Tag: Ants
He wants changes in the tax system
The president of ASÍ says the government should intervene because of the rate hikes and help the public. There are examples of mortgage payments that have increased by ISK 100,000 in the last year. Interest rate hikes have put a heavy strain on people with unindexed floating-rate loans. Magnús Sigurjón Olsen Guðmundsson, who tweeted that […]
Long waiting list for kindergarten in Reykjavík
Last week, Reykjavík kindergarten enrollment for next season opened. Of the applicants, around 1,500 children will get places in kindergartens, but more than 500 remain on the waiting list. Árelía Eydís Guðmundsdóttir, director of Reykjavík City’s Education and Leisure Council, stated in a recent interview with RÚV that it will be a “difficult year”. Earlier, […]
Most of Kela’s benefits can now be searched from OmaKela’s online service
On the Make an application page, the customer selects the benefit he is applying for and downloads the completed application form from his own device. Please note that the application must be in PDF format. When the customer submits his application through OmaKela, it does not need to be signed. The customer can submit the […]
Danish school-leaving test should no longer include assessment of social and personal skills – minister
Every year in Denmark, around 60,000 children aged 15-16 learn the result of an assessment that has tested their suitability for further education – either at upper secondary school or a vocational school to learn a subject. In 2021, 6,896 students failed the educational readiness assessment because they were assessed as not ready for further […]
Therefore, the union wants to keep your salary down
Hear Ekot’s economic reporter Anders Jelmin tell about how the Swedish negotiation model between unions and employers is being tested for the first time in a time of high inflation. The news podcast Today’s Eco gives you a story every weekday morning with host Robin Olin and Sweden’s Radio’s sharpest journalists. Host: Robin Olin Guest: […]
Hoarders – Throw it all away or move | Part 2/3
In Åke’s apartment there are several speakers, DVD players, stuffed animals, clothes and other appliances. There are stacks of boxes from floor to ceiling. One day he receives a letter. His landlord has heard about the situation and wants him to move out. He has to deal with it. “Sleeping on the street is unthinkable […]
With such good recycling, Denmark has never been caught with its pants down!
On average, every day in 2022, every person in Denmark returned a bottle or can to get the deposit back. according to the Danish Return System. In total, around 2 billion items were returned to the deposit scheme – an increase of 3.9 percent compared to 2021 and a new record. Basically what Rønne deduces […]
How to design a restaurant with good acoustic properties
Customers can become frustrated and miscommunicate with servers in a loud and disruptive restaurant environment. It’s common for seasoned diners to have an easier time hearing someone three tables away than the person across the table – and unless you’re in a nightclub, that’s often seen negatively. Good restaurant acoustics provide a more pleasant environment […]
Englishmen in Nyhavn: Where everyone knows your shame
It is a well-known fact that the English are good at three things: drinking, hooliganism and ignoring the true effects of our colonial past. Historically intensified hooliganism But are we the best in the world at those things? We’re pretty good at that last point. You will notice how I habitually refer to it as […]
Access to the Skessuhorn mountain will not be restricted despite its sale
A spokesperson for the Canadian couple who purchased the Horn property in Skorradalur, West Iceland, told Fréttablaðið that access to the Skessuhorn mountain, which is located on the estate, will not be restricted. Anyone who wants to hike there can still do so. Earlier this week, Fréttablaðið reported that a Canadian businessman (who reportedly made […]
Living for one paycheck and four people on 34 square meters
Tired parents who are waiting for a kindergarten place in the city are concerned about insufficient income with the current inflation. Parents of children who were denied a place in kindergarten in Reykjavík gathered at the town hall to protest against the situation. The mayor says that an increase in start-up grants for new kindergartens […]
Copenhagen is to host an important climate meeting before COP28
To stay on the same path that COP27 has createdCopenhagen’s meeting of climate ministers is a key point for the next COP. Although no commitment was made to phase out fossil fuels in Egypt last November, there are still achievable targets to follow up on. Keeping the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees […]
Family workshops in Polish in Hafnarborg
On Saturday, March 18, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, the artist Lukas Bury will conduct a family art workshop in Hafnarborg in Polish. Participants of the workshop will be able to make colorful collages referring to the exhibition “Untitled”, presenting abstract paintings by Eiríkur Smith (1925-2016). Looking for inspiration for their own artistic work, […]
Retro arcade games are at the center of the University of Vaasa’s science fair, promoting education and future learning
from electronics and biomechanics to game design and even space exploration. The games offer participants the opportunity to experience, learn and imagine through an interactive and immersive game. In addition to their educational potential, these retro games have a unique social learning value. They act as social magnets, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds […]
Do Danish insurance companies invest too much in BMI scores?
Insurance companies are increasingly rejecting applicants based solely on their BMI – especially those seeking life or disability insurance. A DR report cites the example of Danica Pension, which in September rejected an application for the latter, based solely on a BMI score. Mona Ebdrup, 32, has a BMI of 37.5, but she “cycles every […]
Norovirus found in oysters: What you need to know
It is important to note that eating raw oysters is always a risk, even if not all oysters are contaminated. Oysters filter and collect norovirus from feces-contaminated water, which is a risk for human consumption. Rapid heating does not necessarily destroy the virus, as the virus is destroyed when the food is heated to +90 […]
Haaga-Helia offers exchange study places for Ukrainian students
Haaga-Helia takes care of exchange arrangements and grants Erasmus+ eligible students mobility grants (€1150/month) and travel grants (€275). Interested students can send their exchange study application through Haaga-Helia’s mobility system. More detailed application instructions can be found on their website website. HT
The coalition proposes strict measures to combat youth and gang violence in Finland
The party also wants to reform Finland’s integration policy. The coalition has been warning for some time about the increase in gang crime and has proposed measures to combat it. According to the party, gang activity is increasing in Finland and becoming more violent, and innocent bystanders are in danger. The party believes that traditional […]
The Young Designer of the Year 2023 competition is looking for the most exciting emerging fashion designers of today
The competition is divided into two parts. In the first part, participants have to create the perfect outfit that embodies the theme of joy. They can interpret the theme the way they want and design an outfit that reflects it. In the second part of the competition, the participants design a mental health ribbon for […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
Most doctors are not aware of patient injury reporting processes in their workplace
According to PVK’s remuneration manager Elina Muukkonen, healthcare professionals do not need to know when a patient injury may be eligible for compensation. If the patient suspects damage, he can seek help from the healthcare patient advocate, and the reporting process removes the issue from the daily life of the patient and the healthcare unit. […]
This is how Putin’s coup attempt failed
Hear about the reports that Russia was preparing a coup d’état in Moldova – and how it was averted. The intelligence part of the war is spreading with destabilization attempts in areas around Ukraine. Also hear about attacks against a Russian spy plane in Belarus and about street protests in Georgia. In addition, Russian Foreign […]
Double tragedy in Taastrup and Møns Klint
Knife stabbing in Høje TaastrupYesterday, two boys aged 16 and 17 pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder and attempted murder after a fatal stabbing in Taastrup on Monday, according to DR. The older boy has been remanded in custody while the trial continues. The other has been released on bail. On Monday, two […]
Thursday’s papers: a million electric vehicle goals, sky-high sports costs and the editor of the year draws cartoons
Autoaula wants to see hundreds of thousands of electric cars on Finnish roads in the next seven years.
The US dollar rises as currency traders weigh the outlook for interest rates
NEW YORK, March 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trading on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s rate hike course. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.06 percent to 105.6598 in late trade. In late New York trading, the euro was down to […]
The share of immigrants doubled in the last decade
The Confederation of Finnish Business EK wants work-related immigration to double by the end of the next election period.
Monday papers: Men’s childcare, Working with basic Finns and non-cash bonuses
Finland wants fathers to take more parental leave, but fathers have been slow to take advantage of the new family benefits.
US dollar firms by jobless claims data
NEW YORK, March 2 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trade on Thursday as market participants analyzed the latest labor market data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.52 percent to 105.0284. In late New York trading, the euro fell to US$1.0591 from US$1.0656 in the previous […]
Helsinki is preparing to sell several well-known buildings
The sale of the buildings is supposed to start this year, if the board approves the plan. The buildings for sale include restaurants, rehabilitation facilities and residential buildings. Kaivohuone and Klippan located in Kaivopuisto will be sold by tender and will continue to operate as restaurants. The buildings of the Kulosaari manor, which are protected, […]
Annah Björk – two years with postcovid
For many of us, the corona pandemic is a thing of the past, but not for Annah Björk. Every day for two years she has had a fever, breathing difficulties and body pains. Life with post-covid stands in stark contrast to how she lived until Christmas 2020. For 20 years, music and fashion journalist Annah […]
Xi Jinping’s obsession with the Cold War
China’s Security Initiative for World Peace China is on the foreign policy offensive. Xi Jinping was not satisfied with launching a peace plan for Ukraine – the same week also saw a global security initiative with world peace as the ultimate goal. We will take a closer look at these plays to try to understand […]
Rent higher than minimum wage
Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, president of VR, says the housing market has gone completely wrong. Saying this, he shows a recent advertisement offering a 3-bedroom apartment for rent for 375,000. crowns per month. Ragnar reports this on his Facebook profile, saying that he closely follows the situation on the rental market and collects surprising information from […]
The application period for the next school year’s afternoon activity starts on March 6
Children participate in meaningful activities in a safe environment after the school day. The activity ends either at 16:00 or 17:00. The afternoon activity is for a fee, which includes a snack and insurance. The monthly fee is 100 euros for activities ending at 4:00 p.m. and 120 euros for activities ending at 5:00 p.m. […]
In Helsinki, about 150 cases of food poisoning caused by oysters
The study of food samples is still in progress, but some patient samples have already been completed. So far, seven people have tested positive for the norovirus associated with this outbreak. Those who ate oysters are advised to contact environmental services and provide information for the ongoing investigation. A report on the outbreak will be […]
The city of Helsinki appoints Glenn Gassen as director of immigration and Annukka Sorjonen as director of labor
Gassen and Sorjonen are responsible for increasing the vitality of the city by ensuring that companies and employers find qualified people and that the people of Helsinki get employment. Gassen, who previously worked as Enter Espoo’s innovation manager, believes that immigration will increase Helsinki’s vitality and states that Helsinki’s economic strength is based on the […]
The murder at Länsmanstorget: “Someone from Norra Biskop would die”
It was an unusual trial, as far as gang murders go. Because several of the defendants talked and told stories and at least admitted that they had been there. Although they did not admit to murder. The verdict came on Tuesday. A young woman, former girlfriend of one of the leaders on one side of […]
Molly Hammar – the restless pop star who went her own way
It is February 7, 2015, and in Scandinavium in Gothenburg there is full Mello fever. It was far from obvious that Molly Hammar would be here tonight, because she hesitated for a long time. Melodifestivalen feels like a commercial gimmick that is not in line with the type of artist she wants to be. At […]
The whole town is invited to a medical check-up
All 9,750 inhabitants of Grindsted are invited to visit their doctor, as the fear of the effect of long-term local pollution continues to grow, informs DR. Grindsted, a small town in Region Southern Denmark, has a dirty secret. From 1962 to 1975, Grindstedværket dumped tons of heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and solvents into the ground around […]
Can the internet make us more social?
It probably comes as no surprise to you that the Internet holds and has possibilities. But does it also include the possibility of being more social? Read on and get our most important insights! There are many opinions about whether we should have mobile phones with us at the dinner table or during our lunch […]
Agnes Wold: There is no indication that it would be good to eat antioxidants
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: Together with the presenter Christer Lundberg, Professor Agnes Wold returns to some question marks from last season. In addition to delving into antioxidants and free radicals, the professor talks about sudden infant death syndrome, the […]
Naked in mosquito hell
In the summer of 2009, the mosquito plague is unbearable in the village of Bärrek in Gästrikland. In the area around the mouth of the lower Dalälven, mosquitoes cause businesses to move, tourists to flee and local residents to stay indoors. At a rock festival, three friends from Valbo talk about the mosquito hell in […]
More than half of Finns have COVID-19 antibodies caused by both the vaccine and the disease: study
Randomly selected adults aged 18-85 from different parts of Finland were invited to the study, and blood samples were taken from almost 9,800 people. Antibodies to the coronavirus infection in children and adolescents were also examined using anonymized surplus serum samples from the HUS diagnostic center. These studies have made it possible to assess the […]
Katainen Backs Municipal Voting for 16-year-olds
The chairman of the coalition, Jyrki Katainen, has supported lowering the voting age to 16 in municipal elections. He also wants to allow them to run for municipal councils.
The US dollar rises amid economic statistics
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose slightly in late trade on Thursday as market participants digested the latest economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.01 percent to 104.5868. In late New York trading, the euro fell to US$1.0596 from US$1.0601 in the previous […]
B-777 flight departs from Mumbai to bring back passengers on Delhi-bound Air India flight from Stockholm
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]February 23 (ANI): A B777 flight has departed from Mumbai to bring back passengers on Delhi-bound Air India International flight AI-106, which was diverted to Sweden’s Stockholm airport after the plane encountered technical glitches. The B777 flight reaches Stockholm at 23.00 (local time) and takes off from there at 01.00. The flight with […]
YLE: AKT is ready for a long fight over the working conditions of the squatters
Juha MutruThe CEO of the Port Operators’ Association showed the opposite to the public broadcasting company that the stakeholder group wants to target wage increases to export industries. “I believe that the solution can be found within [those parameters]. We also have different texts that we can include in the solution, he said. Efforts to […]
US dollar rises after Fed minutes
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar climbed in late trade on Wednesday as market participants analyzed the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.39 percent to 104.5801. In late New York trading, the euro fell to US$1.0601 from US$1.0649 in the […]
Copenhagen to mark the anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Songs and pancakesThe event also features songs from the Ukrainian Soul Choir and St. Ann’s Girls’ Choir, and guests are treated to City Hall pancakes – a tradition that exists for special occasions. The town hall will be illuminated in yellow and blue, while the Ukrainian flag will fly in honor of Ukraine. Everyone is […]
“The Kurdish fox” and the drug conflicts
The fox is singled out as one of the main actors in the wave of violence in the Stockholm area, but who is he really? How did his criminal career begin? And who are the people around him? Other participants: Filip Rydin, lawyer, Henrik Söderman, prosecutor, Jale Poljarevius, police, Stephan Kiernan, police, Mats Baakki, police. […]
Russia protested against the US ambassador for arming Ukraine during Biden’s visit to Kiev
It accused the United States of “pumping the Ukrainian military with weapons and informing on attacks on Russian military and civilian infrastructure,” adding that such policies prove that the United States’ claims that it is not a party to the conflict are “inadequate and false.” Moscow also reminded Tracy that both Western-supplied weapons and the […]
US dollar companies among financial data
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trade on Tuesday as market participants sifted through fresh economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.31 percent to 104.1723. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0649 from US$1.0698 in the previous […]
The army organizes local defense exercises in different parts of the country
The purpose of the exercises is to train the participants to secure traffic, energy supply and information networks in the event of disturbances and to prevent disturbances from spreading to other areas.
The spell on the ring from the 16th century
In 1933, a gold ring was unearthed in Tågarp in Scania. On the inside it had a spell, of which several similar variants have been found in the Nordic countries. According to experts, the rhyme may even have a name hidden inside it. But what was this formula really good for – or against? The […]
A new restaurant model combining digitization and training is launched in Finland to strengthen novice restaurateurs
The UG restaurant concept is designed to make life easier for restaurant guests by bringing six different restaurant concepts under the same roof, the offerings of which complement each other. The digital service experience is at the core of the UG restaurant model, which makes the restaurant experience smoother and more agile. Customers can combine […]
More than 50,000 people seek temporary protection in Finland as a result of the conflict in Ukraine
Some of the children have also arrived in Finland without a guardian, usually in the company of relatives or family friends. All in all, around one in three arrivals is a child. In January 2023, the Finnish Immigration Service announced the extension of residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, […]
A new online service for Ukrainian immigrants to apply for residence in Finland
Housing is essential for immigrants because it enables access to municipal services, including health and social services, childcare and education, and social benefits. Residence is determined based on the applicant’s place of residence, and it is not compulsory to apply for it. Applying is voluntary, but it is highly recommended for those who want to […]
Djöfulsins snillingur, or Infernal Genius!
From March, the Tjarnarbíó Theater in Reykjavík will stage a new theatrical performance by Ewa Marcinek and Pálína Jónsdóttir. “Djöfulsins snillingur” is a black comedy showing the gap between the ambitions and reality of talented immigrants. Uriela comes to Iceland in hopes of auditioning for the Icelandic National Circus. Her new friends and a local […]
The US Dollar Falls Amid Economic Statistics
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged lower in late trade on Thursday as market participants digested recently released economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.03 percent to 103.8780. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0687 from US$1.0683 in the […]
More are opting out of the church
Immigrants stay awayAs it stands, 72 percent of the population were members of the church, down from 73 percent last year and down 16 percentage points from when the numbers were first recorded back in 1986. Ethical Danes made up 84 percent of the church’s members, while immigrants and their descendants landed at 7 and […]
Tax credits for housekeeping services do not help much against tax evasion
“A total of 55 percent of the respondents say that they would request an official invoice, even if it does not entitle them to tax relief,” says Ludwig Erhard ifo, head of the Center for Social Market Economics and Institutional Economics. Sarah Necker. “If policymakers want to use tax breaks to encourage consumers to request […]
More young people on antidepressants
Education and background Psychoanaleptics are used to treat depression and ADHD, but also dementia. This is probably why the age group 80+ had the highest proportion (over 20 percent) of people on psychoanaleptics. The figures also showed that ethnic Danes were more likely to be on psychoanaleptics than groups with an ethnic background other than […]
The US dollar falls as traders await key inflation data
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar fell in late trade on Monday as market participants awaited a key U.S. inflation report. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major peers, fell 0.26 percent to 103.3630. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0715 from US$1.0674 in the […]
Foreigners’ knowledge of Finnish was considered a bigger obstacle than it really is, says a city official
Joensuu’s labor manager says that employers still have unnecessary prejudices towards hiring immigrants.
The US dollar rises as traders assess Fed policy
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trade on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s future policy stance. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.005 percent to 103.4170. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0723 from US$1.0721 […]
US dollar firms ahead of key inflation data
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trade on Friday as market participants awaited a key U.S. inflation report. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.38 percent to 103.6290. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0674 from US$1.0736 in the […]
They want to ban fish farming
The assessment of fish farming in aquaculture carried out by the National Audit Office revealed significant legal violations in this sector. Therefore, the Landvernd wants to prohibit further development of farming on the country’s coasts, at least until the regulations are changed. According to the recommendations, a thorough assessment of the impact of aquaculture on […]
Building your own coffin
All his life he has worked with wood. Now 88-year-old Gunnar Jönsson wants to make his own coffin. The children get scared but then they decide to also order their own coffin. The simple pine chests up on the lodge are becoming more and more numerous. When Ola Hemström’s own father dies, he begins to […]
Revenge after the murder of Adriana – “Must bring out the harlots”
A month after the murder of Adriana, shots are fired at several men in Vällingby. These are the people the two men at McDonald’s believe were in the white car from which the shots that killed Adriana were fired. In January, eight people were sentenced to long prison sentences for the revenge shooting in Vällingby […]
Denmark wants Russian athletes excluded from the Olympics
Applauded by UkraineSince the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Denmark’s position has been aligned with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy confirmed that he will do his best to ensure that Russians and Belarusians will not be in Paris in 2024. “This also applies to Russian athletes who participate under a neutral flag. It […]
Finland extends the service life of the first nuclear power plant
Fortum wants to keep its Loviisa office in operation until the end of 2050.
Jon Henrik Fjällgren: This will be my last time in Melodifestivalen!
Jon Henrik Fjällgren: I go all in with this song – I wanted a little before if I was going to be in the competition again. I’m really a loner, so after this I won’t be able to join in again. I’m going all in with this song. Now is the time. “Where You Are […]
Tarik Saleh – wants to “drill into the real”
Tarik Saleh has been acclaimed for his films and they have taken him to the world. At the Cannes Film Festival last summer, his “Boy from Heaven” won the award for best screenplay, which is “hard to top”, according to himself. But now he has a chance to win at another French film gala, having […]
In Tampere, the population grew by almost 5,000 in 2022
The positive development is due to the benefits obtained from internal migration and immigration, as the number of births fell below the number of deaths for the first time in 30 years. The city of Tampere has drawn up a demographic plan that reflects its expected and desired population development until 2040. Ahlgrén-Holappa said the […]
Caroline Farberger – finally living as who she is
She lived at a furious pace and reached the top echelons of business. Degree from both Chalmers and the Gothenburg School of Economics, course test at the cadet school and managerial career. But all the time there was a friction there inside her, ever since childhood. Something she didn’t want to admit, least of all […]
The court convicted two journalists of HS for revealing state secrets
One of the defendants was fined for publishing an article about the intelligence agency in 2017, while charges against a third journalist were dropped.
Historically, a lot of people died in Finland and few people were born in 2022
The number of deaths was particularly high in January (5,864) and December (5,820), but low in June (4,519). Life expectancy for newborn boys fell by 0.5 years to 78.6 years and for girls by 0.6 years to 83.8 years in 2022, which is a new low since 2017 and 2013. According to Statistics Finland, such […]
Effective protected areas needed to prevent biodiversity loss: A review
However, a new study that collected nearly a million records of more than 1,230 invertebrate species between 1990 and 2018 suggests that these protected areas are just as vulnerable to the country’s overall decline in biodiversity. The authors found that protected areas were more species-rich than unprotected areas of the country, but both areas experienced […]
HBL: Finland grants Turkey a new defense equipment export license
A Finnish company supplies reinforced steel to Turkey.
50 years since the Heimaey eruption
The history of great events is worth remembering and drawing as many conclusions as possible from them. Such a case is the volcanic eruption on the island of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, which began half a century ago, on the night of January 23, 1973. It’s still amazing that no one died then. The […]
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
More weapons for Ukraine, genetic engineering that revives extinct species and unclear information about farm sales of alcohol
Hour 1: Are offensive weapons to Ukraine the new way forward in the war? About how the tradition of peace-promoting work in Sweden takes place in a new reality of military and civilian rearmament The satire surrounding President Erodgan and freedom of expression Chronicle by Göran Rosenberg The panel: Fredrik Haage, Jonna Sima, Göran Greider […]
Immigrants in Iceland
A team of researchers from the Department of Education and Multifacetedness at the University of Iceland is currently conducting research on negative physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial and other experiences in immigrant women’s partnerships, workplaces or other work-related settings. A research project on intimate partner and work violence is run by a group of immigrants […]
Social media influencer Andrew Tate, brother remains in Romanian police custody until February 27
Bucharest [Romania]January 21 (ANI): Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will remain in police custody till February 27. This comes as a Romanian court on Friday extended their detention, Tate’s lawyers told CNN affiliate Antena 3. The brothers are currently being investigated over allegations of human trafficking and rape. According to […]
Willing to die, but still not
This season of Sensitive Mode is about death. In six episodes, Uje Brandelius meets people who, in one way or another, walk with death by their side. Sixteen-year-old Gabriella has made several suicide attempts. She says she wants to tell her story so that others in her situation will feel less alone. To those of […]
How to transform your home decor on a budget using DIY ideas
If you’re looking to spruce up your home decor without breaking the bank, plenty of DIY projects can help you achieve it. From simple painting jobs and adding new furniture such as VidaXL garden tables to more extensive renovations, there are several ways you can give your home a makeover on a budget. DIY project […]
Fluorescence, your name is woman! Men are more likely to cycle without lights
Women are better than men – half the population already knew that. Or rather, they are less reckless, less selfish, less likely to cause a head-on bicycle collision on a moonless night in Christiania and less likely to consider 49 kroner for a set of bicycle lights daylight robbery at midnight in the center of […]
The trade reform clarifies the committee despite the opposition of the center and basic Finns
He added that the change requires that a person who changes their legal gender marker for the first time cannot do so until at least a year has passed since the previous change, unless there is a special reason for the change. Päivälehti pointed out that one of the key parts of the bill is […]
The US dollar slips amid mixed economic statistics
NEW YORK, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar weakened in late trade on Thursday as market participants digested a slew of mixed data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.32 percent to 102.0570. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0831 from US$1.0795 in the […]
Trkiye denies the connection between the F-16 agreement and Nordic NATO bids
Ankara hopes to buy 40 new Lockheed-produced jets, but the deal has opponents in Washington Turkey’s proposed purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the US and its gatekeeping for NATO as Finland and Sweden seek to join the US-led military bloc are “not related,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has insisted. The arms sale would […]
Summer outdoor dining will probably return to Helsinki Senatintor
The square could have a terrace of several restaurants during the next three summers.
Finland’s transaction reform collides in the parliamentary committee
“We came to the unanimous conclusion that we have no chance of getting this across the finish line today,” he said, declining both to shed light on what has complicated the process and to speculate on when the statement might be finalized. Since the reform will be implemented by the end of the election period, […]
US dollar edges higher amid economic statistics
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose modestly in late trade on Wednesday as market participants digested a flurry of economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, added 0.004 percent to 102.3810. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0795 from US$1.0794 in […]
Ukrainian minister dead in helicopter crash – this we know
Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren, Sveriges Radio’s Russia correspondent and Jan Hallenberg, Foreign Policy Institute. Reporter: Paulina Monzón Program manager: Kristin Axinge Jaslin The conversation with Maria Persson Löfgren was broadcast in Ekot in P4 at 12 noon, 18 January 2023
Denmark’s coal imports will double in 2022
Mild winter helpedMeanwhile, gas consumption in Denmark fell by 21 percent in 2022 compared to 2021 … likely due to the nation trying to save energy to offset the fallout from the war in Ukraine. In response to the Kremlin’s threat to weaponize energy sources, the government decided to delay the phase-out of coal at […]
Daughters of Iceland – a book by Nína Björk Jónsdóttir
Icelandic sagas tell about strong and brave people who settled on the inhospitable shores of this island. But for author Nína Björk Jónsdóttir, the women of history have always seemed to be overshadowed by their husbands and fathers, even though their stories are just as bold and dramatic. She wants children to know that, in […]
Survey: Almost one in four says that income is not enough to cover rising consumer prices
With consumer prices rising this year, almost one in four Finns said they don’t think they can cope with their living expenses, according to a recent study by Taloustuktuikma. Almost half of the respondents expected their financial situation to worsen this year. "In particular, working people aged 35–49 believe that their financial situation will deteriorate […]
Home abortions can become reality
This summer, we broadcast special episodes about the four topics that young voters between the ages of 16-29 ranked as the most important before the election, according to the SOM institute. The order is environment, crime, immigration and healthcare. We have come to the last program and with a focus on healthcare. According to Swedish […]
