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The University of Applied Sciences is launching the “world's first” course taught on Tiktok
The course consists of short video lectures that are uploaded to the platform.
Finnish ports unload essential goods, but clothes and bicycles can sit in the port for months
The transport workers' strike has left thousands of cargo containers waiting for delivery to Finland either on ships at sea or in the port of other European ports.
The bridge that will save the civilian population of Gaza from starvation
The huge gangway will stretch 550 meters straight out from the shore in Gaza so that ships can easily unload food and supplies. The US is responsible for the construction itself and the EU and a number of other countries are to assist with logistics and supplies to be able to channel large amounts of…
Eurovision-loving Finland is going to the politically loaded competition in short shorts
This is not the first time that strong opinions and politics have played a role in the Eurovision Song Contest, according to an expert.
Wednesday's papers: Strike wave begins, floating votes, continued support for Ukraine
Finnish newspapers report that a wave of strikes has begun, the purpose of which is to pressure the government to change its labor market policy plans.
Miss Snusk fights back against the cheating accusations
Hear Margret Atladottir tell about Miss Snusk's success story, which suffered a thorn when her hits were removed from Spotify. The streaming service suggested that these were manipulated streams, which could mean purchased streams. Miss Snusk believes that this is not true at all and is now continuing her upload before Melodifestivalen. In addition, she…
Finland plans to ban dumping snow into the sea
Every year, thousands of truckloads of snow plowed from the streets of Helsinki are dumped into the sea. But at the same time, it comes with a lot of junk.
Finnair cancels "The greater part" from flights 1.–2. February
Since the airline typically flies about 280 flights per day, the cancellations affect most of its 1st-2nd flights. February flights. The cancellations will be implemented into the flight system one by one starting this morning, and all affected passengers will automatically be offered alternative routes. Cancellations and passenger rerouting are expected to take approximately two…
Swedish prisons are full – can be solved by ship
When the lack of space becomes increasingly acute, the idea of a prison ship is now aired in a report from the Prison Service. Hear Felix Öste Personnereporter Ekot, about the hundred-year history of floating prisons abroad and what suggests that they could now make their debut in Sweden. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Felix Öste…
Apartment construction in Espoo is still at a high level, in 2023 more than 5,000 apartments were completed
There were 626 subsidized ARA rental apartments, or 11%, and 2,517, or 46%, self-financed owner-occupied apartments. Interestingly, none of the right-of-occupancy apartments were completed. The construction was mainly focused on apartment buildings, where there are 787 apartments in detached houses. However, there was a significant decrease in new apartment starts compared to previous years. In…
Ethnic minorities experience discrimination in the bank – survey
4 out of 10 with a minority background believe that they are refused a loan because of their ethnicity. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only…
Inflation in Finland accelerated to 3.6 percent in December
Inflation began to pick up after sustained low inflation in 2021 and eventually peaked at 9.1 percent in November and December 2022. According to Statistics Finland, consumer prices rose from the previous year, especially due to the higher average interest rate on mortgages, interest on consumer loans and the price of ready-made trips outside the…
Inflation accelerates to 3.6 percent in December, and the average inflation in 2023 is 6.2 percent
The price increase in December was influenced by the increase in the prices of mortgages, consumer loans and ready-made trips.
Alexander Stubb: Answering the call of the fatherland
After a seven-year hiatus from the public eye, former prime minister Alexander Stubb is hanging up his academic cloak to become president.
The hospital has never been so stressed before
Due to the increased workload and the outbreak of various respiratory infections at the Icelandic National University Hospital, new rules have come into force. Masks are mandatory for outpatients and visitors, and visiting hours have been shortened. Chief physician of the department of infectious diseases, Már Kristjánsson, told RÚV that this is “the greatest burden…
Swedish “Dog Trainer” – one of Europe's most wanted women
The women seem to be increasing in numbers in the gangs and climbing higher and higher in the hierarchy. Hear Simon Andrén, crime reporter at Ekot, about how Swedish police suspect that the young woman, who got involved with street dogs in Spain, was at the same time part of a large money laundering ring…
Bored or burnt out? The study reveals surprising reasons for workplace dissatisfaction
A survey of Finnish and British workers revealed that 40-50% of them regularly feel bored at work. “Long-term boredom is a sign of a bad mood that requires treatment,” explains the assistant professor. Lotta Harju from Emlyon Business School. Contrary to popular belief, boredom at work is often not caused by a lack of tasks,…
Finland's ACP agrees to join sympathy measures against Tesla
Port workers and stevedores represented by the union therefore do not load or unload Tesla vehicles or parts on the way to Sweden. “IF Metall and its Swedish employees have the full support of ACP” Ismo KokkoThe chairman of the ACP stated on Thursday. bonfire told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the blockade is primarily a…
The city of Helsinki reminds residents not to pile snow from yards onto streets or parks
The property owners in Helsinki are responsible for snow removal from yards and roofs, as well as yard and roof clearing after plowing. In some places, property owners have piled yard snow in the city area, forming high snowbanks that hinder visibility and movement on, for example, bicycle paths or pedestrian paths. “Obstacles to visibility…
This Christmas, Helsinki is piloting emission-free delivery robots in Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari
when parcel stations are often overloaded and home deliveries require customers to wait at home for hours. The HeRo robot, created by the LMAD company, is an electric, talking and autonomously moving delivery robot that offers an exact one-hour delivery window for packages. The easily designed HeRo robot was put into use in the Ruoholahti…
This Christmas, Helsinki is piloting emission-free delivery robots in Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari
when parcel stations are often overloaded and home deliveries require customers to wait at home for hours. The HeRo robot, created by the LMAD company, is an electric, talking and autonomously moving delivery robot that offers an exact one-hour delivery window for packages. The easily designed HeRo robot was put into use in the Ruoholahti…
Interest on home loans abolished for Grindavík residents
Due to the natural disaster and the uncertain situation in Grindavík, Arion banks, Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn, in cooperation with the Association of Financial Institutions (SFF), have reached an agreement to waive interest rates and price reductions on home loans for Grindavík residents for three months. In the announcement published by SFF we read that banks…
Transport Agency warns drone buyers ahead of Black Friday
Looking for a discount drone? New EU rules will affect where you can fly after 1 January. Plus, a historic increase in interest rates on F1 loans hits today, Denmark opens strategic new embassies in Balkan ‘frontline states’ and P!NK comes to Copenhagen. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already…
Tobias Hübinette – controversial researcher who stands alone
His thesis in 2005 became one of the most downloaded ever. “Comforting an orphaned nation” – ground-breaking research on the national trauma that Tobias Hübinette calls South Korea’s enormous adoption business. He wrote indignant texts attacking his own research colleagues, criticizing the “colonially colored human trafficking” which he saw as systematic. For that he was…
The banks’ offer offends the inhabitants of Grindavich
Ásmundur Friðriksson, a member of parliament for the Independence Party, claims that the offer of banks and credit institutions to freeze home loan installments for Grindvík residents without waiving interest and price compensation is unacceptable and downright offensive to the city’s residents. Heimildin and Vísir announced yesterday that three commercial banks have decided to offer…
Finnish study: Boredom is a major disadvantage of virtual meetings
Previous studies have assumed that fatigue during a teleconference is caused by stimulation overload. According to a recent Finnish study, the reason is actually boredom.
Avoid these ten personal finance mistakes
SVT’s economic commentator Alexander Norén and Frida Bratt, savings economist at Nordnet talk about quick loans, cowardly saving and other financial mistakes that can lower your finances. Ekonamiakuten is the podcast that gives you the best tips for saving money and answers your questions about personal finances. Host is Maja Åström.
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The portal Czy.pl announced a campaign under which, from November 2 to November 30, you can read or listen to 18 literary bestsellers absolutely FREE. To download these items in the form of an e-book or audiobook, please: Download the free Woblink application – HERE Scan the QR code of this year’s campaign in the…
Google Maps is renewed with artificial intelligence to change search and navigation
Whether users are searching for specific local amenities, such as “electric car chargers,” “cafes with latte art,” or “things to do in Tokyo,” the updated Maps is designed to provide plenty of useful and relevant results. Google’s vision is that Maps transcends traditional uses and encourages the discovery and exploration of new places and experiences,…