Tag: Italy

  • Record import of waste to Finland in 2023

    Record import of waste to Finland in 2023

    Last year, the amount of waste imported into Finland was almost twice as much as exported, which shows the country's growing role as a destination for international waste treatment and energy utilization. A significant change compared to previous years was the strong increase in the import of waste-based fuels, which quadrupled to approximately 180,000 tons.…

  • HS: The Finnish government is ready to torpedo the liability directive despite the criticism

    HS: The Finnish government is ready to torpedo the liability directive despite the criticism

    The Green Alliance, the Left Alliance and the Social Democrats presented a different opinion on the committee's report. The governing parties are of the opinion that the extension of the right to class action to environmental organizations and trade unions is a sufficient reason for not voting in the decisive meeting of the EU Council…

  • The football stars who are robbed in their homes

    The football stars who are robbed in their homes

    Cast:Albin Ekdal, soccer player. 70 international matches. Professional in Italy and Germany for 15 years.Johan Elmander, former soccer player. 85 international matches. Professionals in five countries. Now Radiosport's expert.Jonas Olsson former footballer, 25 international matches. Played nine years in English West Bromwich. Nowadays expert Viaplay.Frida Fagerlund, Aftonbladet's correspondent in London.Stellan Kjellberg, personal protection specialist and…

  • Hanken University of Economics' new bachelor's program is attracting worldwide interest

    Hanken University of Economics' new bachelor's program is attracting worldwide interest

    received a total of 3,914 applications for its English-language bachelor's and master's programs. Principal Ingmar Björkman expressed satisfaction with the global appeal of Hanken's programs. “Our goal is to raise responsible business graduates who contribute to a sustainable future. The overwhelming feedback, especially on our new Bachelor in Business program, emphasizes our commitment to integrating…

  • Shared custody of children is increasing throughout Europe, differences have been observed between different countries

    Shared custody of children is increasing throughout Europe, differences have been observed between different countries

    The team, including Mia Hakovirta, Milla Salin, Eija Lindroosand Mari Haapanen, studied the frequency of shared custody in Europe and defined it as an arrangement where children spend at least a third of their time with each parent. According to social work expert professor Mia Hakovirra, their research results show that in Europe 12.5% ​​of…

  • Alexei Navalny, “political savages”, Italian fascism, AI and Israel

    Alexei Navalny, “political savages”, Italian fascism, AI and Israel

    In the first hour: About the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. What does Russian opposition look like today? Stockholm's teachers are forced to hand over old school tests to a company's artificial intelligence The Social Democrats have received their first “political savage” This week's column by Nina Wormbs This week's Panel:Jonna Sima, AftonbladetMattias…

  • Passenger traffic at Finavia airports increased by 19% in 2023, but has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels

    Passenger traffic at Finavia airports increased by 19% in 2023, but has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels

    It handled 15.3 million passengers, which corresponds to an increase of 19 percent. Especially the winter season in Lapland contributed to this rise and set new tourist records. Petri Vuori, Finavia's director responsible for route development, emphasized joint work to improve Finland's connections. “Our focus has been on strengthening air connections in cooperation with airlines…

  • Inflation reared its head in the euro area in December

    Inflation reared its head in the euro area in December

    According to the data, Finland's inflation was 1.5 percent. The most significant consumer prices rose by 6.6 percent in Slovakia and 5.7 percent in Austria from a year ago. In Belgium and Italy, on the other hand, inflation was 0.5 percent. In November, inflation in the euro area was 2.4 percent. According to preliminary data,…

  • Human trafficking, migration to Europe on the agenda for Italy, Great Britain, Albania

    Human trafficking, migration to Europe on the agenda for Italy, Great Britain, Albania

    ROME, Italy: At a meeting in Rome over the weekend, the leaders of Italy, the United Kingdom (UK) and Albania pledged to strengthen their cooperation to combat human trafficking and agreed to tackle illegal migration to Europe. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Albanian leader Edi Rama discussed efforts to…

  • European travelers welcome China's new visa policy

    European travelers welcome China's new visa policy

    Provided by Xinhua China's new visa-free policy for six countries, including five in Europe, and reduced visa fees have received positive feedback from European travelers. BRUSSELS, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — European travelers have hailed China's latest visa-free policy for six countries — with five in Europe — and a reduction in visa fees for many…

  • Missile hits Norwegian tanker in the Red Sea

    Missile hits Norwegian tanker in the Red Sea

    Houthi rebels have carried out a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which they claim are bound for Israel A missile fired by Iran's Houthi rebels struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea on Monday, a representative of the Islamist rebel group has confirmed. The attack on the oil and chemical…

  • Therefore, Berlusconi's “bunga bunga women” lose their monthly allowance

    Therefore, Berlusconi's “bunga bunga women” lose their monthly allowance

    Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's “bunga bunga parties” have been described as both elegant dinners and pure sex parties. Now the controversial story is being rolled up again when the women who attended the parties ended up in a feud with Berlusconi's heirs. In a letter, the family's lawyers write that the “bunga bunga…

  • Södertälje's garbage is the mafia's goldmine

    Södertälje's garbage is the mafia's goldmine

    Illegal garbage dumping has become a growing problem in Södertälje. Building materials, refrigerators, waste and other debris are thrown into nature instead of at the recycling station. Italy is a country that has had similar problems since the mid-90s with large protests and poisoned areas as a result. Hear the reporters Liza YouhananP4 Södertälje, and…

  • Finland's presidential election, the decrease in traffic deaths and outdoor schools: Finland in the world press

    Finland's presidential election, the decrease in traffic deaths and outdoor schools: Finland in the world press

    This article on the growing importance of the Finnish presidential election due to Russia's actions in Ukraine and the “hybrid war” on the eastern border has been discussed Euronews 21 November. The article tells about the ongoing presidential elections in November, which are often called the “dead month” in Finnish. Jutta Urpilainen, Finland's EU commissioner…

  • Young European voters are flocking to the far-right Guardian

    Young European voters are flocking to the far-right Guardian

    The media has lamented that youthful citizens are increasingly supporting ?xenophobic? populists who prioritize their needs European voters under the age of 35 are increasingly backing “far-right” political candidates, not out of xenophobia but because conservative populists appear to offer more solutions to the quality-of-life issues that concern them most, Britain’s Guardian newspaper has claimed.…

  • Young European voters are flocking to the far-right Guardian

    Young European voters are flocking to the far-right Guardian

    The media has lamented that youthful citizens are increasingly supporting ?xenophobic? populists who prioritize their needs European voters under the age of 35 are increasingly backing “far-right” political candidates, not out of xenophobia but because conservative populists appear to offer more solutions to the quality-of-life issues that concern them most, Britain’s Guardian newspaper has claimed.…

  • ‘Meeting friends is always a joy’: PM Modi reacts to ‘Melodi’ selfie shared by Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni

    ‘Meeting friends is always a joy’: PM Modi reacts to ‘Melodi’ selfie shared by Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni

    New Delhi [India]December 2 (ANI): Reacting to the selfie shared by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that meeting friends is always a joy. In a post on social media platform X today, PM Modi, who shared the picture, wrote, “Meeting friends is always a joy.” The selfie…

  • ‘Good friends at COP28’: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posts selfie with PM Modi

    ‘Good friends at COP28’: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posts selfie with PM Modi

    Dubai [UAE]December 2 (ANI): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted a selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taken during their meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai on Friday. “Good friends at COP28. Melody,” Italian Prime Minister Meloni wrote in a post on Instagram. Prime Minister Modi…

  • Global tourism nears full recovery, approaching pre-pandemic levels in 2023

    Global tourism nears full recovery, approaching pre-pandemic levels in 2023

    The number of international travelers increased by 22% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to last year, boosted by a strong summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. The number of international tourists reached 91% of pre-pandemic levels this quarter, and reached a peak of 92% in July 2023, the highest since the outbreak of…

  • Finland, Sweden promise cooperation on security, immigration, NATO roles

    Finland, Sweden promise cooperation on security, immigration, NATO roles

    Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (L), and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo during a joint press conference in Helsinki, Finland, November 27, 2023. /CFP Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, held discussions in Helsinki, Finland on Monday, focusing on bilateral relations, security issues and other current international and EU issues.…

  • Sports extra with a fateful match in the Olympic qualifier in football

    Sports extra with a fateful match in the Olympic qualifier in football

    At 18.25–21.40 in P4 FootballNations League, Ladies18.30 Sweden–Italy (Linn Nenzén, Johan Elmander and Malin Rimfors) Ice hockeySHL, gentlemen19.00 Leksand–Timrå (Magnus Wahlman) Hosts: Susanna Andrén and Christian Olsson

  • Häkkänen: In the situation in Gaza, there is no reason to cancel the arms trade between Finland and Israel

    Häkkänen: In the situation in Gaza, there is no reason to cancel the arms trade between Finland and Israel

    Häkkänen said that the Defense Ministries of Finland and Israel have signed a separate agreement on the commitment of both authorities to the trade, which – he added – will not be realized until years from today. The Left Alliance has called on the government to suspend arms sales with Israel, arguing that it is…

  • United Nations finally acts on Israel-Hamas conflict

    United Nations finally acts on Israel-Hamas conflict

    NEW YORK, New York – The United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution calling for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. It also demands “continuous, sufficient and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies and services for civilians trapped inside the enclave. The resolution was passed…

  • Racism’ shocking and shameful EU survey

    Racism’ shocking and shameful EU survey

    Black people in 13 member states are subjected to continued discrimination ?because of their skin color? says a report Racism against people of African origin is on the rise in the EU, according to the findings of a report released by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) on Wednesday. The survey of first-…

  • Racism against black people is growing in Europe, the report states

    Racism against black people is growing in Europe, the report states

    Racism against black people has increased in the EU, a report published on Wednesday has shown. It singled out Germany, Austria and Finland as countries with the highest rates of discrimination and harassment. The report, carried out by the EU’s Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), is based on the results of surveys in 13 countries…

  • Two men were charged in Paris over the attack in Brussels

    Two men were charged in Paris over the attack in Brussels

    A judge in Paris has indicted two men suspected of links to the Islamist gunman who killed two Swedish soccer fans in Brussels on Oct. 16, French anti-terror prosecutors said on Tuesday. The Paris judge charged the men on Monday with forming a terrorist group and complicity in murder linked to a terrorist plot. France’s…

  • EU countries are strengthening border controls due to security concerns

    EU countries are strengthening border controls due to security concerns

    © Provided by Xinhua The introduction of these border restrictions came at a time when several European countries have seen an increase in public security incidents. BRUSSELS, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) — Due to concerns related to extremist violence and illegal migration, several EU countries, part of the Schengen area that usually allows free movement, recently…

  • Putin guest of honor as Xi celebrates his new Silk Road

    Putin guest of honor as Xi celebrates his new Silk Road

    Among the guests in Beijing, in addition to Vladimir Putin, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are also noticeable. Around 140 countries have been present this week when Xi Jinping invited to the celebration of the new Silk Road. In comparison to the last event, in 2019, fewer European leaders can…

  • ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rallies to win Tokyo opener

    ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rallies to win Tokyo opener

    (Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) Fifth-seeded Tommy Paul rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in the opening round of the Japan Open on Monday in Tokyo. Australia’s Jordan Thompson knocked out No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-4 and No. 8 Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada outlasted Australia’s…

  • Niinistö makes a state visit to Italy

    Niinistö makes a state visit to Italy

    In addition to meeting Italian leaders in Naples, the Finnish president will also visit the headquarters of NATO’s allied forces.

  • From rock to pop-schlager: Finland’s sound development revealed

    From rock to pop-schlager: Finland’s sound development revealed

    Unlike in 2015, when traditional rock dominated musical preferences, in 2023 the majority of respondents preferred Finnish pop music. Modernized pop-influenced iskelmä music, which is now preferred by 20 percent of Finns, compared to 10 percent in 2015, was particularly evident in the sharp rise in popularity. “Five to ten years ago, our research showed…

  • Spain’s PLD Space launches private reusable rocket

    Spain’s PLD Space launches private reusable rocket

    MADRID – Spanish company PLD Space launched its reusable Miura-1 rocket early Saturday from a site in southwestern Spain, carrying out Europe’s first fully private rocket launch and giving hope to the continent’s stalled space ambitions. The startup’s test night launch from Huelva came after two previous attempts were scrubbed. The Miura-1 rocket, named after…