Finland Times, Finland’s first ever English online daily, has stepped into its fourth year today. The daily started its operations on December 10, 2012 under a University of Lapland media project on the credibility of digital media sponsored by the European Union.
We are happy that it has already achieved the trust of thousands of readers in Finland, the Nordic countries and elsewhere across the globe. Along with readers from Finland, residents of more than 213 countries and regions have visited finlandtimes.fi so far, which shows that more and more people are reading it. We find it most encouraging.
Every venture has a mission. We, at Finland Times, are trying to present absolutely unbiased news and information and, in the process, build up trust among our readers at home and abroad. With the slogan “where accuracy is dealt with acumen,” the online newspaper has always strived to practise objective journalism beyond any political agenda or gossip, trying only to disseminate undistorted, un-tampered facts.
Besides providing readers with updated information, Finland Times has been playing the role of an ambassador of the Finnish society, culture, business, and lifestyle to global English-speaking population. We have also been playing a pro-active role in promoting the economy and development of Lapland, the home of the newspaper, and the well-being of its people in every way we can. Although we are neutral, on some issues like environment, globalisation, fundamental rights, humanity, education, and health the newspaper has its own policy to always play a pro-people role. It will continue its strong activities against fundamentalism, religious superstition, racism and injustice with the view to establish a world of prosperity and happiness.
During the last three years we have received myriads of responses from different sections of readers including intellectuals, politicians, bureaucrats, professionals and students encouraging us to go ahead. We have also received criticism from some quarters which helped us to overcome our loopholes.
On this special occasion, we renew our pledge to uphold ethical norms of journalism and keep our readers up to date. We know we have a long way to go and so are navigating carefully to remain on track in this age of digital technology. But we still need and expect unflinching support from our readers and well-wishers.
I take this opportunity to thank once again our readers, sponsors, advertisers, staff and friends who are with us on this journey. I hope that all who have supported this newspaper in achieving today’s feat will continue to help us reach further heights.
Thank you for your support and keeping our hopes alive.
We are happy that it has already achieved the trust of thousands of readers in Finland, the Nordic countries and elsewhere across the globe. Along with readers from Finland, residents of more than 213 countries and regions have visited finlandtimes.fi so far, which shows that more and more people are reading it. We find it most encouraging.
Every venture has a mission. We, at Finland Times, are trying to present absolutely unbiased news and information and, in the process, build up trust among our readers at home and abroad. With the slogan “where accuracy is dealt with acumen,” the online newspaper has always strived to practise objective journalism beyond any political agenda or gossip, trying only to disseminate undistorted, un-tampered facts.
Besides providing readers with updated information, Finland Times has been playing the role of an ambassador of the Finnish society, culture, business, and lifestyle to global English-speaking population. We have also been playing a pro-active role in promoting the economy and development of Lapland, the home of the newspaper, and the well-being of its people in every way we can. Although we are neutral, on some issues like environment, globalisation, fundamental rights, humanity, education, and health the newspaper has its own policy to always play a pro-people role. It will continue its strong activities against fundamentalism, religious superstition, racism and injustice with the view to establish a world of prosperity and happiness.
During the last three years we have received myriads of responses from different sections of readers including intellectuals, politicians, bureaucrats, professionals and students encouraging us to go ahead. We have also received criticism from some quarters which helped us to overcome our loopholes.
On this special occasion, we renew our pledge to uphold ethical norms of journalism and keep our readers up to date. We know we have a long way to go and so are navigating carefully to remain on track in this age of digital technology. But we still need and expect unflinching support from our readers and well-wishers.
I take this opportunity to thank once again our readers, sponsors, advertisers, staff and friends who are with us on this journey. I hope that all who have supported this newspaper in achieving today’s feat will continue to help us reach further heights.
Thank you for your support and keeping our hopes alive.