Tag: Conscience
The trade reform clarifies the committee despite the opposition of the center and basic Finns
He added that the change requires that a person who changes their legal gender marker for the first time cannot do so until at least a year has passed since the previous change, unless there is a special reason for the change. Päivälehti pointed out that one of the key parts of the bill is […]
Finland’s transaction reform collides in the parliamentary committee
“We came to the unanimous conclusion that we have no chance of getting this across the finish line today,” he said, declining both to shed light on what has complicated the process and to speculate on when the statement might be finalized. Since the reform will be implemented by the end of the election period, […]
Catalonia declared independence 5 years ago
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
Green spotlight: Time for brave choices
Turn off the light when not in use. Keep your shower short. Do not turn on the heat too early in autumn. Suddenly the energy companies want to save energy! “It’s all about the pennies and not the climate,” complains Charlotte, a 26-year-old newly graduated engineer. Obsessed with plastic pollution, it took her many months […]
Russian coach tears in American journalist after speculation about daughter
Eteri Tutberidze attacked figure skating journalist Dave Lease Russian figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze has branded American journalist Dave Lease “full of shit” after fueling speculation that Tutberidze’s daughter could switch to the US team while discussing aspects of her private life. Rumors in recent weeks have suggested that Tutberidze’s daughter Diana Davis and her […]
Agnes Wold must always say as it is
Most recently, she reassured us that we do not have to have a bad conscience if we have a sedentary job. She is, together with the radio profile Christer Lundberg, behind one of the country’s most listened-to podcasts – Ask Agnes Wold (where she answers questions from the listeners, among other things).
The Finnish government announced a proposal to reform the Nature Conservation Act
“When I started this job, I said it was important to others [electoral] the term is to make the loss of biodiversity one of the biggest issues of the time alongside the climate crisis, Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Emma Kari (Green) comments Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. “[Biodiversity loss] is also making progress […]
Russia’s history in 10 paintings
These Russian artists have depicted the most vital and dramatic events of Russia’s ten centuries of existence. Vasilij Perov. The first Christians in Kyiv (1880) State Russian Museum Christianity, which comes from the Byzantine Empire, began to spread across Russia long before the country’s official baptism of Kiev’s Prince Vladimir 988. According to some sources, […]
Marin’s SDP presents NATO bid and paves the way for a formal decision on Sunday
prime minister Sanna MarinThe Social Democratic Party has officially supported Finland’s NATO membership. The party council of the largest parliamentary group met for several hours on Saturday afternoon in Helsinki. The 60-member council gave the green light to NATO’s application with 53-5 votes and two abstentions. The vote was expected after a unanimous yes vote […]
Finland’s last statue of Lenin is a heated debate
A larger-than-life bust of Lenin stands in a hidden park in the southeastern city of Kotka – but after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the monument is suddenly at the center of a national debate. The sculpture was given as a gift in 1979 from the Estonian twin city of Kotka in Tallinn, which was […]
Crunch time: Finnish and Swedish leaders announce NATO position this week
The Finnish and Swedish Social Democratic parties will decide on possible NATO applications this weekend. On Monday, the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena AnderssonThe SDP said it would make its position clear on Sunday, the day after Finland’s sister party led by the prime minister. Sanna Marin. President of both Marin and Finland Sauli Niinistö […]
Basic Finns, Christian Democrats back NATO application
One of Finland’s largest opposition parties, the Basic Finns, said it supported Finland’s application to NATO. Party chairman Riikka Purra said the party council voted 61-3 in favor of membership. He spoke at a press conference in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon, which began more than an hour later than originally planned. The second largest opposition […]
Beans with benefits: Roasting up in Valby
Did you know that Denmark is among the largest consumers of coffee in the world? In 2019, the Danes were in a total of fourth place – they consume about 8.7 kg per person each year. Yes, people here can drink coffee pretty much any time of the day and occasion. Another aspect that is […]
Russia may try to find weak links with MPs during the NATO debate, the expert warns
Deputies may be intimidated or pressured by Russia when the debate on Finland’s possible NATO membership begins in Parliament next week. Jukka SavolainenThe head of Hybrid CoE’s Vulnerability and Resilience Unit told Yle that Russia is expected – but not certain – to seek to influence the debate. Hybrid CoE, or European Center of Excellence […]
How Swedish Prince Gustav traveled to Russia and never returned
The story had all the prerequisites for a romantic film: a destitute prince flees to Russia and wants to marry the tsar’s daughter. However, the story did not end so happily. And the truth itself can be more complicated. “Drunk with wine, Gustav threatened to burn down Moscow if they did not let him leave […]
Quarrel between old besties and a white lie in the Riksdag
Since the Green Party broke up with the government and the Social Democrats themselves control the government, they have presented several proposals that the Green Party is very angry about, demands for ID checks at the Swedish border and an extra thousand kroner for car owner refugees and the climate, two of MPs’ parade issues. […]
Part 1 of 5. Estonia 1994
About Before-After Estonia 1994 Before-After is Sveriges Radio Drama’s audio drama initiative about historical turning points in Sweden, where society has gone from a before to an after. Before-After Estonia 1994 is about the sinking of the passenger ferry Estonia and depicts three different timelines, all based on the disaster when the ship sank. A […]
I refuse to listen to Russia’s national anthem: Szczesny insists on not playing World Cup qualifiers for Poland
Warsaw [Poland]February 26 (ANI): Poland’s goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on Saturday called on FIFA and UEFA to take action and hold the Russian Federation accountable for their actions. Earlier in the day, the Polish Football Association also decided not to play its final game in the 2022 World Cup with Russia in Moscow on March 24 […]
Russian forces are trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says President Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine]February 24 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian occupying forces were trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. “Russian occupation forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated. Reported […]
Erkan Özgen’s Wonderland will start a series of three media arts at EMMA
Wonderland is a touching, wordless story about 13-year-old Muhammad and his family fleeing the Syrian city of Kobanî when attacked by Islamic State (ISIS) forces in 2014. In a short video, Muhammad, deaf and unable to speak, conveys a first-hand account of these traumatic events using only life sounds. Wonderland will be on display in […]
Latvian NGOs demand that the Finnish authorities stop prosecuting Päivi Räsänen
Finland is a democratic country close to Latvia and has for many years been an example in building and consolidating a democratic society in which every citizen has the right to express his or her views with dignity on the basis of his or her religious and philosophical beliefs. Latvian NGOs believe that the accusations […]
Hockey national teams were thrown off the plane in a row
Passengers were outraged that Russians were not wearing masks before being ordered by an airplane, claimed a rival coach whose team was also removed after the junior World Cup was canceled. Russian players and staff were not allowed to take a flight because outraged Canadian passengers complained that they were not wearing masks, an official […]
Finnish films compete for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards
Nevertheless, in December 2021, nominations were nominated for the category of the best non-English-language film, including many notable participants such as Almodovar, Verhoeven, Sorrentino, Ozon, Ducournau, Farhadi. There are six films from Finland among the applicants. All films are co-productions except for the film “A blind man who didn’t want to see the Titanic”, which […]
We decided to get rich
– Imagine never having to long for a holiday, to have a life you do not have to take a holiday from. – Our goal is to have a fantastic everyday life, instead of needing a fantastic escape from everyday life. That’s what Jan and Caroline Bolmeson in Malmö say, who ten years ago decided […]
A line of student racism sparks a colonial board game discussion
A popular Finnish board game star of Africa, or the African star, has been at the center of a lively social media debate in recent days. The discussion began when several first-year geography students at the University of Helsinki dressed as African star figures to participate in a game-themed event organized by the students. A […]
Parents put the children with a screen in their hand
Here, 37 percent of the parents surveyed answer that they have spent more than two hours at a screen in the past 24 hours while their children were present and awake. The survey was conducted by Userneeds for the organization. 1000 parents have been asked about their screen habits in a questionnaire. The answers are […]
37 percent are on screen when they are with their children
In a survey from Børns Vilkår among 1,000 parents of children aged 0-6 years, 37 percent of the parents answer that they have spent more than two hours on a screen in the past 24 hours while their children were present and awake. It writes Børns Vilkår in a press release. The survey asked about […]
Too few elderly care staff can cause citizens to miss bathing and floor washing
At the National Association of Local Authorities (KL), the chairman of the health and elderly committee, Jette Skive (DF), can easily recognize the image of lack of help. The same is also evident in the surveys that the municipalities themselves have made of the citizens’ experience of elderly care. Here, many are well satisfied with […]
Older people need more help with bathing and cleaning
Every third elderly person who needs help with cleaning does not have the opportunity to get it cleaned when they need it. At the same time, one in five elderly home help recipients who receive help with bathing state that they cannot take a bath or be washed when they need it. It shows a […]
60,000 discarded washing machines can be given new life in Danish homes
The organization has been out at the recycling stations to check the condition of discarded washers, dryers, ovens and dishwashers. – We estimate that there is a potential of 60,000 units that can be taken out, repaired and reused, says director of Elretur Morten Harboe-Jepsen. That equates to between seven and ten percent of the […]
Pension institutions are happy with the new rules on cutting medical professional language
The Pension Appeals Board and insurers have welcomed the new rules, which force doctors in insurance companies to cut the language and justify their decisions more clearly. The new law, which came into force in July, applies to written statements from nursing staff that are used in insurance decisions. They can also determine whether the […]
5 tips for an eco-friendly summer
Every action people take to save energy, enjoy nature, and maintain a conscience will help the global community fight climate change and secure a brighter future for the next generation. Stay and make it fun Staying home for some summers can be really fun, what you need to make it work: Plan activities at home […]
These athletes fled the Soviet Union. How did they do it?
Athletes were among a select few who were allowed to travel abroad and therefore it was a little easier for them than for anyone else to escape from the regime. Sometimes, however, they had to resort to rather risky systems. Here are the stories of some of them. Viktor Korchnoi: He planned his escape for […]
The US pastor is planning a Räsänen demonstration at the Finnish Embassy
The decision of the Finnish prosecutor to accuse Christian Democrats of the MP Päivi Räsänen incitement to comment on homosexuality has garnered support among conservative religious circles in the United States and elsewhere. In Virginia, a conservative Lutheran pastor has planned a demonstration on Saturday outside the Finnish Embassy in Washington to support Räsänen. According […]
A real country rebel
On Tuesday 22 June, singer and film actor Kris Kristofferson turns 85 years old. Kristoffer Kristofferson, as his full Swedish-sounding name sounds, is perhaps an example of the fact that one should far from always see the dog on the hair. Behind the authentic musician appearance, Kristofferson hides a military education as a helicopter pilot. […]
Analysts are concerned about low turnout in the Finnish municipal elections
Borg revealed that, according to his calculations, less than a million eligible people headed to the polls on Sunday, June 13th. The drop in the number of votes cast on election day is astonishing, given that only about 40 per cent of voters did so on election day. “We need to learn from this that […]
Police arrest two at a religious outdoor meeting in Espoo
On Sunday morning, the police received notice of the gathering of about 20 people at the Leppävaara public squares in Espoo, west of Helsinki. Police considered the gathering at Läkkitori Square a religious public event and suspended it for violating restrictions on public gatherings. Police had not been notified of the incident in advance. After […]
We decided to get rich
– Imagine never having to long for a holiday, to have a life you do not have to take a holiday from. – Our goal is to have a fantastic everyday life, instead of needing a fantastic escape from everyday life. That’s what Jan and Caroline Bolmeson in Malmö say, who ten years ago decided […]
Henriksson will continue as chairman of the Swedish People’s Party and promises an election result of more than 5 percent
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson is looking for a second term as leader of the Swedish People’s Party (SPP). Henriksson said on Saturday he would aim for re-election at the party congress next month. He has led the downtown party since 2016. He has no leadership challenge. The SPP elects its chairman and director for […]
Ecology and economics: humanity has reached a critical decade
Viewpoint by John Scales Avery * A new report, published March 14, 2021 in the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences’ journal Ambio [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-021-01544-8] points out that humanity harms itself against destruction unless we have the collective wisdom to quickly change course. The article was written as part of the preparation for a meeting with Nobel […]
Open letter on Djalali: “Extreme abuse”
Karolinska Institutet, the Swedish Academy of Sciences and Amnesty International are writing in one today open letter to the government to work for the release of the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali. “This is the most extreme abuse I have ever seen against an individual researcher. It is also an abuse of his family, academic freedom […]
‘Denial of conscience’ in the past in the Danish military
Once we had stopped suffocating our cornflakes, we could see what DR meant by the lead-in “Military conscientious objectors have largely been exterminated in Denmark” in its article on the enormous decline in conscientious objectors. But for the briefest moments, the use of the word made extinct, which means ‘extinct’ conjure up images of deserters […]
NB and DF will break the custom in a referendum
In the event of a vote on a national court case against Inger Støjberg (V), Nye Borgerlige and Dansk Folkeparti will not follow the Folketing’s clearing system. Clearing agreements in the Folketing are informal agreements between the parties. They ensure that the majority is followed, even if not all Members of Parliament are in the […]
Calls from the educators: Keep your children at home if you can
That’s what Bupl chairman Elisa Rimpler says. – We know that many parents have socially critical functions and need to go to work, and they must of course be able to hand over their children with a clear conscience. – But having said that, there will be parents who have the opportunity to keep their […]
He was one of two cowboys in a tent
When Jake Gyllenhaal, as he is simply known, turns 40 on December 19, it is with more than 40 film roles on his conscience. And the American actor also has eight films behind him as a producer. In 2001, he attracted attention in the title role of the thriller “Donnie Darko”, which since its release […]
Find the right loan for you
You never know when a loan might be useful. Winter tires for your car? Maybe your computer broke? The possibilities seem endless when it comes to things you may need. One thing is for sure though, a loan, no matter how small or large, can give you some new opportunities. Santander Consumer Bank offers loans […]
Mother participated in and filmed abuse of daughter: I was brainwashed
A woman from Syddjurs admits that she has in several cases contributed to sexual abuse of the woman’s own daughter. She also admits that she filmed the assaults and subsequently sent the footage to her then-boyfriend. It has emerged in the Court in Aarhus, where the case against the woman on Friday has begun. The […]
We can achieve peace and rights if we compromise
By Zenaida Espinosa “If we made a minute of silence for each social leader in Colombia who has been murdered, we would be silent for 15 years”. This painfully truthful phrase was said by the President of the Truth Commission, Father Francisco de Roux, last August 14, at a webinar made by RECON, with the […]
The Foreign Chronicle
Brussels, Monday. Phase, could not the EU have standardized the size of European binders and registers? This is how I think when one late evening, just before closing, I wander around among the long shelves with binders, folders and pens at my local supermarket. The next morning, school starts for the children. And I will […]
Spot the sustainable plants for the living room
For many, it is no longer enough that the plants in the home are lush – they must also contribute to the good conscience by being sustainable. But it can be hard to figure out which plants to look for in the supermarket and at the nursery if you want to buy some that are […]
Father of Scarface and the Invincibles
With more than 40 films on the conscience, it is one of the heavy boys who, in the person of Hollywood director Brian De Palma, turns 80 on 11 September. Especially in the 1980s & apos; De Palma broke through with big movies like “The Invincibles”, in which the criminal hunter Elliot Ness played by […]
HUS’s doctor urges Finns to show restraint in private events
“In the last three weeks, we have had a total of 4,000 exposures in the Helsinki and Uusimaa hospital districts.” The Swede reminded that people are exposed to the new coronavirus in their daily lives: in kindergartens, schools, workplaces, leisure activities and – especially in private events. “People have organized a lot of celebrations in […]
