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The investigation is growing around the murder in Värmdö outside Stockholm when a man was found dead in a bag. Today, the three leaders of Germany, France and Poland have met to discuss European support for Ukraine. Two people are sentenced to prison for participation in the murder in the Emporia shopping center in Malmö…
The Bank of Finland: The economy will recover faster than expected
According to the Central Bank, Finland's economy is still in recession, but it will start to recover towards the end of the year, and the recovery is faster than expected.
NATO is establishing two technology testing centers in Finland
The accelerator to be established in Espoo focuses on communication and quantum technologies and offers companies mentoring for defense business development. Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen (NCP) estimates that the facilities increase awareness and create business opportunities for Finland within NATO. “Finland's leading position, especially in the development of new generation communication technologies and quantum…
Finland hosts NATO research centers
NATO's North Atlantic defense innovation accelerator (Diana) has decided to establish two test centers and an accelerator in Espoo and Oulu.
Researchers identify the likely cause of the hostel fire in Lapland
The Safety Investigation Center (Otkes) adds that the fire alarms may not have gone off because the fire started outside the main building.
NBI: 200 recent asylum seekers missing
The number of missing asylum seekers has increased in recent months.
Young Conservative leader demands a TikTok ban in Norway
Ola Svenneby, who heads the program committee of Unge Høyre, advocates a complete ban on TikTok in Norway, according to E24. He claims that the app's enormous popularity poses a threat to national security. Svenneby emphasizes concern over Chinese influence and technology used to manipulate opinion, and draws parallels to historical contexts such as Soviet…
Five magma intrusions, three eruptions
Since November, five magma intrusions have formed near the town of Grindavík in southwestern Iceland, but only three of them have erupted to the surface. Magma continues to accumulate beneath Svartsengi, and land uplift at this location continues. According to Salóme Jórunn Bernharðsdóttir, a natural hazards specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, the recent quakes…
That is the purpose of the new AI Act
After years of intense negotiations, the European Parliament today hammered through a new law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence – the most comprehensive law of its kind in the world. But what does the new law actually mean? What is the purpose of it? And how clear is it? Hear Sveriges Radio's EU…
The gang no longer exists – yet the Foxtrot deeds continue
Sandviken, Sundbyberg, Gävle, Handen, Fagersjö, Lidingö, Linköping. The list of places that have been bombed in recent weeks can be made long, and in basically all of the cases, the theory from the police is that it is the division around Foxtrot that is the motive. Hear Simon Andréncrime reporter at Ekot, about what makes…
HS: Winter weather interrupts the relatively warm beginning of March
Although snowfall is not rare in March, the change in weather can seem dramatic, because a new spring temperature record (7.1°C) was measured in Kaarina, Finland, on Tuesday. The first signs of change can be seen early on Wednesday. According to Foreca's forecasts, the mercury can drop as much as 10 degrees below freezing at…
EXTRAS: Kate's poodle after the aforementioned photo
Wanted to kill speculation The speculation surrounding Princess Kate has been extreme in recent months. After she underwent surgery in January, no one has seen her and conspiracy theories have been rampant. The first sign of life was initially received with joy, but then something strange was discovered about the image. Hear Titti and Ebba…
How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?
Despite Denmark's ranking as the third safest country for LGBTQ+ individuals, a recent homophobic attack involving comedian Oscar Stanescu and the government's new charter to prevent nightlife discrimination are catalyzing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
Työliitto buys a personal newspaper ad for Orpo: “Petteri, isn't it time to agree?”
With the two-week political strike overshadowed, the Central Confederation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) has presented a public appeal to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to find common ground.
An unauthorized FDF car was involved in a fatal taxi accident in Tampere
Central Finland's police department suspects the driver of the FDF Toyota Hilux of aggravated drunk driving, aggravated endangering traffic safety and manslaughter.
Landlords' demands undermine tenants' standard of living
The profitability requirements of landlords in the Icelandic rental market are approximately ten times higher than those who invest in the general stock market. This demand for profitability occurs despite the fact that returns in the housing market are much higher than in the stock market. In recent years, the profitability of renting apartments in…
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo experience an exceptionally short hibernation
This disrupted hibernation period comes after a particularly long winter, with the spring sunshine now encouraging bears to spend more time outside. The zoo's bears had settled into hibernation in late October, but the younger bear began to make his presence known by knocking on the door of his winter den in early December. Although…
Yle's survey: NCP remains in the lead, the support of the Basic Finns falls
Basic Finns have lost support among voters, according to Yle's recent poll.
Ivar Kreuger – dizzying heights and bottomless fall
Narrator: Emma PetersNarrator: Zardasht Row The editorial staff for this section consists of:Erik Laquist – script and researchEmilia Mellberg – producerViktor Bergdahl – sound design and final mix Also taking part is Tomas Blom, author of the book Kreugerkraschen Do you want to know more about Ivar Kreuger? Here are some of the books that…
Integration and inclusion: From intern to management consultant
Marialena Chatzimichali is a senior management consultant for Accenture Denmark based in Copenhagen. Originally from Greece, Marialena arrived in Denmark in 2016 to take higher education. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The…
The Finnish government is reforming unemployment benefits and wage support
According to the new proposal, wage support work, which is currently 75 percent of the unemployment benefit's employment requirement, no longer meets this requirement in most cases. The purpose is to reflect more precisely the nature of wage-subsidized tasks and to promote more sustainable employment solutions. Exceptions are persons with reduced work ability or long-term…
The number of work accidents increased slightly in Finland in 2023
The frequency of occupational accidents also increased slightly to 25.9 accidents per million working hours, while it was 25.5 in 2022, which means an increase of 1.6 percent. This frequency helps to contextualize the number of occupational accidents in relation to the amount of work performed, which gives a clearer idea of possible changes in…
Danske lowers Finland's economic outlook, but expects improvement this year
According to Danske Bank, wages are expected to rise faster than in recent years.
The pearl of the Black Sea is threatened from several sides
Odessa has sometimes been called the pearl of the Black Sea but also has a strategic importance in Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. As early as 2014, there were reports that Russia had plans to capture the city and when the large-scale invasion started in February 2022, it was an avowed Russian target. So…
FDF commander: NATO's national defense budget target falls short
General Timo Kivinen says that NATO's level of defense spending, two percent of the member countries' gross national product, is not enough for Europe's needs.
The Prime Minister comments on the poor results of the polls
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, leader of the Green Left Movement, told RÚV television today that the low poll results should make the entire party leadership reflect on its position. In the latest Gallup poll, the party received 4.7%, its worst result since the turn of the century, and would probably not win a single seat…
The prosecutors demanded the maximum punishment for hacking Vastaamo
“That's why we don't think there's any reason to talk about anything other than the maximum penalty.” The broadcaster emphasized that the prosecutors are trying to draw attention to the unprecedented nature of the crime with several descriptions: a completely merciless, exceptionally cruel crime that shows complete disregard for the victims, and a crime that…
The inflation rate in Iceland has fallen to its lowest level in two years
As reported by RÚV, inflation has decreased slightly on a monthly basis and now stands at 6.6%. This marks the lowest inflation rate recorded in Iceland since February 2022, although it remains more than four percentage points above the central bank's inflation target. Inflation is a measure of the rate at which the overall price…
Russia imprisons more and more – Gangster fashion for girls – The NATO debate that failed
Hour 1 *Russia imprisons more and more *The NATO debate that did not take place *Gangster fashion for girls *Chronicle Ulrika Knutson *The panel Hour 2 *Netanyahu's position in Israel and the desperation in Gaza *Satire with Public Service *Senegal's non-election *Actor Johan Rabeus as Oedipus in Sara Stridsberg's new play *Volvo's “Eagle's nest” becomes…
The Finnish economy drifted into recession at the end of 2023
In October-December, Finland's gross domestic product shrank by 0.7 percent from the previous quarter and by 1.8 percent from a year ago.