Tag: Als
The Icelandic Name Committee approved Hendrix but rejected Universe
As reported by RÚV, the Icelandic Names Committee has approved 25 new names and rejected five applications for them. Hendrix is among the approved names and Universe is among the rejected ones. The committee rejected five proposals on the grounds that they did not follow the Icelandic grammatical structure or could potentially harm the person…
Hear about Birgitta Ed – Sweden's first lady
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
Tips for beginners: How to adjust the mirrors correctly
Driving a car requires not only the ability to steer, accelerate and brake. It also requires the ability to effectively use your mirrors to navigate and maneuver the car. Correctly adjusting your car's mirrors is a blind decision to minimize the angles and give you a complete overview of the traffic around you. This article…
The Supreme Administrative Court rejected the border closure appeals
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland decided that Russian-speaking residents had no grounds to complain about the government's border control decisions.
NBI: Dozens of potentially dangerous persons have crossed the eastern border
The Border Guard also says that melting snow on the border between Finland and Russia makes it easier to cross the terrain.
Frontline workers at Icelandair are considering striking
We at Icelandair's passenger and cargo services are a diverse group. We come from different countries, speak many languages and have different family situations. Many of us live in the Suðurnes region, but some live in the capital, as in my case, where I need to create a new home away from my Grindavík. But…
Restaurant Helsingin Palace is at the top of Finland's 50 best restaurants for the fifth year in a row
Located in Helsinki's Eteläsatama, the Palace Restaurant is known for its exceptional dining experience, which has now received additional recognition with the “Best Atmosphere” award. The list includes Ravintola Grön, which ranks close to second, and BasBas, based in Helsinki, which showcase the capital's strong presence in the Finnish culinary landscape. Turku's top restaurant Kaskis…
Adam Taal – on Tensta, gangster rap and Beyoncé's kebab
17 years ago he broke through big, with the album It's a Tensta thing and the hit My cool. He won a Grammy for Dance/Hip/Soul of the Year, and was predicted an international career. And he has toured in 35 countries and been a liaison to artists such as Rihanna and Jay-Z, but at the…
There can be no cheating in driving schools
Taxi driver candidates who do not speak Icelandic and are taking a test at the Mjódd driving school to obtain a taxi driving license are allowed to have their phone with them during the tests. The tests are in Icelandic, as are all study materials. Samgöngustofa says it is the school's responsibility to make sure…
The Tampere district court arrested the taxi driver who caused the death
Tuesday's hearing was held behind closed doors, and the court also banned photography before the hearing as police escorted the suspect into the courtroom.
Finland detects more GPS jamming devices as drivers increasingly try to hide their tracks
Owning a GPS jammer is not illegal in itself, but using devices to interfere with signals is a crime, according to the Southeastern Finland Police Department.
Tuesday's papers: Government announces anti-racism campaign, next Formula phenomenon and prices
The government's original anti-racism plans came about after several far-right and racist scandals threatened to topple the governing coalition.
Famine in Gaza is spreading – sea corridor from Cyprus to help the population
The famine in Gaza seems to be getting worse with each passing day. According to the UN, a quarter of Gaza's population, over half a million people, is on the verge of starvation. Several children are said to have already died of starvation, according to Unicef, among others. An attempt to remedy the situation begins…
Winners of the presidential award
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir and Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson were awarded today by the President of Iceland. At yesterday's ceremony in Bessastaðir, Kerecis received the President's Export Award for 2024, which was presented to CEO Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson. Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir was also honored for her international work. Kerecis has been producing implants made of fish for…
How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?
Despite Denmark's ranking as the third safest country for LGBTQ+ individuals, a recent homophobic attack involving comedian Oscar Stanescu and the government's new charter to prevent nightlife discrimination are catalyzing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
Ten years ago Nils Horner was murdered in Afghanistan
Today it is exactly ten years since Sveriges Radio's Asia correspondent Nils Horner was shot to death on a street in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was in the country to cover the upcoming election and his last report was about Afghan women's concerns about it. In P1 Morgon, Per Eurenius, former head of foreign affairs at…
Today the flag is being raised in Brussels – says Sweden's NATO ambassador before the ceremony
Today, the Swedish flag is raised outside NATO's headquarters in Brussels. The ceremony begins at 12.00 and on site will be, among others, Crown Princess Viktoria together with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, ÖB Micael Bydén, Defense Minister Pål Jonson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. Sweden's NATO ambassador in Brussels, Axel Wernhoff, is also present. Hear…
Mats Nileskär meets Ty Dolla $ign
Because Dolla $ign is current with the debated Kanye West collaboration “Vultures 1”. A project that probably both needed right now, for different reasons. In this week's episode, we dig deeper into Ty's artistry and career. Because Dolla $ign stands for the immoral life and music to match it. The Los Angeles son developed a…
Dance band profile Monica Forsberg invites you to a schlager cavalcade
Monica Forsberg has written herself into Melodifestival heaven forever. On her CV, she also has countless lyrics for dance bands. Now she invites us to join in as she plays her favorite dance tunes. Hear her hit special in P4 Dans. Young Monica Forsberg had completely different career plans, but in her free time she…
The group of people accused in human trafficking cases has increased by one person
Grímur Grímsson, chief police inspector for the capital region, says no further action is planned in the case of alleged human trafficking by entrepreneur Davíð Viðarsson, but interrogations and data examination are ongoing. He says police are examining documents that were seized during house searches since last Tuesday. Thirty searches were carried out in connection…
Start the evening with the best synth and indie songs of the 80s
Synth & new wave are on the menu in today's Tracksmix, two of the most magical genres of the 80s. But we also throw in some indie rock and post-punk tunes. Music with, among others, The Cure, New Order and The Smiths.
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo experience an exceptionally short hibernation
This disrupted hibernation period comes after a particularly long winter, with the spring sunshine now encouraging bears to spend more time outside. The zoo's bears had settled into hibernation in late October, but the younger bear began to make his presence known by knocking on the door of his winter den in early December. Although…
1,200 victims of Vastaamo agree to a compensation settlement
The aim of the agreement between the victims of the data breach in the office is to avoid civil lawsuits and lengthy trials and to ensure compensation for the victims.
Charged moments in the NATO application and policy proposals on screen bans
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
Proposal to withdraw RÚV from the advertising market
According to the proposal of the majority of the working group of the Ministry of Culture and Economic Affairs, the Icelandic national broadcaster (RÚV) should withdraw from the advertising market and thus be excluded from competing with private entities in the sale of advertising services. This change would come into force at the end of…
A peacekeeper's memoir reveals racism and sexual abuse during Finland's operation in Chad
Ilmari Käihkö's new book documents his first-hand experiences as a peacekeeper and reveals about operations rarely seen in the Finnish media.
517: The liberals' diffuse red lines
The Liberals go to Karlstad for municipal days. It is a party in headwinds that gathers with tough opinion figures and difficulties in dominating the debate. How are the Liberals in 2024? And how has the position of the government affected their view of the Sweden Democrats? Fredrik Furtenbach has new figures on how bourgeois…
Demonstrator's rifle peace symbol at Russian consulate results in fines
The court also ordered the antique rifle sculpture to be handed over to the state, but local activists hope to keep the weapon as a symbol of peace.
Part 2: Alexei Navalny – the poisoning, the prison camps and death
In August 2020, Alexei Navalny becomes acutely ill on a flight between Tomsk and Moscow. He survives but ends up in a coma. It will later turn out that he was poisoned by the nerve agent Novitjok. Part two of P3 ID on Alexei Navalny is about the poisoning, how he reveals his own torpedoes,…
Ivar Kreuger – dizzying heights and bottomless fall
Narrator: Emma PetersNarrator: Zardasht Row The editorial staff for this section consists of:Erik Laquist – script and researchEmilia Mellberg – producerViktor Bergdahl – sound design and final mix Also taking part is Tomas Blom, author of the book Kreugerkraschen Do you want to know more about Ivar Kreuger? Here are some of the books that…
Sports extra with ice hockey and bandy semi-finals
At 19.00–21.40 in P4 Ice hockeySM ladies semifinals18.05 Luleå–Frölunda (Peter Sundkvist) BandySM men's semi-final 3:519.00 Västerås–Edsbyn (Johan Bengts and Per Fosshaug) Hosts: Samuel Sillén and Linn Nenzén
Now the way is open for Trump
Former US President Donald Trump won big on Super Tuesday, extending his already large lead over challenger Nikki Haley. The next day, Haley announced her resignation. Formally, he picks up the nomination at the party's convention this summer, but given Haley's interruption, we can already state that the election in 2024 will be between Donald…
Andersson will resign as the leader of the Left Alliance in the fall
He had previously announced that he would not seek re-election as chairman at the party meeting planned for November 2025. “If I were to continue as chairman until the regular party meeting, it would mean that I would be responsible for the municipal and provincial election campaigns in 2025. It would mean that the first…