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Turkey’s president says he will support Finland’s NATO bid
ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his government would move forward with ratifying Finland’s NATO application, paving the way for the country to join the military bloc ahead of Sweden. The breakthrough came when Finnish President Sauli Niinisto was in Ankara to meet Erdogan. Both Finland and Sweden applied to become […]
Mental Freeze, The Quagga Strikes Back & Epic Failure.
The scouts in P1 – community scouting with humor Spanarna is the program and podcast for you who want to be both entertained and challenged. Only the scouts themselves know what it will be about. Every weekend there is a new mix of scouts who take on the task of trying to predict the future […]
China calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Pentagon – China hopes there will be a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine and urges Russia and Ukraine to come to the table for peace talks, China’s foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart in a phone call on Thursday. China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Qin Gang told Dmytro Kuleba that […]
Copenhagen closer to Utopia with paint banks
Copenhagen doesn’t have food banks… it has paint banks! That’s right, the welfare state tends to be so good in these parts that they’ve gone from food… to acrylics. ‘Paint It Forward’, a relatively new initiative in Copenhagen, helps to distribute paint, which would otherwise be burnt, to good causes and to those who need […]
Denmark’s best cake is in Copenhagen
You bake girl!It is the second time that Bastholm has won the award, and in fact the three best came from Copenhagen eateries, where the efforts of Freja Krarup (Maison d’Angleterre) and Christina Ivang (Conditori La Glace) came second and third. The ladies were overwhelmingly potent this year, and apart from Bastholm, the women were […]
What a story! Burger King in Copenhagen is going meatless for a month
No traditional WhoppersBurger King promises its popular Whopper burger will retain its flavor despite going ‘green’ as it will still be flame-grilled. Customers craving the traditional meat-based Whopper will have to go to other Burger King locations. The distributors for their plant-based burgers and other products, such as cheese and bacon, are The Vegetarian Butcher […]
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Improv’s Irish poster girl
A vibrant improv scene has emerged in Denmark over the last ten years – or rather one could argue seven and a half years, tracing its rapid acceleration to the exact date in 2015 when Irish performer Sarah McGillion arrived on these shores . Quite simply, McGillion gets it done. Barely a fortnight goes by […]
Facebook parent Meta is planning to launch a Twitter competitor
“We believe there is an opportunity for a separate space where content creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.” A representative said the company had no additional information to share about the potential social network. News site Moneycontrol was the first to report on the possible Meta service, codenamed “P92”. The […]
Defense Minister on leave with confidence that he will return … at some point
The government was dealt a blow in February when Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen took an unexpected leave of absence after a bout of stress. Troels Lund Poulsen quickly stepped in as Acting Defense Minister, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen yesterday appointed Stephanie Lose as Acting Minister of Economy to cover Poulsen, […]
Two EU members offer jets to Ukraine
Poland and Slovakia will donate Soviet-era fighter jets to Kiev, officials from both countries have said Poland and Slovakia have agreed to hand over Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Slovak Defense Minister Jaro Nad said on Thursday. The day before, Polish President Andrzej Duda declared that his country would donate its entire fleet of […]
USA, Lithuania in talks aimed at China
Washington – In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision applauded by the White House. Thirty-three years later, this Baltic country of about 2.7 million people is making bold moves to counter China, the rising global power of the century, […]
Rent higher than minimum wage
Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, president of VR, says the housing market has gone completely wrong. Saying this, he shows a recent advertisement offering a 3-bedroom apartment for rent for 375,000. crowns per month. Ragnar reports this on his Facebook profile, saying that he closely follows the situation on the rental market and collects surprising information from […]
Nevereflingstory… Mediator dissatisfied with breach of confidentiality of the proceedings
Ástráður Haraldsson, the appointed state mediator, believes that Stefán Ólafsson, a representative of Efling’s negotiating committee, breached confidentiality by posting on Facebook regarding the status of negotiations between SA and Efling. Ástráður Haraldsson, the appointed mediator, is dissatisfied with statements by Stefán Ólafsson, representative of Efling’s negotiating committee, about the state of wage negotiations between […]
When life is so good, who needs the Metaverse, chorus the Danes in their condemnation of virtual worlds
Putting on a pair of virtual reality (VR) glasses and experiencing augmented reality (AR), investing in NFT art and building virtual worlds – it hardly beats the joy of cozying up, framing your three-year-old’s latest masterpiece, and to make the roof of your summer house, does it? Well, according to extensive research carried out by […]
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 […]
Ex-minister charged with revealing state secrets
The case involves joint spying operations by US and Danish intelligence services, which reportedly eavesdropped on Western leaders Denmark’s former defense minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen has been charged with leaking state secrets, after claiming that Danish military intelligence worked with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to spy on a number of foreign officials, including […]
The Icelandic language is more important in Iceland than English
“The Ladies’ School” is the English translation of Kvennaskólinn. The English name appears on the school sign above the Icelandic name. The school is located at Thorvaldsensstræti. On another building that houses (among other things) the Nasa nightclub, we also see English before Icelandic. This led to a lot of discussion on the Málspjall Facebook […]
An interview with Chat GPT
In this interview, we delve into the workings of ChatGPT and explore some of the challenges and opportunities presented by this remarkable AI technology. From its training data and hardware requirements to its potential impact on the job market, we ask ChatGPT some of the most pressing questions about the role of AI in today’s […]
Askja and Reykjanes – two hot spots in Iceland right now
Satellite images indicate increased geothermal activity at the bottom of Lake Askja (Öskjuvatn), part of the Askja volcanic system. Increased geothermal activity coincides with land deformation (uplift) and seismic activity in the region. So far, there are no signs of an impending eruption. The Volcanology and Natural Hazards Group at the University of Iceland posted […]
Social media helps speed up stem cell donor registrations
A surprising answerWhen the patient shared a post on Facebook encouraging people to sign up as stem cell donors, the response was overwhelming. The laboratory stated that while they typically see around 20 new registrations daily, last Friday there were around 1,500 new registrations in Eastern Denmark alone. After a global search among more than […]
Sport in 2022: One for the record books
As the years go by, 2022 is probably destined to fade into oblivion in infamy for a number of obvious reasons. But the sport may have offered one of the few bright spots in Denmark… let’s forget the World Cup fiasco for a moment. Breaking American barriersSome of the most memorable moments included major Danish […]
Dane of the year: Who is Ariel and who is Ursula?
Given that 2022 brought us a general election, our ‘Dane of the Year’ should definitely be a politician. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Alex Vansplagh and Inge Støjberg – the respective leaders of the Social Democrats, the Moderates, the Liberal Alliance and the Danish Democrats – could all have been worthy inclusions based […]
Finland suspends issuing visas to Thai berry pickers due to human smuggling
The embassy was told to stop issuing visas in November 2022. – The Ministry of Economic Affairs has prepared a proposal to amend the seasonal worker regulation so that the picking of natural products requires the conclusion of an employment contract. press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – The public consultation of the […]
457: This is how Kristersson is affected by PM’s eel mess
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s state secretary PM Nilsson has been in trouble since it was revealed that he poached eels and also lied to the police about this. On his Facebook page, Nilsson announced on Thursday that he is leaving his post in the government office. “I understand how inappropriate it was to fish for […]
GOCC auctions for the fight against sepsis
The auctions of the collected items will take place both on Saturday and Sunday. According to the requirements, they cannot be run on Facebook in the form of posts and comments. Below we publish explanations and information on how and where to bid. Where can I bid? Auctions will be held during Saturday’s events – […]
Right now: PM Nilsson resigns – after the eel fishing
The Prime Minister’s State Secretary announces his resignation on Facebook. PM Nilsson has been in trouble after being sentenced to a fine for fishing eels without a permit. He also allegedly lied about it to the police.
Meta restores Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Trump’s Facebook account was the most followed account at the time of the freeze, with hundreds of millions of followers, the New York Times reported to Meta. On January 7, 2021, the day after hundreds of people stormed the Capitol in his support, Meta fired Trump from his platforms, citing that he was inciting more […]
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
Ebba Busch (KD): I never promised money before Christmas
On the second of September, Ulf Kristersson (M) told and signed facebook about a joint election promise from all the party leaders in his political team. Household finances would be saved in good time before Christmas. “Everyone should know that before Christmas, you will get relief for the high electricity prices that the government has […]
Facebook and Google to be taxed in Iceland
Imposing a tax on ad revenue collected by foreign tech companies such as Facebook and Google is urgent, the culture and economic affairs minister told RÚV yesterday. Advertising payments to foreign companies amounted to around ISK 369 million in 2009 and gradually increased to a total of almost ISK 9.5 billion in 2021. From […] […]
Finland’s THL leaves Twitter citing the amount of disinformation
“Ninety percent of tweets related to the coronavirus are highly inappropriate, and people are also engaging in other conversations with disinformation,” he said. “It’s been an attractive platform for spreading disinformation from the start. Lots of links to it [disinformation] shared in conversations.” According to him, the situation got worse during the coronavirus pandemic, especially […]
YLE: The Finns have spent 140,000 euros on messages from rockets fired at Russian soldiers
He added that only Americans have donated more through the service than Finns. Sokolenko also stated that the donations will be used to purchase cars, drones, generators, tires and warm clothes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Finns who have spoken publicly about their donations through the service include e.g Jussi Halla-aho (PS), Chairman of […]
The Polish School Library has a new place
From Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the library of the Polish School in Reykjavik invites you to its new premises, located in the Gerðuberg Cultural Center in the Breiðholt district. The library will be open every Wednesday from 15:30-18:30. On the Facebook profile of the Polish School – HERE – you will find a video showing […]
Performance Review: Frightening reminder that Zuckerberg’s monster is very much alive
For a moment I was sucked in: this couple looks … hot. Uh, wow…sexy pose, rocking those leather pants – this is choreography worthy of an MTV video. And then I caught my breath: come on, let it go, director—we don’t need you to overdo this exchange between two sexually charged lovers holding each other […]
Style Style: Make your way into the fashion industry and survive
Many people often ask me how I got my first job in the fashion industry? Apart from gaining professional qualifications from a fashion school and taking up an internship with a fashion company, here are my five tips for finding an opening in the fashion industry and surviving in its circle. Hobby or career?The first […]
Free hotspot sauna comes to Copenhagen to celebrate the new year
Between 9 and 11 tomorrow, Depanneur and Pond Copenhagen celebrate the new year with the launch of Copenhagen Dip Cluba hotspot sauna club. More than 100 people have shown their interest in attending the event so far. “The perfect way to start a big day – and end a big year,” organizers said. Free for […]
Maja Aase, Calle Norlén and Helena von Zweigbergk offer the last searches of the year
Maja Aase, Calle Norlén and Helena von Zweigbergk are this week’s panel in Spanarna On the penultimate day of the year, nothing is better than ringing off the old year and welcoming the new one together with our eminent panel in Spanarna. The presenter and cicerone is, as usual, Ingvar Storm. The scouts in Sweden’s […]
Online influencer detained on suspicion of human trafficking Reuters
Controversial ?manosphere? Guru Andrew Tate was handcuffed in Romania on Thursday Former British kickboxer and controversial social media star Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania along with his brother Tristan Tate on Thursday. Prosecutors suspect the couple of human trafficking and rape, Reuters has reported. Tate was photographed in handcuffs while being escorted by Romanian […]
Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania for human trafficking
Bucharest [Romania]December 30 (ANI): Controversial social media star Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania on Friday along with his brother Tristan Tate for investigation in a human trafficking case, Sports Bible, a British sports-focused social media publisher, reported. According to reports, the Directorate of Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism in Bucharest, or DIICOT, was […]
Christmas in July, Talisman mania! & Glitteration.
Katarina Barrling, Göran Everdahl and Jessika Gedin are this week’s panel in Spanarna The day before Baptist Day, scouts are offered by docent and political scientist Katarina Barrling, as well as cultural journalists and scout veterans Göran Everdahl & Jessika Gedin. The presenter and cicerone is, as usual, Ingvar Storm. The scouts in Sweden’s Radio […]
Curtailment of Kimer: Ukraine puts the brakes on noted Danish journal
Up for the Cavling AwardNiels Kvale, head of DR’s foreign desk, maintains that Kimer’s inability to work in Ukraine will undoubtedly hamper DR’s coverage. “I would be lying if I said it doesn’t matter that our best employee, who has the most experience, speaks the language and has covered Ukraine for 12-14 years, is not […]
Swedish zoo executes chimpanzees
The primates had escaped from their enclosure and were roaming peacefully in the zoo outside of visiting hours Staff at Furuvik Zoo in southern Sweden shot and killed three chimpanzees after all seven primates mysteriously escaped from their enclosure on Wednesday, operator Parks and Resorts revealed on Thursday. A fourth chimpanzee was also shot but […]
Facebook scraps huge plans in Denmark
Metafocusing elsewhereMany of the workers have moved to Odense from abroad to work on the project and are now faced with unemployment and the risk of being sent home. The agreement with Per Aarsleff was first signed in August in a deal worth DKK 2.4 billion. Meta already has two data centers in the Odense […]
Sport Round-Up: Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France bike at auction
The bike, ridden by Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, has been put up for auction by its Dutch employer, Team Jumbo-Visma. Between now and Monday, bids are welcome on Catawiki’s online marketplace, where 18 bikes, played an important role in the 2022 season for the Dutch cycling team will be presented. “This bike was […]
Internet search results can increase your carbon footprint
Almost everyone thinks they know how to use Google, and they usually get the answer they want. Many people will intuitively know that the question “milk good for you” leads to different results than “milk bad for you”. The same goes for questions about “climate change” vs “climate hoax”, or for “2020 US election valid” […]
Digital Prince: Introductions and the Metaverse
This thing on?” Great! Hello sentient beings, I would like to introduce myself as this is a new column. I strive to be an independent voice for free thought, art and the overall direction of new ideas and technology for the greater good. I will write from my travels, professional work life and personal reflections. […]
NATO strengthens defense throughout Europe
NATO foreign ministers are to meet for two days in Romania’s capital Bucharest from Tuesday to pledge their continued support to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. At a press conference on Monday, after a meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg asked the alliance to increase its support in the region. “Investing […]
NATO will discuss strengthening defenses across Europe
NATO foreign ministers are to meet for two days in the Romanian capital Bucharest, starting on Tuesday, to pledge their continued support to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. At a press conference on Monday, after a meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg asked the alliance to increase its support in the […]
From new arrival to business owner in five years
When makeup artist Barbara Mensah arrived in Copenhagen in April 2017, it wasn’t her first taste of life away from her beloved London – she had previously lived in Stockholm for 18 months. But it had always felt temporary; in Denmark, the serious business of moving could finally begin. And besides, her little son was […]
The EU expresses concern about Twitter’s content control practices
In a later tweet, the commissioner urged IT companies to “review their content moderation practices and address the deficiencies soon.” “It is disappointing that most IT companies participating in the EU Code of Conduct have slowed their response to #Online Hate Speech reports,” he said. On Thursday, the European Commission published the results of the […]
By default, Facebook implements more private settings for teenagers
Called Facebook’s “more private” settings, the settings limit account details so that only the teen’s friends can see posts they’ve been tagged in, their friend list, and the pages, people and lists they follow. Additionally, they only allow friends to comment on their public posts and ask users to review posts they’ve been tagged in, […]
Tiilismäenrinne’s plan to bring apartment buildings, business premises and a daycare center to Kiviruukki
The plan proposal also reflects the views of the residents. For example, the Ruukintie area in particular has been made more alive and versatile. The apartment buildings closest to the garage building and the neighboring small houses have also been reduced at the request of the residents. Currently, 5–6 floors are proposed for the lowest […]
Facebook parent Meta is cutting 11,000 jobs to cut costs and change its business model
Zuckerberg called the layoffs some of the most difficult changes the company has made in Meta’s history, adding that all company employees will soon receive an email explaining what this layoff means for you. In particular, the layoffs are expected to affect several thousand employees, and according to people familiar with the matter, the matter […]
Holger Rune writes history in Paris
Aura of AgassiRune’s rise to the top of tennis has been nothing short of phenomenal. Here’s some perspective. He is the only player in history to go from being outside the top 100 the year before to entering the top 10 for the first time the following year. Andre Agassi did it in 1998, but […]
Frederik Vesti is in line to become Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton’s successor
Frederik Vesti has a solid career ahead of him. The 20-year-old Dane will drive British star Lewis Hamilton’s car two days after the season finale in Abu Dhabi, and who knows what the future holds for him. Mercedes trusts him as a very talented driver. On his trial run on 22 November, Vesti gets a […]
2022 parliamentary election collection: Enhedslisten warns the prime minister to stick to the left bloc
Enhedslist’s political rapporteur Mai Villadsen has called on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen not to go outside the red bloc in her efforts to form a new government. After the results, she admitted to DR that she finds it difficult to see any common ground between her party and Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s new party, the Moderates. […]
Poland menningarhátíð 2022
We are proud and happy to announce that the Festival of Polish Culture will take place on November 10-13, 2022 in Reykjanesbær. It will be a celebration of diversity and a celebration of Polish culture in various ways. Soon we will present the organizers of the event and its detailed program. Facebook event page – […]
A witch’s fingers at a professional baker – kids would do better
Nornafingur (witch’s fingers) are popular Halloween cookies and are offered by many Icelandic bakeries. But something went wrong with one of them. On the left side of the photo of the article there are fingers from the advertisement, while on the right side there are actual products from the bakery. The photo appeared on the […]
Most of the highly educated people who move to Finland settle in well
However, there are also areas for development. As many as 39 percent are considering leaving Finland in the near future. Almost one in five (17%) has adapted either somewhat or very poorly. Unemployment, insufficient language skills and a lack of Finnish friends most likely lead to housing difficulties. – It is vital for Finland that […]
These are Finns’ favorite online activities
Finns and their hobbies The most popular leisure activities outside the Internet are definitely still reading books, walking and moving in nature. Domestic and foreign travel are also favorite hobbies of Finns. Crossword puzzles and solving Sudoku puzzles are especially popular during the winter when people aren’t watching streaming services. Another seasonal hobby is spending […]
Swedish party official suspended after Anne Frank’s post
STOCKHOLM – An official from the Sweden Democrats was suspended by the far-right party for making derogatory comments about the Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank. In an Instagram post that has now been deleted, Rebecka Fallenkvist called Anne, among other things, “immoral”, according to Swedish media. Anne, who wrote a diary while hiding in Amsterdam […]
Maker Faire Rome 2022 – European Edition was a great success
Maker Faire is an annual gathering of DIY enthusiasts, first organized by Make magazine in 2006. Participants come from a wide range of interests, such as robotics, 3D printing, computers, arts and crafts, and hacker culture. Since 2006, several sister events have been born in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. The classic Rome three-day […]
The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army poses with a swastika bracelet
General Valery Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, posted a photo on Twitter showing him wearing a swastika bracelet. General Valery Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, posted a photo on Twitter of himself wearing a swastika bracelet. Although Kyiv dismisses accusations of Nazism within its ranks as “Russian propaganda”, its soldiers […]
Facebook reveals more than a million user login credentials stolen by malicious apps
Facebook is notifying users who “may have unknowingly compromised their accounts by downloading these apps and sharing their credentials.” According to Bloomberg, the impact could be one million users. In its post, Meta said the apps tricked people into downloading them with fake reviews and promises of useful features; both are common tactics for other […]
At 70, Is Putin Still The Russian Public’s Irreplaceable Man?
Russian President Vladimir Putin marks his 70th birthday on October 7. The jubilee comes at a time when the increasingly authoritarian leader faces some of the most daunting challenges of his two-plus decades in power, having gambled all his achievements on an increasingly costly and troublesome war against neighboring Ukraine. Despite a relentless crackdown on […]
A man was fined for insulting asylum seekers on social media
The court ruled that the 46-year-old’s Facebook comments were hate speech because they violated the dignity of asylum seekers.
My friend the killer
Two million people are in prison in the United States. Many of them lose contact with friends and family after the sentence, which has made the phenomenon of “Prison Penpal” popular. For five years, Cecilia Ekman has written with “Henry”, who is serving a life sentence for triple murder in Texas. Her friend Madde also […]
Three Italians pleaded guilty to driving off-road north of Vatnajökull
Three Italian tourists pleaded guilty to illegal off-road driving in at least three locations north of Vatnajökull earlier this week. The police in Húsavík have identified people who have committed offenses and will have to pay high fines as a result. Þórhallur Þorsteinsson, executive director of Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshérað, posted photos of driving tracks on Facebook […]
Russia accuses Turku of an anti-war demonstration in Finland
An activist from Turku Petr Trofimov has been prosecuted in Russia under section 20.2 of the country’s administrative law, a Facebook post from the group Free Russians Global. The article deals with disruptive behavior in demonstrations and is currently Russia’s main tool for prosecuting participants and organizers of demonstrations. Trofimov confirmed to Yle Novosti that […]
Tampere Ukrainatalo is temporarily closed due to an investigation into the use of funds
Finland’s first “Ukraina House” – a cultural center in the city of Tampere – has temporarily closed its doors due to ongoing uncertainties regarding the use of funds. Tampere Ukrainian Association announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday that it has taken formal steps to investigate "various irregularities in the use of funds for certain […]
Drífa Snædal, President of ASÍ, is stepping down
Drífa Snædal, president of the Icelandic Confederation of Labor, announced today that she is resigning. Referring to the difficult relationship with elected representatives, Drífa stated that it was impossible for her to continue working as President. The upcoming wage negotiations and the annual October conference were indicated as reasons for the early resignation. You can […]
“Wędrowiec” on the lava lake
One of the phenomena occurring during volcanic eruptions are iceberg-like drifting lava hills, known by Icelanders as “wanderers”. One of the ‘hikers’ was noted in a post on the Facebook page of the Eldfjallafræði og náttúruvárhópur Háskóla Íslands group, where the development of eruptions in the Merardalur Valley is closely monitored. “Those who follow the […]
7-Eleven stores closed due to hacker attack
7-Eleven stores were closed Monday evening as employees were unable to accept payments or use their cash registers after the system shut down. The company then announced on Facebook that it had experienced a cyber attack and that is what caused the shutdown of the computer systems – the company is still working to solve […]
Live: Turkey says three grain ships to leave Ukraine on Friday
Plans are in place for three more grain ships to leave Ukraine on Friday, Turkey said, following the departure of the Sierra Leone-registered Razoni on Monday. France has taken in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than five months ago, authorities said Thursday. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest […]
Free swimming pools for children and teenagers
On the Reykjavíkurborg Facebook profile, we find information that from Monday, August 1, the swimming pools are free for children and young people up to 16 years of age. Children who come to the pool only need to introduce themselves at the checkout and can use the pool as much as they want. Just remember […]
Expatria: The art of complaining
Anyone trying to squeeze their car past this is going to need Vaseline.” I muttered, looking at a badly parked car on my street. It was not any old badly parked car, being also ostentatiously large and belonging to the new ‘neighbor we all hate’. He bought the house for a song and then brutalized […]
Turkey is again asking for legal assistance against the man from Tampere who insulted Erdoğan
Turkey is again trying to make a dual citizen of Turkey and Finland living in Tampere guilty of insulting its president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The latest request for mutual legal assistance arrived at Finland’s Ministry of Justice shortly after Erdoğan began to publicly present his country’s conditions for supporting Finland’s NATO membership. Turkey has previously […]
Ed Sheeran is in love with the shape of you as a volunteer, but not in any way shape or form at his concert
The British singer Ed Sheeran’s upcoming series of concerts in Øresund Park from 3.-6. August faces a shortage of volunteers, tells amagerliv.dk. No, it’s not because of a lack of interest in one of the world’s most popular singer-songwriters – it’s because they haven’t been invited to one of the concerts! Or at least that […]
Episode 195: The Evil with the Good
Because gifts can come with burdensome downsides—yes, even curses of sorts. In this week’s Creepypod, we tell two stories about what such things can look like. Creepypodden is produced by Ludvig Josephson, who also did the music in this episode. If you want to read more creepypastors, you can click around among our previous episodes, […]
Family concerned about whereabouts of missing Irishman, last seen in Aalborg on 13 July
The family of a British-Irish citizen are concerned for his safety after he disappeared in Denmark on July 13. Frank McCaughey was last seen at Aalborg Railway Station, where he said he intended to take a train to Copenhagen. He has not been seen or heard from since, as his last contact with close family […]
Xinhua World News Roundup at 0100 GMT, July 24
TRIPOLI – The death toll from clashes between two rival armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli has risen to 16 and injuries to 52, the Libyan health ministry said on Saturday. “All wounded are receiving medical care in public and private hospitals in Tripoli,” the ministry said on its Facebook page. (Libya-Clash-Death toll) – […]
Ukraine: Russian shelling kills 2 in Kharkiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow wants to seize territory in southern Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region as the United States and its allies committed more military aid to Ukraine. Russia failed in the early stages of its five-month offensive to topple the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or capture […]
Russia’s Lavrov: Moscow wants more territory than Donbas
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow wants to conquer territory in southern Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region, where Ukrainian forces are currently fighting for control. Russia failed in the early stages of its five-month offensive to overthrow the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or to capture the capital, Kyiv, […]
Together, Iceland’s oldest siblings are 203 years old
Sigfús Sigurðsson and Bryndís Sigurðardóttir are the oldest living siblings in Iceland. Their combined age is 203 years and 8 months, according to editor Jónas Ragnarsson, who manages Langlíf’s Facebook profile. Sigfús celebrates its 104th birthday today, as he was born on July 18, 1918. Bryndís, his sister, is now 99 years old and will […]
14-year-old girl dies after accident in Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus
A 14-year-old girl from Copenhagen died this afternoon after an accident at Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus. The girl’s relatives have been notified. The accident happened on the roller coaster ‘Cobra’. According to Tivoli Friheden, the rear car broke off from the rest of the train and was left suspended from the ride, leaving several people […]
Local Round-Up: Two deaths in two days put the construction industry in the spotlight
A young man died in connection with a building materials accident in Nordhavn in Copenhagen at the end of June. The man’s employer was MT Højgaard – one of the Nordic region’s largest construction companies. The fatal accident happened the day after a Zurface employee lost his life in a work accident with a concrete […]
Uber Leaks: The lobbyist offered the former Prime Minister of Finland positions in top companies
Alexander Stubb (NCP) and his close aides met representatives of ride-hailing company Uber several times between 2015 and 2016, when Stubb served as prime minister and finance minister, according to leaked documents seen by Yle’s investigative unit MOT. Yle reported on Monday that the files shared by Uber were leaked International Consortium of Investigative Journalists […]
Are period trackers still safe to use?
However, the criminalization of abortion raises legitimate concerns about the privacy of period trackers to a much higher level. Cybersecurity experts warn that data collected from these apps could potentially be used to punish anyone seeking an abortion if subpoenaed or sold to a third party. This discussion also draws attention to how sensitive data […]
Protests drive foreigners from Sandvad, met more resistance in Vrå
A plan to move a group of foreigners from Sandvad to Vrå must come to a standstill, reported DR. According to the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish Immigration Service, the group’s presence in Sandved had triggered local protests, which ultimately led to the plan to move them to a country estate southwest of Vrå in […]
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 […]
Finns are looking for cheap gas in Russia when the border opens
The re-opening of the border between Russia and Finland on July 1 has increased Finns’ refueling trips to the eastern neighbor. The ongoing war in Ukraine has not stopped drivers from looking for cheaper gasoline and diesel, as fuel prices have risen well over 2 euros per liter in the past year. The average price […]
Russia Info Ops Home In on perceived weak links
WASHINGTON – Russian-influenced traders appear to have diminished their focus as they continue their attempts to sow discord and undermine Western efforts to support Ukraine, according to new research from cybersecurity company Recorded Future. Although traces of Russian influence operations can be found targeting many of the countries that have supported Ukraine with arms, financial […]
Radicals threaten to overthrow Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after the Mink Commission’s report
The Radicals have announced that they will cast a no-confidence vote if Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen does not call an election before the Folketing opens on 4 October. This comes as a result of the recently published report from the Mink Commission, which found that the Prime Minister acted illegally when, at the end of […]
2022 Tour de France: The Dane who became king of the mountains
The winner of four Tour de France stages and former mountain bike world champion, Michael Rasmussen, can be counted among the legends in Danish cycling. He also won the famous Polka Dots jersey – the Tour de France classification awarded to the rider who achieves the most points by reaching mountain peaks before anyone else […]
Biden Thank you Erdogan for vetoing Sweden, Finland’s NATO command
Madrid – US President Joe Biden on Wednesday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for releasing his objections to Sweden’s and Finland’s offer to join NATO, which led to the military alliance expanding even closer to Russia. “I would especially like to thank you for what you did to compile the situation with regard to […]
NATO leaders are holding the last day of the summit
MADRID – NATO leaders meet on Thursday in Madrid, Spain, for the last day of a summit that has included approval a new strategic concept for the alliancementions “Russia’s aggression”, “systemic challenges from the People’s Republic of China” and the “deepened strategic partnership” between the two countries as its main priorities. In this document, the […]
It’s Magnificent! Denmark ready for Le Tour
Looking through the history of the Tour de France, the race has provided many exciting moments over the years. Fighting cyclists collideBut this year’s edition, the 109th in history, will offer a different flavor than all of its predecessors.From 1-3. July it is in Denmark for the first time ever! Not only that, but the […]
APN podcast: Finland’s Midsummer political storm
Revelations about the alleged behavior of the MP Wille Rydman (NCP) for women and underage girls has sparked a heated debate about norms and morals in the Finnish political environment. "I see a lot of public support for changing this, but at the same time I see very strong opposition to changing this culture." media […]
Danish news Round-Up: Confidence in the press remains high – report
The year’s Digital news report from Reuters has revealed continued high confidence in the Danish news media. About 58 percent of Danes said that they “trust news the most most of the time”, which makes Denmark one of the countries with the highest news confidence out of the 46 respondents. Social media is still a […]
