AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Transport Costs: HSL is proposing to raise the penalty fare for riding without a valid ticket from €100 to €130, alongside a 3–6% ticket price increase for 2027–2029, with Helsinki board members broadly supportive. Active Kids in School: Finland’s new school year brings tighter mobile-phone rules and a push for more movement via “Finland on the Move,” with less sitting time and more teacher-led play during breaks. Nordic Rail Boost: A long-suspended Finland–Sweden passenger train link has restarted, running between Oulu and Haaparanta along the Gulf of Bothnia, with fares from about €5.40 and frequent weekly services. Island Travel Pressure: Kuressaare Airport in Saaremaa is closing to scheduled flights for about three weeks in August, raising concerns about visitor numbers during the peak season. Tourism Incentives: Copenhagen’s sustainability rewards model (cycling, public transport, litter pickup) is highlighted as Europe shifts from overtourism taxes toward “reward for good behavior” schemes. Cruise Demand for Finland: Celebrity Cruises’ 2028–29 deployments include Helsinki calls, signaling continued cruise interest in the Baltic and Northern Europe.
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