Tag: Hamburg
Lil Wayne – the child prodigy who redrew the American hip-hop map
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The court assesses "vegetable meatballs" misleading but "hamburger patty" fine
The lower-level court had previously urged the Finnish food company Pouttu to change the names of both products.
Museums Round-Up: Countdown begins, engines fired up, for opening of new Cold War museum
Ten, nine, eight, seven … it’s the lift-off sequence we all once associated with launching lunar modules, but today, unfortunately, it’s more likely some kind of missile – to cause needless human destruction or kill James Bond. It is fittingly reproduced here because we now have only ten days until the opening of Cold War […]
Culture Round-Up: If Vodka Could Literally Talk…
Usually it is the Swedes who cross the Øresund in search of booze! After all, there is a low quantity limit on the beers sold in their supermarkets, and you can only buy spirits from specialist shops, where you are obliged to stand in line… often for a whole day. Visit any bar or pub […]
Germany blocks Chinese media for chip takeover
Berlin is reportedly concerned about national security and possible economic dependency Germany is on a mission to protect its domestic chip industry from takeovers by Chinese companies, according to media reports. The country’s economy ministry formally blocked a Swedish subsidiary of China’s Sai Microelectronics from buying Dortmund-based chip maker Elmos for 85 million euros, Politico […]
New destinations for the Play line
Play has started selling tickets for flights from Iceland to Stockholm, Sweden, and Hamburg, Germany. The president of the airline believes that passengers will be interested in these destinations. Play’s first flight to Stockholm is scheduled for March 31, 2023 and the planes will fly to Arlanda Airport. Flights will run four times […] The […]
China’s secret influence in Sweden
Activities such as influence operations and espionage on the part of China have been increasingly noticed in recent years. And at the recent party congress, Xi Jinping emphasized “national security” more than before. One strategy for gaining influence in the West is corporate investment and investment in infrastructure. Chinese Geely’s purchase of Volvo Cars is […]
Meet the ambassadors on a mission
The number of Copenhagen ambassadors is usually between 70 and 75 at any given time. But at the end of August, the number passed well over 100 thanks to a gathering in Copenhagen led by the capital’s Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The influx of ambassadors was not the result of a sudden increase in […]
Silli Kokkur wins silver in the European Street Food competition
Icelandic foodtruck Silli Kokkur took second place in the largest European street food competition European Street Food Awards, where Silli also received the award for the best hamburger. This time, sixteen places serving food took part in the competition, and the winner is from Scotland. The competition was held in Germany. Iceland’s representative in the […]
ATP summary: Top seed Carlos Alcaraz is fighting back in Hamburg
Seed No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz lost his first set but bounced back to defeat German wildcard Nicola Kuhn 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday during the first round of the Hamburg European Open in Germany. The Spanish teenager, ranked sixth in the world, won 47 of 63 first-service points (74.6 percent) to advance, even as […]
WTA roundup: Sara Sorribes Tormo wins in three sets at Palermo
No. 4 seed Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain dropped the first set before reloading to defeat Ana Bogdan of Romania 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Monday in the first round of the Palermo Ladies Open in Italy. Sorribe’s Tormo converted five of nine break points to win the three-hour, 19-minute match despite not serving a single […]
ATP roundup: Fifth seed falls in Hamburg’s premiere
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain defeated fifth-seeded Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands 6-4, 6-4, to open the main draw of the Hamburg European Open Monday in Hamburg, Germany. The 25th ranked player in the world, van de Zandschulp encountered six double errors in the match when he fell to world number 35 Fokina, […]
Hesburger opens its restaurant in Ukraine again
Finnish hamburger chain Hesburger announced on Friday that it will reopen four of its restaurants in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and plans to open the remaining three stores later this summer. The chain closed all seven of its restaurants in Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia occupied the country. Around the same time, the company […]
Plant-based hamburger ad for “human flesh” wins award
A Swedish food brand has debuted a patty that they claim tastes like humans An ad for a plant-based burger flavored to mimic human flesh won an award at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity last week – although it is unclear who could judge the vegan patty’s resemblance to the real thing. Swedish vegan […]
Herbal hamburger ad for human flesh wins award
A Swedish food brand has debuted a patty that they claim tastes like humans An ad for a plant-based burger flavored to mimic human flesh won an award at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity last week – although it is unclear who could judge the vegan patty’s resemblance to the real thing. Swedish vegan […]
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 […]
Cheap airline tickets for your summer vacation
Have you booked flights for your summer holiday? Do you want to fly the cheapest way? – You can get good advice on finding cheap airline tickets here. Unfortunately, there is no set formula that tells you exactly when to travel, when to book, where to travel to and from and so on. But luckily, […]
Helsinki selected for ICLEI operational fund: EUR 7 million for data-driven projects in Europe
In Europe, the € 7 million fund provided by Google.org is available in Barcelona (Spain), Berlin (Germany), Glasgow (UK), Helsinki (Finland), Malmö (Sweden), Rome (Italy)), Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Stockholm (Sweden). More cities will be selected in the next couple of weeks. The application is open to projects focusing on environmental and climate action, with an […]
Russia is accused of food theft when the G7 tries to unlock Ukraine’s ports
Russia is accused of large-scale grain theft when top diplomats from the group of seven rich nations gather in northern Germany for three days of talks on Ukraine’s global impact on food and energy prices. “This is a particularly disgusting form of war led by Russia,” German Agriculture Minister Cem Oezdemir said on Friday at […]
Mushroom-based meat alternatives that help save the earth’s forests
Potsdam [Germany]May 4 (ANI): Replacing only one-fifth of beef from microbial protein, a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks, by 2050 could halve deforestation. This new analysis by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has been published in Nature. The ready-to-market meat alternative is very similar in taste and texture, but is a […]
HS: More than 100 international cruise ships have canceled their summer visit to Helsinki
The number of cancellations is exceptionally high, Eeva HietanenThe Director of Communications at the Port of Helsinki said on Saturday. Staffan TeromaaThe port manager of the Port of Helsinki added to Helsingin Sanomat that the war has caused several international cruise companies to suspend their visits to St. Petersburg, Russia and other Baltic ports, including […]
Anti-Russian sanctions include seizure of 512-foot superyacht
HAMBURG, Germany: German authorities have seized one of the world’s largest yachts, owned by Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, as part of the European and American raids on Russian billionaires linked to Vladimir Putin. Usmanov’s specially built 512-foot yacht Dilbar was added in Hamburg, Germany, where it underwent a rebuilding job that began in October 2021. […]
Family and friends of Adriana who was shot to death
The murder of Adriana takes place as a result of an attempted murder of two men with suspected gang affiliation who were subjected to an assassination attempt when they were in a public place with other people around them. The shooting is just one of many that took place in southern Stockholm. One of the […]
Innovative X-ray shows COVID-19 can cause vascular damage to the heart: A study
Lung tissue damage has been the subject of research in this area for some time and has now been thoroughly investigated. The current study confirmed cardiac involvement in COVID-19 at the microscopic level for the first time by imaging and analyzing damaged tissue in three dimensions. The researchers photographed the tissue architecture in high resolution […]
Minister Harakka to the MaaS Summit and the ITS World Congress in Hamburg
The MaaS Summit, to be held for the seventh time, is a high-level discussion event organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the MaaS Alliance. It brings together nearly 80 transport experts from around the world. In addition to Minister Haraka, the speakers at the event will be the Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean […]
2nd LD-Writethru: 3 researchers share the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics
STOCKHOLM, October 5 (Xinhua) – The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 is shared by three researchers, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 “for pioneering contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems,” with half in common […]
1st LD: 3 researchers share the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics
STOCKHOLM, October 5 (Xinhua) – The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 is shared by three researchers, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 “for pioneering contributions to our understanding of complex physical systems,” with half in common […]
The election is now being decided in Germany
Europe’s heavyweights go to the polls! Polling stations close at 6 pm – and the result is expected to be historically even. Follow Sveriges Radio’s vigil with Caroline Salzinger (SPD vigil, Berlin), Daniela Marquardt (CDU vigil, Berlin), Angela Wiese (The Greens’ vigil, Hamburg), Marie-Louise Kristola (FDP vigil, Berlin), Caroline Kernen (Young climate activists, Berlin) and […]
About the city: When the worlds of diplomacy, art and theater collide
As its trend towards the end of each summer, the British Embassy hosted a classic British garden party on 24 August to promote trade relations with Denmark. Among those enjoying the sunny weather, creamy and warm beers were Gareth Garvey, President of the British Chamber of Commerce, and British Ambassador Kate Hopkins Indian Ambassador Pooja […]
All trains to Hamburg have been canceled due to a strike
International tickets and seat tickets on the affected route that are valid during the period will be refunded free of charge. Staff on freight trains will go on strike at 7pm on Tuesday, while staff on passenger trains will go on strike at 2am on Wednesday. DSB has two daily train departures from Denmark to […]
This is no gulp fiction: Copenhagen has Europe’s answer to Big Kahuna
A wise man once said: “Hamburgers. The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.” Later that day he had a moment of enlightenment and retired from being a hitman, just hours before his partner ended up getting killed on the john. But enough with the spoilers: there’s plenty of those at McDonald’s and Burger King. For the […]
& amp; quot; His Majesty & amp; quot; is still a fox in Germany
But even though Hans Lindberg turns 40 on Sunday 1 August, he is still one of handball’s sharpest goal scorers for his club Füchse Berlin. Therefore, he also feels that he still has something to contribute to the national team. – I’m enormously disappointed. No doubt about it. I have a hard time seeing what […]
The ambassador far from the polished floors
For it does not run on rails as in a Western democracy. Torben Gettermann is an ambassador with great knowledge of that side of diplomacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can no longer draw on his expertise in everyday life. He turns 70 on May 19 and has retired. But he is an ambassador who […]
Syria fighter loses case for passport – but can get it back
Tommy Mørck, who was in Syria four years ago to fight against Islamic State, was given the opportunity in April to get his passport back. Still, he suffered a defeat in the Western High Court on Tuesday in a case that is precisely about his passport. Here, the court upheld the district court’s decision that […]
Night took through Denmark inches closer
Routes in place Sweden wants to run the railway connection, but for this to happen, the law in Denmark must be changed to give the Ministry of Transport the opportunity to give the Swedish authorities the responsibility to run on Danish railways. Engelbrecht does not imagine that the change in the law is a problem […]
Night trains through Denmark and further down in Europe are a few steps away
In particular, a greater focus on the climate has pushed for the desire for better train connections across countries. This is what Transport Minister Benny Engelbrecht (S) says. – Night trains must help to increase our awareness of the climate-neutral solutions, and it must give us a good alternative to air travel, he says. Sweden […]
The 45-year-old is sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder in Boden
The 45-year-old man who has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old man in Boden is sentenced for murder to 16 years in prison by Luleå District Court. The 19-year-old was shot to death in a parking lot near a hamburger restaurant in Boden at the end of October last year. During the trial, […]
Sanjay Shah is charged with billion-dollar money laundering in Germany
Sanjay Shah, who is considered by the Danish prosecution to be the main culprit behind billions in dividend tax fraud, has also been indicted in Germany. It writes TV2 and Børsen. According to Børsen, Sanjay Shah must have used the German bank Varengold Bank to launder money that was paid out by Denmark in 2012 […]
The man behind the submarine movie above all submarine movies
Wolfgang Petersen himself was nominated for two Oscar statuettes for “Das Boot”, and the film for four. On Sunday 14 March, the film director, who is also a producer and screenwriter, turns 80. He is behind thrillers such as “The Never Ending Story” (1984), “Enemy Mine” (1985) and “In the Line of Fire” from 1993 […]
New social app reviewed – charts non-users
The social network Clubhouse is growing in Sweden, but some question how the app maps people who do not use it. A German data protection authority is now examining whether the app complies with the EU’s data protection law and the outcome may be significant in Sweden. “A large number of individuals have been affected,” […]
From Iceland – Restaurants that are reshaping in a pandemic
“You cover the butter with the whole portion,” my father shows. “Like this,” he says, gently squeezing the masala dosa with a speck of white butter. I watch, mesmerizing, as the fat glistens and disappears, leaving a milky streak and already glossing the lacquered dose with fresh grease. I’m about six to eight years old […]
From Iceland – Top five vegan snacks cheaply (ish)
Reykjavík is widely known for being one of the most expensive cities in Europe and veganism is often said to be one of the most expensive diets in the world. With that in mind, the term “cheap” is used quite loosely here. That doesn’t change the fact that this vegan dish is absolutely delicious and […]
Denmark is improving significantly for vegans
UK, Portland vegan victories Analyzing Google AdWords data, Chef’s Pencil also found that vegan-related searches increased by 30 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. And it was as much as 102 percent higher than 2017. Britain topped the world rankings, followed by Australia, Israel, New Zealand and Germany. Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Canada and Ireland rounded […]
Copenhagen is one of the best cities in the world for work-life balance
It can come as no surprise that Copenhagen has once again been ranked among the best cities in the world when it comes to work-life balance. According to the 2020 Work-Life Balance Index, the Danish capital is in third place out of the 50 cities looked at, behind the leaders Oslo and Helsinki. The index […]
Germany fines H&M? 35 million for “monitoring workers”
German data protection authorities said on Wednesday that they fined the Swedish clothing chain H&M more than 35 million euros for illegal “surveillance” of their employees. The amount is the highest fine for such violations in Germany since its most recent data protection legislation came into force, in a country known for jealously protecting the […]
Djokovic crosses in French Open; Tsitsipas, Rublev Rally
For world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was another ho-hum opener at the French Open on Tuesday. For two men hoping to take Djokovic’s title as the best in the world one day, it was anything but. Djokovic crossed past Mikael Ymer from Sweden 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 for his 16th straight opening win at Roland Garros. […]
In the footsteps of twelve-year-old Adriana – about the fear of violence in Botkyrka
Last week, the twelve-year-old girl Adriana was buried, who was shot outside a hamburger restaurant in Botkyrka. And lately, politicians have mentioned her in various outbursts, and a party leader has also talked about a “Lex Adriana”. But how do those who live in Alby think now that some time has passed since the murder? […]
The emperor became a living football legend
One of the best defensive players in history and world champion both as a playing captain and as a coach. It is one of football’s greatest legends to be celebrated when the German Franz Beckenbauer turns 75 on Friday 11 September. He was nicknamed “Der Kaiser” for his dominant and elegant style in West German […]
Food, good people and full residents in the Westman Islands
In a country that is already known for its isolation and magical nature, the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) still manage to feel particularly far. The archipelago shines brightly under its green summer cloak, while gray seabirds called fulmars circle and dance effortlessly along the galley, some of them soar right by the ferry that goes daily […]