Sexual crimes committed by minors have become more common in Häme, even though juvenile crime is decreasing

Häme police crime commissioner Lila Havusela and Osallisuuden time project worker Maya Waitara look at the camera.  A close-up photo taken at the National Children's Protection Days in Lahti.
Project worker Maya Waitara from Osallisuuden aika association (left) and Häme police inspector Lila Havusela participated in a panel discussion at the National Child Protection Days in Lahti.

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Scientists of snow, earth and ice are preparing for a long winter trip to Antarctica

The Academy of Finland’s new four-year funding period for Antarctic research began last year. The trip, on the other hand, starts on November 8, and the expedition will return home next February.

Research station Aboa is located on Queen Maud's land.
Research station Aboa is located on Queen Maud’s land.

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The war increases the pressure on child protection in Finland as well – Executive director of the Central Union of Children’s Protection: \”There is definitely a need for more trauma expertise\”

Ulla Siimes, executive director of the Central Union of Children's Protection, in close-up and looking at the camera.  Photographed at the National Children's Protection Days in Lahti 2022.
Ulla Siimes, the executive director of the Central Union of Child Protection, says that the resilience of child protection workers is sometimes being tested.

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Visitors were confused by a special code of conduct at Brad Pitt and Nick Cave’s show: What the hell line can’t be crossed?

For example, elbows have been used to support the pedestal of Nick Cave’s work. The Sara Hildén museum says that it has clarified the signs.

Many visitors have noticed that they have been warned not to get too close to the statues.

Kallio now tells Yle that he couldn’t believe his ears at the show. The man who went before the rock bent down to look at the statues and did not touch them.

– He was told not to cross the line. The man stopped and looked uncertain. What the hell line can’t be crossed?

Kallio also looked at the ground and didn’t see any lines on it, but the seams of the floor tiles.

The staff had replied that the shadow line drawn from the box to the floor must not be crossed. It was the usual shadow on the floor from the ceiling lamps and the desk drawer.

– The man left in a rage and stated that no one can understand that a shadow on the floor means some forbidden area.

A line or string drawn according to the rock would be more understandable. Many social media users say that they have received similar instructions from the line.

– None of the people I saw touched or were any closer than, for example, to the works of similar size upstairs, says Kallio.

Museum: directions clarified

The museum says it has clarified the signs.

– You must not lean on the table. Do not reach over the table. That’s what that line means.

The table refers to the stand on which the works are placed.

NIck Cave’s work has been the exhibition’s most popular shooting target.

– Support has been sought from the elbows. A few (visitors) had to be pointed out.

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Philosopher Elisa Aaltola believes that the feeling of guilt can change the relationship between humans and society towards animals: \”We need this right now\”

Animal philosopher Aaltola takes a sensitive stance on animal protection issues, but at the same time warns against escalating matters.

– We have made big mistakes, as a species and collectively. And especially here in the industrialized West, and in Finland as well. Even if the animal industry is built, which causes very serious distress to really large numbers of animals.

As a philosopher, Aaltola believes that guilt and shame are moral emotions, the awareness of which can also be seen in the way humans see animals and treat other species.

– Now would be the time to experience guilt on a collective level, and also on an individual level. And through that, learn that we can also be better. You can also get rid of guilt when you realize that it’s okay, I made a mistake and now I want to change course – I want to be better for animals. We need this right now for today.

Although Aaltola talks about guilt, he does not believe that blaming or escalating will get you far in nature and animal protection matters. The danger is tribalism and confrontation between, for example, those living in cities and those living in the countryside.

– I try to avoid it, because it is actually the case that the vast majority of people care about the welfare of animals. Regardless of whether they live in the country or in the city, whether they are \”us\” or \”them\”. This is a unifying theme, as is nature. Yes, everyone understands that nature has value and the existence of species has value, that it is important to cherish the life that exists on this planet.

Aaltola’s vision of the future is hopeful.

– While I speak very directly, I try to evoke this we-spirit. We are all capable of moral, empathetic and rational consideration of other species.

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The Elämäni song, which gathers a million viewers, brings praise to presenter Katja Ståhl and excites the Minister of Defense – we took a peek behind the scenes of the program

The program you can see above has become very popular, especially in the current fourth season. The program format of my life’s song is now being tried to be taken abroad as well.

The guests invited to the Elämäni biisi program get to know each other in Tampere’s Mediapolis before the live broadcast. After a while, they should guess which song each has chosen as important to them.

The song of my life, the warmth of strangers.  At the table, from left, Mira Potkonen, Kike Elomaa, Antti Kaikkonen, Petja Peltomaa, with my back to the camera, Mika Poutala and Harri Henttinen.
The guests of the Elämäni biisi program sit at the same table to get to know each other before the broadcast and hear the final instructions from the content director Petja Peltomaa (right).

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The Blonde movie about Marilyn Monroe is confusing – the new interpretation of the iconic Hollywood star is considered outdated and sexist

The film Blonde, based on Joyce Carol Oates’ novel, has received harsh criticism. Netflix’s film has been criticized as objectifying and oppressive.

Marilyn Monroe
Netflix’s Blonde has received mixed reviews, but lead actress Ana de Armas has been praised.

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