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Hoarders – Throw it all away or move | Part 2/3
In Åke’s apartment there are several speakers, DVD players, stuffed animals, clothes and other appliances. There are stacks of boxes from floor to ceiling. One day he receives a letter. His landlord has heard about the situation and wants him to move out. He has to deal with it. “Sleeping on the street is unthinkable […]
Parisa Liljestrand (M): I am uncompromising about “arm’s length distance”
One of the things that the Government has highlighted as particularly important in cultural policy is the principle of an arm’s length distance between politics and the content of culture. A general definition of arm’s length is that politics sets the framework with money and organization, but does not interfere with the content and artistic […]
Finland can wait for Turkey’s ratification promise on Friday, says Kaikkonen
“The Turks have hoped that I will be present and welcome a response when they announce the decision. I have naturally responded positively to the invitation [to visit] and get their letters of intent,” he wrote. The news is encouraging, Kaikkonen said. – I would say that on Friday we have permission to wait for […]
Magpie: Finland is not ready to return to the EU’s ban on combustion engine vehicles
“If the result achieved through negotiations is allowed to differ from one side, it will also differ from the other parties. For this reason, the compromises reached should not be revisited. It paralyzes EU decision-making and makes it unpredictable,” he said comment For YLE on Monday. Germany, Bulgaria, Italy and Poland have formed a minority […]
Hoarders – Kerstin’s stuff chaos | Part 1/3
Kerstin has collected things since she was a child. But in the three-room apartment she moved from home to 30 years ago, it has become a problem. There are narrow walkways between the piles on the floor, some piles go up to shoulder height and the kitchen table has not been seen for 15 years. […]
11-year-old Bryna took her own life
Bryna comes into contact with child and youth psychiatry in Västerbotten to receive a neuropsychiatric examination. She receives an ADHD diagnosis, but she also has clear autistic traits and is put on a waiting list for further investigation. Her mother Jennie notices that Bryna is getting worse and worse and that it has become increasingly […]
Housing crisis in Finland: Research shows an unprecedented rise in housing costs in different parts of the country
The increase in housing costs and the large differences between municipalities are primarily due to the increase in the price of electricity, which has risen by an average of 46% since a year ago. Waste fees have risen by an average of 6.7%, real estate taxes by 6.3% and water fees by 4.1%. The most […]
The world’s largest children’s literature prize is now being awarded
Kulturnytt’s reporter Björn Jansson is on site at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm, where the actual announcement takes place. Then there will be interviews and analysis with the help of the culture editor’s literature editor Lina Kalmteg, our children’s culture expert Viveca Bladh and culture journalist Shora Esmailian from Sydsvenskan. Also: meet last year’s prize winner, […]
Offshore wind turbine projects on the rocks
The Danish Energy Agency has suspended 28 wind turbine projects worth billions of kroner. Other energy projects have also been halted due to fears that the “open door” contracting scheme is in breach of EU law. All the projects fall under the so-called ‘open door’ scheme. This allows a company to submit an unsolicited project […]
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 […]
KFTS – Holistic approach to teaching acting that provides a strong psychological foundation
The secret to being successful in Denmark is to never tell anyone that you are busy, confides Stuart Lynch, the tireless head of school for KFTS (Københavns Film & Teaterskole/Københavns Film & Teaterskole/Københavns Film & Teaterskole). A resident of Copenhagen since the early 1990s, the appointment of the half-Australian, half-British theater artist as the prestigious […]
Pål Jonson (M): That is why we are sending Leopard to Ukraine
The government will send Leopard tanks and air defense systems to Ukraine in a new arms package. It includes about ten Leopard tanks that will work together with the fifty combat vehicles 90 that Sweden has already decided to donate. The weapons are to be coordinated with contributions from other countries, including Leopard tanks, which […]
EU Envoy, Ukraine Charge d’Affaires commemorates the victims of the war between Russia and Ukraine
New Delhi [India]February 24 (ANI): On the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EU Ambassador, Head of Mission of EU Member States and Like-minded Nations, along with Ukraine’s Charge d’Affaires Ivan Konovalov, on Friday held a meeting to honor the victims. The envoys held a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the victims […]
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. […]
HS: Basic Finns is a clear favorite among first-time voters
Basic Finns was the most popular party among both men and women, and it was supported by more than a third of the male respondents and about a fifth of the female respondents. The party ranked number one all over Finland and received particularly high opinions from young people in the northern and eastern parts […]
NATO chief calls for bigger defense budgets
BRUSSELS, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states should commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense by next year, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists after a NATO defense ministers’ meeting here to address key issues […]
YLE: Migri’s arguments about deporting parents have no legal basis, experts say
The report is based on an analysis of the decision related to the residence permit application of approximately 500 parents of Finnish children born abroad. Almost a third of the applications were rejected. Finland’s public broadcasting company wrote that the decisions seem to place less emphasis on the interests of the child than on previous […]
Kremlin reacts to Nord Stream’s sabotage claims
A new article alleging an American role in the explosions highlights the need for an international probe, says Dmitry Peskov Russia is concerned about efforts to quietly wind down the investigation into last year’s Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said. A report by well-known American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, […]
Huge Paris rally calls for EU terror listing for Iran’s guards
Paris – Thousands of Europe-based Iranians – including relatives of victims of repression in the Islamic Republic, lawmakers and activists – called on Saturday at a rally in Paris for the European Union to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group. Speakers at the demonstration in Place Vauban in the heart of the French […]
Teollisuusliitto cancels strikes after chemical and technology industry contracts
The technology industry may still face Trade Union Pro and YTN’s strike. Helsington Sanomat on Sunday wrote that the agreement guarantees this year’s general 3.5 percent salary increase for employees in the technology sector and a one-time additional bonus of 400 euros to be paid in March. Salary increases in the industry will continue next […]
In the minds of those who want to overthrow democracy
Conflict makes a journey through the throng of coup plotters. Dissatisfaction with covid restrictions, increased petrol taxes, vaccinations and migration policy have been mixed into a dangerous cocktail that has exploded in its parts. Most recently in Brazil, where we follow Bolsonaro’s bloggers who called for a storming of the parliament already in December. This […]
OP: Finland will sink into a mild recession in 2023
“We are looking at a couple of years of interminably slow development rather than a clearly defined recession and rapid recovery,” he said. press release on Tuesday. According to OP, the recession affects the economy widely and makes it difficult for exports, private consumption and investments. The value of exports grew at an almost unprecedented […]
The state mediator is not afraid of losing the trust of trade unions
The state mediator is not afraid that he has lost the trust of the trade unions, despite the reaction to his offer of mediation in the dispute between the Efling trade union and the Confederation of Employers (SA). The proposal was made by a mediator, following unprecedentedly difficult negotiations. Efling refuses to submit electoral roll […]
The state mediator is not afraid of losing the trust of trade unions
The state mediator is not afraid that he has lost the trust of the trade unions, despite the reaction to his offer of mediation in the dispute between the Efling trade union and the Confederation of Employers (SA). The proposal was made by a mediator, following unprecedentedly difficult negotiations. Efling refuses to submit electoral roll […]
Cancer cells can change their size to survive drugs, research reveals
Researchers believe that smaller cells may be more vulnerable to DNA-damaging agents such as chemotherapy combined with targeted drugs, while larger cancer cells may respond better to immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Science Advances. It combined innovative high-performance image analysis with the study of DNA and proteins to study the size control […]
Eilert Pilarm: Elvis’ spirit took over my body
Eilert Dahlberg becomes Elvis from Husum When Eilert Dahlberg was a child, he preferred to listen to the salvation soldier Lapp-Lisa and rock king Elvis Presley. As a 39-year-old, he records a few cassette tapes with Elvis covers on his own initiative and then it doesn’t take long until the recordings end up with radio […]
Effective protected areas needed to prevent biodiversity loss: A review
However, a new study that collected nearly a million records of more than 1,230 invertebrate species between 1990 and 2018 suggests that these protected areas are just as vulnerable to the country’s overall decline in biodiversity. The authors found that protected areas were more species-rich than unprotected areas of the country, but both areas experienced […]
A cavalcade of memories
The very first time Louise and Thomas met was actually live! And there was an immediate fight. We offer clips from this, and from various occasions when they have tested things such as donating blood and exercising at a high intensity while broadcasting the radio. The question is also whether any of their attempts to […]
The last show!
Cast: Sweden’s Radio Symphony Orchestra.Elin Rombo.First Aid Kit.Ebo Krdum with ribbon.Horace Engdahl, author.Arvida Byström, artist and director.Annika Härenstam, professor of occupational science.Ingmar Skoog, chief physician.Anna Axfors, poet. Hosts: Louise Epstein and Thomas NordegrenProducer: Olle Björkman
That’s how far Europe’s arsenal goes
There are already signs that the arms stocks in Europe may be about to run out. Not least there is a shortage of ammunition. At the same time, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine enters a new difficult phase as winter approaches. But the question is how rearmament and streamlined manufacturing of weapons and defense […]
The financial chaos brought down Truss – now the next battle awaits
U-turns, dismissals and apologies were not enough. Liz Truss has fought for her political life, but ultimately lost control. Hear how the chaos of recent weeks led to Liz Truss walking out the door of 10 Downing Street and announcing her resignation on Thursday. Can Boris Johnson make a comeback? In just one week, the […]
Protests galvanize Iranians abroad in hope, concern and unity
London – As anti-government protests roil towns and cities in Iran for a fourth week, tens of thousands of Iranians living abroad have marched in the streets of Europe, North America and beyond to support what many believe is a watershed moment for their homeland. From those who fled in the 1980s after Iran’s 1979 […]
High risk of depression persists after the COVID-19 pandemic: Data behind the mental health crisis
In this data story, we use data from an electronic survey to take a closer look at the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Health deteriorates The number of people reporting “poor” or “very poor” health more than doubled between 2020 and 2022. Despite the lifting of most restrictive measures in early 2022 as […]
Function: More Swedes are seeking food aid in the midst of sky-high inflation
by Patrick Ekstrand, Fu Yiming STOCKHOLM, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — As food prices continue to rise, more and more people in Sweden, a Nordic country known for its well-developed welfare system, are seeking help with daily food. Since last spring, more and more Swedes have found themselves struggling with sky-high food prices and have seen […]
Local Round-Up: Record number of sailing ships visiting Copenhagen, but a steep drop in cruise ship visitors
The number of ships mooring in Copenhagen’s marinas has never been higher. There have already been 3,200 arrivals this year – a new record. In July several vessels had to share space in some of the better places. City & Harbor could open a new marina“The new record and the large number of visitors show […]
Russians buy last items from H&M, IKEA when stores wind down
MOSCOW – Russians are snapping up Western fashion and furniture this week as H&M and IKEA sell off the last of their stock in Russia and continue their exit from the country after it sent troops to Ukraine. Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had paused sales in Russia after the military operation began and are […]
No country supports Russia financially or with weapons in the war
Claes Aronssonpresenter Martin Kraghdeputy director of the Center for Eastern European Studies at the Foreign Policy Institute Joakim Passikivilieutenant colonel and teacher at the Defense College in Stockholm
Huge increase in demand for stoves as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe
While Russia continues to reduce its gas supplies to Germany, the stove market is facing an unprecedented increase in demand, both from customers in Denmark and Germany. “Our stoves are worth their weight in gold right now,” says Anders Kajgaard, factory manager at the North Jutland stove manufacturer Rais, to Nordjuyske. Labor shortageGermany has always […]
Monkey pox, threat of recession, and the role of the forest in Swedish culture
The war in Ukraine seen from the horizon of Africa During the week, both Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron visited countries in Africa. The continent has been hit hard by disruptions in grain supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We delve into how the food crisis is affecting the African […]
My funny wife
In Tobias Aspelin’s documentary, we get to follow how his wife Malin Appeltofft transforms the gray and tiring everyday life into colorful jokes that make the audience squirm with laughter. But Malin is mostly offered small gigs and never really gets to get into the heat of the big clubs. Now her 10 years of […]
EU ministers agree on gas reduction plans – Finland has already cut
On Tuesday, EU energy ministers agreed on a unique plan, according to which member states will voluntarily reduce the use of natural gas by 15 percent from the beginning of August to the end of March. The unprecedented plan aims to ensure sufficient gas supplies in the EU during the colder months, as Russia is […]
US general reveals Ukraine’s fighter jet proposal
Top US Air Force officials expect Ukraine to switch to Western military aircraft The United States and its allies are constantly looking for ways to strengthen the Ukrainian air force, including possible pilot training before potentially supplying Western warplanes with Kyiv, two senior U.S. military officials announced at the annual Aspen Security Forum in Colorado […]
The US general is considering non-Russian jets for Ukraine
Top US Air Force officials expect Ukraine to ?transition? to Western-made military aircraft The United States and its allies are constantly looking for ways to strengthen the Ukrainian air force, including possible pilot training before potentially supplying Kyiv with Western fighter jets, two US military officials announced at the annual Aspen Security Forum in Colorado […]
* New * The bombing of the gang prosecutor
Neighbors in the area wake up to the loud bang, which is heard several kilometers away. Barbro Jönsson has had several high-profile cases involving the criminal gang Brödraskapet Wolfpack. They are called “Sweden’s first prison gang” and the members are serious criminals. Barbro Jönsson has had several of them sentenced to long prison terms. Peter […]
How can cutting off Russian natural gas affect European economies?
They said the prospect of an unprecedented total shutdown is fueling concerns about gas shortages, further higher prices and the economic impact. “While policymakers are moving quickly, they lack a plan to manage and minimize the impact.” Amidst the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the subsequent war, senior IMF officials assess […]
PM excludes Barbara Bertelsen from appointing the Director of Employees and Competence
Barbara Bertelsen has been barred from participating in the appointment of a new Director of Employees and Competence due to concerns about a conflict of interest. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a message to TV2 that Bertelsen is “excluded” from providing input to the recruitment process because she herself is being investigated by the […]
A Finnish supercomputer aims to combat climate change
Finland has become the third fastest supercomputer in the world, Lumi. Half the size of a basketball court, it operates in a former paper factory in eastern Kajaani. Lumi is a supercomputer project with an investment of more than 200 million euros, which involves 10 European countries and the European Union. The supercomputer itself is […]
The Trade Committee meets to discuss the Uniper crisis, Purra demands the entire parliament to meet again
Chairman of the Finnish opposition Riikka Purra has called on the parliament to reconvene so that the ministers can explain the risks related to Uniper to Finnish taxpayers. The German energy giant, which is in financial difficulties, is a subsidiary of Fortum, which is majority owned by the Finnish state. "Parliament must be convened quickly. […]
The clothing giant leaves Russia
H&M plans to wind up its operations in the country, with reference to? Operational challenges? The multinational clothing and home furnishing company H&M has announced that it is leaving Russia in the midst of increased sanctions against the country. “Given the current operational challenges and an unpredictable future, the company announces today that it has […]
Steve Jobs – visions of the future and mood swings
Steven “Steve” Jobs (1955-2011) grew up in post-war Silicon Valley, California. Surrounded by innovation and widespread technological optimism, he soon became interested in computers. It is a hobby that will follow him for life – from the first summer job, to the almost revival-like product gifts that he will later hold as CEO of his […]
Magdalena Eriksson’s viral kiss picture and bronze match in the wrong position
Three days after the semi-final loss, Sweden tries to recharge so as not to go home completely without a medal. The overtime game from the semifinals is in the legs. The sun is shining and the English team has the world’s best defensive player. Host, producer: Richard HenrikssonProducer, mixing: Martin MarhloFinal mix: Patrik FalckExecutive producer: […]
The new British Prime Minister will be announced on September 5
The first round of voting for Tory MPs will be held on Wednesday, he said, adding that candidates must get 30 votes to qualify for the second ballot, which will take place on Thursday. He said the number of candidates will be narrowed to two before MPs leave for summer recess on July 21. The […]
Danish company supplies the United States with monkey pox vaccine
Following a contract signed by the US government, the Danish company Bavarian Nordic is to supply the USA with a total of 4.4 million monkey pox vaccines. This figure represents the composition of several orders placed by the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority – the most recent being 2.5 million liquid-frozen doses. Favorable […]
Russian cessation of gas supply to Germany could mean economic disaster for certain Danish companies
The largest single pipeline transporting Russian gas to Germany – the Nord Stream 1 pipeline – was shut down this morning for routine maintenance. But while it is scheduled to reopen on July 21, Germany is preparing for a prolonged shutdown of its energy supply. The work on the 1,220-kilometer-long pipeline is an annual event […]
Sleeping in the switch?
In Helsinki, I wear a mask on the tram. It’s a lonely experience because even though the tram is full, I’m one of the few wearing a mask. During the initial COVID lockdown and later in response to the recommendation to use masks in crowded spaces, Finns followed official recommendations. In a country where almost […]
Germany’s legislators approve of NATO expansion
Legislators in Germany voted by an overwhelming majority on Friday to approve Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in NATO, and Poland’s lower house also moved ratification forward. NATO allies who met in Madrid last week signed the accession protocols for the two countries to join the alliance. The move must now be ratified by the governments […]
Roskilde 2022: A party for the senses through art and culture
After several years with unprecedented times, fittingly enough, this year’s Roskilde Festival, the 50th anniversary of the calendar stand, was in itself also quite unprecedented. From the lukewarm (at best) line-up to the lack of volunteers, questions would always be asked – and even more so at a festival that is apparently frequented by people […]
Decline in Western education of Ukrainian troops media
Lack of relevant experience means that Kiev’s forces cannot use advanced Western weapons systems, foreign policy has learned Ukraine’s forces have received less training in recent weeks, affecting their ability to use certain advanced weapons systems, the Foreign Policy (FP) reported on Friday, citing sources. Since the launch of Russia’s military offensive in the neighboring […]
Russia warns Finland of NATO’s border base
If Lappeenranta hosts a military base, it would make itself a target if a conflict should ever break out, said the President of the State Duma The mayor of the Finnish border town of Lappeenranta would put the city at the crossroads of Russia by hosting a NATO military base, Russian Speaker of the Russian […]
Finnish consumers are unprecedentedly pessimistic about the economy
The 990 responses collected to the survey show that people’s expectations for themselves and the national economy in the next 12 months were very pessimistic, first more than ever since 1995. The respondents also assessed their own current economic situation clearly pessimistically. Consumers also found the time to buy durable goods to be the cheapest […]
Training of Ukrainian troops dipped Foreign policy
Lack of relevant experience means that Kiev’s forces cannot use advanced Western weapons systems, foreign policy has learned Ukraine’s forces have received less training in recent weeks, affecting their ability to use certain advanced weapons systems, the Foreign Policy (FP) reported on Friday, citing sources. Since the launch of Russia’s military offensive in the neighboring […]
Roskilde 2022: Modest Mouse gives people what they need… so to speak
Modest Mouse, the American indie rock band, has graced the stages for almost two decades, first achieving mainstream success with their 2004 smash hit ‘Float On’. Last night, during the extensive canopy at Roskilde Festival’s Avalon Stage, the iconic course was as important as ever. After back-to-back cancellations of the festival – and more than […]
Putin talks about Ukraine during his first trip abroad since February
The Russian president shared his thoughts on the recent NATO summit and Moscow’s goals Russia’s goals in Ukraine have not changed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday during a press conference in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. “Nothing has changed,” Putin confirmed and said that the ultimate goal is “to liberate the Donbass, to protect these people […]
NATO chief: Finland and Sweden have the right to choose their own path
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg answered the Russian president Vladimir PutinComments on the possible increased military presence of NATO in Finland and Sweden at a press conference closing the Alliance’s Madrid Summit. "Finland and Sweden are independent countries and they have the right to choose their own path and join NATO. We have welcomed […]
NATO tells Ukraine to continue fighting
The military alliance encourages Ukrainian President Zelensky to continue the war with Russia, said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. “Fighting Russia with Western aid is the only way forward for Ukraine,” NATO members told President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Belgian prime minister said on Wednesday. “We make it very clear that this war can only […]
Two states will join NATO
NATO has formally invited Sweden and Finland to become its newest members The US-led military bloc NATO has formally invited former non-aligned Sweden and Finland to join its ranks. “Today, we have decided to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO and have agreed to sign the accession protocols.” said the bloc in a statement […]
NATO tells Ukraine to fight Belgian prime minister
The military bloc wants Ukrainian President Zelensky to continue the conflict with Russia, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Fighting Russia with Western aid is the only way forward for Ukraine, NATO members have told President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. “We make it very clear that this war […]
Ordinary reed would be a suitable material for the green transition
Despite the expanding growth area and volumes, the use of industrial scale has not progressed e.g. due to underdeveloped harvesting techniques. “Lignocellulose-based reeds need to be considered on a global scale as part of the green transition,” says Timo SuutarlaBusiness Development Manager at Green Industry Park. Suutarla acted as a mentor in a student working […]
The city’s employees suffer from major wage disturbances in Vantaa, Helsinki
Since the payroll system update, there have been serious shortcomings in the salaries of employees in both the cities of Helsinki and neighboring Vantaa, and some of the IT problems have continued since April. Although it is difficult to estimate the exact number of victims, the City of Helsinki’s financial administration reported about 7,000 countless […]
Finland’s NATO outlook looks brighter, the president says
According to the President, Finland’s progress towards NATO membership, which is hampered by Turkey’s demands, looks a little brighter Sauli Niinistö. According to the President, the positive assessment was based on several discussions he had with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Niinistö will comment on the matter Monday after meeting with a delegation […]
Finland is on the verge of collapsing in the National League as a result of recent results
The participants in the Euro 2020 competition fought a fascinating battle in their group with Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The first game was played against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Balkans, where Finland finally grabbed a point from the 1-1 result, but how deserved was this? Teemu Pukki opened the pitch. Sanjin Prcic, […]
NemID crash pulls out
A crash affecting the log-in solution NemID and its associated services has not yet been resolved after two days. Since the beginning of 22. June, about a third of all users faced problems accessing online bank accounts, taxes, government documents, email and medical records. Nets, the company responsible for NemID, states that the crash is […]
6 reasons why everyone should fight for Assange’s freedom
The justice system has failed to defend the principles it should protect in the case of WikiLeak founder Julian Assange, so the public must wake up to the need for peaceful global protests to run parallel to Assange’s legal battle, writes Sara Chessa. The UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said recently that she had it […]
The St. Petersburg Institute in Finland is closing, it is borrowing "out" operating conditions
The St. Petersburg Institute of Finland has announced that it will close its doors due to the decision of the Finland-Russia Society to withdraw from the management of the institute’s activities. The institute was founded to represent Finnish culture in St. Petersburg. It also served as a meeting place for Finnish and Russian academic research […]
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Host: Olivia AxelsonProducer: Johanna Heed Featuring: The X-Factor UK, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, BBC, Youtube, Warner Bros. Pictures The junior news’ special podcast makes a weekly dive of six minutes into the week’s most important news or a topic that is extra interesting and exciting.
The new methods provide information on forest resources even with the accuracy of individual trees
UNITE Center of Expertise has developed methods for generating data at the level of individual trees. Forest database in the map view, users can view all individual trees sorted by length and tree species. The data has been calculated on the basis of the laser scanning data of the National Land Survey of Finland (National […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport receives the prestigious airport industry award: The best airport in Northern Europe
I am glad that passengers appreciate the services of our airport and have trusted us even during the difficult COVID-19 season, ”says Ulla LettijeffFinavia Airport Director. There are hundreds of companies operating at Helsinki-Vantaa that employ thousands of people. Together, they have been involved in creating a smooth airport service that our customers appreciate, which […]
In Madrid, the Allies will make decisions to keep NATO strong, says Stoltenberg
The Hague [Netherlands]June 15 (ANI): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that Allies will make decisions to “keep NATO strong in a more competitive world” at the forthcoming Madrid Summit. The Madrid Summit is scheduled for 28-30 June and will include discussions on areas including the position of NATO forces and support for […]
Inflation will accelerate to 7% in May, the highest in 30 years
Inflation in Finland has risen to its highest level in more than 30 years and was 7.1 per cent in May. Statistics Finland’s recent consumer price index also found that inflation had accelerated significantly since April, reaching 5.7 per cent. According to the number crusher’s report, the acceleration in inflation was due to, among other […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Turkey, ticks and three-euro gas
Helsingin sanomat newspaper includes presidential analysis Sauli NiinistöThe Kultaranta talks at the two-day foreign policy summit stated that the event presented a cold reality: there is no solution in sight of Turkey’s opposition to Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO. As few people outside Turkey seem to know what Turkey really wants to block the […]
Ulf Kristersson (M): I do not care how the government handles the NATO negotiations
So what chances does Ulf Kristersson have? Will he become the Prime Minister who finally gets Turkey to open the door to Swedish NATO membership – and how far should Sweden be prepared to go to Turkey to meet? But at the moment, the Moderate leader does not want to get involved in how the […]
Finland will send more defense aid to Ukraine
Finland will send more defense equipment to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense announced on Friday. The ministry said in a statement that at the request of the prime minister Sanna MarinPresident Sauli Niinistö decided that Finland should send more military aid to Ukraine, which has been under attack from Russia since the end of February. […]
Time to talk about my adoption, Dad
Robin is adopted from Sri Lanka. When his adoptive mother dies of cancer, he finds a folder full of pictures, yellowed application forms and worn certificates. Since his mother has passed away and he has no siblings, he decides to talk to his adoptive father. The problem is that his parents divorced when he was […]
APN Podcast: Is Summer the Most Stressful Season?
The Finnish summer contains a lot of expectations for just a few weeks after a long and dark winter. But parents often say that summer is the most stressful season, as many juggle between work and childcare when Finnish schools are on a ten-week break. According to surveys, Finnish parents are the seventh most respondent […]
The study reveals changes in the brain structure of anorexic people
Understanding why some people develop anorexia while others do not is largely unknown, although biological factors are widely known. These new findings, based on an extensive brain scan analysis of patients around the world and published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, provide some answer to the question. They reveal that people with anorexia have a […]
Demand for mortgages has fallen in Finland, according to a barometer
The Russian war in Ukraine has shaken consumer confidence in the economic situation. The barometer results also reflect widespread expectations of rising interest rates as a result of rising consumer prices. “Russia’s military action in Ukraine creates a climate of general insecurity in Europe”, Mariia SomerlaSenior expert in Finance Finland, said To Helsingin Sanomat. “Rising […]
The Political Room: On Nationalism
We live in a time when globalization, migration and war are challenging national borders. The political ideologies provide different answers to what unites a nation, who is allowed to participate and how the nation should relate to other states. Can we talk about ONE nationalism or should we rather talk about nationalisms? How does it […]
Climate, arms deliveries and love in the horse paddock
The climate summit is over – what measures are needed and how do we make decisions? The UN’s major climate meeting with dignitaries from around the world has ended in Stockholm. The ambition to achieve climate goals has been confirmed, the situation is urgent. But what more exactly do we need to do now? Conversation […]
Crime Round-Up: Alleged undercover agents’ case against intelligence services will be heard in the High Court
A somewhat unprecedented case is to be heard in the High Court, after the Copenhagen City Court yesterday decided to pass on the terrorist convict Ahmed Samsam’s lawsuit against the Danish intelligence services PET and FE. “The court further finds that the case has a significant societal scope, as the defendants have stated that the […]
Midnight misery in Paris as Holger Rune’s adventure race at the French Open ends
Holger Rune would probably have chosen another opponent for his first grand slam quarterfinal if he could. The Norwegian world number eight Casper Ruud, who defeated Roland Garros 6-1, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 last night to advance to the final four of the French Open, is practically his cousin. As Scandinavians, Ruud, probably more than anyone […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 1 June
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. 01:30: Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces were conducting exercises with about 1,000 soldiers in Ivanovo province, a city northeast of Moscow, Reuters reported, citing the Interfax […]
Germany sends Ukraine one of its most modern weapons Scholz
Kyiv will receive anti-aircraft missiles, the chancellor told parliament Germany will send more advanced weapons to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told parliament on Wednesday. Among other things, the government has decided to deliver IRIS-T air defense systems to the country, he said. The missiles were originally an air-launched European replacement for the US-made AIM-9 Sidewinder. […]
The lies that will harm Sweden
Since Sweden submitted its application for NATO membership, those warnings have been lingering: We risk being exposed to attempts at influence by foreign powers. But how does that really work and what is at stake here? Participants: Ulrika MörthProfessor of Political Science at Stockholm University, Jan Kinnanderhead of the security office at Must, the military […]
YIT will withdraw from all operations in Russia through the sale of the businesses
Although the closing process took longer than initially estimated, the transaction was completed in accordance with the agreed sale price and other terms. The full financial effects of the transaction will be disclosed in YIT’s semi-annual report. Markku Moilanen, YIT’s President and CEO: “We are very pleased to announce that the transaction has been completed. […]
The Helsinki International Ballet Competition will start next week
Participants compete in either the junior series (15-19 years old) or the senior series (20-25 years old) performing both classical ballet and contemporary dance. Applications were received from 151 dancers from around the world. The names of the applicants accepted to IBC Helsinki can be found here. Eight of the approved participants are Finns. Those […]
Police report a record number of passport applications
According to the Police Board, an unprecedented number of people applied for or wanted to renew their passports this spring in Finland. In March, the number of applications increased the most, with 191,000 passports issued, more than five times more than at the same time last year. The rise came soon after Covid restrictions were […]
The legal drama between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Actor Johnny Depp has sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel after a column she wrote in The Washington Post 2018. The trial has been broadcast live on television – and on social media, detached clips are rolling. Hear about what we know about the case – and our fascination with celebrity privacy. Johnny Depp […]
* NEW * The massacre in the Palestinian refugee camps Sabra and Shatila
At dusk on September 16, 1982, a group of heavily armed men marched into the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila in western Beirut, Lebanon. They belong to the Christian party, the armed militia of the Falangists, and they want to demand blood revenge. Despite international promises, the civilian population is unprotected – and […]
A solar sail backed by NASA could take science to new heights
Phase III seeks to strategically transfer NIAC concepts that have the greatest impact to NASA, other government agencies, or commercial partners. “When we dare farther into space than ever before, we need innovative, cutting-edge technologies to guide our missions,” said the NASA director. Bill Nelson. “NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program helps unlock visionary ideas – […]
