Tag: Inuit
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A Finnish study highlights the high risk of suicide in depressed patients after discharge from the hospital
The study highlights the critical importance of continuous care when transitioning from hospital to outpatient care. “Patients are often admitted to the hospital precisely because of the risk of suicide. Our results clearly show that the risk does not necessarily go away after the end of hospital treatment. The transition phase from hospital to outpatient…
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"A digitally secure life" The game kicks off a new season of improving cyber security skills
With the growing importance of digital security in our connected society, this game serves as a critical tool for individuals to learn how to identify and effectively respond to cyber security threats. The latest content focuses on scenarios that an organization's information security officer may face, and provides hands-on experience in risk management, continuity planning,…
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Finland's foreign policy: actions speak louder than words in Gaza, says SDP representative Nasima Razmyar
However, we must keep in mind that UNRWA is not an ordinary aid organization, and the conditions are far from ordinary. UNRWA is the primary provider of basic services and critical humanitarian aid to Gazans, and Gaza is currently at war. Even before hostilities broke out, many Palestinians relied solely on UN support. Gaza's infrastructure…
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VR cancels long-distance train service due to severe frost, offers compensation
This decision has been made to maintain efficient travel this coming weekend and the following week. Under normal conditions, VR operates approximately 200 long-distance train services daily. Most of the cancellations concern the routes between Helsinki and Kupitta, Tampere and Pori, and Seinäjoki and Vaasa. Maid TyyniläVR's head of long-distance transport says: “The freed equipment…
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Digital euro and mobile instant payment solution: A secure future for Europe’s digitizing economy
Consumers now expect payments that are efficient, user-friendly and immediate. Currently, the European payment world is discussing the digital euro, which is designed as a supplement to cash. This digital counterpart will not only strengthen Europe’s strategic independence in day-to-day affairs, but also stimulate competition within the Eurozone. Throughout the two-year research phase, which ends…
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Education for reconciliation requires that we “know where we are”
A sunny morning in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) last October more than 100 university students, the two of us and other university instructors gathered near the shore of kisiskâciwan-sĂ®pĂ® (North Saskatchewan River) in the Riverdale neighborhood. Join our group where Cree elder Phillip Campiou, a cultural custodian, and members of the Riverdale Community League Truth and Reconciliation…
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Pak: Human rights body condemns attack on Christian family, demands justice
Faisalabad [Pakistan], July 24 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has condemned the attack on Jamil Masih and his family. The HRFP raised concerns for their safety and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice. The attack on Jamil Masih, 58, and his family took place in Chak 269 village of Toba Tek Singh…
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Google I/O Keynote
The new feature brings all the information a user could possibly need into one place, including information about traffic simulations, bike lanes, complex intersections, parking and more. Magic Editor and Magic Compose Google’s Magic Editor feature uses artificial intelligence to make more complex edits on specific parts of photos, such as the foreground or background,…
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You can now buy medicines in Spain with a Finnish electronic prescription
Aragon basque country Extremadura Canary Islands Catalonia Community of Madrid. Elsewhere in Spain, such as on the Costa del Sol, which is popular with Finns, the introduction of the service is still being prepared. Accordingly, it is now possible to buy medicines in Finland also with a Spanish electronic prescription. In addition to Spain, Finnish…
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Three out of four Finns want increased Kela compensation
It is worth noting that those with the lowest income are the most willing to use significantly more private health services if they are reimbursed for a significantly larger share of the visit costs. “Kela reimbursement is very cost-effective. A Kela-reimbursed visit is significantly cheaper for the public sector than a visit to a health…
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UN to Denmark: Stop being racist towards Greenlanders!
Greenlandic member of parliament not surprisedTzay pointed out that Greenlanders are overrepresented in homelessness and removal statistics, and that tests used to assess parental suitability do not take culture or language into account. The results do not surprise Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, Member of Parliament in the Folketing on behalf of the Greenlandic party Siumut. She constantly…
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2022 parliamentary election collection: Enhedslisten warns the prime minister to stick to the left bloc
Enhedslist’s political rapporteur Mai Villadsen has called on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen not to go outside the red bloc in her efforts to form a new government. After the results, she admitted to DR that she finds it difficult to see any common ground between her party and Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s new party, the Moderates.…
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Danish News Round-Up: The Danish Parliament must consider proposals for a bereavement plan
On August 23, a citizens’ motion emerged outlining a plan to offer support to families during the critical period immediately following the sudden death of the mother or father. In less than a month, the proposal gained an impressive 50,000 supporters. Support for bereaved familiesIn the days, weeks and months after a child loses one…
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The French food company Danone is withdrawing from the Russian dairy sector
French multinational Danone said on Friday it plans to transfer control of its dairy and plant-based operations in Russia, keeping only its infant nutrition division. The company was one of the few multinationals to remain in Russia after the Ukraine war broke out in February. Food company Danone said the move to transfer effective control…
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Finland’s forests must be used actively, versatilely and sustainably, says the draft strategy
It sets four goals: Finland as a competitive operating environment for the new and responsible forest industry. Forests are used actively, versatilely and sustainably. The vitality, diversity and adaptability of forests are strengthened. Knowledge-based competence and leadership are strengthened. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry pointed out that the background of the renewal of the…
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The Finnish government offers loans and guarantees of up to 10 billion euros to electricity producers
The system would be valid until the end of next year and would offer loans on a case-by-case basis with a repayment period of up to two years on stricter terms than market conditions, the details of which will be clarified on Monday. The government will discuss the proposal in its plenary session today. “Taxpayers’…
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Eurowings and Air France will start direct flights from DĂĽsseldorf and Paris to Kittila in December
– We are happy that both Air France and Eurowings are expanding their flight offer to Kittilä! Last year’s lively winter season and 2019’s higher number of charter flights showed that tourism in Lapland continues to grow, says Jani JolkkonenDirector of Finavia Airport Networks. Airlines have noticed an increase in demand from Central Europe to…
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‘The Satanic Verses’ at #1 on the Danish bestseller list after the stabbing of the novelist Salman Rushdie
Most people, if they are honest, find Salman Rushdie’s books difficult to read. Let’s face it, he’s not Dan Brown or JK Rowling: he makes demands on the reader. “Great, he stood up to the theocrats, but I’m amazed they understood it well enough to prevail. I found it a jumble of words,” noted one…
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Denmark to get a border with Canada?
Step from Denmark to CanadaThe two nations have apparently drawn a border across Hans Island (or Tartupaluk in Inuit), dividing it between Greenland and the Canadian territory of Nunavut – an interesting side note is that Greenland is the largest constituency in the world… followed by Nunavut. “It’s a good example of how, when you…
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macOS Ventura adds Stage Manager, the ability to use iPhone as a webcam
It is a Mission Control upgrade that you can enable from the command center (and you can disable it if you wish). Unlike Mission Control, which displayed all open programs on the screen, Stage Manager keeps your current application in focus and groups others by category. You can basically live in this view while continuing…
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CPH STAGE 2022: This scene has no boundaries!
Writing a preview of a theater festival is not unlike trying to understand a piece of performance dance or art. Evaluating the work as a whole does not always yield benefits, but analyzing parts of it does. This can often require the author / viewer to re-evaluate everything they thought they knew. In short: annoying.…
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The Finnish government begins a historic parliamentary debate on NATO
According to Finland and Sweden, joining the Defense Alliance would promote the long-term stability of the Baltic Sea and increase the deterrent effect of Finland’s defense by consolidating it into NATO’s common defense. According to the report, the Finnish-Swedish Defense League would not be comparable to or replace NATO membership. “The report forms the basis…
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EU transport ministers coordinate the EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the transport sector
Ministers will discuss a coordinated EU response to Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the transport sector. The aim of the meeting is to create a common EU-level picture of national measures taken or planned in the transport sector following the war in Ukraine and to find ways to strengthen EU coordination of these measures.…
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It’s time for Canada Infrastructure Bank to take back its public purpose
The Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB), a federal state financial institution, opened its doors five years ago with great promise, promising to invest $ 35 billion in investments for “the next generation of infrastructure that Canadians need.” But instead of investing public money in public services, CIB has instead privatized our water, transportation and electricity. For…
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Finland is streamlining residence permit procedures for non-EU students
Jarmo Tiukkanen, the director of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labor, informed the broadcaster that the changes are expected to take effect on 1 April. “This should be possible, but we will have to wait until the bill is discussed and approved by parliament,” he added. The most significant change is that students would…
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The growing need for support challenges the realization of equality in education
The Education Evaluation Center FINEEC has compiled a publication on equality and equity in education. The publication deals with the differentiation of know-how, equality of opportunity and the accessibility and inclusion of education, mainly on the basis of evaluation data produced by FINEEC in recent years. FINEEC also makes recommendations to address deficiencies. According to…
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The University of Helsinki offers an online course on the ethics of artificial intelligence in Finnish and Swedish
Massive open online course Ethics of artificial intelligence will open in Finnish and Swedish on 23 November in connection with the Ministry of Finance’s information policy seminar. The course helps public administrations, businesses and citizens to understand what the ethical use of artificial intelligence means and what it requires of both society and the individual.…
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Local Elections 2021: A taxing process, for sure
The sentiment “no taxation without representation” has been popping up a fair bit in the build-up to the American War of Independence … sorry, local and regional elections on November 16. David Zepernick, a Radikale councillor in Frederiksberg who passionately wants more foreigners to exercise their right to vote, is fond of the sentiment. And…