Fríður Dalsgarð, technical director for Tórshavn Municipality, told public broadcaster KVF that the lights may be repaired as early as Monday, though no exact time was given. Despite heavy traffic at the intersection, Dalsgarð noted that congestion had remained manageable during the outage.

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The study found that 47% of children in this age group have experienced significant nervousness during presentations, often describing it as unpleasant each time or on multiple occasions. Clinical psychologist Amalie Dalgaard Nielsen of Aarhus University’s CEBU research centre, which specialises in childhood anxiety, said the findings were unsurprising.

“Standing in front of classmates and being evaluated is naturally anxiety-provoking,” Nielsen said, noting that children at this age are highly attuned to others’ perceptions of them. “A presentation can feel like everyone is watching and judging.”

Twelve-year-old Solveig Krog Christensen told DR she finds presentations difficult. “I get nervous because so many people are looking at me, and I have to say a lot,” she said. “Sometimes I don’t even want to go to school the next day if I have to present.”

While Nielsen stressed that nervousness is a normal response—even beneficial, as it encourages preparation—she warned that excessive avoidance can reinforce anxiety. Over a quarter of surveyed children admitted they had tried to make excuses to skip presentations.

“Avoidance is the hallmark of anxiety,” Nielsen said. “The problem is that children never learn they can actually handle the situation.”

Despite her own nerves, Christensen said she has never followed through on avoiding a presentation. “Others can do it, so I can too,” she said.

Nielsen offered three key recommendations for parents helping nervous children:

Let the child find their own answers Instead of offering reassurance, parents should ask guiding questions: What happened last time you presented? What do others in class do if they make a mistake? What do you usually do? This builds the child’s ability to self-soothe over time.

Practise in smaller steps If presentations feel overwhelming, children can build confidence through lower-stakes interactions, such as asking a shop assistant for help or raising their hand in a favourite subject. “It’s about making the challenge feel less daunting when the time comes,” Nielsen said.

Reward brave efforts Recognition—whether praise, choosing dinner, or a small treat—can reinforce success. “It motivates them to try again and see that the effort was worth it,” she added.

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The 1966-built office complex, once home to regional government agencies, now houses a mix of apartment sizes in its renovated B and C wings. Developer M3-asunnot specializes in converting underused buildings in growth centers, retaining the original facade while modernizing interiors. The taller section of the building will later add roughly 150 more apartments, alongside remaining office space.

Joensuu’s rental market is among Finland’s most competitive, with high turnover and demand driven by its student population. Markku Pennanen of the Finnish Landlords Association noted that proximity to the city center dictates tenant demographics, with younger, car-free residents favoring central locations. The project aligns with broader trends of urban densification and growing preference for long-term rentals, he added.

Construction costs were reduced by adapting the existing structure, though the central location keeps rents relatively high—Joensuu ranks among the country’s top ten most expensive city centers for rentals. Additional purpose-built rental buildings are underway nearby, further tightening the downtown housing supply.

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Jan Wahlberg, an archaeology student at the University of Oulu, collected the containers over three years as part of a personal fundraising challenge. The effort tied up the only reverse vending machine at Hetta’s K-market for the entire Monday morning, with the final can processed just after 2 pm.

Shopkeeper Erkki Rantakokko told Yle that the machine—designed to crush items one by one—typically handles just a few bags of returns per week, mostly from Norwegian tourists or locals gathering litter from nearby fells. Wahlberg’s haul filled 50–70 large garbage bags plus additional boxes, yet Rantakokko confirmed the machine’s compactor could handle the volume without issue.

The project began when Wahlberg noticed accumulated bags of recyclables and set an initial €100 goal, later expanding it to €1,000. He chose to return the containers in Hetta, where the idea originated, citing “hometown pride” and a desire to bring more activity to the remote municipality.

Among the returns were foreign containers—Swedish, Norwegian, and even Spanish—found along Highway 21, which connects Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Wahlberg plans to return the Swedish cans to Sweden for additional refunds, earmarking those funds for his student budget. The Finnish deposit money will split between Ukrainian humanitarian efforts, ALS research, and a third, undisclosed cause to be revealed this autumn.

Wahlberg, who has made 16 humanitarian trips to Ukraine since 2023, said he would return as soon as possible. “I wanted to keep a bit of mystery around one of the donations,” he added.

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The termination, effective immediately, stems from alleged irregularities in invoicing related to street maintenance contracts. The employee, who prepared and managed procurement tenders, received formal notice of dismissal last week after a hearing. The decision was made by Toni Haapakoski, head of the city’s infrastructure services, though the official personnel ruling remains non-public.

The employee, who spoke to Yle on condition of anonymity to avoid harming future job prospects, confirmed being detained and questioned by police in early May. Authorities reportedly inquired about approved invoices and professional contacts, though no formal charges have been disclosed. Police declined to confirm the detention or questioning to Yle, and the employee denies wrongdoing.

The dismissal centers on claims of insufficient invoice details for infrastructure projects in the Turku region. The employee noted that the invoices had been approved without objection by supervisors or city accounting staff. Neither Haapakoski nor his superior, Kimmo Suonpää, commented on the termination.

Turku city council will be formally notified of the dismissal today. Under Finnish labor law, termination without notice requires grave cause and takes immediate effect, unlike standard resignations with notice periods.

Yle reported the case due to its rarity—a municipal employee’s detention—and its connection to public fund management.

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Fróði Olsen, chair of the Argir church council, stated that the parish now holds the necessary 27 million kronur—one third of the estimated 83 million kronur total cost—allowing work to commence in principle. “We could start tomorrow,” Olsen said, adding that the new church remains on schedule for completion in 2028, marking the 200th anniversary of Argir’s founding.

The funding dispute had stalled progress despite agreement on the church’s location. Bárður á Lakjuni, the Faroese minister for ecclesiastical affairs, previously insisted the parish must cover a third of construction costs before any building permit would be issued. Olsen confirmed the funds are now in place, though Bishop Jógvan Fríðriksson described the requirement as “a matter of interpretation” rather than a new policy.

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At Kolding District Court, the man admitted to holding 121 grams of hashish, 46 grams of skunk, and 15 bags of cannabis gummies on December 3 last year. He confirmed in court that the drugs were meant for distribution.

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The initiative, backed by the European Social Fund and administered by consultancy Tamora, aims to uncover “hidden” job openings that often go unadvertised. Jukka Ollikainen, director of employment services for the Mikkeli region, said many businesses hesitate to post vacancies publicly but still need seasonal staff for roles like market café shifts or event support.

The kiosk will operate from employment service offices on Mäntyharju’s village street, offering face-to-face matching alongside digital job listings. Workers can also access “micro-boost” training—15-minute crash courses in skills like digital photography—while employers receive help screening candidates.

Project lead Jaana Utti of Tamora said the goal was to secure 10 jobs, 10 workers, and 10 micro-courses before launch; one placement has already been made. If successful, the model may expand to nearby municipalities including Kangasniemi, Juva, and Mikkeli.

Visitors can also meet with Mäntyharju’s municipal manager or employment chief to discuss local economic development.

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The match in Odense was halted as Eriksen received immediate medical attention before being transported to Odense University Hospital. The Danish Football Association (DBU) confirmed he was conscious and in stable condition.

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The long-planned Kivistö Arena 3.3 will announce its financing partners at a press conference on Thursday. The 20,000-capacity venue, billed as Finland’s largest indoor event arena, has an estimated cost of over €200 million and includes a 310-room hotel. Site preparation is already underway, and the developer submitted a €1 million security deposit to the city earlier this year for land lease and project guarantees. Project leader Pepe Perkiö confirmed the funding details will be disclosed this week after years of speculation.

Meanwhile, the newly unveiled Aviapolis Live complex has applied for zoning reservations from the city for a site in the Muura district, less than six kilometres from Kivistö. The €170–270 million project includes a 5,000-seat event arena, ice rinks, tennis courts, and potentially a swimming pool, alongside senior housing and a hotel. CEO Jarkko Sistonen, who also leads the Elmo sports centre development in Asola, described it as a response to Vantaa’s shortage of sports facilities. Funding will come from European sources, though specifics depend on operator partnerships.

Both developers dismissed concerns about competition. Sistonen called the projects “completely different in scale,” while Perkiö noted their divergent timelines: Arena 3.3 aims to open next year, whereas Aviapolis Live targets a late 2027 construction start. The city’s urban environment committee will review Aviapolis Live’s zoning request on Wednesday.

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