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Finnish Prime Minister Orpo headed to the summit of the European political community in Spain
Among other things, the EU’s defense capabilities and increasing Europe’s competitiveness are on the agenda of the meeting.
Explanation: The majority of MPs want well-off people to keep the child benefit
The majority of MPs think that wealthy families should continue to receive Finland’s general child allowance, according to Yle’s new study.
MoFA receives a copy of identification from Sweden’s new ambassador to the UAE
ABU DHABI, 3 October 2023 (WAM) — Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, Deputy Under-Secretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Fredrik Floren, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the United Arab Emirates. Alshamisi wished the new ambassador success in carrying out his duties and improving…
Snuff smuggling collapses after the reform of the nicotine bag law
The widespread availability of strong nicotine pouches in Finland has significantly reduced the smuggling of oral tobacco products from neighboring Sweden.
Vetenskapsradion In depth about the Nobel laureates
The 2023 edition of the Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded. It was Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier, active at Lund University since 1992, who were awarded the prize for their discovery of electrons in flash lighting. Hear Vetenskapsradion Deep in the player.
Right now: The Nobel Prize in Physics is announced
This year’s winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics is now presented. The Icecube telescope, which makes it possible to study neutrinos, has been mentioned as a possible winner. Ekot broadcasts directly.
Economic forecast: The price of food will finally start to fall next year
According to a recent report by PTT, the economic research institute of Pellervo, the price of food will decrease by approximately two percent in 2024.
Iceland supports the development of geothermal power plants in Poland and other countries
Arctic Green Energy, based in Iceland, is implementing eight projects in Poland. Each project involves the construction of power plants in which geothermal energy is used to heat homes. It is estimated that the total production capacity of these projects in Poland will be approximately 240 megawatts. For comparison, the Nesjavellir power plant has a…
A vehicle of a German expedition in Iceland caused damage to a protected natural area
A video recently posted on YouTube by German tourist Peter Ruppert has sparked a lot of criticism and comments. Ruppert, who runs the YouTube channel Pete Ruppert Universe, traveled through the Icelandic wilderness in a converted military truck. When the truck got stuck, Rupper posted a video of the effort to get the truck out…
STT: A Swedish gang is suspected of smuggling drugs into Finland
Authorities believe the incident is related to the seizure of a large number of weapons in Sweden last spring.
Niinistö headed to Portugal for a meeting with EU presidents
The informal two-day meeting starts on Thursday.
EXTRA: New witnesses when the Tove case is taken up in the Court of Appeal
In this extra episode, we return to the murder of Tove in Vetlanda. She was murdered after a night out last fall. In April, an 18-year-old girl, whom we’ll call Matilda, and a 20-year-old girl, who we’ll call Jennifer, were sentenced to life in prison for murder – both deny it. The appeal hearing has…
Finland is practicing a mass migration event
Various government agencies are testing their capabilities in the face of a sudden wave of migrants.
IS: A 21-year-old woman is suspected of kidnapping a newborn
The police suspect a young woman of kidnapping a baby last week in Huittini, Ilta-Sanomat reports.
Ninja sent sex pic to roommate – accidentally posted it on Facebook
Reporter: Petra Cavini Producer: Jonatan Loxdal Final mix: Krister Orreteg The reality is made by the production company Filt.
One million people in the center of Warsaw
Icelanders see the political situation in Poland in a slightly simplified way, or maybe it’s just us who think it is very complicated… As we can read on the RÚV website, over a million Poles took part in a march in support of the opposition in Warsaw today. According to the city authorities, it was…
Orpo: Street violence was partly caused by the failed integration of immigrants
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) said on Sunday that his government is planning tougher punishments and other measures to ensure that gang crime in Finland does not explode like it did in Sweden.
ABC of baby swimming – episode 1
How to prepare for the first trip to the swimming pool with a baby? What to take with you? Should a child have a swimsuit? What rules apply to Icelandic swimming pools? We received answers to the above questions and even more from the Reykjavík Swim Academy team, i.e. from Marta and Mateusz. In this…
Helsinki-Vantaa’s security personnel will leave work on Thursday
The public and welfare sector union (JHL), the Pro union and the Industry union will all organize walkouts next Thursday.
This is how gross gang violence has taken root in Sweden Good morning World
Hear a conversation with Christoffer Bohman, former local police area manager in Sollentuna, Järva and Eskilstuna and now active at the “Ideas for Life” Foundation and Michael Tärnfalk, researcher in social work at Uppsala University and the government’s investigator of the sociologist education. Program manager: Jesper LindauBroadcast in Godmorgon world October 1, 2023.
Explosion in Ankara – on the same day as the parliament opens
An explosion was reported in the government quarters in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The explosion occurs on the same day that the Turkish parliament opens after the summer break.
Árböðin swimming pool on the banks of the Hvítá River
Mannverk is preparing to build a swimming pool in Laugarás in Bláskógabyggð. It will be located in the Árnes region, on the banks of the Hvítá River. “In 2015 we were fortunate to find a unique property in this wonderful location, which offers a range of opportunities in an environment rich in beauty, geothermal energy…
It is more difficult for foreigners to find a job in Iceland
As RÚV reports, foreigners currently make up almost 50% of the unemployed in Iceland, while they only make up 15-20% of the population. “This shows that foreigners in Iceland face additional obstacles when looking for a job,” says Katrín Ólafsdóttir, assistant professor of economics at Reykjavik University. The overrepresentation of immigrants in the unemployment register…
Election Lamplighter
On the Latarnik Wyborczy website you can easily compare your views with the answers provided by electoral committees. This website is prepared by the Center for Civic Education. It is the largest educational non-governmental organization in Poland, which has been operating for over 28 years. The creators of this website prepare statements regarding the most…
The survey reveals a gender divide due to restrictions on the right to strike
The political historian told Uutissuomalai that Finnish men are generally politically more right-wing.
LIVE PODCAST: Oscar Jonsson on the final weeks of the Ukrainian offensive
The war scientist Oscar Jonsson at the Norwegian Defense University believes that it is a matter of weeks before the fighting enters a more low-intensity phase. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is pushing forward “the last war”, but the question is how far Russian capabilities will go. Oscar Jonsson’s…
The Minister of Labor promises that the labor market reforms will proceed despite the recession; unions announce more walkouts
Labor Minister Arto Satonen (NCP) was confident that the economy would return to growth by the time the reforms planned by the government come into effect.
The survey shows little trust in Orpo’s government – or the opposition
Confidence in the ability of the government led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s NCP to remain in office throughout its term is significantly lower than in other recent governments.
Women’s employment increases, men’s unemployment increases in August
However, the gender gap was clear, women’s employment increased significantly, by 49,000 compared to the previous year, while men’s employment remained almost unchanged. The number of employed men decreased by 4,000 compared to the previous year,” pointed out Tatu LeskinenSenior statistician at Statistics Finland. “It is worth noting that during the same period the number…
Melodikrysset with Anna Charlotta Gunnarson
This week’s musical crossword puzzle. Complete the cross plan and compete for honor and great prizes. Every Saturday at 10.03 you can listen to Melodikrysset in P4.
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…
Criticism of the Prime Minister’s speech to the nation
In this podcast you meet David Druid and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot’s domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin from the P3 Club. Together, there…
Ukraine awarded Halla-aho an honorary medal
The award is the country’s second highest honor for a foreign citizen.
Right now: Ulf Kristersson is holding a press conference with the Minister of Justice
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson holds a press conference together with Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer. The press conference is held after today’s meeting with Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén and National Police Chief Anders Thornberg. The meeting takes place after discussions about how the military can help to combat gang violence.
Inflation in Finland is slowing down slightly, while the euro area has seen its lowest level in two years
Inflation slowed slightly this month in Finland.
Lukas Moodysson – a childlike optimist
In his latest film, “Together 99”, he lets the characters from the collective comedy Together (2000) see each other again 24 years later. The idea attracted Lukas Moodysson, 54, who himself is in a special phase in his life. A phase where everything could be reconsidered. Or not. In 1998, he debuted with the teenage…
Security guards need more training, the working group states
The group did not specify how much security training should be expanded, but noted that guards need more guidance on the legal requirements for the use of physical force.
Finland continues the preparatory year for foreign children to improve their Finnish skills
Currently, immigrant children with little or no Finnish language skills usually spend one school year in preparatory classes before they move on to general education.
The Supreme Administrative Court approved the dismissal of the former auditor
The Parliament unanimously dismissed Tytti Yli-Viikari in 2021.
This is what you need to know about the pension this autumn – big questions special
The Swedish Pensions Authority’s Agneta Claesson and Pensionsnyheter’s Mikael Nyman answer questions about how the recession has affected our pension money, what is important to consider if you have worked abroad and several other listener questions. Ekonomiakuten is the podcast that gives you the best tips for saving money and answers your questions about personal…
Immigrants and women clean up in this country
The living conditions of people working in the cleaning industry are poor – according to the director of Varða, a labor market research institute. Their health and financial situation is much worse than that of other people. The Varða Institute today published a report on the status and living conditions of cleaning workers in Iceland.…
Translators are beginning to fear artificial intelligence
“For us, it’s simply a way for the company to reduce costs,” says Guðrún C. Emilsdóttir, president of the Association of Interpreters and Translators (Bandalag þýðenda og túlka – ÞOT). The Swedish audiobook streaming subscription service Storytel has just entrusted a team of literary translators with proofreading the so-called machine translations created by artificial intelligence.…
Assault on a guest of the ’78 Association conference
The day before yesterday evening, an invited guest of a conference organized by the Icelandic Queer People’s Association was attacked. The ’78 organization reported the incident in a Facebook post. Police and an ambulance were called to the scene and the victim was taken to hospital. The attack probably occurred because the person was wearing…
Hear the prime minister’s speech about the wave of violence
Ekot’s live broadcast from Thursday 28 September. Program manager: Helena Groll. Contributor: Ekot’s political commentator Fredrik Furtenbach.
Migri checks the residence permits of foreign students retroactively
Migri has been conducting post-decision inspections of selected license holders since 2017, but now plans to do it more systematically with the help of automatic monitoring.
Latest news about the wave of violence directly in Studio Ett
Studio Ett broadcasts about the wave of violence over Sweden. Hear the panel answer listeners’ questions. Cast: Police Chief Carin Götblad, journalist and writer Lasse Wierup and P3 Krim’s Mariela Quintana Melin
EXTRA: Three murdered in less than twelve hours
The wave of violence continues and escalates. In less than twelve hours, three people die in Stockholm and Uppsala as a result of gang conflicts. “When you don’t think it can get worse, it does,” a very experienced police officer in Stockholm tells us. During September 2023, eleven people have so far been shot dead.…
The Finnish president and foreign minister will meet their Latvian and French counterparts
“We are like-minded countries, but we are also countries facing similar geopolitical challenges,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said.
It is necessary for the wave of violence to end
Simon AndrénEkot’s crime reporter, and Fredrik FurtenbachEkot’s domestic policy commentator, talks about how the politicians want to face the emergency situation. Host: Robin Olin Guests: Simon Andrén, Ekot’s crime reporter, and Fredrik Furtenbach, Ekot’s domestic policy commentator Producers: Karl Kadhammar, Catarina Spåre Gustafsson and Marina Nilsson Malmström With clips from: Aftonbladet, TV4, and the YouTube…
In August, apartment prices fell from the previous year
The Financial Supervisory Authority also announced that the mortgage ceiling will remain.
The occupiers of the University of Helsinki will remain in place until the president’s arrival at the defense event
“At no point have we sought to prevent the use of the space. We have proposed the idea of sharing the space to the university,” the protesters said.
Three dead in twelve hours | Ekot broadcasts directly
Cast: Simon Andréncrime reporter at Ekot, Lotta Naeseniusreporter P4 Uppland, Fredrik Hilmered and Anna-Karin Lodin, reporters P4 Stockholm. Also listen to the police Jale Poljareviushead of intelligence region Mitt and Towe Häggpress spokesperson for the Stockholm region. Host: Marcus Nilsson Producer: Ausi Petrelius Technician: Sophie Andersson Aired September 28, 2023
Witchcraft in Iceland
You can summon money using a stolen coin, an ancient symbol drawn on the skin of a black cat, using a sea mouse and the menstrual blood of a maiden. All these things together will make you rich. This is what the old Icelandic grimoire, or magical book of spells, says. What else were the…
Return of the Mysterious King
The king’s criminal friends Mohammed VI goes nowhere without his best friends. The German heavy criminal brothers who also practice MMA are not the company the population wants for their king. Titti and Ebba try to find out where the story of Mohammed VI begins and why he is called the world’s most timid monarch.…
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…
Syke: Livelihoods and nature in danger when Lapland warms up quickly, irreversibly
According to the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), many species may disappear as temperatures rise in the coming decades.
The authority announces the delay in processing the nuclear waste facility’s permit
The Swedish Radiation Protection Agency granted permission to start mining the Onkalo disposal facility in 2021.
Two opposition parties will vote the government’s confidence in healthcare and care for the elderly
Both parties, the Center and Movement Now, said they wanted to make sure public services were available.
Prime Minister meets labor market leaders; both sides emphasize the need for open dialogue
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) met for the first time with the leaders of trade unions and business life amid the increasing tension of the labor market reforms planned by the government.
Ekot broadcasts directly: Court of Appeal verdict on hit-and-run in Gothenburg
Two brothers were charged in the district court for driving their mother to death. One of the sons was convicted of murder, while his brother was acquitted. Listen to the broadcast in the player above.
The Russian Åland consulate is under scrutiny when a petition to abolish it goes to parliament
On a political level, there have been attempts to close the Russian Åland consulate in the past.
The Supreme Court rejected the appeal application of the former auditor
The former head of the Audit Office is still awaiting a three-month suspended sentence for embezzlement and abuse of office.
The protection of the gang leader Rawa Majid in Turkey
Turkey Correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström tells how it happens when gang criminals succeed in obtaining Turkish citizenship. Also hear why the situation has become increasingly difficult for Rawa Majid, who according to the police controls the criminal network Foxtrot from Turkey. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Johan Mathias Sommarström, Turkey correspondent Producers: Kim Hessius, Katja Magnusson,…
The Yle Areena application will soon require logging in
Yleisradio wants to improve its content offering.
Right now: Sweden meets Italy in the Olympic qualifier
At 17.37-21.40 in P4 Soccer, Nations League Women17.45 Italy-Sweden (Linn Nenzén, Johan Elmander and Emanuel Nashed) Speedway, SM final 2:219.00 Dackarna-Västervik (47-43) (Jan Rindstig and Patrik Wirengård) Ice hockey, SHL men19.00Modo-HV71 (Christer Jonasson)Frölunda-Linköping (Christian Olsson) Hosts: Johan Bengts and Selma Jennervall
Helsinki is rethinking the fence design of the iconic statue
Some residents said the proposed structure was too large, while others suggested it would be too easy to climb.
The NBI is investigating a former employee of Business Finland who is suspected of embezzlement
The news has said that Business Finland suspects its former employee of embezzling almost five million dollars while working in the US office.
Trump’s new plan to retake the White House
USA Correspondent Ginna Lindberg tells about Donald Trump’s three keys to winning in 2024. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Ginna Lindberg Producers: Katja Magnusson and Ludvig Jansson With clips from: Fox News, Tucker Carlson interview on X, Fox 2 Detroit, CNBC, NBC, Fox 11, Today, Independent
Violence in Uppsala – the police hold a press conference
After the recent wave of violence, the police in Uppsala are holding a press conference today. The focus of the press conference will be on the current situation and how the police are working forward. Christer Birgersson, head of command for the special event, Magnus Berggren, deputy chief prosecutor in Uppsala and Jale Poljarevius, head…
The rape case in Billdal
This is the story of an unusually violent assault and rape of an eight-year-old girl in Billdal outside Gothenburg. The perpetrator has disappeared without a trace, but despite the years passing, the police do not give up. A year before the statute of limitations expires and the perpetrator can go free forever, there will be…
IS: Police suspect controversial former advisor of human trafficking
The suspicion is related to the relationship of former Jyväskylä city councilor Teemu Torssonen with his ex-spouse, Ilta-Sanomat reports.
The Consumer Disputes Board says "unreasonable" electricity contracts can be terminated
Consumers should now be able to cancel expensive fixed-term electricity contracts without large fines.
The mayor of Helsinki denies having committed a crime: "I was the one who called the police"
The suspected crime is related to the activities of a non-governmental organization, whose board is also chaired by mayor Juhana Vartiainen.
The United States adds three Finnish companies to Russia’s blacklist
According to the US Department of Commerce, three Finnish companies have been part of a supply chain that supplies components to a St. Petersburg company that manufactures drones for Russian military intelligence.
One third of Icelanders have not traveled within the country
One third of Icelanders have not traveled domestically this summer, and indeed have not traveled domestically for at least seventeen years. This is reflected in a national survey conducted by Gallup. It shows that more than half of the population traveled abroad this summer, down from last year when sixty percent […]
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.…
The new prison will replace Litla-Hraun
As reported by RÚV, a new prison will be built in place of the largest prison in Iceland, Litla-Hraun. The construction of the new facility will cost ISK 7 billion. In the coming months, the number of cells at Sogn Women’s Prison will be increased from 21 to 35. Justice Minister Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir announced major…
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…
In an interview with the Washington Post, Finnish FM Valtonen discusses Russia’s future, Sweden’s NATO bid
Finland’s foreign minister sat down for an interview with the Washington Post when he visited New York last week at the UN General Assembly.
The Prime Minister of Estonia and the FM of France will visit Finland this week
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo will discuss, among other things, border security, the security situation in the Baltic Sea region and support for Ukraine.
Right now: The Minister of Infrastructure is holding a press conference in Stenungsund
Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlsson (KD) holds a press conference in Stenungsund after the landslide on the E6 road this weekend. During the day, the minister visited the area together with the king and the governor of Västra Götaland. Hear the press conference in the player above.
Explanation: The majority of foreign workers would consider leaving Finland if the government’s immigration policy comes into force
Those who responded to the survey said they were particularly worried about plans to cancel a residence permit if the holder is unemployed for three months.
Tax administration: Almost 1 million pay tax at the wrong rate
The authority advises taxpayers to check their tax cards up to date in order to avoid unpleasant surprises later.
The slide on the E6 – that’s how dangerous the quick clay is
Ekot’s reporter Jan Andersson tells what he saw when he was on site at the E6 after the crash. Aerial images show how the large crack in the ground continues several hundred meters, over a gas station next door, where trucks have overturned when the asphalt gives way, and then through a hamburger restaurant where…
The king and the infrastructure minister on site at E6 in Stenungsund | Ekot broadcasts directly
After Saturday’s race on the E6 outside Stenungsund, the king visited Carl XVI Gustaf and Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson the place. – When a dramatic event like this happens, I want to get here and find out what happened and how people are doing. There are a lot of victims, but thankfully no fatalities,…
University students start a nationwide protest against government cuts
Demonstrators will take over university campuses across the country on Monday to protest the government’s planned cuts in study and housing allowances and the possible introduction of tuition fees.
Monday papers: Resistance to budget cuts, the new NATO ambassador and parenting in Finland
Vantaa welfare service council has joined the criticism of the government’s budget cuts, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
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.
Lubricating oil and cat litter: See Finland’s most popular Wolt orders
Finns increasingly use couriers to get things done.
The authorities hold a press conference after the crash on the E6
The municipality of Stenungsund, the police, the rescue service and the Swedish Transport Administration are holding a press conference after the landslide on the E6 which occurred on the night of Saturday.
Unions announce new industrial action to oppose government policies
The plan to cancel work-based residence permits after three months of unemployment is one of the new rules that have angered unions.
The Minister of Finance blames the current borrowing on the previous government
The accumulated deficits during several election periods have inflated Finland’s national debt to around 150 billion euros.
Autumn magic of skyr
Rain, wind, getting darker and colder. We are standing on the threshold of another Icelandic winter. But there’s no need to complain, you just have to make a skyrnik. Skyr is a dairy product, made from skimmed milk, rich in protein. It is also an excellent source of calcium. It also contains large amounts of…
Melodikrysset with Annika Jankell
This week’s musical crossword. Complete the cross plan and compete for honor and great prizes. Every Saturday at 10.03 you can listen to Melodikrysset in P4.
The gender issue that divides the government
This week’s listener question is about what happens if all members of the Riksdag are absent from a vote. And then it becomes the E-Type bonanza! In this podcast you meet David Druid and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own…
Finland’s largest trade union will start a demonstration against the state budget next week with regional walkouts and demonstrations
The campaign of SAK, the confederation of trade unions, is organized as a protest against the budget cuts planned by the government.
Diamant Salihu on “Taelgia”: Like getting punched in the stomach
Parallel to the recent intensive news reporting on the escalating shooting deaths, space is now also being given to a story in fiction about the same world, with script and direction by Jens Östberg. The place is therefore Södertälje and the series moves primarily in the large group of Syrians and Assyrians who live there.…
Carl-Einar Häckner – still looking for a magic capsule
At the age of 12, he became the youngest ever member of Gothenburg’s magic club, and a few years later he broke through with a bang after a condom trick that drew attention on SVT. Since then, Carl-Einar Häckner – magician, variety artist, singer and comedian – has enchanted his audience on television and on…
So often your boyfriend thinks about the Roman Empire
– How often do you think about the Roman Empire? The perhaps somewhat bizarre question has completely exploded on social media. The trend is for women to ask the question to men close to them and the answers are surprising. According to the videos on TikTok, men think about the Roman Empire if not every…