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Ukrainian naval officers train at the Icelandic Coast Guard
Iceland is responsible for training Ukrainian naval officers on board the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel. Officers received practical training in maritime research, surveillance and maritime operations such as search and rescue. This training is part of a NATO training project and the Icelandic Coast Guard is responsible for its implementation in cooperation with the defense…
The Finns are suspected of defrauding Ukraine of armor stores worth millions of euros
The two men promised to supply thousands of bulletproof vests in the early months of the war.
Tips for beginners: How to adjust the mirrors correctly
Driving a car requires not only the ability to steer, accelerate and brake. It also requires the ability to effectively use your mirrors to navigate and maneuver the car. Correctly adjusting your car's mirrors is a blind decision to minimize the angles and give you a complete overview of the traffic around you. This article…
Friday's papers: Ukraine's security agreement, Tampere bike halls and ice swimming breakfast
Finland is currently negotiating an agreement with Ukraine that guarantees long-term defense assistance.
NATO is establishing two technology testing centers in Finland
The accelerator to be established in Espoo focuses on communication and quantum technologies and offers companies mentoring for defense business development. Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen (NCP) estimates that the facilities increase awareness and create business opportunities for Finland within NATO. “Finland's leading position, especially in the development of new generation communication technologies and quantum…
Stay up to date with Ekot quarter to six
Cyber-attacks are increasing and the Norwegian Agency for Community Protection and Emergency Preparedness wants greater investments in IT security. Two police officers in Stockholm are sentenced to prison for 1.5 and 2 years respectively for, among other things, gross misconduct and breach of confidentiality. The NATO countries have never before increased their investment in defense…
Follow the women's sprint in Canmore
At 17.37–21.40 in P4 BiathlonWorld Cup in Canmore, Canada17.40 Sprint 7.5 km ladies (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl) HandballLadies handball league19.00 Sävehof–Västerås (Susanna Andrén) Ice hockeySM Round of 16 1 of 3, men19.00Örebro–Luleå (Emil Gustavsson)Rögle–Timrå (Andreas Matz) Hosts: Roger Burman and Andreas Andersson
Stay up to date with Ekot quarter to five
Cyber-attacks are increasing and the Norwegian Agency for Community Protection and Emergency Preparedness wants greater investments in IT security. Two police officers in Stockholm are sentenced to prison for 1.5 and 2 years respectively for, among other things, gross misconduct and breach of confidentiality. The NATO countries have never before increased their investment in defense…
APN Podcast: Why is Finland on strike?
All Points North examines Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks where unions, employers and the government are headed.
The traces from the terrorist attack in Tyresö to IS in Somalia
After four men were arrested in Tyresö, suspected of serious weapons offenses and preparation for terrorist offences, the security police point out connections to Africa. Hear Felix Öste Personne, reporter at Ekot about the suspicions against the detained men and Richard MyrenbergAfrica correspondent, about how the terrorist organization IS is gaining more and more ground…
The Supreme Administrative Court rejected the border closure appeals
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland decided that Russian-speaking residents had no grounds to complain about the government's border control decisions.
There is no train in Luuna for most of the summer due to track works
The track improvements will interrupt train traffic between Turku and Helsinki for more than a month next summer.
Local hunter shoots raccoon in West Jutland
Top stories in Denmark today: Local hunter shoots raccoon in West Jutland The date is set – Pusher Street will be dug up on April 6 Bornholmers flock to crisis preparation courses such as “What if?” campaign begins Local hunter shoots raccoon in West JutlandA local hunter shot a raccoon on Tuesday morning at Kildebjerg…
Danske Bank announces that it will drop investments in fossil fuels in several billion divestments
Danske Bank is one of the first major banks in the world to drop oil giants, experts estimate. 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 be…
Everyone hates being laid off, but women can be hit harder than men
A new study on the gender gap in job loss in the Danish labor market has found that women find it more difficult to re-enter the workplace and suffer greater short-term income reduction, while men generally lose more. Among parents with dependent children, mothers are hit harder than fathers, and mothers with low education fare…
Young Conservative leader demands a TikTok ban in Norway
Ola Svenneby, who heads the program committee of Unge Høyre, advocates a complete ban on TikTok in Norway, according to E24. He claims that the app's enormous popularity poses a threat to national security. Svenneby emphasizes concern over Chinese influence and technology used to manipulate opinion, and draws parallels to historical contexts such as Soviet…
In the Finnish labor market dispute, the stakes rise when employers plan to suspend salary payments
The decision means that payments can also be suspended at workplaces outside the strike if they have to stop their production due to, for example, disruptions in raw material deliveries. “This is our interpretation,” Ruohoniemi said. Jyri HäkämiesCEO of EK, confirmed interpretation at YLE A-studio on Tuesday. “In layman's terms, you could say that work…
Restaurant Helsingin Palace is at the top of Finland's 50 best restaurants for the fifth year in a row
Located in Helsinki's Eteläsatama, the Palace Restaurant is known for its exceptional dining experience, which has now received additional recognition with the “Best Atmosphere” award. The list includes Ravintola Grön, which ranks close to second, and BasBas, based in Helsinki, which showcase the capital's strong presence in the Finnish culinary landscape. Turku's top restaurant Kaskis…
Acquittal in a high-profile terrorism case
As RÚV reports, the Reykjavik District Court found Sindri Snær Birgisson and Ísidór Nathansson guilty of violating weapons laws, but acquitted them of attempting to commit a terrorist attack. This is the first judgment of an Icelandic court in a terrorism-related case. The defense calls the ruling a condemnation of the prosecutor's office and the…
That is the purpose of the new AI Act
After years of intense negotiations, the European Parliament today hammered through a new law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence – the most comprehensive law of its kind in the world. But what does the new law actually mean? What is the purpose of it? And how clear is it? Hear Sveriges Radio's EU…
Early intervention in pollen allergy can reduce the risk of asthma in children
“Pollen allergy can be treated effectively at a relatively low cost compared to asthma. If a child develops asthma, he may need medication and healthcare services throughout his life,” explains. Katariina Ijäs, allergy, skin and asthma specialist. In 2018, the direct health care costs of asthma and asthma symptoms in Finland were 205 million euros,…
Finland wants to limit the use of nicotine in sachets
The government says that oral nicotine contains several health problems.
Tired soldiers and weapons drought: Ukraine's fight against the clock
Sveriges Radio's Ukraine correspondent Lubna El-Shanti takes us to those who are standing there on the battle line. To Bogdan, who has fought all his adult life, to the drone patrol that appears in the dark of night and calls itself vampires, and to the artillery soldier who dreams of one day swimming in the…
Prime Minister makes strongest call yet for ceasefire in Gaza
“Today I strongly call for a humanitarian ceasefire, which Denmark has voted for in the UN,” said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after a grim new report on the conditions in Gaza from the WHO. Plus, Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen has landed safely back on earth after six months in space with a smile and a…
The diesel shortage caused by the strike threatens to disrupt public transport in Finland
The fuel stocks in the depots are expected to be completely exhausted by the weekend, when only electric buses will remain in traffic. Koiviston Auto operates about a third of the local buses of Helsinki Region Transport (HSL). Mikkola said that Neste, Koiviston Auto's only fuel supplier, has informed the company that no more diesel…
Denmark announces large defense budget increase
On Wednesday, the government will announce a new investment of DKK 40 billion in national defense to achieve its NATO goal. The spending will almost triple the duration of conscription, increase the total number of conscripts and strengthen the Army's 1st Brigade. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a…
Finnish forest companies temporarily close paper mills, suspend salary payments
The members of the paper workers' union are not on strike, but the companies say the factories cannot operate due to a walkout by transport and logistics workers.
Finland detects more GPS jamming devices as drivers increasingly try to hide their tracks
Owning a GPS jammer is not illegal in itself, but using devices to interfere with signals is a crime, according to the Southeastern Finland Police Department.
EXTRAS: Kate's poodle after the aforementioned photo
Wanted to kill speculation The speculation surrounding Princess Kate has been extreme in recent months. After she underwent surgery in January, no one has seen her and conspiracy theories have been rampant. The first sign of life was initially received with joy, but then something strange was discovered about the image. Hear Titti and Ebba…