Tag: CCI
Missing at sea
On October 6, 2011, director Daniel Lind Lagerlöf disappears at the Tjurpannan nature reserve in Bohuslän. When the police end the search, the investigators determine that he fell into the water from slippery rocks and that it was all an accident. Finding the remains of another person But in the search, a strange find has […]
Fun activities on your next trip to Finland
Skiing and snowboarding in Lapland Lapland is a winter wonderland that offers the world’s best skiing and snowboarding experiences. Lapland is popular thanks to its abundant, uninterrupted snow tourist attraction for people interested in outdoor activities. Skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes in Lapland, and many resorts offer slopes suitable for all skill levels. There […]
He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a shop window
The driver lost control of his car and crashed into other vehicles and eventually into the shop window of a hairdresser, in Álfheimakjarnann, Reykjavík. The fire chief says that operations at the scene went better than expected. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to journalists, a woman was injured in the accident and taken to the […]
Unusual lava cave discovered by accident
Near Mývatn, where excavations were being made for the foundations of new buildings, a lava cave was discovered. While the builder was breaking up the rocks, the roof of the cave collapsed and suddenly a deep hole appeared in the ground. In a message on the website of the Environment Agency, we read that the […]
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Improv’s Irish poster girl
A vibrant improv scene has emerged in Denmark over the last ten years – or rather one could argue seven and a half years, tracing its rapid acceleration to the exact date in 2015 when Irish performer Sarah McGillion arrived on these shores . Quite simply, McGillion gets it done. Barely a fortnight goes by […]
A Dane abroad:
In a recent article in the New York Times, tech writer Kevin Roose reported on a bizarre encounter he had with a Bing chatbot, in which it told him, among other things, that it dreamed of being human, that Roose should divorce his wife and that it wanted to steal nuclear bomb codes. Don’t leave […]
Thomas G:son about Carola, the TV coup and the family tragedy
Thomas G:son is the songwriter who had the most entries in Melodifestivalen, 69 songs. He has won the competition three times, among others with Carola and the song “Evighet” in 2006. For Carolina Norén, Thomas reveals that from the beginning both Sanna Nielsen and Sonja Aldén sang on the demo version, Carola only came into […]
One person hospitalized after bus collided with milk truck
On National Road 1, in Þverá, Öxnadal, there was an accident involving a bus and a milk truck. The bus driver crashed into the back of a truck and was taken to the hospital as a result of the accident. His injuries are not considered serious. There was a group of thirty teenagers on the […]
Most doctors are not aware of patient injury reporting processes in their workplace
According to PVK’s remuneration manager Elina Muukkonen, healthcare professionals do not need to know when a patient injury may be eligible for compensation. If the patient suspects damage, he can seek help from the healthcare patient advocate, and the reporting process removes the issue from the daily life of the patient and the healthcare unit. […]
Young polar bear electrocuted in Copenhagen Zoo
A sad anniversaryBertelsen said the accident has prompted the zoo to take a hard look at cable installations in its bear enclosures to avoid a similar situation developing in the future. The bear’s untimely death means that the polar bear population at the zoo is reduced to three – all of whom are females. The […]
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Five cars collided on Miklabraut
This afternoon on Miklabraut near Skeifan there was a road accident involving five vehicles. The collision caused significant traffic disruption. Four ambulances and one fire engine were called to the scene. Three people were taken to the emergency room. According to Ásgeir Halldórsson, assistant fire chief, the situation is now under control. Based on an […]
Right now: The snowy weather is heading north – major problems in traffic
The snowy weather in southern Sweden continues to cause problems in traffic. In addition to canceled trains and buses, there have also been reports of several accidents involving cars and trucks that have run off the road during the day. An orange warning for heavy snowfall in combination with windy weather applies in several places […]
Helsingin Allas Sea Pool is suing Viking Line for 3 million euros for collision damage to the pier
The accident happened more than a year ago in the port of Helsinki.
THL: No need for Covid-booster plugs this spring
Except for people in risk groups, the health agency does not recommend vaccines for most people.
More than half of Finns have COVID-19 antibodies caused by both the vaccine and the disease: study
Randomly selected adults aged 18-85 from different parts of Finland were invited to the study, and blood samples were taken from almost 9,800 people. Antibodies to the coronavirus infection in children and adolescents were also examined using anonymized surplus serum samples from the HUS diagnostic center. These studies have made it possible to assess the […]
Dante Alighieri – hell round trip
The editorial staff for this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – presenter and script Mårten Andersson – script and research Erik Laquist – producer Zardasht Rad – stage narrator Julia Öjbrandt – sound design and final mix Also participating is Anders Cullhed, professor of literary studies and author of the biography “Dante – the first […]
Bulgaria is second in the EU in the number of people killed on the roads
Romania and Bulgaria report the highest number of victims in road accidents in the EU in relation to the size of the population, according to data from the European Commission. The countries’ overall ranking by number of deaths has not changed significantly compared to the period before the pandemic – in 2022, the roads were […]
The right to speak
Mathilda is 26 years old and when she lives in Australia, in Melbourne. On a Friday afternoon, she stands in a fitting room. She’s trying on clothes one second, the next she wakes up on the floor, she can’t get up. She tries to crawl out and scream for help, but the scream gets stuck […]
COVID-19 infection increases risk of diabetes: Study
The trend, Kwan says, is worrisome because most people in the United States will eventually experience infection with COVID-19. “This study will help us better understand—and better prepare for—the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk,” Kwan said. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, also suggest that the risk of type 2 diabetes appears to […]
Hungary wants to apologize for outrageous claims by US official
Washington’s UN envoy has made ?baseless? charges of anti-Semitism, says Budapest Hungary blasted the US over what it says are “outrageous” and “false” allegations of anti-Semitism, leveled by a senior diplomat against Budapest. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mate Paczolay added that while Washington later acknowledged the mistake, it has not issued a public apology. On Tuesday, […]
New shootings in the United States balloon hunt
A Chinese balloon, the size of several buses, soars high in the stratosphere. China believes that it accidentally ended up in American airspace and that it is there for research purposes. But the US believes that it is a spy balloon and they shoot the balloon down. A move that causes the already chilly relationship […]
Sweden discards 8.5 million doses of covid-19 vaccine
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Sweden has discarded nearly 8.5 million doses of vaccine against covid-19, local media reported on Sunday. The discarded doses correspond to approximately 20 percent of the vaccine doses Sweden has procured, according to the Public Health Agency’s statistics, Sveriges Radio reported. Richard Bergström, Sweden’s former national vaccine coordinator, told Radio […]
The “Man of the Year” award for the boy who saved his brother
The boy who saved his little brother’s life when they were buried in an avalanche has been named First Aid Person of the Year. When they were buried in an avalanche last February, Bjarki was 10 and Arnór 14. The older brother, Arnór Ingi Davíðsson, saved the life of the younger, Bjarki Þórsa. This accident […]
Iceland sends rescuers to Turkey
Turkish authorities have accepted Iceland’s offer of assistance following the earthquakes that struck yesterday morning. The statement reads that the national association of rescue units and accident prevention departments Landsbjörg, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, started preparations yesterday morning to send a group of rescuers to help. Now it is known that this […]
Bus accident at Ólafsfjarðarvegur
On the Ólafsfjarðarvegur road, at 14:30, there was a coach accident, which ran off the road and overturned. Besides the driver and guide, there were twenty-five passengers on the bus. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, according to the news agency. According to a police report from the north-east, the bus overturned on the side […]
In the minds of those who want to overthrow democracy
Conflict makes a journey through the throng of coup plotters. Dissatisfaction with covid restrictions, increased petrol taxes, vaccinations and migration policy have been mixed into a dangerous cocktail that has exploded in its parts. Most recently in Brazil, where we follow Bolsonaro’s bloggers who called for a storming of the parliament already in December. This […]
Rapunzel’s report says it all: we’re all panto lovers at heart
This year’s pantomime production from Copenhagen Theater Circle was a particularly ambitious rendition of the classic story ‘Rapunzel’. Fun for everyoneIt is worth noting that this review is written by an American who, until opening night on January 31st, had yet to experience the pleasure of experiencing this British tradition. And although, as the play […]
The accident commission presents its final report on the plane crash in Örebro
On Monday afternoon, the National Accident Commission will hold a press conference in connection with presenting their final report on the plane crash in Örebro. Nine people died when a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Örebro Airport in July 2021. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast with Sveriges Radio’s reporter Tomas Hedman, Lars-Eric Uneståhl, a […]
Street race of young drivers
The collision happened in Seltjarnarnes yesterday at 12 o’clock at night on Norðurströnd. According to the traffic department of the capital area police, the driver of the other car is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the matter will be investigated by the police. According to Vísir, the accident occurred […]
Right now: The accident commissions about the Estonia disaster
The ship Estonia was never seaworthy, according to a preliminary conclusion in the interim report that the accident commissions in Sweden, Finland and Estonia present today. An inspection of the bow section had never been carried out and was therefore wrongly certified. “If the regulations had been followed, it is likely that this accident would […]
Trials of the Finnish nasal Covid vaccine will begin at the end of this year
The vaccine may be on the market in 2025.
THL’s recommendation encourages municipalities to increase vaccination rates
The number of fourth Covid vaccines given in Finland has increased in recent weeks, they say Hanna NohynekChief physician of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). In mid-July, THL published new guidelines recommending that municipalities offer the fourth injection to people aged 60 and over and to people aged 18 and over who are […]
The trust of Finnish consumers "the darkest in history" in July
According to Statistics Finland, Finnish consumer confidence fell to a new low in July. The agency said expectations for consumers’ personal finances were "darkest in measuring history." The Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) was -15.9 in July, which marked a decrease from the CCI level of -14.3 in June and -11.6 in May. The number-crunching agency […]
Lindén: Removing Covid-19 from the list of universally dangerous diseases is worth discussing
Mika SalminenHealth and Safety Director of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), told MTV News on Saturday that Covid-19 can be removed from the list because it no longer meets all the criteria of a universally dangerous disease. “I think it’s a viable option,” he said. “We could do excellently even with a smaller […]
WHO reports 14,000 monkeypox cases worldwide, including 5 deaths
“Nearly 14,000 confirmed cases of #monkeypox have been reported to WHO this year from over 70 countries and territories. So far 5 deaths have been reported, all in Africa. @WHO will continue to do everything possible to support countries to stop transmission and save lives,” Tedros said in a tweet. Tedros also said that while […]
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 […]
Fatal accident near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Last night, there was a serious car accident on the Meðallandsvegur road in Skaftárhreppur, which resulted in the death of a car passenger. Two other people, who were also in the vehicle, were transported by a coast guard helicopter to a hospital in Reykjavik. The driver of the car who fell off the road emerged […]
* 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 […]
Finland removes all Covid border restrictions
All restrictions related to the corona at Finland’s external borders will end on June 30, the Ministry of the Interior stated in a press release. This means that from the beginning of July, all travelers arriving from outside the Schengen and EU areas will no longer be required to have a vaccination certificate or a […]
WHO to convene emergency meeting next week over ‘unusual and disturbing’ monkey epidemic
That is why I have decided to convene an emergency committee in accordance with international health regulations next week to assess whether this epidemic is a public health emergency of international concern. “ As monkey pox infections increase around the world, the WHO DG called on previously affected countries to identify all cases and contacts […]
VR imposed a fine of EUR 80,000 on a chemical leak in 2018
The district court imposed a fine of € 80,000 on the state-owned railway company VR in connection with the derailment of a tanker that resulted in a leak of tons of fuel additive MTBE. The Etelä-Savo District Court held the company liable for serious environmental damage in an event that took place in the municipality […]
Two teenagers died in a collision between a car and a truck near Turku
Two young people died in a car and truck collision near Turku Airport on Friday night. According to police, there were six people in the car at the time of the crash. The victims were a young woman born in 2005 traveling in the back seat and a young man born in 2005 sitting in […]
iPhone users can now add vaccine records to Apple Health, cash stages
It is also more important than ever to check your vaccination status if you are leaving the international area. On the other hand, you don’t have to keep a printed record in your wallet or purse: you can immediately store your vaccination card in your phone to prevent it from being destroyed or lost. If […]
The first case of monkey pox in Finland
Finland’s largest hospital district, HUS, announced on Friday that it had confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox late Thursday. Lasse LehtonenAccording to HUS’s Director of Diagnostics, the case was so far the only case suspected in Finland. Currently, a patient recovering at home has blisters and a high fever, but otherwise he is well, […]
The number of Covid patients in the intensive care unit falls to a 9-month low
The number of Covid patients treated in hospitals has dropped significantly over the past week, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Thursday. The total number has fallen by more than half from a peak of 1,026 at the end of March. At the same time, the number of patients in intensive […]
The white-tailed deer should be classified as a harmful species, says the Finnish Conservation Group
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation has proposed that the white-tailed deer be added to the country’s list of harmful species by 2030. According to the NGO, the species is responsible for traffic accidents and is also known to cause extensive damage to crops and wild plants. The white-tailed deer first appeared in Finland after […]
The study sheds light on the duration of the immune response to COVID-19
Long-term observational studies (studies using continuous or repeated measures to monitor specific individuals over time) are necessary to address important questions about the persistence and efficacy of immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. Often, individual cohorts have limited longitudinal data or number of participants to draw robust conclusions. To overcome these limitations, harmonized but independent cohorts – […]
Smallpox – we know that about the infection
Monkey pox was discovered in monkeys in 1958, and the first time it was discovered that the virus infected a human was in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. About monkey pox Monkey pox is related to the eradicated disease smallpox, but is less dangerous. – It is important to realize that what we […]
Minister: Other Covid boosters available for younger age groups
The current wave of omicron transformation Covid cases have shown signs of abating, with fewer infections and deaths recorded last week. Despite this, the Minister of Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) said the Department of Family and Social Affairs is prepared for possible new waves of disease in the fall and winter. "We probably […]
Finland reports the first case of Omicron BA.5 sub-variant
The first case of the BA.5 Omicron sub-variant registered in Finland has been detected in a laboratory located in the south-western part of the country. The laboratory of clinical microbiology at Turku University Hospital reported the infection on Wednesday. In its press release, the hospital stated that the variant was found in a Finnish citizen […]
Section 1: The fear of smallpox forced the first vaccine
Host: Karin Arbsjö, Farshid Jalalvand. Producer: Morris Wikström.
HUS’s boss: Finland’s top death toll goes unnoticed
Insufficient information is provided on this year’s peak in Covid-19 deaths, Lasse LehtonenThe director of diagnostic services at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) told Yle on Thursday. An inaccurate picture of the country’s pandemic situation could lead to fewer people looking for third doses of vaccines, also called booster vaccines, Lehtonen said, noting that if corona […]
Corona is a good place: most of us have had it and the risk of contraction is low
With corona increasingly a blip in the nation’s rearview mirror, it is generally understood that most adults have contracted the virus at least once since 2020, and that it is no longer considered unusual to have had it two or even three times. To those who have avoided it, it begins to feel as if […]
To burn the Koran – that’s why it’s so sensitive
The American pastor Terry Jones tweeted in 2010 that he intended to hold a demonstration entitled “burn a Koran day” nine years after the terrorist attacks on September 11th. At the last moment, that action was canceled, but later the pastor burned a copy of the Koran, which led to protests in Afghanistan. The then […]
Jonas Åkerlund – about gray areas, genius and madness
In Swedish Radio’s Sunday interview, you meet the person behind the public mask in journalism’s most basic form – the interview. The host is Martin Wicklin. Producer: Ulrika Stenström. Contact: [email protected] About Jonas Åkerlund Jonas Åkerlund is best known for his pioneering music video production on behalf of the world’s artist elite. The big breakthrough […]
The Finnish THL is extending the recommendation to the fourth vaccination
THL on Thursday said The fourth injection, which can be given no earlier than three months after the third, is an attempt to increase and extend the level of protection against severe forms of coronavirus disease, especially fatal ones. Just over half (51%) of those aged 80 and over have received four doses and 87.5% […]
Blinken tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted US Secretary of State works from home with “mild symptoms” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. The top official is experiencing only mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to his department, his spokesman added. “The […]
Finland is extending the recommendation for a fourth dose of Covid
The Finnish public health authority THL has revealed its plans to expand the current recommendation to take a fourth Covid vaccine. Speaking at a coronavir press conference on Thursday morning, a THL spokesman said the recommendation now also applies to those in support or family care, as well as those with disabilities and disabilities. The […]
Lasse and the crocodile attack at Skansen
Lasse Liedegren has decorated a number of taverns and entertainment palaces and never thought it was like “The Crocodile Man” he would become known. Still, he has always loved adventure and especially enjoyed hearing the other “brothers” in the Traveler’s Club talk about his breathtaking travels and discoveries. But during the men’s club’s annual crayfish […]
Blinken is testing positive for covid, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Washington – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for covid-19 on Wednesday and will move to a virtual work schedule, the State Department said. “The secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and is experiencing only mild symptoms,” the department said in a statement. Blinken has not seen President Joe Biden […]
The United States’ leading diplomat tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted Foreign Minister Antony Blinken works from home with? Mild symptoms? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. Blinken only experiences mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to Foggy Bottom, his spokesman added. “The secretary is fully […]
Police: No intentional traffic accident in Helsinki on Saturday
“There has been no sign that the man has deliberately tried to drive over people.” Lasse LagerbohmSenior Investigator in charge of the Helsinki Police Department’s preliminary investigation, stated To YLE on Tuesday. “We have some idea of the reasons for the incident, but the investigation is still in its infancy.” Read more: Three injured when […]
Sweden could introduce new measures to combat a possible new covid-19 wave
STOCKHOLM, May 2 (Xinhua) – Just a month after Sweden announced that covid-19 is no longer considered dangerous, and abolished health measures to combat the disease, the country’s public health authority said on Monday that they are ready to introduce new restrictive measures should still be a wave hit the country. In one of three […]
* NEW * The accident on the nuclear submarine Kursk
One of the worst submarine accidents in history is a fact. Russia is offered help to rescue the crew who are stuck in the submarine. But Russia wants to deal with the accident on its own. Only after a week do they allow help from Norway and the UK. The accident on the nuclear submarine […]
A large-scale accident training will be held at Helsinki-Vantaa
At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, one of the largest major-accident training exercises ever will be held on Wednesday, with the participation of 15 different organizations and 450 people. "Normally, such a large exercise is held at the airport once a year. However, due to Covid, it was not possible to practice for a few years," said Jorma […]
The Finns said that now it is (mostly) okay to hug if they want to
As the meeting and greeting continue in Finland, some people are considering whether the handshakes and hugs are appropriate. It says it’s good to get a person’s permission before touching Asko JärvinenChief Physician of Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases. "We can gently and slowly begin to […]
Finland is reviewing other Covid support schemes for younger age groups
The National Vaccine Advisory Committee (Krar) is due to discuss the possible introduction of other booster doses of Covid in people under 80 on Friday. Last week, two experienced doctors in Finland – Eeva Swedish and Markku Broas – called on the health authorities to introduce a fourth Covid vaccine for younger age groups. Currently, […]
There is an increase in the flu in Finland in the spring
In Finland, there is an unusual increase in influenza cases in the spring, although the flu typically fades as the weather warms up. On Friday, the health authorities had registered 1,119 cases of influenza A in Finland. Raija Uusitalo-SeppäläThe chief doctor of the hospital district of Southwest Finland said that Covid was now spreading at […]
Astronomers have discovered the farthest galaxy ever
The team suggests two ideas: HD1 could form stars with amazing speed and possibly even Population III stars, the first stars in the universe not yet observed. Alternatively, HD1 may contain a supermassive black hole that is about 100 million times the mass of our sun. “Answering questions about the nature of a source so […]
Can do more than okay! The English language podcast celebrates the 150th episode in front of a live audience
It has become a habit in recent years for long-running TV shows to celebrate milestone moments with a live episode, and while watching, there is a sense of dread, beyond everyday life in the ‘soap-like suspense’, and a joyful anticipation of , that something will go wrong. In the case of the British soap Eastenders […]
EU extends COVID-19 digital certificates: European Commission
Wigand said at the press conference, adding that it is important to prepare and this useful tool to be ready, especially given the emergence of new versions of COVID-19. The certificate has significantly facilitated safe travel within the EU and supported the tourism industry, Wigand added. The EU has had a digital coronavirus certification system […]
Safety Investigation Board investigates fatal accident at Jyväskylä Airport
On Monday, the Security Investigation Center (Otkes) found out why an experienced former military pilot and air traffic controller died in an accident at Jyväskylä Airport on Easter Sunday. According to the Central Finland Rescue Service, the pilot died on Sunday night after a small plane crashed at Jyväskylä Airport. There was only a pilot […]
THL alleviates mask recommendation in Finland
People with symptoms are advised to stay at home until the symptoms go away. The decision is justified because the use of masks as an independent measure does not significantly prevent the spread of the virus in the current epidemiological situation. Halting the spread of a highly contagious variant of omicron would require restrictive measures […]
Finland will end the general mask recommendation
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Thursday that it was abandoning its general recommendation to use a face mask on the grounds that protective equipment would not significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus. However, THL continues to recommend the use of a face mask in public transportation, public indoor, and Covid […]
Economists recommend a global easing of coronary virus restrictions
“While protecting public health has been a priority in a pandemic, the financial cost of the coronavirus has been high,” says the ifon researcher. Niklas Potrafke. “The relatively mild effects of the Omicron version mean that restrictions can now be significantly eased.” Calls for the current restrictions to be relaxed were particularly common among Asian […]
Minister: The corona situation in Finland remains serious
According to the Minister of Family and Social Affairs, the coronavirus situation in Finland is still serious, although the media has largely turned to other news topics. Who is Linden (SDP). Lindén said in a Tweet on Tuesday night that while the country’s headlines have increasingly focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the strikes […]
New record for flu vaccinations: almost every third person got a jab
The Danish public has clearly got used to standing in line for a jab. During this flu season, 1.7 million people were vaccinated against influenza. This is almost every third person in Denmark. According to the General Practitioners Organization (PLO), it is the highest admission in history. The total number is 800,000 more than the […]
HS: In Finland, the number of Covid-19 deaths in the first quarter of 2022 was higher than in the whole of 2021
Just over a third (1,163) of deaths were recorded between January and December 2021. Mika SalminenTHL’s Health Security Manager told Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday that the high mortality rate is primarily due to a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the early months of the year. The majority of deaths have been observed in patients […]
New COVID mutant “XE” found in UK more infectious than Omicron sub-variant: WHO
“Recombinant XE (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on 19 January, and> 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then,” the WHO said. “Early estimates suggest that the growth rate in the community is 1010% compared to BA.2, but this finding needs further confirmation. XE is part of the Omicron variant until significant […]
Norwegian removes the face mask requirement on all flights
With countries reducing or eliminating travel restrictions thanks to extensive vaccination programs, travelers can now choose whether or not to wear a face mask. Since February 12, when demands began to be lifted throughout Scandinavia, the company has seen increased passenger demand and optimism about both leisure and business advance bookings. The company believes travel […]
Foreign destinations are once again popular, with Finnish travel agencies reporting sales growth
The sales of travel agencies abroad have increased as the number of people traveling abroad has increased. Currently, city breaks and package tours, he says, are especially popular Timo Kousa, Managing Director of the Finnish Travel Agency Aurinkomatkat. The agency has recorded an increase in bookings and expanded its portfolio. Laura AaltonenThe director of communications […]
Sweden allows the use of a new drug to prevent covid-19
STOCKHOLM, March 29 (Xinhua) – A new COVID-19 prophylactic agent from AstraZeneca has been approved for use in Sweden, the country’s Medicines Agency for Xinhua confirmed on Tuesday. Evusheld has recently been licensed for prescription to individuals who, due to underlying medical conditions, have not developed adequate protection against covid-19 despite being vaccinated. The drug […]
Consumer confidence is plummeting to a record low
Consumer confidence plummeted to its third lowest level since the start of accounting in March, according to a report released by Statistics Finland on Monday. The number-crushing agency began measuring consumer confidence in 1995 and did not report lower levels until April 2020 and the end of 2008. The agency found that its consumer confidence […]
Poor visibility may have caused a pile of cars on the Kuopio bridge
According to police, poor visibility may have led to a crash of several vehicles in Kuopio on Saturday afternoon. A total of 31 vehicles participated in the piling. Thirty people were injured, but no serious injuries were sustained. The article continues after the picture No serious injuries were reported.Toni Pitkänen / General The chain collision […]
Finland stops rail freight from Russia; the last passenger trains were almost sold out
VR announced on Saturday that its logistics subsidiary VR Transpoint will suspend the reception of freight trains arriving from Russia at noon on Sunday. "The resumption of freight traffic between Russia and Finland is no longer possible due to sanctions imposed on Russian railways (RZD). VR Group is obliged to comply with sanctions imposed by […]
VR will suspend train traffic between Finland and Russia
The state railway company VR has announced that it will suspend all traffic connections to and from Russia. A high-speed Allegro connection runs twice a day between St. Petersburg and Helsinki. VR told Kauppalehti on Thursday that it is ready to stop Allegro traffic if the government deems the operation unnecessary. Helsingin Sanomat said on […]
The coronavirus epidemic has not yet subsided, says a ministry official
The number of deaths in people aged 80 and over has increased in the first months of 2022. The number of people over the age of 80 who have received three doses of the vaccine is 280,000 and the number of younger residents in the care home is about 20,000, so a total of about […]
Finland recommends a fourth dose of Covid vaccine for people over 80 years of age
The Finnish health authorities say they do not see any improvement in the Covid situation and are now recommending a fourth dose of Covid for people aged 80 and over. At the weekly Covid press conference Liisa-Maria Voipio-Pulkki According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, no change is in sight. "There will certainly […]
The ministry is proposing changes to traffic laws, speed limits
The Ministry of Transport and Communications is expected to release an updated version of its road safety strategy this week. The goal is to eliminate the risk of road deaths by 2050. The ministry plans to reform speed limits across the country, paying special attention to improving safety in the vicinity of schools and kindergartens. […]
Performance Review: Rubbed up the right way by dark humor and strong ensemble – amazing props all around!
One of the goals of a good play is how much you think about it the next day, and my thoughts were consumed by Fergal O’Brien’s ‘Rub-A-Dub-Dub’, which had its world premiere at Krudttønden Theater last. Wednesday, on weekends. If technology evolves to enable us to live forever, then they can keep it on hold […]
Music Preview: A song for September, a concert for November
British singer-songwriter JP Cooper stormed onto the stage with the unstoppable ‘September Song’. Scandinavia and especially Copenhagen have always had a special place in his heart, and this led him to a collaboration with the Norwegian singer Astrid S on ‘Sing With Me’. He’s coming to Store Vega on November 5th for a show – […]
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 […]
Bus crash Ukrainians continue their journey to Finland
Ukrainian citizens involved in a bus accident in Lithuania are expected to arrive in Finland on Friday. A bus carrying a group from Poland to Finland was involved in a traffic accident in Lithuania early Thursday morning. After the collision, passengers were accommodated at a local school while waiting for a replacement transport to continue […]
The number of Covid-19 hospitalizations continues to grow in Finland
On Thursday, there were a total of 820 patients with coronavirus in Finland, 38 of whom were in intensive care. The number of patients in hospital ranged from 600 to 650 between mid-January and early February. The daily number of new infections is currently in the thousands. Salminen added that he sees little benefit in […]
Finnish taxi companies are raising their prices as fuel prices rise
The rise in fuel prices has forced Finnish taxi companies to raise their prices. Finland’s largest taxi company, Taxi Helsinki, has announced that it will increase its starting fee by one euro and the price based on travel time by ten cents per minute from Thursday. The Taxi Exchange Center Local Taxi has also announced […]
Several were injured in a crash of a Finnish bus carrying Ukrainians in Lithuania
A Finnish bus on duty to bring Ukrainians to Finland derailed and crashed in Lithuania early Thursday morning. The bus is part of the humanitarian aid network Bridge 22 – it was to travel through Latvia and Estonia before arriving in Finland. The organization said on Thursday that no one was seriously injured in Turma. […]
The Øresund Bridge closed to all car traffic tonight
Sixth since 2000The exercise will take place on the motorway and in one of the railway tunnels. It will test the emergency cooperation in the event of an accident. Trains to and from Sweden will continue to run during the exercise, but with lower departure frequencies. Stay informed about the train schedule via the Itinerary. […]
* NEW * Love Parade: the techno festival that ended in disaster
The year is 2010 and Manfred has taken the train to the German city of Duisburg to go to the Love Parade. The techno festival is one of the largest in the world. He looks forward to dancing sweaty to heavy bass passages. But once inside the festival area, worries and ominous rumors of chaos […]
