Tag: Information
HS: A notorious Swedish gang is involved in the drug trade in Helsinki
The investigation has been carried out in cooperation with the Swedish authorities. Swedish police have made large drug and ammunition seizures and arrested members of gangs suspected of crimes in Finland. According to information from Helsingin Sanomat, the Swedish gang is believed to have distributed the drugs they smuggled into the country to local street…
Helsinki is looking for great Christmas trees in iconic places
A 12-20 meter tall tree is being sought for the Senate square and a 12-15 meter tall tree for the Hakaniemi shopping hall. The city’s arborists handle the felling and transportation of the selected trees. It is recommended that the selected tree is located reasonably close to accessible roads to facilitate the process. This initiative…
The real price of apartments in the capital fell by 5.3 percent
The number of residential property purchase agreements decreased in July compared to June from 709 to 615. So far this year, 614 agreements have been concluded per month, compared to an average of 825 agreements per month in the first seven months of last year. This information can be found in the Housing and Civil…
A dangerous game of hide and seek
A rescue team was called to a kindergarten in Skerjafjörður, Reykjavik, after two children went missing. Fortunately, it turned out that they were playing hide and seek and were found in the bushes on the property. According to Jón Þór Víglundsson, Landsbjargar’s information representative, calling for help was the appropriate response from the kindergarten staff.…
Fatal traffic accidents have decreased in Finland this year
Of those who died in traffic accidents in January-August, 96 were in motor vehicles, 13 were pedestrians and 14 were cyclists. These figures are based on preliminary data from the investigation boards of traffic accidents. Advance information refers to information that is reported immediately after the on-site accident investigation. More detailed background information and information…
Mayor Vartiainen: Converting premises in the center of Helsinki into apartments
“We need more apartments in the city center. It is a clear and long-term trend that business and offices require less square footage. At the same time, all major cities are thinking about how to attract people back to the city center. One essential way to achieve this is to increase housing options in the…
Alva escaped through the window – isolated by the vomit phobia
Do you recognize yourself in Alva’s problems? Search for “phobias” on 1177.sethere is information about phobias and how you can get help. By: Gustav Asplund Producer: Jonatan Loxdal Technician: Krister Orreteg The reality is made by the production company Filt.
Customs seized the Piilopuoti web server with a major breakthrough in the anonymous tor network
It operated as a hidden service on the encrypted Tor network, providing users with anonymity. Unfortunately, the site had been widely used for illegal activities, mainly drug trafficking. In most cases, the drugs offered on the platform had been smuggled into Finland from abroad. During the preliminary investigation, the Finnish Customs has cooperated extensively with…
Border traffic slows down even more after customs turned away 37 cars registered in Russia over the weekend
By Monday morning at 9:00 a.m., a total of 81 cars registered in Russia had arrived at the border customs points, of which 37 had been turned away and 44 met the import requirements. “Border traffic has slowed down even more over the weekend for cars registered in Russia, both on the eastern border and…
News: Unexpected employee walkout at Helsinki-Vantaa airport affects all flights
“Due to downtime of the ground handling staff, the delivery of luggage is delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience,” reads the message on the airport’s screens. At this stage, it is expected that the employees would return to their duties tomorrow in their turn, says union secretary Sami Rajala from IAU. “This matter is still…
Unempathetic and moody – the new information about Elon Musk
In a new much-hyped biography of Elon Musk, author Walter Isaacson describes, among other things, how Musk personally controls internet access in Ukraine. Hear Sven Carlssontechnology reporter at Ekot, tell us about the new information that has emerged about the tech billionaire’s personality. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Sven Carlsson, technology reporter at Ekot Producer: Ulrika…
Registration of voters living abroad – Information on elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and the Senate of the Republic of Poland
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the registration of voters living abroad. To register for the elections, please use the following link: https://ewybory.msz.gov.pl/ To register in the election register, you need the following data: PESEL number, address of residence in Iceland, e-mail address or telephone number. In the case of Iceland you must use…
The split within Foxtrot and the violence in Uppsala: “Never seen such ruthlessness before”
In the past week, Uppsala has been hit by a long series of acts of violence, two people have been shot dead and further shootings have occurred. The police have launched a special incident and experienced police officers, with over 30 years in the profession, describe the situation as the most serious they have ever…
Polling stations in Iceland – Information about elections to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and the Senate of the Republic of Poland
The draft regulation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the creation of voting districts in the elections to the Sejm and the Senate in 2023 for Polish citizens residing abroad has been submitted for review. In addition to the project, which is available in the Public Information Bulletin, on the website of the Government…
The Hanken School of Economics rose to 46th place in the global master’s program ranking
Principal Ingmar Björkman expressed his pride and stated: “We are very proud and happy that our position in the ranking list increased by so many points from last year, when we were ranked 62. This is proof that we are on the right track and that Hanken’s master’s program is of a high standard even…
Protesters camp out on whaleboats in the harbor
Two activists climbed the masts of two whaling ships last night and are still there. The fire brigade and the police are on the scene trying to bring them down to earth. This information comes from the Vísir.is portal, whose journalists are at the scene. The strikers probably came to Iceland through the Paul Watson…
Absolutely forbidden at a royal dinner
The president who got too drunk at the king’s dinner There are many rules and traditions to deal with when you are invited to a royal dinner. Titti and Ebba try to find out which things are absolutely forbidden to do and which president it was that got a little too drunk at the castle.…
Muumimaailma awarded two distinctions at the 2023 European Travel Awards
Muumimaailma secured the titles of “Best Family Tourist Attraction 2023 – Finland” and “EU Business Excellence Award 2023,” cementing its status as a leading destination for families seeking unforgettable experiences. The awards acknowledge the dedication and innovation that Muumimaailma Oy has consistently demonstrated, capturing the hearts of visitors young and old. Commenting on the remarkable…
Poll: Most say AI benefits industry – but nearly half worry about privacy
Many respondents said they expect artificial intelligence (AI) to have a negative impact on the number of jobs, customer service and access to accurate information.
Jazz-Espa: Free jazz concerts on the Espan Stage in late July and August
On Saturdays there are concerts at 13:00 and 14:30. The concerts are free, open to all ages and accessible to everyone. Jazz-Espa is an open-air event, and the concerts are subject to weather conditions. The Jazz-Espa program features an all-star line-up, Valtteri Laurell Nonet, accompanied by Antti Sarpila, the enchanting vocal jazz of the legendary…
The Tax Office advises: Update your bank details for a refund
The IRS is seeking the account information of tens of thousands of people so they can get their refunds next Monday.
Actions on legislative changes after the Bræðraborgarstígur fire
The Minister of Infrastructure intends to submit draft amendments to various laws on fire protection in residential buildings, so as to ensure constant access to the most accurate information about where people live. This is what we read on the government Consultation Portal, where reference was made to the work of the working group appointed…
The highly endangered Saimaa grouse drowns in a fishing net
The network was not marked and the authorities have no information about its owner.
Swedish court blocks extradition of men wanted by Turkey
Sweden’s highest court on Thursday blocked the extradition of two men wanted by Turkey for alleged involvement in a group Turkey accuses of a 2016 coup attempt. The Swedish court said the men, who are refugees, risk persecution if sent to Turkey. Turkey says the men are part of a group led by US-based cleric…
The boys are charged with murder and the girl with failing to help
Three teenagers, aged between 17 and 19, were charged with killing a Polish man in the car park of the Fjarðarkaup supermarket in April. A seventeen-year-old girl was charged with failing to fulfill the obligation to help. This information was confirmed by the district prosecutor’s office. It has been almost twelve weeks since the death…
Underutilization of business premises on the rise in the capital region: 560,000 square meters
Helsinki Research Forum has published its assessment of the underutilization of central office areas in the capital region. At the end of June 2023, approximately 560,000 square meters of office space was available, which is approximately 37,000 square meters more than at the end of the previous quarter. The average vacancy rate was 13.3%, which…
According to a new study, endometriosis can affect fertility even before diagnosis
It was found that women who were later diagnosed with endometriosis by surgery gave birth to about half as many children compared to those who were not later diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs in up to 10 percent of women of reproductive age. The condition involves the growth of…
Thousands of unnecessary apartment purchase disputes frustrate experts
However, the risks associated with real estate transactions can be minimized by investing in a thorough real estate inspection and ensuring a well-drafted sales contract. When selling an apartment, the seller must provide all relevant information about its condition, while the buyer has the obligation to examine and verify the condition of the property. In…
Student loan for autumn semester 1.8. from
This means that if the student has reported a recent change in circumstances that affects his grant, the loan guarantee decision is made alongside the grant decision. The state guarantee of the student loan is granted for a maximum of one academic year. Typically, the loan guarantee is 650 euros per month. The student can…
Excessive trust in political information increases in social media
According to the study, overconfidence in one’s own political literacy was slightly more common in 2020 (n = 1097) compared to the early days of the social media era 12 years ago, in 2008 (n = 1020). People who follow political news online and on social media are more prone to overestimate their political knowledge…
Serious payment difficulties for consumers have increased in Finland
Ville KauppiAsiakastieto’s communications director stated that the increase in debt restructuring requests can also be considered positive, as it indicates a desire to improve one’s finances. “Applying for debt settlement shows that the person is willing to get things right. When there are many loans, they have to be reconciled as a whole, he said…
The financial supervisory authority that investigates S-Bank’s operations
The bank is being investigated for governance and information security concerns, HS reports.
Etla: Finland’s economy will grow “unfortunately slowly” in the coming decades
“It is possible that new production and service investments will support economic and productivity growth in the forecast period more than expected”, said Sakari Lähdemäki, co-author of the forecast at Etla. “However, our current impression is that growth will be unfortunately slow in the future as well.” Economic growth has slowed throughout the industrialized world…
Vipeholmsanstalten – The chief doctor and death | part 4
For almost thirty years, the chief physician Hugo Fröderberg was head of Vipeholm Hospital – from its foundation in 1935 until his retirement in 1963. Now P1 Dokumentär, in collaboration with Ekot, can reveal new information about the chief physician who for several decades had the highest responsibility for the care of several thousand Swedes.Fröderberg’s…
Right now: Several theme parks are shutting down rides
After Sunday’s fatal accident at Gröna Lund, rides are now closed at several amusement parks in Sweden. The candy train at Kolmården Zoo and the Dragon at Furuvik Park will be closed until further notice for safety reasons. “These are purely precautionary measures,” says Annika Troselius who is information manager at Parks and Resorts, which…
Roller coaster derails in Sweden, 1 killed, 7 injured
STOCKHOLM – One person was killed and several were injured when a roller coaster derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, Sveriges TV reported. Park officials told SVT that one of the carriages on the Jetline roller coaster derailed and people fell to the ground at the Grona Lund amusement park. – It is incredibly tragic and…
The Wagner group threatens the Russian leadership – Moscow on high alert
The President of Russia gives a speech and comments on the development, Ekot broadcasts live. The leader of the Wagner group last night accused the top Russian military leadership of being behind deadly attacks on his soldiers According to unconfirmed information, the group is currently on its way to Moscow to oust the country’s military…
Kela no longer reimburses travel expenses or costs incurred from procedures related to COVID-19 tests and vaccinations
The temporary amendments to the Health Insurance Act expire on June 30, 2023. As of July 1, 2023, Kela will no longer reimburse travel expenses related to COVID-19 vaccinations and tests, nor the costs related to private healthcare providers’ COVID-19 tests and vaccinations. The end of the temporary changes to the Health Insurance Act will…
Why research is essential in sports betting?
Sports betting is a popular pastime for many people around the world. It’s a fun way to add excitement to your favorite sports and makes watching sports a little more entertaining than it already is. But betting on sports is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. After all, luck doesn’t play…
Pop, rock, hip hop or metal: see who will play at 10 Finnish festivals in 2023
In the summer, tens of thousands of people gather at seemingly countless festivals all over Finland. Join Yle Uutis to get information about the biggest events of the season.
New: Putin’s Swedish agent and the spy scandal at Scania
They suspect that engineer “Alexander” has just sold classified information to a Russian intelligence officer. For several years, Säpo has had its eye on a well-known intelligence officer from Russia. Yevgenij Umerenko is here as a diplomat, but his job is to recruit spies in Sweden. The target he aims at is a middle-aged man…
A group of young people were wanted for assaulting a bus driver in Vantaa
After this, the group approached the driver, broke the Plexiglas sheet protecting the driver and started hitting the driver. The driver also received a deep wound on his hand from a bladed weapon. The bus was at the Kuulakuja bus stop at the time of the incident. Two people who had been waiting for another…
Haavisto about the expulsion of diplomats: Finland is prepared for Russia’s countermeasures
Finland’s foreign minister refused to provide information about the nine expelled Russian embassy employees, such as what duties they have held or how long they have been in Finland.
The Mystery of the Cassette Man
The cassettes with the travel diary are played by Tomas Tengby and Stefan Livh in the radio program Morgonpasset and are named A Swedish man on a trip. The series becomes cult in the 90s. There are many speculations about who he was and why he made his diary. But despite diligent attempts by Stefan…
Traficom: The cost and climate benefits of electric vehicles were realized faster than expected
However, a motorist who drives 30,000 kilometers a year would benefit financially from the fact that after less than five years of use, he chooses an electric car instead of a fuel-powered one. The climate benefits of electric cars are realized even faster. Traficom’s calculations show that an electric car is more climate-friendly than a…
The Equalization Fund will subsidize the construction of the church on Grímsey
The parish committee of Miðgarðakirkja will receive funding for the construction of the church on Grímsey from the National Church Equalization Fund, but this is only a small part of the amount needed to complete the construction work. It is already known that the reconstruction of the church will not be completed this year. Recently,…
Talking about language at work – Reykjavík City Library
Are you sometimes unsure which language is best to use to communicate in the workplace? Our society is multilingual and we want to discuss how to find ways to include everyone in the conversation as we share information and knowledge. We invite you to an open discussion about which language can be considered neutral in…
Two cars roll over almost in the same place and time
Around ten in the morning, there were two rollovers in Öræfi. Before 10 a.m., a car overturned near Kvísker was reported, but rescuers spotted another overturned car en route to the accident site. The motorhome drove off the road in Fjallsárlón. A motorhome passenger was injured and an air ambulance was called to Höfn due…
Record number of applications for afternoon activities, all 1st and 2nd grade applicants get a place
Activities include playing and spending time with friends, outdoor activities and exercise, and small trips to the surrounding area. The needs and wishes of each group are taken into account when planning the activities. By Outi Salo, director of basic education, the number of applications for afternoon activities reached a record 9,300 this year. Next…
The disinformation war
Disinformation has been used as a weapon by state intelligence services for as long as possible, but with the Internet, the field has been opened up to more actors. In this episode, P3 Dystopia delves into the bizarre history of American “political warfare” and Russian “active measures”, into troll factories and modern election influence, but…
Thousands miss out on applying for national pension: Kela takes measures to support eligible customers
Kela regularly inspects low-income pensioners who may be entitled to a national pension, but have not applied for it. During the last inspection, 7,066 customers meeting the criteria were found. The goal of this annual registry search is to ensure that individuals receive their rights financially, which will improve their overall well-being in retirement. In…
Improvements to reporting the origin and traceability of meat in Helsinki restaurants
63 restaurants participated in the study, from which a total of 120 samples were collected. Salmonella was not found in the 44 Finnish meat samples examined. However, one foreign meat sample was found to be positive for salmonella. The positive sample was raw frozen chicken from Poland. No EHEC bacteria were detected. For meat traceability,…
Therefore, the spy brothers sold Sweden’s secrets to Russia
Bo Torbjörn Ek who is the host of the Gräns podcast, tells about the brothers Peyman and Payam Kia, who were previously convicted in the district court of aggravated espionage after spreading Swedish top-secret information to Russia. In questioning, one of the brothers has said that he sold the data to get money. Guest: Bo…
Rescue operation at Vatnajökull Glacier
A Coast Guard helicopter and a rescue team from Höfn were called to help a woman who had a skiing accident in Grímsfjall on the Vatnajökull glacier yesterday afternoon. The copy fell while skiing and was hit on the head by a snowmobile. According to Ásgeir Erlendsson, Information Officer of the Icelandic Coast Guard, the…
Research reveals how the brain interprets taste
Taste is associated with several brain functions, including the pleasure of tasting something sweet. Taste is part of taste, and it includes the pain you feel when you taste hot pepper. However, there is a lack of knowledge about how taste preferences develop and change over time. “Taste is part of taste; it brings with…
Elon Musk named Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter
Linda previously worked as a senior sales executive at NBCUniversal, according to US media outlet Variety. Earlier on Thursday, Musk said he had chosen Twitter’s CEO, but did not reveal his identity. In a tweet, she wrote, “She starts in ~6 weeks!” He added that he would remain involved as a director and “CTO,” which…
More than half of the patients in the major accident in Espoo were released from the hospital
Seven patients need surgical treatment for their injuries, two of which are still waiting for a suitable time for the procedure. None of the patients still in hospital have serious injuries, but they need further tests, treatment or monitoring. HUS has also announced that it will no longer provide information on the situation of those…
The pedestrian bridge collapsed in Tapiola – Injured schoolchildren were taken to four hospitals
According to the fire department, there were 27 injured, of which 15 have been hospitalized. Helsinki University Hospital (Hus) has treated the injured, and they have been sent to four different hospitals, including Siltasairaala, Uudi Children’s Hospital, Peijas and Jorvi. Hus has also established a patient information center for relatives, where they can inquire about…
Finland did not violate the religious freedom of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the rules of European courts
The case is related to the Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling in 2018, according to which the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ door-to-door practice of collecting people’s personal information without their prior consent was illegal.
Major supermarket chains will not follow Lidl’s lead and stop selling tobacco products
Smokers can breathe easily—or at least as proficiently as their 10- or 20-day habit allows. Both of Denmark’s large supermarket chain owners, Salling Group and Coop, have announced this morning that they have no plans to follow competitor Lidl’s lead and withdraw tobacco products from their shelves. The German supermarket chain confirmed yesterday that from…
Iran executes two men for blasphemy
Iran’s judiciary announced that two men sentenced to death for blasphemy were executed on Monday. Judiciary news site Mizan identified them as Yousef Mehrdad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare. The report said their crimes included insulting Islam and the Prophet, and that they used online platforms to spread hatred against Islam and promote atheism. Iran executes…
Iran executes Swedish Iranian dissident
Iran said on Saturday that it had executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident. Habib Farajollah Chaab was convicted of the charge of “being corrupt on earth” for his activities with the Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz, an Arab separatist group in Iran. State television said the group launched an attack on a military parade in…
A canoeist fell out of a canoe near Hrísey
Rescuers in Eyjafjörður were called just after 2pm today after a canoeist fell out of his canoe east of Hrísey. According to Jón Þór Víglundsson, information representative of Landsbjargar, two people went out in separate kayaks. One of them swam away so quickly that the other lost sight of him. The canoeist who fell into…
The largest increase in house prices in nine months
In March, the home price index increased by 1.5 percent compared to the prices of the previous month. This is the biggest increase since June last year. Meanwhile, in March, a total of 485 purchase and sale agreements were signed in the capital. Such information is provided in the economic forecast prepared by Landsbankinn experts.…
The police released one, two were arrested for state secrets
Three defendants were jailed earlier this month on suspicion of publishing confidential information on social media.
The suspects in the murder of a Pole will still remain in custody
The police have asked the court to continue to detain three men who are suspected of involvement in the fight that led to the death of the Pole. A man was stabbed in the car park of Fjarðarkaup in Hafnarfjörður. The men will appear in court later today. This information was confirmed by Chief Inspector…
Applying for school transport support from now on to Kela – ensures faster processing
Changes to the School Transport Support Act will enter into force on August 1, 2023, as a result of which there will be changes to the application process. Until now, students have submitted their applications to their high schools. After this, the schools have checked the applications, issued coupons and recorded the information about the…
The police charge a 32-year-old man with murdering Emilie Meng
The police have charged a 32-year-old man with the murder and rape of Emilie Meng in 2016. It is the same man who is charged with the custodial rape of a 13-year-old girl in South West Zealand during the weekend of April 15-16. The police have informed Emilie Meng’s family about the charges, the police…
Massive delays at Copenhagen Airport due to lack of air traffic controllers
Roots in the pandemicThe airport is unsure when the situation will return to normal, and it expects delays to continue throughout this week. The problem has arisen because air traffic controllers have refused to take extra shifts after months of overtime due to staff shortages. This has thrown state-owned Naviair and the air traffic controller…
Garðabær Municipality will accept up to 180 refugees
According to the agreement signed today by Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Market, and Almar Guðmundsson, Mayor of Garðabær, the city has decided to take in up to 180 refugees. Such information was provided in a communiqué posted on the website of the Government Council. This is the eleventh agreement on…
Temporary closure of Seltún
Seltún in Krýsuvík, frequented by many tourists, will be closed in May due to construction works. The plan is to rebuild the walking platform, which is the only safe path leading to geothermally active springs in the area. Information about the closure was given in a communiqué from the city of Hafnarfjörður. The Krýsuvík area…
This is how Friends leaked information about bullied children to Tiktok
In a series of high-profile reviews, Ekot’s reporters have Sven Carlsson and Sascha Granberg revealed how Swedish companies leaked sensitive information to social media. Apoteket and Apotea have stopped the transfers and the Swedish Data Protection Authority has initiated several supervisory cases which are still ongoing. Now it turns out that the problem also existed…
Russian trawler suspected of espionage
As reported by Morgunblaðið, at least one of the 50 Russian ships suspected of spying in the legal waters of the Nordic countries is also believed to have operated in Iceland. A team of journalists from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark recently produced a document that proves the involvement of Russian fishing vessels in acts…
Prince Joachim comments on Danish rearmament
According to the Danish queen’s second son Prince Joachim, the world is now moving into a new modern age, which necessitates that Denmark rethink its strategy again. In a recent interview with Information og Weekendavisen at the Danish embassy in Berlin, he told reporters: “To be honest: we didn’t want to go into rearmament between…
First day of summer – Sumardagurinn fyrsti
Today, April 20, Iceland celebrates the first day of summer – Sumardagurinn fyrsti. The beginning of summer always falls on the first Thursday after April 18. Icelanders have been celebrating the first day of summer since 1921, and it is one of 11 official holidays in Iceland, which are usually public holidays. According to the…
More than half a million square meters of prime office space is empty in the capital region
Of the 4.2 million office spaces in these areas, 528,000 square meters were vacant. The lowest vacancy rates in the first quarter of this year were in Pasila and Keilaniemi. The average vacancy rate was 4.5 percent in Pasila and 8 percent in Keilaniemi. The highest vacancy rate was in Pitäjänmäki, where every fourth office…
The former CEO of a hacked therapy center receives a three-month suspended prison sentence
The district court found the defendant’s actions particularly reprehensible due to the scope of the data security breach and the sensitive nature of the related information.
Danish defense saw Russian vessels near the pipeline before the Nord Stream explosion
Shortly before the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up near Bornholm in September 2022, the defense had knowledge of Russian ships in the area. Dagbladet’s document review Information reveals that a Danish defense patrol boat took 112 photos of Russian vessels in the area around the explosions. In the area of the explosionThe pictures were…
It’s going to be a sunny week in the north
Over the next few days, southerly winds will prevail with rain or drizzle, and there will also be fog as warm and humid air over the country is expected to come in from the tropics. This information comes from a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. There will be no significant rainfall in the north-eastern…
Gas detected near the source of the Múlakvísl river
Hydrogen sulfide was detected near the source of the Múlakvísl River in the Katlajökull glacier on Thursday. Information about this appeared on the website of the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. It also says that the electrical conductivity in the river is not unusually high, but is expected to increase. The electrical conductivity of water indicates the…
Gas detected near the source of the Múlakvísl river
Hydrogen sulfide was detected near the source of the Múlakvísl River in the Katlajökull glacier on Thursday. Information about this appeared on the website of the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. It also says that the electrical conductivity in the river is not unusually high, but is expected to increase. The electrical conductivity of water indicates the…
According to the study, thousands of people removed from the credit register in December 2022 already have new payment defaults
Unfortunately, the likelihood of a new default appears to be 13 times higher for people whose credit reports have been cleared due to the new credit reporting law. The updated Credit Information Act, which entered into force at the end of 2022, requires that payment defaults must be removed from credit information within one month…
The police suspect three parliamentary candidates of revealing state secrets
According to the police, the confidential information has been published on social media.
THE WEEK: The acquittal in Södertälje and the first Crown witness tells it himself
The 17-year-old boy who was sentenced to closed youth care for the murder at the Delta gym in central Stockholm was released at gunpoint on Thursday when he was on his way to the dentist. Now he is wanted. This is the second time in just over two months that a release has taken place…
Older adults perceive artificial intelligence as more human-like than younger adults: Research
“The results of this study on computer-generated AI speech suggest that older adults may be at greater risk of being abused,” says Dr. Björn Herrmann, Baycrest Canada’s Director of Hearing Aging Research, a researcher at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute, and lead author of this study. “Although this area of research is still in its infancy,…
The shooting range – The murder in Segeltorp | Part 1/3
In October 2018, cousins Shayan and Dia Gaff have been to a restaurant in Segeltorp. On the way to the car, a man on a scooter opens fire. Shayan collapses in front of Dia as a result of multiple shots. His life cannot be saved. The police’s view is that the killer acted as a…
At the port of Nausthamar on Vestmannaeyjar, the car went into the water
The driver of the car that pulled off the quay was fished out of the water in the port area by divers. The man was alone in the car. Police Superintendent Jóhannes Ólafsson of Vestmannaeyjar confirmed the information to mbl.is. The man was unconscious, resuscitation was carried out, but it was unsuccessful and the man…
At the port of Nausthamar on Vestmannaeyjar, the car went into the water
The driver of the car that pulled off the quay was fished out of the water in the port area by divers. The man was alone in the car. Police Superintendent Jóhannes Ólafsson of Vestmannaeyjar confirmed the information to mbl.is. The man was unconscious, resuscitation was carried out, but it was unsuccessful and the man…
The best advice and tricks for tile cleaning in Denmark
Cleaning tiles can be a tedious and time-consuming task. You scrub and scrub, but the dirt doesn’t budge. You want your home to look its best, but you struggle to make your tiles shine. But with the right know-how, it doesn’t have to be such a difficult and impossible task. It is possible. Here we…
Overpaid study support can be repaid during April 2023
Students whose 2022 income exceeds the annual limit can return overpaid subsidies by the end of April. Excess paid support, i.e. study allowance and housing allowance, must be repaid no later than Sunday 30 April 2023. The annual income limit and the provision for voluntary repayment do not apply to general housing allowance. – Last…
Researchers claim that artificial intelligence will soon overtake humans
In fact, it can answer almost any query put to it. However, this is just the beginning. An artificial intelligence researcher has said that “everyone would drown” if artificial intelligence is allowed to proliferate uncontrollably. On the surface, an AI chatbot is a really useful tool that can increase human efficiency and productivity. It can…
What you can use a social intranet for
A social intranet is an internal communication tool used by organizations to enable collaboration, knowledge sharing and teamwork between employees. The use of social intranets has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the rise of work and needs for more effective communication channels. Here are some tips on how to use and social…
Some German companies now offer work from holiday destinations
So far, however, only 3.3 percent of the workforce at companies that offer this option have used it. Among the service providers, 10 percent of the companies interviewed offer work from holiday destinations. In industry, the figure is 8 percent, while in trade it is only 2 percent. According to the survey, the duration varies…
Clinics will be closed on Easter
During the Easter period, from Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday, healthcare facilities in the capital will be closed. Health centers will be closed from 6 to 10 April. However, despite these changes, the Heilsugæsla Information Center in the capital district will be open daily from 8:00 to 22:00. In addition, support services will be provided…
Many roads are impassable or closed
According to the latest information from the Roads Authority, many roads in the east are impassable or closed. In many places there is a high risk of snow or mud avalanches, the situation is being monitored. In the east, the weather forecast is very bad. There is snow, ice or slush on the roads. The…
The study shows that surgery patient injuries have decreased in Finland
The quality of surgical procedures and patient safety can be assessed by measuring the frequency of patient injuries related to surgeries in relation to the number of surgeries performed. A registry study conducted in Finland concluded that the trend of patient injuries related to surgical procedures had decreased over the course of five years. Patient…
People who hesitate about vaccines have a more positive attitude to statistical information than to communication based on vaccination experiences
The study found that the less confident people were in the safety of vaccines, the more they based their decisions on the experiences of others rather than statistical data. The study investigated whether people who hesitated to get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines were more receptive to vaccine information based on other people’s experiences and…
Last night, 50 tourists in the south of the country needed help
Yesterday evening in the south of Iceland there were tragic weather conditions. According to Jón Þór Víglundsson, Information Officer for ICE-SAR Landsbjörg, there have been multiple calls to Pétursey below the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and rescue teams have helped nearly 50 people in the area. All the calls concerned people in cars who had problems with…
Field’s shooter pleads insanity at trial in June
The trial of the gunman who terrorized the Field’s shopping center last July and caused the death of three people will begin on June 12 at the Copenhagen District Court. A verdict is expected on the sixth and final day of the trial on July 5 – just two days after the anniversary of the…