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The Runner’s War – Death in Runner’s Paradise | part 2/5
In the fall of 2021, Agnes Tirop has just broken a world record and is a rising star, but life with her husband, who is also her coach, is described as isolated. At a race in Geneva, Agnes Tirop talks about divorce. A week or so later she is dead. Meraf Batha goes from Sweden […]
Eva: The gender gap in party preferences has continued to grow in Finland
Among the Basic Finns’ position, men make up about 70 percent and the coalition’s 60 percent, while women make up about two-thirds of the Greens and the left-wing coalition. The Center and the Social Democrats are the only two of the six largest parliamentary parties whose base is roughly evenly divided between men and women. […]
20 Lies About the Iraq War: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary
It is now widely accepted that there was no cooperation between Iraq and al-Qaeda in the 9/11 attacks. The commission’s September 11 report confirmed that there was no evidence of collusion between the two. Another lie was that Iraq was an immediate threat to the United States and that it had weapons of mass destruction. […]
23 percent of Finns favor the formation of the coalition and the Basic Finns government
Desires as the basis for forming a government. The figure shows the percentage of respondents who believe that one party should be the leading party and the other party the governing party. Photo: EVA’s Values and Attitudes survey. 19 percent of the respondents wanted a government formed by the SDP and the Coalition, while 10 […]
More than 21 million people in Yemen need help, protection: UN chief
GENEVA – More than 21 million people – two out of three Yemeni children, women and men – need help and protection, said the UN chief. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke at a conference in Geneva – hosted by Switzerland and Sweden – where an appeal was made for US$4.3 billion to support the most […]
Donors pledge $1.2 billion in Yemen aid, far short of UN target
The United Nations collected $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid for Yemen, but the amount is far short of a $4.3 billion goal the United Nations set to help the war-torn country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a global donor conference in Geneva on Monday that the US would provide $444 million in humanitarian […]
Forward Zhang to miss China’s warm-up league match in Spain
GENEVA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese forward Zhang Linyan will miss a league match with Swiss women’s club Grasshopper Club Zurich in order to join his national team for four caps in Spain. “I can’t wait to play for the national team and see my Chinese teammates. I hope I can show what I’ve learned […]
Cost of attending an international school in Copenhagen on par with private education fees paid by the British in the 1980s
The cheapest international school in Copenhagen costs only 3,665 US dollars per year in fees, according to International Schools Databasewhich puts it on par with the amount typically demanded by a British private school in the early 1980s. Between 1991 and 2016, private school fees in the UK rose by 550 per cent, far outstripping […]
These Portuguese served Russia nobly
Until the 18th century, these two great powers at opposite ends of Europe knew basically nothing about each other. However, this did not stop some Portuguese nationals from making careers at dizzying heights in Russia. Antonio de Vieira In 1697, during his Grand Embassy – an extended tour of European countries – Tsar Peter the […]
China moves up in FIFA women’s rankings
GENEVA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — The United States remains atop the latest FIFA women’s rankings released Thursday, while China is up one place. Despite losing 2-0 to Spain in a friendly on Tuesday, the USA still collected the most ranking points, with 2087.48. Sweden has 2066.3 points to take second place ahead of Germany, with […]
Bangladesh is demanding recognition of the 1971 genocide committed by Pakistan at the UN
Dhaka [Bangladesh]October 5 (ANI): Bangladesh Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Sanchita Haque has demanded recognition of the 1971 genocide committed by the Pakistan Army. While addressing a side event at the United Nations on Monday, Haque said: “The Government of Bangladesh has declared March 25 as Genocide Day. Bangladesh condemns genocide committed […]
The UN’s fiscal policy for advanced economies risks global recession
geneva – UN economists are warning that the monetary and fiscal policies of advanced economies risk plunging the world into a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, has issued its 2022 annual trade and development report. The authors of the report warn that the world […]
Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy
Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century […]
The Finnish minister is not worried about the Italian governor’s request to delay NATO’s ratification
Minister of Economy of Finland Mika Lintilä (Cen) said that he is not worried about the Italian governor’s proposal that the Italian parliamentary vote on Finland’s accession to NATO should be suspended. On Wednesday, the governor of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy Massimiliano Fedrigaasked his country’s parliament to suspend the ratification of Finland’s NATO […]
Djokovic confirms the Dream Team connection with Nadal and Federer
The Serb has announced his participation in the Laver Cup 2022 Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will complete a line-up of tennis legends alongside Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray when they compete for Team Europe at the Laver Cup in London later this year. Djokovic, 35, will join other members of the group […]
Wärtsilä closes its Italian operations and moves production to Finland
Finnish marine and energy equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä has announced plans to close production in Trieste, Italy. According to the press release published on Thursday, the company said that the production of 4-stroke engines will be moved to Vaasa, Western Finland. The closure of the Trieste plant is expected to result in around 450 redundancies, the […]
World Insights: The WEF report shows a long way to go to reduce the global gender gap
by Martina Fuchs GENEVA, July 13 (Xinhua) – There is still a long way to go to achieve gender equality as the global process has been delayed amid the worsening crises of pandemic disruptions and weak recovery, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said on Tuesday. In its latest Global Gender Gap Report, the Geneva-based forum […]
What punishment can a Soviet citizen receive for marrying a foreigner
Women who married foreign men in the 1940s Soviet Union could spend several years in a labor camp. Soviet security agencies ran a program of strict surveillance of such ladies. Very few ever managed to reunite with their husbands – and often paid a high price beyond that. Kharitonenko Manor on the Sofiyskaya Embankment in […]
Farewell to the era
The easy explanation is that we gradually released from these roles and doctrines. The end of the YYA agreement with the Soviet Union and accession to the EU were crucial milestones, while NATO membership is a confirmation of this path. From 1956 to 1991, I lived and worked in Finland, which at the time was […]
Paper: Vandals torch rainbow painted Pride bench in Pirkanmaa
In Pirkanmaa, vandals set the Pride month on fire in a park bench painted in the colors of the rainbow, says Aamulehti. The bench, which was painted by the youth group of the municipality of Lempäälä last week, was apparently soaked in flammable liquid and then set on fire. municipal chief of staff, Auli Nevantiecalled […]
After 100 days of war, the UN is issuing a new alert over Ukraine’s alarming food security
Equally important for the world’s farmers is secured access to fertilizers from Russia, the world’s largest producer. “Negotiations are continuing,” Awad said in a statement to reporters in Geneva from Kiev. “There is (is) a lot of detail and shuttle between Moscow and the other countries concerned, and negotiations are ongoing. But there is no […]
9th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS brought together participants from 67 countries around the world
The feedback on the event has already been positive and enthusiastic. The 2-day program included 28 speakers from Europe to the United States. The event was open to virtual worldwide. The afternoon sessions of May 24-25, 2022 were streamed to Clerkenwell Design Week in London in collaboration with Welltek Studio and Media 10. The virtual […]
Finland may have given up face masks too early, Lindén says
“But I would have liked the mask to continue to be used at least until May.” The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) abandoned its extensive mask recommendation in mid-April. According to Lindén, the decision was sudden and surprising. “It almost immediately stopped using the mask,” he told the newspaper. Lindén has seen a […]
Report: Copenhagen among the world’s best for balancing work and private life
The United States is fightingOslo finished at the top of the rankings, followed by Bern, Helsinki, Zurich and Copenhagen, while Geneva, Ottawa, Sydney, Stuttgart and Munich finished in the top 10. Cape Town ranked last, ahead of Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo and Bangkok. Seattle was the top-ranked U.S. city in 32nd place – the […]
The economic weapon against Putin
This week’s conflict begins in Moscow, where correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren meets the young couple Julija and Alexander. Their favorite restaurant, McDonald’s, is closed, but otherwise they do not yet feel the harsh sanctions against Russia. Alexander, who works for Swedish H&M, is at home, but still receives a salary. Where the blame for the […]
NATO expansion root cause of the crisis in Ukraine: former senior French official
© Provided by Xinhua Conesa said that a diplomatic modus vivendi could still be found to achieve peace in Ukraine, but for this to happen, Russia’s security problems must be taken into account. By Xu Chi and Xu Jiatong GENEVA, May 16 (Xinhua) – Attempts to extend membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Back to school, failed Covid strategy and wall construction
Students will return to classes on Tuesday after a ten-day strike by teachers seeking a general 2 percent increase. Helsingin sanomat newspaper title claims that "the children had to pay the bill again." "I feel in my heart that this was not good for children," City of Helsinki Student Welfare Manager, Vesa Nevalainen told HS. […]
Tampere Hall’s summer exhibition presents costumes, props and rare toys from the Star Wars fan world
Friends Star Wars The film franchise will be a delicacy in July, when Tampere House will bring one of the world’s largest private Star Wars collections to Park Hall. The opening of the summer exhibition of unofficial galaxies will be held in Tampere on Friday, July 1, 2022. The exhibition showcases iconic characters, vehicles and […]
This was Russia’s only window into Europe for centuries
Until Peter I struggled to create his “window to Europe” through the Baltic Sea, the only window of its kind that Russia ever had was located in the Arctic Ocean. It was the city of Arkhangelsk. Today, Russia is washed away by 13 seas. However, this was not always the case. In the 16th century, […]
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 […]
Helsinki’s tourism is recovering despite the war, a pandemic
Helsinki hotel occupancy rates rose significantly in March, which is typically a peak month. Although hotel occupancy in the metropolitan area is still not close to pre-pandemic levels, it rose to 40 percent in March, close to last summer’s level. According to preliminary data, approximately 838,580 passengers arrived via Helsinki-Vantaa in March, which is 228,000 […]
10 facts about film director Andrei Tarkovsky that you should know
He is the most influential Russian biogenie after Sergei Eisenstein, and his films are regularly listed among the best in film history. From Christopher Nolan and Guillermo del Toro, to Krzysztof Keslevsky and Lars von Trier, many leading figures in film have acknowledged their love for Tarkovsky. A leading figure in the Soviet “new wave” […]
Haavisto: Reports from Bucharest, Ukraine, recall war crimes in the Balkans
Russia has denied allegations that its troops have harmed civilians in either Bucha or Irpin, arguing that photographs taken of these cities are propaganda aimed at disrupting peace talks. Haavisto on Sunday stated Helsingin Sanomat that Russia’s actions, which may be war crimes, must be brought to international scrutiny and held accountable. Finland is one […]
The Russian embassy in Helsinki has received bomb threats
According to Finnish police, the Russian embassy in Finland has received several bomb threats in recent weeks. The threats began immediately after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine. Heikki PorolaThe chief commissioner of the Helsinki Police Department said. Threat messages transmitted through letters and other media have reportedly not led to incidents. "No explosives found," […]
Scientists are discovering a new form of ice
Solid water or ice is like many other materials because it can form a variety of solids based on varying temperatures and pressure conditions, such as carbon-forming diamond or graphite. However, water is exceptional in this respect, as we know of at least 20 solid ice forms. A team of researchers working at UNLV’s Nevada […]
Putin’s opposition from within
Cast: Pavel ChupronovRussian opposition politician and activist seeking asylum in Sweden, people demonstrating against Putin and the war in Russia, living in the Russian city of Novozybkov, Michael RochlitzRussian expert and professor of economics at the University of Bremen, Roman Aninleading Russian digging journalist, Daria RudnevaRussian mathematician protesting against the war in Stockholm Host: Firas […]
Putin’s strategy in the war in Ukraine
Siege city What exactly is Vladimir Putin’s strategy, why is he attacking so many civilian targets? One of the cities where many civilians were hit very hard by Russia’s war in Ukraine is the coastal city of Mariupol, which once had more than 400,000 inhabitants. The city is bombed day in and day out and […]
Ukraine: In the face of rising human costs, the parties must comply with international humanitarian law
The parties to this conflict must therefore respect the rules to which they are committed and which will protect people during the conflict. This means saving the civilian population from military operations. They should also immediately allow safe passage for people fleeing the fight. In order to alleviate the suffering and protect the population, the […]
UNHCR is mobilizing to help refugees from Ukraine and neighboring countries
All neighboring countries have so far commendably kept their borders open to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Most of them have fled to Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia, while some have moved to several other European countries. We also know that a considerable amount has moved to the Russian Federation. National authorities are responsible for the […]
The Danish Foreign Minister shares a tweet about a mass walkout during the Russian UN speech
This morning, the Danish Foreign Minister, Jeppe Kofod, shared a picture on Twitter of a joint diplomatic walkout during a speech given by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Lavrov approached the council at a distance after canceling his participation due to “EU states […]
The Cyber War – the hidden front of Ukraine
We discuss the role of cyber attacks in the war, and the Swedish preparedness against such, with two guests: Gazmend Huskaj, former doctoral student at the Swedish National Defense College and now affiliated with the Geneva Center for Security Policy, and David Lindahl at the Swedish Defense Research Agency FOI. Host: Björn Guné[email protected] Producer: Camilla […]
UNWTO and WHO: Travel measures should be based on risk assessment
In recent days, more and more countries around the world have begun to relax their rules on international arrivals, including the easing of travel bans. These decisions are in line with the latest WHO recommendations on safe international mobility, which highlight the ineffectiveness of general restrictions in controlling the spread of viruses. This trend is […]
Niinistö: The situation in Ukraine is similar to that in Finland before the Winter War
– Now, however, it is worth noting that the meeting is being prepared sometime in the middle of next week. [Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey] Lavrov and [US Secretary of State Antony] Blinken“he added.” But yes, there are nasty signs in Ukraine. “ President of the United States Joe Biden on Friday stated Putin […]
The foreign ministers of Russia and the United States will meet in Finland next week
United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov could meet in Finland to discuss the current conflict in Ukraine next week Andrei KelinRussian Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The Russian news agency Interfax quoted Kelin as saying that Finland and Geneva, Switzerland, are considered possible venues for the summit. […]
9th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS focuses on global bio-based design
The two-day hybrid BIOSYMBIOSIS design seminar will bring to the fore Finnish and international top names in bio-based design, some of which will present their work for the first time in Finland. The language of the seminar is English. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 is dedicated to the theme “Finding the Path to a Sustainable Future: […]
Helsinki authorities are struggling with the extra snow
Heavy snowfall last weekend combined Valtteri A snowstorm that landed on the ground the previous Saturday has resulted in a large amount of snow accumulating in the metropolitan area. City officials had cleared more than 34,000 truckloads of streets by Monday. Last week, a maximum of 5,000 truckloads of snow were removed per day. Although […]
Yle’s survey: Hospital districts will suspend unvaccinated healthcare workers when the mandate takes effect
The Covid vaccine mandate for healthcare workers came into force in Finland on Tuesday. This means that only those who have been vaccinated or recovered from the virus in the last six months are allowed to work closely with patients at risk. However, the new vaccine mandate only applies to a small part of social […]
“General travel restrictions do not work”: UNWTO adds voice to WHO statement
In line with the UNWTO’s repeated warning about the use of general restrictions, the 10th meeting of the WHO Emergency Committee on the International Health Regulations (Geneva, 19 January) expressed concern that such measures could cause economic and social harm. The WHO added that they could also “hamper transparent and rapid reporting of new concerns.” […]
Finland announced the hockey team for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Finland finally announced a list of 25 players on its hockey team yesterday to compete for gold next month in Beijing. The team has a lot of NHL talent. The group leads forward Valteri FilppulaMore than 1,000 NHL games and 500 points have been played between the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning […]
The presidents of Finland and Russia demand the security of Europe, Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on Friday about geopolitics, including European security and the situation in Ukraine. Niinistö described their conversation in a tweet he posted on Friday morning "long and thorough". The President’s Office in Helsinki later stated in a press release that President Niinistö expressed […]
Ukraine receives British anti-tank missiles
Weapons have been delivered by Britain to Kiev in the midst of the conflict with Russia Ukraine thanked Britain for a new supply of weapons on Tuesday. Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Petrenko said the supplies “will only be used for defense purposes”, to protect troops and civilians from “any act that could lead to escalation.” […]
“Random” Covid adds strain to Finnish hospitals
There has been an increase in hospitalizations for Covid nationwide, but not all Covid patients are present because they have Covid. Due to the Covid wars, there are large differences in the number of hospitalizations in different parts of Finland, but as many as one in five patients included in the daily total were hospitalized […]
Who was Alexander Nevsky, the legendary Russian prince
The “Battle of the Ice” in which Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince, defeated the Knights of the Livonian Order, is considered a milestone in Russian history. We explain this and other important facts about Alexander Nevsky. Surrounded by Russians led by Alexander Nevsky, the Knights break the Livonian Order (an autonomous branch of the German […]
Copenhagen is among the best cities to be happy and healthy
Big, bad apple Vienna topped the list ahead of Dubai, Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Amsterdam, while Helsinki, Berlin, Stockholm, Fukuoka and Geneva finished in the top 10. The report also placed the bottom 10, and it was hard reading for the United States, which had four cities in the bottom 10. New York bottomed out, followed […]
Two new Covid vaccines arrived in Finland this year
Two new Covid-19 vaccines are expected to hit the European and Finnish markets this year. They are considered to be more traditional than their mRNA counterparts, which are already widely used. On December 20, the European Commission approved one of the expected new vaccines, Nuvaxovid, manufactured by the US biotechnology company Novavax. It was conditionally […]
The president says Russia’s NATO proposals challenge Europe’s security
“We have to … be careful about what we talk about and with whom. Many Europeans have asked, and not for the first time: are we being discussed without being involved?” he said in a message on New Year’s Day. He argued that Russia’s proposals to the United States and NATO in December to ensure […]
The President of Finland says that Russian proposals to NATO challenge European security
Helsinki [Finland]January 1 (ANI / Sputnik): Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Saturday that Europe should not just listen to Russia and NATO discussing a new security architecture for Europe, which he said was in conflict with the current system. “We must … be careful about what is being talked about and with whom. Many […]
President Niinistö: US-Russia relations will tighten at the turn of the year
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said a call between the president of the United States on Thursday Joe Biden and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin provided little news. "Perhaps the best thing about the call was that both sides assured – at least in their press releases – that they were ready for diplomatic progress." […]
COVID-19 is not the last pandemic humanity will face, warns the UN chief executive
“COVID19 is not the last pandemic that humanity is facing. In responding to this health crisis, we need to prepare for the next one. Let this international epidemic preparedness day give it the focus, attention and investment it deserves,” UN Secretary-General Guterres said in a tweet. For the first time, International Epidemic Preparedness Day was […]
Getting help from school psychologists in Helsinki is delayed
When the Covid crisis caused schools in the metropolitan area to hold lessons at a distance, there was a big spike in the number of students in school psychologists. Amidst distance learning rules and other restrictions, the number of students applying to see a school psychologist increased by 20 percent, which meant hundreds more than […]
Copenhagen still has the cheapest international tuition fees in Europe
Foreign families have many reasons to be wary of moving to Copenhagen to start a new life. There is the weather, the high taxes and the Danes’ seemingly unfriendly nature. But along with the commendable balance between life and work and high safety levels comes an undeniable asset for families with children. Thanks to generous […]
Summary: US snowboard, alpine elites prepare for the 2022 Beijing Olympics
By Peter Mertz COPPER MOUNTAIN, USA, November 30 (Xinhua) – The finals of the US men’s and women’s alpine, freeski and snowboard squads will not be decided until two December qualifying events, but the core of next year’s Beijing 2022 Team USA is formed daily and has a star-studded actor of returning Olympians. Between Shaun […]
Keep your head cool on border issues
When the eastern border is concerned and the opposition demands action, a cold calculation is important The recently aroused interest in Finland’s long eastern border is tragicomic. On the one hand, there is a long historical and deep emotional reserve on the border, and on the other hand, the hair must be lifted that the […]
WHO’s special session to seek “pandemic agreement” amid Omicron’s concerns
© Provided by Xinhua COVID-19 has identified and exacerbated fundamental vulnerabilities in the global pandemic preparedness and response architecture. The best way we can deal with them is with a legally binding agreement between nations, an agreement created based on the recognition that we have no future but a common future, says World Health Organization […]
Pfizer, BioNTech not sure about vaccine effectiveness in new COVID version “Omicron”
The companies also promised to develop a new variant of the vaccine against it in about 100 days, Sputnik reports. This followed the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that it had identified a new strain of COVID-19, strain B.1.1.529, which was originally found in South Africa. The WHO named the variant with the […]
Europe has the highest weekly COVID-19 case since the start of the pandemic
Nearly 27,000 deaths were reported on the continent last week, more than half of all COVID-19 deaths worldwide, UN News reports. WHO Director – General Tedros Ghebreyesus, speaking to reporters in Geneva, explained that the virus is spreading not only in countries with lower vaccination rates in Eastern Europe, but also in countries with the […]
A choice that has consequences
It is said that the choice of the Finnish aircraft type is the selection of the aircraft that best meets our needs and preferably the most advanced type that can be acquired within a budget of ten billion. In addition, maintenance costs must be included in the calculation. The government justifies the choice by the […]
The Kunming Conference offers good prospects for halting the loss of biodiversity
“The environment is the cornerstone of our existence. The common message of the countries gathered in Kunming was clear: we must finally raise the issue of halting the loss of biodiversity and protecting ecosystems at the heart of all our economic activities,” explains Krista Mikkonen, Minister for the Environment and Climate Change. The loss of […]
Government parties, student unions are opposed to debt forgiveness
Proposal of the Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen (Cen), which would encourage highly skilled workers to move to sparsely populated areas in Finland, has not received widespread support from student organizations or his party government. Both the Greens and the Left Alliance have stated that they do not believe that debt forgiveness would […]
Proposal for the forgiveness of student loans questioned by the ruling parties, the student union
Iiris Suomelain the view of the future vice-president of the greens, all efforts to develop the student support system should focus on increasing student grants, as current support does not provide sufficient livelihoods, making it difficult for students to live their daily lives and extend graduation periods. “I think the priority for student financial support […]
WHO has removed barriers to Sputnik V approval: Russian Minister of Health
“All obstacles have been removed as of today. We do not see any obstacles to continuing the work. This was confirmed by the WHO Director General,” Murashko said at a news conference in Geneva in response to the Russian news agency TASS. Russia first applied to the WHO for approval of the vaccine in February, […]
Underground city, gambling restrictions and the largest hotel: Finland in the world press
Today, the tunnel network – considered one of the largest in the world – includes a swimming pool, go-kart track and hockey track, among others, and provides safe access for pedestrians in winter. The proposed changes to the Finnish Lottery Act, which regulates gambling in the country, made headlines this week. The changes could mean […]
Business Round-Up: Denmark on its way to a record for overnight stays in 2021
Danish people accounted for 1.1 million overnight stays in August – an increase of 12 percent in 2020 and the eighth month in a row that a new national record has been set. Corona has resulted in a record number of Danes holidaying in Denmark. The number of overnight stays by foreigners, meanwhile, fell by […]
The EU is providing $ 118 million in additional humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
“We stand by the people of Afghanistan. We must do everything we can to avoid the real risk of famine and humanitarian catastrophe. That is why we are once again increasing Afghanistan’s humanitarian aid by EUR 100 million ($ 118 million) – part of a new, broader Afghanistan aid package,” von der Leyen tweeted. This […]
Pockets of anti-vaccination opinions may be subject to locally targeted restrictions
It now seems likely that, although Finland’s coronavirus vaccination program has proved successful, there are – and probably will continue to be – anti-vaccination feelings in pockets where the vaccination rate is well below the national average. For example, according to THL statistics, there are twenty municipalities in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia where the […]
At the UN meeting, the Red Cross is proposing to increase the budget for Afghanistan’s humanitarian programs
Geneva hosts UN Permanent Representatives meeting on Afghanistan on Monday to address Afghanistan’s growing humanitarian needs, Sputnik reports “We will certainly present a proposal for an increase in the budget, at least a temporary proposal for an increase in the budget, next Monday when we meet at the UN Conference on Afghanistan, the Humanitarian Conference […]
Copenhagen is among the most luxurious cities per. Km²
Paris the grand champion European cities dominated the list with 12 out of the top 20, led by Paris (5.98 luxury places per km²) with its 427 Michelin-starred restaurants, 108 designer stories from the world’s ten greatest luxury designers and 95 hotels with a 5-star rating. Phuket finished second, followed by Brussels, Geneva and Cannes, […]
The government is sending 240 million to the crisis in Afghanistan
According to Development Minister Flemming Møller Mortensen (S), the help is necessary because the situation in Afghanistan is “very serious”. – It is really heartbreaking to follow how the development happens. We know that winter is now coming to Afghanistan, and thus we can also expect a further deterioration in the coming months, he tells […]
Danish architect to design a utopian city in the American desert
Something with Lore Currently, the project organizers are looking for a suitably deserted and affordable plot (60,000 acres) where potential sites are being explored in arid areas of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. It is estimated that the project will cost somewhere around 2.5 trillion kroner, and the plan is to obtain funding from […]
This is how Abba has developed over the last 40 years
THE DRAMAT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC WITH “THE EXTREME MINUTE” Friday 3 Sep is the premiere of “The Last Minute” on the Drama’s big stage. 50 actors participate, and the performance is based on a question Dramatenchefen Mattias asked the whole ensemble: “If you only had one last minute left to act on Dramaten’s big […]
Welfare architecture for all CF Moller architects – Livegreenblog
CF Møller Architects is one of Scandinavia’s leading architectural practices, with over 90 years of award-winning work both in the Nordic region and around the world. A monograph, published by Arvinius + Orfeus in Stockholm and edited by Francesca Perry, presents the company’s design method that integrates urban planning, landscape and architecture in a unique […]
Copenhagen among the best cities in Europe for singles
Stockholm single at the top However, the Danish capital may have to seek inspiration from its Nordic brothers, when Stockholm topped the list and Oslo came in third place just behind Madrid. London, Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Oxford, Tallinn and Lisbon completed the top 10. See the full list here.
There is no global desire for reform
The global targets adopted by the 193 UN Member States in 2015 should be integrated into national policies. The seventeen goals can be a practical program to create a better world order, although they were seen more by states as a manifestation with good intentions. What are the main obstacles to achieving a better world […]
August as the month of destiny
But August1991 was also a dramatic month: in a week, thirty years have passed since the failed Moscow coup. It could have changed the course of history. Instead, Yeltsin banned the Communist Party, Estonia became independent, and Ukraine left the disintegrating Soviet Union. The Balkan wars also started in August, first out was Serbia against […]
YLE: Finnish university students dreading another year of remote study
“Under normal circumstances, students hang around on the campus and get support for their studies from peers. When studying remotely, it becomes significantly harder to manage your life and studies.” Read more: Finnish teachers’ union voices frustration with uncertainty surrounding school year (3 August 2021) One such student is Santeri Harinko, a student of political […]
The world after the pandemic
The pandemic will undoubtedly mark a significant setback for the seventeen global targets set in 2015 by the nations of the world. It is estimated that half a billion people have fallen below the poverty line and that eight hundred million are chronically malnourished. Several vaccination campaigns have stalled, leading to a new impetus for […]
Helsinki was ranked the best city in the world for a happy retirement
Inside something recent research According to Audley’s pension planning company Audley in the United Kingdom, Helsinki rose the best of the cities, which are typically classified as the happiest long and comfortable retirement in the world. Looking at urban areas, which tend to be at the forefront of international rankings, as the happiest places to […]
When the door to Britain opens, it begins to close to Germany!
Germany has increased its COVID-19 requirements for travelers coming from Denmark. Everyone over the age of 12 needs either a negative test or proof of vaccination or positive immunity. Border commuters and those transferring through Germany are exempt. While Germany experiences an infection rate of 17 per. 100,000, which is significantly lower than the Danish […]
Helsinki rises 18th in the world’s cost of living rankings
investment Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is currently at the forefront of the economic crisis and accelerating inflation, raising the cost of posted workers. The Lebanese capital, Beirut, also made it into the top ten due to a severe shortage of goods and services as a result of years of recession, exacerbated by last year’s […]
The dispute over the scenery for “Katla”
“It is surprising that a company that claims to be a leader in film production in Iceland cannot name its colleagues correctly,” says Arnar Orri Bjarnason, Managing Director of Irma Studio. Over the weekend, Arnar expressed his dissatisfaction with his and his colleagues’ ending cooperation on the production of the series “Katla”Which can already be […]
Niinistö: The Russia-US summit is unlikely to help the Navalny situation
President Sauli Niinistö expressed some optimism about the effort to warm up U.S.-Russia relations, but was not convinced of concrete progress. "The fact that the meeting was held is in itself progress," Niinistö said commenting on the U.S. president’s meeting Joe Biden and the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin In Geneva on Wednesday. Speaking to […]
Sports round: Celtic come to Denmark again for Champions League bash
Lions to Belarus Brøndby is the second Danish team in the Champions League qualifier, but they will only participate in the tournament round. In the new Conference League, FC Copenhagen and AGF Aarhus also got their opponents to the second qualifying phase. FCK meets FC Torpedo-Belaz Zhodino from Belarus, while AGF meets either Bala Town […]
800 students repatriated after finding Indian corona variant
800 pupils at Grønnevang School in Hillerød have been sent home after finding the Indian corona variant, the so-called Delta variant. It writes the media Sjællandske Nyheder. Initially, close contacts at the weekend were told to go into isolation and that they should be tested after infection was found in five different classes. Since then, […]
Strong winds threaten to restart large forest fires in Northern Savonia
A firefighter in Northern Savonia, who helped fight an exceptionally large brush sheet in the Suoneva peat production area over the weekend, said the ignition was one of the largest in the area’s history. The fire broke out on Saturday and spread along the Suonenjoki River to an area of about 85 hectares, and work […]
From Dalai Lama to pandas – Lars Løkke is questioned about China
A string of interrogations during the spring have shown that the Commission is not only narrowly interested in the authorities’ handling of a number of official Chinese visits. And whether the citizens’ right to speak in this regard has been violated. The commission also takes into account the actions of Danish politicians on the issue […]
The Struggle for Peace in the Middle East
It opened my eyes to the realities of world politics, the plight of small states, risking becoming the pawns when the big powers settle their scores. That is why I start by discussing the theory and practice of foreign intervention in the ME. This is a long history, stretching thousand years back with waves of […]
The joy of abolished vaccine patent – “Monumental step forward”
The US decision to support the proposal to temporarily abolish vaccine patents is a monumental step forward, says South Africa’s chief delegate Mustaqeem de Gama by telephone from Geneva. Together with India’s Chief Delegate, he was the one who wrote the proposal to temporarily abolish patent rights during the pandemic, a proposal that has been […]
The number of vacation days decreases for hospital staff
Last year, hospital staff took significantly fewer vacation days than the year before. A survey carried out by Ekot of 26 emergency hospitals shows that the so-called holiday debt, ie what employers owe their employees in paid holidays, increased by 30 percent last year. “It shows that we have worked and worked very hard during […]
The number of vacation days decreased for hospital staff
Last year, hospital staff took significantly fewer vacation days than the year before. A survey carried out by Ekot of 26 emergency hospitals shows that the so-called holiday debt, ie what employers owe their employees in paid holidays, increased by 30 percent last year. “It shows that we have worked and worked very hard during […]
