The Blonde movie about Marilyn Monroe is confusing – the new interpretation of the iconic Hollywood star is considered outdated and sexist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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Bus passengers do not benefit equally from the tax reduction – some people’s tickets get cheaper, some have to settle for not getting more expensive

The government’s handout to public transport, which is suffering from increased costs, seems to cause more trouble than it brings benefits in many places. The VAT discount is fully transferred to the prices only in some municipalities.

A young woman stops the bus.
There is upward pressure on ticket prices due to the high cost of fuel. The temporary tax change does not reduce ticket prices everywhere, and the situation is still open in many municipalities.

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\”I hope we haven’t been cheated\” – 12 nurses talk about their mood when the settlement of the labor dispute has been tasted for almost a day

It is not clear to all caregivers what was finally agreed upon in the negotiations. However, many praise the salary solutions that have been made and the return of labor peace.

Nurses in different parts of Finland are both confused and happy about the proposal to settle the labor dispute in the nursing sector.

Yle asked nurses in different parts of Finland what they think about the agreement created on Monday.

– Well, it was a relief for all of us. In the morning and yesterday, we chatted with colleagues and everyone was of the opinion that it’s wonderful that this is now over and that an agreement has been reached for caregivers and the entire social security sector.

Alavesa describes the last year in the care industry as shocking.

– Many co-workers have resigned from the departments, because the flexibility has already been seen to the end. It won’t last anymore, says Alavesa.

Janina Rosenqvist, nurse.
Nurse Janina Rosenqvist works in the neonatal intensive care unit. Stock photo.

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Welfare regional director Virolainen: In Päijät-Hämee, both higher salaries for caregivers and high-quality services can be guaranteed

Petri Virolainen is happy that an agreement was reached in the nurses’ labor dispute. The costs are increasing, but at the same time the salary increases support the goal of keeping the current workforce and getting new professionals.

In the personal photo, Petri Virolainen, Päijät-Häme welfare regional director.
According to the welfare area director Petri Virolainen, after the labor dispute is over in Päijät-Hämee, we can focus on making the area attractive to personnel. Stock photo from July 2022.

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Nursing student about the salary agreement: \”It doesn’t change the fact that you have to constantly work overtime\”

Three healthcare students stand in front of a poster encouraging them to do something about things
Nursing students of LAB University of Applied Sciences Marika Mäkelä, Valtteri Mäyrälä and Otto Roponen are satisfied that the agreement has been reached.

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The survey revealed the weak links in Lahti’s event activities

According to the consultant report, the city of Lahti’s event activities are characterized by inaccuracy and a lack of clear goals. The city’s event strategy was made in 2011 and has not been updated since then.

Three jumping hills, at the foot of them is a land swimming pool, swimmers walk to the locker room.  Photo from the summer of the Lahti sports center.
According to the incident report, the sports center near the center of Lahti with its ski stadiums will be used too little.

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The National Gallery revives the iconic Finnish pavilion: the public can decide on the works of the new virtual gallery

Kansallisgalleria, Decentraland and Sitra are working together to build a digital version of the Finnish pavilion at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair.

The new metaverse project of the National Gallery.
Finnish Metagallery pavilion.

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The route connecting the villages of Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo was completed in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – serves locals and tourists

The almost 10 kilometer long route has been a joint project of Kolar Municipality and Metsähallitus Nature Services.

Ojalatva's new fire place and litter in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Metsähallitus has also built an Ojalatva fireplace and a litter along the new route.

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Air traffic between Kajaani and Helsinki will start again at the end of October

According to the current schedule, Finnair flies six days a week between Kajaani and Helsinki with a total of 16 flights. In December, the number of flights will be increased for two days.

Danish air transport company (DAT) red and white ATR turboprop plane on the Kajaani airport level, dark rain clouds in the sky in the background.
The previous state-sponsored purchase traffic to Kajaani airport ended in mid-August.

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