Two VR Intercity trains broke down in Kouvola and Simpele – passengers faced a one-hour delay
Two Intercity trains operated by VR experienced breakdowns in Kouvola and Simpele, leading to over an hour of delays for passengers traveling to Joensuu.
VR's train delayed - unexpected reason
A Pendolino train leaving Helsinki for Kuopio is delayed by about 55 minutes due to unexpected issues with its carriages.
Train Traffic Stops in Kajaani
Train services have been halted in the Kajaani-Murtomäki area following a personal accident, though other transport is unaffected.
VR's train got stuck in morning traffic in Hyvinkää, leaving dozens of passengers trapped in a broken train
A train traveling from Tampere to Helsinki became stuck in Hyvinkää due to a technical malfunction, leaving some passengers trapped for up to 45 minutes.
Preschool Teachers Pay Little Attention to Criticism from VR and BSRB
Preschool teachers in Iceland express indifference towards criticism from labor unions VR and BSRB.
The City Takes a Fifth of Salary Increase for Families with Children
The city of Reykjavík is set to take 20% of salary increases from families with children due to increased fees for childcare and utilities.
VR improved its profitability and set a passenger record in long-distance traffic
Finnish railway company VR reported a significant increase in profitability and achieved a record number of passengers in long-distance travel for the past year.
The Employers' Association Won in the Labor Court
The Employers' Association has prevailed in the Labor Court in a dispute regarding wage levels with the VR labor union and others.
The SA filed a lawsuit against VR in the labor court
The SA has initiated legal proceedings against the VR labor union in a labor court regarding labor relations.
VR sells trains for 250 million euros
The ownership of VR's rail fleet is set to change as it transitions to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy to allow for new players in Finland's rail market.
A quarter of a billion euros worth of VR's rolling stock is transferred to the state-owned fleet company
A significant transfer of rolling stock from VR to a state-owned fleet company is underway in Finland, amounting to around 250 million euros.
Government requests annulment of injunctions against decree changing rules of VR and VA
The Brazilian government seeks to reverse court decisions that suspended changes to meal and food benefit regulations.
High-Risk Drivers to Test Driving Skills With VR Starting Tomorrow
The South Korean authorities are set to begin a pilot program for a driving ability diagnostic system for high-risk drivers, utilizing both real cars and virtual reality simulations.
ATEEZ VR Concert in Mexico: Premiere Date and Where to Watch the K-Pop Show in Theaters
The South Korean group ATEEZ will debut their first VR concert in Mexico, providing fans an immersive cinematic experience.
Train drivers lost a 35-minute paid lunch break – Here’s how the court resolved the dispute
Finland's Supreme Court ruled that the rail company VR had the right to unilaterally change train drivers' paid lunch breaks to unpaid ones, as this was not a firmly established condition of their employment.
Serious situation at Huopalahti station - Trains cancelled
Train operations in Helsinki face disruptions due to a technical malfunction affecting multiple services, with A and I trains cancelled and efforts underway to clear the affected trains from the tracks as soon as possible.
Toad with glued mouth returned to nature in Volta Redonda
A toad (Rhinella marina) was returned to the wild after treatment by Zoo-VR, having been rescued with its mouth glued in Barra Mansa.
This well-known door from downtown Helsinki is leaving
One of the old oak doors from Helsinki's main railway station will have a new life at the Kauklahden station in Espoo after being replaced by glass sliding doors during renovations.
Čiurlionis-inspired VR project – winner of 'Travel's Most Successful 2025'
A virtual reality experience inspired by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis has been awarded as the best tourism project promoting Lithuania abroad in the 'Travel's Most Successful 2025' competition.
Train traffic was interrupted between Tampere and Parkano – the disruption lasted a couple of hours
Train traffic between Tampere and Parkano was disrupted for a couple of hours on Monday afternoon due to an electrical wire fault, with services returning to normal later in the evening.
There is no natural law that car dealers need to pass price increases onto the prices
Halla Gunnarsdóttir, the chair of VR, argues that businesses shouldn't necessarily pass price increases onto consumers, suggesting that the government should have delayed changes to public charges until inflation subsides.
The Minister Faces Questions, Joyful News, and the Woman Who Had Never Heard of Handball
The article discusses the Icelandic government's potential delay in public tax changes until inflation settles, featuring insights from an economist and VR's chairman regarding the impact of pricing strategies on wage agreements.
Debating the price increases of Veitna
Halla Gunnarsdóttir, the chairwoman of VR, criticizes the repeated price increases by Veitna, arguing that it constitutes a disguised tax increase, while Veitna's CEO disputes claims of a fifty percent hike.
More than 1000 positions: Meta cuts jobs in loss-making VR division
Meta is planning to cut about 10% of jobs in its unprofitable Reality Labs division, which was once considered the future of the company, as part of a shift towards artificial intelligence amidst significant financial losses.
Cryptocurrencies: Private customers of Volks- and Raiffeisenbanken can now buy Bitcoin
Volks- and Raiffeisenbank private customers are now able to buy and sell Bitcoin and three other cryptocurrencies through the VR-Banking app following a successful test phase.