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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 […]
Biden administration continues to cover up responsibility for destroying Nord Stream pipelines: Seymour Hersh
After the recent visit of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz In Washington, US and German intelligence services allegedly tried to spread false cover stories through the New York Times and Germany’s Die Zeit to counter the Hersh report. Since the Hersh bomb revelation, the Biden administration has gone to extremes, often re-revealing at great lengths […]
Macron’s high stakes – that’s why he’s betting everything on the pensions
Emmanuel Macron has failed to muster a majority for his reform of the pension system, so last week he upped the ante by using a special clause in the constitution and bypassing parliament. In response, the National Assembly held not just one but two no-confidence votes against Macron’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and her government […]
Companies pushing the gas pedal for electric car fleets
A new ranking has outlined the companies leading the charge to commit to electric vehicles and those lagging behind, writes David Ritter. AUSTRALIA’S corporate fleet of passenger cars has a big role to play in driving the electric vehicle (EV) revolution our country needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up air pollution in […]
The panel in Godmorgon world: About the crisis in KD and about NATO
Will the crisis in KD hurt the party in the long run? Should we still join NATO? Does liberalism have to turn around to become Poppy again? The panel in Godmorgon världen is unique in its kind and consists of three writers/editors from the country’s leading newsrooms who rotate from week to week. We have […]
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 […]
Report: Finland survived the energy crisis well in 2022
According to the report, Finland survived the energy crisis in the top positions with the second lowest electricity price in Europe in 2022. This was primarily due to Finland’s reduced dependence on fossil fuels compared to most European countries. According to Korhonen, the price of electricity is predicted to return to normal levels fastest in […]
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 […]
The housing market falters while the banking crisis continues
Double bindingHomeowners still find themselves caught between Scylla and Charybdis, with a sinking housing market on one side and unstable global banks threatening to collapse on the other. In general, experts believe that both situations will improve and that we are most likely not headed for a catastrophe. However, global banks are still precariously tied […]
464: This is how Ebba Busch hopes to cope with the crisis
The Christian Democrats’ party secretary Johan Ingerö has been reported to the police by party colleague Sara Skyttedal. Skyttedal accuses Ingerö of something that allegedly happened at a party in connection with the EU elections in 2014. Ingerö, who denies the accusations, has been forced to leave her position as party secretary. Party leader Ebba […]
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 […]
How art inspired by peatlands can help us face the climate crisis
As environments, peatlands have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades from ‘Cinderella’ habitats, considered ecologically worthless in the 1980s, to today’s ecosystem superstars – crucial for biodiversity, carbon sequestration and regulation of water supply. This new estimate has seen a increased media coverage of these special places. But peatlands all over the world have […]
Biden’s recipe for the banking crisis
The party is over in Silicon Valley and in the space of a week three US banks have failed. Now the White House is working to save people’s savings and to avoid further bank collapses. What caused the banks to fail? And what tools does politics have to deal with the crisis? Ekonomiekot’s Pär Ivarsson […]
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. […]
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 […]
Japan’s Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel laureate for poetic fiction, dies
Tokyo – Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe, whose darkly poetic novels were built from his childhood memories during Japan’s post-war occupation and from parenting a disabled son, has died. He was 88. Oe, who was also an outspoken anti-nuclear and peace activist, died on March 3, his publisher, Kodansha Ltd., said in a statement on Monday. […]
Concerns in Taiwan, silent on nuclear waste, nurses are strengthened
Unrest in Taiwan Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a year ago, many have wondered if something similar could happen in Taiwan. Self-defense courses are quickly fully booked, and military service is made longer.Hear Björn Djurberg’s report from Taiwan. Silent on the nuclear waste issue From having been about to be phased out, a […]
The Young Designer of the Year 2023 competition is looking for the most exciting emerging fashion designers of today
The competition is divided into two parts. In the first part, participants have to create the perfect outfit that embodies the theme of joy. They can interpret the theme the way they want and design an outfit that reflects it. In the second part of the competition, the participants design a mental health ribbon for […]
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 […]
Futures Barometer 2023: Finns’ unwavering confidence in the future in the midst of crises
The survey also revealed that young people in particular have strong faith in the future, and 91 percent of them are interested in it. However, the share of respondents who are excited about the future has decreased, and one in five respondents said they look forward to the future and see a lot of opportunities […]
In Finland, a decree on the Sámi Climate Council is issued to bring indigenous peoples’ knowledge into climate policy processes
The Sámi are indigenous peoples who have lived in the northern regions of Europe, including in Finland, for thousands of years. Their traditional livelihoods and culture are closely intertwined with the Arctic environment, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The Sámi Climate Council helps ensure that their voices and views […]
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 […]
Finns’ interest in climate action is waning, says a study
Another sign of waning public interest in climate action is that the share of people who think action to curb climate change is urgently needed has fallen from 83 percent to 72 percent during the election season. Kantar Public collected a survey from 1,043 people from different parts of the country on behalf of the […]
Housing crisis in Finland: Research shows an unprecedented rise in housing costs in different parts of the country
The increase in housing costs and the large differences between municipalities are primarily due to the increase in the price of electricity, which has risen by an average of 46% since a year ago. Waste fees have risen by an average of 6.7%, real estate taxes by 6.3% and water fees by 4.1%. The most […]
The police suspect a 13-year-old of stabbing his classmate at a school in Helsinki
Pupils at the school have been offered crisis support after the incident in home economics class on Wednesday morning.
Finland joins NATO in the crisis decision-making exercise
In the exercises, responses to a “civilian-military scenario that takes place in a hybrid environment” are practiced, says the Finnish Defense Forces. But there are no troops involved.
Apartment prices have returned to the pre-pandemic level, says OP’s economist
Among Finland’s largest cities, prices fell the most in Oulu, Helsinki and Vantaa, and the least in Tampere and Turku. “As expected, the fall in apartment prices continued in January. The decline has now wiped out the gains made during the coronavirus pandemic, and the decline is likely to continue in the coming months. tweeted […]
Male Community – The Gentleman bulls turn 35 years old
Last week, the group celebrated its 35th anniversary, and Kropp & Själ got to participate. What has happened to the group during this time and to the members? How have they been able to keep it alive for so long? Over the past few decades, we’ve seen men’s groups come and go. From the velor […]
The Ateneum reopens in April with a new collection exhibition: A Question of Time
Through these themes, guests are encouraged to participate in a common discussion on current topics such as the climate crisis, identity and equality. Museum Director, Marja Sakari, emphasizes that the goal of the collection exhibition is to challenge the traditional, chronological approach to the collection and to welcome diverse interpretations of the works. In preparation […]
Hypo: A new incentive trap makes it difficult to sell housing in Finland
“Swapping your home usually means swapping the collateral, and you can’t bring the fixed interest rate you previously negotiated to another bank. By postponing the decision to move, you can save hundreds per month,” the review reads. The trap already touches a million people, because the sharp rise in reference interest rates has made the […]
Report: Finland is not exceptionally dependent on trade with China
If disruptions affect several countries at the same time, importers would not be able to quickly turn to alternative suppliers. The effects would therefore be seen in the everyday lives of both citizens and companies. According to a survey coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland is among the EU average in total trade […]
European experts question unusual silence over Nord Stream explosions
© Provided by Xinhua Germany, has been particularly affected by the energy crisis due to the cessation of gas supplies from Russia. However, the country’s government, like its allies, has refrained from talking about the explosions publicly. BERLIN, March 6 (Xinhua) — Despite their own heavy losses, European countries — especially Germany — have unanimously […]
EU nation sees bankruptcies rise – Bloomberg
The number of insolvencies in Sweden has increased as consumption declines, the outlet reports Bankruptcies in Sweden soared for a seventh straight month in February, amid falling household consumption and growing pressure on construction companies from an ongoing crisis in the housing market, Bloomberg reported this week. A sharp slump in Sweden’s real estate sector […]
Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sweden
New Delhi [India]March 3 (ANI): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held bilateral meetings with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Saudi Arabia’s counterpart Faisal bin Farhan and Sweden’s Tobias Billström on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue. “Happy to meet FM Sameh Shoukry from Egypt. Welcomed his participation in the G20 meeting yesterday. Our discussions […]
The EU nation sees the number of bankruptcies increasing in Bloomberg
The number of insolvencies in Sweden has increased as consumption declines, the outlet reports Bankruptcies in Sweden soared for a seventh straight month in February, amid falling household consumption and growing pressure on construction companies from an ongoing crisis in the housing market, Bloomberg reported this week. A sharp slump in Sweden’s real estate sector […]
Danske Bank updates its investment outlook: Stocks and bonds are weighted neutral
The increase in the neutral weight of stocks is due to the fact that the darkest clouds in the market have disappeared. Kivipelto, however, advises stock investors to be cautious about geographical diversification. “We are overweight in emerging markets. In addition, we still have a neutral weight on US and Japanese stocks. Regarding Europe, we […]
Local Round-Up: Gay men benefit from ‘mom groups’ that are just as welcoming to men
Since 1 September last year, Copenhagen Municipality has been experimenting with a new kind of parent group in Copenhagen called ‘Parent Groups’. Many maternity groups are of the opinion that they are mostly welcoming to new mothers who want advice from more experienced parents, but the Parenting Groups emphasize being equally welcoming to men. Copenhagen […]
Finland’s economy shrinks in two consecutive quarters: Expert analysis
According to the latest data from Statistics Finland, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.6% in the last quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, which is significantly worse than previous estimates. Just two weeks ago, Statistics Finland predicted that GDP would shrink by 0.2 percent. Despite this, GDP for the whole […]
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 […]
Metsähallitus: Lapland is losing its bogs due to climate change
Bogs are important in combating the climate crisis because they act as natural carbon sinks.
Xinhua World News Roundup at 0030 GMT, 25 February
LOS ANGELES – The powerful winter storm continued to batter the western US state of California on Friday, with heavy rain, snowfall and strong winds causing road closures, flooding, power outages and other damage. The cold and slow-moving storm is expected to wreak havoc on Saturday. An earlier storm that started in the western United […]
The war in Ukraine could trigger a land investment rush, as happened during the 2008 financial crisis
The authors provide a detailed analysis of the factors identified as drivers or precursors of the “land races” that occurred in the 21st century – such as the food crisis in times of increased demand for agricultural products, the demand for renewable energy or the need to diversify financial investments – to parallel the current […]
The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight
© Provided by Xinhua The EU has also supported Ukraine but analysts say it is clear that the US has taken the lead. ROME, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The conflict in Ukraine has brought the decades-old issue of the European Union’s (EU) strategic autonomy back into the spotlight, analysts say. In many ways, the United […]
"War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]
Calls are mounting to investigate alleged US involvement in Nord Stream blasts
© Provided by Xinhua A leading European analyst told Xinhua on Tuesday that potential evidence of US involvement would affect how each side of the Ukraine crisis is viewed internationally. ROME, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — Three European countries probing the details of the Nord Stream pipeline explosion last September said Tuesday they are not sure […]
Anti-war demonstrations in Washington, Munich and Helsinki
Former US Congressman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard warned that Ukraine’s proxy war against Russia could turn into a direct conflict between the US/NATO and Russia, with catastrophic consequences. He criticized those who talk about “how we fight and win” as if a war with a nuclear-armed country could ever be won. “Whether intentional or […]
Empowering young people: Ashoka Nordic shares two young change-makers in Finland with social impact initiatives
First Prize Winner, Panashe Kauhanen, is the founder of the FASHCENE brand, which focuses on producing contemporary and modern fashion shows to promote the inclusion of Finnish youth. The brand’s goal is to create a platform where young people can showcase their talents in a safe and welcoming environment. The team behind the brand consists […]
HS: 51% of Finns are ready to adapt their standard of living to the climate
The results are not particularly surprising, in retrospect Pekka Jokinenprofessor of environmental policy at the University of Tampere. “Climate awareness is constantly increasing and penetrating society more thoroughly than, for example, five years ago,” he told the newspaper, referring to the emergence of climate political debate in all sectors of society – including the economy. […]
Statistics Finland: Inflation slowed to 8.4 percent in January
However, the price of electricity remained the main factors of inflation, along with diesel prices and interest rates on both mortgages and consumer loans. In contrast, the factors that slowed down inflation were the fall in the prices of detached houses and the fall in the prices of prescription drugs. The publication of the inflation […]
More than 50,000 people seek temporary protection in Finland as a result of the conflict in Ukraine
Some of the children have also arrived in Finland without a guardian, usually in the company of relatives or family friends. All in all, around one in three arrivals is a child. In January 2023, the Finnish Immigration Service announced the extension of residence permits granted on the basis of temporary protection until March 4, […]
The acute crisis phase is over, says Finnair
The number of passengers transported by the airline increased by almost 61 percent to 2.5 million, which increased the passenger utilization rate to 72 percent. Topi MannerCEO of Finnair on Wednesday said the airline is leaving behind the acute three-year phase of the crisis and continues to recover. “This is another important step in the […]
Apartment prices are falling and rents are rising: PTT
However, there are no signs of an imbalance in the housing market that could lead to a downward spiral or pose a risk to the economy. At the end of the year, the housing market is expected to recover, but the average prices of old apartment buildings will decrease by 2.5% throughout the country. “The […]
Purra of the Basic Finns is the only party leader who is ready to postpone the goal of carbon neutrality
“Threshold Questions [for coalition co-operation] will naturally be resolved in the negotiation phase, he answered the question whether the opposition party could join the government coalition committed to the current goal. He also expressed opposition to the idea of taking action to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of […]
The US shoots first and asks questions later
In the space of a few days, US warplanes have shot down three objects over the US and Canada. The shootings take place in the wake of the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down earlier in February. The balloon mess has triggered a diplomatic crisis between the United States and China, and now […]
Fortress Europe to stop migrants
Fortress Europe, Fortress Europe. After the turn of the millennium, the 40s oozing concept emerged as something of a swear word, when European liberals accused right-wing forces of wanting to shield Europe from the rest of the world. Now the entrenchment is almost a fact. The member countries have built a total of between 1000-2000 […]
Crisis aid after the earthquakes, Russian flower protests against the war in Ukraine and a hyped art exhibition open the gates
Hour 1: Professor of emergency medicine on disaster relief after the earthquakes Reportage from crisis-stricken Turkey The civil defense is being equipped on Gotland Hajpad art exhibition opens its doors in Amsterdam Chronicle by Katarina Barrling The panel: Anna Dahlberg, Martin Klepke, Heidi Avellan Hour 2: New offensive from Russia in the Ukraine war. Already […]
Media support proposals for the negotiation round: The grants aim to support socially important communication and versatile news media
The grants would be awarded through the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom). The first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 includes a total of 7 million euros in reserve for such grants. “Responsible, versatile and independent media is the cornerstone of a democratic society. The media industry has been adapting to technological changes and competition […]
People will remember the roar of MTG
On Tuesday evening, US President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address. Biden highlighted his successes and focused, among other things, on the comparatively low unemployment in the United States. He also reached out to Republicans, urging them to work together to get more done. However, when he accused them of wanting […]
Maersk smashes Danish profit record
Less optimistic for 2023Among the reasons for the success is an increased demand in the wake of the Corona crisis and supply chaos on congested global shipping routes. Maersk is looking to savor the taste, because 2023 is not expected to continue on the same steep upward trajectory. With experts predicting an economic slowdown on […]
The managing director is leaving the company due to the city of Helsinki’s salary crisis
Some workers reported being underpaid, overpaid, and even not paid at all during multiple pay periods.
458: New bottom note for the NATO process
Rasmus Paludan’s burning of the Koran angered Turkish President Erdogan so much that he now says that NATO membership is out of the question as long as Sweden allows the burning of the holy book. At the same time, the Social Democrats attack the Sweden Democrats and say that Prime Minister Kristersson’s cooperation with Jimmie […]
Economic Policy Council: The next government needs a credible plan to adjust public finances and combat climate change
Demand more targeted measures to mitigate the effects of crises Additional spending on military and other security-related uses has likely been necessary, while certain measures to increase purchasing power, such as a temporary reduction in VAT on electricity, have not been necessary. Severely affected households must be helped. However, not all households and companies can […]
Finland consumed 10 percent more coal last year than in 2021
The use of fossil fuels increased during 2022 as a result of the energy crisis, but consumption has been declining for a long time.
Explanation: The financial situation of service sector workers deteriorated significantly
According to PAM’s chief economist, the situation is worse than at the beginning of the Covid crisis.
Almost 100,000 more calls were made to Mielinterveyssuomi’s MIELI crisis line than the previous year
“Russia’s war of aggression, the coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing crises are taking a toll on people. Low-threshold services, such as the Crisis Hotline, now fill the service gap of public services. People living in Finland should invest more in the psychological resources”, says Sanna VesikansaMIELI Mielenterveys Finland’s crisis operations manager. The most common reason […]
Finland’s food exports exceed 2 billion euros for the first time
“The growth opportunities of the food industry in Finland are limited. With the growth of exports, the capacity of the food industry can be increased, which also strengthens the domestic market and improves crisis resilience,” says director Esa Wrang. From Business Finland’s Food from Finland program. Food exports are strategically important in terms of Finland’s […]
Eva: 44% of Finns are ready to suspend climate action due to the energy crisis
PUBLIC CONCERNS The climate crisis has subsided a little over the past year, reveals the value and attitude survey conducted by the Finnish Business Forum (Eva). Eve on Tuesday reported that two-thirds (66%) of those who responded to the survey consider climate change to be the greatest environmental threat of our time, which requires effective […]
NATO allies US, Turkey Trying to mend fences but cracks remain
WASHINGTON – The United States and Turkey tried on Wednesday to iron out differences that have strained relations for years but failed to report progress in resolving differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have strained ties between the allies. At a meeting in Washington, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and visiting Turkish […]
Europe’s partial victory in Putin’s energy war
Energy panic spread in Europe as Putin turned the gas tap. Prices skyrocketed and in Germany drastic measures were taken to save energy. Europe feared a crisis winter. But even if the situation is difficult in many places and energy poverty has become a concept, fortunate circumstances have meant that Europe is doing better than […]
The ex-military’s best tips for coping with a longer crisis
Patrick Sellman’s best tips for coping with a longer crisis Patrick Sellman expert on how to prepare for a crisis. He himself has his own podcast “Waiting for the disaster” with TV presenter Kalle Zackari Wahlström. Now Patrick is in Beredskap to give his best tips to those who want to prepare to be able […]
COP27 in Egypt: Cause for hope or doomed to disappoint
Activists have criticized previous UN climate talks, calling them slow, complex and ineffective. As countries around the world fail to meet climate commitments to keep global temperatures below the fateful 2 degrees Celsius, can this year’s COP27 in Egypt rise above the failures of the past – or is it destined to disappoint? For nearly […]
COP27 in Egypt: The core of hope or doomed to despair
Activists have slammed previous UN climate talks, calling them slow, complex and ineffective. As countries around the world fail to meet climate commitments to keep global temperatures below a fateful 2 degrees Celsius, can this year’s COP27 in Egypt rise above its bad rep, or is it destined to disappoint? For nearly thirty years, the […]
Xinhua Middle East News Roundup at 2200 GMT, November 3
RAMALLAH – Two Palestinians were killed and three wounded Thursday afternoon by Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp, Palestinian doctors and eyewitnesses said. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said in a statement that Farouq Salameh, 28, died in Jenin’s state hospital from severe wounds after being shot […]
Icelanders could ease the energy crisis in Europe
Icelanders could produce electricity that would far exceed the energy demand, and could even alleviate the energy crisis in Europe if more wind farms were built in Iceland. A lecturer at the University of Akureyri says that wind power is the obvious first choice for increasing Icelanders’ activity in the electricity sector. There is no […]
Economists welcome the working group’s proposal, but doubt political commitment
Although the principles are commendable, they would require the kind of political commitment that is not necessarily possible in the current situation, economists assessed in a panel discussion organized by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday. Päivi PuontiETLA Taloustikkumas’ forecasting director emphasized that decision-makers should understand that responsible management of public finances is not an […]
The Ministry of Finance demands action to stop the weakening of the credibility of fiscal policy
Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday reported that the rules would prevent policymakers from allocating significant sums to new projects based solely on economic growth, employment, or increased tax revenues—without cutting public spending at the same time. “If there is a surplus due to the good economic situation, it should primarily be used for debt repayments,” Niemelä […]
The 2022 general election: Key figures from a historic evening
Gov across the middleDespite losing ground in the exit poll compared to the last election in 2019, the Social Democrats actually ended up enjoying their best result in two decades. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that she wants a government across the middle, so the door is open for Rasmussen to play an important role. […]
Inflation and interest rates slow down construction and threaten jobs
“The views of construction companies are currently close to the levels during the financial and coronavirus crisis, both in terms of the economic situation and the outlook,” the release states. its financial review. “Production in the construction industry will decrease in the coming months. The pessimistic production expectations are also reflected in the industry’s employment. […]
Climate summary: Could Denmark soon have a new Swedish nuclear power plant as a neighbour?
Plans to build a new nuclear power plant near the decommissioned Barsebäck nuclear power plant are taking shape in Skåne in southern Sweden – an area just over 20 km across the Øresund from Copenhagen. For decades, the Danish government tirelessly campaigned for its closure due to its proximity to Denmark. But now it appears […]
Yle’s survey: The majority of MPs are of the opinion that Finland should increase the production of nuclear energy
The energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased the parliamentary parties’ support for nuclear power in Finland.
The emergency box’s most important item in a space war
“We have a rather poor grasp of where we have built in dependence on satellites” Space may feel distant and far away from our crisis preparedness here on earth, but the role of satellites in our everyday lives is more important than we might think. It is about navigation for planes, boats and cars, but […]
EU nation warned of potentially deadly energy disruption Bloomberg
The Finnish grid operator says power outages are necessary to avoid a large-scale disaster If Finland were to cancel its planned rotating blackouts in winter, it could lead to a large-scale national disruption, the country’s electricity grid operator has warned, according to Bloomberg. If the outages do not continue, the resulting uncontrolled blackouts would mean […]
Danish venues close for the winter in response to the energy crisis
Denmark is preparing for a winter of energy savings due to rising electricity prices. The festive lights will be less visible (Tønder, which calls itself Denmark’s most welcoming Christmas town, will only have the lights on for six hours a day), many ice rinks will not be in use (e.g. Horsens will not open theirs […]
Global emissions will peak in 2025, says the International Energy Agency
“Announced Pledges Scenario (APS) Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) commitments reduce emissions faster: global emissions peak before 2025 and fall to 31.5 Gt CO2 in 2030, about 15 percent less than in 2025. STEPS,” the report said. The scenario in the IEA’s Energy Outlook report is based on prevailing policy settings where global demand for fossil […]
Accelerated inflation and rising interest rates caused fluctuations in the market
“In Europe, the energy crisis and the ongoing war in Ukraine cause gloomy signs about the economic outlook. However, the investment market is driven by the United States, where the economic issues are clearer and the war more distant. 49 percent of Varma’s entire investment portfolio continued to generate positive returns, says Varma’s CEO. Risto […]
Report: Finland on a narrow path towards carbon neutrality by 2035
Although, according to the climate report, the country could barely achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, the task looks even more challenging given the recent reduction in carbon sinks due to high logging rates and slowing forest growth. “In terms of emissions, we are progressing towards a carbon-neutral Finland in 2035. However, in […]
2022 general election: Immigration policies were crucial in 2019, but how important are they this time?
Over the past few weeks, the politics of Denmark’s political parties have been renewed to fight this year’s general election on 1 November. Big focus in 2019In the build-up to the last election in 2019, Danish political parties used immigration and refugees as a politicized policy area. But now, with inflation issues, the energy crisis […]
Renting apartments is becoming more common in Finland
According to Statistics Finland, renting became more common after the 2007–2008 financial crisis.
Experts demand equally progressive income and capital income taxation in Finland
They explained that due to the non-progressive nature of the capital gains tax, the richest 1% pay proportionally less tax than middle income earners. While the wealth of the top percentile thus increased fivefold between 1987 and 2019, the wealth of the bottom nine deciles grew only marginally, by 3.6 percent. The differences have only […]
Danish Industry is screwing up the ‘new government’ before they have even been elected!
On the way to the election, Dansk Industri (DI) has outlined the problems they hope the new government will prioritize and solve. The questions are primarily about optimizing ways that, in their opinion, will help to achieve a 70 percent reduction in CO2 emissions. Better insulation is needed in municipal buildingsGetting through the winter in […]
Denmark is high on the equality index for 2022, but there are also some shortcomings
Denmark is again one of the best performing EU nations in the 2022 Gender Equality Index published by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), only after Sweden, although there has been no noticeable improvement since last year. With a score of 77.8 out of 100, it finished well above the EU average (68.6), but […]
It is expected of you if you see military activity
“The spy puts the puzzle together – keep your piece” Being vigilant and not talking loudly about information about Sweden’s defense is as important today as it has been in the past, says Jan Kinnander, former head of the security office at Must. Jan also talks about why it is important that certain parts of […]
Crisis in Britain, Liberal compromises, 100 years of fascism…
Hour 1: Crisis in the UK – but what causes it? The Liberals continue to suffer – SD loses power in Sölvesborg Vandel – from Petersson to SD Chronicle by Göran Rosenberg The panel Hour 2: 100 years since the March on Rome – how much has Putin borrowed from fascism? China’s president even more […]
France, Spain, Portugal are to build the Barcelona-Marseille gas pipeline
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Replacing plans to extend the so-called MidCat pipeline across the Pyrenees, previously opposed by France, Spain and Portugal, they announced they will build an ocean-based pipeline to transport hydrogen and gas between Barcelona and Marseille. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the pipeline, also known as BarMar, will help pump green hydrogen and […]
The Rail Baltica project signs a grant agreement of more than 353 million euros with the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and the Environment
The agreement is signed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the Estonian Ministry of Economy and Communications, the Latvian Ministry of Transport and the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS. . We are currently living in times of financial uncertainty caused by […]
Danish News Round-Up: The Danish Parliament must consider proposals for a bereavement plan
On August 23, a citizens’ motion emerged outlining a plan to offer support to families during the critical period immediately following the sudden death of the mother or father. In less than a month, the proposal gained an impressive 50,000 supporters. Support for bereaved familiesIn the days, weeks and months after a child loses one […]
