Tag: Culture
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Restaurant Helsingin Palace is at the top of Finland's 50 best restaurants for the fifth year in a row
Located in Helsinki's Eteläsatama, the Palace Restaurant is known for its exceptional dining experience, which has now received additional recognition with the “Best Atmosphere” award. The list includes Ravintola Grön, which ranks close to second, and BasBas, based in Helsinki, which showcase the capital's strong presence in the Finnish culinary landscape. Turku's top restaurant Kaskis…
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The royal family's image fuels the conspiracies about Kate
Is she in a coma, has she had cosmetic surgery or is she outright dead? Hear Effie Karabuda, tech reporter at P3about the conspiracy theories that followed the British court's surprise announcement that Kate Middleton had undergone stomach surgery, theories that only grew after her first official photo since January was accused of being tampered…
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Speak up for Copenhagen's intimate new storytelling event series
At the core of any art form, in any medium, is storytelling. Boiled down, it is a defining characteristic of human nature – a tool for building culture, community and connection. In Copenhagen, the contemporary art scene offers a constant carousel of world-renowned exhibitions and stage performances that dramatize human stories for thousands of visitors.…
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Minister of Culture: Raise more statues of women in Danish cities
Only 31 out of 321 statues and busts in Denmark are of women. In addition, CPH Pride has apologized in an internal e-mail to its partners for asking them to take a position on Israel, Novo Nordisk's stock market value reaches its highest level ever, and data shows that almost all Danish drinking water sources…
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LinkedIn, job search and nepotism in Denmark
In my last column, I shared my very warm take on Danish culture – namely that it has an inclusivity problem. I would like to zoom in on a place where I think internationally this exclusion is acutely felt, especially because it is a place that the Danes value so much. I am of course…
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Proposal to withdraw RÚV from the advertising market
According to the proposal of the majority of the working group of the Ministry of Culture and Economic Affairs, the Icelandic national broadcaster (RÚV) should withdraw from the advertising market and thus be excluded from competing with private entities in the sale of advertising services. This change would come into force at the end of…
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Multicultural Districts and Schools: Building Immigrant Youth's Belonging
and leave their parents' home later than their Finnish peers. Kilpi-Jakonen emphasizes the importance of supporting the cohesion and participation of young people in order to strengthen their social relations. Multiculturally diverse neighborhoods play a crucial role in this process. These areas, where the majority population does not dictate the norm, offer young immigrants a…
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What happened to globalization?
China, a venerable empire with centuries of rich history and culture, was thrown into turmoil by the Opium War with Britain (1839-1842 and 1856-1860). The conflict was sparked by Britain's desire to balance its trade deficit with China, which led to the British monarchy's roganist illegal opium smuggling and led to widespread addiction among the…
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Helsinki's decision to cancel the Lunar New Year celebrations is a step backwards
This decision marks a significant change in the city's cultural policy, which raises a debate about the importance of maintaining and supporting multicultural events in a globalizing world. Celebrating the month in Helsinki and supported by the city was initiated by the previous mayor Jussi Pajunen The purpose is to reflect Helsinki's commitment to cultural…
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Madame Bovary – bored and unfaithful housewife
Gustave Flaubert's novel from 1856 revolves around the newly married Emma Bovary who devours bad novels, cheats on her husband, neglects her only child and is a true shopaholic. All because she is bored. The novel caused a scandal when it came out; Flaubert was put on trial on charges of offending public morals. Guest:…
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Two MPs from the center would ban English-only cafes in Finland
Aittakumpu also proposed that it should be possible to complete degrees in Finnish at all levels of education. “In many fields, it is no longer possible to continue in the mother tongue after the bachelor's degree, and students have to switch to English for master's studies. This is not true. The funding of universities should…
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Swedish envoy inaugurates street art project in Delhi, says 'proud of first mural'
New Delhi [India]February 27 (ANI): Sweden's Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff inaugurated a street art project between India and Sweden on Monday as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. He further expressed pride in the first mural existing in central Delhi. “I am delighted to be here at Khan Market to inaugurate a…
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Will the police's new visitation zones mean that gang criminals change their clothing style?
Malin gives a history lesson in fashion and predicts spring/summer 2024 for criminals. Fredrik sets out to take back his culture and Olle digs in the SVT archive for Martin Melin's “very, very, very strange experience”.
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Agrippina the Younger – empress, poisoner, schemer
The editorial staff for this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – presenter and script editing Emilia Mellberg – producer, script, research Zardasht Rad – Stage Narrator Viktor Bergdahl – Sound design and final mix Also participating is Ida Östenberg, professor of Ancient Culture and Social Life at the University of Gothenburg. Do you want to…
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The whaling company is applying for a 10-year license
Iceland's only whaling company, Hvalur hf., has applied for a license to hunt fin whales. As Heimildin reports, the company is seeking a license for a period of five to ten years from the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, arguing that it will ensure “normal predictability” of its operations. Since the beginning of the…
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The Finnish Cultural Fund invests more than 30 million euros in science, art and culture
This reflects the growing demand for support in these important areas. The grants were distributed among 90 municipalities, which emphasizes the foundation's commitment to growing talent and initiatives nationwide. Susanna PettersonThe CEO of the Finnish Cultural Fund emphasized the organization's role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of scientific, artistic and cultural experiences throughout Finland.…
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Celebrating the Year of the Dragon: A Glimpse into Chinese New Year 2024
CGTN's “Super Night” celebrates To kick off the festivities, CGTN will host a grand spring celebration special event called “Super Night” on Chinese New Year's Eve. This one-of-a-kind live TV show promises a series of spectacular shows that will reach audiences worldwide through CGTN's multilingual channels. Viewers can tune in at 7:30 PM Beijing time…
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Global research reveals a universal physical response to music
Music's power to activate the autonomic nervous system can cause physical reactions such as chills. The study showed that emotional music elicits similar bodily sensations in different cultures. “Music that evokes different emotions, such as joy, sadness or fear, is felt in different parts of the body. For example, our study found that upbeat and…
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Aino Bergius as Slush's new CEO: From a volunteer to a director for a decade
including COO and CFO before rising to CEO. His tenure at Slush has been marked by an unwavering belief in the transformative power of startups and a commitment to promoting a culture of innovation and learning. Under Bergius' leadership, Slush is ready to continue its mission to be the world's most founder-focused event that prioritizes…
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The Bad, the Worse and the Ugly Survey Bias: How EVA Generates Opinions Using Unprofessional Surveys
The change that EVA wanted to address was that history does not end, but US hegemony has serious challengers and is breaking. The forces behind EVA and every leader of the organization – all very pro-NATO and pro-US – felt that they were still needed to defend the world view where the US is the…
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Large-scale taxation of short-term rentals
The government is seeking to increase the supply of residential properties for sale or long-term rental, including by taxing large-scale Airbnb rental providers as employers. This action is intended to support the provision of housing for Grindowice residents. Culture and Trade Minister Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, who is in charge of the matter, says the key is…
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Finnish presidential candidates – Li Andersson
Early life Before starting his political journey, he was raised in a non-political environment, where his introduction to left-wing ideologies did not come from cultural heritage but from a close circle of friends. Growing up in a Swedish-speaking household, Andersson's challenge was to master public speaking in Finnish when entering politics. His educational path served…
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The motion of no confidence was formally withdrawn
The People's Party's motion of no confidence in the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, was withdrawn. Svandís announced today around 3 p.m., as parliament reconvenes after the Christmas break, that she has received a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer this morning. For this reason, she decided to go on sick leave. Inga Sæland,…
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Presidential candidate Urpilainen supports the moderation of the dual citizenship debate for security reasons
Urpilainen emphasized that although security threats should not be underestimated, it is impractical and unfair to punish Finnish Russians collectively. He pointed out that these people have chosen to live in Finland because of its democratic values and freedoms. The candidate also stated that the spread of Kremlin propaganda is not only for Russians, as…
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New: The crisis in the Swedish Academy and the unknown diaries of Sara Danius
P3 Dokumentär is the first to read the then-permanent secretary's hitherto hidden diaries. Through Sara Daniu's personal notes, we get to follow into the closed rooms and get an insight into the secret conversations held during the crisis in the Swedish Academy. She writes, among other things, that the king asks her to resign from…
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Helsinki will host the Travel Fair 2024, which will showcase international and domestic destinations
This year, the fair will introduce a wide variety of holiday destinations, from the Finnish sights of Inari-Saariselkä to exotic cruises on the Congo River. In particular, new destinations such as Albania, Gambia and Mongolia will make their debut, as well as returning participants such as Bulgaria and Discover America. Finland's provinces, including North Karelia…
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Hear the week's biggest news in Goodmorning the world
Hear reports from Bangladesh where elections are being held today, good advice for winter motorists and the panel's advice to the king. We also hear about the threats to welfare, our correspondents about Orthodox Christmas in the shadow of war and reports on the culture of self-help. Program manager: Jesper Lindau
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The culture gnomes say goodbye – from the fairytale castle in Bavaria
Since 1990, Gunnar Bolin and Karsten Thurfjell have been P1 listeners' steady hand during a stormy day before day-evening. This year is the finale of this sit-in tradition. The last trip goes to Bavaria, to the fairytale castle Neuschwanstein, model for all Disney castles and to beer halls, Christmas markets and baroque churches.
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Hockey's Dark Sides – Tough Hockey Guys | Part 1/3
It is about a raw macho culture, which some say no longer exists. But according to others, it permeates ice hockey even today. They claim that sexism and bullying are in the walls – a culture where many feel bad and get hurt. Occurs in youth ice hockey – With every month that passes, it…
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Finland's climate minister is ready to raise the EU's climate goals
The European Commission is currently preparing its proposal for climate targets for the next decade, and is expected to call for accelerating emissions reductions. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has recommended a goal of 90-95 percent, after receiving support from the member of the European Commission responsible for climate action, Wopke Hoekstra.…
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In Finland, bankruptcies reached 25 years, the construction industry is the biggest victim of the year
“Although the number of companies that went bankrupt in the last year is the highest in 25 years, it is still clearly below the bankruptcy figures of the 1990s recession,” he reminded. For example, in 1992, the courts declared a total of 7,391 companies bankrupt. Compared to the financial crisis, the number of bankruptcies has…
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Finnish Christmas trees: 200,000 needles per tree
In some cases, a cultivated tree can have up to 400,000 needles. The sheer volume of these small needles weighing about 0.005 grams is enough for the carpet floor in an average Finnish bedroom. This surprising number of needles means that households can find lost fir needles well into the summer, long after the festive…
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Follow the Swedish Academy's festive gathering
Culture editor's Karsten Thurfjell takes the listeners into the Swedish Academy's holiday gathering when the new members, linguist David Håkansson and writer Anna-Karin Palm, succeed Sture Allén and Kjell Espmark.