Tag: Belgium
Finland retained the title of the happiest country for the sixth year in a row
After Finland, Denmark and Iceland are in the top three, and Israel and the Netherlands are in the top five. Other countries in the top ten are Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand. Germany fell two places from last year to 16th place, while the US, UK and France ranked 15th, 19th and 21st […]
The viewers have spoken! The Danes are the tenth most attractive people in the world
Most of us expats – despite rapid globalization and our newborns increasingly having their choice of three or even four passports – still identify with a nationality, although we do our best not to identify as too nationalistic! So when a study comes out showing the world’s most attractive nationalities, we know deep down that […]
European Union agrees to new sanctions against Russia on war day
Brussels [Belgium]February 25 (ANI): The European Union on Friday, the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, agreed to a new round of sanctions against Moscow, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. This comes as the tenth package of sanctions adopted by EU member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had promised Ukrainian President […]
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka upsets Doha top seed Andrey Rublev
Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic took down Russian No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday in Doha. Rublev, who survived a third-set tiebreak to defeat Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor in the previous round, fired 10 aces but was unable to break Lehecka’s serve […]
Letter from HE Deniz Çakari, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey
The earthquakes have affected a large area that consists of 10 cities and is home to a total of 13.5 million people, i.e. almost a sixth of the country’s total population. To give you a better idea of the earthquake, the earthquake area is larger than several European countries, such as Austria, Switzerland or Bulgaria, […]
Despite the extreme propaganda, 39 percent of Europeans still doubt Ukraine’s victory
Other respondents are skeptical about Ukraine’s ability to defeat Russia in this war. In addition, the survey found that while 68 percent of respondents believe that the attack on Ukraine is an attack on Europe as a whole, there is still a significant number of people who are not convinced. Moreover, more than a third […]
Pak Foreign Office orders Pakistani embassies in European countries not to issue visas to Afghans
Islamabad [Pakistan]February 13 (ANI): Following an alleged visa scandal, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has ordered Pakistani embassies in European countries not to issue visas to Afghan nationals until further orders, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. According to ARY News, the Ministry of External Affairs issued instructions to all embassies across Europe to stop issuing visas to […]
EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions […]
World Economic Forum ’23: Participants braced for profound systemic transformation
It says a lot about this gathering that the managing directors and chairmen of most of Denmark’s largest companies – including the managers responsible for Mærsk, Carlsberg, DSV, Lego Group, Novo Nordisk, PensionDenmark, Vestas and Ørsted – will be present, but they won’t even be considered VIPs. So it’s no wonder snipers can be seen […]
ATP roundup: Jack Draper reaches Adelaide semi-finals
Jack Draper of Great Britain advanced to the Adelaide International 2 semi-finals in Australia on Thursday with a 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory over third seed Karen Khachanov of Russia. Draper delivered 10 aces and had just two break points (saving one) in the quarter-final match, avenging last week’s loss to Khachanov in Adelaide. Draper, 21, […]
Denmark is looking for a third consecutive handball world championship
Is Denmark strong enough to do it back-to-back-to-back and become the first team in history to win a hat-trick of WC titles in men’s handball. Can they go all the way or will they fall short in their bid to win the final on January 29? With potential match-winners Mikkel Hansen and Mathias Gidsel along […]
Denmark is looking for a third consecutive handball world championship
Is Denmark strong enough to do it back-to-back-to-back and become the first team in history to win a hat-trick of WC titles in men’s handball. Can they go all the way or will they fall short in their bid to win the final on January 29? With potential match-winners Mikkel Hansen and Mathias Gidsel along […]
Iran Handball wins over S. Korea in friendly match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s handball team defeated Asian heavyweight South Korea 32-30 in a friendly on Sunday night. – Sports News – Iran had earlier lost to Poland (32-27) and Belgium (35-31) in the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland and went past Morocco 29-28. Team Melli played four warm-up matches as part of preparations […]
Sports Round-Up: Jonas Vingegaard wins Denmark’s answer to Sports Personality of the Year
No one could deserve the award more than him. Team Jumbo-Visma rider Jonas Vingegaard won at the age of 26 for the first time in his career in Saturday’s Sports Name of the Year, receiving the award from the Danish Sports Confederation and Team Denmark in Herning. The Dane had a terrific season. He won […]
Iran edge Morocco in Poland’s handball tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s handball team edged past Morocco 29-28 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland on Friday night. – Sports News – Iran had previously lost to Poland (32-27) and Belgium (35-31) in the tournament. Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly with South Korea on January 8. Team Melli is […]
Iran loses to Belgium in Poland handball tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s handball team was defeated by Belgium 35-31 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland on Thursday evening. – Sports News – Iran, who had lost to Poland 32-27 in their first match, face Morocco on Friday. Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly with South Korea on January 8. […]
Poland’s handball team beats Iran at the 4 Nations Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Poland’s handball team defeated Iran 32-27 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland on Wednesday night. – Sports News – Iran play Belgium and Morocco on Thursday and Friday respectively. Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly with South Korea on January 8. Team Melli is competing in the tournament […]
Denmark woke up to its warmest January temperatures ever on New Year’s Day
Denmark experienced its warmest January temperatures ever on New Year’s Day – or at least since records began in 1874. And even more bizarrely, the new record of 12.6 degrees, measured at Abed on Lolland, was recorded at 04:50 in the middle of the night! The previous record of 12.4 was set in Sønderborg in […]
Iran’s handball team competes in the 4 Nations Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national handball team will participate in the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland. – Sports News – Team Melli will compete in the tournament as part of preparations for the 2023 IHF World Men’s Championship, which will be held in Poland and Sweden from January 11-29. Iran face Poland on January […]
Life expectancy in the US drops to lowest in a generation
The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of opioid overdose deaths reduced life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row in 2021, with a child born that year expected to live 76.4 years, the lowest since 1996. according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and […]
Knowledge Smart City will be built on 5,000 hectares in UP at a cost of $42 billion
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]December 18 (ANI): Team Yogi (Government of Uttar Pradesh), which has been successful in garnering foreign investment for the state through its road shows abroad, has signed an MoU with Austin University in San Francisco, USA, to build a Knowledge Smart City at the cost of $42 billion (about Rs 35,000 crore). […]
Global investors interested in agriculture, infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]December 14 (ANI): Investors from various countries across the world have submitted investment offers in many sectors in Uttar Pradesh including agriculture, tourism and infrastructure. This comes as delegations from the Yogi Adityanath government are visiting various foreign countries to invest in the state. According to an official statement, investors from countries […]
Will Canada have a better chance at the next World Cup?
Qatar 2022 was a momentous occasion for the Canadian soccer team, as it marked their second ever appearance in the ultimate tournament. The second occasion was in 1986, so it was also the first time many fans got to see them on the world stage. Despite the early exit from the Winter World Cup, there […]
EU countries multiply trade with Russia RIA
Some member states have increased trade turnover by more than 200%, the news agency says Three quarters of EU member states increased their trade with Russia in the first eight months of 2022, RIA Novosti reported on Saturday, citing data collected from the bloc’s various national statistics departments. Russia’s trade with Bulgaria and Greece reportedly […]
Official: Bulgaria and Romania outside Schengen, Croatia is included
Croatia has received approval to join Schengen from January 1, 2023, Croatian officials said, quoted by Reuters. However, Bulgaria and Romania remain outside the Schengen area, it became known from a statement by EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.” The final step is complete! The Council’s decision has been adopted – it is now officially […]
UP ministers hold roadshows in Germany, Belgium to attract investment
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]December 8 (ANI): To make the UP Global Investors Summit 2023 a success and attract foreign investment in Uttar Pradesh, the overseas tour of a delegation of ministers kicked off on Thursday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has drawn up a major action plan for Uttar Pradesh’s global branding ahead of the Global […]
The EU will end long waits for permits to build wind and solar projects
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Last month, EU energy ministers agreed in principle on emergency regulations aimed at speeding up the issuance of wind and solar permits while EU officials negotiate wider measures set out in the REPowerEU plan. REPowerEU, which will be incorporated into the Renewable Energy Directive pending agreement by EU officials, is a package of […]
Belgium begins trial against Brussels bombings
BRUSSELS – Belgium is opening its biggest-ever trial on Monday to determine whether 10 men played a role in the 2016 Islamist suicide bombings in Brussels that killed 32 people and injured more than 300. More than six years after the attacks, President Laurence Massart will on Monday confirm the identities of all parties in […]
US approves yet another missile sale to NATO hope
The move comes amid a wave of proposed arms deals with European allies in recent weeks The US State Department has approved another multimillion-dollar missile sale to Finland, the third in the past month, agreeing to send hundreds of axis-launched munitions to the Nordic country as it seeks membership in the NATO alliance. The Defense […]
President Droupadi Murmu receives credentials from five envoys
New Delhi [India]November 28 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received credentials from foreign envoys of five nations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. “President Droupadi Murmu was felicitated by Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh High Commissioner; Mr. Ibrahim Shaheeb, Maldives High Commissioner; and Dr. Abdulnasser Jamal Hussain Mohammed Alshaali, UAE Ambassador at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” the […]
US approves another missile sale to NATO claimants
The move comes amid a wave of proposed arms deals with European allies in recent weeks The US State Department has approved another multimillion-dollar missile sale to Finland, the third in the past month, agreeing to send hundreds of axis-launched munitions to the Nordic country as it seeks membership in the NATO alliance. The Defense […]
Right now: Follow the decider between Croatia and Belgium
16.00-18.00 in P4 FootballWC men’s group stage16.00 Croatia-Belgium (Christian Olsson and Johan Elmander)16.00 Canada-Morocco (Jonas Enarson) Program manager: Alexander Lundholm
Right now: World Cup soccer
Sunday 27 November 14.00-22.00 approx SkisVC premiere – Ruka12.00 20 kilometer freestyle pursuit start ladies (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Selma Jennervall)13.30 20 kilometer freestyle pursuit start men (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Selma Jennervall) FootballWC men’s group stage14.00 Belgium-Morocco (Andreas Matz and Jon Persson)17.00 Croatia-Canada (Christian Olsson)20.00 Spain-Germany (Susanna Andrén and Johan Elmander) FootballQualification […]
Right now: Canada shocks Croatia
Sunday 27 November 14.00-22.00 approx SkisVC premiere – Ruka12.00 20 kilometer freestyle pursuit start ladies (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Selma Jennervall)13.30 20 kilometer freestyle pursuit start men (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Selma Jennervall) FootballWC men’s group stage14.00 Belgium-Morocco (Andreas Matz and Jon Persson)17.00 Croatia-Canada (Christian Olsson)20.00 Spain-Germany (Susanna Andrén and Johan Elmander) FootballQualification […]
Right now: Belgium vs Morocco
Sunday 27 November 14.00-22.00 approx SkisVC premiere – Ruka12.00 20 kilometer freestyle pursuit start ladies (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Selma Jennervall)13.30 20 kilometer freestyle pursuit start men (Dag Malmqvist, Torgny Mogren and Selma Jennervall) FootballWC men’s group stage14.00 Belgium-Morocco (Andreas Matz and Jon Persson)17.00 Croatia-Canada (Christian Olsson)20.00 Spain-Germany (Susanna Andrén and Johan Elmander) FootballQualification […]
Right Now: Belgium vs. Canada
FootballWC men’s group stageGermany-Japan 1-217.00 Spain-Costa Rica (Susanna Andrén and Jon Persson)20.00 Belgium-Canada (Andreas Matz and Johan Elmander) Program managers: Johan Bengts and Peter Ahnberg
Germany’s ATES technology offers important savings in building emissions
Germany only has two Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) systems in operation, one in Bonn and one in Rostock, but a new study of the climate-friendly ATES technology shows that more than half of the country could benefit from it in the future . An ATES system relies on shallow groundwater sites to transfer and […]
"This result takes us forward": COP27 climate summit ends to help vulnerable countries
Against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, COP27 resulted in countries reaching a package of decisions that reaffirmed their commitment to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. The package also strengthened countries’ actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change, as well as […]
COP27 breakthrough underlines Denmark’s status as a green pioneer
Ahead of the UN climate conference in 2022 hosted by Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh from 7-18 November, the example of Denmark and Scotland – with their pledges to donate ‘Loss and Damage’ funds to the developing countries most affected by climate change – was always going to play heavily on the delegates’ minds. And […]
Romania is the sixth largest producer of cars in the EU
Romania ranks sixth in car production in the EU with an average of more than 40,000 cars per month, Hotnews reported, noting that Romania produces more cars than countries such as Italy and Hungary, but less than the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The latest report from the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) for the […]
Supporters of Russia’s sanctions are some of its biggest NYT buyers
Several countries opposed to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine have increased Russian imports since February, data cited by the New York Times show A number of countries have dramatically increased their average monthly import volumes from Russia since the start of Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine compared to the previous five years, according to trade […]
5 years ago, Catalonia declared its independence
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
Catalonia declared independence 5 years ago
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
Sport Round-Up: Brøndby bought by American company
Today has been a historic day for Danish football! Brøndby IF’s chairman, Jan Bech Andersen, has today sold the majority of shares in the club to the American company Global Football Holdings. Participating in a pan-European stableAround 30 million euros will be injected into the club. The new owner has already acquired several European football […]
To drive green industries, the EU buys rare earth metals from Namibia
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Namibia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has said that as part of a provisional deal, his country has agreed with the European Union to sell its rare earths, which are vital to the renewable energy sectors. In an earlier interview with Reuters, EU and Namibian officials said they were developing an agreement […]
President Murmu receives credentials from high commissioners, envoys from five countries
New Delhi [India]October 26 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from the High Commissioner and ambassadors of five countries at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. “The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu received credentials from the Ugandan High Commissioner and Ambassadors to Vietnam, Iran, Sweden and Belgium at a ceremony held at […]
Chip shortage forces Volvo Cars to pause production in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — Volvo Cars will temporarily halt production at its Gothenburg plant in Sweden starting next Monday due to a shortage of semiconductors, the company was quoted by local media on Tuesday. Production will be stopped for at least a week, reported Göteborgs-Posten. The supply problems have persisted since they first appeared […]
France, Spain, Portugal are to build the Barcelona-Marseille gas pipeline
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Replacing plans to extend the so-called MidCat pipeline across the Pyrenees, previously opposed by France, Spain and Portugal, they announced they will build an ocean-based pipeline to transport hydrogen and gas between Barcelona and Marseille. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the pipeline, also known as BarMar, will help pump green hydrogen and […]
ATP summary: Frances Tiafoe fights back in Stockholm
no. 3 seed Frances Tiafoe won two tiebreaks to complete a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) comeback win over Swedish wildcard Elias Ymer in the second round of the Stockholm Open on Thursday in Sweden. Despite Ymer winning 47 of his 59 first-serve points (80 percent) and holding a 20-11 advantage in aces, Tiafoe controlled […]
Insolvencies increase sharply when state support ends
Globally, the number of defaults has increased this year as governments wind down their pandemic support programs. Due to this, the number of payment defaults has been increasing, especially in many Western European countries and in Australia and Canada. We expect the number of insolvent companies to increase strongly from last year, particularly in the […]
Denmark named among the top countries for young professionals
Denmark is one of the world’s best countries for young professionals, according to a new ranking by the American job platform Lensa. Especially with regard to the recent global cost of living crisis, it seems that good career opportunities and financial security are more important than ever for young graduates on the fringes of the […]
NATO starts nuclear exercises
Operation Steady dinner will see the deployment of US B-52 bombers in Europe, with no plans to use live weapons NATO exercises aimed at improving the alliance’s deterrence capabilities, with strategic jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, begin on Monday, amid heightened tensions with Russia over the Ukraine conflict. The “Steadfast Noon” exercises will run […]
Finland joins a growing group of countries that restrict international oil and gas financing, so Norway is the only Nordic country that does not do so.
At the COP26 summit in November 2021, 39 countries and financial institutions, including Finland, signed the Glasgow Declaration On international public support for the clean energy transition, in which signatories commit to ending direct international public funding of fossil fuels by the end of 2022, except in exceptional circumstances, and to fully prioritize their public […]
Apple was forced to change iPhone chargers in the EU due to new regulations
BRUSSELS, Belgium: To comply with new rules aimed at standardizing charging ports for most electronic devices, Apple will have to change chargers for its iPhones sold in the EU starting in fall 2024. The reform, the first of its kind in the world, was passed in the European Parliament this week and confirms an earlier […]
Number of non-EU nationals asked to leave Italy rises by over 2,000% in Q2
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, said the number of non-EU nationals ordered to leave Italy rose by more than 2,000 percent from April to June, compared with January to March. Eurostat added that in the second quarter Italy ordered 6,020 people to leave its territory, compared with 260 in the first quarter […]
The EU is worried when the bird flu spreads at record levels in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union’s food safety agency said that with nearly 50 million poultry culled this year, Europe is experiencing its worst bird flu crisis, raising the risk of widespread infections next season. Because of the damage caused by avian influenza to flocks, the possibility of trade restrictions and the risk of human transmission, […]
‘Enough of the mumbling’, EU lawmakers cut her hair in support of Iran’s protests
Brussels [Belgium]October 5 (ANI): A European lawmaker cut off her hair during a debate in parliament to express solidarity with Iranian women amid the ongoing protest in the country, following the death of Mahsa Amini. Speaking to the EU debate in Strasbourg, Swedish politician Abir Al Sahlani said: “We, the people and the citizens of […]
Tesla now operates more than 10,000 Superchargers in Europe
These six new locations are located in Spain, France, Belgium and Germany and will offer more charging options for customers traveling in the region. The fast and reliable network continues to support periods of heavy traffic despite the increased number of Tesla vehicles on the road and the opening of selected locations to non-Tesla EVs. […]
Ukrainian forces break through Russian lines in key Kherson advance
Ukrainian forces on Monday achieved their biggest breakthrough in the Kherson region since the war began, bursting through the Russian front and advancing along the Dnipro River to threaten Russian supply lines. In Zaporizhzhia, the UN nuclear watchdog said the head of the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant had been released. Read our live blog to […]
International Round-Up: Russian ambassador again summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Absolutely crazy”Denmark’s dissent will be accompanied by the eighth round of EU sanctions adopted against Russia since the conflict began. The area of Ukraine that Russia has illegally annexed is more than twice the size of Denmark. “It’s absolutely crazy what Russia and Putin are up to,” Kofod said, stressing that the actions are “an […]
“Totally unacceptable”: EU warns after leaks found in Nord Stream gas pipelines
Brussels [Belgium]September 28 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday expressed deep concern over damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, the strategic infrastructure connecting Russia to Europe. Borrell warned that any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is “completely unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united […]
The Baltic States must increase the capacity for offshore wind power seven times by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The leaders of nations bordering the Baltic Sea agreed on Tuesday to sevenfold their offshore wind power generation by 2030, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters here after hosting the Baltic Sea Energy Security Summit. Alongside Denmark, the declaration was also signed by Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden […]
Business Round-Up: House prices will fall, economists predict
Data from Boligsiden reveals that the price of villas and townhouses fell by 1 percent in July due to high inflation, while the price of apartments fell by 1.5 percent. Economists expect further declines in autumn and winter. When seasonally adjusted, this is the biggest decline in more than a decade. According to Jeppe Juul […]
Dancing in the Dark: A high school musical starring Sanna Marin as the “Prom Minister”
Autio is the same photographer who ran into the prime minister “by accident” at a music festival in mid-July and took a photo of her in shorts and a leather jacket, which circulated in the social and mainstream media. In the leaked videos Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin is dancing and singing for the camera with exaggerated […]
July inflation in the euro area at 8.9 percent on an annual basis
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, confirmed that inflation in the euro zone hit a new record high of 8.9 percent year-on-year in July, with core measures, excluding the most volatile components, also rising. Consumer prices in the 19 eurozone countries rose 0.1 percent month-on-month in July, the highest since the launch of […]
DC United D Brendan Hines-Ike (foot) out for the season
DC United defender Brendan Hines-Ike will miss the rest of the season after undergoing foot surgery, the team announced Friday. Hines-Ike, 27, is expected to be sidelined for about 4 1/2 to six months after his surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury on Thursday. Dr. Robert Anderson of Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics […]
New test center for Empire State-sized turbines may be located in North Jutland
The location of a new 2,800-hectare test center, with eight 450-meter-tall turbines the size of the Empire State Building (antenna and all), will be confirmed by the end of the year. It concerns three locations in North Jutland: Tønder, Esbjerg and one across Brønderslev and Jammerbugt municipalities. The site will be selected by a panel […]
Italy accused of cocaine smuggling
The district attorney accused the over 60-year-old Italian of a large-scale drug offense. The man attempted to smuggle 993.78 grams of cocaine into Iceland for sale and distribution domestically for his own profit. The accused was carrying drugs hidden in cans in a suitcase he had with him as a passenger on a flight from […]
World Cup 2022 in Qatar: who are the favourites?
As always in world football, the favorites for the World Cup are familiar names. At the top of the world list, in addition to Brazil, which is naturally at the top of the favorite list, good roles are also expected from Argentina, France and Spain. Along with England and Belgium, there are promising competitors for […]
Confucius Institutes: A Trojan Horse That Breaches the Security of Nations Worldwide
Peking [China]July 28 (ANI): The Confucius Institutes have been the subject of far more serious charges than being an instrument of propaganda. With about 530 Confucius Institutes globally, these centers have come under heavy scrutiny for allegations of spying, espionage and academic censorship among other allegations, The HK Post reported. These conspicuous institutes have often […]
Citizens’ assemblies could lead the way to better democracies
Citizens’ assemblies play an integral role in the development of smart cities, enabling people to become more involved in decision-making processes, writes Paul Budde. OVER THE YEARS I have regularly mentioned my involvement in smart cities. I have been involved in this for over a decade. It was obviously my background in the application of […]
Lintilä: Moscow uses energy to break up the EU
Voluntary reductions are to be achieved through coordination, fuel switching, temperature limits and information campaigns by the end of March 2023. However, the member states start preparing for next winter by saving gas from August. “Moscow is trying to use energy to break up the EU. Solidarity and unity are the only options in this […]
England meet Sweden in the semi-finals of the Women’s Euro 2022
Sheffield [UK]July 26 (ANI): England host Sweden in the semi-finals of the Women’s Euro 2022 on Tuesday here at Bramall Lane and the hosts will look to secure a place in the final of the competition for the first time since 2009. “The England team is ready to play its best game tomorrow against Sweden, […]
China’s Wang Qiang, Zhu Lin reach round of 16 in WTA Prague Open
PRAGUE, July 25 (Xinhua) — China’s Wang Qiang reached the second round of the WTA Prague Open after edging past Rebecca Peterson of Sweden 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Monday. “It’s warmer today than the previous two days. My opponent hit the ball so fast, which made me a little uncomfortable in the first set, […]
Roundup: Duplantis, Amusan break world records in athletics worlds
EUGENE, United States, July 24 (Xinhua) — Sweden’s star pole vaulter Armand Duplantis added a centimeter to his own world record, and Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan broke the women’s 100m hurdles world record as the 2022 World Athletics Championships concluded here on Sunday. The 22-year-old Duplantis sealed his first WC title after clearing the bar of […]
EU to members: Reduce gas use after new Putin warning
BRUSSELS, Belgium: After President Vladimir Putin warned that Russian gas and oil sent to Europe could be further reduced and even stopped, the European Union this week called on member states to cut gas use by 15 percent by March. After a 10-day shutdown for annual maintenance, supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which […]
Women’s European Championship 2022: Sweden set up SF clash against England after 1-0 win over Belgium
Corduroy [UK]July 23 (ANI): An extension by Linda Sembrant helped Sweden set up a Euro 2022 semi-final tie with England after a 1-0 win over Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday. Sweden were heading into the match as favourites. The score reading in their favor doesn’t really capture the level of competition in the game […]
Right now: Sportextra ahead of Sweden’s European Championship quarter-final
19.00-23.00 FootballEC, quarter-final21.00Sweden-Belgium (Susanna Andrén) Hosts: Håkan Eng and Gustav Jakobsson
WTA recap: Anett Kontaveit cruises into Hamburg quarterfinals
Top seed Anett Kontaveit won 6-3, 6-2 over Rebecca Peterson of Sweden on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Hamburg European Open in Germany. Kontaveit, Estonia, broke Peterson’s service five times during his victory. She meets German Andrea Petkovic on Thursday. Fourth seed Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus scored a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aleksandra […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Stanway’s late extra time goal helps England defeat Spain 2-1, reach semi-final
Sussex [UK]July 21 (ANI): Georgia Stanway’s astonishing extra time helped England reach the semi-finals of the Women’s European Championship 2022 after defeating Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Spain frustrated their opposition throughout the match’s 90 minutes, dominating possession and shots. Other time-stopping techniques used by them did not allow England to reach their full potential […]
Germany fearless ahead of their quarter-final match against Austria in the Women’s European Championship 2022
Brentford [UK]July 21 (ANI): Germany “can not fear failure”, said manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, as they prepare to face Austria on July 21 in the quarterfinals of the 2022 European Women’s Championship. The eight-time Euro winners will prepare to face neighbors Austria in the quarter-finals of the competition. Germany will be favorites to win the match […]
Ireland closes borders on non-Ukrainian refugees
DUBLIN – Ireland has been forced to close its visa-free open borders to refugees after it ran out of beds for Ukrainian refugees last week. Ireland has received more than 43,000 refugees since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February. However, officials said so many beds are now occupied by refugees from other countries that […]
Matthaeus, Schweinsteiger join the fan community of German women’s soccer teams
BERLIN, July 20 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the German women’s team’s last eight rounds, soccer icons such as Lothar Matthaeus and Bastian Schweinsteiger have joined the fan community. Crossing swords with Austria at the European Championships 2022 in England on Thursday night seems to follow with a growing enthusiasm in the country. 2014 world champion […]
Iceland is eliminated from the European Championship
Iceland is eliminated from the 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship after a draw against France. Iceland ended up third in their group after all three games – against Belgium, Italy and France – ended in 1-1 draws. Team captain Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir told RÚV that she was proud of the team’s performance, […] The […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Belgium wins the first QF qualifier ever after a 1-0 win over Italy
Corduroy [UK]July 19 (ANI): Belgium took their first qualification for the quarter-finals of the Women’s European Championship 2022 after Tine De Caigny struck in the second half and gave her team a 1-0 victory over Italy in their last Group D match on Monday. The day began with scorching heat for both sides in Manchester […]
NATO chief: We will welcome Ireland if it wants to join
BRUSSELS, Belgium: NATO has said that Ireland would be welcome to join the European Defense Organization, according to Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Stoltenberg acknowledged Ireland’s military neutrality and noted that NATO would never pressure any country to join the alliance. “It’s always something they do of their own free will,” added Stoltenberg, quoted by the Irish […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Sweden, the Netherlands go to QFs after registering thumping wins
Corduroy [UK]July 18 (ANI): A position by Manchester City star Filippa Angeldahl helped Sweden reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship 2022 after defeating Portugal 5-0 in Leigh Sports Village on Sunday. Sweden took the lead in the 21st minute when Filippa Angeldal knocked in from close range a corner from Jonna Andersson. She followed […]
The EU removes the last obstacle to Croatia’s adoption of the euro currency
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union (EU) has removed the last obstacles for Croatia to adopt the euro currency, the first expansion of the currency bloc in almost a decade. EU finance ministers approved three related laws enabling Croatia to become the 20th member of the eurozone on 1 January. Lithuania was the last country to […]
The EU is urging other covid-19 boosters for 60- to 79-year-olds
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Amid a new increase in covid-19 affecting the continent, European Union officials spoke about the importance of vaccinating people aged 60 to 79, along with other vulnerable people. In a statement, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said: “With cases and hospital stays increasing again as we enter the summer […]
The Icelandic national team starts the European Championship with a draw
Iceland’s women’s representation in the World Cup tied yesterday evening in the opening match with Belgium – both teams scored one goal. The Icelanders attacked the Belgian goal for some time, and the goal was scored shortly after the second half of the match, following a head shot by Berglind Björg. The Belgians, however, quickly […]
Leaked "Uber files" the exhibition company lobbied for Finnish taxi reforms
Leaked internal records have shed new light on ride-hailing company Uber’s close ties to high-ranking executives around the world. The documents show, among other things, that the company systematically broke laws to establish its business in new markets. The internal documents were first released to the British newspaper The Guardian, which then shared the files […]
Australian Labor is not alone. Left parties are making a comeback
One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s gains follow a pattern among the main center-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and workers-based parties are re-emerging and now hold offices (alone or in coalition) in all Scandinavia and in Germany, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. Where the last […]
Unforgettable weekend as Denmark hosts the Grand Depart
Denmark’s journey towards hosting the Grand Depart of the Tour de France began seven years ago in November 2015, when the news first came about the bid. Within eight months, an official bid was proposed by the government and then mayor Frank Jensen. So maybe Lukas Graham was supposed to play their classic song ‘7 […]
First NATO member ratifies bloc expansion
Canada is the first of the alliance’s 30 members to formally approve membership for Sweden and Finland Canadian lawmakers have voted to ratify NATO membership for Stockholm and Helsinki, after the US-led military collective met in Brussels to sign accession protocols for the two Nordic nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced drawn on Tuesday, where […]
The expansion of the NATO bloc receives first member ratification
Canada is the first of the alliance’s 30 members to formally approve membership for Sweden and Finland Canadian lawmakers have voted to ratify NATO membership for Stockholm and Helsinki after the US-led military bloc met in Brussels to sign accession protocols for the two Nordic nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced drawn on Tuesday, which […]
First NATO member ratifies bloc expansion
Canada is the first of the alliance’s 30 members to formally approve membership for Sweden and Finland Canadian lawmakers have voted to ratify NATO membership for Stockholm and Helsinki, after the US-led military collective met in Brussels to sign accession protocols for the two Nordic nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the move on Tuesday, […]
First member ratifies new NATO expansion
Canada is the first of the bloc’s 30 members to formally approve membership for Sweden and Finland Canadian lawmakers have voted to ratify NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, after the US-led military bloc met in Brussels to sign accession protocols for the two Nordic countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the move on Tuesday, […]
Finland and Sweden are approaching NATO membership
30 member countries have signed the accession protocols for the two Nordic countries Both Finland and Sweden have taken a step closer to becoming full members of NATO after the ambassadors from all 30 member countries of the US-led bloc on Tuesday signed accession protocols for the two Nordic countries. The accession ceremony was held […]
