Tag: Geneva
The Runner’s War – Death in Runner’s Paradise | part 2/5
In the fall of 2021, Agnes Tirop has just broken a world record and is a rising star, but life with her husband, who is also her coach, is described as isolated. At a race in Geneva, Agnes Tirop talks about divorce. A week or so later she is dead. Meraf Batha goes from Sweden […]
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 […]
Donors pledge $1.2 billion in Yemen aid, far short of UN target
The United Nations collected $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid for Yemen, but the amount is far short of a $4.3 billion goal the United Nations set to help the war-torn country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a global donor conference in Geneva on Monday that the US would provide $444 million in humanitarian […]
Forward Zhang to miss China’s warm-up league match in Spain
GENEVA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese forward Zhang Linyan will miss a league match with Swiss women’s club Grasshopper Club Zurich in order to join his national team for four caps in Spain. “I can’t wait to play for the national team and see my Chinese teammates. I hope I can show what I’ve learned […]
Cost of attending an international school in Copenhagen on par with private education fees paid by the British in the 1980s
The cheapest international school in Copenhagen costs only 3,665 US dollars per year in fees, according to International Schools Databasewhich puts it on par with the amount typically demanded by a British private school in the early 1980s. Between 1991 and 2016, private school fees in the UK rose by 550 per cent, far outstripping […]
The UN’s fiscal policy for advanced economies risks global recession
geneva – UN economists are warning that the monetary and fiscal policies of advanced economies risk plunging the world into a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, has issued its 2022 annual trade and development report. The authors of the report warn that the world […]
Djokovic confirms the Dream Team connection with Nadal and Federer
The Serb has announced his participation in the Laver Cup 2022 Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will complete a line-up of tennis legends alongside Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray when they compete for Team Europe at the Laver Cup in London later this year. Djokovic, 35, will join other members of the group […]
Ukraine sets new defensive lines in Donetsk after losing Luhansk
Ukrainian forces on Tuesday took up new defensive lines in Donetsk a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in neighbouring Luhansk province, which a senior Ukrainian official vowed would be a “last victory for Russia on Ukrainian soil”. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris […]
Farewell to the era
The easy explanation is that we gradually released from these roles and doctrines. The end of the YYA agreement with the Soviet Union and accession to the EU were crucial milestones, while NATO membership is a confirmation of this path. From 1956 to 1991, I lived and worked in Finland, which at the time was […]
After 100 days of war, the UN is issuing a new alert over Ukraine’s alarming food security
Equally important for the world’s farmers is secured access to fertilizers from Russia, the world’s largest producer. “Negotiations are continuing,” Awad said in a statement to reporters in Geneva from Kiev. “There is (is) a lot of detail and shuttle between Moscow and the other countries concerned, and negotiations are ongoing. But there is no […]
Finland may have given up face masks too early, Lindén says
“But I would have liked the mask to continue to be used at least until May.” The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) abandoned its extensive mask recommendation in mid-April. According to Lindén, the decision was sudden and surprising. “It almost immediately stopped using the mask,” he told the newspaper. Lindén has seen a […]
Report: Copenhagen among the world’s best for balancing work and private life
The United States is fightingOslo finished at the top of the rankings, followed by Bern, Helsinki, Zurich and Copenhagen, while Geneva, Ottawa, Sydney, Stuttgart and Munich finished in the top 10. Cape Town ranked last, ahead of Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo and Bangkok. Seattle was the top-ranked U.S. city in 32nd place – the […]
NATO expansion root cause of the crisis in Ukraine: former senior French official
© Provided by Xinhua Conesa said that a diplomatic modus vivendi could still be found to achieve peace in Ukraine, but for this to happen, Russia’s security problems must be taken into account. By Xu Chi and Xu Jiatong GENEVA, May 16 (Xinhua) – Attempts to extend membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) […]
Guterres: Mother Earth is in trouble and action is needed
Geneva – Environmentally, the planet was in decline long before the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating April 22, 2009 as International Mother Earth Day. The purpose of this day is to celebrate the wonders of Mother Earth. The day is also intended to highlight the problems that threaten the health of the world’s […]
Haavisto: Reports from Bucharest, Ukraine, recall war crimes in the Balkans
Russia has denied allegations that its troops have harmed civilians in either Bucha or Irpin, arguing that photographs taken of these cities are propaganda aimed at disrupting peace talks. Haavisto on Sunday stated Helsingin Sanomat that Russia’s actions, which may be war crimes, must be brought to international scrutiny and held accountable. Finland is one […]
The Russian embassy in Helsinki has received bomb threats
According to Finnish police, the Russian embassy in Finland has received several bomb threats in recent weeks. The threats began immediately after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine. Heikki PorolaThe chief commissioner of the Helsinki Police Department said. Threat messages transmitted through letters and other media have reportedly not led to incidents. "No explosives found," […]
Putin’s strategy in the war in Ukraine
Siege city What exactly is Vladimir Putin’s strategy, why is he attacking so many civilian targets? One of the cities where many civilians were hit very hard by Russia’s war in Ukraine is the coastal city of Mariupol, which once had more than 400,000 inhabitants. The city is bombed day in and day out and […]
Ukraine: In the face of rising human costs, the parties must comply with international humanitarian law
The parties to this conflict must therefore respect the rules to which they are committed and which will protect people during the conflict. This means saving the civilian population from military operations. They should also immediately allow safe passage for people fleeing the fight. In order to alleviate the suffering and protect the population, the […]
UNHCR is mobilizing to help refugees from Ukraine and neighboring countries
All neighboring countries have so far commendably kept their borders open to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Most of them have fled to Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia, while some have moved to several other European countries. We also know that a considerable amount has moved to the Russian Federation. National authorities are responsible for the […]
The Danish Foreign Minister shares a tweet about a mass walkout during the Russian UN speech
This morning, the Danish Foreign Minister, Jeppe Kofod, shared a picture on Twitter of a joint diplomatic walkout during a speech given by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Lavrov approached the council at a distance after canceling his participation due to “EU states […]
The Cyber War – the hidden front of Ukraine
We discuss the role of cyber attacks in the war, and the Swedish preparedness against such, with two guests: Gazmend Huskaj, former doctoral student at the Swedish National Defense College and now affiliated with the Geneva Center for Security Policy, and David Lindahl at the Swedish Defense Research Agency FOI. Host: Björn Guné[email protected] Producer: Camilla […]
UNWTO and WHO: Travel measures should be based on risk assessment
In recent days, more and more countries around the world have begun to relax their rules on international arrivals, including the easing of travel bans. These decisions are in line with the latest WHO recommendations on safe international mobility, which highlight the ineffectiveness of general restrictions in controlling the spread of viruses. This trend is […]
The foreign ministers of Russia and the United States will meet in Finland next week
United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov could meet in Finland to discuss the current conflict in Ukraine next week Andrei KelinRussian Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The Russian news agency Interfax quoted Kelin as saying that Finland and Geneva, Switzerland, are considered possible venues for the summit. […]
“General travel restrictions do not work”: UNWTO adds voice to WHO statement
In line with the UNWTO’s repeated warning about the use of general restrictions, the 10th meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee on the International Health Regulations (Geneva, 19 January) expressed concern that such measures could cause economic and social harm. The WHO added that they could also “hamper transparent and rapid reporting of new concerns.” […]
Finland announced the hockey team for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Finland finally announced a list of 25 players on its hockey team yesterday to compete for gold next month in Beijing. The team has a lot of NHL talent. The group leads forward Valteri FilppulaMore than 1,000 NHL games and 500 points have been played between the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning […]
The presidents of Finland and Russia demand the security of Europe, Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on Friday about geopolitics, including European security and the situation in Ukraine. Niinistö described their conversation in a tweet he posted on Friday morning "long and thorough". The President’s Office in Helsinki later stated in a press release that President Niinistö expressed […]
Ukraine receives British anti-tank missiles
Weapons have been delivered by Britain to Kiev in the midst of the conflict with Russia Ukraine thanked Britain for a new supply of weapons on Tuesday. Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Petrenko said the supplies “will only be used for defense purposes”, to protect troops and civilians from “any act that could lead to escalation.” […]
Copenhagen is among the best cities to be happy and healthy
Big, bad apple Vienna topped the list ahead of Dubai, Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Amsterdam, while Helsinki, Berlin, Stockholm, Fukuoka and Geneva finished in the top 10. The report also placed the bottom 10, and it was hard reading for the United States, which had four cities in the bottom 10. New York bottomed out, followed […]
The president says Russia’s NATO proposals challenge Europe’s security
“We have to … be careful about what we talk about and with whom. Many Europeans have asked, and not for the first time: are we being discussed without being involved?” he said in a message on New Year’s Day. He argued that Russia’s proposals to the United States and NATO in December to ensure […]
The President of Finland says that Russian proposals to NATO challenge European security
Helsinki [Finland]January 1 (ANI / Sputnik): Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Saturday that Europe should not just listen to Russia and NATO discussing a new security architecture for Europe, which he said was in conflict with the current system. “We must … be careful about what is being talked about and with whom. Many […]
President Niinistö: US-Russia relations will tighten at the turn of the year
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said a call between the president of the United States on Thursday Joe Biden and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin provided little news. "Perhaps the best thing about the call was that both sides assured – at least in their press releases – that they were ready for diplomatic progress." […]
COVID-19 is not the last pandemic humanity will face, warns the UN chief executive
“COVID19 is not the last pandemic that humanity is facing. In responding to this health crisis, we need to prepare for the next one. Let this international epidemic preparedness day give it the focus, attention and investment it deserves,” UN Secretary-General Guterres said in a tweet. For the first time, International Epidemic Preparedness Day was […]
Copenhagen still has the cheapest international tuition fees in Europe
Foreign families have many reasons to be wary of moving to Copenhagen to start a new life. There is the weather, the high taxes and the Danes’ seemingly unfriendly nature. But along with the commendable balance between life and work and high safety levels comes an undeniable asset for families with children. Thanks to generous […]
Keep your head cool on border issues
When the eastern border is concerned and the opposition demands action, a cold calculation is important The recently aroused interest in Finland’s long eastern border is tragicomic. On the one hand, there is a long historical and deep emotional reserve on the border, and on the other hand, the hair must be lifted that the […]
WHO’s special session to seek “pandemic agreement” amid Omicron’s concerns
© Provided by Xinhua COVID-19 has identified and exacerbated fundamental vulnerabilities in the global pandemic preparedness and response architecture. The best way we can deal with them is with a legally binding agreement between nations, an agreement created based on the recognition that we have no future but a common future, says World Health Organization […]
Pfizer, BioNTech not sure about vaccine effectiveness in new COVID version “Omicron”
The companies also promised to develop a new variant of the vaccine against it in about 100 days, Sputnik reports. This followed the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that it had identified a new strain of COVID-19, strain B.1.1.529, which was originally found in South Africa. The WHO named the variant with the […]
Europe has the highest weekly COVID-19 case since the start of the pandemic
Nearly 27,000 deaths were reported on the continent last week, more than half of all COVID-19 deaths worldwide, UN News reports. WHO Director – General Tedros Ghebreyesus, speaking to reporters in Geneva, explained that the virus is spreading not only in countries with lower vaccination rates in Eastern Europe, but also in countries with the […]
A choice that has consequences
It is said that the choice of the Finnish aircraft type is the selection of the aircraft that best meets our needs and preferably the most advanced type that can be acquired within a budget of ten billion. In addition, maintenance costs must be included in the calculation. The government justifies the choice by the […]
The Kunming Conference offers good prospects for halting the loss of biodiversity
“The environment is the cornerstone of our existence. The common message of the countries gathered in Kunming was clear: we must finally raise the issue of halting the loss of biodiversity and protecting ecosystems at the heart of all our economic activities,” explains Krista Mikkonen, Minister for the Environment and Climate Change. The loss of […]
WHO has removed barriers to Sputnik V approval: Russian Minister of Health
“All obstacles have been removed as of today. We do not see any obstacles to continuing the work. This was confirmed by the WHO Director General,” Murashko said at a news conference in Geneva in response to the Russian news agency TASS. Russia first applied to the WHO for approval of the vaccine in February, […]
Business Round-Up: Denmark on its way to a record for overnight stays in 2021
Danish people accounted for 1.1 million overnight stays in August – an increase of 12 percent in 2020 and the eighth month in a row that a new national record has been set. Corona has resulted in a record number of Danes holidaying in Denmark. The number of overnight stays by foreigners, meanwhile, fell by […]
The EU is providing $ 118 million in additional humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
“We stand by the people of Afghanistan. We must do everything we can to avoid the real risk of famine and humanitarian catastrophe. That is why we are once again increasing Afghanistan’s humanitarian aid by EUR 100 million ($ 118 million) – part of a new, broader Afghanistan aid package,” von der Leyen tweeted. This […]
At the UN meeting, the Red Cross is proposing to increase the budget for Afghanistan’s humanitarian programs
Geneva hosts UN Permanent Representatives meeting on Afghanistan on Monday to address Afghanistan’s growing humanitarian needs, Sputnik reports “We will certainly present a proposal for an increase in the budget, at least a temporary proposal for an increase in the budget, next Monday when we meet at the UN Conference on Afghanistan, the Humanitarian Conference […]
Copenhagen is among the most luxurious cities per. Km²
Paris the grand champion European cities dominated the list with 12 out of the top 20, led by Paris (5.98 luxury places per km²) with its 427 Michelin-starred restaurants, 108 designer stories from the world’s ten greatest luxury designers and 95 hotels with a 5-star rating. Phuket finished second, followed by Brussels, Geneva and Cannes, […]
The government is sending 240 million to the crisis in Afghanistan
According to Development Minister Flemming Møller Mortensen (S), the help is necessary because the situation in Afghanistan is “very serious”. – It is really heartbreaking to follow how the development happens. We know that winter is now coming to Afghanistan, and thus we can also expect a further deterioration in the coming months, he tells […]
This is how Abba has developed over the last 40 years
THE DRAMAT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC WITH “THE EXTREME MINUTE” Friday 3 Sep is the premiere of “The Last Minute” on the Drama’s big stage. 50 actors participate, and the performance is based on a question Dramatenchefen Mattias asked the whole ensemble: “If you only had one last minute left to act on Dramaten’s big […]
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 […]
Copenhagen among the best cities in Europe for singles
Stockholm single at the top However, the Danish capital may have to seek inspiration from its Nordic brothers, when Stockholm topped the list and Oslo came in third place just behind Madrid. London, Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Oxford, Tallinn and Lisbon completed the top 10. See the full list here.
There is no global desire for reform
The global targets adopted by the 193 UN Member States in 2015 should be integrated into national policies. The seventeen goals can be a practical program to create a better world order, although they were seen more by states as a manifestation with good intentions. What are the main obstacles to achieving a better world […]
The world after the pandemic
The pandemic will undoubtedly mark a significant setback for the seventeen global targets set in 2015 by the nations of the world. It is estimated that half a billion people have fallen below the poverty line and that eight hundred million are chronically malnourished. Several vaccination campaigns have stalled, leading to a new impetus for […]
Helsinki was ranked the best city in the world for a happy retirement
Inside something recent research According to Audley’s pension planning company Audley in the United Kingdom, Helsinki rose the best of the cities, which are typically classified as the happiest long and comfortable retirement in the world. Looking at urban areas, which tend to be at the forefront of international rankings, as the happiest places to […]
When the door to Britain opens, it begins to close to Germany!
Germany has increased its COVID-19 requirements for travelers coming from Denmark. Everyone over the age of 12 needs either a negative test or proof of vaccination or positive immunity. Border commuters and those transferring through Germany are exempt. While Germany experiences an infection rate of 17 per. 100,000, which is significantly lower than the Danish […]
Helsinki rises 18th in the world’s cost of living rankings
investment Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is currently at the forefront of the economic crisis and accelerating inflation, raising the cost of posted workers. The Lebanese capital, Beirut, also made it into the top ten due to a severe shortage of goods and services as a result of years of recession, exacerbated by last year’s […]
Niinistö: The Russia-US summit is unlikely to help the Navalny situation
President Sauli Niinistö expressed some optimism about the effort to warm up U.S.-Russia relations, but was not convinced of concrete progress. "The fact that the meeting was held is in itself progress," Niinistö said commenting on the U.S. president’s meeting Joe Biden and the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin In Geneva on Wednesday. Speaking to […]
Sports round: Celtic come to Denmark again for Champions League bash
Lions to Belarus Brøndby is the second Danish team in the Champions League qualifier, but they will only participate in the tournament round. In the new Conference League, FC Copenhagen and AGF Aarhus also got their opponents to the second qualifying phase. FCK meets FC Torpedo-Belaz Zhodino from Belarus, while AGF meets either Bala Town […]
From Dalai Lama to pandas – Lars Løkke is questioned about China
A string of interrogations during the spring have shown that the Commission is not only narrowly interested in the authorities’ handling of a number of official Chinese visits. And whether the citizens’ right to speak in this regard has been violated. The commission also takes into account the actions of Danish politicians on the issue […]
The joy of abolished vaccine patent – “Monumental step forward”
The US decision to support the proposal to temporarily abolish vaccine patents is a monumental step forward, says South Africa’s chief delegate Mustaqeem de Gama by telephone from Geneva. Together with India’s Chief Delegate, he was the one who wrote the proposal to temporarily abolish patent rights during the pandemic, a proposal that has been […]
Mystery about the ministry’s cooperation with the police
Carsten Staur can not help shed light on what lies behind “a constructive cooperation” that the Foreign Ministry, the police and the Chinese embassy allegedly initiated in 2002. The collaboration, according to ministry papers, had an overarching purpose: To ensure that “legally notified demonstrations take place where they do not disturb the Chinese delegation.” The […]
France combines vaccines
France recommends that French people under the age of 55 who receive their first dose of covid-19 vaccine with the Astra Zeneca vaccine receive a second dose of an mRNA vaccine, such as that offered by Moderna and Pfizer-Biontech. There are no studies in humans of the effect against covid-19 after this type of vaccine […]
Sweden on the UN’s “shame list” – now the criticism is rejected
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has now responded to the criticism made by the UN that Sweden and 56 other countries have not taken their citizens home from the camps in Syria where IS supporters and their children are being held. According to the UN, all countries have such an obligation […]
Criticism that politicians and celebrities have taken the lead in the vaccination queue
The Palestinian Authority is sharply criticized for allowing politicians, football players and journalists to lead the vaccination queue. This must have happened despite the fact that the authority promised that older health care workers would be given priority. The Palestinian Authority, which has limited access to the Covid-19 vaccine, had promised that health workers and […]
Top diplomat received harsh words from China after critical resolution
It emerges Friday during hearings in the commission. Here, among others, Tyge Lehmann, the former long-time head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ human rights office, has appeared. In a cloth bag from the network Humanity in Action, he has his papers. In the past, a streak of other officials have been questioned. The general […]
The Foreign Chronicle
Stockholm Thursday morning. I am fourteen years old and in England to teach me a new language. We are sitting at the dining table and I try to say no, the sausage is not that good. But what I’m actually saying is: I do not eat intestines. They laugh at me. The pocket dictionary has […]
Paasikivi already said that
In Finland’s Russia debate, there are always tensions between principles and practicality. EU decisions on sanctions are based on principles, while business wants to continue business as usual. Such the opposite is not uncommon when legal principles collide with the use of violence and outsiders have to suffer. But one might ask: Are we outsiders? […]
Despots then and now
The third part Hilary Mantelin trilogy Thomas Cromwell first appeared at the beginning of the year. Despite the favorable things said in the three-part series, many people certainly doubted: The original “THE MIRROR AND LIGHT” in English consists of about 883 pages (the Finnish translation of “Kuninghuone” is 900 pages). Personally, I am quite hesitant […]
Feature: Pianist calls “Bells of Victory” for frontline health workers
GENEVA, NOVEMBER 23 (Xinhua) – Swiss-born Chinese pianist and composer Melodie Zhao began studying piano at the age of three, gave his first stage performance at the age of six and has held masterclasses since the age of 14. In early 2020, 26-year-old Zhao stole the hearts of her audience at Geneva’s famous Victoria Hall […]
Is there gratitude for Trump?
If Trump leaves the post in January, one question remains: How did he participate? The obvious answer is that he weakened and emptied democracy. At the same time, you can point out that he did a service to democracy by bringing us an idea of its vulnerability and vulnerability. Already the Athenians were aware that […]
Protests continue in Belarus – despite 10,000 arrests
For the sixth Sunday in a row, tens of thousands of Belarusians filled the streets of the city of Minsk and other cities in Belarus. They continue their protests against electoral fraud in the presidential election, despite the fact that more than 10,000 have been arrested. “Long live Belarus” it is shouted when long lines […]
Reduced help from the outside world hits Yemen hard
In Yemen, the situation has worsened for many after reduced help from the outside world and severe storms that washed away roads and tent camps. At the same time, the two rival sides of the civil war are trying to agree on the exchange of prisoners. If the Yemeni population used to be on its […]
New report: More than 500 people have fallen victim to torture
More than 500 people have fallen victim to torture in Belarus and thousands have been arrested and beaten since the presidential election. This was discussed today at an extraordinary meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. – We demand that violence against peaceful citizens be stopped immediately. Protesters were arrested illegally, beaten and […]
The UN is called upon to act against systematic torture in Belarus
The torture of at least 500 arrested Belarusians must be investigated internationally and the Belarusian state brought to justice. It demands the international organization against torture in Geneva and calls on the UN to act against those in power in Minsk. Today, the UN Human Rights Council holds an extraordinary meeting on Belarus. – There […]
