Tag: Fence
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The test fence on the border between Finland and Russia is being completed, a month behind schedule
Finland plans to eventually build a fence that will cover a total of approximately 200 kilometers of sections of the 1,300 kilometer long Russian border.
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The weapon in the wave of violence and the HD verdict that changes the work of the police: “Disastrous”
The weapon the police find by chance in an apartment in Bredäng in Stockholm turns out to have been used at least three times in the ongoing wave of violence in Stockholm. In one murder and two attempted murders. The police replace the weapon with a replica, a dummy, and set up a secret camera.…
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Marini’s border fence arouses laughter: “Hiha dog park fence”
However, the photo of the completed pilot section of the fence caused ridicule and confusion on Twitter, as the reality of the fence seemed to differ significantly from the conceptual images published last fall. Critics have hailed the structure as a “skirted kindergarten fence” and a “garden fence”, mocking the gap between the planned and…
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Former policeman shocked that he can so easily find schoolchildren dealing cocaine in Copenhagen
According to experts, it has become much easier to get hold of drugs in Denmark – a claim supported by the results of a new documentary series, which debuts on TV2 tonight, and which introduces an environment that few people in Denmark actually know about. It is one where boys of only 16 and 17…
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Rising numbers unfit to serve in the army due to psychological and weight problems, recruiters say
Young men are far more likely to have mental health diagnoses or to be overweight than in the mid-1990s, according to the Defense Personnel Board, the Defense unit responsible for conscription. During the first half of 2022, the Norwegian Defense Personnel Board announced that 57.83 percent of all applicants for military service were unfit to…
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Havis Amanda’s statue and square will be renovated
The sea lion sculptures in the fountain will be moved for conservation later. The renovation work on the square will also start later in May. The statue’s water basin and foundation will be repaired, and the square’s surface will be leveled and restored with traditional street stones. The fountain’s technology and pipes will also be…
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The World War II ship was found after 80 years
The sinking was initially declared a success by Allied forces, before the identities of most of those on board were eventually revealed. The wreckage was found earlier this week in the South China Sea off the Philippines. The mission was a joint effort by the Australian Department of Defence, marine archaeologists from Australia’s Silentworld Foundation,…
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“The level of surveillance is rising and will continue to rise”
Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir says it is important for Iceland to be better equipped in terms of defence. Nordic state television has revealed alleged Russian espionage in the Arctic. The first episode of the Shadow Wars documentary series aired this week. It accuses the Russian government of planning to sabotage energy infrastructure in…
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National Police Chief Anders Thornberg: “We had no choice”
In December 2022, the newspaper Expressen published an investigation into alleged irregularities within the top police management. It was, among other things, that regional police chief Mats Löfving would have had a relationship with intelligence chief Linda Staaf and that he would therefore have been stubborn in decisions that concerned her when he was her…
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Finland starts building a fence on the Russian border
When completed, the fence will cover approximately 200 kilometers along Finland’s 1,300 kilometer long Russian border.
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Östermalmsläkaren and the connections to the Södertälje network
Recently, a doctor was sentenced to prison for, among other things, having prescribed thousands of narcotic tablets. The doctor denies drug offences. At his reception at Östermalm in central Stockholm, he has been in contact with his patients through WhatsApp, and has been paid through Swish. Among the patients are several gang criminals, including a…
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The panel in Godmorgon world: On reduction duty and child pornography offences
Will the promise of a reduced reduction obligation be broken? Would it be good to give increased state grants to municipalities and regions in the spring amendment budget? The EU has put forward a proposal to force companies that provide digital communications to scan all users’ content. Is that a good way to try to…
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AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier: India thrash Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in first match
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan]April 4 (ANI): India finally solved the riddle of their winless streak in 2023 when they outplayed Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in the first of the two-legged Group G AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Round 1 match on Tuesday. Having failed to win any of their five internationals in the first three months of the calendar year,…
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Harley credible: Outrage after revelations that Danish taxpayers have spent 250,000 to transport armed soldiers’ personal motorcycles
When the people of Denmark overwhelmingly voted for the abolition of the EU’s defense reservation in June last year, the government effectively gave carte blanche to spend whatever it wants on fighter planes, tanks, guns, ammunition and other light to medium weapons of destruction. , they didn’t expect that! Last year, during the last government’s…
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Arrested with fake IDs and several million in cash
Two men were detained for a week on suspicion of involvement in identity card fraud and other offences. One of the men had over 40,000 in his backpack. euros and lots of ID cards with different names. Police are investigating possible money laundering, falsification of documents, violations of immigration law and the Alien Employment Rights…
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Nordic nation’s military bans TikTok – media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that personnel may no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their work units due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which was watched…
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Nordic nation’s military bans TikTok media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that personnel may no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their work units due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which was watched…
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Nordic nation’s military bans use of TikTok media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on their work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that staff can no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their devices at work due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which…
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Avalanche at Neskaupstaður
“I was woken up by a bang and then I was waiting for the impact. I knew what was about to happen,” says Karl Jóhann Birgisson, a resident of Hrafnsmýri in Neskaupstaður, after an avalanche hit his house at 7:30 am. According to Birgisson, there was a lot of damage. “The avalanche engulfed the inside…
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The Nordic nation’s military bans the use of TikTok media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on their work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that staff can no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their devices at work due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which…
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The IAF contingent departs for India after completing the Cobra Warrior exercise in the UK
London [UK]March 27 (ANI): The Indian Air Force contingent on Monday departed for India after successfully completing a four-week long Cobra Warrior exercise held at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in the UK. “The @IAF_MCC contingent departed for India this morning after a successful four-week Cobra Warrior exercise held at…
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The army has too few soldiers to defend Denmark, says top general
A top general in the army has warned that Denmark’s military is not fulfilling its commitment to NATO and will be inadequate in the event of war, This is reported by TV2. General Henrik Lyhne pointed to serious problems in the defense as a result of a lack of soldiers and equipment. “This is an…
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Denmark votes to become a member of the European Defense Agency
Greater responsibilityThe basis for the vote in the Folketing today stems from the fact that Denmark went in a referendum last summer to abolish the EU’s defense reservation. That reservation had meant that Denmark could not participate in EDA or other EU-led military projects. “Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, and Denmark…
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Prince Joachim moves to the USA
Prince Joachim is moving to the United States, it has been confirmed by various sources, including the Royal House and the Ministry of Defence. From 1 September, he will join as defense industry attache and deputy defense attache at the Danish embassy in Washington DC. The position will initially last for three years, but there…
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Denmark one step closer to donating fighter jets, but Ukrainian pilots must first be trained
Support is growing in the Danish Parliament to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The defense rapporteurs for the Blue Blok parties Liberal Alliance, Danish People’s Party and Conservative – all members of the opposition – support following Poland’s lead. Yesterday, the country became the first NATO country to donate combat aircraft to Ukraine with…
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Dear Havis Amanda is fixed
Havis Amanda has been through a lot Completed in 1908, the fountain and its bronze sculptures form a work of art designed by the artist Ville Vallgren. In addition to its artistic value, the work has a special cultural-historical and cityscape significance. The bronze statue has been through a lot over the years, e.g. during…
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Denmark confirms that the door is closed to Russia in the Nord Stream explosion investigation
Zelenskyy thanks Denmark for the supportIn related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised and thanked Denmark for all the recent support it has shown his country. In his daily address to his nation via Twitter1’10 he congratulated Denmark for the way it has sent lots of goods to Ukraine since the start of the…
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Gangs have become more common in Helsinki, the police say
The forces have been linked to, among other things, drug, violence and traffic crimes. The activity of such gangs has increased, especially in the capital, and the police receive reports of key members almost daily. Such activity may have gone unnoticed by the general public Mark HeinikariDetective Chief of the Helsinki Police Department. He revealed…
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Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets
“I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we…
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First Danish tanks ready for Ukraine in May
5 billion and countingInitially, the tanks will be used to train Ukrainian troops, while the agreement also includes ammunition packages and spare parts. The joint initiative includes Germany and the Netherlands, but other countries are welcome to join later. Since the start of Russia’s invasion, Denmark has donated DKK 5 billion in weapons and equipment…
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Pål Jonson (M): That is why we are sending Leopard to Ukraine
The government will send Leopard tanks and air defense systems to Ukraine in a new arms package. It includes about ten Leopard tanks that will work together with the fifty combat vehicles 90 that Sweden has already decided to donate. The weapons are to be coordinated with contributions from other countries, including Leopard tanks, which…
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Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge
UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war…
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US Sends Another $100 Million in Earthquake Aid to Turkey, Syria
The United States is sending an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria to help the two countries cope with the devastating earthquake that has killed more than 46,000 people and left millions homeless. The new aid brings total US assistance to $185 million and will be given to international and non-governmental…