations, some The Lucia Parade begins at 18:00 and continues down Aleksanterinkatu, along with Christmas elves, horses and historic cars. traditions still remain in the Capital Region. Kiseleff Christmas Concert In this special Christmas concert, a number of musicians will appear as an ensemble created by the rising music star Dolor in collaboration with the Tori Square. Entrance is free of charge but seating is restricted. We require an excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of Finnish. Entry is free of charge. 13 December. Lucia Parade The traditional Lucia Parade is a festival of light during the 15 December. Seurasaari Christmas Path For the 18th year, here is an- darkest time of the year. The parade begins at 18:00 and continues down Aleksanterinkatu where you catch a glimpse of Lucia along with Christmas elves, horses and historic cars. other free-of-charge event for families and children offering a glance at the world of fairytales, old Finnish Christmas traditions and the basic message of this holiday season. Don?t miss this occasion, held on a Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. There are not a lot of parking spaces, so arriving via public transport is advised. 24 December. A tradition since 1951 after the death of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, this event starts with laying a garland on the Hero Cross at Hietaniemi War Veteran Cemetery. 115DECEMBER 20132013 . It is also a good idea to bring a ?ashlight to light up the wonders of the forest during the winter dim. In addition to the Finnish matriculation examination, students can sit the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): Primary Checkpoint in elementary school, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at the end of basic education, and A Levels in high school. Christmas porridge will be served so don?t hesitate to bring plates and spoons with you. Knowledge of managing a demanding project is helpful. Successful applicants must present a doctor?s certificate of good health within one month of being chosen for the position. We offer you a multi-faceted professional position and a dynamic school rich in tradition. There are over 600 students in the school and a staff of more than 60, of whom about 15 are native English speakers. Upon the retirement of our current principal, we are searching for a visionary PRINCIPAL to take comprehensive responsibility for the educational and financial leadership and development of our school You will lead and develop our school with the help of committed assistant principals. You will be responsible for our school?s budget and, as the Representative of the Board of Trustees, you will be in charge of preparing board meetings and carrying out executive decisions. in addition, you will participate in national and international networks. We appreciate strong communication skills, a readiness to partake in development, and international work experience. Animals of the forest can be spotted along the Christmas Path and you can also enjoy a wide range of activities such as sleigh rides, face painting and ?re performances. 11 DECEMBER MoominShop ©MC? Moomin Shop Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Terminal 2, gate 26-27 Open every day. Moomin Shop Forum Mannerheimintie 20, 00100 Helsinki Open: mon-Fri 9-21, sat 9-18, sun 12-18 The official Moomin shop with the best selection of Moomin products online. Come explore the brand new www.moomin.com The special task of The English School is to acquaint students with the Finnish and English languages and with the cultures of the Finnish and English-speaking world. Keep an eye out for the impressive torchlight procession of students from the Hietaniemi Cementery. You will act as the pedagogical leader and be aware of our strengths . From this base, you will purposefully develop our school in accordance with our values and goals. You will have the support of a versatile and competent staff and administration. In your position, you answer to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. More information: t "SFTQBSUOFST DPOTVMUBOU 1FSUUJ -FQQÊLPTLJ QIPOF . The main language of instruction is English. The markets, of course, will be all over Helsinki to see and together with the bustle of shoppers, exude cheering warmth to the scene. Sometimes, the best things in life can be enjoyed just by our senses. 1515 5 . It is also possible to light a candle of peace by the Christmas path. The entrance and programme are free of charge. There is no excuse for abusing our bank accounts this year, all these events and more can be enjoyed forgetting our wallets at home. The torchlight procession starts from Hietaniemenkatu and ends to Senate Square where the Lord Mayor and the chairpersons of the student union boards speak and the YL Male Voice Choir sings. 14 December. Carols for children Temppeliaukio hosts a Christmas choir for children at 14:00. Each year a young maiden is selected to represent Saint Lucia, receiving her crown of candles at Helsinki Cathedral before descending the steps to Senate Square. 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That?s taking a leaf from the book of his grocery business, where he tracks hypermarket construction from his desk by monitoring live pictures from the site. The similarities don?t end there. Villa Mairea, on the other hand, shows designs used for the planning of Villa Mairea, a famous building that has often been the subject for model-making. hands, be it in victory or defeat. His unhurried plan for building the team also mirrors the way he built Magnit from a standing start, branching out from wholesaling household chemicals into convenience stores, hypermarkets and most recently cosmetics outlets. ?Galitskiy is pragmatic and cost-ef?cient in business,. LIFESTYLE HELSINKI TIMES 5 . It presents Aalto?s masterpieces through a permanent exhibition paired with a series of temporary and online ones. The permanent exhibition Alvar Aalto. In addition to some of Aalto?s well-known buildings, visitors also have the opportunity to see small detached houses, exhibition pavilions and buildings built abroad that feature his creative touch. Part of this section, which was launched in 1998 in honour of the centenary of Aalto?s birth, focuses on the architect?s personal history, including historical events, politics, the arts and life in Finland and abroad during his lifetime. With the wealth that?s brought him, the billionaire is training local kids to challenge the country?s soccer elite. Galitskiy, 46, created FC Krasnodar in 2008 and since then has spent more than 180 million euros bringing the southern Russian team up to a level to compete with the likes of Spartak Moscow and Zenit St Petersburg. Galitskiy said in an interview at the state-of-the-art campus he built to raise a future generation of stars for his team. ?We haven?t rushed to set up targets, either in business or in football. Alvar Aalto?s Life introduces users to the more personal aspects of Aalto?s life as a son, student, soldier and husband, as well as designer and architect. Then there are Säynätsalo Town Hall, Light Fittings and Chairs. The exhibition focuses on architecture, but at the same time it presents the A LVA R A A LT O M U S E U M / M A I J A H O L M A YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES The temporary exhibition TIMELESS . The Gazprombacked Zenit St Petersburg last year paid a Russian record transfer fee for Brazil forward Hulk, estimated by transfermarkt.de at 55 million euros. ?Top clubs employ players which cost quite big money,? Galitskiy said. Formed in 1994, the business has grown rapidly to become one of the world?s most pro?table food retailers with a market value exceeding 22 billion euros. Its record purchase was Swedish defender Andreas Granqvist, signed in August in a deal that online information provider transfermarkt.de valued at 5 million euros. Instead, he invests in an infrastructure to breed his own ones.? that would have been enough to gain a place in the Uefa Europa League last season, Galitskiy said he has no goal to qualify for Europe?s top tournaments this time. The money he?s made from retailing is enabling the entrepreneur to pursue his passion for soccer. Aalto?s Architecture in Rovaniemi, produced by the Provincial Museum of Lapland and hosted in the Gallery of the Alvar Aalto Museum until February, presents Aalto?s designs set in the Lapland landscape. Aalto?s work in Rovaniemi, which began in the 1940s with master planning, led, in the following decades, to the construction of several impressive buildings. The list includes the Aho residential and commercial complex in the city centre, the Korkalorinne housing scheme, the Town Hall, the Library and Lappia Hall, completed between the 1960s and 1980s and symbols of Aalto?s monumental architecture. Aalto?s Architecture in Rovaniemi gives visitors an overview of Aalto?s designs set in the Lapland landscape. A group of soccer players from the FC Krasnodar youth academy of football warm up as they jog around a pitch in Krasnodar, Russia. Russian billionaire Sergey Galitskiy, 46, created FC Krasnodar in 2008 and since then has spent more than 180 million euros bringing the southern Russian team up to a level to compete with the likes of Spartak Moscow and Zenit St Petersburg. Billionaire Russian mogul trains kids to beat soccer?s elite Sergey Galitskiy is using wealth gained from establishing a retail leader. ILYA KHRENNIKOV . he doesn?t spend crazy dozen-million dollars to buy superstars. In the meantime, the Magnit founder has followed his business principles to form a team able to contend for a place in Europe?s elite competitions. International mix The team now consists of local and international players, including four Brazilians who are yet to make an impact at international level. ?With football, Galitskiy is trying the same . ?When a person earns money, it makes sense if he spends it himself. That?s a fraction of the amounts lavished on soccer by some Russian billionaires as Galitskiy seeks to bring through the region?s best young talent, rather than spending vast amounts on the sport?s big names. ?We aren?t seeking quick blast-offs, we want to develop gradually and get only what we deserve,. With a wealth of 10 billion euros, Galitskiy is the world?s 70thrichest individual, according to the Bloomberg billionaires index. said Dmitry Navosha, head of sports.ru., a Russian sports website. The ?rst, which is comprised of ?ve chapters, includes a series of drawings and photographs, as well as architectural description of the Säynätsalo, one of Aalto?s most lauded works. Galitskiy said, when asked why he?s committing so much to FC Krasnodar. That represents a 62 percent increase in the year to date and ranks him above Roman Abramovich, who has lavished around 1 billion euros on London team Chelsea over the last decade, buying stars such as Fernando Torres of Spain and Ukraine?s Andriy Shevchenko. ?I just like football,. +358 (0)14 266 7113 museum@alvaraalto.fi Open: Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Tickets ?4-6 free on Fridays, for schoolchildren and unemployed A LVA R A A LT O M U S E U M / M A I J A H O L M A JYVÄSKYLÄ?S Alvar Aalto Museum is a real must for all those interested in design. 11 DECEMBER 2013 17 B L O O M B E R G N E W S / A N D R E Y RU DA KO V A life of design The life and work of one of Finland?s most creative designers. The museum also hosts a series of exhibitions, which can be accessed online, free of charge. Alvar Aalto Museum Alvar Aallon katu 7 Jyväskylä www.alvaraalto.fi Tel. It?s a shame when a person earns money, and some strange funds spend it.? In addition to what he?s already spent, Galitskiy is pumping over 180 million euros into the construction of a 34,000-seat stadium that?s due for completion in 2015, Academy onside That investment starts with the academy. There is also an extensive collection of items displayed, which includes chairs, lamps and glassware, which enable reconstructions of interiors designs by both Alvar and his wife Aino. The temporary exhibition TIMELESS . Our goal was to understand how to act and then to move gradually.? If Galitskiy is able to repeat the success of Magnit, Europe?s soccer powers will need to take notice. ?In football, he is driven by passion.? B L O O M B E R G N E W S / A N D R E Y RU DA KO V buildings from the perspective of visitors, employees and visitors. Those who are passionate about design can take a closer look at some of Aalto?s work through a series of online exhibitions, which can be accessed free of charge. Without recourse to takeovers, Magnit now has 6,880 convenience stores, 152 hypermarkets and 677 cosmetics stores generating annual revenue of about 13 billion euros. ?Magnit avoided pricey acquisitions and built stores from scratch, which ultimately allowed it to become Russia?s largest retailer,? states Nikolay Kovalev, an analyst at VTB Capital. BLOOMBERG NEWS SERGEY GALITSKIY took less than two decades to build Magnit from scratch into Russia?s retail leader. Galitskiy keeps as close an eye on his soccer interests as he does on his business, visiting the academy almost every day and watching all FC Krasnodar?s home matches, which for now are played at the stadium of neighbouring team Kuban. The owner even enters the dressing room after matches to shake the players. according to Galitskiy, who said his dream is to have the entire FC Krasnodar team made up of academy graduates. The ?rst batch of students to go through the full academy cycle will reach adult level in 2018. Built at a cost of 58 million euros, the facility is a modern coaching complex for kids who are chosen by coaches from more than 20 Galitskiy-sponsored soccer schools for 6- to 12-year-olds in the Krasnodar region. Covering 49 acres, the academy includes 20 pitches, lecture halls, a swimming pool and a chess room offering children aged 12 to 17 the opportunity to learn both on and off the ?eld. ?Success in football is impossible without a good school,. Light Fittings and Chairs feature some of his iconic interior decoration design. Here, users get an overview of how Aalto?s and his wife?s design work evolved throughout the years. Sergey Galitskiy, Russian billionaire and founder of OAO Magnit, the country?s largest retailer (left), reacts as he sits in the VIP section of the stand and watches a soccer match at the FC Krasnodar youth academy of football in Krasnodar, Russia.. Design Top 10+1, for instance, highlights furniture. ?It?s impossible to employ players for as little as 1 million US dollars and gain ?rst places.? FC Krasnodar occupies ?fth spot in Russia?s 16-team standings and even though though isn?t among those due to be used at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. To keep tabs on the stadium?s progress, the entrepreneur is able to access the team?s website and view images relayed by a real-time Web camera. Architect showcases Aalto?s work in chronological order, concentrating on over twenty buildings illustrated with drawings, photographs and scale models
S T T N I I N A W O O L L E Y. ?The story, which can be enjoyed in various ways such as animated TV series, games, books and Gigglebug (right) has been developed using state of the art techniques, but its goal is still what cartoons have had for decades: making audiences laugh. HULL ABALOOBA / S TUDIO OUTO A new wave of entertainment It all started last spring, when Angry Birds Toons, a cartoon that chronicles the adventures of Red, Chuck and the rest of the Rovio-developed ?ock, was launched. In order to tackle this problem, several channels introduced a rating system, which would help parents know which programmes were suitable for children. The impact of violence on children?s development, however, also depends on the way it is displayed. Harlin concludes. Children all around the world can understand these cartoons without translation. As tablets, smartphones and computers become familiar tools for children, more and more apps, children?s programmes and cartoons are developed for such devices. ?At the moment, there is a good mix of classic old brands, remakes and new shows, says Anttu Harlin, producer of Gigglebug. H T Angry and funny ?toons The new wave of Finnish animation characters. YA N N I C K I L U N G A HEL SINKI TIMES remember the favourite cartoons of their childhood. Fortune,. 18 LIFESTYLE 5 . Finland?s stance is that consumers are entitled to know exactly what they are drinking while wine-producing countries do not see a need for more detailed information on labels. Haikonen says that the ?rst time more product information on labels was called for was already in the 1990s. ?However, what?s really fascinating is how tablets, phones and touch screen have added to where and how kids and families watch and play with cartoons.? Even though Gigglebug?s development team has been Hullabalooba can be enjoyed in various ways such as animated TV series, games, books and plush toys. Cartoons and development Over the last two decades, several studies have focused on the role cartoons have played in children?s development. ?Parents need to know what their kids are watching,. While earlier generations watched beloved children?s programmes on television, nowadays they are on the Internet, smartphones and tablets. Programmes aimed at pint-sized audiences in Finland saw internationally successful cartoons, such as those from Disney, paired with local productions like Tove Jansson?s books-turned animated series The Moomins. Most wines are unsuitable for vegans as components derived from ?sh, milk and eggs are commonly used to produce them. Ingredients in beverages do not have to be listed in as much detail as for rye bread, with the EU regulations specifying that only information on substances causing hypersensitivity must be displayed on the label. ?People think that everyone knows what wines are made of. This has led to a new wave of Finnish cartoons and animated series such as Angry Birds Toons, Hullabalooba and Gigglebug. WHO DOES NOT plush toys, is suited for both kids and childlike persons!? using state of the art techniques, its goal is still that of the cartoon industry for over 60 years: to make the audience laugh. ?Hullabalooba is the pure slap stick entertaining saga of three pirates, two seagulls and a parrot set on the pirate ship Ms. In addition to putting emphasis on the entertaining aspects of animated series, research has taken a close look at a less positive feature of many cartoons: violence. Not surprisingly, violence was found to have a negative impact on children who saw it displayed on television. ?Who doesn?t love to see their kids smiling while they are watching cartoons?. ?The series, which is also available as a game app, is aimed at children from age two to six, as well as their parents and everyone who likes to giggle.? Laughs are also one of the main features of the piratethemed Hullabalooba. The ?rst animated shorts featuring the Angry Birds characters were made in 2011, but it was not until Toons that Angry Birds became a constant presence on television. The main characteristic of each episode, which usually lasts less than three minutes, is that no dialogue is used. Kariniemi says. ?This also represents a pleasant challenge for us as creators, because we have to try and entertain parents too.? What probably matters most at the end of the day is that cartoons entertain. says Harlin. 11 DECEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES L E H T I K U VA / S A M U L I P E N T T I Only producers know what chemicals go into alcoholic beverages Wine-producing countries are opposed to detailed product information. A N N A L E P PÄV U O R I . But ordinary consumers wouldn?t know what goes into them,. ?Laughing together is one of the best feelings in the world, regardless of the age.? Wine producers do not see need for more information The European Commission is discussing whether information on the contents of alcoholic beverages should be displayed in a similar manner to other products. Like in many animated series of the mid-twentieth century such as Tom and Jerry and Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, the characters of Angry Birds Toons express themselves through simple vocalisations, facial expressions and sound effects. Kariniemi says. ?It?s amazing to see how fast animation characters can heal themselves and get back to work full-time!? Even though cartoons are aimed at children, parents should try to familiarise themselves with the programmes, in order to know what is suitable for their sons and daughters. ?The tiny bug Gigglebug is the hero of a brand new children?s programme based on positive thinking and contagious laughter,. explains Anne Haikonen, legal expert at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Pekka Lehtonen, head of Alko?s laboratory, explains that around 60 to 80 additives can be used in wines. Sweet beverages with low alcohol content, such as some wines, contain the largest number of added substances while vodka has the fewest, says Lehtonen, adding that it is not the additives, however, that make alcohol a health risk. ?It?s ironic that people keep banging on about ad- ditives when the harm they cause is minimal compared with the health risk posed by alcohol.? Vegan wine connesseurs take note: components derived from fish, milk and eggs may have been used to produce your favourite drop.. explains Janne Kariniemi of Studio Outo, one of the minds behind the project. The rise of computing and media devices has taken down national barriers and given both cartoonists and viewers new ways of production and access. There were expectations that the European Food Law passed in 2011 would impose more stringent requirements for label information but the decision by the European Commission on the matter was postponed until 2014. Haikonen believes that the Commission will oblige the producers of alcopops, mixtures of soft drinks and alcohol, to display information on ingredients on drinks labels ?rst as just getting drinks producers to list substances that can lead to hypersensitivity reactions was a result of a long, drawn-out battle. In Finland, since 2008, the members of the Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry have voluntary marked on bottles and cans all the ingredients that are to be found in the beverage contained within, according to Elina Ussa, managing director of the federation. L E H T I K U VA / M A R K K U U L A N D E R As tablets, smartphones and computers become familiar tools for children, more apps, cartoons and children?s programmes are developed for such devices. LIQUEUR may contain large amounts of gold or silver, used as a colouring, without any law restricting their use. Cider is unlikely to get its colour from berries or apples but from various chemicals or even plant lice. Violence depicted with an entertaining and humourous connotation has a completely different impact from ?serious. violence. ?Hullabalooba does contain physical damage to characters, but this always happens accidentally,
M A G N E E T T I . Together, cider vinegar and honey are known to be an effective remedy for rheumatism and arthritis. A spoonful of honey makes the medicine go down Unlike processed sugar and arti?cial sweeteners, honey is very quickly absorbed by the body cells. It does not sit in the blood like sugar and is immediately ready for fuel use. To ?ght this, a home remedy using cider and honey can help !,,6%'!.,5.#("5&&%4 3OUP . together against the cold VA L É R I E B RU N HEL SINKI TIMES THERE is nothing better than nature?s ingredients to avoid the almost inevitable ?u that winter brings us each year. For this, the combination of apple vinegar and honey does just the trick. Known for it self-detoxifying attributes as well as anti-aging elixir, many people have recognised and made use of its cleansing and disinfecting properties as a natural healer to ?ght germs and bacteria. HI YA L MA A Nepalese Cuisine Since 1993 The Oldest Nepalese Restaurant in Finland Open Mon-Fri 11-23, weekends 12-23, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-15 Contact Ratakatu 1B, 00120 Helsinki. Book your table tel. Furthermore, cider vinegar can also effectively acidify urine and therefore prevent urinary infections. 11 DECEMBER 2013 19 J O H N S U M M E R LY . Diabetics have shown to have lower levels of blood sugar after eating honey in the same amount of time. Thus, adding honey to vinegar not only boosts the sweetness of ?avour but also regulates your blood sugar. The taste of fermented juice might not be too pleasant to some, but it becomes more palatable over time as the body becomes less acidic and more alkaline. EAT & DRINK HELSINKI TIMES 5 . 1 tbsp honey (organic as well, if possible) . 1 tbsp apple vinegar (preferable organic) . F I Rich Lappish Christmas Buffet 2.?21.12. It is recommended to drink it once or twice on a daily basis. All you need is: . If honey is of no assistance to the assault on your taste buds, you can always add a squeeze of lemon for ?avour. Aside from a nasty ?u, this allnatural antidote can cure and prevent all manner of ailments, such as obesity, food poisoning, premature aging and high blood pressure, as well as high cholesterol level, brittle nails and even bad breath. Sore throats can be viral, bacterial or due to environmental or other irritants. Squeeze of ½ lemon (optional) Organic apple vinegar contains the enzymes and minerals which are important in fighting body toxins and inhibiting bacteria growth. Apple cider vinegar and honey . ¼-½ l water . Researchers have discovered that 45 minutes after eating raw honey, blood tests showed more alkalinity. Cider vinegar?s acidity can prevent colds, sinusitis, neuralgia, digestive ailments, headaches and a myriad of other ailments. (09) 647 551, mob 040 7347 638 www.himalaya.fi This is not all
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But some say they could also be fashioning a data-heavy rod to the SNP is the driving force behind ?Yes Scotland,? the campaign for independence that also draws support from the Scottish Greens and a number of smaller socialist parties. ?Professional Scots are simply unwilling to gamble on radical constitutional change, even if the alternative is prolonged austerity and falling living standards inside the UK? BUT IF SCOTS do reject independence next year, in the long run, the unionists could still ?nd themselves on the wrong side of history, says Michael Keating, professor of politics at Aberdeen University and author of The Independence of Scotland. Politically, Scotland will continue to chart a distinct path within the United Kingdom, a process that began 50 years ago and sped up after devolution in 1997. own and do not represent the official policy of the Helsinki Times. Peter Geoghegan is editor of Political Insight magazine and a journalist based in Glasgow. Inside the heated debate over Scottish independence W A S H I N G T O N P O S T- B L O O M B E RG IN THE United Kingdom?s recent history, few government publications have been as keenly awaited as the Scottish government?s ?White Paper. David Torrance, journalist and author of ?The Battle for Britain: Scotland and the Independence Referendum,. You can submit your articles to viewpoint@helsinkitimes.fi. Articles should be at least 5,000 characters-with-spaces long (maximum length 10,000). Then, in 2011, the nationalists achieved the once seemingly impossible: an absolute majority and, with it, the chance to realise the long-held dream of a vote on independence. warned that pandas would be taken away from the Edinburgh zoo under independence, and that England would be forced to bomb Scotland if the northern country were invaded by a foreign power that, in turn, threatened its southern neighbour. NOW, IN SEEKING to answer these charges with detailed proposals like those in the White Paper, Scottish nationalists are understandably defending their position. he adds. ?Unionists have started setting Scottishness against Britishness,. that is, a document outlining the case for Scotland stepping out on its own on the world stage. ?If you issue a detailed policy document, by its very nature, it will be picked over by friends and foes alike. ?The White Paper holds no interest for ordinary Scots, who are already swamped under an avalanche of statistics and supposedly neutral ?expert opinion,?. and, in the process, demand more autonomy. THERE HISTORICALLY, Scottish independence has been a marginal feature of British politics. The SNP, which has always stood for an independent Scotland, was founded in 1934 but only made its ?rst signi?cant electoral breakthrough in 1967. 24 March, 2016. SO WHILE. To date, Scots have been skeptical of independence; a poll issued just before the White Paper was released showed the ?no. The Scottish government would also improve public services, which would include building a new national broadcasting service and inaugurating a ?revolution. Meanwhile, Yes Scotland is holding out hope that the White Paper will disrupt everything, sooner rather than later: The SNP government has already set a date for formal independence after a ?yes. It will produce questions, which will in turn need answers. in childcare. THERE and his Scottish National Party (SNP), which SALMOND he has led for more than two decades, hope that the White Paper will convince people to vote ?yes. Indeed, even if the independence campaign doesn?t succeed, some argue that Scotland is likely to continue to diverge politically from the rest of the United Kingdom . 11 DECEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES Viewpoints are commentaries written by experts and authorities about specific topics. debate might not be as clear-cut as many pundits and policy-makers say. says of the SNP. In Scotland especially, this fraying began with the 1980s government of Margaret Thatcher, which lacked legitimacy over England?s northern border, and only accelerated with Gordon Brown?s more recent, failed attempts to rally citizens around British patriotism. in next September?s referendum on ending Scotland?s 306-year-old union with England. Who will set our mortgage rates? How much would taxes have to go up. says Keating. ?[But] they can no longer weave a story about the union as encompassing all these different identities.? polls show that the unionists are likely on course to win next year?s referendum, the future of Scotland?s place in the United Kingdom is anything but certain. Keating envisages a situation similar to that in Quebec, where regionally-based parties with little or no ties to UK-wide organisations dominate the local political scene and the issue of independence remains unresolved. for independence in Scotland are a product of broader tensions pertaining to both the ties that bind CALLS the United Kingdom and the very notion of the nationstate, says Keating. a legislative body with limited powers . It is led by Alastair Darling, erstwhile chancellor of the Exchequer under Gordon Brown, the former Labour prime minister. from Better Together have attacked nationalist claims that independence would require minimal institutional changes. side of the referendum with a 9-point advantage. is disagreement over whether the White Paper will end up turning the tide of support. With the charismatic Salmond at its helm, the party ?rst won a minority administration in the devolved parliament in 2007 elections. Helsinki Times reserves the right to accept or reject submissions, as well as to edit or shorten the text. The opinions expressed in this section are the writers. The White Paper is unlikely to change this, says Maxwell. The 1997 creation of a devolved parliament for Scotland . ?The context for all these discussions is the transformation of the state, a process of rescaling the state upwards and downwards,. And even then, the party struggled to make signi?cant gains in the decades that followed. Standing in front of a background proclaiming ?Scotland?s Future. ?Better Together,? which advocates staying in In reality, the ?yes. on independence . 2 VIEWPOINT 5 . debate might not be as clear-cut as many pundits and policy-makers say. the United Kingdom, is supported by the three largest parties in London: Labour, the Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats. that has long held the union together is fraying and will only continue to do so. The White Paper could end up being more trouble than it is worth.? JAMES MAXWELL , a Scottish writer and contributor to the left-leaning New Statesman, says that while nationalists and unionists battle over the White Paper, the document is unlikely to set the heather on ?re for Scottish voters. proved a turning point in SNP fortunes. ?They have fallen into a unionist trap,. versus ?no. and surrounded by media, Salmond and Sturgeon outlined their pitch to the Scottish people. would be many bene?ts of independence, according to the White Paper: Scotland would become a European Union member and disavow nuclear weapons, but the country would also keep its currency (the Sterling) and still recognise the queen as head of state. vote . But in reality, the ?yes. Scotland?s First Minister Alex Salmond, who favors independence, has said it will ?resonate down the ages.? His deputy, Nicola Sturgeon, has promised Scottish voters that it will ?answer all your questions.? ON 26 NOVEMBER , the White Paper, all 670 pages of it, was ?nally unveiled in Glasgow. versus ?no. Darling has asked. Better Together, which has been dubbed ?Project Fear? by some because of its negative messaging, has also CRITICS break their own backs. How will we pay pensions and bene?ts in the future?. ?What currency would we use. he argues. SUPPORT for independence is closely aligned with income and social status: In general, poorer Scots are more likely to say they will vote ?yes? in the upcoming referendum than their more af?uent compatriots. Even without full independence, demands for greater autonomy in Scotland are likely to grow. WHAT?S more, the inclusive notion of ?Britishness
While Eva enjoys its slight acidity and subtle spiciness, I am served a con?t duck leg, beetroot and Jerusalem artichoke. 010 281 8241 info@kuurna.fi www.kuurna.fi *China Tiger Authentic Chinese food in the heart of Helsinki Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat Noon-11pm . Sun 2pm-10pm Korkeavuorenkatu 47 . Finnish groove in the candlelight High class comes in small sizes. VA L E R I E B RU N HEL SINKI TIMES food, atmosphere and good service is what is called for when eating out with good compa- E VA B L A N C O TOP QUALITY ny, and Kuurna is the ideal choice. Located in the charming neighbourhood of Kruunuhaka, Kuurna opened its doors eight years ago, offering local produce and honest food. Photographer Eva and I enter this cosy candlelit bistro, and are immediately greeted by a friendly waiter who takes our coats and shows us to our table. Kuurna Restaurant, into the groove in Kruunuhaka. The kitchen, only big enough for two, changes the menu weekly and a choice between meat, ?sh and vegetarian dishes is available. A pepper steak is also on the board and apparently a very popular choice. Our entrée is pike terrine with caper sauce. Back home in 2004, he started to look for a small place to start a restaurant and found this charming little space previously owned by a Chinese restaurant. 20 EAT & DRINK 5 . This sizable restaurant welcomes up to 150 guests and was ?rst opened in the beginning of September 2012 as the main stage for culinary happenings and design events in the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 event. ?Restaurant is open from Mondays to Saturdays, serving lunch and dinner. Tel +358 (0)9 495 098 hu@dongbeihu.fi . in English, places a Finnish emphasis on the style and food of this bistro. +358 9 635 732 www.juuri.fi Transforming Finnish gifts of nature in an innovative manner to suit modern tastes.. The restaurant?s appearance was very different from what it is today, but with a little help of his friends, Purhonen gave it a complete makeover, adding charm and ambiance. The name Kuurna, which translates to ?groove. Inspired by the original Italian pizza, their focus is on the quality of the dough. Their latest enterprise, how- E VA B L A N C O Oven baked white fish with caramelised fennel and lentils leaves an intriguing aftertaste. E VA B L A N C O Carrot cake with a carrot sorbet offers something sweet. ever, is KelloHalli. 11 DECEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES E VA B L A N C O Confit duck leg, beetroot and Jerusalem artichoke opens proceedings. Kuurna Restaurant... Their menu changes according to the seasonal local produce. A mild Hel Yes Merlot & Lagrein 2010 is our red wine of choice, and a refreshing white Le Vaglie from Italy accompanies our ?sh dish. While waiting for our main course, I admire the ceiling, which could have graced a seventeenth-century wine vault. Original stone and carefully maintained, together with the dark green walls and candlelight ambiance, it projects a perfect vintage feel over the entire dining area. An oven baked white ?sh with caramelised fennel and lentils is Eva?s dish and a 2012 Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is perfect to bring out the ?avour of the ?sh. For me, a braised ox breast and shank sitting on a bed of crushed potato is accompanied by a silky South African Pinotage 2011. Carrot cake with a carrot sorbet and a rosemary crème brulée are served for dessert. The latter is the highlight of our feast for me. Helsinki . Perhonen says, ?We focus on the elegance of the plate with not too many ingredients.? Cooking for all four restaurants at a time, Purhonen and his staff rotate between all four dining areas, offering their customers top quality food, atmosphere and good service. Kuurna Restaurant Meritullinkatu6 Helsinki tel. ?We wanted to serve simple and seasonal food,. Then, Puttes Bar & Pizza opened its doors only two years ago. Each restaurant carries a different personality but honest food is what they all have in common. Following Kuurna, Atelje Finne opened in 2007, a 74-seat dining area where they serve local produce a little more akin to ?ne dining, but always remaining simple with a friendly service. their website says proudly. Graduated Chef at the Restaurant School of Perho, Purhonen has been cooking professionally for some time, mostly in London, France and Canada. The nearly ten-metre-high, 350 sq m hall is an easily adaptable space for different types of events,. www.dongbeihu.fi Korkeavuorenkatu 27 Helsinki Tel. Kellohalli is also a perfect venue for private celebrations. For me, duck is a delicacy that I savour only on Christmas, but this year I will be lucky enough to enjoy it twice. The mild yet prominent rosemary ?avour in the caramelised coating inspires me to try this unusual but harmonious combination of ?avours at home. Not the only one This friendly 24-seat bistro is the ?rst of four culinary establishments that Heikki Purhonen, the Head Chef, owns along with his business partner and Chef Antto Melasniemi
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22 WHERE TO GO 5 . Wed 11 December Winter Circus Cosmos Magical winter circus with international top per formers, live music and fantastic costumes. Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 A Tickets ?11-78 www.hurjaruuth.fi Mon 9 December Amon Amarth (SWE) Metal. The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 Tickets ?39 Sat 7 & Tue 10 December The Snow Queen Kenneth Greve?s ballet for the whole family is based on the tale by H.C. Cabaret Jamon, directed by circus artist and renowned juggler Maksim Komaro from Circo Aereo and visualized by artist Jani Leinonen and shoe/fashion designer Minna Parikka, brings on stage a cavalcade of international circus artists and musicians. The four female artists, Zenaida Alcalde, Lisa Angberg, Cristina Geninazzi ja Klara Mossberg from Italy, Spain and Sweden, have all been working earlier in the British contemporary circus ensemble NoFitState. In Cabaret Jamon, this enchanting quartet is joined by Thomas Monckton, a virtuoso comedian and mimic hailing from New Zealand. Monckton´s latest work, The Pianist, has been delighting both critics and audiences since its premiere in September 2013. ?The world of contemporary circus is extremely fascinating. Andersen from 1845. 11 DECEMBER 2013 HELSINKI TIMES COMPILED BY ANNA-MAIJA LAPPI K IM L AINE Cabaret Jamon Cirko Center´s autumn season culminates in an exciting cabaret show combining live music, loud laughs and high voltage circus acts from aerial acrobatics to clownery. Sat 21 December Cabaret Jamon Cirko MUSIC Thu 5 December Beastmilk Post-punk. Bar Loose Annankatu 21 Tickets ?8.50/9 www.barloose.com Thu 5 December Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Schubert X. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Tickets ?6-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi Thu 5 December Jenny Robson Jazz. Koko Jazz Club Hämeentie 3 Tickets ?11.50/16.50 www.kokojazz.fi Thu 5 December Brunnen . Photographic Fantasies of the Early 20th Century Fascinating exhibition presenting photographic fantasy postcards from the early 1900s. The Finnish Museum of Photography The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Tickets ?0/6/8 www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi Until Tue 31 December Mad about Helsinki Helsinki City Museum Sofiankatu 4 Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 Thu 9:00-19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 Free entry Until Sun 5 January 2014 Young Artists 2013 A group of young artists under 35 shows what is hot in Finnish art just now. Kunsthalle Helsinki Nervanderinkatu 3 Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 www.taidehalli.fi Until Sun 12 January 2014 Aesthete Extarordinaire Birger Kaipiainen´s ceramic fantasies. EMMA . Independence Day Karri K.o.i.r.a live. Helsingin Kaivohuone Iso Puistotie 1 Tickets ?13.50/21.50 www.kaivohuone.fi Thu 5 December Club Clinic Nic Fanciulli (UK). Venue Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21 Tickets ?12.70-22.70 www.clubvenue.fi Thu 5 December Jonna Tervomaa Pop. Virgin Oil CO. Mannerheimintie 5 Tickets ?18.50 www.virginoil.fi Thu 5 December Anna Eriksson Pop. Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48 Tickets ?40 www.savoyteatteri.fi Thu 5 December Rähinä Live 2013 Elastinen, Brädi, Spekti, Uniikki, Mikael Gabriel, Iso H. Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Tickets ?21.50 www.elmu.fi Thu 5 December Pariisin Kevät Pop. Korjaamo Culture Factory Töölönkatu 51 B Tickets ?17/19 www.korjaamo.fi Thu 5 December Giacomo Puccini: Turandot Luminously melodic masterwork of Puccini. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets ?15-91 www.opera.fi Kaasutehtaankatu 1, Helsinki Tickets ?39 www.cirko.fi Cabaret Jamon combines live music, loud laughs and circus acts such as aerial acrobatics and clownery. Thu 5 & Fri 6 December The Sounds (SWE) Rock/pop. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Tickets ?44/45 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Fri 6 December Rapujuhlat #2 Cold Pupu Sauna live. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Tickets ?7/10 www.kuudeslinja.com Thu 5-Sat 7 December Colours Festival 2013 House/trance. Suvilahti Tickets ?26.50-67.50 Fri 6 & Sat 7 December Ismo Alanko 33 . There are No Ordinary Moments Solo exhibition of the renowned Danish artist Jeppe Hein, winner of this year Ars Fennica Prize. Amos Anderson Art Museum Yrjönkatu 27 Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed 10:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 www.amosanderson.fi Until Sun 19 January 2014 Kiasma Hits Classics of Finnish contemporary art and famous international artworks. Kiasma Mannerheiminaukio 2 Tue 10:00-17:00 Wed-Fri 10:00-20:30 Sat 10:00-18:00 Sun 10:00-17:00 www.kiasma.fi Until Sun 2 February 2014 Transformation: Towards a Sustainable Future How to you build or renovate your home to balance human needs with the demands of ecological sustainability? Museum of Finnish Architecture Kasarmikatu 24 Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 www.mfa.fi Until Sun 9 February 2014 On the Shores of the Lake Exhibition dedicated to the fascinating artist community that lived on the shores of Lake Tuusula at the turn of 20th century. Ateneum Art Museum Kaivokatu 2 Tue, Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed, Thu 10:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 www.ateneum.fi. and high heels of course. Espoo Museum of Modern Art Ahertajantie 5 Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00-18:00 Wed 11:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 www.emma.museum Until Sun 12 January 2014 Trees Are Poems Kristoffer Albrecht, Taneli Eskola, Ritva Kovalainen & Pentti Sammallahti. Sinebrychoff Art Museum Bulevardi 40 Tue, Fri 10:00-18:00 Wed, Thu 10:00-20:00 Sat, Sun 11:00-17:00 www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi Until Mon 13 January 2014 Jeppe Hein . ?, promise Minna Parikka and Jani Leinonen. Thu 5 . Center for New Dance Tallberginkatu 1B Tickets ?14/22 www.zodiak.fi Tue 10 December Bill Burr (USA) World-class stand-up comedy. Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48 Tickets ?30 www.savoyteatteri.fi Wed 11 December Jyrki Karttunen: Youth and Freedom Dream-like dive into the world of emotions. Helsinki City Theatre Pieni Näyttämö Eläintarhantie 5 www.hkt.fi From Wed 11 December Wannabe Ballerinas & Ballereinot: Joulu on parasta huumetta! Enchanting ballet company´s Christmas special. Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 A www.wannabeballerinas.com EXHIBITIONS Until Sun 15 December Surreal Illusionism . (In Cabaret Jamon) We will create another world full of colors, vibes and humor . It´s difficult not get inspired by the spectacular virtuosity. Finnish National Opera Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets ?19-98 www.opera.fi Tue 10 December We Jazz 3D Concert We Jazz Loft Sessions. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 Tickets ?25 www.kuudeslinja.com Tue 10 December Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas concert based on the visual world of Martta Wendelin and Rudolf Koivu. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Tickets ?6-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi Wed 11 December Aiyekooto & Afrobeat International, Mirkka & Madrugada Afrobeat and Brazilian rhythms. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Wed 11 December Hyvä Klubi Death Hawks, The Mutants, Suomen Karvapääkuninkaat 1968. Le Bonk Yrjönkatu 24 www.lebonk.fi Wed 11 December Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Johanna Rusanen and Monica Groop sing Mahler and Berg. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Tickets ?7-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi THEATRE & DANCE Thu 5 December English Comedy Club Helsinki Brian Mørk (DNK), TMF Joe Eagan (CAN) & Pietari Vihula. Manala Museokatu 10 Tickets ?10-12 www.comedyfinland.com Thu 5 - Wed 11 December Cabaret Jamon Cabaret/circus show visualized by artist Jani Leinonen and fashion designer Minna Parikka. Cirko Kaasutehtaankatu 1 Tickets ?39 www.cirko.fi Sat 7, Tue 10 & Wed 11 December Sonya Lindfors: NOIR? Dance piece dealing with the experience of being different. Zodiak . Aerial acrobatics, for instance, brings completely new challenges to costume design. Kolmannesvuosisata taiteilijaelämää Pop/rock. Helsinki Hall of Culture Sturenkatu 4 Tickets ?35/37 www.kulttuuritalo.fi Fri 6 December Herra Ylppö & Ihmiset Rock. Virgin Oil CO. Mannerheimintie 5 Tickets ?13.50/15 www.virginoil.fi Fri 6 December Hayseed Dixie (USA) ?Rockgrass?. Le Bonk Yrjönkatu 24 Tickets ?13.50 www.lebonk.fi Fri 6 December Johanna Kurkela ? Joulun Lauluja Christmas concert. Kallio Church Itäinen Papinkatu 2 Tickets ?16.50/18.50 Fri 6 December Crystal Fighters (UK/ESP) Electropop, Basque-rhythms and folk melodies. Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Tickets ?25.50 www.elmu.fi Sat 7 December CMX Rock. Tavastia Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 Tickets ?21.50/23 www.tavastiaklubi.fi Sat 7 December Murmansk, Mushmouted Talk Bar Loose Annankatu 21 Tickets ?8.50/9 www.barloose.com Sat 7 December Viikate Metal. Virgin Oil CO. Mannerheimintie 5 Tickets ?16.50/17 www.virginoil.fi Sat 7 December Turisas, Ensiferum Metal. Nosturi Telakkakatu 8 Tickets ?23.50 www.elmu.fi Fri 6 December Apulanta Rock. The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 Tickets ?21.50/23 www.thecircus.fi Sat 7 December Michael Monroe Rock legend. The Cable Factory Tallberginkatu 1 Tickets ?37/40 Fri 6 December Club Suomi-Indie Shotgun Club, WHC, Teksti-T V 666 & Dead Girl. Bar Loose Annankatu 21 Tickets ?7.50/8 www.barloose.com Sun 8 December Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Sibelius´ Lemminkäinen Suite. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Tickets ?6-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi Fri 6 December Full On Night Vibe Tribe (ISR), Ananda Shake (ISR), Spade (ISR), DaVinci Code (ISR) etc. Venue Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21 Helsinki Tickets ?15.50/17 www.clubvenue.fi Sun 8 December Superchunk (USA) Indie rock. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13 www.kuudeslinja.com Fri 6 December Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Independence Day gala concert. Music Centre Concert Hall Mannerheimintie 13 Helsinki Tickets ?7-25 www.musiikkitalo.fi Sun 8 December Bring Me the Horizon (UK) Metal core. The Circus Salomonkatu 1-3 www.thecircus.fi Sun 8 December Anthony Morgan & Harlem Spirit of Gospel (USA) Gospel, pop, jazz and r&b. Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48 www.savoyteatteri.fi Mon 9 December We Jazz 2013 Andrew Cyrille & Mikko Innanen (USA/FIN), VEIN featuring Greg Osby (USA), Jukka Eskola Orquesta Bossa. Alexander Theatre Bulevardi 23-27 Tickets ?3.50-41 www.aleksanterinteatteri.fi Thu 5
If celebrity-spotting and fashion critiquing is not your thing, then head down to your local cinema for Lukas Moodysson?s latest Me ollaan parhaita!, as three girls in their early teens decide to form a punk band in 1982 Stockholm. Local director JP Passi follows up last year?s breakout hit documentary Kovasikajuttu with Ajomies. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES ORGANISED for the ?rst time, We Jazz 2013 is being staged across various ven- ues in Helsinki from 9-14 December. Bringing to Finland such international jazz stars as the Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko for his ?rst visit to Free-jazz saxophonist Mikko Innanen maintains his focus. these shores and acclaimed American drummer Andrew Cyrille, the local jazz scene is also getting a workout, with the likes of Dalidèo, Timo Lassy Band, M.A. Also on board, after bowing out of composing the music for Tarantino?s Django Unchained, Italian composer Ennio Morricone provides the score. Numminen, free-jazz saxophonist Mikko Innanen and Black Motor & Verneri Pohjola making a welcome appearance on the bill. Organised in different venues around the city, punters can discover the various gigs at such locales as Savoy Theatre, Koko Jazz Club, Andorra, Dubrovnik, Tavastia and Siltanen. Other international imports include American Greg Osby, and his Swiss trio VEIN, along with American singer Joyce Elaine Yuille. Laine, the duo introduce us to Antti Matti Laine?s track manager, whose summer rapidly descends into a mess of a payoff, estate trading, love and death, lies and terrible guilt. Finally, Swedish ?lm Monica Fly opens on Sunday, as an ambitious singer must struggle with the trifecta of her musical career, her love life and raising her daughter by herself. Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko is performing for the first time in Finland at We Jazz 2013. Helsinki gets jazzy J A M E S O . Such was the success of their collaboration, Morricone is also rumoured to be composing the music to Tornatore?s next ?lm. Local ?ick Isänmaallinen mies opens the following day, sharing with viewers the tale of Toivo. Laine Starring: Antti Matti Laine, Mari Elina Ylisuvanto Isänmaallinen mies Release Date: 4 December Director: Arto Halonen Starring: Martti Suosalo, Pamela Tola Ender?s Game (K12) Release Date: 4 December Director: Gavin Hood Starring: Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld Me ollaan parhaita! Release Date: 6 December Director: Lukas Moodysson Starring: Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin Monica Z (K16) Release Date: 8 October Director: Per Fly Starring: Edda Magnason, Sverrir Gudnason sessing over a mysterious heiress who contacts him to evaluate some family works of art. Here Geoffrey Rush and Jim Sturges star in a drama set in the world of European art auctions, with Rush?s eccentric art auctioneer ob- The Best Offer (K12) Release Date: 3 December Director: Giuseppe Tornatore Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturges Ajomies (S) Release Date: 6 October Director: J-P Passi and Jarkko T. With his red stuff being pumped into Aino on a regular basis, our man Toivo ?nds himself wresting with his conscience regarding the ethics of doping. 11 DECEMBER 2013 23 FULL S TE A M Film Diverse spread of cinema J A M E S O . Personal impressions of artists such William Lönnberg, Jalmari Ruokokoski, Sigrid Schauman, Sulho Sipilä, and Rabbe Enckell are joined by the likes of contemporary artists Henrika Lax and Pauliina Turakka-Purhonen. See what you think. Independence Day sees the unusual choice to distract from the queuing and handshaking of the Linnanjuhla. Further- Taking art upon themselves J A M E S O . CULTURE HELSINKI TIMES 5 . In possession of a rare blood type blessed with high hemoglobin levels and compatibility with everyone, Toivo, naturally becomes the secret weapon for the Finnish national ski teams biggest hope for success. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES WITH the majority of artists being stereotypically self-involved, the theme of Amos Anderson?s current exhibition comes as no small surprise. and eagerly exploring the various notions that may drive them to do so, the exhibition draws on the museum?s vast collection of hundreds of artist portraits, oil paintings, watercolours, and drawings. Such is the quantity of works they have accumulated over the years, the exhibition is presenting only one quarter of their collection. On display until 3 February next year, Portrait of an Artist explores the notion of self-portraiture in Finnish painting over the past 100 years. Asking the question, ?Why do artists make self-portraits?. Based on the celebrated novel, Butter?eld follows up his winning performance in Hugo (2011), joining True Grit?s breakout star Hailee Steinfeld. Meanwhile, Harrison Ford continues his late career persona of grumbling in the background, along with the sight of Ben Kingsley sporting a facial tattoo pitched somewhere between Mauri tribal art and Ed Helm?s The Hangover. Considering the talent involved, early word has been disappointing, with critics feeling director Gavin Hood has fallen short, much in the same way as they did with his 2009 effort X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Other treats from the collection include colouristic self-portraits in watercolour by Olli Lyytikäinen as well as sculptor Felix Nylund?s drawings of himself in the most bizarre of situations. Not to be outdone, Åke Mattas. Teaming up with fellow helmsman Jarkko T. S U L L I VA N HEL SINKI TIMES THIS week sees a range of ?lms with release dates scattered about, re?ecting their diversity of subject matter. Instead of refreshing the programme on Friday, as per usual, the arrival of Independence Day on Friday has skittled the usual pattern. First up, 3 December sees Cinema Paradiso (1988) director Giuseppe Tornatore returns to the helm after 2009?s autobiographical Baarìa, with The Best Offer. portrayal of himself and his friends after a drunken Pauliina Turakka-Purnonen, Self Portrait, 2010. night on the town comes to life in the iconic In the Taxi. Apart from the many and various self-portraits on display, the exhibition also includes a number of portraits of artists that were completed by more, if you are seeking some cinematic sounds, drummercomposer Olavi Louhivuori?s trance-jazz quintet Oddarrang will also be performing their latest release In Cinema with accompanying visuals at Dubvovnik. Elsewhere, a children?s event at Tavastia on Saturday lets the little one?s loose in the jazzy atmosphere, and a gallery exhibition on Finnish jazz is being presented on the third ?oor of Kluuvi shopping cenre between 2-14 December, highlighting Finnish jazz vinyl cover art, photography, visual art and ?lm. Full programme and more information is available on the festival?s website. We Jazz 2013 9-14 December Helsinki www.wejazz.fi/2013 Portrait of an Artist Until 3 February Amos Anderson Art Museum Yrönkatu 27 Helsinki their colleagues and friends, including Sam Vanni?s portrait of a young Tove Jansson.. Echoing the events at World Nordic skiing championships in Lahti at the turn of the century, which seriously undermined the credibility of the nation?s skiing team, the ?lm hopes to also raise a smile. The same day sees Ender?s Game offering the sight of Asa Butter?eld?s brilliant young strategist rising to the top of his class in Battle School