Tag: Oho
That’s how dangerous a glass of wine a day is
Sveriges Radio’s science commentator Ulrika Björkstén talks about the research that shows that alcohol can be harmful even in small amounts. But the question is whether the Swedes are prepared to drink less? The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a new story every weekday morning. With host Robin Olin and Sveriges Radio’s sharpest journalists. […]
Close to a fifth suffer from long-term effects of COVID in Denmark
Hand sanitizer sales drop pre-pandemic levelsNevertheless, life is more or less normalized for the rest of the population, who are rarely reminded of the pandemic within the Danish borders. The masks and elbow greetings have disappeared, handshakes and hugs are back, and hand sanitizer is no longer sold in the shops. According to both Coop […]
Inflation on the rise in Finland: a long battle to tame prices ahead, warns the chief economist
Although prices may not continue as quickly as in February, the continuation of inflationary pressures is a major economic risk. The high price of electricity, food and increased loan interest rates were the main factors of annual inflation. Food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rose by a record 16.3% compared to last year, while monthly inflation […]
The murder at the Delta gym and the real target
The trial about the murder at the Delta gym in Stockholm was recently concluded. It ended with a big surprise – will anyone be convicted of the murder? The man who was shot was not actually the target. He was murdered while trying to intervene to stop the shooter, but was completely unrelated to crime […]
A quarter of Icelanders abuse alcohol
In 2022, around a quarter of Icelanders fell within the definition of a harmful pattern of consuming alcohol or engaging in so-called hazardous drinking, the largest group being men. Information on alcohol abuse and tobacco consumption is provided in the latest Talnabrunn Medical Bulletin published by the Directorate of Health. The information is based on […]
Lintilä repeats prohibitions on alcohol abuse
According to the Minister of Economic Affairs, alcohol has not affected his official duties, although there have been several news stories in the past week.
The center’s chairman stands next to the minister on the use of alcohol at work
Two anonymous sources told Yle that Lintilä appeared to be under the influence when he gave a speech at the energy company association’s seminar last April.
Center leaders deny anonymous rumors about minister Lintilä’s alcohol use
The Minister of Finance and the chairperson of the Center Annika Saarikko dismissed the rumors about Minister of Economy Mika Lintilä’s alcohol consumption as “brutal and anonymous”.
The researcher defends lowering the alcohol tax
The growth of alcohol sales has begun to level off. The alcohol tax cut last year boosted sales. Now a researcher says the government has achieved what it set out to do when it cut liquor tax
Street race of young drivers
The collision happened in Seltjarnarnes yesterday at 12 o’clock at night on Norðurströnd. According to the traffic department of the capital area police, the driver of the other car is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the matter will be investigated by the police. According to Vísir, the accident occurred […]
More weapons for Ukraine, genetic engineering that revives extinct species and unclear information about farm sales of alcohol
Hour 1: Are offensive weapons to Ukraine the new way forward in the war? About how the tradition of peace-promoting work in Sweden takes place in a new reality of military and civilian rearmament The satire surrounding President Erodgan and freedom of expression Chronicle by Göran Rosenberg The panel: Fredrik Haage, Jonna Sima, Göran Greider […]
The Ministry of Justice proposes to allow home brewing
The Ministry of Justice has published on the government’s consultation website proposals for an act on permitting home brewing of alcohol for personal use. The production of alcohol for personal use by distillation will continue to be prohibited. The proposal says that legislation in Iceland is being updated in line with legislation in other Nordic […]
Ex-USWNT star Hope Solo pleads guilty to DWI charge
Former U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo received a 24-month suspended sentence Monday in Winston-Salem, NC, after pleading guilty to charges of driving while impaired. The case stems from a March incident in which Solo was arrested in Winston-Salem when she was reportedly found passed out in the driver’s seat of her car with […]
Roskilde 2022: Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy woo Roskilde’s Avalon audience with a masterful performance
This year’s Roskilde Festival, the 50th edition of the annual wizard, means so many things – for so many different people in light of the current situation in the world. With more changes than the mind can possibly muster that affect Roskilde’s return after its three-year imposed break, this reviewer was particularly keen to get […]
Finnish troops are participating in a large-scale NATO exercise
Finnish, Swedish, American and Ukrainian troops will take part in an extensive NATO-led military exercise starting in Estonia on Monday. Nearly 16,000 soldiers from 11 countries are participating in the largest military exercise ever held in Estonia. Drill, code name "Hedgehog 2022"includes all branches of the armed forces and consists of air, naval, ground and […]
Lena Hallin – about secrets, hard pinches and threats to the nation
In Swedish Radio’s Sunday interview, you meet the person behind the public mask in journalism’s most basic form – the interview. The host is Martin Wicklin. Producer: Ulrika Stenström. Contact: [email protected] About Lena Hallin Lena Hallin is head of Sweden’s military intelligence and security service (Must) and has had a straight career towards the top. […]
The police who stole drugs
It is when Martin is not content with stealing not only drugs from the store with seized goods, but also begins to steal valuables, such as jewelry, alcohol and money, that the suspicions are finally directed at him. On December 19, 2013, Martin Ekman was caught red-handed by his colleagues in the police station in […]
Sweden has the highest inflation since 1991
STOCKHOLM, April 14 (Xinhua) – Sweden is experiencing the highest inflation in decades, with a 12-month inflation of 6.1 percent in March, Statistics Sweden stated on Thursday. “The inflation rate rose sharply due to a general and broad price increase. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose, but it was mainly rising electricity and fuel […]
The Helsinki International Ballet Competition selects competitors from a wide range of applicants
Founded in 1984, the Helsinki International Ballet Competition is known and respected worldwide. It offers young dancers the opportunity to advance in their careers, make new contacts and gain experience as a dancer. Participants compete in either the junior series (15-19 years old) or the senior series (20-25 years old). The competition is organized by […]
Swedish sex trade: Save my little sister
Little sister sells sex against her will Anna’s little sister is in her late teens and sells herself to men online with ads she posts. But she really does not want without prostitution is part of a self-harming behavior. – She shuts down, just at that moment she shuts off all hard feelings, can think […]
Great health report makes it sour reading
A little positiveThere was at least some reason for optimism in the report. Both alcohol consumption and smoking have declined. The initiatives of recent years seem to be bearing fruit and lead to fewer young people starting to smoke. “In 2017, we got a shock when the numbers suddenly showed an increase in the number […]
Agnes Wold: There are several hundred ways to catch a cold
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on colds: There are so many cold viruses and you can avoid them. Agnes also goes through how alcohol affects your cold, why you should avoid nasal sprays and whether chips and popcorn could help in any way. […]
Retailer Lobby: Food prices rose in January
According to the Food Trade Association, food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 3.2 per cent in January from the previous year. Prices have not risen so fast since January 2014. "Rising costs throughout the supply chain, especially in primary production, have begun to shift to consumer prices for non-alcoholic beverages and food," said the association’s […]
Danish supermarket chain wants a new age limit for the sale of alcohol
Sweet 16 for young Coop wants to raise the national age limit for buying alcohol to 18 years. “The road to a changed alcohol culture among our young people requires efforts from all sides of society. In the retail trade, we can contribute by not selling alcohol to young people. ” said Coop’s executive vice […]
NASA-ESA’s solar orbit captures the largest “solar outburst” ever seen
This latest event took place on February 15 and spanned millions of miles into space. The eruption probably originated on the side of the sun away from the earth. For this reason, the mass eruption of the corona was directed away from Earth. “The visibility detected by Solar Orbiter is the largest event of its […]
Upcoming ballet stars in the Helsinki International Ballet Competition
Talented dancers from all over the world compete in the junior (15-19) and senior (20-25) classes. The dancers will be able to perform on an international jury made up of well-known artistic directors of ballet groups and ballet experts. The competition program includes both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The jury is chaired by Madeleine […]
Police associate seven other victims with a taxi driver convicted of multiple rapes
Helsinki police suspect a taxi driver of sexual offenses against seven women. Suspect, Arian Juhana Rezaji, was convicted in August last year of a total of 18 different crimes, most of which involved the drug abuse and rape of four women. He was sentenced to six years and three months in prison. He is now […]
Danish researchers break non-alcoholic beer code
Ready for October The new technology also happens to be far more sustainable than existing methods. Approximately 2.7 tonnes of water are required to make a single kilo of hops, and production also needs transport and cooling resources. “With our method, we completely skip aroma hops and thus also the water and transport. This means […]
Ingmar Skoog: Therefore, we become more sensitive to alcohol as we get older
Therefore, we become more sensitive to alcohol as we get older
The Convoy Finland demonstration will continue until Sunday
The Convoy Finland 2022 movement brought protesters to Helsinki on Friday, demanding the termination of Covid mandates, cheaper petrol and diesel fuel, and the resignation of the government. The number of hundreds of people who blocked traffic in front of Parliament on Friday and Saturday had shrunk to a few dozen protesters by Wednesday, which […]
Prime Minister Marin: Finland will lift all Covid restrictions in February
Finland will lift all restrictions on Covid in February, the country’s prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announced on Monday. The Prime Minister announced this during a meeting with the Association of Journalists on Journalism, Freedom of Expression and Editorial Work. Following decisions made last week, some restrictions on Covid are set to be relaxed this […]
Will there be alcohol available at the Akureyri ski resort?
Having a drink would increase the attractiveness of Akureyri’s Hlíðarfjall ski resort, restaurateur Sölvi Antonsson told Morgunblaðið. He runs two restaurants for Ghost Mountains ehf. in a popular ski resort in North Iceland and would like to be able to serve alcoholic drinks there. To this end, it has recently applied for a license, which […]
THL Finland recommends closing bars, pubs and nightclubs on a weekly basis
THL considers the closure to be both necessary and proportionate to the current epidemiological situation. It explained that the restriction of social contacts is necessary precisely to safeguard the health care system, as the pressure on the system has increased rapidly and is expected to continue due to the omicron transformation. Restaurants that mainly serve […]
The drunk driver fled the scene of the accident
This morning three cars collided on the road through Þrengsli. The driver of one of the cars fled the scene, but was quickly caught by the police. The man is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Due to the accident, the road was closed for about an hour, and a tow truck was […]
The technology industry reaches a contract agreement, the threat of a strike is fading
In the Finnish technology sector, which includes the metal, electronics and IT sectors, it seems that the threat of a strike has been avoided. The parties to the labor dispute reached an agreement in negotiations mediated by the National Conciliator on Tuesday night Vuokko Piekkala. The agreement has yet to be approved by the Board […]
Increase in wages and taxes
As of January 1, the wage increases agreed in collective agreements entered into force and the tax relief for natural persons increased. On the other hand, some taxes and fees for the state and many municipalities have also increased. The tax on alcohol, tobacco and fuel increased as usual by 2.5%. The fee for a […]
Why not lose weight from exercise? And why is alcohol good? – Fredrik Nyström gives health advice
“You do not lose weight by exercising”
The Confederation of Finnish Industry is threatened with strikes, and 300 technology centers are threatened with closure
The Confederation of Finnish Industry has threatened to launch a strike that could affect nearly 300 technology and chemical sites. Trade Union Pro, which represents the financial and IT sectors, also warned it could join the strike, which is expected to continue on 14-23 March. January. The most recent negotiations between the Confederation of Finnish […]
Restaurants and pubs are open until 21:00
Due to the restrictions that will apply in accordance with the new ordinance of the Minister of Health, the day after tomorrow, restaurants and bars licensed for alcohol will be able to receive guests until 21:00. In restaurants and among guests attending seating events, the principle of one meter distance will apply. Restaurants and bars […]
Sweden reports the highest inflation in 28 years
STOCKHOLM, December 14 (Xinhua) – Sweden’s inflation rose to 3.6 percent in November, up from 3.1 percent in October. This is the country’s highest inflation since 1993, Statistics Sweden states in a statement on Tuesday. Rising energy prices contributed to the highest inflation rate since December 1993, says Mikael Nordin, statistician at Statistics Sweden. Inflation […]
From the police chronicle
An 11-year-old child, who was walking on the pavement in Kópavogur, was hit by a car yesterday around 6:00 p.m. The Metropolitan Police reports that the child was injured in the hand and transported by ambulance to the Landspítali Emergency Department. The driver was arrested at eleven o’clock yesterday night. He is suspected of driving […]
Drunk sailors may have caused a fatal Baltic Sea collision
Two crew members on a British cargo ship that collided with a Danish ship in the Baltic Sea turned out to be drunk when the incident, which led to at least one death, occurred. The two ships collided in the Baltic Sea on Monday, which resulted in at least one death from the Danish ship’s […]
Customs conducts a preliminary investigation into the sale of alcohol from other European countries to Finland
Customs has been the subject of a preliminary investigation by two companies registered abroad. The aim of the investigation was to find out whether the persons operating in the companies have committed an alcohol offense in accordance with the Penal Code when selling, distributing or handing over alcoholic beverages to Finland. Customs has investigated cases […]
Alcohol drivers are increasingly using shared cars to return home from the office’s Christmas party
The annual Christmas lunch season often results in an increase in drunk driving cases, but this year, police have noticed an increased tendency among car commuters not to run the risk. It is clear that they are making other arrangements. For example, they make plans to leave earlier so they can grab the last train, […]
Icelanders excited about non-alcoholic beer. Has everyone stopped drinking?
Non-alcoholic beer is booming in Iceland. The master brewer claims that due to health reasons and a wide range of products, non-alcoholic beer is being drunk more and more. Although it is not possible to buy alcohol in grocery stores in Iceland today, you can get a very similar product. A reporter fishes one cold […]
The highest number of drownings in Finland since 2010
According to preliminary statistics from the Finnish Association for Swimming Education and Lifesaving (FSL), 10 people drowned in Finland in October. According to STT, five of the deaths recorded last month were related to water transport and one occurred during a diving incident. The circumstances of the other four are unclear. The FSL has identified […]
Make the perfect feed for garden birds
Therefore, advice number one is that you should be in control of the hygiene around the feeding area. Lay the feed at a distance so that the birds eat at a distance. And alcohol or pour over the platform with boiling water once in a while. – A species that is greenery has declined in […]
Taxi driver loses car after driver’s excessive speed
The change came into force on 31 March, and just after midnight on 3 April, an officer’s laser measurement showed that a Mercedes was driving 124 kilometers per hour on the Helsingør motorway on a stretch where the maximum permitted speed is 60 kilometers per hour. Even the driver thought the speed was 73 kilometers […]
The full captain of the cargo ship is charged with grounding
After a cargo ship ran aground at Rønne the other day, the police have filed charges against boating against the ship’s captain. This was stated by Bornholm Police on Thursday afternoon. The Dutch-registered “Beaumaiden” got completely off course on Monday night as it was on its way to Estonia with a load of fertilizer. The […]
Grounded cargo ship at Bornholm is operated free
The cargo ship “Beaumaiden”, which has been grounded off Sorthat Muleby on Bornholm since Monday night, has been driven free. The Armed Forces writes this shortly before 6 pm on Twitter. The ship sails on towards Rønne for further investigation. The 88 meter long cargo ship is Dutch and loaded with manure. On Wednesday around […]
German media: Finnish tourists greet the monument to the Nazi concentration camp
On Sunday, two Finnish tourists greeted the Nazis at the Dachau concentration camp monument in the Bavarian region of southern Germany on Sunday, including German media coverage of the country’s largest news site. Der Spiegelas well as the news agency DPA. Nazi salute, Hitler salute, or Sieg Heil the greeting was a greeting used in […]
Charge: Drunk home helper failed oxygen patient
The helper has previously been acquitted in the Court in Frederiksberg, but the prosecution appealed the verdict. The incident took place in May 2019. The home helper came to work in the patient’s home after a lunch with herring table and schnapps. He himself says that he had been given five or six snaps, but […]
Extra Roskilde tickets added so more young people can see Dua Lipa and co
The Roskilde Festival in 2022 confirmed yesterday that the British singer Dua Lipa is its first headliner. Lipa, whose first language is actually Albanian, has established itself as one of the biggest female pop stars on the planet over the past four years – a quality that was confirmed by two Grammys in 2019. Along […]
Roskilde Festival earmarks 5000 tickets for young people under 25
– We would like to try to take into account the youth cohorts who in 2020 and 2021 lost the opportunity to go to Roskilde Festival for the first time. – It is important that we continue to be a festival that is rounded by youth culture and youth rebellion. We must not put this […]
Deputy mayor resigns from DF after case of drunk driving
The Danish People’s Party loses a prominent local politician as a member after the police charged him with drunk driving. Frederikssund’s deputy mayor Lars Thelander Bostrøm will leave the party, the party secretary informs Frederiksborg Amts Avis. – I see coverage of the incident in the newspaper and call him. I recommend that it is […]
The court arrested the driver for an accident that claimed three people
The Pirkanmaa District Court sentenced an 18-year-old man to five and a half years in prison for participating in a car accident in which three people died. The defendant had been charged with three murder charges related to a one-vehicle accident in Nokia, near the city of Tampere, just after one o’clock on 16 August […]
Violent man from Nivå is banned from being in the nightlife
A 24-year-old man was not just sentenced to five months in prison when he was convicted in a rape case in the Court in Elsinore on Thursday. The city court also sentenced him to a ban on staying at pubs and restaurants after midnight, and then he is not allowed to stay in any of […]
Leasing company wants settlement of Volvo to the Supreme Court
The banker was out to pick up takeaway when he allegedly drove 103 kilometers per hour in a place where the maximum speed limit is 50. He does not own the car. He had borrowed it from his wife. Nor does she own the Volvo. She had been made available by her employer as a […]
Almost every fifth adult Dane drinks too much
According to the Danish Health and Medicines Authority, when you cross those boundaries, you have a high risk of becoming ill from alcohol. At the same time, two out of three say that they have difficulty talking to someone in the immediate network that the person in question may be drinking too much. This is […]
FACTS: Board recommends stopping before fifth item
Read how much you should drink per week and other announcements from the agency about alcohol, here: * No alcohol consumption is risk-free for your health. Alcohol affects almost all organs of the body, and alcohol intake is related to about 60 different diseases and conditions. Among other things, even a small consumption of alcohol […]
