Tag: Fire
Four arrested after assault in downtown Reykjavík
A serious fight broke out in Reykjavík’s Bankastræti Street last night, and a special police unit and an ambulance were called to the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured in the attack. According to the fire chief, an ambulance was at the scene, but no one was taken to the emergency room. The police received […]
Report: Finland survived the energy crisis well in 2022
According to the report, Finland survived the energy crisis in the top positions with the second lowest electricity price in Europe in 2022. This was primarily due to Finland’s reduced dependence on fossil fuels compared to most European countries. According to Korhonen, the price of electricity is predicted to return to normal levels fastest in […]
Copenhagen’s most famous tower to get a makeover
Anyone passing through the center of town over the next few days might notice an unfamiliar sight, or rather the lack of one. The City Hall Tower, Copenhagen’s undoubtedly most recognizable tower, will be covered in scaffolding until the end of the year. The town hall tower must be renovated to ensure that it can […]
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 […]
He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a shop window
The driver lost control of his car and crashed into other vehicles and eventually into the shop window of a hairdresser, in Álfheimakjarnann, Reykjavík. The fire chief says that operations at the scene went better than expected. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to journalists, a woman was injured in the accident and taken to the […]
Georgia’s dream of Europe and the specter of inflation that refuses to die
Clashes between police and protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have involved firebombs, tear gas and water cannons. On the surface, the protests have been about a bill aimed at organizations and media that receive money from abroad, it has been called “the Russian law”. But beneath the surface, the strong images are about much […]
Shooting at The Dubliner bar in Reykjavík
On Sunday evening, the metropolitan district police were informed of a man who entered a bar in downtown Reykjavik and unexpectedly fired a gunshot. The bullet bounced off the wall of the bar, and the man immediately fled the scene. The police started the action very quickly and special units and ambulances were sent to […]
New Citizens in chaos: New party leader fired
Cracks appeared after the electionAccording to correspondence released by the party, Mathiesen was dismissed after demanding around DKK 350,000 to be transferred from a party account to his own personal account to pay for a “personal branding campaign” that the party had not sanctioned. Mathiesen threatened to leave the party if his demands were not […]
The online store will fire 75 employees and lay off the rest
In January, the retailer issued a profit warning stating that its operations had been seriously affected by record low consumer confidence.
Right now: Violent clashes in Athens
Police and protesters have clashed in the Greek capital, Athens. Firebombs have been thrown by protesters and police have reportedly used tear gas. Participating makes Ekots Milan Djelevic direct from Athens and foreign reporters Filip Kotsambouikidis.
Five cars collided on Miklabraut
This afternoon on Miklabraut near Skeifan there was a road accident involving five vehicles. The collision caused significant traffic disruption. Four ambulances and one fire engine were called to the scene. Three people were taken to the emergency room. According to Ásgeir Halldórsson, assistant fire chief, the situation is now under control. Based on an […]
Marcus Ericsson wins IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg
Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson opened the new IndyCar Series campaign with a bang, pulling ahead late in the race to win the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Petersburg on Sunday in Florida. Ericsson finished 2.4113 seconds ahead of runner-up Pato O’Ward from Mexico. New Zealand’s Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi and Great Britain’s Callum Ilott rounded out […]
Russia finds answer to IKEA’s exit media
The Swedish furniture manufacturer has closed stores and sold factories to local buyers Belarusian furniture maker Swed House plans to fill the void left by IKEA in the Russian market, the head of the Union of Shopping Centers Bulat Shakirov said on Monday, according to TASS. Under the terms of a cooperation agreement signed between […]
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 […]
RIP Great Prayer Day… now another holiday is under attack
The Danish Parliament voted earlier this week to abolish Great Prayer Day as a public holiday – a day off that Denmark has had for around 350 years. Now Copenhageners may risk losing another public holiday following the news that the city’s employment and integration mayor, Jens-Kristian Lütken, has proposed cutting May 1 (Labour Day) […]
Smuggelsverige – The police murder in Biskopsgården | part 5/6
June 30, 2021. 112 receives several alarm calls about a shooting in Biskopsgården in Gothenburg. Two police officers are in the area and drive towards Vårväderstorget on a moped. One of them is Andreas Danman. Arriving at the scene, he is shot to death. Witnesses describe the perpetrator as young, wearing a black hoodie and […]
The murder at Länsmanstorget: “Someone from Norra Biskop would die”
It was an unusual trial, as far as gang murders go. Because several of the defendants talked and told stories and at least admitted that they had been there. Although they did not admit to murder. The verdict came on Tuesday. A young woman, former girlfriend of one of the leaders on one side of […]
Senaatti kinteistöt is selling a historic office building on Eteläesplanadi
This is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of Finnish history and cultural identity in a highly sought-after location. The building is the only building representing Art Nouveau architecture south of the Esplanade park, and it is protected by a government decree. “Properties right in the heart of Helsinki rarely come on the market. […]
More than 21 million people in Yemen need help, protection: UN chief
GENEVA – More than 21 million people – two out of three Yemeni children, women and men – need help and protection, said the UN chief. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke at a conference in Geneva – hosted by Switzerland and Sweden – where an appeal was made for US$4.3 billion to support the most […]
Two injured in the Arctic Fish fire in Tálknafjörður
In the morning, a fire broke out in the premises of the Arctic Fish company in Tálknafjörður. Two people suffered burns and were taken to hospital in Patreksfjörður. Westfjords Police say their injuries are not life-threatening. The fire spread very quickly and due to the fact that there are gas tanks in the area, there […]
Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault
By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India]February 22 (ANI): Air India Delhi flight from New York had to land in Sweden’s capital Stockholm after encountering technical glitches on Wednesday. Air India flight AI 106 had about 300 passengers. There was panic among the passengers after the cockpit crew announced that the flight was diverted to an […]
A fire in a nursing home in Reykjavík
According to RÚV, the capital region fire brigade was called to a fire at Vatnagarðar 18 in Reykjavík. According to Jóhann Viggó Jónsson, the duty officer of the fire department, firefighters were able to enter the burning building and successfully evacuate five people. The fire broke out in a room in Betra líf, a transitional […]
New Year at the dog hotel
The hotel at Arlanda Airport is a perfect zone for dogs afraid of bullets. Fireworks may not be set off there. Every year at New Year, hundreds of dogs check into the hotel for peace and quiet. A time for reflection Within the hotel’s walls we meet dogs and people and their life stories. Susanne […]
Russia approves sale of IKEA factories – officially
The facilities will be acquired by two local buyers, the deputy trade minister has said A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s factories in Russia to two local buyers, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Jevtuhov told Izvestia newspaper on Thursday. The three factories will be acquired by Russian […]
Russia approves sale of IKEA factories official
The facilities will be acquired by two local buyers, the deputy trade minister has said A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s factories in Russia to two local buyers, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Jevtuhov told Izvestia newspaper on Thursday. The three factories will be acquired by Russian […]
Explosion at Oils gas station
The capital’s fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olis petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
Explosion at Olis petrol station
The fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olís petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut at around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
Anthony Cirelli scores twice as Lightning jolt Stars
Anthony Cirelli completed a two-goal performance by scoring with 43.2 seconds left in regulation to boost the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon. On a long shift in Tampa Bay’s offensive zone, defenseman Victor Hedman swept behind Scott Wedgewood and lured the Dallas goalie out of […]
Uje Brandelius “The Melody Festival is a campfire for the LGBTQ community, especially in Europe”
Uje Brandelius: I have also looked down on Melodifestivalen, but today I see how important it is for the LGBTQ community and for Public Service – I have friends who see the competition as low-level art, and of course I have also sometimes felt that way about certain entries. But today I think in a […]
Winter holiday: Wheels of monstrous proportions
Hot Wheels Monster Truck February 11, 11.30am & 6.30pm, February 12, 11.30am; Royal Arena, Hannemanns Allé 18-20, Cph S; DKK 280-661, ticketmaster.dk When an American gas-head put oversized wheels and a ridiculous suspension on his Ford 5250 pickup in 1975, he didn’t know he’d be paving the way for one of the craze of the […]
The prisoner uprising at Tidaholm
The prisoners have drunk mash and taken tablets – and armed themselves with iron pipes. They mutiny. Peaceful at first. Then increasingly violent. The police and fire department stay outside the walls for fear of confrontation. A spokesman for the prisoners tells the media: “We are armed. We will not give up.” A documentary by: […]
Revenge after the murder of Adriana – “Must bring out the harlots”
A month after the murder of Adriana, shots are fired at several men in Vällingby. These are the people the two men at McDonald’s believe were in the white car from which the shots that killed Adriana were fired. In January, eight people were sentenced to long prison sentences for the revenge shooting in Vällingby […]
Fire in the Eastfjords
A 400 square meter utility room was completely destroyed in a fire near the Ytri-Víðivelli farm in Fljótsdalur. The building caught fire along with the barn adjacent to it, which most likely survived the fire, according to Harðar Guðmundsson, the owner. “When I got home, everything was full of smoke,” he told mbl.is. According to […]
The anger after the death of Tire Nichols
29-year-old Tire Nichols died in hospital days after a violent police intervention in Memphis, Tennessee. Several police officers have been fired and charged over his death. Roger Wilson is in Memphis and talks about people’s anger over the death of yet another young man and about the demands for change in the American police system. […]
Russian UFC fighter weighs in on Koran-burning row
Khamzat Chimaev said Muslims in Sweden should be shown respect after far-right figure Rasmus Paludan publicly burned a copy of the holy book Russian-born UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev has said Muslims cannot look the other way after a far-right politician was allowed to publicly burn a copy of the Koran in Chimaev’s adopted homeland of […]
Trkiye rules out support for NATO’s hopeful bid
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rebuked Sweden for allowing a Koran-burning stunt and denied the country’s lack of ?respect? Turkey’s on-again, off-again support for Sweden’s application to join NATO has apparently ended for good due to Ankara’s outrage over a Koran-burning demonstration allowed outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. “The Swedish administration should not bother […]
Russian UFC star weighs in on Koran-burning row
Khamzat Chimaev said Muslims in Sweden should be shown respect after far-right figure Rasmus Paludan publicly burned a copy of the holy book Russian-born UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev has said Muslims cannot look the other way after a far-right politician was allowed to publicly burn a copy of the Koran in Chimaev’s adopted homeland of […]
Iran condemns desecration of the Koran in Sweden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani vehemently condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and criticized the venture as a brazen example of hate mongering and violence against Muslims. – Politics News – “The repetition of the desecration of the holy book of one and a half billion Muslims is […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a ?direct hate crime? in violation of an agreement to join NATO Türkiye has accused Sweden of failing to meet its obligations to crack down on “terrorist groups” and root out their “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a “direct hate crime” in violation of an agreement to join NATO Trkiye has accused Sweden of not fulfilling its obligations to crack down on “terrorist” groups and exterminate theirs “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat comes after […]
Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä will receive the honorary title of Academician of Science
and research professor Merja Penttilä has expertise in biotechnology and synthetic biology. They are all respected scientists and researchers with pioneering experience in their respective fields of research. Their work has wide-ranging importance in different sectors of society and thus helps to solve global challenges. A maximum of 16 distinguished Finnish scientists can have the […]
Russian cult hero removed from UFC roster
Alexey Oleinik is no longer under contract with the elite promotion Russian MMA legend Alexey Oleinik is no longer on the UFC roster, as confirmed by officials from the MMA elite. A popular UFC watch account first noticed that Oleinik had been removed. Later to MMA Fighting, UFC confirmed the development that comes after Oleinik […]
Police: A fire in a Helsinki department store caused by a technical fault
The authorities continue to investigate the fire, but do not suspect foul play.
One Dead in Sweden Shopping Mall Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man who was injured in a shooting in a shopping center in Sweden on Friday has died, the police said, while a woman who was injured in the same attack remained in hospital. – Other media news – “The man has succumbed to his injuries,” police said in a statement, adding […]
Forest fire in the Czech Republic under control: fire rescue service
PRAGUE, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The forest fire that has raged for 9 days in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the north of the Czech Republic was brought under control, the country’s Fire Rescue Service (FRS CR) said on Monday evening. “We have the outbreaks fully under control. But our work is not over, […]
Women’s European Championship 2022: Sweden set up SF clash against England after 1-0 win over Belgium
Corduroy [UK]July 23 (ANI): An extension by Linda Sembrant helped Sweden set up a Euro 2022 semi-final tie with England after a 1-0 win over Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday. Sweden were heading into the match as favourites. The score reading in their favor doesn’t really capture the level of competition in the game […]
47-year-old man arrested for starting 13 fires in Slagelse
A 47-year-old man has been charged with 13 cases of arson in and around Slagelse by the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police. The man is believed to be responsible for a number of fires that earlier this month had created fear and insecurity among the area’s citizens, and which led the police to put extra […]
The entire crew of the trawler has been released
The entire crew of the Sólborg RE-27 trawler was dismissed. The managing director of Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur, which owns the trawler, told Morgunblaðið that the reason for the dismissal was the plan to buy a new vessel. He added that it is not yet known whether the crew that has been fired will be re-employed. However, […]
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 […]
The prosecutor filed charges against the suspect of kidnapping a 9-year-old
The prosecutor in Helsinki has filed charges against a 54-year-old man who is accused of the attempted kidnapping of a nine-year-old child in the capital’s Kulosaari in April. The trial at the Helsinki District Court will be held in two weeks, and the suspect is currently in police custody. The abduction took place on the […]
VMA in Västerås, Västmanland County
Martin Erikson has made the whole of Europe dance under the artist name E-type. During the era of eurodance in the 90’s, he lined up hits such as “This is the way”, “Set the world on fire” and “Campione”, the official song for the European Football Championship 2000. The interest in history in general and […]
A fishing boat burned down
A crew member from the Gosi-KE boat, which caught fire this morning near the Rif, was rescued by the fishing boat Diddi SH-159, which arrived to the rescue just before 10am in Breiðafjörður. The man was in a lifeboat near the burning vessel. It was taken to the Björg rescue boat from the Rif and […]
American gun rights activists say shooting in Copenhagen proves that gun laws do not work, statistics say otherwise
American conservatives take to Twitter to say that strict gun laws do not prevent gun violence, and erroneously point to Sunday’s shooting in a Copenhagen shopping center as evidence. “Shooting in Copenhagen Denmark where weapons are PROHIBITED? Ooooh child, I can not wait for the left to explain how it happened! ” tweeted Lavern Spicer, […]
Several killed after shooting in Copenhagen
Several people have been met in a shooting at Fields near Kastrup in Copenhagen, according to the Danish police and one person has now been detained. Police wrote on Twitter just before 7pm on Sunday night that “shots have been fired and several people have been hit”. According to Ekstrabladet, the shooting took place next […]
French energy company executives: Reduce fuel, electricity consumption now
PARIS, France: Amid shortcomings and soaring prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent supply cuts, the executives of three French energy companies have called on the public to immediately reduce their consumption of fuel, oil, electricity and gas. In a joint statement published in the French weekly Journal du Dimanche, the heads of […]
Roskilde 2022: Shooter Band chose a match with the heat
It was a controversial act that had the difficult task of getting the audience going at Countdown in the 26-degree heat on Monday – a fact recognized by the rap group known for wearing their distinctive ski masks when team member Dinero announced: “I almost feel like take off the mask. “ But the ski […]
Midsummer’s Day marked the hottest temperatures in Finland for the year
The forecasts for the beginning of the week turned out to be correct, as the Midsummer weather is not only hot, but brings with it the highest temperatures of the year. The highest temperature so far in the summer, 29.7 degrees Celsius, was measured in Liperi, North Karelia, on the day after Midsummer at 3 […]
* New * The train disaster in Dalarna in 1980
11-year-old Johanna and her classmates are standing on the platform in Borlänge. They have saved money throughout the semester and are now going on a school trip to Furuvik in Gävle. When the train enters the station, they run before 19-year-old George, who is on his way to the restaurant school in Sandviken. The children […]
Russian gas weapon strikes: Danish energy agency declares ‘Early Warning’
The Danish Energy Agency, the Danish Energy Agency, has today issued a warning that the country risks a significantly deteriorating gas supply situation. According to the agency it is a signal to the players in the gas market to prepare for a real supply crisis. “This is a serious situation we are in, and it […]
Forecasts promise warm weather for Midsummer
Rainy fronts run through the north of the country between Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures are then forecast to rise closer to 20 ° C as the high-pressure system in south-eastern Finland strengthens. – Thursday’s rainy front is bigger, but there is no need to be afraid of getting wet in the south, Huutonen said. Night […]
Finns’ confidence in the media continues to grow
Finland ranks first in media reliability compared to 46 other countries in the Reuters Institute’s annual digital news report. Finland has been included in this report since 2014 and is funded by the Media Research Foundation. According to this year’s survey, 75 per cent of Finns said they trust the news they follow, which is […]
Inflation in Finland accelerated to 7 per cent in May
The annual rise in consumer prices was 5.7 per cent in April. Inflation was even higher in the euro area. According to Eurostat’s harmonized index of consumer prices, consumer prices rose by 8.1 per cent year-on-year in May, 0.7 percentage points higher than in April. According to the index, inflation in Finland was 7.1 per […]
Russia is holding Baltic exercises in the middle of NATO exercises
MOSCOW, June 10 (Xinhua) – Russian warships are conducting exercises in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday when the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is conducting exercises in the same region. About 60 warships, boats and storage ships, about 45 aircraft and helicopters and about 10,000 soldiers are involved in the […]
10 homes were destroyed in the Vihti townhouse fire
Ten homes were completely destroyed in a fire that broke out during the night in the municipality of Vihti on Wednesday. The house was an older building where the fire walls between its ten dwellings did not extend into the upper roof structure, forming an open wind tunnel through which the fire spread. The rescue […]
The Finnish District Court banned Cannonball MC
The District Court of Päijänne Tavastia ruled on Wednesday that the Cannonball Motorcycle Club, widely regarded as a criminal gang, was banned in practice. In the same decision, the court also banned the group’s branch office, Squad 32. The prosecutor demanded the closure of the club because it violated the country’s association laws. Several other […]
Paper: Vandals torch rainbow painted Pride bench in Pirkanmaa
In Pirkanmaa, vandals set the Pride month on fire in a park bench painted in the colors of the rainbow, says Aamulehti. The bench, which was painted by the youth group of the municipality of Lempäälä last week, was apparently soaked in flammable liquid and then set on fire. municipal chief of staff, Auli Nevantiecalled […]
Gather about the campfire: Danish camping on its way to another record in 2022
Visitors and inflationary pressuresThis year, due to the relaxed travel restrictions, Isaksen said that an increase in foreign visitors also contributes to this year’s record numbers. Isaksen also attributed inflation and rising fuel prices to the trend, noting that many more are choosing an affordable camping holiday at home rather than an expensive trip abroad. […]
MTV: The owner of the booth decided to receive compensation for the acquisition
Tapiot sold the service provider in mid-2019. Read more: HS: The owner of the counterparty demands the annulment of the acquisition for non-disclosure of hacking (22.1.2021) HS: Psychotherapy Center The owner of the office is requesting an explanation of the acquisition (6.1.2021) The holding company that filed the successful claim declined to comment on the […]
The court sentenced Helsinki rapists to long prison terms
The Helsinki District Court has sentenced long-term prison sentences to suspects leaders of a street gang involved in violent incidents in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The court condemned Milan JaffThe 22-year-old, known for his music videos and rape on social media, is sentenced to 10 years in prison. In the judgment, the court found that […]
CPH STAGE 2022: Selected ads
Canada7 June 20.00, 8.-9. June 18.00, June 10 14.00; Bådteatret, Nyhavn, Cph KLivingstone’s Cabinet presents a brand new piece of English-language animated theater with live music that is both compelling and darkly comic. The production touches on inherited trauma, racism and our tendency to quickly reach false conclusions. On June 7, there will be a […]
To escape from a war or a catastrophe – it is expected of you
What do you take with you when you escape? If you have to flee from a fire, explosion or, worst of all, a war, there is something you should know: how do I get information about where I am going? Who decides when it’s time to leave home and what should I take with me? […]
Member rags at night and Annie’s crisis
Is the Center Party the new crisis party, together with the Green Party and the Liberals? The party has lost half of its voters in one year and one of the reasons is that many of those who normally voted for Annie Lööf now vote for Magdalena Andersson. Much because of Andersson’s personality. Another reason […]
Finland’s mild weather is getting wetter and cooler
The mild, near-summer weather earlier this week is expected to become colder and wetter. The highest in Finland this week – and correspondingly this year – was measured in Ylivieska, Northern Ostrobothnia, 23.5 degrees on Tuesday. The warm temperatures seen on Monday and Tuesday may even rise on Wednesday, but the low-pressure system is expected […]
Live: Ukrainian court sentences a Russian soldier to life in prison for war crimes
A Ukrainian court on Monday sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial that followed the Russian invasion on February 24. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 12:47: Russia’s Avtovaz appoints former transport […]
The new law will give more weapons into the hands of volunteers
The amendment to the Weapons Act aims to give volunteers access to weapons and ammunition used by the Defense Forces and the Border Guard. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, interest in national defense has increased and many people have participated in voluntary exercises. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center) said the law change will […]
Hello summer? In Finland, it shines 20 degrees
The colder-than-usual May in Finland will turn this week, especially in southern Finland, which shines in the sunshine and warm days – at least temporarily. Ylen meteorologist Joonas Koskela said mercury could rise to 20 degrees Celsius on Monday. "By Tuesday, much of the country should be fairly summery, the sun shining from a cloudless […]
Russia stops gas supplies to Finland
The move comes after the state’s energy major failed to comply with Moscow’s demand for payment of the ruble Russia has stopped deliveries of natural gas to Finland after the state energy major Gasum failed to make the required payment in rubles to continue future deliveries, the Finnish gas network operator Gasgrid Finland said on […]
See: Greta Thunberg donates prize money to the Sámi Youth Organization
The Finnish Sámi Youth Association (SSN) said it was surprised by the news that a Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg would donate € 30,000 in prize money to the organization. The prize money comes from the prize awarded to Thunberg by the Finnish removal service company Niemi Services Oy. "I am very honored to receive […]
A sure sign of summer: Finland is preparing for the forest fire season
Despite the relatively cold temperatures in Finland, the start of reconnaissance flights for forest fires is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. The first such flights will start departing at any time in the regions of Pirkanmaa, Satakunta and Southwest Finland, says in a press release. Mika Kurvinensenior officer at the […]
Racist theory that feeds hatred
This is “The Great Replacement” Ten people were killed and several were injured when a perpetrator opened fire at a grocery store in Buffalo. The president describes it as a terrorist crime and the 18-year-old suspect must have been inspired by a racist theory that claims that white people are systematically replaced by other ethnic […]
Households were urged to prepare for cuts in Russian gas supplies
While fossil gas users, both households and businesses, are reassured that their needs have so far been met, energy companies in the south-east are urging customers to look for alternative ways to heat their homes if Russia closes the faucet. Teemu HeinänenHowever, the head of Hamina Energy’s energy business says no exceptional measures are needed. […]
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 […]
Hundreds of Danes have eaten PFAS-contaminated meat
The toxins from a fire drill site have leaked to a beach meadow with grazing cows. PFAS pollution led to new stricter limit values in Denmark Research shows that the immune system in children can be impaired by PFAS and the incident in Denmark has, among other things, led to much stricter limit values for […]
Sweden failed to integrate immigrants PM
In the midst of violent riots, Magdalena Andersson has acknowledged serious shortcomings in the country’s migration policy Segregation in Swedish society has gone “too far” and the integration of immigrants is “too bad”, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson admitted on Thursday, after the violent riots there earlier this month. The unrest erupted after an anti-Muslim politician, […]
Basic Finns, Christian Democrats back NATO application
One of Finland’s largest opposition parties, the Basic Finns, said it supported Finland’s application to NATO. Party chairman Riikka Purra said the party council voted 61-3 in favor of membership. He spoke at a press conference in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon, which began more than an hour later than originally planned. The second largest opposition […]
Sweden failed to integrate immigrants – PM
In the midst of violent riots, Magdalena Andersson has acknowledged serious shortcomings in the country’s migration policy Segregation in Swedish society has disappeared “too far“and the integration of immigrants is”too poor“, admitted Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Thursday, after the violent riots there earlier this month. The unrest erupted after an anti-Muslim politician, Rasmus Paludan, […]