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Big changes ahead: CPH Post needs you!
For 25 years, Posten København has been the leading independent media for expats in the capital area. In the coming months, we will make some changes on cphpost.dk, in our newsletter and in the newspaper. And your opinion is important to us. So in order to deliver a better product, please take five minutes to […]
The drug trap, the breakaways and the murders in Kalmar
The events are linked to a conflict that starts within what the police call the Norrliden gang. A contributing factor to the gang breaking up may have been the police’s seizure of a large quantity of narcotics. Last week, a man was sentenced for one of the murders in Kalmar. Despite the fact that one […]
What is the easiest way to send pallets to Denmark?
Previously, there was a direct crossing between the UK and Denmark, which was often used by UK exporters with customers in the country. But the crossing from Harwich to Esbjerg has not sailed since 2014, which means that another option must be found. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ways to get pallets from the […]
Macron’s high stakes – that’s why he’s betting everything on the pensions
Emmanuel Macron has failed to muster a majority for his reform of the pension system, so last week he upped the ante by using a special clause in the constitution and bypassing parliament. In response, the National Assembly held not just one but two no-confidence votes against Macron’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and her government […]
Climate Fund in 2022: EUR 79.9 million in investment decisions to promote the green transition
Aeromon: More accurate quantification of fugitive emissions. Capital loan of 2.4 million euros. DataSpace Europe: Information transfer service in the food chain. 1 million euro capital loan. Finn Recycling: Foundry sand recycling solution. 8 million euro capital loan. Hykamite: Demonstration plant to promote the production of emission-free hydrogen and industrial coal. A capital loan of […]
Right now: The UN’s climate report is being presented
Only a very rapid reduction in climate emissions can ensure that the entire planet will be able to live well in the future as well, according to the major summary report presented by the UN climate panel IPCC today. The time to meet the targets in the Paris Agreement is running out, says Markku Rummukainen, […]
The high level of street dust affects the air quality in the capital region
Breathing in street dust is harmful to everyone, and it affects the general comfort of the population. Street dust consists mostly of fine asphalt and sand particles, which are used for road treatment. Studded tires are a significant source of dust particles because they are ground off on asphalt. Traffic and wind raise dust and […]
Turkey’s Erdogan says he will support Finland’s NATO bid
© Provided by Xinhua ANKARA, March 17 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Friday to ask parliament to vote on Finland’s NATO membership, but delayed Sweden’s proposal, saying Finland has taken concrete steps to address Turkey’s security concerns. “We have observed concrete and sincere steps from Finland recently. As a result of Finland’s […]
Report: Finland survived the energy crisis well in 2022
According to the report, Finland survived the energy crisis in the top positions with the second lowest electricity price in Europe in 2022. This was primarily due to Finland’s reduced dependence on fossil fuels compared to most European countries. According to Korhonen, the price of electricity is predicted to return to normal levels fastest in […]
Microsoft reinvented office applications with AI tools
“Manufacturers now have a co-pilot in the live studio to help them build solutions and provide suggestions for improvements. To build an app, stream or bot, you can describe it in natural language and the co-pilot can build it in seconds. Easy,” the statement reads. “Power Apps’ Copilot makes it easy to keep data at […]
The Bank of Finland’s mid-term forecast: the economy is at rest
Despite the difficulties, the Finnish economy has endured so far, but not all the effects of rapid inflation and rising interest rates have been seen. In addition, the risks of the international economy have increased recently,” says Meri ObstbaumHead of forecasting at the Bank of Finland. In 2022, Finland’s economy grew by 2.1% thanks to […]
The police are looking for a Latvian to be extradited
Police in the capital area are looking for Harijs Graikste. The man is to be extradited to his home country on the basis of a European Arrest Warrant. A police statement said the 28-year-old man was not considered dangerous. Anyone who can provide information on the whereabouts of the wanted person or knows where he […]
“Paedo” and “porn” accusations ahead of drag queen children’s show courting controversy in Copenhagen
The Danes are extremely liberal – or at least we have always been led to believe that. After all, they were the first to legalize pornography and same-sex civil unions. But there has always been this suspicion that a silent majority rejects dullness. Take the raunchy sex shop windows for example: more people would go […]
The value of money fell by 1.7%.
Statistics Iceland estimates that the purchasing power of household disposable income per capita fell by 1.7 percent last year compared to the previous year. The decline in purchasing power was the largest in the last quarter of the year. According to the preliminary results published today by the Statistical Office, household income increased by 9.2% […]
Gangs have become more common in Helsinki, the police say
The forces have been linked to, among other things, drug, violence and traffic crimes. The activity of such gangs has increased, especially in the capital, and the police receive reports of key members almost daily. Such activity may have gone unnoticed by the general public Mark HeinikariDetective Chief of the Helsinki Police Department. He revealed […]
Finland’s dog population is 800,000
The study revealed that 81% of all Finnish dogs, i.e. 640,000, are purebred, of which 582,000 are registered in the Kennel Association or identification database. The number of purebred dogs registered with the Finnish Kennel Association is high by international standards, which shows that dog breeding and shows are popular in Finland. There are approximately […]
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 […]
“Maria” fears revenge after her son is arrested: “We are not guilty”
In the last week, the focus has been on relatives of people in or around criminal networks. The murder of a man in his 50s in Tullinge, a father of a man connected to the Vårby network, has e.g. made many worried. And several police officers describe it as the gang’s boundaries have been pushed […]
He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a shop window
The driver lost control of his car and crashed into other vehicles and eventually into the shop window of a hairdresser, in Álfheimakjarnann, Reykjavík. The fire chief says that operations at the scene went better than expected. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to journalists, a woman was injured in the accident and taken to the […]
Georgia’s dream of Europe and the specter of inflation that refuses to die
Clashes between police and protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have involved firebombs, tear gas and water cannons. On the surface, the protests have been about a bill aimed at organizations and media that receive money from abroad, it has been called “the Russian law”. But beneath the surface, the strong images are about much […]
Denmark is still among the leading countries for knowledge jobs
Are you stalling?But the clouds may gather ahead. Denmark is one of just three countries (Iceland and Greece are the others) that experienced negative growth compared to 2014. According to the report, the Danes need to implement policy and reduce costs in order to maintain their position at the forefront of the knowledge nations. “The […]
Inflation accelerated to 8.8 percent in February, food prices rose by 16 percent
Prices of staples such as sugar, flour, butter and eggs are rising rapidly, with inflation for all well over 30 percent compared to February 2022.
Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets
“I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we […]
The next digital leap for higher education
This has easily led to errors and requests for additional or additional information have been frustrating for both students and colleges. The new service now facilitates the transfer process, especially when a student returns from an exchange to Finland or to his home institution abroad. – Previously, the student had to attach a large number […]
The temperature in Mývatn dropped below -25 degrees Celsius overnight
There has been a lot of frost over the country in recent days, but this is a new cold phase, according to meteorologists from the Icelandic Meteorological Office. March has not been colder in the capital area since 1998 – making it the coldest start to March this century. This is confirmed in an interview […]
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Improv’s Irish poster girl
A vibrant improv scene has emerged in Denmark over the last ten years – or rather one could argue seven and a half years, tracing its rapid acceleration to the exact date in 2015 when Irish performer Sarah McGillion arrived on these shores . Quite simply, McGillion gets it done. Barely a fortnight goes by […]
A Dane abroad:
In a recent article in the New York Times, tech writer Kevin Roose reported on a bizarre encounter he had with a Bing chatbot, in which it told him, among other things, that it dreamed of being human, that Roose should divorce his wife and that it wanted to steal nuclear bomb codes. Don’t leave […]
Why the mafia believes in Denmark. And how Denmark has made them a fortune
Reading the news in Denmark is a more cheerful affair than in many countries. Topping happiness metrics, winning the handball, overcoming inequality: it’s all rosy here – not rotten at all. It can also sometimes feel just a little boring. Morten Beiter, the author of ‘Mafiaen Kommer’, a book warning of the Italian mafia’s tentacular […]
Finnish startup community chief economist Youssef Zad suggests increasing tax incentives to attract skilled labor
According to the report, tax incentives affect the migration of certain groups, such as top innovators in the patent industry and other high-income individuals. Youssef ZadThe chief economist of the Finnish startup community stated that several studies have shown that high-income immigrants and top innovators react strongly to changes in income taxation and R&D tax […]
Copenhagen the world’s sixth best city for studying abroad – survey
Copenhagen is the world’s sixth best city for studying abroad, according to a new report study conducted by Helpful Professoran online resource for higher education. The survey assessed a number of factors, including the quality and number of universities, the number of international students, the cost of living and perceived levels of freedom, safety and […]
A music therapist from Poland helps you quit smoking
An interesting project started last year when seven MPs from the South constituency tabled a draft parliamentary resolution ordering the Minister of Health to enter into an agreement with the Cancer Society of Iceland to study cancer rates in Suðurnes compared to other parts of the country. The study concluded that certain types of cancer […]
463: The art of charming a Hungarian
It has been a kind of NATO Week on steroids, where parts of Hungary’s top echelon visited Sweden, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg as well, and in addition the government has received its long-awaited bill that will make the country ready for entry into the defense alliance. The Hungarian delegation’s visit to the capital was covered […]
C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease
Linköping [Sweden]March 9 (ANI): The biological function of C-reactive protein (CRP) has long been unknown. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have discovered that this protein is beneficial in the inflammatory disease systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. According to the study published in the Journal of Autoimmunity, this is only valid for one of CRP’s […]
Finns’ interest in climate action is waning, says a study
Another sign of waning public interest in climate action is that the share of people who think action to curb climate change is urgently needed has fallen from 83 percent to 72 percent during the election season. Kantar Public collected a survey from 1,043 people from different parts of the country on behalf of the […]
The EU is considering sending more military aid to Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — European Union (EU) defense ministers on Wednesday discussed the idea of sending additional military aid to Ukraine, at an informal meeting in the Swedish capital Stockholm. “There was a growing consensus around the table that the EU needs to act to provide the Ukrainians with more ammunition,” Swedish Defense Minister […]
Trump sees himself as America’s savior
Over the past weekend, conservative activists and politicians gathered at the CPAC conference. The conference’s main attraction was former US President Donald Trump, who gave a roughly 100-minute speech. In his speech, Trump attacked the Democrats, who he believes are destroying the United States. At the same time, he switched up his rhetoric regarding his […]
Emily in Paris becomes Collins in Copenhagen
Lily Collins, the star of the Netflix hit series ‘Emily in Paris’, has bought a property in Copenhagen. Located on Eckersbergsgade on Østerbro, which can be found in the wealthy Kartoffelräckerne quarter, it is barely 100 meters from the largest of Copenhagen’s lakes. It is believed that the daughter of Phil Collins and her husband, […]
Housing crisis in Finland: Research shows an unprecedented rise in housing costs in different parts of the country
The increase in housing costs and the large differences between municipalities are primarily due to the increase in the price of electricity, which has risen by an average of 46% since a year ago. Waste fees have risen by an average of 6.7%, real estate taxes by 6.3% and water fees by 4.1%. The most […]
Right now: Violent clashes in Athens
Police and protesters have clashed in the Greek capital, Athens. Firebombs have been thrown by protesters and police have reportedly used tear gas. Participating makes Ekots Milan Djelevic direct from Athens and foreign reporters Filip Kotsambouikidis.
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Not all things are equal in snow-ravaged, egalitarian Copenhagen
Calling all Copenhagen cyclists this morning – it’s mighty slick out there! In the capital, the conditions around Christiania, the cobbled Nordre Frihavnsgade, which leads to the Trianglen Metro station, Østerport Station and the whole (!) of Valby, were particularly below par. Many cyclists, without a dry path to steer on, were seen losing their […]
Apartment prices have returned to the pre-pandemic level, says OP’s economist
Among Finland’s largest cities, prices fell the most in Oulu, Helsinki and Vantaa, and the least in Tampere and Turku. “As expected, the fall in apartment prices continued in January. The decline has now wiped out the gains made during the coronavirus pandemic, and the decline is likely to continue in the coming months. tweeted […]
Post-pandemic trend: Almost half of Finns dream of moving to the countryside
This corresponds to approximately one million adult Finns. On the other hand, four out of ten respondents prefer to live in the city. According to the survey, young people are also interested in moving to the countryside, 46 percent of them would like to move to the countryside. However, work was considered to be the […]
Finnish customs and police uncover a marijuana smuggling operation from abroad
The investigation, which began in the late summer of 2022, led to the seizure of almost 40 kilograms of marijuana and approximately 95,000 euros in cash. The cash is believed to be partly criminal proceeds from marijuana already in circulation and partly to pay for a new import batch. The organization is suspected of having […]
The state will apologize for violence, sexual assault and forced castration in nursing homes
Earlier today, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil announced that an apology will be given by the state for assaults committed in care homes, reports DR. The offenses took place between 1933 and 1980 in the sector once known as ‘care for the special and mentally retarded’. The proposed apology follows a government […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
It’s a snowstorm, Hjørring!
Tomorrow may be a good day to work at home – especially if you live in northern Jutland, as high winds and heavy snowfall will most likely cause a blizzard in the region. In Aalborg, the snowfall is expected e.g. to start around 17.00 on Monday evening, but the wind strength will be modest until […]
An agreement with the bus drivers has been found, bus traffic will return to normal
“The strikes will end immediately. We have agreed that the return to work will take place as soon as possible, but no later than Monday morning on the first shift”, he stated for the broadcasting company in the dying minutes of the day. Kokko described the end result as a reasonable compromise from the drivers’ […]
Sweden’s GDP for the fourth quarter shrinks 0.9 percent ahead of expected recession in 2023
© Provided by Xinhua On an annual basis, Sweden’s GDP shrank for the fourth quarter by 0.9 percent and several banks predicted a recession in 2023. STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — Sweden’s gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter, according to figures released […]
The Cannes Film Festival appoints Ruben Ostlund as jury president
Washington [US]February 28 (ANI): Director Ruben Ostlund will head this year’s Cannes International Film Festival competition jury, organizers announced on Tuesday. The Swedish director’s “Triangle of Sadness” is a capitalist satire starring Woody Harrelson, Harris Dickinson, Dolly De Leon and the late Charlbi Dean. It won the Cannes Palme d’Or for best film last year, […]
Electric car manufacturer Polestar will not participate in price wars, the loss for the fourth quarter is reduced
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Electric vehicle maker Polestar said it would not engage in a price war, despite falling demand forcing some of its rivals to curb output, stressing it will maintain its 2023 production plan. It also announced a lower-than-expected quarterly loss. In 2023, Tesla sparked a price war, even as ongoing supply chain issues put […]
Governor of the Riksbank Erik Thedéen: Further interest rate increases await
Erik Thedéen became head of the Riksbank at the turn of the year, in a situation with both high interest rates and negative growth. Since last May, the Riksbank has raised the key interest rate from 0 to 3 percentage points. The goal of the increases is to bring down inflation, which is currently at […]
Nordea: Housing prices in the Helsinki region are down 10% from last year’s peak
In the rest of the country, house prices are expected to drop seven percent from the peak in 2022. Expectations in the capital region and other regions differ mainly because the rise in interest rates is expected to discourage home buyers, especially in residential areas. loans are higher than the national average, such as in […]
Kiinteistömaailma reports positive signs of recovery in the Finnish housing market
Although the national sales figures are still clearly below the usual level for February, positive signs have been seen in the capital region, according to Kiinteistömaailma CEO Risto Kyhälä. In February of last year, Kiinteistömaailma sold or rented 978 properties in addition to 221 rental properties. Although there is still a long way to go […]
The passage to India reopens: the Copenhagen-New Delhi route returns to the skies
Three weekly departuresThe route (flight number AI157) will fly between the two capitals three times a week, departing from Copenhagen at 19.45 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and arrives in New Delhi at 07.40 the following morning. When we come back, the flight departs from the Indian capital at 13:30 and arrives in Kastrup at […]
RIP Great Prayer Day… now another holiday is under attack
The Danish Parliament voted earlier this week to abolish Great Prayer Day as a public holiday – a day off that Denmark has had for around 350 years. Now Copenhageners may risk losing another public holiday following the news that the city’s employment and integration mayor, Jens-Kristian Lütken, has proposed cutting May 1 (Labour Day) […]
Local Round-Up: Gay men benefit from ‘mom groups’ that are just as welcoming to men
Since 1 September last year, Copenhagen Municipality has been experimenting with a new kind of parent group in Copenhagen called ‘Parent Groups’. Many maternity groups are of the opinion that they are mostly welcoming to new mothers who want advice from more experienced parents, but the Parenting Groups emphasize being equally welcoming to men. Copenhagen […]
Noma and the emperor’s new clothes
Yesterday one Article came out in the Times of London, where Farrah Storr described her latest trip to Noma. She hated it. In 2021, Noma again won the award for the world’s best restaurant. The establishment, led by the ever-foraging René Redzepi, has gone from strength to strength since it opened in 2003. People swoon […]
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 […]
A sharp rise in psychiatric diagnoses among young people after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
The nationwide registry study examined the use of specialized medical care by all 0-17-year-olds living in Finland from January 2017 to September 2021. The researchers analyzed diagnoses of psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders in specialized medical care according to gender, age, and place of residence. . In the study, the number of diagnoses received by children […]
The first electric ambulance drives on the road in Denmark
More respect for the environmentThe ambulance is a Mercedes-Benz e-Vito Tourer L3. A little bit smaller than the original Falck cars, it has a range of approximately 233 kilometers on a single charge and can go up to 160 km/h. The car can increase its battery level from 10 to 80 percent in just 35 […]
More than 21 million people in Yemen need help, protection: UN chief
GENEVA – More than 21 million people – two out of three Yemeni children, women and men – need help and protection, said the UN chief. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke at a conference in Geneva – hosted by Switzerland and Sweden – where an appeal was made for US$4.3 billion to support the most […]
Nokia implements six-pillar strategy reform plan, announces new logo
Pekka LundmarkCEO of Nokia, told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the company has decided to “put its food on the gas pedal” after noticing the improved technical position. He said that Nokia currently has a 25-26 percent share of mobile communications networks and a less than 20 percent share of optical networks in regions outside of […]
The Snippa storm after the acquittal of the rape verdict
Sveriges Radio’s language supervisor Lena Olausson tells the story of how the word snipe came about and how the definition in a dictionary could be so decisive in a court case. In the high-profile court case, a man was charged on suspicion of raping a 10-year-old girl. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a […]
The strike threatens to disrupt bus traffic in cities across Finland from Wednesday
AKT and the Confederation of Road Transport Employers (ALT) did not reach an agreement on the bus drivers’ conditions on Monday. According to the national mediator, the two labor market organizations will meet again on Tuesday to try to resolve their differences. Anu Pajavaara. Harri PasanenAKP’s advocacy director, considered yesterday, while the negotiations were still […]
Donors pledge $1.2 billion in Yemen aid, far short of UN target
The United Nations collected $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid for Yemen, but the amount is far short of a $4.3 billion goal the United Nations set to help the war-torn country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a global donor conference in Geneva on Monday that the US would provide $444 million in humanitarian […]
Finnish-Swedish battle group
Finland and Sweden have decided to form a joint battle group. The forces would be part of the European Union’s rapid response forces.
Experts: Finland’s emissions are falling rapidly, measures to strengthen the carbon sink
“The future looks promising. The green transition will strengthen Finland’s competitiveness, raise labor productivity and promote attracting investments to Finland. viewed Markku Ollikainenchairman of the climate change panel. “Using the full innovation potential requires effective public guidance.” The climate change panel published on Thursday report outlines measures to enhance climate action in Finland. An independent […]
A car in the ocean. The driver was found in Nauthólsvík
It is now known who was behind the wheel of the vehicle found this morning in Skerjafjörður. The person driving the car drove into the water this morning, according to Ásmundur Rúnar Gylfason, the deputy chief of police in the capital region. In an interview with mbl.is, Ásmundur reported that the driver found was very […]
461: This is how the war shaped Swedish politics
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Like the rest of the Western world, Sweden was quick to condemn the attack and declared solidarity with the people of Ukraine. At the same time, the war meant a rapid shift in Swedish politics in central areas, perhaps the most revolutionary we have […]
Denmark is among the best countries to launch a startup
Pretty vanilla in ManilaDenmark’s cost of living was also the highest among the countries in the top 10, while its quality of life score was second only to the Netherlands. Other metrics considered in compiling the index included population, GDP per capita. population, economic growth and business taxes. The top of the index was the […]
HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku
The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]
PODDEN IN UKRAINE: This is how Ukraine stands against Putin
There are air raids and shelling during the recording, when the pod is on location in Ukraine. Our two deployed teams are partly close to the front and partly in the capital, Kiev. Hear about the reactions to the US president’s visit to Kiev, about everyday life in the war and about the struggle to […]
Speech by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Munich Security Conference at the Ewald von Kleist award ceremony on February 18, 2023
Just four days after the conference, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. A year later, the war is still going on, with no end in sight. Russia continues and increases its aggression. It targets civilian infrastructure causing untold suffering and destruction. And our answer to President Zelensky is: We hear you loud and clear. […]
VMA in Gällö in Bräcke municipality, Jämtland county
On Monday, US President Joe Biden appeared in the Ukrainian capital Kiev side by side with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The visit is taking place in connection with the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Biden pledges continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight against the Russian invasion forces. Joe Biden later repeated […]
Denmark scores highly for driver satisfaction
High costs for petrol and parkingThe Danes achieved an overall score of 6.06 out of 10 – a result largely driven by the quality of their road infrastructure and low levels of congestion in the capital. However, the country’s ranking was hampered by high prices for off-street parking and the highest price of petrol of […]
Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault
By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India]February 22 (ANI): Air India Delhi flight from New York had to land in Sweden’s capital Stockholm after encountering technical glitches on Wednesday. Air India flight AI 106 had about 300 passengers. There was panic among the passengers after the cockpit crew announced that the flight was diverted to an […]
Another person died in the pool
A 90-year-old woman died at a swimming pool in Kópavogur on Friday. Two people died in swimming pools in the capital area in a short period of time. Yesterday, a woman was pronounced dead after being found unconscious in Lágafellslaug in Mosfellsbær. The RÚV news website reported that she was almost fifty years old. The […]
Right now: Biden is giving a speech in Poland
US President Joe Biden gives a speech in the Polish capital Warsaw. During the day, he met Polish President Andrzej Duda. Sveriges Radio’s emissary is on site.
The right to speak
Mathilda is 26 years old and when she lives in Australia, in Melbourne. On a Friday afternoon, she stands in a fitting room. She’s trying on clothes one second, the next she wakes up on the floor, she can’t get up. She tries to crawl out and scream for help, but the scream gets stuck […]
Xinhua Middle East News Roundup at 2200 GMT, 20 February
ANKARA – At least three people were killed and 213 others were sent to hospital after two new earthquakes shook southern Turkey on Monday night, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said. Rescue teams have been working at three wreck sites to rescue six people trapped in the latest tremors, Soylu told reporters in southern Hatay […]
How Russian Cossacks fought Napoleon in 1812
Swift and tenacious Cossack cavalry ravaged Napoleon’s “Grande Armee” like a pack of dogs cornered by a bear. “The Cossacks are the best light troops there are. If I had them in my army I would go round the world with them,” Napoleon said about the Russian Cossack cavalry he encountered during the invasion of […]
The growing popularity of CBD oil in Germany
In recent years, the popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has grown rapidly in Germany. It is now one of the most popular natural remedies for various health problems – from chronic pain to insomnia and anxiety. Studies suggest that CBD oil may be beneficial for those suffering from epilepsy or other neurological disorders, as well […]
YLE publishes a search engine for schools that arouses criticism
Honkonen, on the other hand, questioned the ethics of publishing the search engine. Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday reported that researchers have both welcomed the debate the publication sparked and condemned its racist nature. Emilia PalonenA senior researcher in political science at the University of Helsinki said that the way the ministers have criticized the public […]
Up the alternative alley: A diamond in the rough
This farm is a beautiful green oasis and one of my favorite places for a day out in the Copenhagen area. Baked goods On arrival in Grennesminde, I usually start my visit in the cozy café right at the entrance to the farm area. Nestled amongst the charmingly mismatched furniture of the old greenhouse, fantastic […]
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 […]
The construction industry in Stockholm is hit hard by economic headwinds
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Rising construction costs combined with interest rate hikes would worsen the housing shortage in the Swedish capital, while the construction industry expected an increase in the number of bankruptcies and layoffs, Swedish media reported Friday. – The housing shortage will worsen, says Stefan Westerberg, chief economist at the Stockholm Chamber […]
A fire in a nursing home in Reykjavík
According to RÚV, the capital region fire brigade was called to a fire at Vatnagarðar 18 in Reykjavík. According to Jóhann Viggó Jónsson, the duty officer of the fire department, firefighters were able to enter the burning building and successfully evacuate five people. The fire broke out in a room in Betra líf, a transitional […]
Türkiye may evaluate Finland, Sweden NATO bid separately: Turkish FM
ANKARA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s foreign minister reiterated Thursday that his country may evaluate Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join NATO separately. “We could evaluate Finland’s NATO membership process separately from Sweden,” Mevlut Cavusoglu said at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Turkish capital, Ankara. “Türkiye’s position on […]
Households in the capital region were urged to keep garbage at home during the strike
If the trash cans are full, HSY suggested households put trash and recyclables on the balcony or in the warehouse until the planned seven-day strike is over.
Tiotusentals dör i Ukraina medan väst ser på
I en nyligen kolumnskrev militäranalytiker William Astore, “[Congressman] George Santos är ett symptom på en mycket större sjukdom: en brist på heder, en brist på skam, i Amerika. Heder, sanning och integritet verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll, eller spela någon större roll, i Amerika idag. Men hur har man en demokrati där det […]
Winter holiday: Events for the little ones
Wean them off the screens! The children’s steak All Feb; movie at 10am & 11am, Wed-Sun; Cinematheque, Gothersgade 55, Cph K; DKK 30 entrance fee; dfi.dk Children aged three to seven are well looked after by Børnebiffen at the Cinemateket, which five days a week offers a steady flow of options in the late morning. […]
Explosion at Oils gas station
The capital’s fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olis petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
Sweden strengthens security after Koran burning
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) — Swedish police said Friday they had launched an operation to strengthen security in the capital Stockholm after security services reported an increase in threats against the country. Security will therefore be increased at “symbolically important” objects, says a police source to Sweden’s Television (SVT). According to a statement published on […]
Foreign embassies in Turkey lower their flags to half-mast
ANKARA – Many countries’ embassies and foreign missions in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday lowered their flags to half-mast and shared messages of solidarity after Monday’s strong earthquakes in southern Trkiye. The gesture came after Trkiye on Monday declared seven days of national mourning in the wake of the deadly tremors. Flags were flown […]
Pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of heart disease: Study
Washington [US]Feb 8 (ANI): Certain pregnancy problems increase the risk of heart disease later in life. However, much more research is needed to understand how atherosclerosis occurs between pregnancy and heart disease later in life. A new study led by Lund University researchers in Sweden shows that narrowing and calcification of the heart’s blood vessels […]
I-League: NEROCA FC defeat Mumbai Kenkre 1-0
Imphal (Manipur) [India]February 9 (ANI): NEROCA FC defeated Mumbai Kenkre FC 1-0 in the I-League here at the Khuman Lampak Stadium on Wednesday. A competition between teams trying to avoid relegation is generally a stingy affair. That was the case today, but NEROCA had the upper hand throughout, as evidenced by their 15 shots on […]
