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The SAK union will start more strikes next week
The trade unions are organizing new political marches from Monday. The country's ports will be closed for up to two weeks.
The police reveal evidence in Finland's background "the greatest ever" organized poaching case
There are a total of 34 suspects in the case, according to the police, the crimes are believed to have occurred over several years.
The increase in the number of prisoners and community sanctions will challenge the Finnish prison system in 2023
The number of those involved in community sanctions rose to an average of 3,785 in 2023, up from 3,052 in 2022, with young adults under the age of 21 making up 12 per cent of this group. There were another 12% women and about 8% foreigners. Correspondingly, the average number of prisoners increased slightly to…
Finnair will continue state-subsidized regional flights
The routes serve Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani and Kemi-Tornio airports.
The hunt for the German terror pensioners
65-year-old Daniella Klette was arrested last week, but two of her cronies are still being hunted by German police, suspected of a long list of crimes. Hear Daniel AllingGermany correspondent on how the hunt for the trio evokes the memory of the hijackings, kidnappings and murders that killed over 30 people. Host: Robin Olin Guest:…
PM Orpo invites trade unions, employer groups to the negotiation table
Previous negotiations between the government and labor organizations broke down in December, leading to ongoing disputes over the government's proposed reforms.
TikTok trend threatens the hospital system in Norway
In a recent board meeting at Helse Nord, board member Agnete Masternes Hanssen said, highlighted the importance of becoming an appealing employer amid the growing trend of “travel nurses” on TikTok. Hanssen, who joined the board in January and is a trained nurse himself, stressed the need for hospitals in the north to improve their…
Stubb: Finland's foreign and security policy is based on value realism
“The cornerstones of our foreign policy are built on Western values, such as democracy, the rule of law and human rights. We believe in cooperation and international rules-based order, he said. “At the same time, our security policy is based on realism. That's why we maintain a strong defense – now as part of the…
Fine for Hvalur for violating animal welfare law
Iceland's only whaling company has been fined ISK 400,000 for violating animal welfare laws by delaying the fatal shot at a whale in September 2023. This legal violation led to the temporary suspension of the company's whaling operations last year. On September 14, the activity of a ship belonging to the only Icelandic company […]
Extra many Germans and Czechs in the Vasaloppet this year
This year, a record number of foreign skiers are participating in the Vasaloppet from Sälen to Mora. Just this year, there are an extra number of Germans and Czechs participating and they are preparing in the north-west of the Czech Republic. Our correspondent Daniel Alling was in the Czech Republic and met Germans Jörg Kaiser…
A new species of dolphin has been spotted in Faxaflói
A common dolphin (Latin: delphinus delphis) was seen on Monday in Faxaflói by participants of one of the trips organized by Special Tours, a whale watching company. Edda Elísabet Magnúsdóttir, a biology lecturer at the University of Hí, believes that this is a sign that exotic species are looking for new homes due to climate…
Gaza crisis: Civilians caught in the crossfire face starvation amid blockade
Despite the proximity of aid, severe restrictions at border crossings such as Rafah and Kerem Shalom and Karni and Erez in the north have significantly impeded the delivery of essential supplies and left the population in an increasingly precarious situation. The situation is exacerbated by Israel's entry restrictions, which Egeland says have led to widespread…
Fur producers will receive more than 50 million euros in compensation for birds slaughtered due to bird flu
More than 70 fur farms were ordered to slaughter animals after bird flu was detected on their premises. Last year, the state's compensation funds ran out.
The decline in the labor force in the Finnish economy continues, and certain sectors suffer the most
Ilmarinen's economic index, which tracks the development of more than 60,000 companies employing approximately 500,000 employees, provides up-to-date information on the state of the Finnish economy. Despite a slight improvement from December's 2.8% decline, January's numbers highlight ongoing economic concerns. Jouni VatanenIlmarinen's researcher emphasized the broad nature of the bill, which applies to almost all…
Call Christian Olsson and tell us about your favorite buildings
In Kiruna, they are planning to move their special church – In Karlavaggen, Christian Olsson accompanies the listeners to buildings that are special to them. It can be about anything from the cathedral in Cologne to the hot dog kiosk in Korsberga or the outdoor terrace with the fantastic view – just the building has…
He researches the gangs: “Violent crimes fewer but worse”
Amir Rostami, professor of criminology, researches the development of crime in Sweden. Violent crimes are fewer now, but shootings, explosions and stabbings are at the same time worse than before. Some crimes, which used to fuel organized crime, have completely disappeared in Sweden, others are increasing by several hundred percent. But according to Amir Rostami,…
12 Danish NGOs issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The organizations fear that a planned expansion of the Israeli ground operation in Rafah will be “the deadliest and most destructive chapter of the war to date”. Plus, Denmark's first community hospital kicks off the national effort to improve local care, the EU adopts tougher environmental crime penalties, and Danish banks earn record profits. The…
I see a political path for the expat community
In my opinion, the best political columns are those that address an issue in an analytical case and preferably based on relevant data. I typically try to practice this myself. This time, however, I would like to make it more personal. The reason for this is that I was surprised by the response to my…
Hungary's parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid
© Provided by Xinhua The Hungarian parliament approved Sweden's NATO bid on Monday. Hungary was the last of the bloc's 31 members to lend its support. Sweden becomes the 32nd member of NATO. BUDAPEST, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Hungary's lawmakers on Monday approved a bill on Sweden's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization…
Swedish envoy inaugurates street art project in Delhi, says 'proud of first mural'
New Delhi [India]February 27 (ANI): Sweden's Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff inaugurated a street art project between India and Sweden on Monday as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. He further expressed pride in the first mural existing in central Delhi. “I am delighted to be here at Khan Market to inaugurate a…
Danish companies employ more remote workers
Danish companies increasingly utilize the global talent pool by employing remote employees based abroad. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with the support…
Improving work-related immigration in Finland: A vision of efficiency and competitiveness
The startup community and its partners envision a Finland where work-based immigration can be completed in two weeks and all related services are available through a single point of contact, which minimizes the time of immigrants, companies and authorities. “Our vision of Finland is one where work-based immigration takes place in two weeks and all…
Police investigative service concerned about AI-generated child abuse material
The Norwegian police, led by Helge Haugland in Kripos, have, through NCMEC, received a number of tips regarding AI-created images of child abuse. As AI advances, it becomes increasingly challenging to distinguish real content from fabricated material, raising concerns about strained investigative capacity. Haugland notes that while it was once easier to identify AI-produced content,…
Danish Prime Minister criticizes NATO: “Of course, Ukraine's aid counts as defense expenditure”
NATO allies are expected to commit two percent of their GDP to defense spending. Denmark has historically undercut this, much to the dismay of the United States. Mette Frederiksen says that Denmark will now hit the target by including it in its military aid to Ukraine. The full version of this article is only available…
Author's evening by Lilja Sigurðardóttir
Lilja Sigurðardóttir received distinction as artist of the city of Kópavogsbær 2023–2024. On this occasion, he is planning a program of events related to the crime novel. On Thursday, a meeting with the writer will be held at the municipal library in Kópavogur. It will concern the author's crime books published in Polish. The event…
Police are preparing to comb Pusher Street for weeds again
The Copenhagen Police maintains high pressure on the hashish trade within the self-governing municipality in an attempt to eradicate organized gang crime. In addition, gender-neutral changing rooms can be introduced in Frederiksberg's sports facilities, the end of electricity savings causes lampposts to light up again in Copenhagen parks, and a trend in the housing market…
Nurses get a payday
Nurses get a pay rise after their union and Danish Regions have negotiated the collective agreement for the next two years The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting…
Finland organizes air force defense exercises in different parts of the country
The training also uses highway sections in the vicinity of both air bases, which leads to the closure of highway 4 in Jyväskylä and 9523 in Rovaniemi.
Russian hackers shut down pages of several Danish traffic organizations
Copenhagen Airport and the traffic companies Movia and the Swedish Transport Agency were hit by a DDoS attack, which shut down their websites over the weekend. Emergency management chairman Jarl Vagn Hansen warned that Denmark is “hopelessly unprepared” for this kind of “hybrid threat”. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers.…
The Danish Prime Minister meets heads of government at a major Ukraine conference in Paris
Ukraine's global allies are meeting in Paris today to reaffirm their unity and determination to overcome the “war of aggression waged by Russia.” Plus, Copenhagen's M3 and M4 metro lines reopen, Ryanair announces fewer flights at higher prices this summer due to the Boeing production crisis, and a Danish oil tanker is hit by a…
Karlavagnen about profanity and how we use it
What do you think about profanity as a phenomenon? Are they just horrible and defile the language or do they also have a gilding effect? Do you swear when you get really angry, when something happens, or do you have an alternative word? After all, we have milder classics such as iron nails, nedrans and…