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The Icelandic Name Committee approved Hendrix but rejected Universe
As reported by RÚV, the Icelandic Names Committee has approved 25 new names and rejected five applications for them. Hendrix is among the approved names and Universe is among the rejected ones. The committee rejected five proposals on the grounds that they did not follow the Icelandic grammatical structure or could potentially harm the person…
Stubb is negotiating with the UN and NATO leaders about Ukraine and Gaza
The Finnish president, who took office two weeks ago, had a telephone conversation with Jens Stoltenberg and António Guterres.
Children and young people with temporary residence permits suffer from stress and uncertainty
A significant number of children and young people living on temporary residence permits in Denmark struggle with unhappiness, stress and loneliness due to the uncertain nature of their residence status, research from VIA University and Save the Children shows. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
Tips for beginners: How to adjust the mirrors correctly
Driving a car requires not only the ability to steer, accelerate and brake. It also requires the ability to effectively use your mirrors to navigate and maneuver the car. Correctly adjusting your car's mirrors is a blind decision to minimize the angles and give you a complete overview of the traffic around you. This article…
NATO is establishing two technology testing centers in Finland
The accelerator to be established in Espoo focuses on communication and quantum technologies and offers companies mentoring for defense business development. Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen (NCP) estimates that the facilities increase awareness and create business opportunities for Finland within NATO. “Finland's leading position, especially in the development of new generation communication technologies and quantum…
Researchers identify the likely cause of the hostel fire in Lapland
The Safety Investigation Center (Otkes) adds that the fire alarms may not have gone off because the fire started outside the main building.
Danske Bank announces that it will drop investments in fossil fuels in several billion divestments
Danske Bank is one of the first major banks in the world to drop oil giants, experts estimate. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be…
Everyone hates being laid off, but women can be hit harder than men
A new study on the gender gap in job loss in the Danish labor market has found that women find it more difficult to re-enter the workplace and suffer greater short-term income reduction, while men generally lose more. Among parents with dependent children, mothers are hit harder than fathers, and mothers with low education fare…
Restaurant Helsingin Palace is at the top of Finland's 50 best restaurants for the fifth year in a row
Located in Helsinki's Eteläsatama, the Palace Restaurant is known for its exceptional dining experience, which has now received additional recognition with the “Best Atmosphere” award. The list includes Ravintola Grön, which ranks close to second, and BasBas, based in Helsinki, which showcase the capital's strong presence in the Finnish culinary landscape. Turku's top restaurant Kaskis…
Acquittal in a high-profile terrorism case
As RÚV reports, the Reykjavik District Court found Sindri Snær Birgisson and Ísidór Nathansson guilty of violating weapons laws, but acquitted them of attempting to commit a terrorist attack. This is the first judgment of an Icelandic court in a terrorism-related case. The defense calls the ruling a condemnation of the prosecutor's office and the…
Adam Taal – on Tensta, gangster rap and Beyoncé's kebab
17 years ago he broke through big, with the album It's a Tensta thing and the hit My cool. He won a Grammy for Dance/Hip/Soul of the Year, and was predicted an international career. And he has toured in 35 countries and been a liaison to artists such as Rihanna and Jay-Z, but at the…
Finnish universities are working to eliminate boring entrance exams
In the future, one entrance exam could open doors to several different educational programs.
The losers of the Russian presidential election
It is not the first time that a president has been elected while Russia is at war. How does the ongoing Russian invasion war in Ukraine affect the situation when the country goes to the polls this weekend? “Who stands up is really unimportant” Hear about the game behind the Russian election, what the pre-calculated…
There can be no cheating in driving schools
Taxi driver candidates who do not speak Icelandic and are taking a test at the Mjódd driving school to obtain a taxi driving license are allowed to have their phone with them during the tests. The tests are in Icelandic, as are all study materials. Samgöngustofa says it is the school's responsibility to make sure…
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Finnish Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen was named the winner of the Polar Music Prize
The conductor and composer was recognized alongside pop music legend Nile Rodgers.
EXTRAS: Kate's poodle after the aforementioned photo
Wanted to kill speculation The speculation surrounding Princess Kate has been extreme in recent months. After she underwent surgery in January, no one has seen her and conspiracy theories have been rampant. The first sign of life was initially received with joy, but then something strange was discovered about the image. Hear Titti and Ebba…
New version of MobilePay goes live with big changes
New changes include features to share bills with others, chat with those you send money to, and a requirement that you register under your real identity. Plus, Palads Cinema's fate is postponed as a single committee member opposes a majority vote for demolition, Novo Nordisk predicts a limit to growth in Denmark, and pharmacies issue…
13-year-old girl found dead: Two minors arrested – one released again
A 13-year-old girl was murdered on Monday evening in Hjallerup, North Jutland. A 17-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl who attended the same school as the victim have been arrested, although the girl was later released. There is a large police presence in the North Jutland city, roadblocks and dogs while the investigation is underway, as…
Nelson Mandela and the struggle against apartheid
The apartheid regime introduced a comprehensive system of racial laws and the goal was racial separation. The whites had the power and freedom and the blacks were oppressed. A black was not allowed to enter through the same door as a white or sit on the same park bench. The signs that said Whites Only…
Famine in Gaza is spreading – sea corridor from Cyprus to help the population
The famine in Gaza seems to be getting worse with each passing day. According to the UN, a quarter of Gaza's population, over half a million people, is on the verge of starvation. Several children are said to have already died of starvation, according to Unicef, among others. An attempt to remedy the situation begins…
A bill on euthanasia was presented in parliament
As Morgunblaðið reports, five MPs from the Reform Party have presented the first euthanasia bill in the country's history to Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament. Katrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir, a reserve MP from the Reform Party, introduced the bill on behalf of her colleagues. “I think most of us have experienced contact with a loved one…
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The royal family's image fuels the conspiracies about Kate
Is she in a coma, has she had cosmetic surgery or is she outright dead? Hear Effie Karabuda, tech reporter at P3about the conspiracy theories that followed the British court's surprise announcement that Kate Middleton had undergone stomach surgery, theories that only grew after her first official photo since January was accused of being tampered…
The October 7 massacre and Israel's trauma
The terrorist organization Hamas broke through the heavily guarded border between Gaza and Israel. In kibbutzim like Nir Oz, Be'eri and Kfar Aza they shot and burned people to death. And they attacked the Nova music festival with three thousand dancing youths. They took the hostages that they brought with them to Gaza.Hear some of…
Mats Nileskär meets Ty Dolla $ign
Because Dolla $ign is current with the debated Kanye West collaboration “Vultures 1”. A project that probably both needed right now, for different reasons. In this week's episode, we dig deeper into Ty's artistry and career. Because Dolla $ign stands for the immoral life and music to match it. The Los Angeles son developed a…
Agnieszka Sokołowska – tolerance is the most important thing
On June 1, 2024, presidential elections will be held in Iceland. The current president, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, held this office for two terms, but despite very large support, he announced that he would not run in the next elections. The list of current candidates can be seen HERE. One of the people on this list…
The group of people accused in human trafficking cases has increased by one person
Grímur Grímsson, chief police inspector for the capital region, says no further action is planned in the case of alleged human trafficking by entrepreneur Davíð Viðarsson, but interrogations and data examination are ongoing. He says police are examining documents that were seized during house searches since last Tuesday. Thirty searches were carried out in connection…
The bears of the Helsinki Zoo experience an exceptionally short hibernation
This disrupted hibernation period comes after a particularly long winter, with the spring sunshine now encouraging bears to spend more time outside. The zoo's bears had settled into hibernation in late October, but the younger bear began to make his presence known by knocking on the door of his winter den in early December. Although…
Water taxis could connect the capital area
Creating a network of water taxis in the capital could significantly shorten travel times and provide new attractions for residents and tourists. Pálmar Harðarson, the owner of Þingvangur, who commissioned the architect to design such a network, draws attention to this and calls for a response from the planning authorities who can further develop these…
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It has been a violent week with several explosions and murders linked to gang crime. On Thursday evening, a fatal shooting occurred in Bredäng in southern Stockholm. It cannot be ruled out that those who have done military service may be sent into battle at NATO's external border. Sweden's Minister of Defense Pål Jonson gave…
A third body was found in the ruins of a hostel fire in Lapland
Among the victims of the fire are two Germans and one Finn.