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Men had longer working weeks than women in 2022
Women worked an average of four hours less per week than men in 2022, according to Statistics Denmark. The annual Labor Force Survey showed that men had an average working week of 38.3 hours, while for women it was 34.2. The statistics exclude students. The survey indicates that women are almost three times more likely […]
Magdalena Andersson (S) on the resumption of NATO talks
Talks about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership in NATO resume today when representatives of Turkey, Sweden and Finland meet in Brussels. The person who has so far said no to Sweden’s application is Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan. Hear Magdalena Andersson, party leader of the Social Democrats, about what it is like to negotiate with the Turkish […]
The US dollar rises as currency traders weigh the outlook for interest rates
NEW YORK, March 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trading on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s rate hike course. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.06 percent to 105.6598 in late trade. In late New York trading, the euro was down to […]
Norse gods older than once thought
Runes on an ancient golden decorative plate are now the first known mention of Odin, the king of the Nordic gods – i.e. 150 years earlier than previously thought. The golden ‘bracteate’ is part of a huge archaeological feature which was revealed two years ago by amateurs Jørgen Antonsen and Ole Schytz. The collection, known […]
Not all things are equal in snow-ravaged, egalitarian Copenhagen
Calling all Copenhagen cyclists this morning – it’s mighty slick out there! In the capital, the conditions around Christiania, the cobbled Nordre Frihavnsgade, which leads to the Trianglen Metro station, Østerport Station and the whole (!) of Valby, were particularly below par. Many cyclists, without a dry path to steer on, were seen losing their […]
Wednesday’s papers: Niinistö at Stanford, the Hungarian delegation and the outsourcing of Traficom
President Sauli Niinistö said at a security policy panel hosted by Stanford University that relations with Russia are unlikely to improve during his reign.
The US dollar soars amid the Fed’s aggressive rate hike stance
NEW YORK, March 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose sharply on Tuesday, supported by expectations of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 1.2 percent to 105.5995. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0552 from US$1.0675 in the […]
Post-pandemic trend: Almost half of Finns dream of moving to the countryside
This corresponds to approximately one million adult Finns. On the other hand, four out of ten respondents prefer to live in the city. According to the survey, young people are also interested in moving to the countryside, 46 percent of them would like to move to the countryside. However, work was considered to be the […]
The police suspect a person of gross animal neglect when 250 dead cows were found on a farm in Pohla
The lead investigator says the neglect likely went on for a long time, but it was hard to say exactly how long.
Denmark increases aid to Turkey
DKK 141 million in totalThe extra 35 million means that Denmark has now donated 141 million kroner to Turkish and Syrian victims. The majority of the funds will be used to provide food, shelter, access to health services and help to process the psychological trauma. Counseling is vital, believes Jørgensen, who visited the tent camps […]
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 […]
The language election machine opens to voters: Concern about the status of national languages
The platform also shows the differences between candidate and user responses. Users can also browse the candidates’ answers and their language policy promises without even answering the questions. The platform can be used in Finnish and Swedish at kielivaalikone.fi and valkompassomsprak.fi, respectively. The Kielivaalikone project is run by the non-partisan language advocacy group Oma kieli […]
It’s a snowstorm, Hjørring!
Tomorrow may be a good day to work at home – especially if you live in northern Jutland, as high winds and heavy snowfall will most likely cause a blizzard in the region. In Aalborg, the snowfall is expected e.g. to start around 17.00 on Monday evening, but the wind strength will be modest until […]
An agreement with the bus drivers has been found, bus traffic will return to normal
“The strikes will end immediately. We have agreed that the return to work will take place as soon as possible, but no later than Monday morning on the first shift”, he stated for the broadcasting company in the dying minutes of the day. Kokko described the end result as a reasonable compromise from the drivers’ […]
Askja can explode at any moment
Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson considers it likely that the Askja volcano is in an advanced stage of preparation for an eruption. Events over the past few weeks, such as increased seismic activity and rising surface water temperatures, fit the pattern of this volcano gearing up to erupt. “It may erupt tomorrow, but it might as well […]
EU nation sees bankruptcies rise – Bloomberg
The number of insolvencies in Sweden has increased as consumption declines, the outlet reports Bankruptcies in Sweden soared for a seventh straight month in February, amid falling household consumption and growing pressure on construction companies from an ongoing crisis in the housing market, Bloomberg reported this week. A sharp slump in Sweden’s real estate sector […]
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 […]
Danielle Kang’s 63 good for HSBC World Championship lead
Danielle Kang led the pack at the HSBC World Championship with a second-round 63 on Friday at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore. Snow slowed play in the second round before it ended in a three-way tie at 9-under, one back of Kang. First-round leader Elizabeth Szokol shot 71 on Friday and is part […]
Mikaela Shiffrin wins fifth overall World Cup title
Mikaela Shiffrin clinched her fifth overall World Cup title on Saturday but is still waiting for her record 86th career win. Shiffrin finished tied for fifth on Saturday in Kvitfjell, Norway, giving her enough points to seal the overall title. “It’s pretty wild actually. You know the overall, or any season titles, it’s always weird […]
The EU nation sees the number of bankruptcies increasing in Bloomberg
The number of insolvencies in Sweden has increased as consumption declines, the outlet reports Bankruptcies in Sweden soared for a seventh straight month in February, amid falling household consumption and growing pressure on construction companies from an ongoing crisis in the housing market, Bloomberg reported this week. A sharp slump in Sweden’s real estate sector […]
Europe gets caught up in Myanmar’s junta leaders, supporters
On February 20, the European Union announced a sixth round of sanctions against nine individuals and seven entities in military-ruled Myanmar in light of the “continued escalation of violence, serious human rights violations and threats to the peace, security and stability of Myanmar” two years after the February 1, 2021, coup. The sanctions involve travel […]
Social workers experienced depression during the pandemic, says the study
Those who experienced more pandemic-related stressors, such as health problems, increased caregiving responsibilities, domestic violence, family stress from childbirth, and work-life balance stress, experienced more mental health problems. compared to those who were not as affected by the hardships associated with the pandemic. “Like doctors, nurses, and other allied health care providers, social workers are […]
The bus strikes will end when a wage agreement is reached
HSL and other public transport authorities across the country say service will gradually return to normal from Saturday and full service will begin on Monday.
Young adults underrepresented in candidate selection – in the spring 2023 parliamentary elections, only 10.7% of the candidates are under 30 years old
Although the number of young candidates has slightly increased since the 2019 parliamentary elections, where there were 259 candidates under the age of 30 (10.5% of all candidates), only eight of them (4% of all elected) managed to get a seat. in the parliament. In the 2023 parliamentary elections, the Greens have nominated the most […]
Annah Björk – two years with postcovid
For many of us, the corona pandemic is a thing of the past, but not for Annah Björk. Every day for two years she has had a fever, breathing difficulties and body pains. Life with post-covid stands in stark contrast to how she lived until Christmas 2020. For 20 years, music and fashion journalist Annah […]
“Ellen” left the marriage with two Ikea boxes
Ellen had been married for 40 years when, on New Year’s morning, she packed two blue Ikea bags and left her husband forever. “When you do things like this, you think, this is real. The heart beats hard and you take a step that you’ve been thinking about for an incredibly long time,” says Ellen, […]
Friday’s papers: Finnish extremists in Ukraine, train strike postponed, winter is not over
According to security authorities, Finnish far-right fighters are fighting in Ukraine, the news group reports.
Nordea: Housing prices in the Helsinki region are down 10% from last year’s peak
In the rest of the country, house prices are expected to drop seven percent from the peak in 2022. Expectations in the capital region and other regions differ mainly because the rise in interest rates is expected to discourage home buyers, especially in residential areas. loans are higher than the national average, such as in […]
Harmful additives were found in Helsinki’s street cocaine samples, says a new study
The latest report covers lab results from 118 samples collected between September 13, 2022 and January 11, 2023, with the most commonly submitted samples being sold as amphetamine, cocaine, alprazolam, MDMA, or a variety of other synthetic stimulants. According to the report, the number of cocaine samples received (15 in total) has increased since the […]
Danske Bank updates its investment outlook: Stocks and bonds are weighted neutral
The increase in the neutral weight of stocks is due to the fact that the darkest clouds in the market have disappeared. Kivipelto, however, advises stock investors to be cautious about geographical diversification. “We are overweight in emerging markets. In addition, we still have a neutral weight on US and Japanese stocks. Regarding Europe, we […]
A new fitness supplement: SARMs
Products such as protein powders and creatine supplements are popular among fitness and bodybuilding enthusiasts. They improve the development of muscles and help them recover faster after a workout. In recent years, supplements known as Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs for short, have become increasingly popular among people involved in various types of training […]
15-year-olds report that they have experienced stress due to poverty, reveals a study
The young people’s responses surprised the researchers, who said they were shocked by how many young people, regardless of gender, wrote about their inability to spend like their peers. Most of the essays also mentioned energy costs and inflation. More than half of the young people wrote about poverty-related stress, which was alarming. Even more […]
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) […]
Bus strike: In Pori, some drivers left the union to get back behind the wheel
A representative of the local union told Yle that several drivers of the Pori city bus company have decided to leave their striking colleagues.
Progress in Preventing Railroad Strikes
A planned strike by most rail workers has been called off, but train drivers are still negotiating with employers’ representatives.
The stevedoring strike will end after the agreement between the transport workers and the port operators
According to him, the stevedores will return to work as soon as possible, but on Saturday at the latest. “During the 25-month contract period, salary increases will increase by 6.3 percent, in addition to which there will be a so-called deferment amount of 1,100 euros,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Kokko said people […]
The mediator presented a new proposal
Ástráður Haraldsson, state mediator working on a new wage agreement with Efling and SA unions, called a press conference at 10:00 today. During the meeting, he said that representatives of the Confederation of Employers SA and Efling trade unions approved his new proposal for mediation, and therefore strikes and breaks at work will be suspended […]
When to buy winter sports equipment
One of the most important advantages of purchasing winter sports equipment in the off-season is the cost savings. By David Boernerproduct manager Skiing and snowboarding At REI: “Buying equipment in the off-season can save you a significant amount of money, but you don’t have the opportunity to test the equipment and make sure it fits […]
The agreement was reached in a dock workers’ labor dispute; a compromise offer in the looming railroad strike
The union boards and the employer group will vote late on Wednesday on an agreement to end the strike that closed Finnish ports for two weeks.
See which bus lines are affected by the Finnish bus drivers’ strike
If Liikenneala Liitto and the employers do not reach an agreement, the strike is scheduled to continue for 10 days.
The camping union warns that the new law could give Denmark a trailer park culture similar to the United States
1 March is the first day of the camping season in Denmark. In winter, there is a 15-20 day limit (with permission from the municipality) for how long you can stay in a caravan or cabin on a pitch – no tents in winter! – although a majority of MPs are believed to favor a […]
Wednesday’s papers: Bus driver’s strike, fears of late Belarusian FM and confrontation with the Ukrainian army
The bus drivers’ strike affects almost 90 percent of the Helsinki Public Transport Agency’s HSL bus routes and other bus traffic in different parts of the country.
The ACP strike announced to start on March 1 will affect Posti’s freight deliveries if it comes to fruition
We hope for a quick solution to AKT’s industrial action. As a large domestic logistics operator, Posti is once again faced with industrial action that causes trouble for its customers. The situation is particularly unfortunate because the key to the solution is not in Posti’s hands. “We strive to ensure that our customers’ services work […]
Molly Hammar – the restless pop star who went her own way
It is February 7, 2015, and in Scandinavium in Gothenburg there is full Mello fever. It was far from obvious that Molly Hammar would be here tonight, because she hesitated for a long time. Melodifestivalen feels like a commercial gimmick that is not in line with the type of artist she wants to be. At […]
The negotiations fail, the Finnish bus drivers’ strike starts on Wednesday
The 10-day strike will affect most public buses across the country and is set to start at 3am on Wednesday.
Can the internet make us more social?
It probably comes as no surprise to you that the Internet holds and has possibilities. But does it also include the possibility of being more social? Read on and get our most important insights! There are many opinions about whether we should have mobile phones with us at the dinner table or during our lunch […]
Concert Review: Let me… tell you, he entertained you!
On a Monday night at the end of February, a packed Royal Arena crowd let Robbie Williams entertain them. With stories of angels and demons, addiction and sobriety, Williams captivated the crowd through a nearly two-hour set. Starts with a bang The former Take That standout struck an early note with ‘Let Me Entertain You’ […]
Tuesday’s papers: The price of war, the effects of the strike and the skiing dispute
Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine began a little over a year ago.
Smuggling Sweden – Marble slabs from Morocco | part 4/6
In November 2020, customs in the Port of Gothenburg will receive an inspection mission. They are to investigate a shipment from Casablanca. Three containers of marble slabs are passed through and finally the customs find vacuum-packed hash in what looks like marble slabs. In total, it is 1.2 tonnes and it will be the largest […]
The labor market organizations cannot reach an agreement on overcrowding
“We spent the whole day looking for a solution, but unfortunately we couldn’t find it,” he comment. “We have to wait and think about the solution for some time, but we are close. There was clear progress today.” Sajavaara added that the plan is to continue the negotiations as soon as possible, but refused to […]
Australia’s Matildas will play against France in the WC expulsion
CANBERRA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — Australia’s national women’s soccer team will face France in their final match before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Football Australia (FA) announced on Tuesday that the Matildas will face fifth-ranked Les Bleues in Melbourne on July 14 in a “relegation match” six days before they open their World Cup […]
The strike threatens to disrupt bus traffic in cities across Finland from Wednesday
AKT and the Confederation of Road Transport Employers (ALT) did not reach an agreement on the bus drivers’ conditions on Monday. According to the national mediator, the two labor market organizations will meet again on Tuesday to try to resolve their differences. Anu Pajavaara. Harri PasanenAKP’s advocacy director, considered yesterday, while the negotiations were still […]
Threatened strikes by public transport workers can cause headaches in Finland
Threatened strikes left unresolved could cause prolonged disruption to public transport services across the country from this week.
This is where you will be able to see the northern lights tonight!
Already several were lucky last night, but it could be your turn tonight. The northern lights, which are also known as northern lights, are quite rare in Denmark. But tonight, between 9pm and 2am, you might be able to see them if you’re in the right place at the right time. Midnight has been singled […]
Nord Stream explosions severely affected maritime life – report
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions near Bornholm last September caused untold damage to the seabed in a particularly vulnerable area of the Baltic Sea, according to a new report. The four explosions stirred up 250,000 tonnes of contaminated seabed – an area twice the size of Bornholm. They released sediment containing toxic substances […]
HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories […]
Maignan and Ibra return, Milan conquer Atalanta in Serie A
ROME, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — AC Milan registered their fourth straight win on all fronts as they cruised past Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday, with Mike Maignan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic back in action. AC Milan entered the San Siro with Maignan standing between the sticks, as the French goalkeeper had not featured for […]
Negotiations will continue as the port workers’ strike begins on the 12th and will make exports and mail delivery more difficult
The pressure on the agreement has increased, as the strike has almost stopped exports and imports through Finnish ports.
Conrad the Contrarian: Relax, it’s education
Too casual? Or the global best? Danish education is a hot topic in Europe. Have these Scandinavians optimized learning or do they have a lot to learn? Culture shock The Danish education system is what brought me to Denmark way back in 2012 – another time before COVID and travel cards, when Brexit was still […]
This is how plastic recycling can close the carbon cycle
However, adding these single-use plastics has proven to be significantly cheaper than recovering and recycling them. Typically, recycling plastics requires “cracking” or cracking apart the strong and stable bonds that also make them so durable in the environment. This cracking step requires high temperatures, which makes it expensive and energy intensive. What is new here […]
Loreen: Message is important, but I have played down my political struggle
Loreen is back in Melodifestivalen and makes her fourth start with the song “Tattoo”. Although Loreen is best known for her win with the song Euphoria in Eurovision 2012, it is with a sense of revenge that she is back. When she last competed, in 2017 with the song “Statements”, there was talk of a […]
EU approves new sanctions against Russia
The bloc has followed the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand in announcing a new round of measures against Moscow EU member states approved a tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, after its major Western ally imposed new measures to mark the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s […]
NATO pledges to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’
ISTANBUL – NATO on Friday reaffirmed its solidarity with Ukraine in the “heroic defense” of its nation as the alliance “solemnly” marks one year of Moscow’s “brutal” war against Kiev. “We pay tribute to the lives lost, and we deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including of Ukraine’s residential and civilian and energy infrastructures, […]
EU calls for arms embargo to end military atrocities in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar – The European Union has imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 16 individuals and entities in military-ruled Myanmar, including the energy minister, influential businessmen and senior officers, for “serious” human rights abuses in the country. Politicians and administrators in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, are also being sanctioned for their alleged involvement in […]
Police are investigating suspicious packages sent to SDP, Tampere offices
The events are the result of similar, explosive-like packages being delivered to party offices in Helsinki last week.
461: This is how the war shaped Swedish politics
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Like the rest of the Western world, Sweden was quick to condemn the attack and declared solidarity with the people of Ukraine. At the same time, the war meant a rapid shift in Swedish politics in central areas, perhaps the most revolutionary we have […]
From good intentions to good actions
In September 2020, India and Denmark marked a historic partnership. By launching the first green strategic partnership of its kindthe two countries chose each other as preferred partners to accelerate climate solutions and combine economic growth with ambitious green policies. A good two and a half years later, the good intentions still contain plenty of […]
Who will compensate employees for the loss of income?
The board of the Efling Labor Dispute Fund has announced that it will not accept applications from its members for loss of income due to the SA ban on work. However, Efling’s vice president claims that there is nothing to prevent the fund from being used. Agnieszka Ewa Ziółkowska points out that the purpose of […]
Work ban approved
The overwhelming majority of members of the Employers’ Confederation approved a work ban for members of the Efling trade union. It will apply from noon on March 2. The managing director of SA says that this is a defensive action against Efling’s strikes. Almost 88% of eligible voters took part in the vote, and over […]
HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku
The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]
YLE: AKT is ready for a long fight over the working conditions of the squatters
Juha MutruThe CEO of the Port Operators’ Association showed the opposite to the public broadcasting company that the stakeholder group wants to target wage increases to export industries. “I believe that the solution can be found within [those parameters]. We also have different texts that we can include in the solution, he said. Efforts to […]
US dollar rises after Fed minutes
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar climbed in late trade on Wednesday as market participants analyzed the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.39 percent to 104.5801. In late New York trading, the euro fell to US$1.0601 from US$1.0649 in the […]
Digital Content May Change Your Visual Perception: Research
Their paper explores how different online data visually differs from images taken from real natural, urban and suburban environments. “When you’re online, you experience a different world,” Gerhardstein said. Gerhardstein and Duggan studied the “oblique effect,” in which the brain pays more attention to horizontal and vertical lines than to lines coming in at an […]
ChatGPT is still in the early stages of proving its industrial value: Report
The chatbot, which converses with users, has demonstrated its ability to write poems, essays and research papers, program computers and even take master’s level exams. Generative AI describes artificial intelligence algorithms that can be used to create new content, including text, images, videos, audio, code, and synthetic data. The excitement surrounding ChatGPT shows that the […]
Speech by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Munich Security Conference at the Ewald von Kleist award ceremony on February 18, 2023
Just four days after the conference, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. A year later, the war is still going on, with no end in sight. Russia continues and increases its aggression. It targets civilian infrastructure causing untold suffering and destruction. And our answer to President Zelensky is: We hear you loud and clear. […]
Former defense minister charged (again) with revealing state secrets
Claus Hjort Frederiksen, Minister of Defense from 2016 to 2019, was yesterday charged with sharing state secrets. The 75-year-old retired member of the Liberal Party has pleaded not guilty. “It is, of course, serious when highly classified information – which is protected by a confidentiality policy and which is crucial for the intelligence service’s work […]
Efling did not notify SA of the planned strike
Confederation of Employers SA claims that the Efling unions failed to notify them of the strike, which is planned for February 28. According to the regulations, if a strike has not been announced with the statutory seven-day notice, it will not be carried out. That’s according to a statement from the SA that the organization […]
Finnish politicians demand electricity retailers to adjust the prices of fixed-term contracts
“There is freedom of contract in Finland and the signed contracts are binding, but companies have the opportunity and also the responsibility to proactively bear social responsibility and meet people halfway,” he reasoned. About 130,000 Finnish households signed a new electricity contract during a time when the price of electricity exceeded 30 cents per kilowatt […]
Smuggling Sweden – Arms smuggler from the Balkans | part 2/6
After the civil war in Yugoslavia in the 90s, no authority has a handle on how many weapons were distributed to the population, and instead of being handed in, they are smuggled to countries like Sweden. Marko has been convicted of several crimes but never for all the weapons he smuggled to Sweden from the […]
The transport strike ends – Posti’s deliveries will return to normal quickly, packages will arrive in the next few days
We are now focusing on delivering the goods we received after the strike as normally as possible. At the same time, the backlog caused by warehouse goods during the strike is being cleared. We will do our best to ensure that all deliveries are normal as soon as possible. Thank you to all our customers […]
Icelandair is canceling trips to Iceland
The Icelandic airline Icelandair has been forced to cancel trips to Iceland that were being sold to foreign tourists. The reason for their cancellation is the strikes of Efling union workers. However, the strike does not affect the airline’s flight schedule and is not expected to do so in the foreseeable future. Icelandair sent to […]
Beware of scams appearing as Kanta services and Kanta pages!
Typically, a scam message may ask you to send your personal information or documents to the address provided in the message. Information collected through such messages is likely to end up in the hands of criminals You may encounter scams in emails, social media, or search engines like Google or Bing. Criminals may also try […]
The right to speak
Mathilda is 26 years old and when she lives in Australia, in Melbourne. On a Friday afternoon, she stands in a fitting room. She’s trying on clothes one second, the next she wakes up on the floor, she can’t get up. She tries to crawl out and scream for help, but the scream gets stuck […]
I-League: Ajay Chhetri’s strike helps RoundGlass Punjab FC beat NEROCA FC 1-0
Imphal (Manipur) [India]February 21 (ANI): I-League title contenders RoundGlass Punjab FC picked up three more vital points, beating NEROCA FC 1-0 at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal. RoundGlass Punjab are back on 40 points with Sreenidi Deccan, who currently hold the top spot thanks to their superior head-to-head record over Staikos Vergeti’s side. It […]
Statistics Finland: Inflation slowed to 8.4 percent in January
However, the price of electricity remained the main factors of inflation, along with diesel prices and interest rates on both mortgages and consumer loans. In contrast, the factors that slowed down inflation were the fall in the prices of detached houses and the fall in the prices of prescription drugs. The publication of the inflation […]
Monday papers: Marin’s 60 minutes, the forest discussion and the traffic strike continue
Many Finnish newspapers picked up on Marin’s harsh comments about Russia during his interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes program.
The Mystery of Lincoln’s Stolen Revolvers
Cultural journalist Mattias Berg tells the unlikely story of the revolver theft, its aftermath and the extensive international police work. On April 14, 1967, President Lincoln’s revolvers were stolen from the Livrustkammaren, the museum of Sweden’s royal history, which was then located in the Nordic Museum at Djurgården in Stockholm. The thief took four revolvers […]
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 […]
Despite the extreme propaganda, 39 percent of Europeans still doubt Ukraine’s victory
Other respondents are skeptical about Ukraine’s ability to defeat Russia in this war. In addition, the survey found that while 68 percent of respondents believe that the attack on Ukraine is an attack on Europe as a whole, there is still a significant number of people who are not convinced. Moreover, more than a third […]
Bringing transport workers back to the bargaining table
Representatives of port operators and labor groups began negotiations at the national mediator’s office on Sunday as the ongoing strike hampers exports and postal deliveries.
Up the alternative alley: A diamond in the rough
This farm is a beautiful green oasis and one of my favorite places for a day out in the Copenhagen area. Baked goods On arrival in Grennesminde, I usually start my visit in the cozy café right at the entrance to the farm area. Nestled amongst the charmingly mismatched furniture of the old greenhouse, fantastic […]
Astronomers discover a mysterious perfect circular explosion in space
Researchers from the University of Turku were involved in an international collaboration led by astrophysicists from the University of Copenhagen, which led to the discovery. The study has just been published in the journal Nature. Kilonovas are massive explosions that occur when two neutron stars orbiting each other eventually collide. Kilonovae are responsible for creating […]
Stress Wärnings: Be aware of your resources
Stress occurs when there is a perceived imbalance between demands and resources. It is therefore important to address stress factors, perception and resources when dealing with stress, as the importance of resources is often overlooked. Resources are keyResources are the aspects of ourselves and our lives that give us a sense of well-being, competence, security […]
Banks raise unindexed interest rates
Three large commercial banks, Arion Banks, Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn, have announced interest rate hikes. Unindexed interest rates increase by 0.5 percentage points on most loans, and the same applies to deposit rates. The hike follows a 0.5 percentage point hike in key interest rates last week. For new unindexed home loans at Landsbankinn, the interest […]
Banks raise interest rates on non-indexed loans
Three large commercial banks, Arion Banks, Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn, have announced increases in lending rates. Unindexed interest rates increase by 0.5 percentage points on most loans, and the same applies to deposit rates. The hike follows a 0.5 percentage point hike in key interest rates last week. For new unindexed home loans at Landsbankinn, the […]
The Road Less Taken: If Books Could Talk
Most of us know the feeling of getting lost in a good story: the experience when a character etches itself so deeply into our psyche that we think about their stories long after the book is finished. Neuroscientists claim that we can actually improve our empathic response by reading fiction. When we experience other people’s […]
Efling suspends strikes for the duration of negotiations
The leaders of the trade unions Efling and the Confederation of Employers SA gathered this morning with a positive attitude towards negotiations. Union president Efling said the actions the unions have taken are starting to show results. Yesterday, just before nine o’clock in the evening, an agreement was reached between the warring parties that the […]
