UJF complaint about tax administration: “Concern that officials will start concealing information”
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Author: Juha Rekola
Freelance survey: better incomes, majority satisfied with work
Freelance incomes have risen over the last two years by about €2 100. Most freelancers are satisfied with their level of mental and material wellbeing and find that for them freelancing is the most suitable form of employment.
Vikes seminar on disinformation 12. November in Helsinki
Warm welcome to Vikes’ seminar of disinformation asking one of the crucial questions of our era: How to Tackle Fake News and Information Warfare in the EU? The aim of the seminar is to identify different forms of influence operations and their consequences for the freedom of expression, as well as to find measures forRead More
Global Media Freedom Conference: new pledges not credible without action, press freedom groups say
On 9 July, international press freedom and media development organisations met in London in advance of the Global Media Freedom Conference to call on all participating States to ensure the protection and safety of all journalists and media workers in compliance with their existing obligations and international standards.
Income equality in Finland among the best in Europe
Helsinki (02.07.2019 – Heikki Jokinen) Pay differences in Finland are smaller than in most other countries in Europe, according to a new study conducted by the Labour Institute for Economic Research. The average wage and salary earners monthly income in 2015 was 3,386 euro in Finland. The study compared pay inequality in 32 European countries.Read More
“Next, words into deeds” – Hanne Aho: UJF goals widely reflected in Rinne government programme
The UJF’s key aims substantially included in the government programme of Finland’s new Prime Minister Antti Rinne. The programme was issued on 4 June.
Media houses and unions set up fund to support journalists facing harassment
A new support fund aims to assist journalists who are victims of threats and persecution. This follows a spate of such cases in Finland in recent years, only a fraction of which have been dealt with by the courts.
Finland climbs to second place in 2019 World Press Freedom Index against background of court action against hate speech
The latest press freedom rankings produced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) sees Finland close to regaining the top position it enjoyed from 2010 to 2017. It comes second, behind Norway, among the countries considered to have a good press freedom situation.
No let up on attacks on the press as far-right surges across Europe
By Linus Atarah As the world celebrates the 26th World Press Freedom today, it is doubtful whether there is much to celebrate about press freedom around the world, after all. The surge of far-right governments in combination with authoritarian regimes around the world has cast a gloomy shadow over press freedom. In a chilling assessmentRead More
UJF buys cartoon of Johanna Vehkoo’s accuser to cover her costs
Help is on its way to journalist Johanna Vehkoo, who was ordered to pay a fine and court costs by Oulu District Court after convicting her of defaming far-right local counselor Junes Lokka.