Tag: Damage
Helsinki’s most iconic statue for rest and a facelift
The bronze statue, known as Havis Amanda, will be removed after May Day to repair damage caused over decades by climbers during the festivities.
There is strong support for the general income and social security reform of Finnish workers in the survey
This model would provide an income support system for those who are not members of the unemployment fund. The remaining 34% have a negative attitude towards this model. By Mikael Pentikäinen, CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, the general income security system is justice. “It is wrong that income security is not available to all those who […]
A year for most children is a lifetime…
A year ago, the conflict hit close to home when war broke out in Ukraine. It is a year of uncertainty, fear, broken dreams, broken families and disrupted lives. About 6.5 million people have been displaced from their homes, 1.2 million of whom are children. Almost 7 million children are at risk due to attacks […]
11-year-old Bryna took her own life
Bryna comes into contact with child and youth psychiatry in Västerbotten to receive a neuropsychiatric examination. She receives an ADHD diagnosis, but she also has clear autistic traits and is put on a waiting list for further investigation. Her mother Jennie notices that Bryna is getting worse and worse and that it has become increasingly […]
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. […]
C-reactive protein reduces the immune response in inflammatory disease
Linköping [Sweden]March 9 (ANI): The biological function of C-reactive protein (CRP) has long been unknown. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have discovered that this protein is beneficial in the inflammatory disease systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. According to the study published in the Journal of Autoimmunity, this is only valid for one of CRP’s […]
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Portrait of Erdogan burned in Finland in front of NATO voice media
The demonstration in Helsinki was organized by pro-Kurdish ?anti-authoritarian? activists A group of protesters burned a portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in front of their nation’s embassy in Helsinki over the weekend, Finnish media have reported. The episode occurred amid tensions ahead of Wednesday’s vote on NATO membership. A majority of MPs passed […]
Helsingin Allas Sea Pool is suing Viking Line for 3 million euros for collision damage to the pier
The accident happened more than a year ago in the port of Helsinki.
According to the Finnish Rescue Association, cooking is the most common cause of residential fires in Finland
According to international statistics, fires are common worldwide. In the United States, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and fire-related injuries, with more than 173,000 fires reported in 2018 alone, resulting in 550 deaths and 4,820 injuries. In the UK, cooking is the most common cause of household fires, accounting for over […]
Harmful additives were found in Helsinki’s street cocaine samples, says a new study
The latest report covers lab results from 118 samples collected between September 13, 2022 and January 11, 2023, with the most commonly submitted samples being sold as amphetamine, cocaine, alprazolam, MDMA, or a variety of other synthetic stimulants. According to the report, the number of cocaine samples received (15 in total) has increased since the […]
The stevedoring strike will end after the agreement between the transport workers and the port operators
According to him, the stevedores will return to work as soon as possible, but on Saturday at the latest. “During the 25-month contract period, salary increases will increase by 6.3 percent, in addition to which there will be a so-called deferment amount of 1,100 euros,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Kokko said people […]
Icelandic birch forests threatened by pests
Experts from the Icelandic Forest Service say unclear regulations on timber imports threaten local birch forests. Imported wood, especially that containing bark, may contain insects or their eggs that are not native to Iceland and may damage or destroy Icelandic birches. RÚV reports that an Icelandic company recently imported tree trunks with bark from Poland. […]
Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline
© Provided by Xinhua Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian affairs and contemporary history, points to “a clear gain to be made” by the US and a strengthening of its geopolitical influence over Germany. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline […]
Nord Stream explosions severely affected maritime life – report
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions near Bornholm last September caused untold damage to the seabed in a particularly vulnerable area of the Baltic Sea, according to a new report. The four explosions stirred up 250,000 tonnes of contaminated seabed – an area twice the size of Bornholm. They released sediment containing toxic substances […]
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 […]
Get the most beautiful wooden floors with the help of a professional floor sander
When you are faced with having to fix the wooden floors in your house or in your apartment, it is always a good idea to decide in advance whether the floors should be sanded or planed prior to the final finishing. Of course, it can be a bit difficult to decide if you don’t know […]
Former defense minister charged (again) with revealing state secrets
Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Minister of Defense from 2016 to 2019, was yesterday charged with sharing state secrets. The 75-year-old retired member of the Liberal Party has pleaded not guilty. “It is, of course, serious when highly classified information – which is protected by a confidentiality policy and which is crucial for the intelligence service’s work […]
UMFÍ Youth Camp closed due to damp and mold
Moisture was found in the basement and under some windows at the old sports center in Laugarvatn, where UMFÍ runs its youth camp, and mold was found in the samples. The youth camp will be closed indefinitely until repairs are completed. Moisture damage and mold were detected in the premises of the Ungmennabúð (Icelandic Youth […]
The mild winter damages Finnish roads
The damage is usually caused by water seeping into the road surface and then alternating between melting and freezing.
Many displaced Ukrainians want to stay in Denmark
Most from northern or eastern UkraineFrom a gender perspective, it is clear that men want to stay in Denmark more than women. About half of adult men in Denmark want to stay, while only about a third of women said they would stay. It is interesting considering that 80 percent of displaced Ukrainians in Denmark […]
NATO unveils new space fleet
The US-led military bloc will use commercial satellites to improve intelligence gathering NATO has announced a new space project aimed at creating a fleet of spy satellites. The initiative, which includes NATO-seeking Sweden and Finland, involves not only national but commercial assets. The project, called the ‘Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space’ (APSS), was unveiled on […]
NATO unveils new space project
The US-led military bloc is trying to use commercial satellites to improve intelligence gathering NATO has announced a new space project aimed at creating a fleet of spy satellites. The initiative, in which the NATO applicants Sweden and Finland also participate, covers not only national but also commercial assets. The project, called the ‘Alliance Persistent […]
Zelensky meets Swedish Prime Minister about Ukraine’s European integration
KIEV, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed Ukraine’s European integration during their meeting in Kiev on Wednesday, the presidential press service reported. Zelensky and Kristersson talked about cooperation between their countries within European institutions during Sweden’s presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in […]
COVID-19 infection increases risk of diabetes: Study
The trend, Kwan says, is worrisome because most people in the United States will eventually experience infection with COVID-19. “This study will help us better understand—and better prepare for—the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk,” Kwan said. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, also suggest that the risk of type 2 diabetes appears to […]
EU adds Russia to black tax havens
The bloc accused Moscow of failing to change a “harmful” benefit tax regime Russia has been added to the EU’s list of “non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes“, The European council notified on Tuesday. The bloc has accused Moscow of maintaining harmful tax practices. According to a statement published on the council’s website, Russian legislation introduced […]
Finnish universities and companies are leading the way towards sustainable fiber fabrics in the SUSTAFIT research project
The fibers are distributed randomly in nonwovens and bonded together chemically, mechanically, or thermally, making their manufacturing process faster and simpler than traditional woven and knit fabrics. The research project solves the plastic problem of disposable nonwovens Many nonwovens are disposable products that are discarded after use and can end up in the environment. This […]
More than 130 Turkish builders were arrested and the last survivors were pulled from the ruins
Footage from the affected area shows how some buildings have collapsed like a deck of cards, while others have been damaged but are still standing. Turkish judicial authorities raided more than 130 people allegedly involved in these irregular construction practices. On paper, Turkish building regulations are up-to-date with current earthquake engineering standards. However, they are […]
Lots of damage due to strong winds
Multiple emergency teams in the capital area have been called to assist with the current weather situation in the country. Most quests focus on removing damage. Rescue team tasks include: removal of the broken façade of the Urriðaholtsskóli school, removal of broken road signs and many others. In the district of Breiðholt some roofs have […]
The children in the middle of the violence: The escape map | Part 2/3
Nowadays, it is a crime when children witness violence in close relationships. The children get their own voice in the legal process, but even if the perpetrator is convicted of child welfare crimes, the child’s security has been damaged for life. Mother Anna is forced to tell the children that she does not love them. […]
Sustainable style: Shopping Copenhagen Bamboo’s Eco-Friendly Bamboo clothing
Copenhagen Bamboo is a sustainable fashion brand that offers environmentally friendly clothes made from bamboo. From stylish basics to statement pieces, their collection of bamboo clothing (bamboo clothing) is designed to be both comfortable and sustainable. The brand’s mission is to create fashionable clothes that are kinder to the environment. All their products are made […]
Business leaders criticize the anti-immigration rhetoric of the Basic Finns
As Finland strives to attract more workers from abroad, prominent businessmen have emphasized the “irresponsible damage” caused by the statements of Finnish natives about work-related immigration.
Minister of Justice takes first step towards criminalizing ‘theft’
Anyone who has seen the acclaimed HBO series ‘I May Destroy You’ knows what stealthing is. This is when someone, usually a man, removes a condom during intercourse without informing their sexual partner. Widely regarded as a form of sexual assault, there is no legislation prohibiting the practice in Denmark – to the widespread dismay […]
Will compensate Íslandshotel for any damages
At its meeting yesterday, the Employers’ Confederation (SA) confirmed its full support for Íslandsshótel due to the strike action, which is organized by Efling and mainly targets the hotel chain. SA support includes e.g. such an arrangement that the Confederation’s Labor Dispute Fund will be entitled to pay Íslandshotels any damages resulting from work stoppages […]
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 […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister condemns Koran burning
Stockholm – Sweden’s prime minister has condemned this weekend’s burning of a Koran in Stockholm as “deeply disrespectful”, raising tensions with Turkey as the Nordic country courts Ankara over its NATO bid. Far-right politician Rasmus Paludan set fire to a copy of the Muslim holy book in front of the Turkish embassy in the Swedish […]
The Nord Stream explosions were an act of terrorism Putin
The Russian president said that Gazprom was allowed to inspect the pipeline that was damaged by the ?terrorist act? Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the damage to the two Nord Stream pipelines under the Baltic Sea, telling reporters on Monday night what Gazprom investigators saw after being allowed to inspect the site. “It was […]
Anna on Amiralsgatan – “She’s not a vegetable”
Anna is injured in a high-profile accident after a car chase in February 2015. She walks on a sidewalk in Malmö with her pram. A car is thrown onto the pavement and ends up over Anna and her little son who is in the pram. Both are badly injured, the son is recovering. Anna survives […]
Sweden is to carry out a further Nord Stream crime scene investigation
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Sweden will conduct further crime scene investigations into suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office said here on Friday. “I have decided to, together with the security police, carry out a number of additional investigations at the crime scene,” says chief […]
According to the UN, 4 million children were driven into poverty when the war between Ukraine and Russia escalated
“Children bear the heaviest burden of the economic crisis caused by the war in Ukraine,” UNICEF said. The report further stated that due to the ongoing economic downturn, 2.8 million children now live in households below the poverty line. In addition, there are still 110,000 children living in poverty in Romania, Al Jazeera reported. “Children […]
Leaks on Nord Stream gas pipelines caused by “powerful explosions”, Danish police confirm
According to the joint investigation group that investigated the gas pipeline leaks, it can now be confirmed that the extensive damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 in Denmark’s exclusive economic zone was caused by powerful explosions. This is stated by the Copenhagen Police in a press release Tuesday morning. The police state that it […]
Leak found on Russian oil pipeline to German Polish operator
The reason for the breach on the Druzhba pipeline is not yet known, says the operator of the route Polish operator PERN has said it has discovered a leak on the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Germany. The break was detected late on Tuesday by automated systems on one of the two strands […]
Finland’s economic forecasts for 2023
From slot games to sports and a lively music scene, the choice is endless. Everyone who calls Finland home knows that this is only possible thanks to the country’s traditionally stable economy. However, recent times have brought murky waters to Finland’s economic prospects – but what can be in store for the year 2023? The […]
Europe has been indefinitely deprived of the key gas supply route Gazprom
The Russian energy giant is looking for ways to get the pipelines up and running, but the timeline can’t yet be estimated? The damage to Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines means Europe will be indefinitely deprived of one of its most important gas supply routes, Gazprom spokesman Sergey Kupriyanov said on Friday. “Basically, […]
At the UN, Russia, USA Trade barbs over the Nord Stream damage
The US and Russia traded barbs and accusations at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday over the apparent sabotage of a major gas pipeline that Russia uses to supply Europe. Between September 26 and 29, explosions caused four leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that run along the bottom of the […]
Denmark estimates when the Nord Stream pipelines will be empty
The damaged infrastructure will end by the end of the week, an official has said More than half of all the gas contained in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines has spilled, the head of the Danish Energy Authority, Kristoffer Boettzauw, told reporters on Wednesday. The pipelines suffered a leak on Monday […]
Sweden discovers the fourth Nord Stream leak – media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm’s and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastructure was damaged earlier this week in an alleged act of sabotage. At first it was believed that the pipelines on the bottom […]
Finland closes tourist visas for Russians on Friday
The foreign minister said the decision was accelerated by the damage to the Nord Stream pipelines and sham elections in the Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine.
Sweden discovers fourth Nord Stream leak media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm’s and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastructure was damaged earlier this week in an alleged act of sabotage. At first it was believed that the pipelines on the bottom […]
Niinistö: Security threat at a new level after the Nord Stream explosion
“In general, safety concerns have resurfaced everywhere, and not just because of this pipeline. Safety-oriented thinking should emerge even stronger.” Along with the three leaks detected near Bornholm, a Danish island off the southern coast of Sweden, another significant recent development is the partial mobilization announced by the Russian president. Vladimir Putin. Today, the Finnish […]
Fennovoima starts arbitration proceedings against Rosatom
The case is connected to numerous controversies, the central one being Fennovoima’s 800 million euro down payment to Rosatom’s Finnish subsidiary Raos Project. Specht revealed that the company has presented a total of nearly two billion euros in damages claims in the arbitration procedure. Fennovoima stated in its annual report last year that it has […]
Marin was disappointed that the party video became public and says she won’t change
He denied using drugs or seeing others using drugs at the party – the word “powder gang” heard in the video begs the question. “I’m not aware of anything illegal going on. I doubt it’s a police matter,” he said when asked if the police should investigate the case. “I was hanging out with friends, […]
Forest fires rage out of control in southwestern France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Over 10,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in the Gironde region around Bordeaux, as fires tear through the countryside and have been left parched by weeks of record heat and drought. – World News – More than 1,000 firefighters backed by water-bombing aircraft battled a “monster” wildfire near France’s […]
Vandalism is suspected as the reason for trains being late in Finland on Monday
According to the Finnish Railways Agency, the damage is suspected to have been caused by vandalism. The police confirmed on Monday that the agency has filed a criminal complaint related to the incident. Mauri MäkiahoThe deputy director of the Finnish Railways Agency told Helsingin Sanomat that the cables at the scene are roughly as thick […]
Danish News Round-Up: Climate Minister regrets the gas situation
The resumed extraction of gas from the Tyra field in the Danish part of the North Sea has been postponed, and climate minister Dan Jørgensen is not happy about that. This is largely due to the instability of the gas market due to the war in Ukraine and the dependence on Russian gas. The postponement […]
The people of Grindavík are deprived of cold water
There is no cold water in Grindavík after the pipe carrying the water to the city burst during a strong earthquake before 18:00 today. Remedial work is underway and Fannar Jónasson, mayor of Grindavík, says he hopes it won’t take long. Civil Defense employees received many other reports of property damage. Fortunately, no one suffered […]
Russian scientists rescue the heavy polar bear
The difficult situation for a female whose tongue was stuck captivated the Russian public Russian authorities flew a team of veterinarians all the way from Moscow to rescue a polar bear in the remote Arctic settlement of Dikson on Thursday. The female stuck her tongue in a can of condensed milk and slowly starved to […]
Nationwide train service disruptions due to minor malfunctions
An incident in Ejby yesterday has affected train operations all over Denmark today. According to DSB, a train traveling through the city caused damage to an overhead line. Regional trains between Odense and Fredericia have been canceled in both directions, but there will be buses to transport travelers between the destinations until 10.00. In addition, […]
Consumer confidence at its lowest ever – Statistics Denmark
Danmarks Satistik announced that consumer confidence has hit minus 25.6 for July – the lowest figure since registrations began. It is therefore the third month in a row with historically low consumer confidence in Denmark. According to Kristian Skriver from Dansk Erhverv, the declining purchasing power is largely to blame. “The historically high price increases […]
Serious violence against police officers – Per was severely beaten and forced to quit
Police vulnerability has come into focus after the Easter riots when police feared for their lives while stones hailed at them and police buses that were hijacked and set on fire. Around 300 police officers were injured in various places in the country in connection with the riots. National Police Chief Anders Thornberg tells In […]
Roskilde 2022: Scenes from Monday’s tent-breaking rain shower
An orange smear bleeds over the weather radar and draws an ominous smear over Zealand north of Roskilde. A storm is coming. Rumors of this downpour have been circulating for days. Neighboring camps share news about the storm from mouth to mouth and speculate unfoundedly about it as old farmers. It is not the first […]
Justice captures Turku politician’s girlfriend for secretly describing children in school showers
The District Court of Southwest Finland sentenced a Turku politician to imprisonment for filming underage girls in school showers. Sasu Haapanena former mayoral candidate of the Left Alliance in Turku, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison for gross charges of spreading sexually inappropriate images of a child and sexual exploitation of […]
For every 50 cents, Tivoli now sees a dollar
It seems that Tivoli may have underestimated the Danish people’s overwhelming desire to go out again, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror. First of all, it went wrong over Friday Rock. Far more showed up than expected, causing disruption at the amusement park perimeter. There was even damage to some of […]
Finland’s last Lenin monument removed from Streets of southern city
A statue of a Russian leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin will be removed from the Streets of the city of Kotka in southeastern Finland, and relocated to a museum, following a decision by the city council on Monday evening. The removal means that no large Monuments to the Russian Revolutionary and politician will be present on […]
World Bank lowers global growth forecast for 2022 to 2.9 per cent, warns of risk of stagflation
According to the report, this increases the risk of stagflation, which could have detrimental consequences for both middle-income and low-income economies. According to the report, global economic growth is expected to slow from 5.7 per cent in 2021 to 2.9 per cent in 2022 and hover at around 1523-2024. Growth in advanced economies is projected […]
The Bonn Conference on Climate Change will lay the groundwork for success at COP27
In Bonn, governments are focusing on work in key areas such as mitigation, adaptation, support for developing countries – especially finance – and loss and damage. The UN Secretary-General of Climate Change will address representatives at the opening of Bonn sessions Patricia Espinosa “We urgently need political level intervention and decisions in all these areas […]
VR imposed a fine of EUR 80,000 on a chemical leak in 2018
The district court imposed a fine of € 80,000 on the state-owned railway company VR in connection with the derailment of a tanker that resulted in a leak of tons of fuel additive MTBE. The Etelä-Savo District Court held the company liable for serious environmental damage in an event that took place in the municipality […]
Johnny Depp went on a tour of Finland with Jeff Beck
American actor and musician, Johnny Deppis on his way to Finland with the legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck later this month. The couple is scheduled to perform at the events in Helsinki and Tampere on June 19 and 20. Their first stop is in the capital, where they will perform at the Helsinki Blues Festival […]
Finland suspends EU authorization "informant" channel
The EU directive, which forces companies to set up their own reporting channels and promises strong protection for whistleblowers, has been delayed in the Finnish legislative process. The original deadline for the directive into Finnish law was December 2021, but now the law will be voted on in Parliament in the autumn at the earliest. […]
Aktia’s financial forecast: The time for strong growth is behind us
In Aktia’s economic forecast published today, chief economist Lasse Corin forecasts that economic growth will slow to 1.6 per cent this year and a modest 0.9 per cent next year. “The coronavirus pandemic and its economic effects have been left behind, Russia’s attack on Ukraine plunged into a new era of global economic uncertainty,” says […]
Transport ministers discuss EU climate package proposals
The EU aims to reduce its emissions by at least 55% of 1990 levels by 2030, through the Fit for 55 package. “Finland has worked hard to ensure that the proposals concerning the transport of the package take into account the national special features of our country and leave enough room for national flexibility. In […]
The birdsong is getting louder: Why an increasing number are making Denmark their home due to climate change
Several bird species are finding their way from southern Europe to Denmark due to the warming climate. Meanwhile, other species are increasing their presence due to reduced emissions and improved air quality. From Spain to France to DenmarkThe latest climate-related example is the black ibis. Talking to TV2tells Knud Flensted from the Danish Ornithological Society […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 1530 GMT, May 27
ISTANBUL – Turkey expects Sweden and Finland to take concrete steps and stop supporting terrorist organizations in exchange for Ankara raising objections to the two countries’ NATO membership, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday. “Both countries must take concrete steps. Our expectations are not impossible. They must stop supporting terrorism if they want […]
The white-tailed deer should be classified as a harmful species, says the Finnish Conservation Group
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation has proposed that the white-tailed deer be added to the country’s list of harmful species by 2030. According to the NGO, the species is responsible for traffic accidents and is also known to cause extensive damage to crops and wild plants. The white-tailed deer first appeared in Finland after […]
Nooshi Dadgostar (V): The analysis is too thin
This week it will be decided whether Sweden will take a historic step into NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But the Left Party believes that our security is damaged by NATO membership. What are the party’s security policy alternatives to NATO? Today, the Left Party’s party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is a guest in the […]
Spring tourism in Paris is flourishing despite the pandemic, Ukraine conflict
France is experiencing a spring renaissance for its tourism industry, especially in Paris. Ljusstaden saw a huge influx of visitors to the April Easter break, a trend that tourism officials say fortunately continues. International tourism arrivals worldwide have more than doubled, an increase of 130 percent in January 2022 compared to the same period last […]
Russia sees a “threat”, the allies offer support as Finland moves towards NATO
Russia would see Finland’s accession to NATO as a threat, according to a Kremlin spokesman, when the Finnish president and prime minister announced that they wanted the country to join NATO as soon as possible. This was reported by the management services Dmitry Peskov said in a conference call with the media that Russia considered […]
Nature collection: Man charged with starting wildfires in Central Jutland is head of local fire station
About 40 wildfires have broken out in nature areas near the central Jutland town of Egtved in the past two months, which has prompted an investigation by the local police. Finally, this week the East Jutland Police have arrested a 50-year-old man who has been charged with deliberately starting 11 of the wildfires. He has […]
Canada, Sweden is committed to strengthening cooperation between the EU and NATO, bilateral relations
Ottawa [Canada]May 6 (ANI / Sputnik): Canada and Sweden are committed to strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the EU and NATO, the two countries’ foreign ministers said at the end of a meeting in Ottawa. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde’s first official visit to Canada on Thursday will, in the midst of Stockholm’s endeavor, […]
Russia expels seven Danish diplomats
Søndergård chastisedTass wrote that Søndergård had been summoned to the Russian diplomatic office today and convicted that Denmark expelled the 15 Russian diplomats last month. He was also informed that “Copenhagen’s openly anti-Russian policy” is causing serious damage to bilateral relations. According to Tass, the Kremlin said it reserves the right to take further action […]
Helsinki May Day Crash Car owned by an official of the Ministry of Finance, a new candidate for election
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that one of its officials owns a car that collided with nine vehicles on May Day in Helsinki. Three men, including the driver, were injured in Saturday’s crash series, while a video from the scene shows the car barely overtaking several pedestrians at high speed. By Monday afternoon, police […]
Three were injured when a man drove a car into the crowd in Helsinki
The motorist, on the other hand, continued south towards the North Spanade, which was full of people celebrating May Day. Police decided not to chase him. He caused damage to several cars before driving into another car near the west end of the road and injuring three people, including himself. All of the injured were […]
Finland bans smoking on playgrounds and beaches
The stricter, reformed tobacco law entered into force on 1 May as part of a long-term strategy to eliminate Finland from smoking. From Sunday, smoking on playgrounds and public beaches will be prohibited. The ban on smoking on the beaches is in force from the beginning of May to the end of September each year. […]
Turku removes the statue of Lenin due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The authorities in southwestern Turku have announced the removal of the Russian Revolutionary and Political Statue Vladimir Lenin due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The VI Lenin the bust is located at the top of Aurakatu in Puolalanmäki, Turku, but according to the city, the statue and the tile next to it will be […]
Sweden demands compensation from the EU media
Stockholm is now seeking funds from the bloc for emergency supplies that they sent to Ukraine, local media reports Sweden demands compensation from the EU for the military equipment it has sent to Ukraine in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Swedish Radio reported on Wednesday. Stockholm has agreed to send […]
Iraq shows restored art looted after the 2003 invasion
BAGHDAD – lush landscapes, stylized portraits of peasant women, curved sculptures – an exhibition in Baghdad allows art lovers to rediscover the pioneers of contemporary Iraqi art. Around 100 objects are on display in the capital, returned and restored almost two decades after they were looted. Many of the works, including works by renowned artists […]
How a smartphone saved a soldier’s life in Ukraine
The viral video is one of the numerous bravery and courage that has emerged from both sides during the war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian troops fired on a Ukrainian soldier, but he survived, all because his phone took all the damage from a 7.62-mm bullet aimed at the soldier. The bullet got caught in […]
More than 7.7 million internally displaced persons in Ukraine: UN
The most urgent needs identified were cash and financial support, as well as medicines and medical supplies, IOM reports. Director General of IOM Antonio Vitorino “Women and children, the elderly and the disabled have suffered disproportionately because they all represent a very vulnerable group of people.” “Our work to support all vulnerable populations displaced from […]
Peat production in Finland has fallen faster than expected – but may be coming back
High-emission peat may return to Finland’s energy portfolio after a dramatic decline in recent years. The decline in peat production in Finland has been much faster than expected. Many players in the industry drew their own conclusions from the government’s 2020 target of halving the use of peat in ten years. Finland aims to be […]
Riots about threats against the Swedish Koran result in arrests
More than 40 people were arrested after violent clashes between police and insurgents upset over Koran burning More than 40 people have been arrested during the weekend’s violent clashes between police and outraged insurgents in several cities around Sweden after a right-wing extremist group announced plans to burn copies of the Koran. The country’s national […]
Riots over Koran-burning threats in Sweden lead to arrests
More than 40 people were arrested after violent clashes between Swedish police and insurgents upset over Koran burning More than 40 people have been arrested during the weekend’s violent clashes between police and outraged insurgents in several cities around Sweden after a right-wing extremist group announced plans to burn copies of the Koran. Sweden’s national […]
Russia warns of potential clashes with NATO in the Arctic
Growing activities in the US-led alliance entail both safety and ecological risks for the region, a top official has said Moscow is concerned about the growing activities of the US-led NATO bloc in the Arctic region, which could have serious security and ecological consequences, said a senior Russian representative in the Arctic Council, Nikolay Korchunov. […]
Iran condemns burning Koran in Sweden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Muslim holy book Koran in Sweden. – Policy News – In a statement on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the holy robbery of the Holy Quran in Sweden and said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly […]
Police suspect political motives when there are pro-Russia slogans in the Presidential Palace
The walls of the presidential palace, the Supreme Court building, and the offices of the Ministry of Economy and Labor were painted with pro-Russia slogans on Wednesday night. The tapes contained phrases such as "Slava Rossija" (Honor to Russia) and "Putin". Police arrested the suspect on Thursday morning. The police said in a statement that […]
The Sports Court explains the rejection of the Russian World Cup appeal
CAS has explained why it refused to lift a ban on Russia competing in international football The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has said that its decision to reject an appeal by Russia of their ban from competing in international football was due to concerns about theoretically damaging the integrity of international football if […]
