Tag: Kola
Finland will continue to support flights to regional airports for another year
Flights to and from the regional airports of Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani and Kemi-Tornio with state funding.
Copenhagen’s most famous tower to get a makeover
Anyone passing through the center of town over the next few days might notice an unfamiliar sight, or rather the lack of one. The City Hall Tower, Copenhagen’s undoubtedly most recognizable tower, will be covered in scaffolding until the end of the year. The town hall tower must be renovated to ensure that it can […]
Russia shares Nord Stream’s communications with the UN’s top diplomat
Germany, Denmark and Sweden allegedly failed to keep Russia informed of their investigations Russia has released its communications with Denmark, Sweden and Germany regarding Nord Stream sabotage to members of the UN Security Council, a senior diplomat has said. “These documents allow our colleagues at the United Nations to confirm that the claims of these […]
Futures Barometer 2023: Finns’ unwavering confidence in the future in the midst of crises
The survey also revealed that young people in particular have strong faith in the future, and 91 percent of them are interested in it. However, the share of respondents who are excited about the future has decreased, and one in five respondents said they look forward to the future and see a lot of opportunities […]
Court cases remained at a high level in Finland in 2022
which has resulted in generally unreasonable processing times,” said Riku Jaakkoladirector general of judicial administration. According to the calculations of the Judiciary, as the largest player in the administration of the Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary needs about 30 million euros of permanent additional funding for personnel expenses each year. In addition, the judiciary needs […]
Denmark and the UN join forces to heat Ukrainian homes
Grateful and hopeful for moreThe Acting Head of UNOPS, Jens Wandel, stated that the supplies will provide a huge boost to struggling communities that need electricity, water and heat. Vitalii Kim, the governor of the Mykolaiv region, expressed his appreciation for the help. “We are incredibly grateful to the people of Denmark for standing by […]
Russian Teen Factory: The Doped Child Star and Scandal Coach
A program by Cecilia Paulsson, 2023. Final mix: Maria Stockhaus. Cast: Nikolaj Majorov, Swedish Olympic participant in Beijing 2022.Lotta Falkenbäck, figure skating expert at SVT.
VR acquires new equipment for night train traffic from Škoda Transtech
“We are happy to state that the popularity of night train travel has increased by 17 percent compared to 2018. With these new buses, we want to meet our customers’ wishes and further develop the travel experience. For example, working and eating in your own cabin will be even more comfortable in the future”, says […]
The researchers from Suomalainen Luke were surprised by the politicians’ skepticism
“I find it completely incomprehensible that these carbon sink calculations can vary so much. And then people run after them and suddenly start jumping to conclusions. This is not how it should go, he stated in a discussion hosted by the Central Association of Rural Futures and Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK). “We need […]
Maailman näköpäivä 2022: Seuraa näitä 6 vinkkiä paremman näön saavuttamiseksi
Päivä on merkittävä tilaisuus lisätä tietoisuutta rutiininomaisten näöntarkastusten tärkeydestä, sillä ne ovat ratkaisevan tärkeitä silmien terveyden ylläpitämisen kannalta, erityisesti ihmisillä, jotka ovat alttiita sairastumaan tai joilla on kroonisia sairauksia, kuten diabetes. Näkö on tärkein aistimme, koska näkömme ohjaa havainnointiamme. Hyvin harvat ihmiset ovat kuitenkin tietoisia siitä, että silmät ovat ensimmäisiä aistielimiä, jotka sairastuvat ja vaurioituvat […]
Thursday’s papers: Russian bombers, a one-man referendum and moose collisions
Ilta-Sanomat publishes satellite images showing that Russia has moved strategic bombers to an air base on the Kola Peninsula.
The new ban can significantly slow down Fortum’s withdrawal from Russia
President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a declaration last Friday that can prevent the sale of Finnish energy company Fortum’s Russian operations for a long time. The decree prohibits communities "unfriendly countries" trading in shares of companies operating in the Russian financial or energy sector. In practice, it temporarily prevents the sale of companies Jaana […]
TVO: Olkiluoto 3 starts full operation on schedule despite external pressures
Despite the war in Ukraine, which skyrocketed energy costs, the Finnish nuclear power plant Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) said it would not allow external pressures to speed up the commissioning of the Olkiluoto 3 reactor. "We do not take into account external pressure or the fact that the demand for electricity is high. We will proceed […]
What was eaten in Finland in 2021?
According to preliminary calculations, the total consumption of grain was about 84 kilograms per capita in 2021. The total consumption has increased over the last two years, largely due to the increase in the consumption of oats and wheat. Last year, 45.4 kilograms of wheat and 10.2 kilograms of oats were consumed. Consumption of rye […]
HS: More than EUR 80 million in Russian assets frozen in Finland
“We don’t want to see vandalism of wagons or people breaking into machine yards, causing accidents,” he explained. Eljas KoistinenCommercial Director of VR Transport. Helsingin Sanomat emphasized on Saturday that the stopped wagons could become a 20-kilometer-long train, about 20 times longer than Finland’s longest freight trains. According to Koistinen, the number of wagons is […]
The Arctic region is transformed into an int’l theater for military operations: Russian FM
Moscow [Russia]May 23 (ANI / Sputnik): Russian Ambassador for Arctic Cooperation Nikolay Korchunov told Sputnik on Sunday that the Arctic region has been transformed into an international theater for military operations since Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership. On Wednesday, Helsinki and Stockholm handed over their applications for membership in NATO to NATO Secretary […]
HS: Finland has confiscated more than 80 million euros in Russian assets
The Finnish authorities have frozen assets worth more than 80 million euros due to sanctions imposed on Russia, Helsingin Sanomat said on Sunday. The property was owned by Russian individuals and entities subject to EU sanctions following an attack on Ukraine almost three months ago. More than 1,000 individuals and 80 communities have been frozen […]
In November, Slush 2022 will bring almost one trillion euros of venture capital to Finland
This year, 4,200 startup founders and operators and 2,200 investors are expected to join Slush. This group of investors manages almost a trillion in growth capital. “For the founder of the start-ups, this means that during Slush, there will be quite one investor per start-up in Helsinki. There is no better place for start-ups in […]
Ballet review: Don Quixote danced from the stage!
‘Don Quixote’, the Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes written in 1605, has the central message that individuals can be right while society is wrong. It was duly considered radical for its time Increasingly in 2022, the same message is both strong and relevant to convey today. More or less the same‘Don Quixote’ was first […]
NATO decisions are approaching, everyday on the Ukrainian front and they are paying the price for the shortage of nurses
NATO membership, the decision will soon be made How will the Baltic Sea area be changed by that? Three experts in Sweden, Finland and Estonia comment. The students will soon run out The first batch of students get to run out after the pandemic, it is for many a great joy. The tradition is intact, […]
The conspiracy theories that spread about the war in Ukraine
According to one of the most widespread conspiracy theories in Russia, what we now see happening in Ukraine is a result of the “West” doing everything it can to prevent Russia from developing and becoming a strong nation. This idea has been repeated so many times that those who formulated it have begun to believe […]
Paluu perinteisiin äitienpäiväjuhliin pandemiatauon jälkeen
Tämä äitienpäivä presidentti Sauli Niinistö jakaa jälleen mitalit ansioituneille äideille Helsingin Säätytalossa, ohitettuaan henkilökohtaiset seremoniat sekä vuosina 2020 että 2021. Sunnuntaina 30 suomalaista äitiä saa Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun I luokan mitalin kultaisella ristillä. Mitalit jaetaan äideille, jotka ovat merkittävästi edistäneet lasten kasvattamista. Tänä vuonna saajat tulevat eri taustoista, mukaan lukien saamelaisäiti, jolla on suuri perhe, […]
The Spring Break Festival will be held in Stoa in May
The Spring Break Festival is produced by the Helsinki-based contemporary dance group Kinetic Orchestra. In addition to buying tickets for individual performances, you can also buy a joint ticket for the festivals, including all three performances (40/30 €) at. lipp.fi. Red desert In Mia Jaatinen’s Red Wilderness, the performers focus on exploring various bodily manifestations […]
Russia and Russia: What is the difference
From the Slavic tribes to the present, the official name of the country. In articles on Russian history, you can often see Old Russia called ‘Rus”. Is it a special name for the country, for the people or what? It’s still a mystery if ancient Russians actually called themselves Rus ‘- as in’ Rus ‘people’. […]
The Finnish Immigration Service will set up new reception centers on 21 April
Most Ukrainians fleeing to Finland stay in private housing. Some of the new reception centers are branches of existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service will continue to add accommodation in existing reception centers. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for coordinating, planning and supervising the reception system. The Finnish Immigration Service has reception centers […]
The scam industry – with lies as a working tool
Several Swedes have been cheated of money in a huge international fraud scam that is currently being investigated by German police. Hear 20-year-old “Nikola” tell about the job at the company with fraud as a business model and follow the hunt for the people who are considered guilty of having cheated people of the equivalent […]
Right now: The Armed Forces is holding a press conference
The Armed Forces holds its weekly press conference due to the security situation in Europe. It is led by operations manager Michael Claesson, Magnus Gimås from Markstridsskolan also participates. The press conference starts at 15.00.
The fatal shooting in Rödeby
It’s Friday night in Rödeby on October 5, 2007. A bunch of girls and boys are hanging out at Rödebyskolan. A moped gang has long harassed a family and their son who live on a farm some distance away. 16-year-old “Oskar” is described as a leader and driving force in bullying. Suddenly a big guy […]
Russian boxing giant warns traitors to change nationality
Former world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev predicted that athletes would not take the step Former world boxing champion and current Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev has predicted that Russian athletes will not commit “treason” and change citizenship to get around a ban on their participation in international competitions. In response to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, […]
Viking Line ferry tickets include a fuel surcharge
Starting Thursday, Viking Line will charge passengers an additional fee to cover rising fuel costs. According to the company, the measure is valid until the end of August. A return trip between Helsinki and Stockholm incurs an additional charge of EUR 5.80, while those returning from Helsinki to Tallinn or Mariehamn from Helsinki or Turku […]
The hunt for the oligarchs’ money is escalating
Host:Claes Aronsson Participants and votes:Martin Nordh, CEO of AcuminorKristian Åström, financial commentator EkotUrsula von der Leyen, Chair of the European CommissionClaes Eliassson, Press Manager AB VolvoMikael Damberg, Minister of FinanceElisabeth Svantesson, economic-political spokesperson for the ModeratesJohan Torgeby, CEO of SEBKristin Magnusson Bernard, CEO of Första AP-fondenTomas Tuchel, coach of ChelseaTorbjörn Becker, head of the Östekonomiska […]
The men in Putin’s inner circle
The radio correspondents change focus for a few weeks and become the Radio Correspondents-Russia. This is the sixth episode. The system behind Putin In Radio Correspondents Russia, we tell about Putin’s closest men: Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is behind the annexation of Crimea and the war in eastern Ukraine. Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin’s […]
The hunt for Bo Hansson’s legendary organ
This year it is 50 years since the organist Bo Hansson’s album with music inspired by the author JRR Tolkien’s fantasy epic “The Lord of the Rings” became a huge success internationally. The album has been called “an early classic in the space rock genre” and became Sweden’s largest music export when it was released […]
Schools distribute Covid tests to those returning from a ski holiday
As winter vacation, locally as a “ski vacation,” officially begins in some cities across the country, schools are offering students and school staff Covid home tests as a precaution for their return. To prevent Covid epidemics, the city of Kouvola has already distributed about 50,000 tests to schoolchildren and staff. The tests were split into […]
Sweden wins the European Handball Championship in Budapest
BUDAPEST, January 30 (Xinhua) – Sweden won the EHF EURO 2022 men’s handball championship here on Sunday and beat Spain 27-26 in a fantastic match, while the bronze medal went to Denmark, who defeated France 35-32. The game was extremely tight, as it is not uncommon in a final, and the Spaniards took the lead […]
Russia’s Norilsk Nickel greener in 2021
The company continued to implement its ESG strategy, which aims to reduce its environmental impact in its operating areas. In 2021, Kola’s MMC metallurgical store in Monchegorsk was closed on March 20, after which all the copper concentrate previously processed at this plant has been sent to the Norilsk division for further processing. As a […]
Real Estate World: December was the busiest ever for old house sales
Real estate world highlighted its press release that the number of vacant houses is currently exceptionally low, with the exception of apartment buildings. Tony KorkolaA real estate analyst revealed that there were 27 percent fewer properties on the list of real estate agencies in November 2021 than in November 2019. “That means the number of […]
Nikola Tesla – the electricity pioneer who was forgotten
The editorial staff of this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – host and screenwriter Mårten Andersson – script, research and producer Emilia Mellberg – producer Pablo Leiva Wenger – stage narrator Peter Jonason – sound design and final mix Also participating is Freddy Grip, museum educator at the Technical Museum. Want to know more about […]
The tax authority will increase the reimbursement of household expenses, move to sustainable energy
The tax administration has announced a number of changes to the 2022 tax credit and deduction model. The measures include a significant increase in the tax credit for household expenses for domestic work, medical care and nursing services. The reduction will increase from 40% to 60% of all work-related costs declared on the invoice, and […]
Danish film in battle to win unprecedented best triple film at the Oscars
could Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s animated documentary ‘Flight ‘(‘ Flee ‘) rewrites Oscar’s story? Towards 2022, the chances of Danish film for an unprecedented triple day by day grow. Yesterday, for example, the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner was nominated for the award for best animated feature film at the Golden Globes. But for the Oscars, […]
Team Vitality meets Ninjas in Pajamas in the IEM Winter final
Team Vitality and Ninjas in Pajamas had to work extra hard just to get to the semifinals, but each team took advantage once they were there and won on Saturday to reach the grand final of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Intel Extreme Masters Season XVI Winter event Both teams were knocked out of the group stage […]
See: giant bunnies are taking over Turku
The outdoor installation includes 14 different lighting works. The event also includes circus performances, puppetry and light orienteering "The last 18 months have been a difficult time for everyone. Now is the darkest time of the year, so we bring light into the darkness," participating artist Kari Kola said. Turku will spend about 180,000 euros […]
Nornickel sets up air quality control in Norilsk
The company’s environmental program has reached several milestones in the Kola division, while the delivery of the breakdown program in the Norilsk division is on track and Nornickel has managed to increase its capital expenditures this year, which are expected to grow by more than 50% from 2010 onwards. 2020, its top director said during […]
The University of Tampere will lay off 107 people from support services
University of Tampere on Monday reported that 39 employees have resigned or retired since the start of negotiations, while 27 people accepted the pension package struck in the negotiations. 46 more people will be transferred to Certia, which serves the universities in Joensuu and Vaasa. The number of employees who will not be offered new […]
France begins the Davis Cup mission in 2021 with a victory over the Czech Republic
France began their quest for an eleventh Davis Cup on Thursday night with a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in Innsbruck. The initial singles match in the men’s national team competition ended badly for the French. Richard Gasquet, the 35-year-old former top 10 player, lost a draw to 21-year-old Tomas Machac. World number 121 […]
The security guard is investigating the take-off accident at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
The plane on its way from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu in Eastern Finland had flight problems on Thursday night immediately after take-off and had to return to the airport. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. According to Finavia, the national airport operator, there was no danger to other aircraft. Finavia has not specified the […]
The prosecutor dismisses the charges against the payday lender for a failed mask deal
Prosecutors have decided to dismiss allegations of gross fraud by a former payday lender and businessman. Onni Sarmaste related to the supply of defective personal protective equipment (PPE) at the onset of a coronavirus pandemic. The charges against Sarmaste’s business partner were also dismissed. In April 2020, the security of supply center Nesa paid Sarmaste […]
Research: The flu is most contagious in the cold, Covid +10 degrees
When the coronavirus first appeared, it was not believed that differences in weather or temperature would significantly affect the ability of the virus to spread. However, a recent international study has shown that the weather can affect the number of infections in many ways. But it also found little evidence that weather conditions in particular […]
The prosecutor dismisses allegations of acquiring masks against warehouse managers
The prosecutor has decided not to prosecute three former NESA officials from the National Warehousing Agency for procuring defective masks at the start of a coronavirus pandemic. The former CEO of the agency is accused of abuse of office Tomi Lounema, former Administrative Director Asko Harjula and former head of department Jyrki Hakola In March […]
HAM’s online exhibition Politics of Care highlights different aspects of the current topic
Care, which plays a key role in sustaining our society, is not limited to human relationships – sustaining life also requires constant interaction with the environment. Viewed in this way, treatment is part of a network of interdependence that has become increasingly and visibly fragile, in part due to the effects of climate change. The […]
Give your loved ones unique Christmas gifts!
Sponsored article Christmas is fast approaching, and with it the problem with choosing gifts that arises every year. This year, however, may be different. Give your loved ones unique and colorful gifts that can add a positive touch to their homes. Agzu is a new online store in Iceland where you can find handmade products […]
FACTS: The Film Institute’s bid for Oscar nominations since 2011
Two of them – Thomas Vinterberg’s “Drunk” and Susanne Bier’s “Revenge” – won in the category Best International Film. Here you can see the last ten years’ recommendations from the Danish Film Institute: * 2021 “Drink” by Thomas Vinterberg was nominated and won an Oscar. * 2020 “The Queen” by May el-Toukhy was not nominated. […]
He was teased by Erhard and invented mr.
The joy of writing has always been there – both alone and with others. Manuscripts are very collaborative, while poems are written in a more personal space, he says. Bo Mr. Hansen is a trained journalist and screenwriter. The time in a band as a young man helped to develop his desire to write. – […]
The Zoological Museum is closing to re-emerge on a larger scale
This is part of the preparations for a new, large museum, which will be a merger of the Geological, Botanical and Zoological Museum. It will become the Statens Naturhistoriske Museum. Nikolaj Scharff, head of research and collection, is saddened by the closure of the Zoological Museum. But he expects an even better museum when the […]
Terrorist security closes for cars at Amalienborg Castle Square
You can no longer drive your car over Amalieborg Castle Square. The four entrances to the square have been surrounded by bollards that block cars from driving through. It writes Politiken. In 2019, the Palaces and Culture Agency decided that Amalienborg Castle Square should be protected from terrorism. It happened after a recommendation from the […]
22-year-old woman hit by motorist died a week after accident
An investigation and a legal aftermath are now awaiting, the South and Southern Jutland Police inform. – We can not provide further information, but an investigation is underway. Then comes a legal aftermath, says Helle Lundberg, communications adviser at the police, to JydskeVestkysten. The accident happened on the morning of October 11th. The woman came […]
Well-known ballet master extends contract with The Royal Theater
53-year-old Hübbe states in the press release that he is “deeply honored to be allowed to continue the journey” at the Royal Theater. – To create a ballet company in the absolute world class and at the same time be allowed to put on performances that affect young and old, it is a huge privilege […]
Can Kingslayer be the next 007?
Is it Kingslayer in 007’s rearview mirror? ‘No Time to Die’ has barely been out for less than a week and Jaime Lannister is stealthily approaching James Bond from behind. It’s the same modus operandi he took with Aerys Targaryen, and we know what happened to him! 9. favorite Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is currently the ninth […]
The story of Lena Nyman – “She was one of us, but much better”
An actor with control over their means, with a core of lived emotions. Lena Nyman was as popular as anyone. She worked with directors such as Alf Sjöberg and Ingmar Bergman. She did scandal in Vilgot Sjöman’s films 491 and Curious Yellow, and later success both in Lars Norén’s plays and as Ronja Rövardotter’s mother. […]
Demand for design is growing strongly in Finland
This was shown by a survey of member companies of the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce in May-June 2021. The survey examined the utilization of design expertise in companies in various industries. It was answered by 108 service, manufacturing and construction companies. The majority of respondents stated that the need for design or the demand […]
Mink breeders can look far for replacement
So far, only 1.9 billion kroner of the 20 billion has been paid out. According to the plan, the compensation for the growers must be completed within three years. However, several professionals estimate that it may take even longer than the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has estimated. It writes DR. According to Anette […]
Full capacity in sports halls and theaters again as the metropolitan area dismantles audience restrictions
On Friday, local authorities officially lifted restrictions on the coronavirus, which halved the number of people gathering in swimming pools and concert halls in the metropolitan area. While some facilities may have been open while restrictions were in place, sports facilities and theaters can now once again operate at full capacity. The Institute for Health […]
Prince Felix turns his back on duty
It took almost two months for the lieutenant training at the Garderhus barracks in Slagelse. Thus, he copies his big brother, Prince Nikolai. In 2018, he dropped out of the training as a reserve officer at the Army Sergeant School in Varde. At the time, Prince Joachim said he may have been pushing a little […]
Historian: Prince Felix breaks traditions with military exit
– The Royal House has for centuries had a very close connection to the military and the Armed Forces, so it is a rather startling break with tradition, he says. Why Prince Felix is now stopping his education at the Garderhus barracks in Slagelse is not stated. This is because, according to the royal family, […]
Prince Felix discontinues military training shortly after launch
– The prince’s motives are considered private and the royal family does not want to comment on the decision further, it says in a press release. Helle von Wildenrath Løvgreen, press adviser to the prince’s mother, Countess Alexandra, tells BT that the education has turned out to be nothing for the prince. – Now the […]
FACTS: The Danish Film Institute’s ten latest bids for Oscar nominations
The Danish Film Institute must now choose from the three films to find out which candidate is to be nominated for the Oscar Academy as Denmark’s best bid for an Oscar winner. Over the past ten years, six of the Danish nominations have actually been nominated for an Oscar. Two of them – Thomas Vinterberg’s […]
Fully vaccinated or not, restrictions continue during student trials
Although Finland will gradually reopen and many of the restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus will be lifted, the National Matriculation Examination Board will continue to take strict precautions. "If you have symptoms of coronavirus, you should not take the tests" says Tiina Tähkä, Secretary – General of the Matriculation Examination Board. […]
Finnish film won the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival
The Finnish film won the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday night. A blind man who did not want to see the Titanic directed Teemu Nikki. It stars Petri Poikolainen as a blind man in a wheelchair traveling alone to visit the woman of his dreams. The Armani Beauty Audience Award is […]
Two died, three were seriously injured in Kokkola, Sipoo
One person was killed and three were seriously injured when a van carrying six people fell off the road late Friday in Kokkola on the west coast of Finland. According to the Ostrobothnian Police Department, the accident occurred when a van from Central Ostrobothnia, Kannus, slipped from the road into 28 ditches, felling several trees. […]
The love of Greece came with marriage
Thus, they followed their mother Queen Ingrid’s tradition of holding summer reunions in southern Jutland. When Anne-Marie turns 75 on 30 August, she has long since returned from Denmark to the Peloponnese in Greece. Here she and her husband, ex-King Constantine, have lived since 2013. Princess Anne-Marie was only 15 years old when the Greek […]
The job in the US gave her backbone
In 1996, she went to the United States to study for a master’s degree at American University in Washington DC Tina Nikolaisen, who turns 50 on August 29, also got an internship at one of the country’s largest radio and television stations, CBS, where she worked for the news magazine “60 Minutes”. After graduating, she […]
HS: The MP from the Finnish party is accused of incitement
Member of Parliament for the Finnish Party Mauri Peltokangas has been accused of inciting a group of people, according to a national daily Helsingin sanomat newspaper (link in Finnish). Vaasa MP Peltokangas told HS that he did not want to comment on the charge in more detail at this stage of the proceedings. The case […]
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Police are asking for help in identifying a disguised gang that steals gas station payment terminals
A group of three masked people have stolen or tried to steal payment terminals at four locations across Finland last week. Police say they are still trying to identify the three suspects. The first theft took place on Wednesday morning at a gas station in Tervakoski near the municipality of Janakkala in southern Finland. According […]
& amp; quot; His Majesty & amp; quot; is still a fox in Germany
But even though Hans Lindberg turns 40 on Sunday 1 August, he is still one of handball’s sharpest goal scorers for his club Füchse Berlin. Therefore, he also feels that he still has something to contribute to the national team. – I’m enormously disappointed. No doubt about it. I have a hard time seeing what […]
Maddrama split reviewers: Tasty and seductive
The new Danish drama film “The Taste of Hunger” by director Christoffer Boe receives mixed reviews. The film, which premieres Thursday, is being called everything from “a flat feeling” and “self-tasting” to “seductive” and “touching”. In the film, you meet the couple Maggie (Katrine Greis-Rosenthal) and Carsten (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), who on paper have everything: Beautiful […]
Suspended National Auditor: ” There is no legal reason to dismiss me ”
Suspended auditor, Tytti Yli-Viikari, which may have to resign from alleged unjustified expenditure at the head of the State Audit Office, presented its case to Parliament ‘s Committee on Wednesday morning. Yli-Viikari was embroiled in a consumption scandal after it was announced that she spent about 5,000 euros of public funds on hairdressing and beauty […]
Trains heading north fill up for midsummer
Finns begin to make Midsummer pilgrimages to the countryside. There will still be room for trains coming to northern Finland next week, but the busiest train connections are starting to fill up, VR State Railways said on Friday. The busiest travel dates are Thursday and Friday, June 24-25, and the most popular return date is […]
Minister: Money from possible agricultural fraud is probably lost
It writes Jyllands-Posten. As part of a clean-up plan, triggered by harsh criticism from the National Audit Office, Rasmus Prehn will have reviewed a seven-year grant for potentially several billion kroner. It must ensure that farmers, through artificial applications, have not received too much in agricultural support. If the rules have been circumvented, a claim […]
Battery material plants are planned in both Kotka and Hamina
A subsidiary of the state-owned Finnish Minerals Group is planning to build two battery material plants in the cities of Hamina and Kotka, in the southeastern part of the country, in Kymenlaakso. The company, Finnish Battery Chemicals, signed preliminary agreements with the two cities on Wednesday for the location of major projects. Director of the […]
Reform of health and social services requires that higher education in the field becomes more work-oriented and customer-oriented
Meeting future skills needs requires cooperation between universities and employers. In 2020–2021, the Finnish Center for Educational Evaluation (FINEEC) conducted an evaluation of higher education in social services and health care. The evaluation focused on the skills provided by the degree programs, the importance of education for the needs of working life and higher education, […]
The divide between rich and poor areas is growing
Take, for example, Aarhus Municipality. In the richest area, Risskov, the residents have a 3.6 times as high disposable income as the residents in Gellerup, the analysis states. In 2010, income in Risskov was three times as high as in Gellerup. In the Municipality of Copenhagen, Garrison Parish tops, where the income is 2.9 times […]
STT: Swedish-language high schools prepare students best for undergraduate exams
According to the comparison of the news agency STT, Finnish academic high schools are usually of uniform quality. Since Finnish schools had their final degrees on Saturday, STT published an annual comparison, the purpose of which was to show which high schools can best prepare students for student exams. The news agency weighed 347 schools […]
The prevalence of Covid drops to 40, with more than half of adults receiving their first jab
Officials were pleased when the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) held their weekly coronavirus briefings on Thursday morning. The participants were Liisa-Maria Voipio-Pulkki, Director of Strategic Affairs of the Ministry, Pasi Pohjola, Deputy Director General of the Ministry and Medical Specialist of THL Otto Helve. […]
Thoughts of 16–20-year-old summer school participants on display in the studio of the Finnish Museum of Architecture in summer 2021
In a week-long summer school, participants selected through an open application process will discuss issues related to architecture and the built environment together with professionals in museology and architecture. Through its summer school activities, the Finnish Museum of Architecture offers resources, space and support for studying architecture and the built environment. Participation in summer schools […]
Reviewers call the new Department Q movie average and colorless
This is how it sounds largely unanimously from the Danish reviewers, before the film “Marco Effekten” premieres on Thursday. Both Berlingske, Politiken, Jyllands-Posten, BT and Soundvenue thus send three out of six stars to the crime scene in a series of lukewarm reviews. – Good enough, it’s a great movie with effectively cut action sequences […]
After the SVT documentary: Solvikskolan starts investigation
After SVT’s documentary “The selected children”, the Waldorf school Solvikskolan in Järna in Södertälje has decided to start an internal investigation, it reports the magazine Läraren. In the documentary, teachers are accused of having abused students, through bullying and violence, as part of an anthroposophical approach. So far, however, it is unclear whether there will […]
Princess Märtha Louise – Angels and shamans
In the spring of 2019, the American Durek Verrett lands at Gardermoen’s airport outside Oslo. He is met directly by journalists in the arrival hall. The resurrection is great, not only because he is something as unusual as a sixth-generation shaman. But also because he now shares his life with the Norwegian royal family’s most […]
After the clothing incident – the private school starts a gender equality group
After staff at Raoul Wallenbergskolan in Skövde urged 15-year-old Donya Karimi to dress more comprehensively, a gender equality group has been started at the school. The group consists of Donya and some other students and will pay attention to various societal issues that you need to talk more about at school. “I feel that it […]
Life imprisonment for murder in Nyköping in September
A man in his 20s is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 21-year-old man who was shot to death with a gun at Långbergsskolan in Nyköping in September last year. The man is also convicted of two attempted murders and must pay damages to 10 people for a total of just […]
The Covid cluster in Central Ostrobothnia is growing, the incidence is probably the worst in the country
The coronavirus situation in Central Ostrobothnia, Western Finland, continues to deteriorate: more than 1,000 people are quarantined and 21 new infections are diagnosed on Sunday. Some of the cases of the cluster traced to Kokkola have been confirmed as a variant that was first identified in India. Coronavirus infections are now spreading rapidly among young […]
Absent family was in confirmand Christian’s thoughts
After the church service, which was carried out by royal confessor Henrik Wigh-Poulsen, the confirmand and his family meet the press in front of the Garden Hall at Fredensborg Castle. The prince says that it is of course a pity that the family living abroad cannot participate due to the travel restrictions. – But that’s […]
FACTS: Royal confirmations in Fredensborg
* The Queen lives in the castle itself, while the Crown Prince’s family lives in the Chancellery next door. * The church has been used for royal confirmations since 1915. There are no other confirmands in the church on the day a member of the royal family is confirmed. On November 7, 1915, Prince Christian’s […]
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Swear words and gender words are commonplace at Forsnässkolan in Munkfors, according to the Swedish Schools Inspectorate, which because of this awards the municipality a reprimand. Forsnässkolan is a middle and high school, and according to the principal Robert Granbom, the crude language seems to have crept down in age after having previously mostly occurred […]
Bishop has dressed Prince Christian for confirmation
In addition, Prince Christian has followed the confirmation preparation together with his class at Tranegårdskolen in Hellerup. It writes the Royal House on its Instagram profile. The prince will be confirmed at 11 in Fredensborg Castle Church, where it is Henrik Wigh-Poulsen who will be in charge of the confirmation. 40 years ago – in […]
The family from abroad must stay at home
* Afterwards, the prince is celebrated in the Chancellery at Fredensborg Castle at a dinner for 25 people. * Due to the corona guidelines, no guests from abroad will attend. Prince Joachim and his family, who live in Paris, are therefore not included. Nor is the prince’s grandfather, John Donaldson, living in England. * As […]
The May festivities are reflected in coronavirus infections in Finland
“Of course, it may be that the increase we saw was due to people lowering their guards and meeting more friends than before on May Day. We have clear indications of this from a few areas,” Salminen said Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. In Kokkola, for example, more than 40 people have had a positive result […]
Professor: The board’s knowledge of feints makes the case unusual
This is an unusual case, assesses professor of financial management at Aalborg University Per Nikolaj Bukh. – What makes the case unusual is, as such, not the size of the amounts. It is that it is very elongated. – As far back as 2005, internal notes were made in which it was assessed that it […]
Finland sees summer temperatures on the warm days of spring
Tuesday was the warmest day of the year in parts of Finland, according to Yle Meteorologist Joonas Koskela. The thermometer reading in Helsinki was 20.6 degrees on Monday night, but a couple of hundred kilometers northwest of the capital in Kankaanpää on Tuesday, the temperature rose to about 23 degrees in the afternoon. The city […]
