Tag: Elfa
THL: Finland in the middle of the spring coronavirus wave
However, according to the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), the Covid situation is relatively calm compared to last year.
The minister should ban whaling immediately
The Icelandic Veterinary Association / Dýralæknafélag Íslands says that the Food Agency’s report on the welfare of whales during hunting clearly shows that the method used to kill the animals violates the main objectives of the Animal Welfare Act. The Minister should therefore immediately ban fishing. This is stated in a statement from Dýralæknafélag Íslands […]
Prime Minister candidate Orpo: Finland’s economic situation “even worse than I thought”
“If this continues, we can say goodbye to the welfare state,” said Prime Minister-elect Petteri Orpo (NCP).
The myth of the healthy wine
A glass of red wine a day can counteract cardiovascular diseases, so it has been said for a while. Alcohol, which during large parts of the 20th century was seen as a social and health hazard, has increasingly come to be seen as relatively harmless, as long as one drinks in moderation. – There was […]
The panel in Good Morning World: About the future of Ebba Busch (KD)
Is Ebba Busch party leader for KD in the next parliamentary election? Is it good to have “financial” consequences for parents, if they do not follow the decisions of the social welfare committee? Is it the right way to abolish the tax on plastic bags? The panel in Godmorgon världen is unique in its kind […]
Drug experimentation is increasing in Finland as attitudes towards drug policy change
More and more people have also tried other drugs, although the numbers are significantly lower than cannabis. 7% of the population reported having tried amphetamine at some point in their life, 6% ecstasy and 5% cocaine. The use of performance-enhancing drugs has remained unchanged, with only 1% of the population reporting having tried them. However, […]
The president calls on MPs to cooperate in the “new era” when the parliament opens
The probable next prime minister of Finland said that he believes that the common goal of the legislators is to secure the country’s welfare society.
THL and Kela demand sugar, salt and fat tax
In their recent welfare report, THL and Kela urged the next government to intervene in the deterioration of Finns’ health and condition.
MP al-Taee: Child welfare services treat children with immigrant backgrounds arbitrarily
Finland’s children’s ombudsman Elina Pekkarinen expressed her concern that families with immigrant backgrounds are overrepresented as clients in the child welfare sector.
More than 40% of Finns received private healthcare compensation from Kela in 2022
In 2022, Kela paid reimbursements for doctor’s fees, treatment, research and dental care to 2.26 million people who used private healthcare. “The number of recipients of Kela compensation shows that private services are really important to Finns. Private health care services are used especially for dental care,” commented a Kela expert. Timo Hujanen. The conditions […]
Finland started the Euro competition with a victory in Belfast
The Huuhkajie’s hero of the night was Benjamin Källman, who has now scored 5 goals in his first 11 international matches.
Leashes are required for dogs on the beach from April to September
You will hardly see any dog without a leash on the Danish beaches this summer. According to the Nature Protection Act, all dogs must be kept on a leash between 1 April and 30 September – and this is mostly out of respect for birds. “It is important to take into account the breeding birds […]
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 […]
Norovirus found in oysters: What you need to know
It is important to note that eating raw oysters is always a risk, even if not all oysters are contaminated. Oysters filter and collect norovirus from feces-contaminated water, which is a risk for human consumption. Rapid heating does not necessarily destroy the virus, as the virus is destroyed when the food is heated to +90 […]
They will play at the festival
The artists who will perform at this year’s Aldrei fór ég suður festival in Ísafjörður have been announced. Among those who will play on stage at the festival on April 7-8 are Ragga Gísla, FM Belfast and Bríet. The festival, which will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary, will take place over the Easter weekend at […]
New homes for the homeless
In Reykjavík, five small houses for the homeless have been built on a plot of land between Engjavegur and Suðurlandsbraut. Construction work has been going on in the area for several months, and the houses themselves were moved into place in the middle of the month. Some residents of the Laugardalur district criticized the location […]
THL: A confusing system weakens children’s mental health services
The Department of Health and Welfare demands the reform of mental health services for children and young people.
Kela recovered grant money from 47,000 students who earned too much
The average amount that a student has to pay back to the social welfare office is 976 euros.
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. […]
The residence permits of those who fled Ukraine will be automatically extended until March 4, 2024
“Usually, customers who want to extend their residence permit must submit an application. Now that the law regarding these permits has changed, we can extend the permits without requiring anything from the customer,” says the head of the regional department. Minna Serradj from the asylum unit. Customers receive a letter with information about the extension […]
Millions to see dip in electricity prices
The future remains tenuous More specifically, the reduction relates to the price companies charge to transport electricity from the source to consumers and maintain the grid. Bay-Smidt said it was uncertain how long the price cut would last. Radius Elnet services around 1 million homes and businesses in the Copenhagen area as well as North […]
Doctors complain about Apotti’s information system to the health inspector
Hundreds of doctors have complained to the Health and Welfare Supervisory Agency (Valvira) about perceived deficiencies in Apotti’s patient information system.
One in three teens buys snus on social media, the study says
Social media platforms have become a popular way for young people to get their hands on the oral tobacco product snuff. With the exception of Sweden, the sale of snus is banned throughout the EU, including in Finland. According to the latest school health promotion survey, as many as 43 percent of 10-12-year-old students and […]
Minister of Social Affairs: Normal conditions after Covid are in sight
The daily lives of Finns after the Covid pandemic show "much more normal" by May-June, according to the interim Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden. However, it remains to be seen what this post-Covid normal condition will look like. "Is it even normal what we expect? After all, the Covid pandemic, which […]
Immigrant women have on average fewer children than their Danish colleagues
It may be a widespread assumption among certain circles in society that immigrants to Denmark tend to have larger families for cultural reasons – and that the result is a drain on the welfare system. But according to Statistics Denmark, immigrant women now have an average of 1.76 children, while ethnic Danish women have 1.78. […]
Study: glass ceiling thick as always in Denmark
The glass ceiling is as thick as ever Asked about the glass ceiling, a term used to describe the social barrier that prevents women from being promoted to top management jobs, Poulsen said: “Our research shows that men have much better odds of achieving a leadership position, especially in the first five years after graduation. […]
The advance voting rate is 16%
By Sunday evening, about 16.3 per cent of those entitled to vote had voted in the Finnish provincial elections, with advance voting time open until Tuesday. This equates to approximately 640,500 votes in Finland’s historic, council vote for the first time. The residents of Etelä-Savo used the most in advance voting, as one in five […]
FHM’s new scenarios indicate a continued increase in the spread of infection
At 2 pm, FHM is holding a press conference about the corona situation right now. Those participating in today’s press conference are Anders Tegnell, state epidemiologist, the Swedish Public Health Agency, Mattias Fredricson, head of unit, the National Board of Health and Welfare, Svante Werger, special adviser, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and Charlotta Bergquist, […]
High pressure on healthcare – eight regions in staff mode
The Swedish Public Health Agency holds a press conference on the corona situation. Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency, Mona Heurgren, head of department at the National Board of Health and Welfare, Svante Werger, advisor at the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning and Björn Eriksson, director general […]
The first child in the new year was born in an ambulance in Kálfsskinn
Elfa Sif Kristjánsdóttir and Ásgeir Frímannsson are the parents of the first child born in 2022. The date of delivery was set for January 14th. When childbirth began, the family was in Siglufjörður for the 70th birthday of the Elfa’s father. “Yesterday, around ten o’clock in the evening, my wife’s water broke, and a few […]
Swedish Public Health Agency: “Unfavorable increase in the spread of infection”
The Swedish Public Health Agency holds its weekly press conference on the corona situation together with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and the National Board of Health and Welfare. Participating are Britta Björkholm, head of the Public Health Agency, Thomas Lindén, head of the National Board of Health and Welfare and Svante Werger, special adviser […]
THL also recommends the use of Covid home tests for mild symptoms
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) recommends the use of Covid home tests. The Agency intends to provide further guidance on the use of the kits in the near future. Director of THL’s Health Security Division, Mika Salminen, spoke at a coronavir briefing on Thursday. "Home tests are said to have improved. They do […]
Right now: The pandemic situation right now – hear the authorities about the latest
The Swedish Public Health Agency, the National Board of Health and Welfare and MSB update on the spread of infection and the situation in healthcare. According to Emma Spak, section manager at Sweden’s municipalities and regions, the regions are currently working on three parallel tracks: Increasing coverage in all groups, vaccinating children aged 12-15, and […]
Finland’s first Omicron cases identified
The first cases of the coronavirus Omicron variant have been identified in Finland. These two cases were sequenced from patients who had recently returned from Sweden. They were involved in a group of five on the way, and three other members of the group have been tested with results expected early next week. At least […]
Finland brings back border testing for unvaccinated passengers
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health says arriving passengers should be tested for Covid disease in the future if they do not have a vaccination certificate. This puts an end to any exceptions in countries where the Covid situation is considered reasonable, as the Omikron variant is spreading worldwide. But now anyone who doesn’t […]
Sweden’s re-elected Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announces new cabinet
Sweden’s re-elected Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson formally presented her minority government on Tuesday and announced her priorities for combating climate change and gang crime, and strengthening the welfare system.
Right now: Magdalena Andersson reads out her government declaration
Yesterday, Magdalena Andersson (S) was elected Swedish Prime Minister for the second time. Now she is reading out her government declaration. She begins by talking about the equal rights of all people in society, and that it is 100 years since women were allowed to vote for the first time. Andersson talks about the three […]
Magdalena Andersson holds a press conference after the Prime Minister’s vote
Magdalena Andersson (S) was recently elected Prime Minister for the second time. Tomorrow she will meet the King to officially become Sweden’s Prime Minister. Now she is holding a press conference about the way forward. Tomorrow she will present her government declaration, but today she points to three main points that it will contain. “I […]
1st LD Writethru: Sweden gets its first female Prime Minister
STOCKHOLM, 24 November (Xinhua) – On Wednesday, the Swedish Parliament elected Magdalena Andersson as the country’s new Prime Minister, the first female Prime Minister in Sweden’s history. Less than half of the members of the Riksdag voted against Andersson and thus made her the country’s new prime minister. According to Sweden’s system of negative parliamentarism, […]
See: Protesters in Helsinki oppose coronavirus measures
According to police, the demonstration at Helsinki Central Station, which was attended by about 1,500 people, went smoothly. Massive demonstrations were held on Saturday against coronavirus mitigation measures in several major European cities, including Vienna, which is undergoing a nationwide closure to curb infections. The Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Saturday that […]
Tegnell: “The spread of infection is stable at a low level”
The authorities hold a press conference on the latest corona situation. Participating are Anders Tegnell, state epidemiologist, the Swedish Public Health Agency, Iréne Nilsson Carlsson, public health council, the National Board of Health and Welfare and Svante Werger, special adviser, the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning. “In Sweden, we have so far […]
Sara Byfors: Expected increase in covid and other respiratory infections
The Swedish Public Health Agency, the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are holding a joint press conference on covid-19. Participating are Sara Byfors from FHM, Mattias Fredricson from the National Board of Health and Welfare, Teresa Palmquist from MSB and Charlotta Bergquist from the Medical Products Agency.
A life with Cavaliers and the other horses
It was also he who for many years made sure that it went smoothly at the Queen’s big New Year’s shed. One of the first days in January, she drives in the golden tub to Christiansborg Castle to receive the spa guests. Major Michael Mentz, who turns 80 on 23 October, became royal stable master […]
Climate movement gets free trial in case against Lynetteholm
– I note that the Climate Movement will file a lawsuit, now that the National Board of Health and Welfare has granted a free trial, writes Benny Engelbrecht in an email to BT Free trial means that the state pays the costs of the trial. DR has previously reported that the Ministry of Transport, in […]
Infection rates are increasing in Europe – hear the authorities’ press conference
“The number of cases at the global level is falling, all continents are falling in infection rates with the exception of Europe which continues to increase. We are now up to 39 million cases in the EU “, says Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency. Also participating are Thomas Lindén, […]
This year’s Covid deaths exceed the 2020 virus deaths
According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), 572 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded in Finland so far this year on Wednesday, more than the total number of COVID deaths in the country in 2020. Last year, a total of 561 coronavirus-related deaths were reported in Finland. These figures are based on THL data, […]
Sword fight over welfare law: “Expenditure law” or “bottom under welfare”
Minister of Social Affairs and the Elderly Astrid Krag (SocDem) does not intervene when she has to explain why it is so important for her and the rest of the government that the welfare law that is currently being consulted is passed and why it irritates the minister , that the Liberal Party will not […]
President of the Christian Democrats: The arrow points to Pape
– When the Christian Democrats have to point to a prime ministerial candidate after the next election, it will always be the one where we get the most Christian Democratic policy through. Right now the arrow is pointing at Pape, says Isabella Arendt at the party’s national meeting. When the Folketing opened last week, the […]
The autumn holidays mean increased traffic on the roads
– Friday afternoon we expect quite a lot of cars on the roads. It will be a busy rush hour traffic, he says. According to Martin Rytoft, it will be especially around the big cities that you can expect extra rush hour traffic and queues. It is therefore recommended that as far as possible on […]
The High Court sharpens punishment for Britta Nielsen’s children
Thus, the district court sentences the three children every six months more than they received in the city court. Britta Nielsen cheated for a number of years for 117 million kroner in the National Board of Health and Welfare. A large portion of that money went to her children, daughters Jamilla Hayat and Samina Hayat […]
Violations are a widespread problem in municipalities
This is shown by the study “Municipal policy barometer 2021” from the National Research and Analysis Center for Welfare (Vive). Here, as something new, politicians have been asked whether they have experienced cross-border behavior or violations. One-fifth respond that they have received offensive comments about body, appearance or gender. About five percent have experienced unwanted […]
FHM on corona mode
Fewer people with symptoms right now and fewer people admitted to IVA, says Anders Tegnell at the Swedish Public Health Agency’s press conference about covid-19. State press epidemiologist Anders Tegnell, Mattias Fredricson, who is head of unit at the National Board of Health and Welfare, and Svante Werger, special adviser at the Swedish Civil Contingencies […]
Authorities confirm: Mothers and children evacuated from Syria
The National Board of Health and Welfare now confirms that three mothers and 14 children have been evacuated from Syria. It landed at about three o’clock last night at Karup Airport, the agency informs in a press release. The three mothers were arrested by Danish police on arrival in Denmark. They are charged with violating […]
FACTS: The government wants to make it easier to borrow in rural areas
Here are five entries in the law catalog: * More money for the elderly and children: In October, the Welfare Act will be introduced. It must ensure that the money for welfare automatically follows when there are more children and the elderly. * Rural housing loans: In November, proposals will be made to make it […]
The Greens nominate Iiris as the chairman of Suomela’s party
The Greens have appointed Pirkanmaa as a Member of Parliament Iiris Suomela as a party stall. Vice President Suomela will take over the party in November, when the current leader and Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo on maternity leave. "It is a great joy and honor," Suomela said after the announcement. "I came to […]
Alma was locked up in the hospital
At the mental hospital, Alma is bedridden. Her two children are being cared for by the child welfare board. It should turn out that there are some question marks surrounding Alma’s motherhood. It is unclear who is the father of the newborn daughter and what Alma actually earns her living on. In the program, we […]
Britta Nielsen testifies against her children: I’m sorry
How do you feel about sitting in court today, defense attorney Jan Schneider asks. – I am nervous and sad to be in a situation where I have to see my children like this, she answers. Britta Nielsen’s three children have all been convicted in the Court in Glostrup of gross heeling. Britta Nielsen has […]
Britta Nielsen testifies in case against her children: I’m sorry
How do you feel about sitting in court today, defense attorney Jan Schneider asks. – I am nervous and sad to be in a situation where I have to see my children like this, she answers. Britta Nielsen’s three children have all been convicted in the Court in Glostrup of gross heeling. Britta Nielsen has […]
The left and center parties in Norway are close to forming a government with some disagreements
After the great victory of the left and center parties, the Labor Party (Labor Party), the Socialist Left Party (SV) and the Center Party (SP) have met to see opportunities to form a government. They have a positive prediction, but there are difficult questions to discuss. Both the Labor Party and the Socialist People’s Party […]
Two municipal employees in Horsens have searched the CPR register
Two employees in Horsens Municipality have unjustifiably entered a number of people in the CPR register. This is what Jes Svenninggaard, director of Welfare and Health in the East Jutland municipality, tells TV2 East Jutland. About 300 people have received a letter from the municipality regarding suspicion that their personal information has been stolen. The […]
HS: 80% of Finns received financial support from Kela last year
Kautto argues that Finland has become a “country of transfer fees” and argues that increasing spending could jeopardize its position as a welfare state. However, Minna van Gerven, Professor of Social Policy and Public Policy at the University of Helsinki, states that the opposite is true. According to Van Gerven, Finland’s current system is based […]
More elderly people do not get enough help with cleaning and bathing
Every third elderly person who needs help with cleaning does not have the opportunity to get it cleaned when they need it. At the same time, one in five elderly home help recipients who receive help with bathing state that they cannot take a bath or basketball when they need to. It shows a survey […]
Police: No investigation into MP’s “social care surfers” comments
The Ostrobothnian police have closed the investigation based on the comments Juha Pylväs on insufficient legal grounds to suspect a member of the Center Party for violating the law. During a speech at the party’s summer congress in the city of Seinäjoki on August 25, Pylväs invited asylum seekers "surfers living on social welfare." The […]
Thulesen Dahl: We must not flaunt new policies
Neither voters nor party members should expect Kristian Thulesen Dahl to offer political revolutions or violent innovation to send the party back against the greatness of prejudice and put two lines under his presidency. – We must show that the DNA on which the Danish People’s Party stands, exists, even though there are some years […]
Holey-moley, let them live: experts advise garden owners against removing unwanted guests
With the fall here, precocial moles are now leaving their mother’s womb. And that way, it’s time for them to dig their own labyrinths into the ground, leaving unaesthetic molehills that are likely to create dismay from most garden owners. But be careful to take matters into your own hands — experts warn against killing […]
Copenhagen finds money for health checks of homeless dogs
– We would like the homeless area to be lifted in general. We think there is an overlooked group of homeless dog owners, she says. She points out that dog owners often have insurance so they get a subsidy in case of illness. – As the homeless dog owners do not have the same finances, […]
The Kuopio school sword attack begins
The judgment of the Kuopio school sword attack 2019 has been appealed in the Eastern Finland Court of Appeal on Thursday and the hearing is expected to last six days. Last November, the North Savo District Court convicted Joel Marin to life imprisonment when convicted of one murder charge and 20 attempted murder. The attack […]
Right now: The authorities on the corona situation
The Swedish Public Health Agency, the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency will hold a joint press conference on covid-19, at 14.00 today. Participating are Anders Tegnell, state epidemiologist, Public Health Agency, Urban Lindberg, head of department, National Board of Health and Welfare, Morgan Olofsson, Director of Communications, Swedish […]
THL: The Covid crisis affects immigrants in Finland more
People who have moved to Finland from abroad have suffered much more from the Covid epidemic than others, says a recent study by THL. Compared to the rest of the population, immigrants were more likely to report that their physical health, mental health, and quality of life had deteriorated as a result of the epidemic. […]
Government will secure billions for more seniors and children by law
Technically, the law must oblige any government to let public consumption follow what is called the demographic trait. The demographic trait is an expression of the fact that the composition of the population is changing. In the area of the elderly, for example, there will be more elderly people in the coming years. They must […]
The Covid epidemic is hampering production at the meat processing plant
According to the company, about 20 employees at Snellman’s meat processing plant in Jakobstad, Ostrobothnia, have been diagnosed with coronavirus infections. CEO of the company, Roland Snellman, said a total of about 50 meat processing workers have been quarantined, adding that the epidemic affected the plant ‘s operations. "Some have had to cut production somewhat […]
DF puts the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries on account of bone fractures in chickens
– The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries should be aware of this problem. He is sitting in that area and suddenly such a result comes. That a deeply regrettable. Of course, he must be responsible for that. Pia Kjærsgaard has asked a number of specific questions to Rasmus Prehn, Minister of Food, Agriculture and […]
SF wants pregnant women, children and clean drinking water on the Finance Act
– We think there is a lack of a welfare focus, she says. When it comes to SF, special attention must be paid to the well-being of pregnant women and children and young people, just as clean drinking water and services for poor families with children must be in focus when the money is to […]
Britta Nielsen’s three children will be acquitted of heeling
On Monday, the appeal case begins in the Eastern High Court, where the children will be acquitted. They deny guilt. In the city court, the children explained that they believed the money, among other things, came from the inheritance that the father left at his death in 2005. However, that inheritance was only 290,000 kroner. […]
Welfare architecture for all CF Moller architects – Livegreenblog
CF Møller Architects is one of Scandinavia’s leading architectural practices, with over 90 years of award-winning work both in the Nordic region and around the world. A monograph, published by Arvinius + Orfeus in Stockholm and edited by Francesca Perry, presents the company’s design method that integrates urban planning, landscape and architecture in a unique […]
Tegnell: The most important thing is that everyone gets vaccinated
46 people are currently being cared for at IVA for covid-19, a rapid increase from last week when about thirty people were cared for at IVA for covid-19. “The situation is not so heavily strained right now, but the trend is worrying,” says Iréne Nilsson Carlsson, Public Health Council, National Board of Health and Welfare […]
Minister of Law Intervention in Conflict: It is not very festive
A concise Minister of Employment Peter Hummelgaard (S) says on the way to the first reading of the intervention in the Folketing Hall: – It’s not very festive. We want to end the conflict for the good of all, says Peter Hummelgaard. During the first reading, the government receives harsh criticism from the Unity List […]
The government will end conflict with legislative intervention
The Unity List’s political spokesman, Mai Villadsen, and SF’s group chairman, Jacob Mark, announced at the same time that their parties intend to vote against that legislative intervention. – It is a bad feeling because we do not get to change the unequal pay that is in Denmark, says Jacob Mark. – We have been […]
Mette F .: We have become powerless in the face of the great challenges
She highlights, among other things, the lack of labor and especially skilled labor as one of the areas that has been the subject of many years of political intervention without a basic solution. Therefore, according to the Prime Minister, a new approach is needed. – We have come well through the corona, and things are […]
Finland is already preparing for a possible third round of vaccination
Taneli Puumalainen, Director of Health and Safety at the Department of Social Affairs and Health, on Sunday reminded broadcaster that there is no need to rush with a possible third round of vaccination, as vaccines currently seem to retain their effectiveness well. For example, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is closely monitoring […]
Compulsory vaccinations of employees?
If required by the type of activity, employers may require employees to be vaccinated. This is what the director of the Office for Personal Data Protection says. On August 16, the chief epidemiologist said that while vaccination is not compulsory, employers who work with vulnerable groups may require workers to be vaccinated. – ADVERTISEMENT – […]
The psychological assessment of Koskela’s murder holds the suspects criminally responsible
Three teenagers for the murder and several other charges were found criminally responsible for killing a 16-year-old boy in the Koskela district of Helsinki last December, according to psychiatric assessments of the accused young people ordered by the court. According to prosecutors, the teenagers lured the victim to Koskela Hospital on December 4, 2020 to […]
The Liberal Party wants to move medical practices closer to the Danes
– We simply have to do much more to ensure that Danes can get a good doctor close to where they live. – Today, far too many citizens experience that it can be difficult, and it creates insecurity, says the Liberal Party’s chairman, Jakob Ellemann-Jensen. The Liberal Party will present the proposal at the party’s […]
Ellemann about blue block: We are six parties but one family
This is what he is trying to show with his ten principles, which according to Ellemann-Jensen must unite the bloc. – If you turn on the television once in a while, you can get the impression that we disagree more than we agree. And we are not, says Ellemann about blue block. The principles are […]
SF will ensure maternity access to maternity leave
– We have enormous pressure on our maternity wards. It can be felt both by the families that come, and of course especially by the mother. We are a welfare society, and a characteristic of a welfare society is that the children come into the world in a safe way, says Pia Olsen Dyhr. SF […]
Glitch in THL reporting of coronavirus infections causes sharp swings in weekend figures
On Sunday, the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 1,322 new coronavirus infections had been diagnosed in Finland. That was by far the highest single-day case total ever, but includes infection figures from earlier in the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, the institute said it had technical problems in publishing data, which led to […]
Every second cancer patient waits too long for examination
Every year, 43,000 Danes are affected by cancer, but only half of them have symptoms that are so obvious that they can be sent for rapid diagnosis and treatment in a cancer package. The other half may risk being sent around the system, delaying a diagnosis, the PLO says. – They are typically sent around […]
THL recommends shortening the exposure quarantine to 10 days
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) has recommended that the duration of coronavirus quarantine be reduced to 10 days for people exposed to the virus. In a press release, THL said the current 14-day quarantine period for people who have been infected with the virus will be maintained, but those exposed to the virus […]
August brings changes to the school: Extended Compulsory Education, Preschool Pilot Program
Finland’s new compulsory education law came into force on Sunday. The law extends compulsory schooling to one year when each student turns 18, after it has been at least 16 years old. Schools must also now offer books to high school students, making secondary education completely free. Until now, families have had to spend hundreds […]
Engell calls for political goods on the shelves of the Vegan Party
This is the assessment of political commentator Hans Engell, after the Vegan Party at a national meeting on Sunday has chosen Monberg as the new political front figure. – He has the advantage that there is currently great support and sympathy for a very extreme environmental and food policy. – But it does not help […]
FHM: Over 2.5 million Swedes now fully vaccinated
At 14:00, the authorities will hold a digital press conference on the pandemic situation. Anders Tegnell, state epidemiologist at the Swedish Public Health Agency, Thomas Lindén, head of department at the National Board of Health and Welfare and Teresa Palmquist, head of unit, the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning, will take part […]
4500 people have sold sex at least once in Denmark
4500 people have sold sex at least once in Denmark during the last year. It shows a study conducted by the National Research and Analysis Center for Welfare (Vive). It writes Vive in a press release. According to the study, those who sell sex are a very complex group. Far from all sex workers can […]
Report: One-third of Iraqi, Iranian asylum seekers report being tortured in their home country
About a third of men living in Iran or Iraq who seek asylum in Finland and Sweden have reported being tortured in their home country, according to a joint study by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Swedish branch. Red Cross. The researchers examined the health and well-being of men who […]
Report: One-third of Iraqi, Iranian asylum seekers report torture in their home country
About a third of men living in Iran or Iraq who seek asylum in Finland and Sweden have reported being tortured in their home country, according to a joint study by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Swedish branch. Red Cross. The researchers examined the health and well-being of men who […]
