Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
Skills shortage in Finland: A growing challenge amid global trends
Next come Southern Finland with 83 percent, Western Finland with 79 percent and Northern Finland with 75 percent. The industries most affected by the skills shortage are transport and logistics (92%), communication services (91%), industry (84%) and healthcare and life sciences (80%). The five areas of expertise with the most expertise are IT and data, […]
Costs of more than 40 million euros from patient injuries: multiple consequences for society
The increase in the number of applications typically reflects the development of healthcare, and the number of applications has generally been on the rise in the long term. However, this trend was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of applications decreased. The number of applications submitted in 2022 approached the record set in […]
EU’s von der Leyen plans conference on children taken by Russia
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday she would help organise a conference on securing the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the ongoing conflict. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 10:02pm: EU chief von der Leyen plans conference on […]
Live: Ukraine’s Zelensky exhorts EU to send more jets, missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked European leaders on Thursday for more weapons, warning that “delays” in sending fighter jets and long-range missiles could extend the war, an EU official said. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 7:20pm: Ukraine recognises ‘incorrect’ information […]
Customs reports a 46% increase in tax revenue in 2022
According to Tom Fermi, the head of Customs’ customer relations and tax collection, in 2022 the share of customs duties in the entire tax base was approximately EUR 297 million, which is EUR 92 million more than in 2021. The increase was mainly due to increased imports. tariff. The European Union received 223 million euros […]
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 […]
Gender equality "300 years away": Chief of the UN
He also recalled cases where women’s rights were taken away and said that in Afghanistan, women have been erased from public life. He also stated that in many other places women’s sexual and reproductive rights were revoked. “In some countries, girls going to school are at risk of abduction and abuse. In others, the police […]
Screen time on the rise: Finnish youth spend late evenings in front of screens
The study also showed that boys and men spent more time on computers and gaming than girls and women, while girls and women were more active on social media. In addition, social media has become increasingly popular among all age groups, as almost everyone under 45 uses social media and 85% of those over 65 […]
A sharp rise in psychiatric diagnoses among young people after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
The nationwide registry study examined the use of specialized medical care by all 0-17-year-olds living in Finland from January 2017 to September 2021. The researchers analyzed diagnoses of psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders in specialized medical care according to gender, age, and place of residence. . In the study, the number of diagnoses received by children […]
Recession gives rise to gambling addiction in Sweden, says government authority
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — There are signs that gambling addiction is becoming a growing problem in Sweden due to the recession, the Public Health Agency said on Monday. – There is a risk that more and more people will have a gambling problem and that the consequences (of their addiction) will become worse, says […]
Working from home attracts people from big cities to the suburbs
A survey of 12,000 German people conducted in the fall of 2022 found that 38 percent of those leaving large cities moved to the suburbs and 30 percent to smaller cities with a population of 100,000 to 500,000. Only 9 percent moved to small cities and 5 percent to the countryside. These results show that, […]
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigns
It is an immeasurable privilege – one that has sustained and inspired me in good times and in the darkest of my hardest days,” Sturgeon said in a statement released today. “Given the nature and scope of the challenges facing the country, I feel a duty first and foremost to our country – to ensure […]
In Germany, 180,000 more people died during the Covid years than normally expected
In the age group over 80, the excess mortality was 640 per 100,000 people, and in the age group 60–79 92. In the two youngest age groups, the relative excess mortality was much lower, 12 and 1, respectively. “What’s surprising is that excess mortality accelerated again in 2022,” says Ragnitz. There were approximately 39,000 deaths […]
Noma transforms herself again
Always groundbreaking The three-star Michelin gem had indicated for several years that it would usher in significant changes in the future – at times moving to other countries as part of temporary pop-up concepts. Redzepi said his plans began to take shape in earnest during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he came to the conclusion that […]
Matt Fitzpatrick: I’m going to live with Sergio to win the Ryder Cup
At least one potential member of Europe’s Ryder Cup team for 2023 said he is willing to overlook the controversy of the past year to engineer a defeat for the United States. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick made a case for having Spain’s Sergio Garcia in the Europe Ryder Cup team despite the latter’s move to the […]
Study finds increase in obesity among three- and four-year-olds during the pandemic
Washington [US]Dec 28 (ANI): The results of a recent study suggest that during the Covid-19 pandemic, an increase in obesity was seen in children between three and four years of age. The study, published in the European Journal of Public Health, is based on data on 25,049 children aged three to five who underwent regular […]
Fewer burglaries this Christmas
COVID-19 effectIn general, residential burglaries have been falling in recent years since the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more people working from home. For example, 8,932 burglaries were registered nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2018. That number had more than halved to 4,424 for the fourth quarter of 2021 and was only 3,819 for […]
Life expectancy in the US drops to lowest in a generation
The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of opioid overdose deaths reduced life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row in 2021, with a child born that year expected to live 76.4 years, the lowest since 1996. according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and […]
Calling politicians ‘clowns’ is a disservice to clowns – yes, really
A The Labor Party’s latest campaign mocked short-lived Prime Minister Liz Truss and current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as clowns, complete with photoshopped red noses, colorful wigs and oversized bow ties. This ad echoed years of similar criticism of former prime ministers Boris Johnson and former President of the United States Donald Trump. These are decidedly […]
Roundup: Chinese delegations rush to strengthen business ties in Europe
BRUSSELS/HANGZHOU, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — As the world’s second-largest economy has optimized its response to Covid-19 and pledged stronger support for economic growth, many Chinese provinces and cities have sent trade delegations to Europe to strengthen business ties with their European peers. RE-LAUNCH OF FACE-MO-FACE EXCHANGE Nanjing, an eastern city that served as China’s capital […]
Zelenskyy requests more military aid after recent Russian attacks
At a meeting with Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) leaders in Latvia on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately requested more military and defense support. “Russian aggression can and must fail. And our task now is to accelerate it. Now – at this summit – I urge you to do everything to accelerate the defeat of […]
Studies reveal why humans contract rodent-borne diseases
Washington [US]Dec 14 (ANI): In a global study, scientists have identified that most reservoirs of rodent-borne diseases tend to live exclusively or occasionally in or near human dwellings, showing wide fluctuations in numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to better understand the transmission routes of diseases spread by animals. The study shows how […]
Anxiety, depression more likely in first-wave COVID-19 patients: Study
The study was based on participants self-reporting of COVID-19 due to the limited availability of tests at the beginning of the pandemic. However, the level of reported infections is similar to two other UK studies conducted at the same time. They also found that having a mental health problem before the pandemic was associated with […]
Stockholm will host the Nobel Prize ceremony in 2022
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — The Nobel Prize ceremony was held on Saturday in the Swedish capital. This year’s award winners received their awards in the Concert Hall. This year’s laureates include: Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger (Physics); Carolyn R. Bertozzi, K. Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal (Chemistry); Svante Paabo (physiology or […]
SAS unveils new summer routes out of Copenhagen
KO blow for Karup?In other aviation news, Central Jutland Airport in Karup is facing bankruptcy after dismal passenger numbers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport, which has been in operation since 1965 and is owned by nine municipalities in the region, is temporarily closing because Danish Air Transport is ceasing the Karup-Copenhagen […]
India expresses concern over global food security due to the war in Ukraine
New York [US]December 7 (ANI): India on Tuesday said it remains concerned about the deterioration in global food security exacerbated by the war in Ukraine that has entered its tenth month. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Ravindra made these remarks at the UN General Assembly on the theme “Strengthening the Coordination of UN Humanitarian Assistance […]
UN Conference on Biodiversity Begins in Montreal – The Tipping Point Needed to Halt Nature Loss
The Convention’s 196 parties are negotiating new biodiversity targets to halt the loss of nature. The goal is that by 2030 the decline in biodiversity has stopped and the state of nature will improve. The negotiations aim to agree on four main goals that will be achieved by 2050. The work towards the goals is […]
15,000 deaths due to hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO
The WHO regional journal said that estimate is expected to rise as more countries report heat-related deaths. “For example, France’s National Institute for Statistics and Economic Research (INSEE) reported that more than 11,000 people died between June 1 and August 22, 2022, compared to the same period in 2019 – the last year before the […]
Election collection: Voting underway for the 2022 parliamentary election!
Voting has begun for the 2022 parliamentary election! Crowds began to form in the early hours at polling stations across the country, with many eager to exercise their democratic right before heading to work. And it is no exaggeration to say that it is chaos out there for commuters near polling stations. The polls close […]
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania IV, which is being built for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company, was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard today. TT-Line, a major player in maritime traffic between mainland Australia and Tasmania, has ordered two identical Spirit of Tasmania vessels from RMC. The extensive project is the largest single foreign sale […]
Chip shortage forces Volvo Cars to pause production in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — Volvo Cars will temporarily halt production at its Gothenburg plant in Sweden starting next Monday due to a shortage of semiconductors, the company was quoted by local media on Tuesday. Production will be stopped for at least a week, reported Göteborgs-Posten. The supply problems have persisted since they first appeared […]
Science Round-Up: ‘Baby talk’ is a universal phenomenon and similar across languages, study shows
A joint study from Aarhus University and the University of York shows that the way of communicating with babies and toddlers, child-directed-speech (CBT), is a global phenomenon with many identical aspects that are shared by many languages. What is known as CBT generally involves high-pitched, slow-paced and animated speech. PhD student Christopher Martin Mikkelsen Cox, […]
The COVID-19 crisis deepened the gender gap at work and at home
In the labor market, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to affect men and women equally, but women’s job losses were most common among low-wage workers. While women kept their jobs in some sectors where they are highly concentrated, such as essential services and telecommuting jobs, other sectors where women are overrepresented, such as […]
WHO: Europe likely to experience another covid-19 wave
PARIS, France: The World Health Organization and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control have announced that Europe is likely to experience another wave of Covid-19 infections amid rising cases in the region. In a joint statement, Hans Kluge, WHO European Director, and Andrea Ammon, ECDC Director, said, “Although we are not where we […]
Media Literacy Index: Bulgaria is the least able to resist fake news
Bulgaria is the country in the European Union most unable to withstand the negative effects of fake news and most vulnerable in the fight against it. This shows the Media Literacy Index for 2022, prepared in the framework of the European Policy Initiative (EuPI) of the Open Society Institute – Sofia, and assesses the potential […]
Homelessness is down, but not enough – find out ways to tackle this
According to a study conducted by the Housing Finance and Development Center ARA in 2021, there were 3,948 homeless people living alone. Homelessness has decreased during the implementation of the cooperation program aimed at halving homelessness, which can be considered an important achievement. It was feared that the COVID-19 pandemic would increase the number of […]
Tuppurainen: Finland does not seek or support new EU collective debt
As Europe faces an energy crisis this winter, EU countries such as France are lobbying for a similar shared debt system, similar to the one used to ease the Covid-19 pandemic.
High risk of depression persists after the COVID-19 pandemic: Data behind the mental health crisis
In this data story, we use data from an electronic survey to take a closer look at the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Health deteriorates The number of people reporting “poor” or “very poor” health more than doubled between 2020 and 2022. Despite the lifting of most restrictive measures in early 2022 as […]
Uncertainty and lifestyle are reasons to postpone having children in Finland
The study is based on survey data representative of the years 2015 and 2018 of Väestöliito’s Finnish Family Barometers. The participants were men and women aged 20-44 who postponed or did not plan to have (more) children. Participants were asked to rate the importance of different reasons for such a decision from a predetermined list. […]
The UN’s fiscal policy for advanced economies risks global recession
geneva – UN economists are warning that the monetary and fiscal policies of advanced economies risk plunging the world into a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, has issued its 2022 annual trade and development report. The authors of the report warn that the world […]
The COVID-19 pandemic cost the state huge sums of money
Test, gear and treatmentThe COVID-19 testing effort accounted for over half of the health sector’s costs (17.8 billion), while the vaccine program set the treasury back by 6.4 billion. Finally, protective equipment cost the health sector 5.5 billion, and the treatment of COVID-19 patients also made an impact of 1.7 billion. Read more about the […]
It is important to dream big!
Philanthropic work is like oxygen: often invisible, but vital to our society. In Denmark, the undisputed giant of philanthropy is Realdania, an association that has supported 4,500 projects with more than 2.9 billion euros. CEO’s insightIn this interview, Jesper Nygård, CEO of Realdania, shares some of his insights. Diplomacy Magazine caught up with him in […]
Nobel prize season arrives amidst war, nuclear fear, hunger
This year’s Nobel Prize season approaches as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shattered decades of near-unbroken peace in Europe and raised the risk of a nuclear disaster. The secretive Nobel committees never hint at who will win the prizes in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, economics or peace. It’s anyone’s guess who might win the awards […]
Writing a new chapter in a new era towards the future
More than 700 million people were lifted out of poverty, which achieved the poverty reduction goal set in the UN’s 2030 action plan for sustainable development 10 years ahead of schedule. As a long-term promoter of world peace, a promoter of global development and a maintainer of international order, China follows an independent foreign policy […]
The German technology fair IFA 2022 for home electronics opens
BERLIN, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — The German technology fair IFA 2022 opened to the public in Berlin on Friday, for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the fair was limited to professional visitors, while last year it was cancelled. Until Tuesday next week, 1,100 exhibitors from 46 countries and […]
GLOBALink | The German technology fair IFA 2022 for home electronics opens
BERLIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) — The German technology fair IFA 2022 opened to the public in Berlin on Friday, for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the fair was limited to professional visitors, while last year it was cancelled. Until Tuesday next week, 1,100 exhibitors from 46 countries and […]
The Covid-19 pandemic sharply reduced student exchanges in Finland
Although the Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest single reason for the decrease in student exchanges in the last couple of years, the number of student exchanges at higher education institutions was in a slightly downward trend even before the pandemic. Samu SeitsaloDirector of international affairs and influence at the Norwegian Board of Education (OPH). “One […]
The number of births in Sweden drops to the lowest level since 2006
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Sweden recorded the lowest number of births in 16 years in the first six months of this year, according to official statistics released on Thursday. “A total of 54,560 children were born during the period, which is a decrease of 6.7 percent compared to the same period last year. It […]
The study describes how COVID-19 damages the brain
The authors found that the former group had reduced cortical thickness, which correlated with cognitive impairment and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. The authors analyzed brain samples from 26 people who had died of COVID-19 and found that samples taken from five of these individuals had tissue damage. Further analysis of damaged brain samples […]
India Day 2022 Helsinki – Everything you need to know
Although this was a major success for the first time, the history of India Day in the Finnish capital was just beginning, and in 2018 and 2019 it was moved to the famous Kaisaniemi Park as an open-air venue for events and celebrations, which anticipates an amazing 25,000 participants. The next hosting of this event […]
The pandemic may have led to health disparities between ethnic groups
In this review, a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and the United States looked at the larger structural barriers in society that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms among ethnic minorities with diabetes. These barriers include structural inequality in adequate housing, food, education, employment opportunities, and neighborhood resources. According to this large […]
CPH Airport closes with a profit this summer
After two years of being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, Copenhagen Airport finally came close to profitability in the second quarter of the year. The second quarter ended with a pre-tax result of DKK 159 million. Excluding the loss before tax of DKK 171 million. in the first quarter, the half-year ended with a small […]
The birth rate is the lowest in two decades in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — Births in the spring of 2022 in Sweden reached the lowest level in more than two decades, according to figures from Statistics Sweden on Sunday. Between January and April this year, 1.57 children were born per woman, compared to 1.69 children in the same period last year, the figures showed. […]
Huge increase in demand for stoves as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe
While Russia continues to reduce its gas supplies to Germany, the stove market is facing an unprecedented increase in demand, both from customers in Denmark and Germany. “Our stoves are worth their weight in gold right now,” says Anders Kajgaard, factory manager at the North Jutland stove manufacturer Rais, to Nordjuyske. Labor shortageGermany has always […]
Sichuan Airlines continues flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chengdu
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has decided to allow flights from China to Finland not only from Shanghai but also from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. “We are very happy that Sichuan Airlines is returning to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The reopening of the route is an important step towards the recovery of China’s […]
Roundup: Record inflation slows Sweden’s economy
STOCKHOLM, July 28 (Xinhua) — Already at its 30-year high, inflation continues to hit new records in Sweden as food, electricity and fuel prices have soared in recent months, partly due to the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Data recently published by Statistics Sweden showed that the country’s 12-month inflation reached 8.5 percent […]
Record inflation slows Sweden’s economy
© Provided by Xinhua The data in June showed that the prices of food, electricity and fuel were increased by 11.2 per cent, 39.8 per cent and 54.2 per cent respectively from the year before. Basic consumer goods such as meat, milk, cheese, eggs, coffee and bread contributed the most to inflation, with the price […]
THL: The Covid vaccine may have saved 10,000 lives in Finland this year
Up to 10,000 lives have been saved in Finland this year thanks to coronavirus vaccinations, he says Mika SalminenDirector of health security at the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Salminen told a press conference on Wednesday that the Covid-19 pandemic has moved into the endemic phase, which means that it remains at a constant […]
Map of tourist deaths in Iceland
Kristján Hlynur Ingólfsson has spent the last two years creating a map that shows, based on the number of tourist deaths in Iceland, dangerous areas in Iceland. The southern and south-western part of the country is the greatest threat. Kristján Hlynur told Vísir that he addressed the topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. It then began […]
The WMO warns of repeated heat waves in the coming decades
The pattern is linked to observed global warming that may be caused by human activity, raising serious concerns about the planet’s future, the UN weather agency said. “We expect to see major impacts on agriculture. During previous heat waves in Europe we lost large parts of the harvest. And in the current situation – because […]
SAS and pilots enter into agreement to end 15-day strike
SAS and its pilots have signed a new collective bargaining agreement ending the 15-day strike, which has grounded about 3,700 flights and questioned the airline’s future. “I am pleased to report that we have now reached an agreement with all four pilot unions for SAS Scandinavia, and the strike has ended.” said Anko van der […]
Business Round-Up: Cycling leads to fewer sick days and increased savings – Danish Industry
If people in Denmark had to cycle 10 percent more than they do now, it would result in over 235,000 fewer sick days, 12.5 million liters of saved petrol and diesel and DKK 2.5 billion in socio-economic health benefits, according to an analysis of Danish Industry (DI) Transport. But even though Denmark has one of […]
Mette Frederiksen and Mogens Jensen issued a warning from the Folketing
The Folketing has issued a warning to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Mogens Jensen, the former Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, for their decision to kill millions of mink during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mass killings of mink took place in Denmark in 2020, and the Mink Commission has said that statements in connection with […]
SAS files for bankruptcy protection in the United States
While internal unrest continues to rage at SAS, the airline announced today that it has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. Certain SAS subsidiaries have done the same. Senior employees of the company hope that the measure will give them time to carry out the necessary restructuring. “SAS does not make money at the […]
IKEA’s European inventory is back at 2019 levels
DELFT, The Netherlands: IKEA officials said this week that furniture retailers’ stocks in Europe are as full as they were before the covid-19 pandemic. They noted that having full stock is due to the fact that the transport bottlenecks in the region have decreased. To reduce disruptions in the global supply chain during the pandemic […]
Finns are increasingly concerned about the state of nature – the loss of biodiversity is now recognized as a threat
Compared to the 2020 barometer, concerns about the state of nature have grown both globally and in Finland. The share of those concerned about the state of the world’s nature rose by 9% and the share of those concerned about Finland’s nature by 15%. 47% of respondents have become more aware of biodiversity and the […]
The feed material at COVID risk is imported to Finland
In 2021, a Finnish fur feed mixture imported fish waste from Denmark for use as a feed raw material. In Denmark, fish waste was stored in a farm that also had dead minks that had been killed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Danish party should have applied to the Finnish Food Safety Authority for […]
The biggest show on earth
Copenhagen is no stranger to streets that are crowded with tourists and locals – especially in the summer. And it will not be any different on July 1, when eager Danes with a passion for cycling stand along the city streets to watch the first stage of the Tour de France: the time trial prologue. […]
Dramatic slowdown in Sweden’s economy: report
STOCKHOLM, June 21 (Xinhua) – Due to the soaring inflation, Sweden’s economic growth is expected to slow drastically this year and next year, according to a report released by the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) on Tuesday. According to the government agency’s latest forecast, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.9 per cent […]
According to the WHO, nearly a billion people have mental health problems
The figure revealed in the report is amazing, but all the more worrying given that it includes about one in seven teenagers. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, researchers, health professionals, civil society, and others who want to support the world in changing mental health. “In 2019, nearly a billion people – including […]
For every 50 cents, Tivoli now sees a dollar
It seems that Tivoli may have underestimated the Danish people’s overwhelming desire to go out again, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror. First of all, it went wrong over Friday Rock. Far more showed up than expected, causing disruption at the amusement park perimeter. There was even damage to some of […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport receives the prestigious airport industry award: The best airport in Northern Europe
I am glad that passengers appreciate the services of our airport and have trusted us even during the difficult COVID-19 season, ”says Ulla LettijeffFinavia Airport Director. There are hundreds of companies operating at Helsinki-Vantaa that employ thousands of people. Together, they have been involved in creating a smooth airport service that our customers appreciate, which […]
People over the age of 50 should be offered the opportunity to reduce night shifts and long working days
Night work is ruling (article) in social and health services in Finland, and the amount of night work is growing in this sector. According to the Social and Health Working Time data updated in June by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health’s Working Life Information Service, shift workers aged 55–64 make fewer night shifts than […]
After a few tough years, air travel is on the rise
In May, more than 2 million travelers passed through Copenhagen Airport, making it the busiest travel month since the COVID-19 pandemic began. May 29, with more than 85,000 air travelers, was the busiest travel day since the pandemic wreaked havoc in the aviation industry. “With such a busy spring, we can see that the Danes […]
Kitchen chaos at Stockholm Airport when people rush to travel
STOCKHOLM, June 11 (Xinhua) – Incoming traffic to the Swedish capital’s international airport was redirected on Saturday when the main terminal was overcrowded with huge queues at the security gates. Already at 04.30, road traffic to terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport was temporarily diverted. It was later decided that the high-speed train between […]
Live: Zelensky links Donba’s fate to battle over Severodonetsk
The fight for the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk is brutal and will determine the fate of the Donbas region, said President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Russian troops devastated the city in an attack aimed at controlling eastern Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). […]
SAS gets Denmark postponed in the wake of nightmare suckers
Some strings attached A broad majority in the Folketing today not only agreed to forgive DKK 3.5 billion in debt to SAS, but also to increase Denmark’s ownership share in the airline from around 21.8 per cent to up to 30 per cent. However, the government has demanded that SAS find other investors to support […]
SAS ve continues: 1,000 pilots threaten to strike
Denmark to the rescue?The pilots are unhappy with the airline’s plans to cut costs to survive, and long-term negotiations between the two parties have broken down. The pilots have therefore announced that they intend to strike no earlier than 24 June, unless an agreement can be reached with SAS’s management. SAS Scandinavia accounts for the […]
A nationwide campaign in Finland encourages passengers to return to public transport
The campaign is a response to the collapse in passenger numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It encourages passengers to return to public transport and thereby meet people and attend events. Its core message is, “We’re waiting for you!” The campaign will appear on several different communication channels – online, radio and social media. The campaign […]
International Environment Conference in Stockholm – 50 years of environmental action
The 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and a number of international environmental agreements. The conference was a key milestone in the development of international environmental governance and cooperation, and the establishment of an environmental program is celebrated annually on World Environment Day […]
The war increases Norway’s oil and gas profits. Now it is called to help
STAVANGER, Norway – Europe’s desperate search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased demand – and the price – for Norway’s oil and gas. When the money flows in, Europe’s second largest natural gas supplier fends off accusations that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is […]
Opinion: Why China is committed to a dynamic zero-COVID strategy
After more than two years, COVID still refuses to disappear. Faced with a wave of omicron in China, the Chinese government is putting the lives of the people first and sticking to its dynamic zero-Covid strategy. This strategy is not intended to achieve zero infection, but to quickly detect infection and break the chain of […]
No, Australia has not fared well in handling covid-19
Recently, there have been significant comments from politicians and others that Australia has done well in the management of the covid-19 pandemic. For example, MP Josh Frydenberg sa i en statement: But with regard to mortality and economic performance, this argument is incorrect. The success of the government must not only take into account current […]
Live: Ukraine says investigating 13,000 alleged Russian war crimes
Ukraine Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said there were about 13,000 cases of alleged Russian war crimes being probed as of Monday. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 6:56pm: Lithuania calls on EU to provide cash for Ukrainian refugees Lithuanian Finance Minister Gintare Skaiste urged the European Union […]
In 2021, Teosto collected 70.1 million euros in music royalties
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the music industry, the amount of royalties collected by Teosto increased by almost 7%, or about EUR 4.5 million, compared to 2020. At the same time, Teosto’s own operating expenses decreased. To 4.2%. Royalties collected from concerts, gigs and festivals increased only slightly compared to 2020, from EUR […]
Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia’s invasion
WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Joe Biden thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks in the White House on the ongoing conflict. The visit of Mitsotakis comes when he was in Washington to mark a covid-delayed commemoration of […]
NATO seekers to call Putin media
Finland’s Sauli Niinist says he will talk to the Russian leader to discuss the changed situation following the decision to join NATO Finnish President Sauli Niinistö is reportedly planning to call his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss the changing security situation in the region now that the leaders in Helsinki have decided to join […]
The Digital National Gallery provides a platform for new art experiences
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use and demand for digital services has increased enormously. The State Art Museum has not had sufficient resources to develop our digital services. Now is the time to invest in creating a platform for continued operations in the future,” says Kimmo Levä, Director General of the National Gallery. The three-year […]
Scandinavian Airlines will cancel 4,000 flights this summer
STOCKHOLM, May 10 (Xinhua) – Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will cancel around 4,000 flights this summer, citing staff shortages and delayed deliveries of aircraft, the Swedish financial newspaper Dagens Industri (DI) reported on Tuesday. The staff shortage is a result of the covid-19 pandemic since about 5,000 employees were laid off when demand for international and […]
Research suggests that “climate change” could trigger the next pandemic
This link between climate change and the spread of viruses is described by an international research team led by researchers at the University of Georgetown and published in the April 28 issue of Nature. In their study, the researchers made the first comprehensive assessment of how climate change is changing the structure of global mammalian […]
Report: The Finnish shipping market is functioning well
The ministry commissioned a report to get an overview of the shipping market. The report has mainly been prepared by the Maritime Business & Policy Research Group of the University of Turku School of Economics. Cost – effective transport services For Finland in particular, maritime transport is an important and necessary part of functioning foreign […]
Europe can reverse its obesity "epidemic": WHO report
New data on obesity and overweight The report, released at a press conference on May 3 and presented at the European Obesity Congress, reveals that 59% of adults and almost one in three children (29% of boys and 27% of girls) in Europe are overweight. or live with obesity. The prevalence of adult obesity in […]
Xinhua Middle East News Summary at 2200 GMT, May 2
DUBAI – The Chinese Consulate General and Chinese expatriates in Dubai have made a record number of donations to the charity Ramadan this year, reflecting the strong support for the United Arab Emirates in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic and achieving economic recovery, a UAE official said. sa. Omar Al Muthanna, head of the […]
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian to serve the country’s refugees arriving in Finland. The textual news, which is published on weekdays, focuses on top national news as well as stories of interest to Ukrainians. The articles also contain practical information about living in Finland. "We want to support Ukrainians coming to Finland," Aki KekäläinenYle’s Head […]
The gender differences in education are getting bigger
Regional differencesGeography also plays a role, and there are marked differences in the number of higher education received depending on the area of the country people live in. In Region Zealand, only 35.8 per cent of men and 53.5 per cent of women have completed higher education – the lowest proportion in the country. In […]
International Round-Up: Danish leaders congratulate Macron on election victory
A victory for EuropeThree former Danish prime ministers – Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Lars Løkke Rasmussen – also expressed their joy over Macron’s victory. The latter two leaders mentioned that, unlike the Kremlin, it was a good result for Europe. “Facilitated by re-election to Macron and election against right-wing nationalist populism. Good for […]
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the seventh edition of Raisina Dialogue today
New Delhi [India]April 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship multilateral foreign policy and geoeconomics conference today. According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MEA), the dialogue, which will take place over three days from 25 April to 27 April, will witness the participation of EU […]
Armenian Foreign Minister’s visit to promote bilateral cooperation: MEA
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit will further promote bilateral cooperation between India and Armenia. On Twitter, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said: “Glad to welcome FM @AraratMirzoyan (Ararat Mirzoyan) from Armenia, New Delhi. His visit will further promote our bilateral cooperation. Looking […]
Jaishankar meets Argentine FM before Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Sunday. The Argentine Foreign Minister is in the national capital to take part in the Raisina dialogue, which is scheduled for April 25-26. Today, Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama also arrived in […]
