Tag: Culture
Finland is the safest travel destination in the world
Fortunately, there are many places in the world that are safe to travel to based on various metrics. In this article, we explore some of the safest countries to travel to based on factors such as murders, assaults, traffic deaths, natural disaster riskand global peace index. Finland Finland is consistently classified as the safest country […]
My ♥ CPH: Comedian and actor Jefferson Bond
When he’s not treading the boards in the theater, Jefferson Bond shares sides Citizen Comedy Club in Valkendorfsgade – over the past few years, the Belfast-born comedian and actor has become a mainstay on Copenhagen’s stand-up scene. We caught up with him at My Lovely CPH to get his take on living here. I first […]
Kurvinen is “proud” of the claim that meat producers are secretly supported
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen (Keskus) told Ilkka-Pohjalainen last week that he is still against raising fees in the current economic situation and admitted that they will have to be raised at some point. “We are not burdening the profitability of these struggling farms with additional fees,” he stated. The stewards of the […]
Trump claims he will be arrested
The former President of the United States writes on social media that he will be arrested on Tuesday. He urges his followers to protest against this. The background to this claim is likely information that a grand jury is expected to make a decision in the case involving ex-president and porn star Stormy Daniels. Is […]
Happy Nowrooz, Persian New Year 2023
Nowrooz is a time of renewal, rejuvenation and reflection. It’s time to leave the past behind and focus on the future. The days before Nowrooz are full of cleaning and decluttering the home, as a clean home is believed to bring good luck for the new year. People also buy new clothes to wear on […]
STTK’s research shows a positive change in attitudes towards immigration and foreign workers in Finland
The reason for the change in positive attitude is the increase in work-related immigration to Finland over the last four years, as well as an active social discussion on the topic. STTK believes that the need for international recruitment in Finland must be expanded, as the working-age population is estimated to decrease by 130,000 by […]
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 […]
Parisa Liljestrand (M): I am uncompromising about “arm’s length distance”
One of the things that the Government has highlighted as particularly important in cultural policy is the principle of an arm’s length distance between politics and the content of culture. A general definition of arm’s length is that politics sets the framework with money and organization, but does not interfere with the content and artistic […]
“Paedo” and “porn” accusations ahead of drag queen children’s show courting controversy in Copenhagen
The Danes are extremely liberal – or at least we have always been led to believe that. After all, they were the first to legalize pornography and same-sex civil unions. But there has always been this suspicion that a silent majority rejects dullness. Take the raunchy sex shop windows for example: more people would go […]
Finnair scraps plans to outsource cabin crew services on Thai and North American routes
The contract, valid until the end of 2025, also stipulates that the current cabin crew collective agreement will be extended by one year, until January 31, 2025. “We are happy that we have been able to find solutions together with our employees” said Johanna Karppi, Finnair’s people and culture manager. “The agreements with our employees […]
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 […]
The new Aalto2 museum center fulfills Alvar Aalto’s wish
A fresh concept Museum center Aalto2 consists of two buildings designed by Alvar Aalto – the Alvar Aalto Museum (1971–73, 2023) and the Museum of Central Finland (1956–61, 1991, 2019) – and a new extension that will be built to connect them (2023). ). Together, these are more than 5,000 square meters, forming the premises […]
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 […]
Roger Waters fights cancellation culture and stands up for free speech
These actions were based on false accusations of anti-Semitism against Waters, who is a vocal critic of the Israeli government and its policies towards the Palestinians. Waters’ lawyers argue that the proposed cancellations are unconstitutional, unwarranted and a violation of her basic human right to free speech. They plan to overturn the decision and ensure […]
The Albert Edelfelt exhibition returns home from Paris and Gothenburg
The Ateneum exhibition presents Albert Edelfelt as an international influence Albert Edelfelt (1854–1905) was socially gifted and understood the importance of networks early in his career. He spoke several languages and mixed easily with people from different social classes. Edelfelt traveled in Europe and the Nordic countries and lived most of his life in Paris. […]
800 new jobs in Þorlákshöfn in the fish farming sector
Onshore aquaculture will be by far the largest industry in Þorlákshöfn. Between six hundred and eight hundred new jobs can be expected there in the coming years. At the same time, ISK 180 billion is expected to be spent on these projects. The largest project of the municipality of Ölfuss is currently the development of […]
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 […]
Most doctors are not aware of patient injury reporting processes in their workplace
According to PVK’s remuneration manager Elina Muukkonen, healthcare professionals do not need to know when a patient injury may be eligible for compensation. If the patient suspects damage, he can seek help from the healthcare patient advocate, and the reporting process removes the issue from the daily life of the patient and the healthcare unit. […]
HS: Finnish young people invest more than ever before, even more than Swedes
According to the magazine, young Finns are therefore more active investors than their Swedish peers. Lasse CorinAktia’s Chief Economist, estimates that the increase in the number of young people investing suggests that investments in improving people’s financial skills and competence are bearing fruit. “Young people clearly understand the importance and possibilities of investing as part […]
The world’s largest children’s literature prize is now being awarded
Kulturnytt’s reporter Björn Jansson is on site at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm, where the actual announcement takes place. Then there will be interviews and analysis with the help of the culture editor’s literature editor Lina Kalmteg, our children’s culture expert Viveca Bladh and culture journalist Shora Esmailian from Sydsvenskan. Also: meet last year’s prize winner, […]
My first experience with Sub-zero
As I landed I was greeted by a freezing wind and the pitch dark at 4.30pm reminded me of a deserted midnight street in India. My phone showed a temperature of -10 degrees. However, the drive from the airport to the place of residence in Helsinki felt like a good start with shiny buildings that […]
Russian prodigy wins music competition in Germany
12-year-old Elisey Mysin’s triumph comes at a time when other European competitions exclude his nationals Elisey Mysin, a young Russian pianist, has been awarded the first prize in her age category of the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf. The event was organized at the end of February. Russia’s pianist won the jury’s affection by […]
Russian piano prodigy wins prestigious prize in Germany
The triumph for 12-year-old Elisey Mysin comes as other European competitions exclude his nationals Young Russian pianist Elisey Mysin has been awarded first prize in her age category at the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event was organized at the end of February. The 12-year-old Russian musician impressed the jury by first […]
The Cannes Film Festival appoints Ruben Ostlund as jury president
Washington [US]February 28 (ANI): Director Ruben Ostlund will head this year’s Cannes International Film Festival competition jury, organizers announced on Tuesday. The Swedish director’s “Triangle of Sadness” is a capitalist satire starring Woody Harrelson, Harris Dickinson, Dolly De Leon and the late Charlbi Dean. It won the Cannes Palme d’Or for best film last year, […]
Annah Björk – two years with postcovid
For many of us, the corona pandemic is a thing of the past, but not for Annah Björk. Every day for two years she has had a fever, breathing difficulties and body pains. Life with post-covid stands in stark contrast to how she lived until Christmas 2020. For 20 years, music and fashion journalist Annah […]
A new study shows that language skills and social relationships are key to the integration of immigrant early childhood educators in Finland
social relations at the workplace as well as the acceptance and recognition of the work community are directly related to how well early childhood educators with an immigrant background feel that they belong to the kindergarten’s work community. In Haanpää’s study, the views of early childhood educators with an immigrant background, as well as Finnish-born […]
The battle over the stolen cultural treasures
Swedish Radio’s culture reporter My Benaissa tells the story of how activists break into museums and how Europe begins to give in to their demands to return cultural treasures. Hear about a historic turn in who has the right to cultural heritage objects. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a story every weekday morning […]
The culture war in focus at CPAC
On Wednesday, the conservative CPAC conference begins in Washington. The conference is an opportunity for influential thinkers and thought in the Republican sphere to meet and discuss policy. However, a long line of heavyweights within the Republican Party choose not to participate, including Ron DeSantis and Mitch McConnell. Why don’t they want to participate, what […]
The camping union warns that the new law could give Denmark a trailer park culture similar to the United States
1 March is the first day of the camping season in Denmark. In winter, there is a 15-20 day limit (with permission from the municipality) for how long you can stay in a caravan or cabin on a pitch – no tents in winter! – although a majority of MPs are believed to favor a […]
YLE: Kenyan students in Finland may lose their right to study due to unpaid tuition fees
The due date of the last collection letter was 28 February 2023. Ari SivulaTAMK’s vice-rector told public radio yesterday that the payment has not been received. “We need to find someone to foot the bill. Education is not free,” he said, confirming that non-payment of fees would prevent students from continuing their studies. “We will […]
The development of sports betting in Finland: a brief history and current status
This was followed by the birth of lotteries in the early 20th century, offering the public small-scale betting opportunities. By Mikko LehtoUniversity of Helsinki researcher, “Finland’s first state lottery was organized in 1940, with the purpose of raising funds for war efforts.” Over the years, the Finnish government has adopted a proactive approach to the […]
170 new jobs will be created
In Þorlákshöfn in the south of Iceland, construction has begun on the largest terrestrial aquaculture facility in Iceland, owned by Landeldi. Ultimately, around 40,000 tons of salmon are to be farmed at the plant per year. The company intends to use all farm waste as fertiliser. This project will create around 170 new jobs in […]
Lena Dunham – Girls, the drives and the excuses
Lena Dunham (b. 1986) is the director, screenwriter and actor who created Girls, one of the most talked about TV series of the 10th century, before she turned 25. She is crowned the “queen of comedy” and is celebrated for her pioneering portraits of women and sharp eyes on the present, sex and relationships. At […]
Conrad the Contrarian: Relax, it’s education
Too casual? Or the global best? Danish education is a hot topic in Europe. Have these Scandinavians optimized learning or do they have a lot to learn? Culture shock The Danish education system is what brought me to Denmark way back in 2012 – another time before COVID and travel cards, when Brexit was still […]
A third of Finnish high school students need additional support, learning support reform is needed
Fresh official view The Ministry of Education and Culture demanded a comprehensive reform of learning support from early childhood education to higher education. Luikoliitto supports the implementation of the reform in the next election period. “When the goal is to increase the number of highly educated young people, it is important to keep everyone involved. […]
Make it compulsory to learn Danish, argues the language school’s interest organisation
De Danske Sprogcentre, the Danish language school’s interest organization, has prepared a list of suggestions for how the government can encourage more foreigners to learn the language. Among them is a recommendation to abolish the rule that prohibits international players from receiving free tuition after they have been here for five years. The number of […]
One year on: Numerous events to mark the anniversary of the invasion
The House of Ukraine opensThe Ukrainian flag will fly at the parliament’s main entrance, and when darkness falls over the city, Christiansborg will be lit up in yellow and blue in honor of Ukraine. Similar services and events will take place in Aarhus, Odense, Roskilde, Helsingør and all over Denmark. Later in the day, the […]
Lapland’s snow-free tourism focuses on the midnight sun and autumn colors
The tourism industry’s long-term goal is to increase Lapland’s reputation as a summer destination and improve the accessibility of Lapland’s destinations through new flights. All major tourist areas in Lapland, including Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Pohjoinen-Lappi and Ruka-Kuusamo, as well as Visit Finland, which promotes international tourism nationwide, are involved in the development of summer tourism. […]
Museum makes colonialist U-turn
Visitors were outraged when Norway’s National Museum removed a popular painting by Christian Krohg from the exhibition The director of Norway’s National Museum on Monday backed away from a controversial decision to remove painter Christian Krohg’s beloved 1893 artwork “Leif Erikson Discovers America,” insisting the Norwegian artist “had not been interrupted.” “We thought there were […]
The museum makes a U-turn on colonialist painting
Visitors were outraged when Norway’s National Museum removed a popular painting by Christian Krohg from the exhibition The director of Norway’s National Museum on Monday backed away from a controversial decision to remove painter Christian Krohg’s beloved 1893 artwork “Leif Erikson Discovers America,” insisting the Norwegian artist “had not been interrupted.” “We thought there were […]
Polish studies at the University of Iceland
Eyjólfur Már Sigurèsson, director of the Language Center, and Katarzyna Rabęda, teacher of Polish at the Polish School in Reykjavik, are proud to announce the creation of a new field of study in the field of Polish (additional course 60 ECTS). This field of study will be available next year at the Faculty of Language […]
One in eight full-time employees in Denmark is a foreigner
Ukrainians eager to workFigures from ALMR also showed that the Ukrainians who fled to Denmark to escape Russia’s invasion have not been idle. Of the nearly 12,500 who have been granted residence in Denmark and whom municipalities consider ready for work7,218 (58 percent) have found a job. It is up to the individual municipalities to […]
Ukraine makes a request to Spotify
Authorities in Kiev asked the Swedish streaming service to remove songs by Russian artists who “support the war” Kiev has requested that Swedish audio streaming service Spotify remove songs by Russia-based artists who “support the war,” the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, Andrey Ermak, told the Times on Sunday. The country has been trying to […]
The spell on the ring from the 16th century
In 1933, a gold ring was unearthed in Tågarp in Scania. On the inside it had a spell, of which several similar variants have been found in the Nordic countries. According to experts, the rhyme may even have a name hidden inside it. But what was this formula really good for – or against? The […]
The Road Less Taken: If Books Could Talk
Most of us know the feeling of getting lost in a good story: the experience when a character etches itself so deeply into our psyche that we think about their stories long after the book is finished. Neuroscientists claim that we can actually improve our empathic response by reading fiction. When we experience other people’s […]
Enjoy it! Danish researchers find new key to greener agriculture
A huge stepThis summer, the researchers will send out a guide to help farmers in Denmark use Bovaer when feeding livestock. Being able to halve the emissions of methane from cows before 2030 will be a significant step for Denmark to reach its climate goals. “We have considered the emission of methane from cows to […]
Architecture of the 1970s: Exhibitions, Book and Outreach Program
The exhibition invites visitors to experience the spirit of the 1970s and to imagine how a well-equipped suburban house with a playground made of concrete elements felt to its first residents. It also highlights 1970s gems from various building types, such as theaters, town halls, university buildings, churches, factories and water towers. The exhibition challenges […]
Are there any downsides to our obsession with serial killers?
In today’s program we dig into this serial killer craze. Many serial killers are given a place in the culture in the form of TV series and movies, but could it become a problem that we make them too human? We talk to the director Ali Abbasi, current with the film Holy Spider – about […]
Public artworks exploring humanity and technology are spreading across Helsinki’s Kalasatama area
The four artists involved in the project are Laura Beloff, Flis Holland, Josefina Nelimarkkaand Jenna Sutela. Everyone approaches the curatorial concept within the framework of their own artistic activity. The curatorial project is implemented Aleksandra Kiskonen and Kristiina LjokkoiPublic Art Curators at HAM Helsinki Art Museum. The project is connected to the Smart Kalasatama Urban […]
Helsinki Ink Tattoo Convention presents various artists and styles 31.3.-2.4.2023
The popularity of tattoos has grown year by year, and visitors to Helsinki Ink will have a wide selection of different current styles. The industry has also developed in all respects, with better quality tools and colors available and a focus on customer safety. “The stylistic trends are emphasizing hybrids or emphasizing contrasts. Other styles […]
How investments have changed the way we spend
Ranking has a long history, and the exact origin of the concept is difficult to determine. However, there are some early examples of placements in various fields that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. One of the earliest examples of ranking can be found in ancient Greece, where Olympics was held. The ancient Greeks […]
UN to Denmark: Stop being racist towards Greenlanders!
Greenlandic member of parliament not surprisedTzay pointed out that Greenlanders are overrepresented in homelessness and removal statistics, and that tests used to assess parental suitability do not take culture or language into account. The results do not surprise Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, Member of Parliament in the Folketing on behalf of the Greenlandic party Siumut. She constantly […]
Andrew Tate – the self-proclaimed knight of men
Andrew Tate has been called both the internet’s scariest man and the face of male toxicity. He’s a former kickboxer who got kicked out of the reality show Big Brother, ran a webcam business and became a self-help guru to loads of guys and young men around the world. But it was in December that […]
Homelessness can be eradicated by close cooperation by 2027: Report
“Today there is a broad consensus in Finland about the need to eradicate homelessness, but some time ago this was considered a utopian goal. Now we just need to take concrete steps to achieve it. We need a national program to eradicate homelessness by 2027. It is important that all political parties commit to this […]
Finns among the 5 most playing countries
Where does this enthusiasm come from? The answer is not so simple. There are many reasons why casino games are so popular in Finland. Of course, gaming habits and preferences are individual, but you can easily find national common features that explain the popularity of gambling. These include geographical, cultural and social factors. Geography could […]
They want to ban fish farming
The assessment of fish farming in aquaculture carried out by the National Audit Office revealed significant legal violations in this sector. Therefore, the Landvernd wants to prohibit further development of farming on the country’s coasts, at least until the regulations are changed. According to the recommendations, a thorough assessment of the impact of aquaculture on […]
Kurvinen: The government will hardly finish the climate food program
“The issue depends on our coalition partners. They received the document in December and it did not satisfy them,” he said. Four years ago, the Finnish government agreed to design a climate food program to reduce the climate footprint of food and improve citizens’ understanding of food production. YLE reported last week that the latest […]
Icelandic cuisine has been ranked as one of the worst in the world
According to a survey by TasteAtlas, Icelanders have one of the worst food cultures in the world. The website’s 140,000 members voted and rated over 16,000 dishes from around the world. The result is a list of the best and worst dishes available, ranking Iceland 91st out of 95 countries. According to the study, the […]
Experience abroad without leaving Norway
If you are longing for a holiday, but don’t have the time or money to go abroad right now, all hope is not lost. You can enjoy the best of other countries directly from your own home, or by exploring the local area where you live. Dream away in your own company, invite to a […]
Expats, immigrants, internationals, non-Danes… we salute you all
It’s crazy that we haven’t had an ‘Expat of the Year’ before. One of the problems is the word ‘expat’. A lot of people don’t like it. Expats are foreigners who know that one day they will return to their home country, but many move to Denmark who are open to the idea of staying […]
Finland’s climate food program stuck on reducing meat consumption
Pertti Hakanenspecial assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen (Center), told Finnish public radio that the goal is to finish the program by the end of the election period. The five government parties agreed to draw up a climate food program in coalition negotiations four years ago, but the preparatory work has […]
The silver heart on the female skeleton
In 1916, a female skeleton was dug up under the floor of a medieval church in the Gamlestaden district in Gothenburg. Contrary to the usual Christian tradition, the woman had received a grave gift in the form of a silver heart on her chest. The find, and the mystery surrounding it, has been dedicated to […]
Top Five English-Language Theater Track Fans
It has been an exceptional year for the English-language theater in Copenhagen, not least thanks to two very significant landmarks: the ruby jubilee of Crazy Christmas Cabaret and the silver jubilee of the creation of That Theater Company. It is therefore fitting that their founders, Vivienne McKee and Ian Burns respectively, have been nominated for […]
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 […]
Sweden’s largest wolf hunt in modern times
Licensed hunting is criticized by researchers who believe that the wolf tribe is inbred and should instead increase in numbers. But the Swedish government, on the contrary, wants to lower the benchmark for how many wolves we should have in Sweden. And the hunter Mattias – who hunts wolves in the Almhöjden area around Riddarhyttan […]
Irma bites the dust in Coop reorganization
The term ‘annus horribilis’ was first popularized by Queen Elizabeth II to refer to a year in which three of her four children confirmed divorces/separations. 2016 was definitely one for the celebrities: it started with David Bowie, followed by Prince, Muhammad Ali, George Michael and Carrie Fisher – to name just a few. And what […]
Parents are advised to limit their children’s intake of organic eggs following the discovery of PFAS
You couldn’t really make it up: for a long time now, the perceived wisdom has been that eating caged eggs is a bad choice for society, to the extent that today they are frowned upon, some supermarkets have stopped selling them altogether , and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries wants to phase them […]
The need to produce less steel if we want to achieve zero emissions: Research
A new study focused on the Japanese steel industry shows that if we are truly committed to zero emissions, we must prepare for a scenario where the amount of steel produced is lower. Japan has set a goal of reducing steel emissions by 46 percent by 2030 and zero emissions by 2050. For now, the […]
Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä will receive the honorary title of Academician of Science
and research professor Merja Penttilä has expertise in biotechnology and synthetic biology. They are all respected scientists and researchers with pioneering experience in their respective fields of research. Their work has wide-ranging importance in different sectors of society and thus helps to solve global challenges. A maximum of 16 distinguished Finnish scientists can have the […]
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 […]
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year celebration is crowned by a dance procession on Keskuskatu
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year brings a little joy to the dark time of the year and invites citizens to enjoy the day’s traditional program. The festival event will take place on Saturday, January 21, on Keskuskatu, between Kaivokatu and Aleksanterinkatu, ice sculpture performances from 10 am to 3 pm and dragon and lion dance from […]
The Tidö agreement, SD’s recruitment plan, party congress in China
This is how the Sweden Democrats recruit their top forces After the election, a series of new political posts will be appointed – political officials, press secretaries, state secretaries and not least all posts in regions and municipalities. And there it can often be difficult to find people with political experience. How much does a […]
The second season of DR’s man-with-a-long-penis series made in consultation with small children
Write October 14 in your diaries. No, Mette has not brought forward the general election, and it is not because she is Culture night. Suddenly, Denmark has another reason to anticipate the date: You guessed it, ‘John Dillermand’, the man with the longest penis in the world, is returning to Danish children’s TV for the […]
The city of Helsinki raises the salaries of several professional groups, offers cultural and sports benefits to the personnel
The goal of the wage development program is to make the city more attractive as an employer and to ease recruitment challenges In the 2022 budget proposal of the city of Helsinki, 5 million euros are allocated to the implementation of the city’s wage development program. The program is used as a basis for the […]
The gritty French novelist Annie Ernaux wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
French author Annie Ernaux, whose novels are based on personal experience of class and gender, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The jury praised “the courage and clinical acuity with which she reveals the roots, alienations and collective limitations of personal memory”. Ernaux is the author of 22 novels. Informed of the award, the […]
Right now: The Nobel Prize in Literature is announced
Today, the Swedish Academy presents who will be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022. The announcement will take place at 1pm at Börshuset in Stockholm. Listen to P1 Culture’s live broadcast.
Crazier than Christmas: Don’t give up!
Hi! My name is Vivienne.” You say hello, I say goodbyeI worked my way around the small group, introducing myself to them one by one and receiving a name in response. Very soon I found myself back with my friend and we talked until I decided it was time to leave, walked around the small […]
“Icelandic settlers were not Vikings”
“Vikings have never been more than gangs, like today’s criminal groups,” says ethnologist Árni Björnsson in a recent TV interview for Stöð 2. Árni criticized the National Museum of Iceland, its former workplace, for organizing the “Viking Battle” event as part of the Night Culture in Reykjavík earlier this month, saying that Iceland’s historic ties […]
Lack of streaming threatens Surströmming premiere
The lack of sour strömming means that many customers have difficulty getting hold of the desirable cans ahead of the sour strömming premiere today. If the availability of streaming does not improve, Norrland’s cultural heritage may be threatened, according to sour streaming producer Oskars outside Sundsvall, which is preparing for closure. “The whole surströmming culture […]
STT: Finns’ interest in studying Russian under the influence of the invasion of Ukraine
“Understanding the Russian language, culture and society is an important security policy resource when we think about influence campaigns or the possible weaponization of immigration,” he said. “You shouldn’t create such an information wall where you don’t want to know what’s happening in Russia. We need to know what the main news is today, what […]
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 […]
Hana Al-Khamri
Hana Al-Khamri is the daughter of Yemeni migrant workers and raised in Saudi Arabia. She began her journalistic career in a gender-segregated newspaper editorial office in the city of Jidda. Since 2011 she lives in Sweden and works as a freelance writer and lecturer with a focus on politics, culture and women’s rights in the […]
Susan Dahl
Susan Dahl is a student chaplain at Umeå University’s campus. She is also a poet and writer, including as a columnist in Kyrkans Tidning. Her poetry debut was called “Vem så mig dån”, with pictures by Kent Wisti. Together they lead the podcast “Kinnamockaskogen,” a podcast at the intersection of culture, faith and society. In […]
The battle over quota refugees and the family feud in SD
This summer, we broadcast special episodes about the four topics that young voters between the ages of 16-29 ranked as the most important before the election, according to the SOM institute. The order is environment, crime, immigration and healthcare. In this program we talk about immigration, which therefore comes in third place. We are talking […]
Anthrax found in dead cattle in the nature park in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia: Croatian authorities have said that anthrax has been diagnosed in dozens of cattle found dead in a natural park southeast of the Croatian capital Zagreb. The Ministry of Agriculture said that the authorities tested the animal bodies after reports that certain cattle had developed neurological symptoms before they died. Officials said measures were […]
The Road Less Taken: Free to carry weapons, forced to carry children
When I read that the Supreme Court in the United States last month overturned a woman’s right to abortion, I had a familiar feeling in my stomach. It’s one I’ve gotten used to processing things that happen in America over the last few years: a feeling of fear, discomfort, confusion, and fear. An unwanted seed […]
Good morning World!
Boris Johnson’s resignation Following the mass resignation of his own government, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson was finally forced to throw in the towel and resign. Who succeeds him and what happens now? Swedish Radio’s correspondent Stephanie Zakrisson in conversation with Magdalena Frennhoff Larsén, political scientist active in the United Kingdom. […]
Straight, No Chaser: The silence is deafening
In the last month, there has been a stream of articles and a TV2 documentary about Herlufsholm, the country’s oldest and most famous school, which was founded in 1135 by the Danish sea hero Herluf Trolle and his wife. # RectorAlso!In the spirit of #MeToo, various alumni have come out of the woodwork to tell […]
Finland increases offshore wind power capacity
On Friday, the Finnish government granted permission to lease water areas off the west coast of Finland in order to expand the power capacity of offshore wind farms. The state forest manager Metsähallitus received permission to lease water areas at the Tahkoluoto wind farm near Pori and on the coast of Ostrobothnia, at the Korsnäs […]
THL: Gender education, free contraceptives contribute to the decrease in abortions in Finland
Free contraception and more comprehensive sexual education have led to a significant decrease in the number of women performing abortions in Finland compared to a decade ago, says the public health authority THL. The agency’s figures revealed that in 2021, about 7,600 abortions were performed in Finland, compared with 10,700 in 2011. In 1975, the […]
Danish News Round-Up: Denmark must eliminate gas in 2035
A majority in the Folketing has agreed to get rid of gas in Denmark by 2035 as part of the ‘Denmark can do more II’ initiative. To do so, the production of solar and wind energy on land will quadruple by 2030, and the production of offshore wind energy will quintuple. Double crises“Denmark and the […]
Right now: The Norwegian Prime Minister is holding a press conference
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is holding a press conference in connection with the suspected terrorist attack that took place in Oslo early on Saturday morning. Participating are Minister of Justice and Emergency Preparedness Emilie Enger Mehl and Minister of Culture and Gender Equality Anette Trettebergstuen. The echo transmits immediately.
Early summer festivals attract a record audience
After two summer Covid restrictions, Finnish festivals have garnered a record number of participants this summer. The Ministry of Culture and Science announced earlier this month its initiative to promote the event industry by removing virtually all restrictions on Covid. At early summer festivals, the crowds have increased sharply. The Sideway Festival in Helsinki was […]
Luke: The growth of the Finnish wolf population is stopping
The steady growth of the Finnish wolf population in recent years has slowed down over the past 12 months, says a study by the Natural Resources Institute (Luke). The institute estimates that there were 279-321 wolves in Finland in March 2021, and revised the figure to 290 in March this year. This figure includes about […]
The EBU has denied Ukraine the right to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
“We are disappointed with this decision of the EBU. During this month, many people in Ukraine have done everything possible to meet the conditions for Eurovision in our country. Security is, of course, our first priority. UA: PBC, state and municipalities did a thorough job to see such an unappealable statement, so we ask our […]
Rydman’s allegations of harassment subjugated NCP’s leadership "high pressure"the parliamentary expert says
The leadership of the Opposition Party (NKP) is under strong pressure to clearly state what kind of behavior the party accepts from its own MPs, a researcher at the University of Turku Markku Jokisipilä said Yle Radio 1’s Ykkösaamu program on Monday morning. Jokisipilä’s comments come after Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday published an article contains […]
The University of Helsinki closes the China-funded Confucius Institute
This week, the University of Helsinki terminated its contract with the Confucius Institute, a Chinese language and culture teaching center on campus. Beijing would have liked to continue funding the program, according to the university’s vice-rector. Hanna Snellman. "They asked if we would consider further negotiations. We said no" he explained. The institute’s agreement with […]
The plan aims to cut agricultural runoff into the Baltic Sea by 2027
Finnish ministries and agricultural organizations have published a plan to limit agricultural run-off that pollutes the Baltic Sea. The Government-Supported Archipelago Sea Program, published on Thursday, lists 10 measures to reduce agricultural pollution in the sea area between the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland. The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (Helcom) has […]
