The main recruitment process for the Atalanta crisis management operation in Somalia involving the Finnish minelayer Pohjanmaa begins on Friday. Recruitment for key positions began on Wednesday.
The Finnish carrier is to take part in an EU operation to repel pirate attacks on UN ships delivering food aid to Somalia.
Typical duties for the Pohjanmaa crew will include defence, inspection of ships and communications.
Finnish leaders decided earlier this week to participate in the operation. The Finnish carrier will be deployed to Somalia early next year.
A band of precipitation and wind brought strong thunderstorms to South and North Karelia, cutting off electricity and felling trees.
"I don't lead the Finns Party; I can't be watching over everyone," Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said when asked about his main government partner.
Almost all respondents said that racism should not be allowed. However, it is unclear what is ultimately understood as racism, according to a survey carried out by Eva.
