At the moment the big topic in Finnish news is the elections funding. There are various crises and a reported lack of trust in the government. I'll try to share some of the tidbits if I run in to any worthwhile topics.
Because of this it is very easy to release any news articles criticizing the Finnish government. Our prime minister hasn't been left alone either. Too bad the current hurry to release the "news" has lowered the bar considerably. Actually, I'm afraid to think the bar was always this low and that I'm just now noticing it.
Last week an YLE program Silminnäkijä (Eyewitness) reported that Matti Vanhanen (our PM) had received lumber from a construction company, no money involved in the transaction. This was an outright accused bribe.
This accusation is deflating very rapidly and it is making YLE look bad. Actually, YLE is making YLE look bad but this helps. Why? The accused event it more than ten years old. Some 12 - 13 years ago Mr. Vanhanen accusedly received lumber for his house. Oh, by the way, it's not a wooden house.
Vanhanen has asked for the reporters to show any evidence to the claim and they have none.
In addition, the Keskusrikospoliisi (Central Police) commented saying any possible crime has long since matured and that no criminal investigation will be conducted. The police have a standard to uphold you see, and in the case of bribes the line is drawn at 5 years. YLE possibly sees this as some sort of a limbo stick to scurry under to get the news.
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