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The Finnish capital has dealt with widespread payroll problems since the first half of 2022. Deputy Mayor Daniel Sazonov (NCP) on Wednesday said to Helsingin Sanomat that the city cannot say it has overcome the problems until it has restored its reputation as an employer.

Deputy Mayor of Urban Development Anni Sinnemäki (Greens) stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday that the Finnish capital could feasibly set up zones that cannot be accessed with diesel or petrol vehicles. The zones, she added, are being weighed up as the city scrambles to step up its emission reduction efforts to achieve its targets for 2030.

"You also have to understand that we have people behind us who do not share the views of the Pride movement," Minister Sari Essayah said.

A Swedish People's Party minister defended participation in the march against criticism from the ex-leader of coalition partners the Christian Democrats.

The two political parties will not be accepted as partners of the annual event celebrating gender and sexual minorities over their voting on the bill to reform the trans act, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

The City of Helsinki is also gearing up for the eventual arrival of refugees, according to the deputy mayor.

The 1.6-kilometre tunnel is estimated to cost approximately 180 million euros.

Patients who have recovered from the virus and have been vaccinated once have not previously been entitled to a second dose.