Tag: Barr
Right now: Despite a barrier – Hanna Öberg is on her way to victory in the mass start
Sports extra at 15.03-19.30 14.05 Ice hockey, Women’s Championship final 2:5Luleå-Brynäs (Peter Sundkvist) 3 p.m Soccer, Swedish Cup semi-final menHäcken-Djurgården (Jonas Enarson) 15.10 Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloMass start ladies (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) 15.15 Ice hockey, SC quarter-finals men 2:7Timrå-Örebro (Christer Jonasson)Frölunda-Färjestad (Christian Olsson) Hosts: Peter Ahnberg and Emanuel Nashed
The Holocaust Part 3 of 5: Auschwitz
When Nazi Germany loses the Battle of Stalingrad, it becomes a turning point in the war. But even though the German war fortunes have turned, they continue with the mass murders of Jews. The combined death and concentration camp Auschwitz is expanded and in 1944 almost half a million Hungarian Jews are forcibly transferred to […]
There is strong support for the general income and social security reform of Finnish workers in the survey
This model would provide an income support system for those who are not members of the unemployment fund. The remaining 34% have a negative attitude towards this model. By Mikael Pentikäinen, CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, the general income security system is justice. “It is wrong that income security is not available to all those who […]
The gender pay gap among entrepreneurs in Finland continues, and female entrepreneurs earn 85 percent of male entrepreneurs.
Data collected over the last five years from 2018 to 2023 showed certain positions where female entrepreneurs earn more than male entrepreneurs. Women in creative fields such as writers, musicians and directors have successfully priced their work higher than men. These findings show that female entrepreneurs work in different fields, unlike their male counterparts who […]
462: The Dream of the Perfect Society
In one way or another, all parties can be derived from one of the major ideologies; socialism, liberalism and conservatism. These currents of ideas are accompanied by a dream of a perfect (or at least aspirational) society – a so-called utopia. The political game is guested this time by political scientist Katarina Barrling, who helps […]
Inflation breaks the 10 percent barrier
The consumer price index is up 1.39 percent from the previous month, and the inflation rate is now 10.2 percent. The consumer price index, excluding housing, has increased by 8.9% over the last twelve months. These figures come from the latest report from the Icelandic Statistics Office. Price index of consumer goods and services, based […]
Thursday’s papers: The return of the Prime Minister, stubborn bacteria and Budapest’s Nordic NATO vote
The Minister of Defense said that the praise Finland has received over the past year for its defense capability has been “almost embarrassing” at times.
Crisis aid after the earthquakes, Russian flower protests against the war in Ukraine and a hyped art exhibition open the gates
Hour 1: Professor of emergency medicine on disaster relief after the earthquakes Reportage from crisis-stricken Turkey The civil defense is being equipped on Gotland Hajpad art exhibition opens its doors in Amsterdam Chronicle by Katarina Barrling The panel: Anna Dahlberg, Martin Klepke, Heidi Avellan Hour 2: New offensive from Russia in the Ukraine war. Already […]
The Swedish Pensions Agency’s Daniel Barr: The pension group has served Sweden well
The Riksdag will soon make a decision on pensions and the Swedish Pensions Agency’s Director General Daniel Barr is strongly critical of the proposal from the government. The proposal, which is presented together with the Left Party and the Green Party, applies to guarantee supplements for the pensioners with the lowest income. According to Daniel […]
Esbjerg can become NATO’s maritime hub
Location, location, locationNATO has expressed interest in using the port to deploy Allied forces to the Baltic Sea Region, and it meets many parameters due to its size, location and proximity to airports and rail links. It is also located near highways and several large military barracks, which would allow for good accommodation facilities. “Russia’s […]
NATO decisions are approaching, everyday on the Ukrainian front and they are paying the price for the shortage of nurses
NATO membership, the decision will soon be made How will the Baltic Sea area be changed by that? Three experts in Sweden, Finland and Estonia comment. The students will soon run out The first batch of students get to run out after the pandemic, it is for many a great joy. The tradition is intact, […]
Finland’s Nature Report, the significance of the uniform and an Easter walk through Jerusalem
One hour Finland’s former Moscow ambassador René Nyberg The significance of the uniform for the military identity Political parties find it difficult to visit schools A walk through Jerusalem during the Easter weekend Chronicle by Katarina Barrling The panels Two o’clock Alice Petrén and Göran von Sydow on the French presidential election Satire of Outlying […]
Russian oligarch ship stuck in the middle of NATO exercise, how long do the refugees stay, French presidential election affected by the war
Hour one: 24th day of the war, report from Lviv The war and the wave of refugees evoke memories in those who previously fled to Sweden NATO exercise in Norway near the Russian border, how big is the risk of mistakes and misunderstandings? Is it worth (M) trying to save the Liberals? Chronicle by Katarina […]
Finland urges to avoid traveling to Russia
The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Finns should not travel to Russia. It also called on citizens to leave the Russian-Ukrainian border areas of Belgorod, Voronezh and Rostov immediately due to the deteriorating security situation. According to the ministry, passengers had several travel barriers, including disruptions to payment transactions. According to the ministry, the […]
Ukraine – how did this happen ?, Corona Commission report and half time for the Olympics
Time 1: Tense atmosphere, but are talks still really going on between Russia and the West? The events that led to the current situation in Ukraine Everything should get its feedback Chronicle by Katarina Barrling The panel with Olov Abrahamsson, Susanna Nyström and Maria Ludvigsson Time 2: Who is responsible? The Corona Commission’s report is […]
Dealing with financial concerns
Financial worries are widespread globally, and nearly half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. If you are reading this and wondering if you are one of them, our guess is: yes, and it may be for several reasons. Maybe your income no longer covers your expenses, or they have never really done so. Maybe you […]
YLE: Helsinki wants millions more in land rent
According to YLE, rents on some plots in Kumpula have risen by as much as 500 percent. Mitri Kitti, the vice – president of a local detached house association, revealed to the broadcaster that many people living on rented land have had to take action to cope with up to four – digit increases in […]
Study: glass ceiling thick as always in Denmark
The glass ceiling is as thick as ever Asked about the glass ceiling, a term used to describe the social barrier that prevents women from being promoted to top management jobs, Poulsen said: “Our research shows that men have much better odds of achieving a leadership position, especially in the first five years after graduation. […]
VMA in Stenungsund in Västra Götaland County
Forget anarchist revolution and big banks blown up. In the new version of the film “Fight club” which has been released on the streaming service Tencent, the ending is much more constructive. In this week’s episode we also talk about how the infection finds its way into the Olympic bubble and try to understand why […]
Brexit was unfavorable to cross-channel trade
“Some of the negative effects of Brexit on economic performance and trade occurred even before Britain’s exit from the EU in 2020,” says Lisandra Flach, Director of the Ifo International Economic Center. “This was due to increased uncertainty among companies and the fact that they began to adapt to the new environment soon after the […]
386: The Battle for the Missing Pandemic Documents
While waiting for the Corona Commission’s final report, a heated debate on missing meeting notes has flared up between the government and the opposition. Has the pandemic effect on the Social Democrats’ opinion figures reached the end of the road? In this week’s episode, we also go through the painful divorce between the Green Party […]
Empty of NHL talent, revealed the US Olympic men’s hockey list
Matty Beniers, the No. 2 top seed of the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Draft 2021, is one of 15 current collegiate players who will make up Team USA in men’s hockey at next month’s Olympics in Beijing. The U.S. Olympic team was revealed Thursday night, three weeks after the NHL and NHL Players’ Association […]
385: Magdalena Andersson is pressured from all sides
The election year’s first party leader debate in the Riksdag kicked off on Wednesday. Among the main issues were both the high electricity prices of the winter and Russia’s military escalation at the Ukrainian border. In addition, it was the debut for Magdalena Andersson as party leader for the Social Democrats. In this week’s episode […]
384: The questions that can determine the choice
With just over eight months left until the parliamentary elections, we are trying to work out the most important issues for the voters – and the challenges for the parties. What does it take for the right-wing opposition to succeed in becoming bigger than the red-greens? Which issue has enough explosive power to get voters […]
When the police call, the world rages – about sexual abuse online
Meja is 16 years old and is in her first year of high school. She is at school when the call from her mother comes. The mother says that she has talked to the police and found out that they found nude photos of Meja with a man. Meja is summoned for questioning. – I […]
383: This year’s big question special about politics
Is there any difference between the TV series that Sweden Democrats and Social Democrats follow? How to identify political election slogans? And why do we care a little about politicians’ partners in Sweden? Do not miss when Ekot’s political commentators Tomas Ramberg and Fredrik Furtenbach answer the listeners’ smart and fun questions! Participants: Fredrik Furtenbach […]
EU citizens should be offered physical proof of status
At present, EU citizens who have acquired a well-established or pre-established status do not have physical documents proving that they have the right to reside in the United Kingdom, and this has caused problems for their employment and access to services. A joint letter from the Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland expresses its […]
382: The free school report that everyone talked about
One week ago, Björn af Kleen’s report on the English school and the Bergström couple dropped like a bomb in the Swedish debate. But can an individual article predict voter opinion, and was it really a character assassination? In this week’s episode of The Political Game we are also talking about the new documentary about […]
CopenHill wins prestigious architecture award
Visionary building WAF Program Director Paul Finch praised the way CopenHill “addresses the role of architecture in the new world of recycling and carbon-free” and “encourages designers to think beyond the shortcomings, champion ideas and overcome political and economic barriers in the pursuit of the social excellent” . Density, surface use and the nature of […]
According to the study, home health care workers struggle with their own health
The survey showed that more than a quarter of home health care workers considered their general health to be moderate or poor, while one in five reported poor mental health and 14 percent reported poor physical health. Factors related to all three poorer health included low household income, cost barriers to health care, and a […]
The nasal vaccine may help fight new variants of COVID-19: Research
The study was published in the “Journal of Science Immunology”. “The best immune defense takes place at the gate, protecting against viruses trying to get in,” said Iwasaki, a senior author of the study. The mucous membranes have their own immune system that fights airborne or dietary pathogens. When exposed, these barrier tissues produce B […]
The EU says Minsk sanctions are not transparent, imagining a difficult mechanism
“We have seen a report of retaliation by the Belarusian Foreign Ministry … [Minsk] in response to the latest EU sanctions package. The resolution on trade restrictions (No. 700, 7 December) creates a very complex and non-transparent trade restriction mechanism. We are examining its content while being aware that some barriers to trade have yet […]
CBT – When therapy became popular
Anna Kåver has worked with CBT since the 70s and she describes the attitudes then, compared to today, as night and day. – When CBT entered the market, it was perceived by many as harsh and mechanistic. In the beginning, I stood on the barricades and fought for it. From then until today, when CBT […]
380: The scandals that could bring down new ministers
Annika Strandhäll, the new Minister of Climate and Environment, barely had time to take office before her personal finances came into focus. But how big a scandal is it really with old payment remarks and debts to the Enforcement Officer? And is it harder for the Social Democrat feminist government that Infrastructure Minister Tomas Eneroth […]
377: The Sweden Democrats celebrate – and look to the election
The Sweden Democrats celebrated after the turbulent police day where their, M and KD’s budget proposal was adopted by the Riksdag, the Green Party left the government and Magdalena Andersson submitted her resignation as newly elected prime minister. Now the party is gathering in Karlstad to draw the direction for the 2022 election. SD wants […]
376: Then Magdalena Andersson becomes Prime Minister (again)
The Social Democrats’ party leader Magdalena Andersson gets a second chance. This is clear after President Andreas Norlén’s press conference on Thursday afternoon. But the President showed an unusual amount of emotion and complained about the political course of events. In addition, he barked a little extra at the Green Party. Participants: Fredrik Furtenbach and […]
375: The Center Party is the loneliest in Sweden now
The Social Democrats’ party leader Magdalena Andersson had time to celebrate her new role as prime minister for just over seven hours before she announced her resignation. That after the Center Party chose to abstain in the budget vote, which led to the opposition’s budget proposal winning, and which in turn made the Green Party […]
The International Airline Trade Group is calling for simplified COVID-19 rules to revitalize travel
“In particular, IATA called on governments to focus on three key areas: 1. Simplified health protocols; 2. Digital solutions for processing health data [and] 3. COVID-19 measures the ongoing review process in relation to risk levels, “the trade group said in a press release. The IATA recommendations are outlined in a recently published policy paper […]
Is the North a pioneer in data interoperability?
Such information includes, for example, study results, health and prescription information. Finding information about another country’s legislation is also important for operating in that country. Is there a flow of information between countries? How is the mobility of information implemented between the Nordic and Baltic countries? The issue has been mapped out as part of […]
A new main post office has been opened at the Postitalo in central Helsinki
“The new main post office is open from early morning to late evening and is easy to get there by public transport, on foot or by car. Good parking facilities are especially important for entrepreneurs. The new store will be barrier-free and offer a variety of services. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to serve […]
373: A historic deal for the Sweden Democrats
Reduced tax on petrol and diesel, a new employment tax deduction and stricter asylum legislation. This is what some of the proposals look like in the agreement that the Moderates, the Christian Democrats – and for the first time also the Sweden Democrats – are behind. But the Liberals stand outside, and intend to vote […]
372: The requirements for releasing Magdalena Andersson
Stefan Löfven has submitted his resignation as Prime Minister and a new round of Speakers has taken over. The Social Democrats’ new party leader Magdalena Andersson is the one who is first given the task of trying to form a government – but the road there can be difficult as both the Center Party, the […]
Vulnerable girls received co-determination and help
The project, which ended up becoming groups where young girls met with volunteers while drawing, received positive feedback from those it’s all about. The evaluation shows that 70 percent of the girls became more happy to be part of Sisterhood. 37 percent could also tell that they self-harmed less. Anna Bjerre, a psychologist and director […]
A life with Cavaliers and the other horses
It was also he who for many years made sure that it went smoothly at the Queen’s big New Year’s shed. One of the first days in January, she drives in the golden tub to Christiansborg Castle to receive the spa guests. Major Michael Mentz, who turns 80 on 23 October, became royal stable master […]
Prosecutors are working to crack down on the motorcycle criminal
Prosecutors are seeking to ban the motorcycle gang Cannonball MC – widely regarded as an organized criminal group – and its subsidiary Squad 32, the first time an attempt has been made to dismantle the national cycling gang. Recently, the neo-Nazi organization Nordic Resistance Movement and the criminal group United Brotherhood have been banned in […]
Gender inequality in health care must end, the WMA says
At its annual general meeting, the WMA adopted updated guidelines for the medical profession to combat gender inequality. This has led to limited access for women and girls to employment, education and health care. Dr. WMA President Dr. Heidi Stensmyren, said: “In some countries, women health care providers have been prevented from practicing their profession […]
367: The Green Party has shot itself in both feet
The debate on the term “blue-brown” has been going on for a couple of weeks and reached its crescendo in Agenda’s party leader debate. But why is the word so charged – and what should the right-wing opposition really be called? In this week’s episode, we also focus on the Green Party, which is gathering […]
Record-breaking ahead of the Swedish election, Madonna’s all shapes and the legacy of Lars Vilks
Time 1: * Record even between the blocs in Swedish politics – about the parties’ positioning before the election * Abortion law in Texas temporarily stopped – but opposition to free abortion continues * With Madonna in New York – our correspondent about all the shapes of the superstar * The legacy of Vilks – […]
Get your lawn intact through the winter
– For some it is okay with weeds and brown spots. But if you want a lawn without weeds and dead spots after the winter, it requires effort, she says. The first step is to sow with grass seeds in early fall. That way, there will be a greater chance that the right grasses are […]
Petrol prices in Denmark reach nine years high
Oil at the heart of it The price increase is down to the huge global demand… and the price… of oil at the moment. For example, the North Sea oil used for Danish petrol is currently at a three-year high of DKK 82.56 per barrel. And that does not seem to be changing anytime soon. […]
The Danish Dental Association: Serious snus injuries cannot be corrected
In recent years, the proportion of young people who use snus and nicotine bags has increased significantly. And some of the damage that the small bags cause is so severe that in several young people it can not be repaired. This is what the chairman of the Danish Dental Association, Susanne Kleist, tells DR. – […]
365: Magdalena Andersson’s greatest strengths and weaknesses
In this week’s episode, we delve into the Social Democrats’ future party leader. What are her strengths, where does she stand politically – and how will she build her team? In addition, we address the burning school issue and evaluate the pandemic management just in time for the restrictions to be released. Participants: Tomas Ramberg, […]
Historian: Prince Felix breaks traditions with military exit
– The Royal House has for centuries had a very close connection to the military and the Armed Forces, so it is a rather startling break with tradition, he says. Why Prince Felix is now stopping his education at the Garderhus barracks in Slagelse is not stated. This is because, according to the royal family, […]
Denmark does not reach target for vaccine connection against covid-19
On Thursday, 86.6 percent have so far accepted the offer to receive the first vaccine bite. Michael Bang Petersen, professor and responsible for the Hope project at Aarhus University, has investigated the Danes’ behavior and habits during the corona pandemic. He believes that some enduring myths among sections of the population may be contributing to […]
The first avalanches in Flateyri
There were several avalanches last night and this morning over the city of Flateyri. The largest avalanche descended from Innra-Bæjargil and stopped at the avalanche barriers above the city. Others fell over the Flateyrarvegur road. Heiður Þórisdóttir, an avalanche specialist at the Meteorological Office, confirms that a fairly large avalanche has descended from the Innra-Bæjargil […]
Criticized by many, glorified by many: Free State Christiania celebrates its 50th birthday
If you have recently wondered why there have been parades of colorfully dressed people with funny hats riding cargo bikes on the streets of Copenhagen recently, you are ready for a clarification. September 26 marked Christiania’s existence for half a century, and the festivities ended up being enjoyed not only by citizens of the Free […]
364: Black job numbers can be a matter of choice
Half of Sweden’s unemployed have been without work for more than a year. At the same time, long-term unemployment is recognized as difficult to bring down. How big will the question be in the election – and what proposals do the parties offer? In this week’s episode we also offer a provocative prophecy for when […]
The Finnish Safety Agency calls for an increase in speed limits of 30 km / h on Finnish roads
Finnish Transport Safety Agency Traffic Safety has called on several municipalities to lower the speed limit for road traffic to 30 kilometers per hour. The call for lowering speed limits in residential areas across Finland comes after the agency compared the speed limits on streets to the number of accidents. Road safety found that there […]
The female devil with the sharp pen turns 90
The bestseller was filmed with Meryl Streep and Roseanne Barr. It helped to draw feminist literature in the 1980s and beyond. This is despite the fact that Weldon, whose bold humor does not spare anyone, has regularly herself been on a collision course with leading feminist debaters because she insists on her own interpretations of […]
Research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a cycle of mental health fights, physical inactivity
The study also revealed that low-income households struggled more with both mental health challenges and maintaining physical activity. These findings are written in the article “Looking at the Relationship between Exercise and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Five U.S. States,” and have been published in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports. “We know that […]
363: The budget that will save the government
In this extra episode of The Political Game, we dive into the autumn budget. Historically large investments – but also a scattered content to keep the government base together. The question is whether the budget is moderate enough to avoid a government crisis later this autumn. Participants: Fredrik Furtenbach and Mats Knutson Host: Parisa Höglund […]
The longest eruption of the century
The eruption at Fagradalsfjall has thus become more permanent than the eruption of Holuhraun in 2014, which lasted 180 days. A group dedicated to the protection of volcanoes and nature from the south of the country discuss this on their Facebook page, where it is said that the Surtsey volcano is generally considered to be […]
362: Löfven is thanked – with Abba and sausage
The climate issue and gang crime were at the top of the agenda when the party leaders gathered for this year’s first debate in the Riksdag. But it was also another person who ended up in the spotlight – Prime Minister Stefan Löfven who made his last debate. In this week’s episode, we analyze the […]
Use the garden’s sour apples for a wonderful cider
This is explained by André Spange Nabulsi, who is a chef and author of several cookbooks – including the cider book “Cider & fruit wine” and the jam book “In glasses and bottles”. – You can make cider and fruit wine from scratch – exclusively with things you find in the garden. So in that […]
Researchers doubt the effect of measures in blue climate action
The other calls it birds on the roof and totally unrealistic to put mussels to pick up nitrogen from Danish fjords to the extent planned. In the proposal, the parties propose that 100,000 hectares of lowland soil and marginal areas be set aside by 2027. Jørgen E. Olesen, who is head of department at the […]
The High Court adds one year to the sentence for two from the Porsche gang
The sentence of nine years in prison for 22-year-old Danyal Maarouf was upheld, while 30-year-old Jihad Ismaiel was sentenced to two months of his sentence of seven years and two months in prison. The Ismaiel brothers were also expelled from Denmark permanently. The Porsche gang got its name because the members are driven around in […]
361: The President is a real brother
The government is struggling with a record number of shootings, an escalating cement crisis and returning IS women. How does the opposition take advantage of the situation and what do the voters really care about? In addition, about the celebrities’ entry into national politics. Can Martin Melin and Dominika Peczynski save the Liberals’ opinion figures? […]
The Left will provide millions for the efforts of Afghanistan veterans
– The current situation in Afghanistan has highlighted the need for further support and encouragement. Therefore, we will propose that in the Finance Act for next year, an additional 20 million kroner be set aside for the veterans area, says defense spokesman Lars Christian Lilleholt (V). – This can not help the veterans alone, other […]
Nearly half of the school patrol’s young people have experienced hostility from road users
Imagine the scene. A disgruntled driver threateningly shows their fist, and their passengers give the finger as they drive past at speed, ignoring the signs while endangering lives. Many of us road users have had this, or worse, over the years. Sometimes it’s our fault. But in this case and many others, the recipients of […]
Long Covid may have reduced working capacity for thousands in Finland
Roine commented on the issue at a press conference held by the Department of Social Affairs and Health. He has been appointed chairman of a working group set up by the ministry to monitor and analyze data and research data on long-standing Covid disease, which currently does not have a generally accepted definition. The task […]
Beetle August ready with new historical film drama for next year
Esben Smed and Clara Rosager play the main roles, while Lars Mikkelsen, David Dencik and Rosalinde Mynster take on the other leading roles. “Kysset” is loosely based on the Austrian author Stefan Zweig’s novel “Ungeduld des Herzen”, which translated into Danish is entitled “Hjertets impatience”. Bille August has rewritten the story into Danish conditions. August […]
Sabyasachi Mukherjee releases statement after receiving trolls
New Delhi [India], 14 August (ANI): Celebrity designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who received a lot of backlash on social media for her new collaboration with the Swedish fast fashion giant HM on Saturday, issued an official statement explaining that the motive behind the collaboration was “desire”. Considered among India’s foremost designers, the Kolkata-based courtier whose label […]
Exercise together and give the children good habits
It shows a survey from Kantar Gallup and Garmin. – It is completely in line with the trends we already saw before the corona, where more people cultivate the close communities and seek exercise that can be integrated into family life, says Anders Vedel, who is a trend consultant at the Danish Sports Confederation. – […]
Murder in the rectory: Priest gets 15 years for killing his wife cold blood
Thomas Gotthard, a 45-year-old parish priest from Frederikssund in North Zealand, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after confessing to the murder of his wife in October 2020. The remains of psychologist Maria From Jakobsen, 43, were found in June after Gotthard confessed to the police and helped them in their search. In […]
Parish priest planned murder of his wife – gets 15 years in prison
Judge Betina Heldmann on Tuesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison in the case, which was decided as a so-called confession case. – I have emphasized that this is a carefully planned and well-considered action. – Emphasis has also been placed on the purposefulness and brutality you have subsequently shown in the […]
Admission requirements relaxed: Zoo expects no major effect on visitor numbers
In Givskud Zoo – Zootopia near Vejle, they are happy that the requirement disappears, even if it comes too late, says director Richard Østerballe, who also does not expect that it will have the big effect on the number of visitors. – We avoid the logistical cost of standing and controlling people. – But it […]
Terminates Denmark’s largest contract in history
– With the termination of the contract, we are of course faced with a new task of finding a better solution. This places great demands on the Ministry of Defense and the employees. But the goal is clear. We must have a better solution in the future, she says in a press release. The barrister […]
France fines IKEA $ 1.2 million for spying on employees
PARIS, France: The French branch of Ingka Group, which owns most IKEA stores worldwide, was ordered to pay a $ 1.2 million fine by a French court for spying on its French staff, as well as certain customers, during years. The Flatpack furniture group was accused of violating the privacy of employees by reviewing records […]
