Tag: Nation
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…
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…
A stronger military requires more manpower and more international workers
Increased conscription in Denmark will reduce the annual labor supply by around 2,100 years of labor across several sectors, according to Dansk Industri's calculations. Therefore, the future need for more Danish and international labor is high, says the association. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
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…
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…
Adam Taal – on Tensta, gangster rap and Beyoncé's kebab
17 years ago he broke through big, with the album It's a Tensta thing and the hit My cool. He won a Grammy for Dance/Hip/Soul of the Year, and was predicted an international career. And he has toured in 35 countries and been a liaison to artists such as Rihanna and Jay-Z, but at the…
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…
HS: The strikes force Finnair to increase refueling stops on long-haul flights
Mia ElorantaFinnair's director of communications told Helsingin Sanomat on Monday that the majority state-owned airline refuels aircraft operating on continental routes in destination countries. “This is an attempt to save fuel in Helsinki,” he added. The long-haul flights operated by the airline, on the other hand, make more refueling stops at airports in Europe. Eloranta…
Winners of the presidential award
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir and Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson were awarded today by the President of Iceland. At yesterday's ceremony in Bessastaðir, Kerecis received the President's Export Award for 2024, which was presented to CEO Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson. Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir was also honored for her international work. Kerecis has been producing implants made of fish for…
How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?
Despite Denmark's ranking as the third safest country for LGBTQ+ individuals, a recent homophobic attack involving comedian Oscar Stanescu and the government's new charter to prevent nightlife discrimination are catalyzing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
The October 7 massacre and Israel's trauma
The terrorist organization Hamas broke through the heavily guarded border between Gaza and Israel. In kibbutzim like Nir Oz, Be'eri and Kfar Aza they shot and burned people to death. And they attacked the Nova music festival with three thousand dancing youths. They took the hostages that they brought with them to Gaza.Hear some of…
Hiring healthcare professionals from India and the Philippines can benefit all parties
The government's recent agreement to provide an additional 1,000 health personnel (sosu's) to Denmark by recruiting from India and the Philippines is a solution to an imminent challenge. Projections from Kraka-Deloitte and the Ministry of Finance point to a huge challenge for the Danish healthcare system: There is a shortage of qualified social security workers…
The group of people accused in human trafficking cases has increased by one person
Grímur Grímsson, chief police inspector for the capital region, says no further action is planned in the case of alleged human trafficking by entrepreneur Davíð Viðarsson, but interrogations and data examination are ongoing. He says police are examining documents that were seized during house searches since last Tuesday. Thirty searches were carried out in connection…
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo experience an exceptionally short hibernation
This disrupted hibernation period comes after a particularly long winter, with the spring sunshine now encouraging bears to spend more time outside. The zoo's bears had settled into hibernation in late October, but the younger bear began to make his presence known by knocking on the door of his winter den in early December. Although…
The bears of Korkeasaari wake up from their shortened hibernation
While the bears at the Helsinki Zoo slept well last winter, they only slept for six weeks this season.
The Innovation Fund appoints four new Innowomen
Ahead of International Women's Day, four new researchers and entrepreneurs have joined the all-female cohort of Innowomen – an initiative from the Innovation Foundation that improves the gender balance in Denmark's science and business areas. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot…
SKAL: There are no widespread disruptions in fuel deliveries despite the planned strikes
The Finnish Transport and Logistics Association said that the effects on fuel deliveries will remain at the local, not the national, level.
“The system is reaching its tolerance limits again”
Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson believes there are two likely explanations for the magma not reaching the surface when it left the magma chamber last Saturday. On the one hand, magma leaked from the chamber into a crack that was not open to the surface, and on the other hand, the pressure of the magma was not…
Proposal to withdraw RÚV from the advertising market
According to the proposal of the majority of the working group of the Ministry of Culture and Economic Affairs, the Icelandic national broadcaster (RÚV) should withdraw from the advertising market and thus be excluded from competing with private entities in the sale of advertising services. This change would come into force at the end of…
Mini Market reminds you that tomorrow is Women's Day!
In the past, on March 8, ladies received carnations, tights or coffee packages, but fortunately, the Polish People's Day traditions have become forgotten. Modern women expect creative, original and unique gifts. Dear Gentlemen, We know that an idea for a gift is sometimes a challenge, but don't worry – Mini Market stores are waiting for…
The authorities call on the Danes to prepare their homes for war and crisis
The National Emergency Management Agency is working on a “leaflet or online campaign” about what food, water and equipment you should have in your home. Plus, a Danish MEP has been named figurehead for the extreme right-wing EU party Identity and Democracy, and more than half of the major Danish companies have been hit by…
PowerLunch with contemporary painter Apolonia Sokol
For the uninitiated, it is fair to say that the life and work of the Franco-Polish portrait painter Apolonia Sokol has so far been far from common. From battling cancer as a child and growing up poor in a theater in Paris, to navigating the art world and brushing shoulders with the famous (and infamous,…
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was named the best destination for business travelers in Europe
In 2023, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport served 15.3 million passengers, of which a significant quarter were business passengers. The airport's recognition is due to its comprehensive services, especially tailored for business travelers, including priority services, efficient check-in and security processes, and exceptional lounge facilities. Ulla Serlenius, executive director of Helsinki-Vantaa airport company Finavia, emphasized the commitment to…
Now the way is open for Trump
Former US President Donald Trump won big on Super Tuesday, extending his already large lead over challenger Nikki Haley. The next day, Haley announced her resignation. Formally, he picks up the nomination at the party's convention this summer, but given Haley's interruption, we can already state that the election in 2024 will be between Donald…
Finland's flexibility against Russia, Patria's F-35 assembly plant and the decrease in suicides: Finland in the world press
The article examines how Finland remains unconcerned and prepared for Russian aggression amid global concerns about Ukraine and has been strongly committed to readiness since the Soviet Union's 1944 bombings. The article emphasizes that Finland's defense strategy includes mandatory protections and conscription, which reflects the determination not to be caught off guard. Finland's shelters serve…
That's how Super Tuesday went – hear Ekot's USA correspondent
Yesterday was Super Tuesday in the United States as 17 states and territories held primaries or nomination meetings. For Donald Trump, who is running against Nikki Haley, it seems to be going like a train. Roger Wilson, Ekot's US correspondent, updates you with the latest on the election process.
An unusual light phenomenon over Mývatn
Yesterday evening, an unusual light could be seen in the sky over Lake Mývatn. It was most likely caused by the launch of the Falcon-9 rocket. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Sunday at 3.53 Icelandic time. The rocket of Elon Musk's SpaceX company includes three US astronauts and one Russian…
A pilot will be launched in Helsinki to donate extra school meals to food aid
This effort supports the city's effort to significantly reduce food waste in schools and kindergartens, following the goals set in the Food Waste Ecosystem Project that started in April 2023. The project enables workshops and experiments that focus on minimizing food waste and maximizing food use. extra food. Sodexo, known for its extensive efforts to…
What happened to globalization?
China, a venerable empire with centuries of rich history and culture, was thrown into turmoil by the Opium War with Britain (1839-1842 and 1856-1860). The conflict was sparked by Britain's desire to balance its trade deficit with China, which led to the British monarchy's roganist illegal opium smuggling and led to widespread addiction among the…
The saxophone war in Paris
Cast: Fredric Thurfjell – actor and Adolphe Sax enthusiast who made several theater performances about Adolphe.Asya Fateyeva – concert saxophonist from Ukraine and jury member of International Adolphe Sax Competition. Program manager: Andrea Tarrodi
The difficult search for truth in war
One version of the sequence of events:After a long wait, thousands of starving people have gathered around aid convoys just south of Gaza City, with food and supplies. Many rush towards the trucks to get some of the flour, and then it happens: According to witnesses on the spot, Israeli soldiers open fire on the…
SAK is planning political strikes of up to four days in the coming weeks, write HS and MT
The political strikes organized earlier this year have lasted from one to two days. According to the information received by the two newspapers, a decision on the scope and targeting of the strikes could be made as early as Tuesday, March 5. Jarkko ElorantaThe chairman of SAK is expected to comment on the tight labor…