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Finland is the safest travel destination in the world
Fortunately, there are many places in the world that are safe to travel to based on various metrics. In this article, we explore some of the safest countries to travel to based on factors such as murders, assaults, traffic deaths, natural disaster riskand global peace index. Finland Finland is consistently classified as the safest country […]
Hypo: A new incentive trap makes it difficult to sell housing in Finland
“Swapping your home usually means swapping the collateral, and you can’t bring the fixed interest rate you previously negotiated to another bank. By postponing the decision to move, you can save hundreds per month,” the review reads. The trap already touches a million people, because the sharp rise in reference interest rates has made the […]
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 […]
Copenhagen ranked among top cities for cycling
Flat to unsuitableThe article went on to praise the city as a top tourism destination for cycling – thanks in large part to its miles of themed cycling routes and a flatness conducive to even the most unfit visitor getting involved. CNN highlighted the Bjarke Ingles architecture-themed route and the Harbor Circle route as two […]
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 bears of the Helsinki Zoo wake up
Bears also enjoy scratching their thick winter fur in trees, snow and on a swing. They even slid down snowy hills looking for treats buried under the snow, freshly dug grass being a particular favorite. According to the zookeepers, the bears slept exceptionally well while hibernating, and did not wake up once during the long […]
Helsinki Zoo bears play in the snow after hibernation
According to the staff of the Korkeasaari zoo, the fresh snow that fell during the night made the bears go outside on Saturday.
Cost of attending an international school in Copenhagen on par with private education fees paid by the British in the 1980s
The cheapest international school in Copenhagen costs only 3,665 US dollars per year in fees, according to International Schools Databasewhich puts it on par with the amount typically demanded by a British private school in the early 1980s. Between 1991 and 2016, private school fees in the UK rose by 550 per cent, far outstripping […]
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 […]
5 Swiss who nobly served Russia
Some of them were tutors to Russia’s royal heirs, while others helped rebuild Moscow after it was burned down by the French. Still others crushed the enemies of their new homeland on the battlefield. 1. Domenico Trezzini Nadezhda Pivovarova (CC BY-SA) The architect and engineer Domenico Andrea Trezzini was working on building forts in Denmark […]
Xinhua World News Roundup at 0130 GMT, 11 December
STOCKHOLM – The Nobel Prize ceremony was held last Saturday in the Swedish capital. This year’s award winners received their awards in the Concert Hall. This year’s laureates include: Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger (Physics); Carolyn R. Bertozzi, K. Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal (Chemistry); Svante Paabo (physiology or medicine); Annie Ernaux […]
Stockholm will host the Nobel Prize ceremony in 2022
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — The Nobel Prize ceremony was held on Saturday in the Swedish capital. This year’s award winners received their awards in the Concert Hall. This year’s laureates include: Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger (Physics); Carolyn R. Bertozzi, K. Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal (Chemistry); Svante Paabo (physiology or […]
Cryptocurrencies have no value: Bernanke
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Cryptocurrencies have no value whatsoever and therefore cannot shake the financial system, Ben Bernanke, winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, was quoted as saying by Dagens Nyheter (DN) on Wednesday. . Bernanke dismissed the crash for cryptocurrencies, saying that “I think cryptocurrencies so far have not proven to […]
5 Dutchmen who nobly served Russia
As born sailors and shipbuilders, the Dutch made a huge contribution to the creation of the regular Russian navy. As captains they gave that honor on more than one occasion with their victories in battle. 1. Franz Timmerman Franz Timmerman. Adriaan Schoonebeek At the end of the 1680s, Tsar Peter I, who in the following […]
International Round-Up: Greenland permanently moves its clocks forward in 2023
Greenland will move closer to Europe next year. No, this is not a question of plate tectonics, but time zones! Its national parliament has decided that 2023 will be the year it moves its clocks one hour closer to the motherland. Or rather, it does not return them. As usual, it switches to summer time […]
Hypo: The Finnish housing market has not seen a drop in prices since 1995
The slowdown is mainly due to the increase in housing costs due to the sharp, inflation-driven rise in interest rates. Consumer prices have recently risen the fastest since the 1980s, when interest rates rose to the level of early 2009. According to Helsingin Sanomat. Juho KeskinenHypo’s economist stated to the newspaper that the change is […]
Elton John Rockets Towards Retirement at LA’s Dodger Stadium
Los Anegeles – Forty-seven years after taking the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in a sequined baseball uniform as the world’s biggest pop star, Elton John took to the same stage Sunday night wearing a bedazzled Dodgers bathrobe, a uniform more fitting for a 75-year-old man on the verge of retirement. The crowd […]
The climate meeting in Egypt: “chaotic” and “Sweden has lost as a leading country”. The globe directly from COP27
The world is heading for a temperature increase of at least 2.5 degrees Celsius unless emissions are reduced quickly. According to the Paris Agreement, for example, Sweden must reduce its emissions by 63 percent from the 1990 level by 2030. With the current budget, the Swedish government will not reach the emission reduction targets. Climate […]
Bears hibernate in Helsinki’s Korkeasaari Zoo
Big, brown animals usually sign up until February.
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania IV, which is being built for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company, was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard today. TT-Line, a major player in maritime traffic between mainland Australia and Tasmania, has ordered two identical Spirit of Tasmania vessels from RMC. The extensive project is the largest single foreign sale […]
Seismic activity at Mýrdalsjökull
Today at noon a 3.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Mýrdalsjökull. Salóme Jórunn Bernhardðsdóttir, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, says seismic activity has increased somewhat within this glacier. Just before eight o’clock, an earthquake with magnitude 3 was recorded, and around half past five – with a magnitude of 2.8. There […]
ATP compilation: Wild card Andy Murray advances in Spain
British wild card Andy Murray took down Spanish sixth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-5, 6-2 in the first round at the Gijon Open on Tuesday in Gijon, Spain. Davidovich Fokina had a 27-21 edge in the winners, but he committed 25 unforced errors while Murray had just six. Murray also saved four of six break […]
Summary of Xinhua world news at 1530 GMT, 10 October
Kyiv – Several explosions occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi district here in the Ukrainian capital on Monday morning, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told The Telegram. The explosions have resulted in casualties, according to the press service of the state rescue service in Kyiv. (Ukraine-Explosions) – – – – MOSCOW – The Crimean Bridge explosion was undoubtedly […]
3 economists share the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics
© Provided by Xinhua The foundations of modern banking research were laid in the early 1980s by the laureates, whose analyzes have been “of great practical importance in regulating financial markets and managing financial crises,” the Royal Academy of Sciences said in a statement. STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences […]
Ben S Bernanke, Douglas W Diamond, Philip H Dybvig were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics
Stockholm [Sweden]October 10 (ANI): Sweden’s Riksbank Prize in Economic Science in memory of Alfred Nobel was awarded on Monday to Ben S Bernanke, Douglas W Diamond and Philip H Dybvig for their research work on banking regulation and how financial crises should be handled. “BREAKING NEWS: The Royal Academy of Sciences has decided to award […]
2nd LD Writethru: 3 Economists Share 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences decided Monday to award the 2022 Swedish Riksbank Prize in Economic Science in memory of Alfred Nobel to Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises.” This year’s laureates in economic sciences “have significantly advanced […]
1st LD: 3 economists share the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2022 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig “for research on banks and financial crises .” In an on-site phone interview, Diamond said the […]
Three American economists win the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics
The Royal Academy of Sciences announced on Monday that three US-based economists won the 2022 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences “for research on banks and financial crises.” The winners are Ben Bernanke, former head of the US Federal Reserve and currently at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC; Douglas Diamond at the University of […]
US warning to Russia
The United States is warning Russia to continue its war into areas belonging to NATO allies, and former CIA director and Army General David Petraeus says the United States is ready to respond with full force if Putin uses nuclear weapons. Are we approaching a war between the US and Russia? The Texas gubernatorial race […]
An Introduction to Champagne: Things You Didn’t Know
The end of the year isn’t complete without bubbles, just like Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without turkey or candy. It is usual and expected. If so, why? Do you think it’s the allure of opulence that comes with a bottle Champagne? What’s better than hearing a bottle of Champagne open with anticipation […]
On screens in September: Why reboot is one of the ugliest words in cinema
Let us start again” … in the 1820s it sounded like mission impossible from a doctor to a gout sufferer; in the 1960s, as something Nancy Sinatra might say during a flip-flop break; and since the 1980s, our most common office announcement. Usually it is followed by moaning. Perhaps that’s why the TV and film […]
Copenhagen serves the most expensive espressos in Europe
Most people are aware The Economist’s Big Mac Index: an indication of purchasing power parity worldwide. It also helps explain why wages have to be much higher in certain countries. In Denmark, by spending the equivalent of 50 dollars in local currency, you can afford to buy nine of the burgers against 30 in index […]
Bittersweet EC 2022 aftermath: England’s success could mean Danish misery
Danish fans watched England win a tense extra-time tie against Germany yesterday and given their history with their southern neighbours, it’s a fair bet they’ll be rooting for the Lionesses. However, there is a sting in the story. The postponement of Euro 2021 to July 2022 has given UEFA a smaller window than usual for […]
Earthquakes in the south of Iceland
Yesterday at 10:58 pm an earthquake with magnitude 4.2 was recorded on the south side of Mýrdalsjökull. Several smaller shocks followed. Salóme Jórunn Bernhardðsdóttir, an expert on natural hazards at the Institute of Meteorology, says in an interview with a news agency that there is often some seismic activity in Mýrdalsjökull in late summer and […]
The small talk of the birds – and Susanne Åkesson answers bird questions
Why was there a magpie egg in the hen house? How fast does a tower glider fly? Do only male birds sing? Where do the parents of the tallow chicks sleep at night? Yes, Nature Mornings listeners never cease to marvel, and wonder, at the mysteries of nature. And we get a lot of questions […]
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 […]
ATP roundup: Fifth seed falls in Hamburg’s premiere
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain defeated fifth-seeded Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands 6-4, 6-4, to open the main draw of the Hamburg European Open Monday in Hamburg, Germany. The 25th ranked player in the world, van de Zandschulp encountered six double errors in the match when he fell to world number 35 Fokina, […]
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 […]
Seven years on the way: the Tour de France stars are finally here
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. “Soon I will be 60” … to be fair Greg LeMond turned […]
It’s Magnificent! Denmark ready for Le Tour
Looking through the history of the Tour de France, the race has provided many exciting moments over the years. Fighting cyclists collideBut this year’s edition, the 109th in history, will offer a different flavor than all of its predecessors.From 1-3. July it is in Denmark for the first time ever! Not only that, but the […]
CPH Jazz Festival 2022: Scandinavian six with the most saxophone appeal
Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2022 has a lot to offer, although it is clear that the program has been hit by the corona epidemic – there are fewer big names from abroad this year. However, it is a blessing in disguise as it allows you to discover local talents. Moreover, most of these musicians can easily […]
* New * The train disaster in Dalarna in 1980
11-year-old Johanna and her classmates are standing on the platform in Borlänge. They have saved money throughout the semester and are now going on a school trip to Furuvik in Gävle. When the train enters the station, they run before 19-year-old George, who is on his way to the restaurant school in Sandviken. The children […]
Julian Assange has no prayer for the Empire of Lies
Wikileaks co-founder is on his way to a screening trial of politicians desperate for votes After several years on the run from various governments, Wikileaks editor Julian Assange now seems to be on his way to the United States, where he can expect to face a show trial during the election year built on a […]
Part 1/2. The scandal at Huseby – the return of the Royal House
Florence Stephens grows up on the mighty estate Huseby mill outside Växjö. She is a skilled rider with a strong sense of animals, but seems to have a harder time deciding which people to trust. In 1957, the Huseby scandal broke out, a shaking tangle with branches all the way up to the royal house. […]
Report: Copenhagen among the world’s best for balancing work and private life
The United States is fightingOslo finished at the top of the rankings, followed by Bern, Helsinki, Zurich and Copenhagen, while Geneva, Ottawa, Sydney, Stuttgart and Munich finished in the top 10. Cape Town ranked last, ahead of Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo and Bangkok. Seattle was the top-ranked U.S. city in 32nd place – the […]
Part 2/2: The Bird Singing Night 2022
Two minutes after midnight, the eight-hour live broadcast starts – a special program from the Naturmorgon editorial staff. Reporters and bird experts follow how the birds wake up from north to south. The hosts Mats Ottosson and Jenny Berntson Djurvall holds together this mastodon broadcast from an outdoor studio in Osaby in Småland. The five […]
Part 1/2: The Bird Singing Night 2022
Two minutes after midnight, the eight-hour live broadcast starts – a special program from the Naturmorgon editorial staff. Reporters and bird experts follow how the birds wake up from north to south. The hosts Mats Ottosson and Jenny Berntson Djurvall holds together this mastodon broadcast from an outdoor studio in Osaby in Småland. The five […]
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to NATO in response to Russia
Bern, Switzerland – Switzerland’s fabulous neutral status is facing its biggest test in decades, with the Ministry of Defense leaning closer to Western military powers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense is preparing a report on security options that include joint military exercises with NATO countries and “refilling” ammunition, Paelvi […]
This week’s editorial: Silence before the storm?
The war in Ukraine has gone into hibernation. A clearer picture emergesThe Russian campaign to occupy Kyiv was powerful, but disappeared and ended in a victory for the Ukrainians: militarily as well as morally. The Western world held its breath as the Russians approached in 50-kilometer-long columns of armored vehicles. They stopped, suffered heavy losses […]
Events in early May: Boy George… and ‘Dick’
Boy George Aliens and Iconsongoing, ending June 4, opening hours TBC; Gallery Oxholm, Pile Alle 25, Frederiksberg; gallerioxholm.dkOn Saturday, a new exhibition was opened with the artwork by Boy George, which runs at Galleri Oxholm until the beginning of June. Since his first show in Monaco in November 2019, the former Culture Club singer has […]
Tordyveln flies in the twilight of Maria Gripe
When Jonas, Annika and David water flowers on the Selander farm, they find old letters, sent to an Emelie who lived in the 18th century. The letters say about a three-thousand-year-old Egyptian statue in Ringaryd, where they live. Is it still there, and if so, where? David has dreamed of a flower with heart-shaped leaves, […]
St Patrick’s Day 2022: Ten Reasons to Discover Irish Literature
By Lena Hunter You do not have to drink ten pints at your local Irish bar to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. You could just stay in and read a book and still evoke a wave of national pride by familiarizing yourself with this selection of ten must-know literary figures from Emerald Isle. Doing both on […]
The hunt for the oligarchs’ money is escalating
Host:Claes Aronsson Participants and votes:Martin Nordh, CEO of AcuminorKristian Åström, financial commentator EkotUrsula von der Leyen, Chair of the European CommissionClaes Eliassson, Press Manager AB VolvoMikael Damberg, Minister of FinanceElisabeth Svantesson, economic-political spokesperson for the ModeratesJohan Torgeby, CEO of SEBKristin Magnusson Bernard, CEO of Första AP-fondenTomas Tuchel, coach of ChelseaTorbjörn Becker, head of the Östekonomiska […]
VMA in Fagersta, Västmanland County
Participants: Per Anders RudlingAssociate Professor of History at Lund University, Yuri DrapchukUkrainian musician, Agata Szymanska, administrator of the program for gender equality, Folke Bernadotte Academy Khrystyna Brodych, Kievbo, as well as several fleeing Ukrainians and Polish volunteers. Host: Robin [email protected] Reporter: Firas [email protected] Technician: Stina Fagerberg Producer: David [email protected]
* NEW * Sect leader Mother Lilly
Lilly and her disciples form the movement World Light Center, which will be called one of Sweden’s strangest sects. Lilly claims to be a world savior, but defectors testify that for twenty years she rules with threats and violence. The children are particularly vulnerable. When will society step in? Where is the boundary between religious […]
100 masterpieces of Russian literature you should read
From ancient tales to modern novels, we bring you a selection of books that can all be considered timeless classics. Many of them are part of the school program, not only in Russia. 1. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1185) W. W. Norton; 1st edition, 1973 This “tale of woe” about Prince Igor’s unsuccessful campaign […]
The Russian skater Kamila Valieva managed to compete in the Olympics
BEIJING – Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been approved to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics, despite failing a drug test before the game. The Sports Arbitration Court released his verdict less than 12 hours after a hastily arranged hearing that lasted until early Monday morning that the 15-year-old Valieva, […]
The forest rescuer
He is the mastermind behind the method used by forest people and biologists to determine whether a forest has high biological values and he has founded the forest group Steget før. Mats Karström has dedicated his life to giving old-growth forests formal protection. His wish now is that authorities and forest owners take their responsibility […]
Local Round-Up: An unprecedented Supreme Court ruling convicts homeless man of begging
Judges: not discrimination Begging at stations, pedestrian streets, supermarkets and public transport can lead to a 14-day stay in jail, while begging elsewhere can provide a warning and seven days in jail for further offenses. The increased penalties for begging have, except for one case, been used against foreigners. However, the judges in the judgment […]
Chris Hedges: The workers are on the march America’s new class war
Exploited employees across the country are rising up and taking direct action to tackle low pay and appalling working conditions. There is one last hope for the United States. It does not lie in the ballot box. It lies in union organizing and strikes by workers at Amazon, Starbucks, Uber, Lyft, John Deere, Kellogg, the […]
Danish news overview: Dangerous baby pillow recalled due to exploits, it could suffocate infants
Boppy Model Hug & Nest, a pillow / mini mattress designed for babies, has been recalled from the shelves. If the safety instructions are not followed, there is a risk of suffocation, warns the Danish Safety Technology Authority. Three serial numbers If your product has one of these three serial numbers (07079939470000; 00009182000000 or 42091820000), […]
Research shows that face masks halve the distance of airborne pathogens
The findings are important because airborne viral pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2, can be encapsulated and migrated through liquid droplets and aerosols formed during human respiratory functions such as speaking and coughing. Knowing how to reduce this spread can help keep people safe and manage the response to pandemics such as COVID-19, which have led to […]
Icelandic authors and publishers target the international book thief
The mysterious book thief who has been stealing unpublished manuscripts for five years has upset authors, agents, editors, translators and writers. He targeted Icelanders as well, and went to great lengths to deceptively obtain Icelandic texts. As reported by RÚV, following the recent FBI arrest of a man suspected of being behind the thefts – […]
Part 1/2. The scandal at Huseby – the return of the Royal House
Florence Stephens grows up on the mighty estate Huseby mill outside Växjö. She is a skilled rider with a strong sense of animals, but seems to have a harder time deciding which people to trust. In 1957, the Huseby scandal broke out, a shaking tangle with branches all the way up to the royal house. […]
