Incomprehensible situation in VR's toilet - 'At that point, it was a bit late to think'
A passenger had a harrowing experience in a train toilet when she discovered a warning about a faulty door handle only after closing the door behind her.
‘Digital Village’ for the Disabled Opens in Cheongju to Experience Jobs, Play, and Rehabilitation in Virtual Reality
A new facility called ‘Digital Village’ has been opened in Cheongju, enabling disabled individuals to engage in job training, recreational activities, and rehabilitation using digital content like VR and AR.
Meta shuts down the initiative that created Meta
Meta has decided to permanently shut down its VR experience 'Horizon Worlds,' which was central to its vision of the metaverse, focusing instead on AI development.
Goodbye metaverse: Horizon Worlds departs from Quest glasses and Meta will focus on mobile apps
Meta has announced the discontinuation of Horizon Worlds on its Quest VR headsets, shifting its focus towards mobile applications.
Preparing for Possible Wage Negotiations: Authorities Dragging Their Feet and the Central Bank Threatening Further Action
Trade union VR is preparing for potential wage negotiations this autumn, citing concerns over broken conditions from previous agreements amidst high interest rates affecting borrowers and renters.
Preparing for Possible Wage Negotiations: Government Drags Its Feet and the Central Bank Threatens to Intervene Further
Icelandic labor union VR is preparing for potential wage negotiations amid concerns that the terms of existing contracts may no longer be valid due to high inflation and economic pressures.
Business Ticker: Losses in the Billions - Facebook's Parent Company Meta Abandons VR World Horizon Worlds
Meta has announced the closure of its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, citing extensive financial losses.
Interest rates raised: The chairman of VR says the hopes of workers are shattered
The chairman of VR has expressed disappointment regarding the recent increase in interest rates, stating that it has dashed the hopes of workers.
VR Glasses in the Hospital: Operation Enlightenment
Virtual reality (VR) glasses are being used in hospitals to inform patients about anesthesia risks and to help them prepare for surgery.
The full version of the Estonian VR game 'Bootstrap Island', under development for years, is now on sale
The full version of 'Bootstrap Island', a VR survival game developed in Estonia, has been released on Steam after years of development.
You too can become Robinson Crusoe: An adventurous video game developed in Estonia aims to conquer the world
The Estonian-developed virtual reality game "Bootstrap Island" has officially launched on the Steam platform, allowing players to experience survival on a mysterious tropical island.
Use in Justice: How AI is to Serve Justice
Germany's overloaded judicial system hopes to ease its burden with artificial intelligence, as pilot projects show promise.
VR simulators help Ukrainian Air Assault troops train to counter Russian drones – photos
Ukrainian Air Assault troops are utilizing VR simulators to enhance their training against Russian drone attacks.
There are long delays in train traffic on the main line
Train traffic on the main line in Finland is experiencing lengthy delays due to an accident in Akaa.
Disruptions in Local Train Services Due to Electrical Track Failure
Local train services in the Helsinki metropolitan area are experiencing disruptions due to an electrical track failure, leading to cancellations and delays for several trains.
Change Visible on Finnish Railways Bringing Long-Awaited Competitors to VR
The emergence of private freight trains in Finland is slowly challenging the longstanding dominance of VR in rail transport.
Emergency situation on VR train – Seats cordoned off
A window broke on a VR train traveling from Helsinki to Kemijärvi, leading to nearby seats being cordoned off for safety.
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 ReykjavÃk 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 ÄŒiurlionis 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.