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Wanting Putin changes the playing field
No one expects a trial in the foreseeable future. But Vladimir Putin can no longer travel internationally as he likes and all countries must adapt to a new political game plan. Also hear why it is seen as an act of defiance that Vladimir Putin, the day after the arrest warrant, is visiting occupied areas […]
The train strike ends, traffic resumes on Friday
According to Palta, the wages of railway workers will increase by four percent this year and two percent next year.
Valmet Automotive is laying off about 500 workers at the Uusikaupunki assembly plant
“Ultimately, we are talking about a continuous decrease in production volume. Changes in the global automotive industry and recent geopolitical events have also affected us. Production will continue, but it will be scaled to meet market demand. Pasi RannusDirector of Manufacturing at Valmet Automotive, stated For YLE on Monday. There will also be changes to […]
Health insurance company concerned by stampede for Novo Nordisk’s new weight loss medicine
Sygeforsikringen Danmark is reconsidering its position on reimbursement to customers who take a prescription for the Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy, an expensive weight loss drug that was launched at the end of last year. In January alone, 16,593 people in Denmark received a prescription for Wegovy – and a great many Sygeforsikringen Danmark customers were […]
The strike of cleaning and property maintenance services expanded at midnight
Organizations have had difficulty finding common ground, especially when it comes to salary increases. While PAM had rejected the first settlement proposal on the grounds that a percentage-based increase would not have sufficiently benefited low-wage workers, it also rejected the €91 increase offered in the previous proposal as insufficient. Annika Rönni-SällinenPAM president, said on Wednesday […]
Long waiting list for kindergarten in Reykjavík
Last week, Reykjavík kindergarten enrollment for next season opened. Of the applicants, around 1,500 children will get places in kindergartens, but more than 500 remain on the waiting list. Árelía Eydís Guðmundsdóttir, director of Reykjavík City’s Education and Leisure Council, stated in a recent interview with RÚV that it will be a “difficult year”. Earlier, […]
The Central Bank raises the key interest rate
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Iceland decided to raise the bank’s interest rate by one percent. The bank’s main interest rate, i.e. the interest rate on seven-day term deposits, will increase from 6.5 percent to 6.5 percent. up to 7.5 percent The interest rate in Iceland has not been higher since […]
High content of cocaine found in Copenhagen’s waste water – investigation
A new study that analyzes drug residues in waste water in European cities has shown that Copenhagen has one of the highest concentrations of cocaine in Europe. However, its levels pale in comparison to those of Antwerp and some cities in the Netherlands. Among other things, it emerged that Copenhagen’s waste water has much higher […]
The share of women among the candidates in the 2023 parliamentary elections is 42.9 percent
The growth of women’s participation in parliamentary elections began in the 1970s, when the percentage of female candidates exceeded 40% for the first time in the 1991 elections. Since then, the percentage has hovered around 40 percent for a long time, but now it has crossed the threshold for the 2019 and 2023 elections. The […]
Danish school-leaving test should no longer include assessment of social and personal skills – minister
Every year in Denmark, around 60,000 children aged 15-16 learn the result of an assessment that has tested their suitability for further education – either at upper secondary school or a vocational school to learn a subject. In 2021, 6,896 students failed the educational readiness assessment because they were assessed as not ready for further […]
Denmark saved a lot on gas this winter
Win for the walletThere was, of course, also a financial incentive for the public to save on natural gas consumption. In the winter months this year, the price of bio and natural gas has been significantly higher than the previous winter. In December 2022, the price of natural gas was almost 40 percent higher than […]
HS: Basic Finns and social democrats are behind the coalition
However, the right-wing opposition party has a 1.5-point lead over both the Basic Finns and the SDP. The support of basic Finns fell by 0.7 points to 19.3 percent between July 2022 and February 2023 after an improved opinion poll. Support for the Social Democrats, on the other hand, rose by 0.1 points to 19.3 […]
A service center is needed in Tröllaskagi
An avalanche hit Brimnesdalur over the weekend, killing two tourists. They were taken to the emergency room. The local police chief is unable to confirm whether the avalanche was man-made or not. More and more people are going to the mountains in this area and there is a need for more services and increased surveillance. […]
A service center is needed in Tröllaskagi
An avalanche hit Brimnesdalur over the weekend, killing two tourists. They were taken to the emergency room. The local police chief is unable to confirm whether the avalanche was man-made or not. More and more people are going to the mountains in this area and there is a need for more services and increased surveillance. […]
Varma’s wooden house in Helsinki’s Katajanokka to support carbon neutrality goals
The frame of the building consists of 2,500 wooden elements, and the facades will be installed in the spring, and the construction of the interior of the building is scheduled to begin in the summer. The approximately 16,000 square meter building for rent will house, among other things, Stora Enso’s head office and the S […]
Fantastic cache of silver found in a snowy West Jutland field
Time was running out for metal detectorist Kay Walton in a field in West Jutland. With Christmas just around the corner, it was surely only a matter of time before her location would be knee deep in snow. But then her apparatus beeped: she had just discovered a silver coin minted during the reign of […]
My ♥ CPH: Comedian and actor Jefferson Bond
When he’s not treading the boards in the theater, Jefferson Bond shares sides Citizen Comedy Club in Valkendorfsgade – over the past few years, the Belfast-born comedian and actor has become a mainstay on Copenhagen’s stand-up scene. We caught up with him at My Lovely CPH to get his take on living here. I first […]
Garbage men are on strike in Copenhagen
Piles of trash on the horizon?The trade paper 3F wrote that the waste collectors in question pick up waste all over the city. Specifically the city centre, Christianshavn, Tårnby, Dragør, Amager, Vesterbro, Østerbro, Nørrebro, Nordvest, Valby, Brønshøj, Husum and Frederiksberg. ARC said it has requested the Municipal Association KL for help in resolving the conflict.
With such good recycling, Denmark has never been caught with its pants down!
On average, every day in 2022, every person in Denmark returned a bottle or can to get the deposit back. according to the Danish Return System. In total, around 2 billion items were returned to the deposit scheme – an increase of 3.9 percent compared to 2021 and a new record. Basically what Rønne deduces […]
The additional child benefit increased costs by 100 million euros in 2022
A total of 1.46 billion euros in child allowance was paid in 2022, which is almost 100 million euros more than the previous year (1.36 billion euros) due to the additional child allowance paid in December 2022. Otherwise, there have been no significant changes in the amount of child allowance paid in recent years. “At […]
A record number of recycled bottles and cans were returned to Finland, but plastic bottles lag behind
The highest return percentage was for cans and glass bottles, 99% and 98%, respectively. Although the return rate of plastic bottles is still good, it is important to take steps to improve it, and Palpa encourages consumers to return plastic bottles more often. One possible explanation for the decrease in the return rate of plastic […]
Finland can support interest subsidies for thousands of first-time home buyers
The state supports 70 percent of the interest costs of ASP loans that exceed 3.8 percent.
The Danes may not be religious, but the majority are spiritually needy – studies
As many as 81.9 percent of Danes have felt a “spiritual need” in the past month, according to a new study. The paper, the largest of its kind to date, collected data from 26,678 participants of all ages. The researchers seek to emphasize the connection between spiritual beliefs and physical health, promoting a holistic understanding […]
Englishmen in Nyhavn: Where everyone knows your shame
It is a well-known fact that the English are good at three things: drinking, hooliganism and ignoring the true effects of our colonial past. Historically intensified hooliganism But are we the best in the world at those things? We’re pretty good at that last point. You will notice how I habitually refer to it as […]
Winning against gang violence with soft tactics
Conflict recently did an episode on harsher punishments. But in the background, a more low-intensity fight is going on with soft methods. We visit the boxing club Fight For Zero in Vällingby, where several of the guys know someone who was shot to death. Now the teenagers get homework help and are trained to help […]
The study reveals a high level of support for supervised drug use rooms in Finland
The report also emphasizes the need to get more information about the nature of addiction, as Finland is still one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of the number of young people who die from drug use. Acting Director of A-Clinic Foundation managing director, Hanna Paikkala, emphasizes that drug addiction is a disease […]
The representation of women on the boards of top EU companies exceeds 32%, and Finland is high in leadership diversity
Finland is among the top countries in the EU with the representation of women in boards and management groups, along with the other Nordic countries. The report shows that Iceland, Norway and France are the most successful countries in terms of women’s representation in boards and management teams, while Sweden and Finland are the next […]
Microsoft reinvented office applications with AI tools
“Manufacturers now have a co-pilot in the live studio to help them build solutions and provide suggestions for improvements. To build an app, stream or bot, you can describe it in natural language and the co-pilot can build it in seconds. Easy,” the statement reads. “Power Apps’ Copilot makes it easy to keep data at […]
Only 17 percent of Finns live within their budget
According to the study, 46% of Finns report that they create a budget for their finances, but only 17% follow it closely. At the same time, 29% create a budget but do not monitor its implementation. Unexpected one-time expenses can strain the finances of ordinary citizens, while in recent years we have seen unexpected expenses […]
The Bank of Finland’s mid-term forecast: the economy is at rest
Despite the difficulties, the Finnish economy has endured so far, but not all the effects of rapid inflation and rising interest rates have been seen. In addition, the risks of the international economy have increased recently,” says Meri ObstbaumHead of forecasting at the Bank of Finland. In 2022, Finland’s economy grew by 2.1% thanks to […]
CERT-IS warns against phishing
The CERT-IS cybersecurity and response team says there is good reason to warn the public against text phishing, which the team believes has increased in recent weeks. People receive messages that indicate that scammers are targeting people’s electronic IDs. “Scammers send an SMS to the recipient that looks like […] CERT-IS article warns against phishing […]
Copenhagen’s most famous tower to get a makeover
Anyone passing through the center of town over the next few days might notice an unfamiliar sight, or rather the lack of one. The City Hall Tower, Copenhagen’s undoubtedly most recognizable tower, will be covered in scaffolding until the end of the year. The town hall tower must be renovated to ensure that it can […]
Bank of Finland: Finland’s economy in a dormant state
According to the central bank, it will take some time before the effects of inflation are fully felt in the economy.
“Paedo” and “porn” accusations ahead of drag queen children’s show courting controversy in Copenhagen
The Danes are extremely liberal – or at least we have always been led to believe that. After all, they were the first to legalize pornography and same-sex civil unions. But there has always been this suspicion that a silent majority rejects dullness. Take the raunchy sex shop windows for example: more people would go […]
Finnair scraps plans to outsource cabin crew services on Thai and North American routes
The contract, valid until the end of 2025, also stipulates that the current cabin crew collective agreement will be extended by one year, until January 31, 2025. “We are happy that we have been able to find solutions together with our employees” said Johanna Karppi, Finnair’s people and culture manager. “The agreements with our employees […]
Strikes are increasingly likely to stop train traffic in Finland on Monday
All local and long-distance passenger traffic would stop until the labor market organizations reach an agreement on the locomotive drivers’ conditions. Rail freight traffic, on the other hand, would stop, with the exception of traffic critical to the security of delivery. The national mediator assured on Thursday that he would continue to find out ways […]
Retro arcade games are at the center of the University of Vaasa’s science fair, promoting education and future learning
from electronics and biomechanics to game design and even space exploration. The games offer participants the opportunity to experience, learn and imagine through an interactive and immersive game. In addition to their educational potential, these retro games have a unique social learning value. They act as social magnets, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds […]
The value of money fell by 1.7%.
Statistics Iceland estimates that the purchasing power of household disposable income per capita fell by 1.7 percent last year compared to the previous year. The decline in purchasing power was the largest in the last quarter of the year. According to the preliminary results published today by the Statistical Office, household income increased by 9.2% […]
The Danes may not be religious, but the majority are spiritually needy – studies
As many as 81.9 percent of Danes have felt a “spiritual need” in the past month, according to a new study. The paper, the largest of its kind to date, collected data from 26,678 participants of all ages. The researchers seek to emphasize the connection between spiritual beliefs and physical health, promoting a holistic understanding […]
Almost 500 entrepreneurs are running in the parliamentary elections
Next are Kokooomus with 70 candidates and Liike Nyt with 64 candidates. Liike Nyt has the largest share of entrepreneur candidates, with 37% of candidates being entrepreneurs. CEO of Suomen Yrittäjät ry Mikael Pentikäinen expressed his satisfaction with the increase in entrepreneur candidates and said that “entrepreneurs are a significant group of candidates in several […]
Denmark confirms that the door is closed to Russia in the Nord Stream explosion investigation
Zelenskyy thanks Denmark for the supportIn related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised and thanked Denmark for all the recent support it has shown his country. In his daily address to his nation via Twitter1’10 he congratulated Denmark for the way it has sent lots of goods to Ukraine since the start of the […]
SDP, Perussuomalinek knocked NCP out of the top spot in the party’s image vote
According to the party barometer, SDP’s leaders attract the most of the respondents. The leaders of the Greens and the center were rated as the least skilled.
Niceair temporarily cancels scheduled flights to Düsseldorf
The Akureyan airline Niceair has postponed its plans for a direct flight between Akureyri and Düsseldorf in Germany. Flights were planned to start in May this year, but recently a decision was made to postpone scheduled flights by a year. Þorvaldur Lúðvík Sigurjónsson, CEO of Niceair, confirmed this in an interview with Akureyri.net. Þorvaldur says […]
YLE: The price of food in Finland rose by more than 16% in February from a year ago
Food prices rose by 16.1 percent in November-December. The steepest annual increase in food prices was observed almost six decades ago, in 1964, when food prices rose by an average of 12 percent. In February, the prices of sugar, flour, butter and eggs rose by more than 30 percent from the previous year. The coffee […]
Finland’s dog population is 800,000
The study revealed that 81% of all Finnish dogs, i.e. 640,000, are purebred, of which 582,000 are registered in the Kennel Association or identification database. The number of purebred dogs registered with the Finnish Kennel Association is high by international standards, which shows that dog breeding and shows are popular in Finland. There are approximately […]
The Central Bank raises the countercyclical buffer
Although the financial system in Iceland is assessed as stable by the Central Bank, the financial situation of households and companies is deteriorating due to persistent inflation. Today, the countercyclical buffer rate was raised to 2.5%. Previously, it was at 2 percent. This morning the Central Bank’s Financial Stability Committee (FSN) published its half-yearly report […]
The German economy will stop in 2023
“When the gross national product contracted by another 0.2 percent in the first quarter, the economy will recover during the next year. Rising real wages from the middle of the year at the latest will support the German household, says ifo’s economist. Timo Wollmershäuser. Positive factors are the considerable increase in wages in collective agreements […]
No end to above-average inflation – Danmarks Nationalbank
Inflation will not return to normal next year, predicts a new Danmarks Nationalbank forecast. Last fall, its experts said they expected inflation to fall steadily in 2023 to the extent that in 2024 it would be little more than 1.7 percent — an estimate more or less in line with the so-called Vismænd (wise men’s), […]
Statistics Finland: GDP grew by 2.1 percent last year
Households spent more money than they saved in 2022, Statistics Finland’s figures showed.
Wednesday’s papers: Enthusiasm of first-time voters, Russia’s vision after Finland, OL3 reactor restart
Almost 70 percent of those eligible to vote for the first time stated that they would definitely or most likely vote in this spring’s elections, according to a survey by Helsingin Sanomat.
Novo Nordisk will lower its insulin prices in the US
Pressure from PrezNovo Nordisk said it would cut the price of its insulin products by up to 75 percent – products to be included in the price cut include Levemir, Novolin, NovoLog. The issue of pharmaceutical companies overcharging for their products reached the halls of the White House, where President Biden called on pharmaceutical companies […]
YLE: The interests of electricity producers reject the estimate of the costs of the energy crisis
His calculation was based on two variables: the average market price in the second half of last year – more than 20 cents per kilowatt hour – and energy consumption during the same period. It does not include heavy industry, as they tend to use various mechanisms to protect themselves from fluctuations in electricity prices. […]
Magpie: Finland is not ready to return to the EU’s ban on combustion engine vehicles
“If the result achieved through negotiations is allowed to differ from one side, it will also differ from the other parties. For this reason, the compromises reached should not be revisited. It paralyzes EU decision-making and makes it unpredictable,” he said comment For YLE on Monday. Germany, Bulgaria, Italy and Poland have formed a minority […]
Gender-neutral names an increasingly popular choice for newborns in Denmark
You have an interview with Robin at 2pm, or you’ve just met Charlie online and you might assume they’re men, but you won’t know until you meet them. That’s certainly the way it should be: gender-neutral names help eliminate prejudice, whether it’s a patient anticipating their doctor’s visit or a recruiter looking at job applications. […]
The top 1 percent swallow almost a tenth of all income
Increasing every year since 2009When the first report of its kind appeared in 1995, the top 1 percent accounted for 5.8 percent of all income—a figure that rose to 6.5 percent in 2009. Since then it has increased every year. On average, the top 1 percent collect DKK 4.1 million before tax each year. To […]
Inflation accelerated to 8.8 percent in February, food prices rose by 16 percent
Prices of staples such as sugar, flour, butter and eggs are rising rapidly, with inflation for all well over 30 percent compared to February 2022.
Chips from Finland initiative: How Finland can become a leader in microchip technology in Europe
Finland is already one of the EU’s leading designers of mobile communication network chips and a pioneer in the field of microelectronics and quantum technology. The initiative focuses on these strengths to create a European center for chip expertise. The US and China are currently competing for control of the chip market, and Europe has […]
Arms imports to Europe rise despite global slowdown: SIPRI
© Provided by Xinhua During the period 2018-2022, imports of major weapons by European states increased by 47 percent from that in the five years between 2013 and 2017, while global arms transfers decreased by 5.1 percent during the same period. STOCKHOLM, March 13 (Xinhua) — European states’ imports of major weapons in the five […]
The coalition proposes strict measures to combat youth and gang violence in Finland
The party also wants to reform Finland’s integration policy. The coalition has been warning for some time about the increase in gang crime and has proposed measures to combat it. According to the party, gang activity is increasing in Finland and becoming more violent, and innocent bystanders are in danger. The party believes that traditional […]
First Danish tanks ready for Ukraine in May
5 billion and countingInitially, the tanks will be used to train Ukrainian troops, while the agreement also includes ammunition packages and spare parts. The joint initiative includes Germany and the Netherlands, but other countries are welcome to join later. Since the start of Russia’s invasion, Denmark has donated DKK 5 billion in weapons and equipment […]
Iceland ranks last in terms of cybersecurity
Iceland lags behind other countries when it comes to cyber security, says Minister of Universities, Industry and Innovation. This could threaten national security. The threat is more tangible after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the inspector general’s office. A national security policy for Iceland was recently approved by Alþingi. Runólfur Þórhallsson, deputy chief supervisor […]
The temperature in Mývatn dropped below -25 degrees Celsius overnight
There has been a lot of frost over the country in recent days, but this is a new cold phase, according to meteorologists from the Icelandic Meteorological Office. March has not been colder in the capital area since 1998 – making it the coldest start to March this century. This is confirmed in an interview […]
The amazing return of “Our Boys”
After much criticism in recent days, the Iceland national handball team responded on the field yesterday with a strong victory over the Czech Republic in Laugardalshöll. After suffering a heavy defeat in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic, the Icelandic team ended up winning 28-19. The Icelanders lost the first match by five […]
Greta Thunberg deletes end-of-the-world tweet
The climate campaigner claimed in 2018 that humanity had until this year to prevent its demise Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has deleted a 2018 tweet in which she shared a warning that climate change “will wipe out all of humanity” unless fossil fuels are phased out by 2023. In the tweet, Thunberg quoted a […]
There is strong support for the general income and social security reform of Finnish workers in the survey
This model would provide an income support system for those who are not members of the unemployment fund. The remaining 34% have a negative attitude towards this model. By Mikael Pentikäinen, CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, the general income security system is justice. “It is wrong that income security is not available to all those who […]
Facebook parent Meta is planning to launch a Twitter competitor
“We believe there is an opportunity for a separate space where content creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.” A representative said the company had no additional information to share about the potential social network. News site Moneycontrol was the first to report on the possible Meta service, codenamed “P92”. The […]
Poll: voters support cutting business subsidies; otherwise, they are distributed to balance the public finances
Among the current government parties, the views of the supporters of the center and the People’s Party were often closer to the NKP than to the views of the government partners.
The dance is free and the most magnificent country in the Nordics
In this podcast you meet David Druid and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot’s domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin from the P3 Club. Together, there […]
The hunting harvests of white-tailed deer and red deer are decreasing in Finland
However, the number of white-tailed deer felled last season decreased by about 9% and the total harvest was about 7,000 animals less than the previous season. The decrease in the hunting harvest was particularly evident in the border areas of Satakunta, Pohjois and Etelä Häme and Varsinais Suomen game management districts. The white-tailed deer population […]
DSB is looking for new ways to improve its punctuality
From next year, the journey time between Copenhagen Central Station and Helsingør will increase by nine minutes for regional trains and six minutes for driving during rush hour. The trains take slightly longer at four stations – Rungsted Kyst, Vedbæk, Skodsborg and Klampenborg – explained DSB. The rail operator also confirmed that there will be […]
Well-being at work in Finland continues to decline, according to a study
A recent report from the Institute of Occupational Health shows that there is still a slight decline in Finnish occupational well-being. In the study, 480 Finnish employees aged 22–66 were interviewed, who answered four questionnaires. The experience of individual work ability has weakened at the same time as burnout symptoms have increased. A little over […]
Finnish startup community chief economist Youssef Zad suggests increasing tax incentives to attract skilled labor
According to the report, tax incentives affect the migration of certain groups, such as top innovators in the patent industry and other high-income individuals. Youssef ZadThe chief economist of the Finnish startup community stated that several studies have shown that high-income immigrants and top innovators react strongly to changes in income taxation and R&D tax […]
Tomas von Brömssen – an entertainer with a class complex
This spring he turns 80 and can look back on half a century on stage. But the gaze is also very much directed forward. Both because Tomas von Brömssen does not want to stop entertaining, but also because there is not much darkness in life to look back on, according to himself. And he is […]
Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions
The social effects of Customs’ crime prevention have exceeded 100 million euros, and most of the violations are related to sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Supervisory director Hannu Sinkkonen said that the number of violations of regulations has increased significantly, and last year more than 300 cases were taken into preliminary investigation. Sinkkonen also stated […]
More money, more children – if you’re a man
Men and women are affected differently by the size of their salary when it comes to having families. In a joint study by the universities of Oxford and Copenhagen, researchers found that men with higher wages are more likely to have more children. On the other hand, women with high wages are more likely to […]
The Ministry of Labor is investigating the possibilities of shortening working hours
The UK recently concluded a six-month trial of the four-day working week, involving nearly 3,000 workers and dozens of employers across a range of industries. More than 90 percent, or 56, of the 61 companies that participated said they intended to continue implementing the shorter work week after the trial, and 18 said the shift […]
Defense Minister on leave with confidence that he will return … at some point
The government was dealt a blow in February when Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen took an unexpected leave of absence after a bout of stress. Troels Lund Poulsen quickly stepped in as Acting Defense Minister, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen yesterday appointed Stephanie Lose as Acting Minister of Economy to cover Poulsen, […]
The current government coalition cannot continue after the elections, Saarikko states
“Some hope that it would be so, others warn that it could. I think it’s fair for the voters to say that’s not going to happen.” In a social media post, Saarikko explained that the five parties are simply too far apart in terms of economic policy – especially since rejuvenating the national coalition is […]
Krónan has employees from 45 countries
More than 20% of the workforce in Iceland are foreign workers. It is expected that more outsiders will be needed to fill all jobs in Iceland in the coming years. “Recently, we have seen an increase in the professional development of foreign-born staff, with this group increasingly occupying senior and managerial positions,” says Erla María […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
Almost half of the board positions in Finnish listed companies are filled by women, but additional measures are needed
For several years, the Central Chamber of Commerce has monitored the number of women on the boards of listed companies based on the composition of the boards appointed at the general meetings. When looking at the statistics of 2022 and all listed companies, almost half of the companies already meet the gender equality goal. Of […]
Danes don’t care about crime
Just 9 percent of Danes are seriously worried about being personally exposed to crime, Ritzau reports. The figure comes from a study carried out by the Ministry of Justice, the Police and the Crime Prevention Council in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. This is the lowest level of fear of crime since records began. […]
Finnish women see technology as key to solving the climate crisis, but few find the technology industry attractive
Women’s lack of interest in the tech industry is problematic because of the constant shortage of skilled workers in the industry. In Finland, only 20% of technical experts are women, and this number is not enough to narrow the skills gap. Tietoevry’s research showed that women believed that employers and educational institutions need to do […]
Three out of four Finns want increased Kela compensation
It is worth noting that those with the lowest income are the most willing to use significantly more private health services if they are reimbursed for a significantly larger share of the visit costs. “Kela reimbursement is very cost-effective. A Kela-reimbursed visit is significantly cheaper for the public sector than a visit to a health […]
The gender pay gap among entrepreneurs in Finland continues, and female entrepreneurs earn 85 percent of male entrepreneurs.
Data collected over the last five years from 2018 to 2023 showed certain positions where female entrepreneurs earn more than male entrepreneurs. Women in creative fields such as writers, musicians and directors have successfully priced their work higher than men. These findings show that female entrepreneurs work in different fields, unlike their male counterparts who […]
Saarikko: The center cannot join the same coalition after the upcoming elections
There have been frequent tensions between the center and the four other coalition parties throughout this government.
Men had longer working weeks than women in 2022
Women worked an average of four hours less per week than men in 2022, according to Statistics Denmark. The annual Labor Force Survey showed that men had an average working week of 38.3 hours, while for women it was 34.2. The statistics exclude students. The survey indicates that women are almost three times more likely […]
The new wage agreement will raise the wages of 420,000 municipal employees across Finland
Nurses’ salaries will increase by 6.7 percent this year and 6.5 percent next year.
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 […]
HS: Finnish young people invest more than ever before, even more than Swedes
According to the magazine, young Finns are therefore more active investors than their Swedish peers. Lasse CorinAktia’s Chief Economist, estimates that the increase in the number of young people investing suggests that investments in improving people’s financial skills and competence are bearing fruit. “Young people clearly understand the importance and possibilities of investing as part […]
The US dollar rises as currency traders weigh the outlook for interest rates
NEW YORK, March 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trading on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s rate hike course. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.06 percent to 105.6598 in late trade. In late New York trading, the euro was down to […]
Findings: 70% of Finnish female composers consider the music industry to be unequal
The research sought to find out why only about 20 percent of music composers in Finland are women or non-binary, while half of the country’s music students are women.
Norse gods older than once thought
Runes on an ancient golden decorative plate are now the first known mention of Odin, the king of the Nordic gods – i.e. 150 years earlier than previously thought. The golden ‘bracteate’ is part of a huge archaeological feature which was revealed two years ago by amateurs Jørgen Antonsen and Ole Schytz. The collection, known […]
The murder at the Delta gym and the real target
The trial about the murder at the Delta gym in Stockholm was recently concluded. It ended with a big surprise – will anyone be convicted of the murder? The man who was shot was not actually the target. He was murdered while trying to intervene to stop the shooter, but was completely unrelated to crime […]
Not all things are equal in snow-ravaged, egalitarian Copenhagen
Calling all Copenhagen cyclists this morning – it’s mighty slick out there! In the capital, the conditions around Christiania, the cobbled Nordre Frihavnsgade, which leads to the Trianglen Metro station, Østerport Station and the whole (!) of Valby, were particularly below par. Many cyclists, without a dry path to steer on, were seen losing their […]
This is how Anonymous Sudan and Russian hackers attack Sweden
In February 2023, websites belonging to large Swedish companies, authorities and institutions will be shut down. Among other things, SAS, SVT, several universities and hospitals are affected. It soon becomes clear that the hacker group Anonymous Sudan is behind the overload attacks. – My first reaction was “yeah, right”, and quite a lot of skepticism […]
The US dollar soars amid the Fed’s aggressive rate hike stance
NEW YORK, March 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose sharply on Tuesday, supported by expectations of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 1.2 percent to 105.5995. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0552 from US$1.0675 in the […]
