Tag: Nature
Skills shortage in Finland: A growing challenge amid global trends
Next come Southern Finland with 83 percent, Western Finland with 79 percent and Northern Finland with 75 percent. The industries most affected by the skills shortage are transport and logistics (92%), communication services (91%), industry (84%) and healthcare and life sciences (80%). The five areas of expertise with the most expertise are IT and data, […]
Creepy news week in Greenland
With a population of 56,000, Greenland is not known to be a particularly dangerous place. But that hasn’t been the case this past week, when a series of shocking stories caught the world’s attention. Nevertheless, the week began with news of a more sober nature. Greenlandic diplomat appointed to NATOThe Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, and the […]
Leashes are required for dogs on the beach from April to September
You will hardly see any dog without a leash on the Danish beaches this summer. According to the Nature Protection Act, all dogs must be kept on a leash between 1 April and 30 September – and this is mostly out of respect for birds. “It is important to take into account the breeding birds […]
The study reveals a high level of support for supervised drug use rooms in Finland
The report also emphasizes the need to get more information about the nature of addiction, as Finland is still one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of the number of young people who die from drug use. Acting Director of A-Clinic Foundation managing director, Hanna Paikkala, emphasizes that drug addiction is a disease […]
Copenhagen’s most famous tower to get a makeover
Anyone passing through the center of town over the next few days might notice an unfamiliar sight, or rather the lack of one. The City Hall Tower, Copenhagen’s undoubtedly most recognizable tower, will be covered in scaffolding until the end of the year. The town hall tower must be renovated to ensure that it can […]
Missing at sea
On October 6, 2011, director Daniel Lind Lagerlöf disappears at the Tjurpannan nature reserve in Bohuslän. When the police end the search, the investigators determine that he fell into the water from slippery rocks and that it was all an accident. Finding the remains of another person But in the search, a strange find has […]
Fun activities on your next trip to Finland
Skiing and snowboarding in Lapland Lapland is a winter wonderland that offers the world’s best skiing and snowboarding experiences. Lapland is popular thanks to its abundant, uninterrupted snow tourist attraction for people interested in outdoor activities. Skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes in Lapland, and many resorts offer slopes suitable for all skill levels. There […]
The Helsinki stock exchange falls amid the US banking problems
The fallout caused by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank has affected the Helsinki stock market.
Futures Barometer 2023: Finns’ unwavering confidence in the future in the midst of crises
The survey also revealed that young people in particular have strong faith in the future, and 91 percent of them are interested in it. However, the share of respondents who are excited about the future has decreased, and one in five respondents said they look forward to the future and see a lot of opportunities […]
Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions
The social effects of Customs’ crime prevention have exceeded 100 million euros, and most of the violations are related to sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Supervisory director Hannu Sinkkonen said that the number of violations of regulations has increased significantly, and last year more than 300 cases were taken into preliminary investigation. Sinkkonen also stated […]
Circle of women – meeting in Reykjavik
“The circle is a sacred space for women, where we can exist in truth, in our true nature, without masks and corsets … In the circle, we look at each other, discovering our spiritual kinship. In the circle, we awaken our Wise Old Woman, the one who knows what we come for and what we […]
Post-pandemic trend: Almost half of Finns dream of moving to the countryside
This corresponds to approximately one million adult Finns. On the other hand, four out of ten respondents prefer to live in the city. According to the survey, young people are also interested in moving to the countryside, 46 percent of them would like to move to the countryside. However, work was considered to be the […]
Danielle Kang’s 63 good for HSBC World Championship lead
Danielle Kang led the pack at the HSBC World Championship with a second-round 63 on Friday at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore. Snow slowed play in the second round before it ended in a three-way tie at 9-under, one back of Kang. First-round leader Elizabeth Szokol shot 71 on Friday and is part […]
Greta Thunberg taken away by police during demonstration in Oslo
Greta Thunberg has been carried away by police from a demonstration against wind turbines outside the Ministry of Finance in Oslo. In recent days, Sami activists together with the organization Nature and Youth have demonstrated against a wind farm on Sami land. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast.
HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories […]
Digital Content May Change Your Visual Perception: Research
Their paper explores how different online data visually differs from images taken from real natural, urban and suburban environments. “When you’re online, you experience a different world,” Gerhardstein said. Gerhardstein and Duggan studied the “oblique effect,” in which the brain pays more attention to horizontal and vertical lines than to lines coming in at an […]
HS: 51% of Finns are ready to adapt their standard of living to the climate
The results are not particularly surprising, in retrospect Pekka Jokinenprofessor of environmental policy at the University of Tampere. “Climate awareness is constantly increasing and penetrating society more thoroughly than, for example, five years ago,” he told the newspaper, referring to the emergence of climate political debate in all sectors of society – including the economy. […]
YLE publishes a search engine for schools that arouses criticism
Honkonen, on the other hand, questioned the ethics of publishing the search engine. Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday reported that researchers have both welcomed the debate the publication sparked and condemned its racist nature. Emilia PalonenA senior researcher in political science at the University of Helsinki said that the way the ministers have criticized the public […]
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo wake up
Bears also enjoy scratching their thick winter fur in trees, snow and on a swing. They even slid down snowy hills looking for treats buried under the snow, freshly dug grass being a particular favorite. According to the zookeepers, the bears slept exceptionally well while hibernating, and did not wake up once during the long […]
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigns
It is an immeasurable privilege – one that has sustained and inspired me in good times and in the darkest of my hardest days,” Sturgeon said in a statement released today. “Given the nature and scope of the challenges facing the country, I feel a duty first and foremost to our country – to ensure […]
Night of museums in Kjarvalsstaðir – guided tour in Polish
The artist Lukas Bury will guide visitors through Jóhannes S. Kjarval’s exhibition entitled “First Snow”. The tour will start at 20:00. Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885–1972) is one of the most famous artists in the country, and his rich work consists of numerous images of Icelandic nature, fantastic creatures and Icelandic people. All works at the […]
Rare bee seen in Denmark after 50 years of absence
It has been called “a minor sensation” by the Norwegian Nature Agency. For the first time in more than 50 years, two specimens of the ulcerated masked bee – which got its name because of a bump (tumor) around the breast – have been found in the wild in Denmark. The rare insect has been […]
Bird watchers in effect this weekend "Finland’s most popular nature event"
The annual backyard bird count provides valuable information about long-term population changes – but the top three species remain the same year after year, says Birdlife Finland.
The earth’s crust near Askja rose half a meter
GPS measurements show that the ground level near the Askja volcano has risen by half a meter since the measurements began in August 2021. The land rise is thought to be due to the accumulation of magma below the surface. Such information was provided on the FB page of a group of volcanologists and nature […]
The earth’s crust near Askja rose half a meter
GPS measurements show that the ground level near the Askja volcano has risen by half a meter since the measurements began in August 2021. The land rise is thought to be due to the accumulation of magma below the surface. Such information was provided on the FB page of a group of volcanologists and nature […]
Solar system estimated to be about 4.57 billion years old: Study
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers using isotopic analysis found that carbonate minerals from the asteroid crystallized in reactions with water, which initially accumulated on the asteroid as ice in the still-forming solar system and then warmed to liquid. They say that these carbonates formed very early – in the […]
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year celebration is crowned by a dance procession on Keskuskatu
Helsinki’s Chinese New Year brings a little joy to the dark time of the year and invites citizens to enjoy the day’s traditional program. The festival event will take place on Saturday, January 21, on Keskuskatu, between Kaivokatu and Aleksanterinkatu, ice sculpture performances from 10 am to 3 pm and dragon and lion dance from […]
The citizens’ initiative on the visa ban for Russians is advancing to the parliament
On Wednesday, the initiative crossed the threshold of 50,000 signatures and will move to the parliament to be considered by MPs.
Boost for camping: 300 new shelters on the way!
An appealing aspect of camping in Denmark is that you do not need a tent. Instead, you can live in a shelter: a covered outdoor area, often dug into the ground and timbered, or a custom-built wooden structure. The country has about 750 of them. But all too often – especially during the natural craze […]
Strong earthquake in Mýrdalsjökull
The strong earthquake hit Mýrdalsjökull on Sunday just before 5pm, says Kristín Jónsdóttir, director of nature conservation at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. The biggest quake was magnitude 3. Kristín says earthquakes at this time of year are normal because there are cavities in the glacier where a lot of water accumulates. It is unusual, however […]
Roskilde 2022: Tyler The Creator returns to Roskilde as a grown man
In 2011, when the fresh 20-year-old Californian prodigy Tyler The Creator debuted in Roskilde under the auspices of the infamous Odd Future music collective, those present at the chaotic, cross-border show knew that they had witnessed a concert of historical dimensions. Tyler himself rolled onto the stage in a wheelchair, his legs shattered from a […]
Finns are increasingly concerned about the state of nature – the loss of biodiversity is now recognized as a threat
Compared to the 2020 barometer, concerns about the state of nature have grown both globally and in Finland. The share of those concerned about the state of the world’s nature rose by 9% and the share of those concerned about Finland’s nature by 15%. 47% of respondents have become more aware of biodiversity and the […]
Mining company Terrafame receives a new environmental permit
The state-owned mining company Terrafame received a new temporary environmental permit on Monday, which will allow it to operate in Sotkamo until March 31, 2029. Terrafame has operated in the Kainuu region on the basis of temporary permits, which has been justified by the Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) due to the changing nature of […]
Vote: 80% want to expand nature reserves
About 80 percent of people are in favor of expanding Finland’s nature reserves. This is evident from the survey of Economic Research Yle. Young people and women were most enthusiastic about growing Finnish nature reserves. 38 per cent said they wanted more protection measures on both state-owned and private land, while 42 per cent wanted […]
Felling exceeds a sustainable level in southern Finland, says the Natural Resources Center
According to the Institute of Natural Resources (Luke) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, an average of 91 per cent of the largest amount of sustainable wood has been felled in Finnish forests over the past five years. Luke has estimated the largest sustainable harvest of sawn timber and energy wood in the country’s […]
The public works of Alicja Kwade’s Helsinki Biennale will find a permanent home in Kalasatama
Kwade (b. 1979), who lives and works in Berlin, is one of the most interesting and sought-after artists in international contemporary art. His sculptures and installations often focus on experiencing time and space and the essence of reality. The works will be unveiled at a public event on Tuesday 7.6. at 1:30 p.m. The event […]
International Environment Conference in Stockholm – 50 years of environmental action
The 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and a number of international environmental agreements. The conference was a key milestone in the development of international environmental governance and cooperation, and the establishment of an environmental program is celebrated annually on World Environment Day […]
The white-tailed deer should be classified as a harmful species, says the Finnish Conservation Group
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation has proposed that the white-tailed deer be added to the country’s list of harmful species by 2030. According to the NGO, the species is responsible for traffic accidents and is also known to cause extensive damage to crops and wild plants. The white-tailed deer first appeared in Finland after […]
UN chief calls for “common future for all lives”
Guterres said in a statement on International Biodiversity Day on May 22 each year. A senior UN official warned that three-quarters of the country and 66 percent of the marine environment had changed significantly as a result of human action, and called for an end to the “senseless and destructive war against nature.” The Secretary-General […]
Chana is recruiting for the Green Revolution
100,000 people are estimated to move to northern Norrland within the next 15 years. Chana Svensson has already taken the step and left her legal career in Washington for love in Luleå. Now she will recruit the people who will make Sweden a leader in global climate change. At the same time, she struggles with […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 19 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:50: RadioFreeEurope / RadioLiberty shares one interview with the mother of a Ukrainian National Guard based in Mariupol. During the interview on May 11 in Kyiv, Inna Zatoloka shares some […]
Research: Outdoor activities are still a key part of the Finnish way of life
“Finns do outdoor activities on average 3 times a week and 182 times a year. Women are a little more active than men. condensed Marjo NeuvonenLuke’s project manager. According to the study, about 30 percent of recreational activities took place in areas within 300 meters of the home and 85 percent in areas within 1,000 […]
‘Angel of Death’ suspect held in Randers
A middle-aged woman who is believed to be involved in a series of poisonings in a nursing home will remain in custody in Randers for another four weeks, it has been confirmed. It is presumed that the police intend to charge her with attempted manslaughter after a number of residents in the same ward at […]
Saimaannorpa live camera back in high demand
The Wildlife Conservation Group (WWF) re-launched its popularity Norppalive webcast for the seventh year in a row on Wednesday. The live broadcast, which attracts millions of viewers every year, broadcasts a live image of one of the Saimaa ringed seal’s favorite places. The Wildlife Foundation hopes that direct images will not only raise awareness of […]
Adders on Amager! Strollers produce incontrovertible evidence
The ‘Amager Adder’ – it has a nice ring to it. Not literally, though, as their pattern tends to be zig-zagged; 60-80 cm in length, the males are greyish and the females more reddish-brown. However, while there have been sightings, no hard evidence has ever been provided that the snakes can be found on the […]
The Ministry of the Environment finances 12 climate action projects in the built environment
Projects now underway are developing ways to reduce the carbon footprint of construction, researching the use of natural materials as building materials, producing information on low-carbon construction products and further developing the energy efficiency of construction. The projects will also create operating models for reducing emissions from municipal construction, low-carbon spatial planning and adaptation to […]
Center for Young People among Groups to Support Cannabis Decriminalization
The youth wing of the center has now joined other political groups to support the decriminalization of cannabis and the cultivation and sale of the plant for medical purposes. The issue was discussed at a meeting of the youth party delegation over the weekend. Attitudes towards cannabis have become more permissive over the years. Citizen […]
Hundreds of Danes have eaten PFAS-contaminated meat
The toxins from a fire drill site have leaked to a beach meadow with grazing cows. PFAS pollution led to new stricter limit values in Denmark Research shows that the immune system in children can be impaired by PFAS and the incident in Denmark has, among other things, led to much stricter limit values for […]
North Korean hackers target journalists with GOLDBACKDOOR malware
It has recently been revealed that APT37, a North Korean cyber espionage group, has used advanced malicious software to steal information from a private computer owned by a former South Korean intelligence service. The government-backed espionage group used the so-called Goldbackdoor malware with the intention of stealing sensitive information from carefully selected targets. It is […]
The first Finnish startup barometer: the shortage of experts is getting worse, but confidence in growth is still strong
The Finnish Startup Community (FSC) publishes its startup barometer for the first time. The purpose of the publication, which will be published quarterly in the future, is to map the views of companies and investors operating in the startup ecosystem on their own and the surrounding economic situation. According to the barometer, Finnish startups have […]
The Spring Break Festival will be held in Stoa in May
The Spring Break Festival is produced by the Helsinki-based contemporary dance group Kinetic Orchestra. In addition to buying tickets for individual performances, you can also buy a joint ticket for the festivals, including all three performances (40/30 €) at. lipp.fi. Red desert In Mia Jaatinen’s Red Wilderness, the performers focus on exploring various bodily manifestations […]
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The national coalition clearly pulls the above in the HS poll
Sakari NurmelaKantar TNS’s director of research said the party appears to have strengthened its ranks as a result of the debate over NATO membership and the war in Ukraine. “The increase in the pool is a bigger change than usual. It’s exciting to see how far it carries, ”he commented to the newspaper on Monday. […]
Genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of different nutrients: Research
The study showed how nutrition planning based on genetic information could contribute to the development of individual health nutrition. Australian, Danish and Finnish researchers found in an international collaborative study how individuals in the same population differ in their ability to cope with different diets. The researchers used a genetic control panel consisting of about […]
Join us on a forest swim
The author Åsa Ottottson tells reporter Joacim Lindwall. From Naturmorgon’s special program Feel good in nature 30 May 2019.
Citizens’ initiative on permanent residence permits for long-term asylum seekers passes to Parliament
The citizens’ initiative requiring a permanent residence permit for long-term asylum seekers is progressing into the parliamentary debate. The signatories want Finland to issue a four-year residence permit to persons whose asylum application has been rejected before 2017. The initiative exceeded the required 50,000 signatures on Friday night and will go to parliament for consideration […]
Astronomers have discovered the farthest galaxy ever
The team suggests two ideas: HD1 could form stars with amazing speed and possibly even Population III stars, the first stars in the universe not yet observed. Alternatively, HD1 may contain a supermassive black hole that is about 100 million times the mass of our sun. “Answering questions about the nature of a source so […]
Guterres: Mother Earth is in trouble and action is needed
Geneva – Environmentally, the planet was in decline long before the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating April 22, 2009 as International Mother Earth Day. The purpose of this day is to celebrate the wonders of Mother Earth. The day is also intended to highlight the problems that threaten the health of the world’s […]
Art review: Yin and yang, but not always in a good way
What I think is most refreshing is to visit an art exhibition where you can go in with open eyes – so you have not done any homework, or have read endless text, to get an idea of what is going on. And Haegue Yang’s exhibition ‘Double Soul’ is undeniably eye candy. It is extremely […]
Finland’s Nature Report, the significance of the uniform and an Easter walk through Jerusalem
One hour Finland’s former Moscow ambassador René Nyberg The significance of the uniform for the military identity Political parties find it difficult to visit schools A walk through Jerusalem during the Easter weekend Chronicle by Katarina Barrling The panels Two o’clock Alice Petrén and Göran von Sydow on the French presidential election Satire of Outlying […]
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The young man is suspected of sexually abusing 129 minors
The police in Central Finland said they would continue the investigation into a year-long investigation into the exceptionally widespread sexual exploitation of children, which involves a large number of victims. Police suspect a young man of sexual offenses against 129 minors. Authorities did not disclose the suspect’s age. The Central Finland District Court began the […]
Olivia and Leo Finland’s most popular baby names in 2021
Last year, Olivia and Leo were the most popular names for newborns in Finland. Lilja, Eevi, Sofia and Venla were also common first names for newborn girls, while boys Eino, Oliver, Elias and Väinö. The latest list of most popular names did not reveal major changes from previous years – although ‘Aino’ dropped to sixth […]
Researchers have been reconstructing Arctic amplification indices over the past millennium
BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) – Researchers have reconstructed the Arctic amplification index over the past 1,000 years and found that the index has decreased over time, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Arctic has warmed more than twice as much as the global average since the pre-industrial […]
The Border Guard is acquiring more advanced surveillance aircraft
The renewal of the Agency’s surveillance machines is also a goal of the government’s program. The Border Guard has been pleased with the capabilities of its two Dornier 228 aircraft, but the aircraft are nearing the end of their life cycles. The funding earmarked for the reform should enable it to acquire aircraft with significantly […]
COVID-19 may have long-term effects on the brain, research shows
Researchers at Tulane University have explained how COVID-19 affects the human central nervous system. The findings are the first comprehensive assessment of neuropathology associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a non-human primate model. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Communications. Surprisingly, these findings were in subjects without severe viral respiratory disease. […]
Stress Wärnings: Thank you monkey, but learn to say ‘No’, not today
In my last column, I touched on the importance of being able to say no to tasks to overcome stress, and I presented a simple template for a constructive rejection. In this column I will focus on ‘Monkey Mind’ – our tendency to worry – and I will present a simple self-coaching technique to address […]
Trade union views: The future of work is flexible
In 1930, the British economist John M Keynes predicted that over time, technological developments would make us so much more productive that the working week would be reduced to 15 hours. We’re still not there. If His prophecy is to come true, there must be a fundamental change in the way we work. Keynes’ prediction […]
Treat yourself to Weltschmerz… even if you are not Danish
There is still time to see a performance of ‘Jolly Weltschmerz’ before the end of the performance in the Knights’ Hall in Frederiksberg, a venue best known as an excellent children’s theater, which has now expanded its repertoire to include adult performances. Suitable for non-Danes?The big question is whether a non-Danish speaking person could enjoy […]
Only 5 percent of domestic violence is reported to the police in Denmark
A new study conducted over eight years by VIVE shows that only 5 percent of domestic violence committed by a partner in Denmark is reported to the police. Incidents range from one-off and less serious violence to violence that is repeated and more serious in nature. The VIVE survey collected data from 20,000 Danes aged […]
HS: Support for NATO membership has risen to 61 per cent in Finland
Nearly a quarter of the 1,080 people surveyed were unable to comment. Because the last two studies were conducted online and preceded by telephone, the results are not directly comparable throughout the 20-year history of the study. Helsingin Sanomat emphasized that support for membership has increased over the past couple of weeks among all respondent […]
Nature filmmaker Jan Lindblad’s lifelong struggle
Jan Lindblad’s nature films enchant the Swedish television audience from the mid-sixties and twenty years onwards. The films open the door to unknown worlds: the rainforests of South America and the Caribbean. Jan becomes a super celebrity. But not only for his films, but also for his adventurous life. In his eagerness to film a […]
Ten new national nature reserves on the horizon
The price for nature to flourish The funds for the establishment of the national nature parks come from the Nature and Biodiversity Package, which was signed back at the end of 2020. Five million kroner has already been set aside for outdoor life in each park, which can help to support nature experiences. It has […]
NATO’s second citizens’ initiative achieves the required 50,000 signatures
Another citizens’ initiative, which requires Finland to apply for membership in the NATO military alliance, has achieved the required 50,000 signatures and will be submitted to parliament for consideration by members of parliament. The initiative – urging the authorities to apply for NATO membership in accordance with its obligation to protect constitutionally protected human rights […]
Finland’s NATO referendum is on Parliament’s agenda
The citizens’ initiative, which requires a referendum on Finland’s application to join NATO, has passed the required 50,000 signatures for consideration by Parliament. The initiative was released on Monday and signatures were collected by Friday night. Its authors had mentioned the tense security situation in the Baltic Sea as the reason for Finland’s permanent commitment […]
The Finnish ruling parties have agreed to delay the reform of the Mining Act
The permits for mining, mineral exploration and gold mining must also lay down stricter provisions to ensure that such activities do not adversely affect other forms of commercial activity. The provisions on regional reserves will be reformed to strengthen the position of landowners by halving the period of validity of the rights deriving from the […]
The forest landscape was voted the most beautiful stamp of the year in Finland
Jukka Riskikko Lapua has won a triple victory in this year’s most beautiful stamp competition. The risky autumn forest landscape at sunset was chosen as the most beautiful stamp of the year. In the same competition, Risiko’s birch-themed stamp was second and the moon stamp was ninth. "The success of Jukka Risikko’s landscapes was predictable. […]
RNA molecules control the repair of human DNA in cancer cells: Study
Solna [Sweden], February 23 (ANI): It has long been believed that RNA molecules, which are the basic molecules found in all living organisms, only participated in protein synthesis. However, a recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed how certain RNA molecules controlled the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells, a discovery that in […]
Building Green Habits: Being a Recycling Professional
In my last column, we looked at a simple yet effective approach to embracing green habits and a sustainable lifestyle when you are unsure of where to start and are overwhelmed by the information around you. Embracing the 5Rs (invented by Bea Johnson in the 2013 book ‘Zero Waste Home’) by Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle […]
Startup Community: ‘Rent slowly, fire fast’ – why you need this startup mantra
The nature of startups often drives many executives to be quick to hire (“we need someone now!”) But slow to fire. They say they are busy, lacking resources and would rather avoid awkward conversations. But this needs to be reversed: here’s why ‘hire slowly, fire fast’ is a better strategy. Dream team every time Product, […]
The Finnish police are ending the readiness, says the security threat has eased
“However, the police will continue to actively monitor the situation and, as a security organization, the police are constantly ready to respond to even sudden security threats,” it is reported. reads. The police government did not say further about the nature of the threat or the preparedness measures, as the information is confidential or secret […]
Survey: More than 700,000 Finns are considering moving to another location in the near future
Comfort and quality of life, closeness to nature and safety are the main reasons for relocation plans, mentioned by 62%, 61% and 58% of respondents. Finns are also ready to move to another place because of job opportunities, and almost three-fifths of respondents consider job opportunities to be at least a relatively important reason for […]
Kela complains about the disappearance of Posti’s sensitive mail
The post office has lost a package that Kela left at the post office in Kouvola more than two months ago. Kela tried to mail a package of documents to its scanning center on November 26, 2021, but Posti cannot find the package. The package included benefit applications and documents from about 20 people. Due […]
Record numbers will visit Finnish national parks in 2021
According to the Finnish Forest and Forestry Agency, the popularity of Finnish national parks – which enjoyed a peak year in 2020 – continued in 2021. According to the agency, more than four million visits were made to the national parks nationwide last year. This represents an increase of 2% compared to the number of […]
The storms in the southern ocean are releasing carbon dioxide
The world’s southernmost ocean, the southern ocean surrounding Antarctica, plays an important role in the global climate because its waters contain large amounts of carbon dioxide. A new international study involving researchers at the University of Gothenburg has looked at the complex processes that control air-sea gas flows, such as carbon dioxide. Storms bring carbonated […]
The man was found guilty but was not convicted of two murders in Southwest Finland
He had confessed to the murders in court, but denied their alleged deliberate nature. Read more: Police decide investigation into suspected double murder in Turku (1.11.2021) The district court ruled that the defendant was liable to pay more than € 100,000 in compensation to the victims and their families. The prosecutor sentenced him to life […]
Almost 1,000 killer whales have been identified in Icelandic waters
987 killer whales were identified in the new photographic catalog, mostly around the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The catalog is the culmination of a ten-year project undertaken by whaling tour guide and founder of the Orca Guardians, Marie-Thérèse Mrusczok, in collaboration with Náttúrustofa Suðvesturlands (Southwest Iceland Nature Research Center). “The overall goal of our year-long identification work, […]
Sheep eat the eggs and chicks of the Arctic Tern
As reported by Morgunblaðið, a newly published article in the nature journal Náttúrufræðingurinn revealed that in 2019 sheep were observed on Flatey Island in Breiðafjörður fjord pushing the Arctic Tern from its nest and eating its eggs. The Arctic Tern breeding grounds, where sheep were also grazed, were monitored for ten days. The article stated […]
* NEW * Fukushima nuclear disaster
It is March 11, 2011 when Japan is hit by one of the world’s strongest earthquakes. In the multimillion-dollar city of Tokyo, windows are smashed and roads are destroyed. The earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 on the Richter scale lasts for over five minutes. Half an hour later, a ten meter high wave pulls […]
Drones over nuclear power plants attract the attention of spy agencies
Sweden’s domestic intelligence service investigates drones that were seen hovering near three nuclear power plants last week The security police confirmed on Monday that they were leading an investigation of drones seen near the country’s three nuclear power plants, with concerns that the country is not prepared for the threat from the antenna devices. The […]
Why the number of failed elections is increasing
The first reason why the shocked election is on the rise is that public opinion is becoming increasingly unstable. I have noticed this for a long time in my work in new democracies. Now that is true almost everywhere. As public opinion also polarizes, voters are increasingly living in their own echoes. As a result, […]
A man on trial is accused of appearing as a police officer to steal 34,000 older victims
The prosecutor is demanding imprisonment for a man and a woman who, according to the charge, cheated an elderly woman nearly 34,000 euros. The case began on Thursday in the Länsi-Uusimaa District Court. The prosecutor said the male defendant contacted the victim by phone and said the Central Criminal Police (KRP) was investigating a crime […]
What is a CFD?
CFD stands for contracts for difference and is a financial derivative. CFD trading is an alternative to stock trading, but is actually traded in the same way as a stock. A CFD is derived from an underlying asset, such as a stock or an index, or products such as copper, property or land. By signing […]
3 activities you can do this winter
Norwegians are known as a nation where skiing and hiking in general are a big part of both our everyday lives and our culture. This has been particularly evident in the last couple of years, where the pandemic has prevented us from living the social life we used to live, and we have therefore used […]
The Icelandic Rangers course was fully booked in two minutes
The Icelandic Rangers course was fully booked in just two minutes after enrollment opened. There were 36 places offered on the course. The course will run for four weeks in February. Rangers operate in various national parks and nature reserves in Iceland. They are responsible for providing tourists with the necessary information, and also for […]
The Finnish Game Agency grants exemptions for wolf hunting
The Finnish Game Agency has granted four exemptions from the ban on wolf hunting. The decision will enable a total of 18 wolves to be slaughtered next year, and its purpose is to regulate the growth of the Finnish wolf population, the agency said in a press release on Wednesday. Figures provided earlier this year […]
The Coalition Party at the forefront before Finland’s first provincial elections
The composition of the councils of the 21 autonomous communities established in the social and health care reform approved by Parliament in June will be determined by the elections. The provinces will take responsibility for organizing social, health and rescue services from 1 January 2023. YLE said on Tuesday that the Center Party is forecast […]
Christmas Eve with Stina Wollter
Participating is the former forest monk, now the author and lecturer Björn Natthiko Lindeblad. He talks about unusual Christmases and about how he sees loneliness and the dark as something he embraces. You also hear the training leader Fredrik Åsberg tell us about creating safe spaces around our bodies and the doula Opokua Britton Cavaco […]
We must stop supporting illegal Israeli settlements
– Clear and statutory import bans can help businesses and consumers make responsible choices. The Palestinians are suffering from the longest occupation in modern history and Israeli politics that systematically violates international law and human rights. We must stop supporting illegal Israeli settlements, Honkasalo says. The proposal proposes a ban on the import of goods […]
