Tag: MERS
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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…
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On the road with Orkan
Orkan's mission is to offer our customers the lowest possible fuel prices in all parts of the country and in some parts of the capital area. At eight of these stations, we have reduced prices even further. These stations are mostly located on main communication routes. In 2023, Orkan began its energy transformation journey and…
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On the road with Orkan
Orkan's mission is to offer our customers the lowest possible fuel prices in all parts of the country and in some parts of the capital area. At eight of these stations, we have reduced prices even further. These stations are mostly located on main communication routes. In 2023, Orkan began its energy transformation journey and…
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One in four consumers' finances are “very tight”, it turns out
The respondents mention the increase in food prices as the biggest economic impact.
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The shipping collusion cost Icelandic society ISK 62 billion
Illegal collusion between Icelandic shipping companies Samskip and Eimskip has cost Icelandic society almost ISK 62 billion, according to a recently published analysis. Eimskip paid ISK 1.5 billion in fines for the violations, while Samskip appealed against the ISK 4.2 billion fine imposed. The breaches were called “a costly and disastrous attack on consumers that…
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Warning against thieves at ATMs
Landsbankinn warns against thieves who steal cards from people withdrawing money from ATMs and reminds how important it is that no one sees the PIN code being entered. Bank employees report that during the week at least one of Landsbankinn's customers was attacked by thieves at an ATM. Bank representatives believe that there is every…
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Kela is asking for feedback to make English-language services more efficient
Kela's commitment to serve its customers inclusively has led to this initiative and ensured that the services are equally accessible to everyone, regardless of their mother tongue. Maija Luotonen, Kela.fi's editor-in-chief, emphasized the growing commitment to the English version of the site, which had 1.3 million visitors last year. – The content of the Finnish,…
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Follow the Swedish WC swimmers
At 17.00–19.00 in P4 SwimmingWC in Doha (Magnus Wahlman and Anna-Karin Kammerling)17.44 Men's semi-final 50 m freestyle with Björn Seeliger18.08 Men's 200 m breaststroke final with Erik Persson18.17 Semi-final 50 m butterfly ladies with Sarah Sjöström and Louise Hansson Host: Emanuel Nashed
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Finnish researchers are thinking about what makes people eat their vegetables
According to the research results, the vegetarian option was most often ordered by customers willing to experiment, vegetarians and university researchers for lunch.
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Digital scammers swiped 44 million euros from victims in Finland last year
Most of the victims fell into investment schemes, which are often long-term scams.
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Consumers are struggling with rising housing costs
Last fall, only one in four Finns thought their housing costs were too high, but now more and more homeowners are seeking help for over-indebtedness.
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The rocket has taken off – Marcus Wandt is on his way up to space
Hear SR correspondent Roger Wilson, on site at the launch in Florida, and Robert Cumming, astronomer and communicator for Onsala Observatory at Chalmers University, about Marcus Wandt's space journey.
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Electricity companies: High spot prices make the customer contract change
The fewer spot price customers there are, the less people will limit usage on days when prices are high. This can increase prices on days when supply and demand are out of balance.
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Alko's sales fell by 4% in 2023
Last year's sales data also revealed that white wine is more popular than red wine among Finnish consumers.
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Landsbjörg warns against online scammers
The Landsbjörg Rescue Service (ICE-SAR) warns against fraudulent websites advertising fake lotteries. A statement was issued on Landsbjörg's Facebook profile – HERE – that Landsbjörg has nothing to do with this website. The fraudulent post states that the user has won some game and needs to verify their details and send a message to the…
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Business confidence is growing, but consumers are still angry about the economy
About 70 percent of Finnish consumers estimate that the economic situation in Finland was worse in December of this year than a year earlier.
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Hear Karlavagnen – about the best that happened this week
Annika Ilmoni join us this Friday evening in P4. Darkness and winter prevail – but surely there are always glimmers of light! talking to listeners about the best thing that happened to them in the past week. Call on 020-22 10 30 or email [email protected].
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The Stranger – about finding meaning in a meaningless world
In Albert Camus's “The Stranger” the story is told coldly about the young man Mersault, who doesn't seem to care about anything. Neither about love nor his mother's death. By chance he becomes a murderer and then questions are raised about truth, justice and responsibility. The book is considered one of the most influential throughout…
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504: Bad grade for Swedish school
This week saw the latest Pisa report which shows that knowledge in Swedish schools has become worse. It is said to be both due to the pandemic, but other things also play a role. What does Tidöpartierna's plan to improve Swedish schools look like? We are also talking about a new updated version of the…
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Sweden crashes in the Pisa measurements – but beats Norway
Hear Katarina Helmersson, reporter at Ekot, about Sweden's rise and fall, the discussions around the selection for the exams and why we even compare ourselves to other countries. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Katarina Helmersson, reporter at Ekot Producer: Alice Uhlin, Viola Gad and Karl Kadhammar With sound from: Aftonbladet, Ekot, Riksdagen, School Administration, SVT Contact:…
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Female singers report harassment at the National Opera
Several female performers have reported being harassed even during productions on stage.
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APN Podcast: Advantages and obstacles of volunteering in Finland
While volunteering can provide newcomers with a gateway into their community, many people face challenges finding volunteer opportunities.
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This is how you make life work – despite migraines
“Like a nail that someone hammers into the brain, which then becomes a car hammer straight down into the head.” This is how the author and psychologist describe it Celia Svedhem the pain. She has chronic migraines and has tried everything to relieve the attacks. Together with the migraine researcher Lars Edvinsson she tells us…
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Finland will raise the annual drug cost ceiling to 626.94 euros in 2024
After reaching this threshold, customers are entitled to additional compensation, which significantly reduces their own costs to a deductible of only 2.50 euros per product purchase to be reimbursed. The goal of this policy is to ensure that drug costs remain affordable for everyone. The decision to raise the limit for 2024 comes after a…
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S group’s retiring house brand Rainbow after more than 50 years
The trading company pointed out that customers are increasingly price conscious in the grocery store.
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Chalmers bans political demonstrations – hear the debate
Chalmers University of Technology prohibits political demonstrations and posters on campus. According to the university’s rector, this is being done due to the troubled global situation and a strongly polarized social climate. The ban arouses criticism among students. Hear a debate between Chalmers’ principal Martin Nilsson Jacobi and Emma Fastesson Lindgrenchairman S-students.
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Monday’s papers: Victims of the counter, tax changes and the cold north
The trial against a Finnish man suspected of hacking the database of the Psychotherapy Center Vastamo and attempting to blackmail the company and its customers begins on Monday.
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Use hand sanitizer
Consumers rushed to buy hand sanitizer after the pandemic took effect, but this trend is fading fast.
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The number of organic food producers in Finland continues to decrease
Market conditions and changes in support conditions are driving more and more organic farmers to close their operations.
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Finns book Christmas trips to Lapland and abroad
Despite the tight economic situation, Finnish consumers still seem to be ready to pay for Christmas trips, travel agencies say.
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As the only international in her company, Olivia likes to challenge the status quo
Olivia Poblano, 32, is a brand strategist from Mexico. She has lived in seven different cities across the globe. Her advice for newcomers to Denmark? Take lunch breaks with your colleagues and reach out to strangers on LinkedIn. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here:…
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Scammers on island.is
There has been an increase in scams impersonating the island.is login page. CERT-IS, the Icelandic government’s cybersecurity team, has issued warnings. On this fake website, users are asked to select their bank before logging in. No service requires this when logging in, which is why CERT-IS would like to point out that only fraudulent sites…
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Seven years in Denmark: a Moldovan software engineer shares his workplace tips for newcomers
“Something that surprised me was all the bonuses we have – like extra holidays, free access to the gym and events organized by the company.” 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…