Tag: Nation
FDF commander: NATO's national defense budget target falls short
General Timo Kivinen says that NATO's level of defense spending, two percent of the member countries' gross national product, is not enough for Europe's needs.
Stubb: Finland's foreign and security policy is based on value realism
“The cornerstones of our foreign policy are built on Western values, such as democracy, the rule of law and human rights. We believe in cooperation and international rules-based order, he said. “At the same time, our security policy is based on realism. That's why we maintain a strong defense – now as part of the…
Finnish customs will collect 308 million euros in taxes for Finland and the EU in 2023
Of this, 162 million euros were allocated to the EU, of which Finland kept a 25% “reward”, which is 54 million euros. According to Tom Fermi, who is responsible for Customs' customer relations and tax collection, the EUR 81 million decrease in customs duties from the previous year was primarily due to a decrease in…
Alarmingly low vitamin D levels in pregnant immigrant women
However, the study highlighted a stark contrast in average vitamin D levels between immigrant mothers and their Finnish counterparts, with immigrant women's levels alarmingly low. The study aimed to find out the connection between the low vitamin D concentration of immigrants during pregnancy and children's neurodevelopmental disorders. This survey was based on observations that children…
Finnish fighter jets are leaving for the Nordic Response 24 exercise
Next week's international exercise is the Defense Forces' “most important” exercise of the year, according to the Air Force.
Thursday's papers: Niinistö's last days, Finnish weapons sold to Russia, ban proposal in English only
President Sauli Niinistö's last week in office has been busy, as the nation prepares for a change of power when Alexander Stubb takes office on Friday.
12 Danish NGOs issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The organizations fear that a planned expansion of the Israeli ground operation in Rafah will be “the deadliest and most destructive chapter of the war to date”. Plus, Denmark's first community hospital kicks off the national effort to improve local care, the EU adopts tougher environmental crime penalties, and Danish banks earn record profits. The…
I see a political path for the expat community
In my opinion, the best political columns are those that address an issue in an analytical case and preferably based on relevant data. I typically try to practice this myself. This time, however, I would like to make it more personal. The reason for this is that I was surprised by the response to my…
The search for people missing after an avalanche in Greenland continues
As reported by Sermitsiaq.AG, a group of snowmobilers was buried by an avalanche. The police do not disclose the number of people they are looking for or their nationality. The avalanche occurred in an area called Aqqitsoq west of Nuuk late yesterday evening. “Greenland Police are currently conducting an extensive operation in Nuuk around the…
More than 100 members of the European Parliament demand continued funding for UNRWA amid the Gaza crisis
Finnish MEP Alviina AlametsäThe Greens representative has been a prominent signatory to a collective letter addressed to key figures in the European Union, including the presidents of the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament. The letter highlights the moral suspension of halting funding to UNRWA, an organization that acts as a lifeline…
Trade unions criticize Denmark's push for international health workers
Trade unions in Denmark and abroad criticize Denmark for bringing in nurses and health personnel from countries that themselves lack labor 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…
More than 13% of Icelanders live abroad
According to the latest data from the Icelandic registry office, Þjóðskrá, over 13% of the country's citizens live abroad. According to RÚV, 324,193 Icelanders live in their country and 49,870 abroad. About three fifths of Icelandic emigrants live in other Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland). Denmark, the former colonizer of Iceland, is the…
The Danish Prime Minister meets heads of government at a major Ukraine conference in Paris
Ukraine's global allies are meeting in Paris today to reaffirm their unity and determination to overcome the “war of aggression waged by Russia.” Plus, Copenhagen's M3 and M4 metro lines reopen, Ryanair announces fewer flights at higher prices this summer due to the Boeing production crisis, and a Danish oil tanker is hit by a…
Friday's papers: New border law, anti-Roma discrimination, Flood warning
The Finnish media reports on Friday that the government is preparing a “drastic” new law, the aim of which is to further tighten the security of Russia's eastern border.
The difficult search for a new national team captain
It has been more than four months since Janne Anderson resigned as national team captain. Emanuel Nashedreporter at Radiosporten, talks about the difficulties for the Swedish Football Association in finding a replacement and who it might be. Host: Martin Wicklin Guest: Emanuel Nashed, Radiosporten Producers: Elin Hagman, Kim Hessius, Ulrika Lindqvist and Karl Kadhammar With…
Horse special in Karlavagnen – the jumping legend in the studio
It's about horses and riders in Karlavagnen Wednesday. Christian Olsson invites his friend and colleague Maria Gretzer – former Olympic rider, former national team captain and Radiosport's expert. In the program, you will hear the listeners' experiences with horses, stables and equestrian sports on the occasion of the Gothenburg Horse Show, which starts on February…
Marcus Wandt – wants to take everyone to space
After 22 days in space and several subsequent days at the European space agency ESA's facility in Cologne, astronaut Marcus Wandt landed on Swedish soil on Sunday, February 18. The effort was extensive, but only a couple of hours later he sat down at Söndagsintervurgen's interview microphone to try to put into words what he…
A record number of companies were closed in the Helsinki region in 2023
Especially in the retail sector, there have been a significant number of closures in the past two years, and more businesses in the Helsinki region have closed than started from January 2022 to September 2023. Although bankruptcies and corporate reorganizations are often used as indicators of economic downturns, Marko Silen, head of the Helsinki Region…
Agreement on measures relating to immigration
The government agreed to take action on people seeking international protection, refugees and immigrants. This was announced after the meeting, which ended shortly before noon today. “The aim is to promote better, more efficient and clearer policy implementation and to improve services supporting the management of overseas immigrants and refugees. The overall vision focuses on…
Finnish MPs appeal to the government to continue funding UNRWA
MPs claim that the decision to suspend funding was based on insufficient grounds, especially given the plight of Gaza's civilians. UNRWA, the only humanitarian agency capable of providing large-scale aid in the region, has announced that its current financial resources are insufficient to cover all aid needs even until the end of February. Gaza is…
Apartment prices fell by more than 9% in the Helsinki region last year, by 7.6% nationwide
Home sales increased at the end of 2023 due to tax changes, but fell again in January.
Snowy Helsinki becomes a hot Chinese love story
These filming locations have included Eliel Square and near the Storyville restaurant. The Chinese TV drama “Amidst a Snowstorm of Love” captures a large audience with an expected viewership of tens of millions. For the production, a large crew of more than a hundred people was brought to Finland from China, along with sophisticated stage…
Demands an end to Israel's occupation when the International Court of Justice begins proceedings
Secretary General of Amnesty International, Agnès Callamard, highlighted the harsh situation in the occupied Gaza Strip, where the danger of genocide is imminent. The organization criticized the international community for allowing Israel's alleged international crimes to go unpunished for too long and highlighted the catastrophic consequences for Gaza. According to Amnesty, the occupation blatantly violates…
The introspection of the Russified correspondent
The journalist and the author Malcolm Dixelius latest book is called “The Confessions of the Russified Swedes”. It is about the work of journalism in the Soviet Union and in the independent states that emerged after the fall of the empire. But the book is also a self-examination of the Russian identity that the author…
Finland starts a skiing holiday in ideal conditions, but "mean" expected change
According to Yle's meteorologist Elias Paakkanen, the ski slopes in different parts of the country are in excellent condition due to the combination of recent heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.
A Traveller's Handbook: Betting in the Land of Fjords
In Norway's beautiful landscape and reserved Norwegian mentality, where some of the most important values are tolerance and equality, gambling in many ways has a distinctive form due to the country's state monopoly on gambling. In contrast to some of its counterparts such as Sweden or Denmark, Norway keeps and limits its gambling industry to…
What will I do with the children if the war comes?
The preschool and school are covered by civil preparedness. But will the school continue to function in war? Will there be staff who can work at the preschool in the event of a major crisis? And who will help me if I have a war placement? Preparedness today about how the Swedish National Agency for…
Last year, the population of Helsinki grew at a rate not seen since the 1960s
The city of Helsinki pointed out press release last week that if the preliminary data is confirmed this spring, it would be a new population growth record since the 1940s, except for 1965, when eastern Vuosaare was annexed to Helsinki. In the 21st century, the city has increased its population by an average of less…
Finnish exports to Russia and Central Asia collapsed by almost 70%
EU exports to Russia fell by €50.9 billion in two years, while exports to Central Asia, which includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, increased by €14.0 billion over the same period. Despite the overall 57.0% decrease in EU exports to Russia, four EU countries – Slovenia, Bulgaria, Latvia and Croatia – managed to…
VR asked for a detailed explanation of the cancellation of long-distance traffic
The damage was noticed on the road section between Lahti and Kouvola. The Ministry of Transport and Communications pointed out on Wednesday press release that such damage is typically caused by wheels slipping on rails. A state-owned company reported a day later after it has repaired the damaged section of track, and long-distance service must…
The members of parliament are starting to reconsider the long-delayed law on Sámi assemblies
The bill, which the indigenous Sami peoples consider crucial for their right to self-determination, has been discussed in four electoral terms.