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China wants Nord Stream attackers brought to justice
Beijing has accused Washington of ?double standards? about its position in investigating sabotage of the pipelines The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said that the saboteurs of the Nord Stream pipeline must face the consequences, as it condemned the failure of the United States to support a UN-led investigation into the incident. A Russian-sponsored resolution for […]
Understanding loans and making informed decisions
When applying for a loan, you should be aware of several factors, such as your credit score, as it can significantly affect the eligible interest rate. You can make the application yourself or use an intermediary. When you apply via the online service, e.g As an axolotlthe consumer skips many steps, such as having to […]
Israel shakes, Sanna Marin may fall, alarming climate crisis ignored
HOUR 1 *Protests are growing against the court reform in Israel *The moderates are stable but the government is losing confidence *Japan both needs and is troubled by Chinese mass tourism *Psychedelic mushrooms for severe mental problems * Columnist Ulrika Knutson *The panel with Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet, Susanna Nyström, DN and Kajsa Kettil, Borås Tidning […]
After Covid, huge demand in the US for flights to Europe
LONDON, England: Despite rising airfares, a potential global economic recession and risks of shutdowns at some European airports due to labor disputes, Americans’ online searches for flights to Europe have surged. American airlines are therefore increasing the transatlantic capacity to monetize Americans’ demand for travel to Europe. Amid rising interest rates, high inflation, mass layoffs […]
Allergies in Finland: Immunotherapy can improve the quality of life of pollen allergy sufferers
Immunotherapy can provide long-term relief for those who suffer from the uncomfortable and bothersome symptoms of pollen allergy. Some patients are even completely asymptomatic. For many others, symptoms improve significantly, reducing the need for medication and improving their quality of life. The benefits of this treatment can last for several years after the treatment ends. […]
In 2022, almost 2,200 dangerous products were removed from the European market according to the Safety Gate system
All European market surveillance authorities have a legal obligation to report to the Safety Gate system all products that they find pose a serious risk, and all measures to eliminate the risk. Other Member States can then check whether the same product is available on their market and take the necessary measures. This active cooperation […]
Return of Chinese tourists to Iceland
As reported by RÚV, starting March 15, the Chinese government decided to allow the sale of cross-border group tours to an additional 40 countries, including Iceland. The move is part of the easing of restrictions in China following the introduction of a travel ban caused by the pandemic. Sales of flights to and from China […]
Report: Finland is not exceptionally dependent on trade with China
If disruptions affect several countries at the same time, importers would not be able to quickly turn to alternative suppliers. The effects would therefore be seen in the everyday lives of both citizens and companies. According to a survey coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland is among the EU average in total trade […]
My first experience with Sub-zero
As I landed I was greeted by a freezing wind and the pitch dark at 4.30pm reminded me of a deserted midnight street in India. My phone showed a temperature of -10 degrees. However, the drive from the airport to the place of residence in Helsinki felt like a good start with shiny buildings that […]
Parliament urges members to avoid using TikTok
“Fundamental misunderstanding”In collaboration with the PET Intelligence Service, CFCS has recently developed a guidebook for mobile device security. The EU has also moved to ban TikTok on employees’ work phones, while Canada became the latest country to do so yesterday as well. Several US states have also banned the service. TikTok is owned by the […]
Nokia implements six-pillar strategy reform plan, announces new logo
Pekka LundmarkCEO of Nokia, told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the company has decided to “put its food on the gas pedal” after noticing the improved technical position. He said that Nokia currently has a 25-26 percent share of mobile communications networks and a less than 20 percent share of optical networks in regions outside of […]
Denmark has not decided to send combat aircraft to Ukraine
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says that he is “open to” Denmark sending modern combat aircraft to Ukraine, but only as long as other countries do the same, DR reports. On the anniversary of the invasion, Ukraine’s need for support is as strong as ever. During his tour of Europe two weeks ago, President Zelensky […]
Finn Markkanen shines brightly in the NBA All-Star game
Lauri Markkase from Jyväskylä became the first Nordic player in the US basketball showcase exhibition match.
Strikes in Finnish ports and road transport continue after workers rejected the cost-benefit ratio
“All textual terms had been removed from the proposal. AKT’s goal is still to reach a solution as soon as possible. comment Ismo KokkoChairman of the ACP. Juha MutruThe CEO of the Port Operators Association confirmed on Sunday that the settlement proposal only applies to wage increases, which suggests that employers are unlikely to accept […]
The US shoots first and asks questions later
In the space of a few days, US warplanes have shot down three objects over the US and Canada. The shootings take place in the wake of the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down earlier in February. The balloon mess has triggered a diplomatic crisis between the United States and China, and now […]
Morrissey – from pioneer to pariah
The summer of 1992 has been unusually rainy in London, but on Saturday 8 August the sun shines on the 30,000 concertgoers in Finsbury Park. The operatic voice booms as Morrissey enters the stage. His blue jeans are quite tight and the shiny gold shirt is unbuttoned all the way to the navel. But the […]
China’s coach Shui is eyeing last eighth place in the 2023 Women’s World Cup
BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese national team head coach Shui Qingxia has set her sights on reaching the last eight for the Steel Roses at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July. In the 2019 World Cup in France, the Chinese team entered the last sixteen. “This time, […]
New shootings in the United States balloon hunt
A Chinese balloon, the size of several buses, soars high in the stratosphere. China believes that it accidentally ended up in American airspace and that it is there for research purposes. But the US believes that it is a spy balloon and they shoot the balloon down. A move that causes the already chilly relationship […]
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 […]
Millions for snow removal
Snow removal costs in Árborg Municipality from mid-December to December 31 amounted to approximately ISK 90 million. During this period there was a lot of snowfall and about 30 snow blowers were working in the municipality, which usually started their work around 4 am. At its peak, there were 50 snow clearing machines on the […]
The balloon that punctured China’s relationship with the United States
Bold espionage or the research blunder of the century? The trips around the Chinese balloon resulted in a canceled state visit and a punctured relationship between Washington and Beijing. Initially, China reacted with something as unusual as a regretful, almost apologetic, statement. Then it said bang – and the balloon shot down caused China to […]
People will remember the roar of MTG
On Tuesday evening, US President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address. Biden highlighted his successes and focused, among other things, on the comparatively low unemployment in the United States. He also reached out to Republicans, urging them to work together to get more done. However, when he accused them of wanting […]
EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions […]
Chinese women’s soccer team to play four friendly matches in February
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — The Chinese women’s national soccer team will play four friendly matches in February as part of their preparations for the Women’s World Cup this year. The Chinese team will hold a training camp in Guangzhou from January 26 before traveling to Spain on February 10. According to the schedule, China […]
Market exchange rates in China — January 20
BEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — Following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,677.02 Euro 100,733.61 Japanese yen 100 5.2729 Hong Kong Dollar 100 86.456 British Pounds 100,839.15 […]
China Introduces IceBurial Technology Amid Rising Covid Deaths
Peking [China]Jan 20 (ANI): Amid rising death toll in China due to covid-19, IceBurial technology has been introduced, alleged inconvenient truths by Jennifer Zeng covering first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party. “This type of burial has been carried out in Wuhan City on an experimental basis. Corpses can be […]
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year celebration is crowned by a dance procession on Keskuskatu
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year brings a little joy to the dark time of the year and invites citizens to enjoy the day’s traditional program. The festival event will take place on Saturday, January 21, on Keskuskatu, between Kaivokatu and Aleksanterinkatu, ice sculpture performances from 10 am to 3 pm and dragon and lion dance from […]
Market exchange rates in China — January 19
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — The following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,676.74 Euro 100,730.44 Japanese Yen 100 5.2658 Hong Kong Dollar 100 86.487 British Pounds 100,835.38 […]
Tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels in some areas in 2023
Depending, among other things, on the extent of the economic recession, the continued recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and the development of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. All areas will be restored More than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number in 2021, though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels, according […]
Chang’an Athletic sign Moses Ogbu from Pohang Steelers
XI’AN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Moses Ogbu has joined China League One side Shaanxi Chang’an Athletic, the club revealed on Wednesday. The 31-year-old striker is a dual citizen of Sweden and Nigeria and is 1.85 meters tall. He began his senior career with IK Sirius in 2010 and scored 62 goals in 195 games for […]
DC United D Brendan Hines-Ike (foot) out for the season
DC United defender Brendan Hines-Ike will miss the rest of the season after undergoing foot surgery, the team announced Friday. Hines-Ike, 27, is expected to be sidelined for about 4 1/2 to six months after his surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury on Thursday. Dr. Robert Anderson of Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics […]
Dutch T-Mobile replaces China’s Huawei 5G technology with Swedish Ericsson
The Hague [Netherlands]July 7 (ANI): T-Mobile, the largest mobile network provider in the Netherlands, will stop building networks with Chinese Huawei because Swedish Ericsson will supply the new 5G radio network to T-Mobile. The contract with the current supplier Huawei, which was signed in 2017, will not be renewed. The decision was made after the […]
Pamper Yourself With These Self-Care Treatments
We all know how important self-care is. Not only does it help us relax and recharge, but it also allows us to take care of our physical and mental health. However, sometimes, due to our hectic schedules, we simply do not have the time to indulge in long self-care routines. Luckily, there are plenty of […]
Putin’s military force has looted Ukraine
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there has been extensive looting. Russian soldiers, for example, have taken people’s private belongings such as digital cameras, washing machines and toys for children. A woman who fled Ukraine seemed to recognize her own things when she saw a picture of a Russian tank where the […]
NCC is the first construction machine in the world to be made of fossil-free steel
The president of Volvo CE handed over the construction machine, the articulated tractor Melker JernbergTo the President of the NCC Tomas Carlsson at a ceremony in the context of the UN Environment Conference in Stockholm +50. Other participants were the Swedish Minister for Climate and Environment Annika Strandhäll and the U.S. Climate Ambassador John Kerrywhose […]
Opinion: Why China is committed to a dynamic zero-COVID strategy
After more than two years, COVID still refuses to disappear. Faced with a wave of omicron in China, the Chinese government is putting the lives of the people first and sticking to its dynamic zero-Covid strategy. This strategy is not intended to achieve zero infection, but to quickly detect infection and break the chain of […]
How the start-up of this new age has revolutionized the laundry industry
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI / TPT): A laundry start-up, Tumbledry, which started just three years ago, has come to the fore as India’s largest laundry and dry cleaning chain. The promising brand is emerging across the country with 250 vibrant stores spread across 82 cities and is on its way to becoming a […]
Why has the online casino industry flourished in recent years?
If you know anything about online casinos, you will know that this industry has had a boom in recent years. This industry was relatively new and unknown until now. We now have an online casino industry that seems to be growing almost exponentially. But why is the online casino industry doing so well? Let’s take […]
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 […]
The oldest Russian fitness club still in operation
Would you like to pump up your muscles with vintage exercise equipment? There is such a place in Russia. Anastasia Safronova At first glance, all these mechanisms look quite scary and more like instruments from a torture chamber. But that was exactly what the first exercise machines looked like more than a century ago. But […]
Do Live Casino Games Require Different Strategies?
Live Casino is a variant of online gaming that is reminiscent of both regular casinos and online casinos. Here you get the opportunity to try out the classic casino games such as BlackJack, Roulette, Poker and Baccarat. The live games usually play in the same way as they do at the casino. Therefore, it is […]
GLOBALink | Two Chinese police officers awarded a UN medal in Cyprus
NICOSIA, May 7 (Xinhua) – Two Chinese officers serving in the UN Police Force in Cyprus have been awarded honors for their dedicated service. They were among the twenty officers who received the UN medal at a medal ceremony held in Nicosia on Thursday. The United Nations Police (UNPOL) has been part of the UN […]
The police awarded the UN medal in Cyprus
NICOSIA, May 5 (Xinhua) – Twenty officers serving in the UN Police Force in Cyprus have been awarded honors for their dedicated service at a special ceremony on Thursday. At a medal ceremony held in Nicosia, the officers, including two from China, received their UN medal with the inscription “In the Service of Peace”. In […]
Xinhua Middle East News Summary at 2200 GMT, May 2
DUBAI – The Chinese Consulate General and Chinese expatriates in Dubai have made a record number of donations to the charity Ramadan this year, reflecting the strong support for the United Arab Emirates in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic and achieving economic recovery, a UAE official said. sa. Omar Al Muthanna, head of the […]
China’s secret military plane in the Pacific Ocean
The Solomon Islands are located about 200 km from the Australian coast in the Pacific Ocean but are strategically located in the middle of important global waterways. After the small nation of the Solomon Islands concluded a security agreement with China in March, Australia fears that a Chinese military base will open on the islands. […]
The Chinese electric car manufacturer NIO’s 200,000th vehicle is rolling off the production line
HEFEI, April 26 (Xinhua) – Chinese electric car maker NIO’s 200,000th vehicle rolled off the production line on Tuesday in Hefei, the capital of eastern China’s Anhui province, according to Qin Lihong, co-founder and CEO of the company. NIO manufactured its 100,000th vehicle in April 2021, a milestone that took the company almost three years […]
Across China: “Plogging,” a purity raging among Chinese youth
YINCHUAN, April 24 (Xinhua) – Picking up trash while jogging or running may not be an obligation, but some environmentally conscious youth in China see it as an important social duty. In 2019, Xu Jia, 35, from Yinchuan, the capital of northwestern China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, saw a poster featuring a “plowing” activity and […]
For its $ 20 billion deal 114 IAF fighter jets in favor of “Buy Global Make in India” route
By Ajit K DubeyNew Delhi [India]April 21 (ANI): For over $ 20 billion in tenders for the production of 114 multi-role fighter jets (MRFA), the Indian Air Force (IAF) would prefer to take the “Buy Global Brand in India” path over the strategic partnership model to manufacture the aircraft domestically. “Buy Global Make in India” […]
The pandemic is likely to have peaked in Finland, but the patient load in hospitals is slowly declining, health authorities say
The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has fallen for the third week in a row, officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said at a weekly press conference on Thursday. Although the number of new laboratory-confirmed infections has decreased in all age groups […]
BiH celebrates Chinese Language Day
SARAJEVO, April 20 (Xinhua) – On Wednesday, the University of Eastern Sarajevo organized a celebration of Chinese Language Day at its Faculty of Philosophy in Pale, about 18 kilometers east of the Bosnian capital Sarajevo. “Language is the bearer of culture and has a key to understanding the culture of a country. It is not […]
The German armed forces need an additional € 25 billion a year
“This $ 100 billion is a good thing, but given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a turning point in Europe’s defense, it’s not enough in the long run,” says the ifon researcher. Florian Dorn. He adds that a nominal increase in the defense budget of 7.2 percent in 2022 will almost completely eat up the […]
All Things Beautiful: Makeup trends to take advantage of for spring 2022
If you’re anything like me, you’re most likely over the gray winter months and ready for some outdoor sitting drinks, sunshine and sweet hair and makeup. I’m not sure about you, but I’m already planning my spring outfits and hairstyles for events, and I’m even scrolling through Instagram to see which seasonal nail designs are […]
SpaceX, NASA aims to launch Crew-4 mission to ISS no earlier than April 23: Opinion
The date will give agencies time to complete the final launch of Operation Crew-4 after Axiom Mission 1 was launched to the ISS on April 8, the bulletin says. NASA will conduct a readiness assessment on Friday, focusing on the capabilities of SpaceX’s crew transport system, the ISS and its international partners supporting the flight, […]
Long street dust season in the store this year
The last sign of winter in Helsinki seems to be an exceptionally dusty spring. This year’s snowy winter increased the need for gravel in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to improve the roadworthiness of pavements and roads, as a third more gravel falls into Helsinki than usual. With the increased gravel, there will be more dust, […]
Researchers have been reconstructing Arctic amplification indices over the past millennium
BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) – Researchers have reconstructed the Arctic amplification index over the past 1,000 years and found that the index has decreased over time, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Arctic has warmed more than twice as much as the global average since the pre-industrial […]
This is the Norwegian gambling culture
The Norwegian gambling culture has gone through an exciting journey. From not taking part in gambling as a country, then to introducing slot machines, and to largely banning it once again. Despite some strict rules, we love to gamble in this country, and we have built up a culture where betting on sports, lottery draws […]
The number of Finns with defaults continues to decline gradually
“There are still a lot of defaults, but fortunately the trend seems to be moving in the right direction. The comprehensive utilization of positive credit information in credit decisions and the future shortening of the recording times for defaulted payments are likely to strengthen the downward trend, ”estimates the Communications Manager. Ville Kauppi About customer […]
The Border Guard is acquiring more advanced surveillance aircraft
The renewal of the Agency’s surveillance machines is also a goal of the government’s program. The Border Guard has been pleased with the capabilities of its two Dornier 228 aircraft, but the aircraft are nearing the end of their life cycles. The funding earmarked for the reform should enable it to acquire aircraft with significantly […]
Finnish Fazer: Leaving Russia, but the process is "complex"
The Finnish food company Fazer has reiterated its intention to exit the Russian market, denying incorrect information in the local media that the company would continue to operate in the country. Referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Fazer announced on March 6 that it would cease all operations in Russia. Last weekend, Fazer announced […]
The joy of cooking on leftovers
China Risberg started during the pandemic the blog lunchhemmawhich has now also become one cookbook, Lunch at home. – I always start by picking out everything small that is in the fridge, she says. – It will be like a competition to try to use everything, says Menys Nina Frogneborn. It gives a special joy […]
The Finnish fur industry is finding few buyers as the Chinese and Russian markets shrink
Sales in the Finnish fur industry are slowing down. In the online auction of the Finnish auction house Saga Furs in March, only one-fifth of mink skins and less than 40 per cent of fox skins found buyers. In China, which has been an important fur market in recent years, consumer activity has suffered from […]
China’s military is so strong compared to Russia’s
The Chinese podcast takes a deep dive into the Chinese military’s capabilities with the help of Ekots David Carlqvist. In addition, we return to one of the things that has stormed the most recently on Chinese social media: the story of the chained woman. With Hanna SahlbergChina commentator and Björn DjurbergBeijing correspondent. Host: Helene Benno […]
Combating labor exploitation: employment information for foreigners in 14 different languages
“The guide is a concise way to find basic information about employment in Finland. The guide is also useful for foreign-speaking employers, ”the Inspector explains Juulia Vihervirta From the Occupational Safety Division of the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland. The guide allows employees to identify if their employment is not in compliance with […]
The strike at UPM’s mills will continue until mid-April
The Paper Association announced on Wednesday that UPM’s mill workers will continue their ongoing strike until 16 April because no agreement has yet been reached on working conditions. The operation was due to end on 2 April. The union has negotiated a new collective agreement with UPM that defines wages and conditions in the paper […]
China defends the title in wheelchair curling at the Paralympics in Beijing
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) – China successfully defended its curling crown for wheelchairs at the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing 2022 by beating Sweden 8-3 here on Saturday. Skipped by Wang Haitao, China, the reigning Paralympic champion and world champion, trailed 2-1 after four finishes, but scored four points in the fifth finish as a […]
Marching for both Tibet and Ukraine
The Danish Society for Tibetan Culture and Students for a Free Tibet will tomorrow hold a demonstration in front of the Chinese Embassy in Hellerup. The protest will also send out a message about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Tibet-Ukraine march leaves Østerport Station at 15.00 and stops for a while outside the Russian […]
The best casino bonuses for mobile
There are many who like to play casino games, and playing on mobile is becoming more and more popular. Because of this, there are many more opportunities today for those who like to play on their mobile, both when it comes to the platform, games and not least bonuses. There are many sites that list […]
Farkasova wins her eleventh Paralympic winter gold in Beijing
YANQING, Beijing, March 7 (Xinhua) – Slovak legend Henrieta Farkasova took her collection of Paralympic winter gold to 11 after claiming women’s super-combined vision was impaired on Monday. The 36-year-old, who finished 1.92 seconds behind Chinese skier Zhu Daqing in the super-G competition, hit back in the slalom and took a time of two minutes […]
Roundup: China wins four golds on Day 2 of the Beijing Winter Paralympics
YANQING, Beijing, March 6 (Xinhua) – China won four gold medals on the second match day of the ongoing Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing on Sunday, taking a dominant lead in the medal standings with a total of 16 medals, including six gold, four silver and six bronze medals . Chinese skiers Zhang Mengqiu and […]
Finland expects a sharp rise in the number of US tourists
International tourism is gradually recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, and the first large group of tourists returning to Finland are not Chinese, but Americans. "We have more direct connections from the United States to Finland this year than ever before, and that is the main reason why tourism to Finland is increasing strongly," says Heli […]
Shaurya, Arshvant, birdie machine Ojaswini shines in the 7th stage of the US Kids Golf India North series
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 17 (ANI): Ojaswini Saraswat, the young pint-sized champion, remained undefeated when she won her fifth straight title in the US Kids India North Series here at Classic Golf and Country Club. Ojaswini played in the category girls under 8 and under. Saraswat shot one round under par for each of his […]
China does not succeed in securing semi-finals in Olympic men’s team curling
BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) – China, ranked fifth, missed the semifinals in Beijing 2022 when the final round robin session for men’s team curling ended here Thursday morning, and the last four are Great Britain, Sweden, Canada and the United States. This is the third Olympic appearance for Chinese male curlers. Prior to that, China […]
China keeps the semifinal jump alive in women’s Olympic team curling
© Provided by Xinhua Chinese women’s curling teams keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals in Beijing 2022. BEIJING, February 16 (Xinhua) – China retained their hopes of reaching the final four of the women’s team in their 11-9 victory over Canada and 8-4 victory over Great Britain in Beijing 2022 here on Wednesday. […]
China beats Norway in Olympic men’s team curling
BEIJING, February 15 (Xinhua) – China defeated the traditional powerhouse Norway 8-6 in the 10th round robin session of men’s team curling in Beijing 2022 here on Tuesday night. With the score 1-1 after two finishes, the Chinese jumper Ma Xiuyue played a hit-and-stay with the last stone in the third end to go up […]
One million Swedes in digital exclusion
One million Swedes are still more or less disconnected, it says Jannike Tillå at the Internet Foundation. “Not everyone can participate in society on equal terms.” It is mainly the elderly who do not use the internet, however Sofi Fristedts research shows that it is not age that determines whether you are digital. She also […]
Russia has hijacked the Beijing Games, furious US anti-doping chief
USADA CEO Travis Tygart also claimed that Russia has “stolen the moment from pure athletes” in the Chinese capital for the “sixth games in a row” The head of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Travis Tygart claimed that Russia has “hijacked” the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 and has “stolen the moment from pure athletes” […]
Japan removes China in Olympic curling for women’s team
BEIJING, February 14 (Xinhua) – China failed to continue its deadly momentum in two matches and lost to PyeongChang bronze medalist Japan 10-2 in the women’s curling team in Beijing 2022 this Monday. Before China met Japan, China shocked both defending champions Sweden and second-placed South Korea in PyeongChang 2018 during their previous two matches. […]
China amazes defending champion Sweden in Olympic curling for women’s teams
BEIJING, February 12 (Xinhua) – The newly formed Chinese curling team for women caused a great stir at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Saturday when they beat defending champions Sweden 9-6 in the fifth round robin session. After three straight losses, China made its alignment in the lineup, with Wang Rui, the only team […]
Chinese rookies beat Italy in Olympic men’s team curling for the second victory
© Provided by Xinhua China beat Italy 12-9 in the fifth round robin session for its second victory in the men’s curling competition in Beijing 2022. BEIJING, February 12 (Xinhua) – China beat Italy 12-9 in the fifth round robin session for their second victory in the men’s curling team in Beijing 2022 this Saturday […]
Customs reveals large consignments of amphetamines and ecstasy – a total of € 195,000 worth of drugs on the street
Customs has uncovered the smuggling and distribution of amphetamine and MDMA. Drugs have been received by mail from abroad and distributed throughout Finland. Customs seized the operation in August 2021, when it seized about three kilos of amphetamine and half a kilo of MDMA from a mail item arriving from abroad at Helsinki-Vantaa. MDMA is […]
China loses to the United States in the Olympic debut in men’s ice hockey
BEIJING, February 10 (Xinhua) – China played its first ever men’s ice hockey match in the Winter Olympics, losing 8-0 to the United States this Thursday. China offered waves of attacks before American forward Brendan Brisson scored the first goal 10:38. The United States, fourth in the world rankings, dominated the remaining time of the […]
ROC bags win from China in Olympic curling for men
BEIJING, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) – China lost to ROC 7-4 in the second round of men’s curling in Beijing 2022 at the National Aquatics Center this Thursday night. The Chinese team, skipped by Ma Xiuyue, has never competed in international curling events before, while an experienced ROC led by Sergei Glukhov was ranked fourth in […]
Chinese rookies lose to Sweden in Olympic men’s team curling (updated)
BEIJING, February 9 (Xinhua) – China lost to the traditional powerhouse Sweden 6-4 in the first session of the men’s curling in Beijing 2022 at the National Aquatics Center this Wednesday night. The Swedish team, skipped by Niklas Edin, has won three straight world titles, and the third Oskar Eriksson just took a bronze medal […]
Chinese rookies lose to Sweden in Olympic men’s team curling
BEIJING, February 9 (Xinhua) – China lost to the traditional powerhouse Sweden 6-4 in the first session of the men’s curling in Beijing 2022 at the National Aquatics Center this Wednesday night. The Swedish team, skipped by Niklas Edin, has won three straight world titles, and the third Oskar Eriksson just took a bronze medal […]
Mika Niikko, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, forced Ukraine to explain NATO’s comments
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mika Niikko (Finns) had to explain on Twitter their comments that seemed to contradict Finland’s foreign policy views. He suggested that the French president Emmanuel Macronor someone else should publicly announce that Ukraine will not join NATO. He soon removed a tweet suggesting that Russia would not […]
China has used draconian surveillance laws to suppress dissent: Report
Peking [China]February 8 (ANI): China has used draconian surveillance laws to suppress dissent against the country’s communist leadership. Tens of thousands appeared to have been detained in China, under “a systematic and secret detention policy”, which allows authorities to keep anyone in jail for up to six months, The HK Post reported. The rights group […]
World Cup leader Hector wins GS gold in alpine ladies skiing in Beijing 2022
YANQING, Beijing, February 7 (Xinhua) – Sara Hector won Sweden’s first gold in 30 years in alpine skiing ladies’ giant slalom in Beijing 2022 this Monday. Hector, the current leader in the competition in the World Cup standings, finished first with 57.56 seconds in the first race, where the defending champion Mikaela Shiffrin from the […]
Winter Olympics too cold, athletes claim
A number of athletes at the Beijing Olympics have complained that the food is inappropriate and that the events are too cold, according to reports With the Beijing Games now in full swing and the first round of events well and truly underway, it has not taken much for a number of athletes in the […]
China takes Japan for second victory in Beijing 2022 in women’s ice hockey
BEIJING, February 6 (Xinhua) – China’s women’s ice hockey team defeated Japan 2-1 on penalties to win its second victory at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Sunday. China offered waves of attacks after the opening signal, even with forward Zhang Mengying injured in the middle of the first period. But Akane Hosoyamada took the […]
Finnish hockey coach criticizes “human rights violation” of Chinese quarantine rules.
China violates human rights of Finnish hockey player by quarantining him after a coronavirus-positive test, according to team coach Jukka Jalonen. Marko Anttila has been asymptomatic since he made a positive test result on January 18, and later recorded a test result that allowed him to enter the Beijing Olympics in China. In China, however, […]
American bags win over China in Beijing 2022 curling mixed double
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) – US pair Christopher Plys and Victoria Persinger defeated Chinese team Ling Zhi and Fan Suyuan 7-5 in the eighth session of the Beijing 2022 Mixed Double Curling Event at the National Aquatics Center on Saturday and received presents from the Chinese couple. When they fought from 3-1 below, Ling and […]
Norway’s Johaug wins first gold in Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 (updated)
CHONGLI, Zhangjiakou, February 5 (Xinhua) – Norway’s Therese Johaug won first gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center this Saturday. Johaug, Vancouver 2010 Olympic relay gold medalist, finished in 44 minutes and 13.7 seconds. The reigning world champion, who missed PyeongChang 2018 due to doping suspension, won his very […]
Norway’s Johaug wins first gold in the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022
CHONGLI, Zhangjiakou, February 5 (Xinhua) – Norway’s Therese Johaug won first gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center this Saturday. Johaug, Vancouver 2010 Olympic gold medalist, finished with 44 minutes 13.7 seconds. The reigning world champion, who missed PyeongChang 2018 due to doping suspension, won his very first individual […]
VMA in Stenungsund in Västra Götaland County
Forget anarchist revolution and big banks blown up. In the new version of the film “Fight club” which has been released on the streaming service Tencent, the ending is much more constructive. In this week’s episode we also talk about how the infection finds its way into the Olympic bubble and try to understand why […]
China seeks breakthrough in cross-country skiing
by Sportswriters Sun Zhe, Huang Haoran CHONGLI, CHINA, JANUARY 28 (Xinhua) – When China unveils a 12-member cross-country team for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Thursday, eyes on whether China can make a breakthrough in such a long term are a weakness. Dinigeer Yilamujiang, 21, is the most notable name in the women’s team […]
European Court of Auditors: EU needs to step up cooperation on 5G
BRUSSELS, Belgium: An EU watchdog, the European Court of Auditors (ECA), has warned that the EU faces significant economic and security threats unless member states intensify cooperation to operate the 5G mobile network. The warnings are part of a special report on the 27-nation bloc’s preparations for 5G, which will have major technological innovations, but […]
