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  • The 57th rescue squadron trains together with the Air Force – aviano.af.mil

    The 57th rescue squadron trains together with the Air Force – aviano.af.mil

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  • The tsunami

    The tsunami

    The disaster claimed over 250,000 lives and forced millions of people from their destroyed homes. Victor Israelsson lost his entire family when the waves reached Khao Lak in Thailand. Hear him tell how he himself, aged 12, survived in the masses of water, and how he then managed to live on without mother, father, older […]

  • When young people struggle, parents’ divorce can be the reason

    When young people struggle, parents’ divorce can be the reason

    Almost 1,000 of those who received help were children and young people. The increased conflict among parents was reflected in the most common reasons why parents seek help, such as divorce crises and related emotions, parental interaction problems, and agreements regarding children. A parent’s contested divorce can be a traumatic experience for a young person […]

  • Gifts galore when Den Blå Planet celebrates its 10th birthday today with guests in the late afternoon

    Den Blå Planet celebrates its 10th birthday today, but instead of waiting for gifts, the aquarium is giving them out! From 16:00, the Blue Planet mascot HIK will hand out special gifts to the first 500 children who enter the doors of the aquarium, which is located at Jacob Fortlingsvej 1 near the airport. Meanwhile, […]

  • The Runner’s War – Death in Runner’s Paradise |  part 2/5

    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 […]

  • Climate Fund in 2022: EUR 79.9 million in investment decisions to promote the green transition

    Climate Fund in 2022: EUR 79.9 million in investment decisions to promote the green transition

    Aeromon: More accurate quantification of fugitive emissions. Capital loan of 2.4 million euros. DataSpace Europe: Information transfer service in the food chain. 1 million euro capital loan. Finn Recycling: Foundry sand recycling solution. 8 million euro capital loan. Hykamite: Demonstration plant to promote the production of emission-free hydrogen and industrial coal. A capital loan of […]

  • 20 Lies About the Iraq War: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary

    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. […]

  • The Danes may not be religious, but the majority are spiritually needy – studies

    As many as 81.9 percent of Danes have felt a “spiritual need” in the past month, according to a new study. The paper, the largest of its kind to date, collected data from 26,678 participants of all ages. The researchers seek to emphasize the connection between spiritual beliefs and physical health, promoting a holistic understanding […]

  • Englishmen in Nyhavn: Where everyone knows your shame

    It is a well-known fact that the English are good at three things: drinking, hooliganism and ignoring the true effects of our colonial past. Historically intensified hooliganism But are we the best in the world at those things? We’re pretty good at that last point. You will notice how I habitually refer to it as […]

  • Drug abuse, job cuts in the world’s happiest country: Finland in the world press

    Drug abuse, job cuts in the world’s happiest country: Finland in the world press

    The article provides exclusive details about the drug threat in the upcoming elections in Finland, where restrictive drug abuse is also an important campaign issue. According to the news report, in 2022, almost 30 percent of the victims were 25 years old and younger, and drug users die on average ten years younger in Finland […]

  • China calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

    China calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

    Pentagon – China hopes there will be a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine and urges Russia and Ukraine to come to the table for peace talks, China’s foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart in a phone call on Thursday. China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Qin Gang told Dmytro Kuleba that […]

  • The chemical and battery industry was confused by the ministry’s rejection of the English-language training program

    The chemical and battery industry was confused by the ministry’s rejection of the English-language training program

    We have to use all possible solutions in order to be able to meet the demand for skilled professionals,” said the representative of Kemianteollisuus ry. Several international companies operating in Vaasa had expressed their support for the application, because they consider the program necessary for the development of the electrical automation industry in the region. […]

  • 464: This is how Ebba Busch hopes to cope with the crisis

    464: This is how Ebba Busch hopes to cope with the crisis

    The Christian Democrats’ party secretary Johan Ingerö has been reported to the police by party colleague Sara Skyttedal. Skyttedal accuses Ingerö of something that allegedly happened at a party in connection with the EU elections in 2014. Ingerö, who denies the accusations, has been forced to leave her position as party secretary. Party leader Ebba […]

  • The Danes may not be religious, but the majority are spiritually needy – studies

    As many as 81.9 percent of Danes have felt a “spiritual need” in the past month, according to a new study. The paper, the largest of its kind to date, collected data from 26,678 participants of all ages. The researchers seek to emphasize the connection between spiritual beliefs and physical health, promoting a holistic understanding […]

  • Almost 500 entrepreneurs are running in the parliamentary elections

    Almost 500 entrepreneurs are running in the parliamentary elections

    Next are Kokooomus with 70 candidates and Liike Nyt with 64 candidates. Liike Nyt has the largest share of entrepreneur candidates, with 37% of candidates being entrepreneurs. CEO of Suomen Yrittäjät ry Mikael Pentikäinen expressed his satisfaction with the increase in entrepreneur candidates and said that “entrepreneurs are a significant group of candidates in several […]

  • Denmark vulnerable to foreign bribery – report

    The OECD has published a report strongly criticizing Denmark’s approach to combating bribery involving foreign companies or individuals, along with several recommendations (see factbox) to improve the situation. The report, published by the OECD’s working group on bribery, said Denmark places “insufficient priority on preventing, detecting and sanctioning foreign bribery” and must urgently step up […]

  • Gangs have become more common in Helsinki, the police say

    Gangs have become more common in Helsinki, the police say

    The forces have been linked to, among other things, drug, violence and traffic crimes. The activity of such gangs has increased, especially in the capital, and the police receive reports of key members almost daily. Such activity may have gone unnoticed by the general public Mark HeinikariDetective Chief of the Helsinki Police Department. He revealed […]

  • Obesity in adolescents may be a risk factor for blood clots in adulthood

    Obesity in adolescents may be a risk factor for blood clots in adulthood

    Gothenburg [Sweden], March 15 (ANI): Obesity in childhood and early adulthood increases the risk factors for blood clots later in life, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. The study is based on more than 37,000 men’s early BMI history and information about their thrombi, if any, in adulthood. The link between obesity and […]

  • Denmark’s military expenditure is increasing as the world’s powers sharpen their claws

    S! CLEAN songA new defense proposal is a new one doomsday alarm called S!RENEN, which will sound a loud siren on people’s phones in the event of an impending disaster. There is no need to download a special app: in an emergency, the alert will be sent directly by mobile operators to mobile phones, along […]

  • Novo Nordisk will lower its insulin prices in the US

    Pressure from PrezNovo Nordisk said it would cut the price of its insulin products by up to 75 percent – products to be included in the price cut include Levemir, Novolin, NovoLog. The issue of pharmaceutical companies overcharging for their products reached the halls of the White House, where President Biden called on pharmaceutical companies […]

  • Roger Waters fights cancellation culture and stands up for free speech

    Roger Waters fights cancellation culture and stands up for free speech

    These actions were based on false accusations of anti-Semitism against Waters, who is a vocal critic of the Israeli government and its policies towards the Palestinians. Waters’ lawyers argue that the proposed cancellations are unconstitutional, unwarranted and a violation of her basic human right to free speech. They plan to overturn the decision and ensure […]

  • Why Old Norse myths persist in popular culture

    Why Old Norse myths persist in popular culture

    From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis The final battleuntil last year controversial film The NorthmanScandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves. As a professor of medieval European literature, I have been exploring Old Norse mythology since my undergraduate degree. […]

  • Annie Lennox – Eurythmics, synths and a style icon in a suit

    Annie Lennox – Eurythmics, synths and a style icon in a suit

    December 1980, high above the Indian Ocean. Slumped in the airplane seat sits a despairing singer from Scotland. Her short hairstyle is blonde and her cheekbones are high. What is most prominent right now, however, are the dark circles under the eyes. Annie is completely exhausted, but the thoughts spinning in her head prevent her […]

  • Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets

    Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets

    “I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we […]

  • Japan’s Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel laureate for poetic fiction, dies

    Japan’s Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel laureate for poetic fiction, dies

    Tokyo – Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe, whose darkly poetic novels were built from his childhood memories during Japan’s post-war occupation and from parenting a disabled son, has died. He was 88. Oe, who was also an outspoken anti-nuclear and peace activist, died on March 3, his publisher, Kodansha Ltd., said in a statement on Monday. […]

  • A US B-52 bomber flight was "strategic deterrence"The Finnish Defense Minister says

    A US B-52 bomber flight was "strategic deterrence"The Finnish Defense Minister says

    A US Air Force B-52 bomber flew over the Gulf of Finland on Saturday evening and turned back before the Russian-owned island of Gogland.

  • This is how Russian spies hide in our midst

    This is how Russian spies hide in our midst

    The host Bo Torbjörn Ek from the podcast Gräns ​​tells how spies create a cover in order to blend in as ordinary citizens. They are called “illegals”. Both the Security Police and the military intelligence and security service Must warn that the threat from “illegals” now risks increasing after Russian diplomats and intelligence officers have […]

  • The production of meat, milk and eggs fell in Finland last year, when inflation forced the closure of farms

    The production of meat, milk and eggs fell in Finland last year, when inflation forced the closure of farms

    Some of the price pressure on farmers was related to the war in Ukraine, but some started well before Russia’s attack last year, says Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke).

  • Iran upholds the death sentence for a Swedish-Iranian Arab dissident

    Iran upholds the death sentence for a Swedish-Iranian Arab dissident

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a Swedish-Iranian dual citizen convicted of leading an Arab separatist group accused of attacks, including one on a 2018 military parade that killed 25 people, state media reported Sunday. Iran said in 2020 that its security forces arrested Sweden-based Habib Farajollah […]

  • Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine

    Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine

    Several countries are weighing their own capabilities to provide such military support. I think this could also be discussed in Finland. We know we’ve made a decision on new fighters. We know the schedule for when we will get new jets to Finland, and I believe that we can also talk about the Hornets, whether […]

  • There is strong support for the general income and social security reform of Finnish workers in the survey

    There is strong support for the general income and social security reform of Finnish workers in the survey

    This model would provide an income support system for those who are not members of the unemployment fund. The remaining 34% have a negative attitude towards this model. By Mikael Pentikäinen, CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, the general income security system is justice. “It is wrong that income security is not available to all those who […]

  • Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine

    Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine

    Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]

  • A Dane abroad:

    In a recent article in the New York Times, tech writer Kevin Roose reported on a bizarre encounter he had with a Bing chatbot, in which it told him, among other things, that it dreamed of being human, that Roose should divorce his wife and that it wanted to steal nuclear bomb codes. Don’t leave […]

  • A year for most children is a lifetime…

    A year for most children is a lifetime…

    A year ago, the conflict hit close to home when war broke out in Ukraine. It is a year of uncertainty, fear, broken dreams, broken families and disrupted lives. About 6.5 million people have been displaced from their homes, 1.2 million of whom are children. Almost 7 million children are at risk due to attacks […]

  • Inside Israel’s Secret Spy Industry

    Inside Israel’s Secret Spy Industry

    Spyware like Pegasus is a valuable tool for law enforcement agencies around the world. But several revelations show that Pegasus has fallen into the wrong hands and has been used to monitor journalists, human rights activists and dissidents worldwide. Konflikt, as one of the few editors, has been granted an interview with the cyber weapons […]

  • Why the mafia believes in Denmark. And how Denmark has made them a fortune

    Reading the news in Denmark is a more cheerful affair than in many countries. Topping happiness metrics, winning the handball, overcoming inequality: it’s all rosy here – not rotten at all. It can also sometimes feel just a little boring. Morten Beiter, the author of ‘Mafiaen Kommer’, a book warning of the Italian mafia’s tentacular […]

  • Well-being at work in Finland continues to decline, according to a study

    Well-being at work in Finland continues to decline, according to a study

    A recent report from the Institute of Occupational Health shows that there is still a slight decline in Finnish occupational well-being. In the study, 480 Finnish employees aged 22–66 were interviewed, who answered four questionnaires. The experience of individual work ability has weakened at the same time as burnout symptoms have increased. A little over […]

  • Finnish startup community chief economist Youssef Zad suggests increasing tax incentives to attract skilled labor

    Finnish startup community chief economist Youssef Zad suggests increasing tax incentives to attract skilled labor

    According to the report, tax incentives affect the migration of certain groups, such as top innovators in the patent industry and other high-income individuals. Youssef ZadThe chief economist of the Finnish startup community stated that several studies have shown that high-income immigrants and top innovators react strongly to changes in income taxation and R&D tax […]

  • Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions

    Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions

    The social effects of Customs’ crime prevention have exceeded 100 million euros, and most of the violations are related to sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Supervisory director Hannu Sinkkonen said that the number of violations of regulations has increased significantly, and last year more than 300 cases were taken into preliminary investigation. Sinkkonen also stated […]

  • Krónan has employees from 45 countries

    Krónan has employees from 45 countries

    More than 20% of the workforce in Iceland are foreign workers. It is expected that more outsiders will be needed to fill all jobs in Iceland in the coming years. “Recently, we have seen an increase in the professional development of foreign-born staff, with this group increasingly occupying senior and managerial positions,” says Erla María […]

  • Two EU members offer jets to Ukraine

    Two EU members offer jets to Ukraine

    Poland and Slovakia will donate Soviet-era fighter jets to Kiev, officials from both countries have said Poland and Slovakia have agreed to hand over Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Slovak Defense Minister Jaro Nad said on Thursday. The day before, Polish President Andrzej Duda declared that his country would donate its entire fleet of […]

  • The EU extends the travel agreement to Kosovo

    The EU extends the travel agreement to Kosovo

    If approved by the European Parliament, residents of the disputed province would be able to enter the bloc freely for up to 90 days The European Council has adopted a measure to give Kosovo passport holders the freedom to enter the EU without a visa for up to 90 days. The move comes as Brussels […]

  • Almost half of the board positions in Finnish listed companies are filled by women, but additional measures are needed

    Almost half of the board positions in Finnish listed companies are filled by women, but additional measures are needed

    For several years, the Central Chamber of Commerce has monitored the number of women on the boards of listed companies based on the composition of the boards appointed at the general meetings. When looking at the statistics of 2022 and all listed companies, almost half of the companies already meet the gender equality goal. Of […]

  • Gender equality "300 years away": Chief of the UN

    Gender equality "300 years away": Chief of the UN

    He also recalled cases where women’s rights were taken away and said that in Afghanistan, women have been erased from public life. He also stated that in many other places women’s sexual and reproductive rights were revoked. “In some countries, girls going to school are at risk of abduction and abuse. In others, the police […]

  • Finnish women see technology as key to solving the climate crisis, but few find the technology industry attractive

    Finnish women see technology as key to solving the climate crisis, but few find the technology industry attractive

    Women’s lack of interest in the tech industry is problematic because of the constant shortage of skilled workers in the industry. In Finland, only 20% of technical experts are women, and this number is not enough to narrow the skills gap. Tietoevry’s research showed that women believed that employers and educational institutions need to do […]

  • Men had longer working weeks than women in 2022

    Women worked an average of four hours less per week than men in 2022, according to Statistics Denmark. The annual Labor Force Survey showed that men had an average working week of 38.3 hours, while for women it was 34.2. The statistics exclude students. The survey indicates that women are almost three times more likely […]

  • Mona Lisa and AI join forces to lead Danish tourism promotion

    Be an explorer, not a touristAll the works are brought to life using deepfake technology, motion synthesis, and the script is even composed by the controversial ChatGPT chatbot. Erik Mortensen, head of global brand & business development for VisitDenmark, said that something extraordinary was needed to promote Denmark abroad. “As a travel destination, Denmark is […]

  • West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times

    West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times

    The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]

  • West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times

    West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times

    The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]

  • Finland joins NATO in the crisis decision-making exercise

    Finland joins NATO in the crisis decision-making exercise

    In the exercises, responses to a “civilian-military scenario that takes place in a hybrid environment” are practiced, says the Finnish Defense Forces. But there are no troops involved.

  • There are no plans to create an Icelandic army

    There are no plans to create an Icelandic army

    Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir told mbl.is that the time has not yet come to create an armed force in Iceland and the topic is not discussed in the government. But the government talks a lot about defense, especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In Saturday’s Morgunblaðið, former defense bureau chief Arnór Sigurjónsson […]

  • Entrepreneurs propose solutions to alleviate the labor shortage with flexible residence permits and language services

    Entrepreneurs propose solutions to alleviate the labor shortage with flexible residence permits and language services

    Manai also added that Finland is an excellent choice for both work and study, thanks to the high-quality education and safe living environment. However, the country has failed to attract enough foreign workers and students. Finnish Entrepreneurs have made several proposals to solve the issue, including prioritizing the integration of skilled workers’ family members, supporting […]

  • Post-pandemic trend: Almost half of Finns dream of moving to the countryside

    Post-pandemic trend: Almost half of Finns dream of moving to the countryside

    This corresponds to approximately one million adult Finns. On the other hand, four out of ten respondents prefer to live in the city. According to the survey, young people are also interested in moving to the countryside, 46 percent of them would like to move to the countryside. However, work was considered to be the […]

  • Finnish customs and police uncover a marijuana smuggling operation from abroad

    Finnish customs and police uncover a marijuana smuggling operation from abroad

    The investigation, which began in the late summer of 2022, led to the seizure of almost 40 kilograms of marijuana and approximately 95,000 euros in cash. The cash is believed to be partly criminal proceeds from marijuana already in circulation and partly to pay for a new import batch. The organization is suspected of having […]

  • The state will apologize for violence, sexual assault and forced castration in nursing homes

    Earlier today, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil announced that an apology will be given by the state for assaults committed in care homes, reports DR. The offenses took place between 1933 and 1980 in the sector once known as ‘care for the special and mentally retarded’. The proposed apology follows a government […]

  • The duration of master’s programs is shortened

    The government has confirmed its plans to reduce a number of two-year master’s programs to a length of 15 months, according to DR. Education Minister Christina Egelund described the current graduate system as “clumsy” and emphasized a need to make them more adaptable and labor market-oriented. The government has not yet announced which programs will […]

  • The language election machine opens to voters: Concern about the status of national languages

    The language election machine opens to voters: Concern about the status of national languages

    The platform also shows the differences between candidate and user responses. Users can also browse the candidates’ answers and their language policy promises without even answering the questions. The platform can be used in Finnish and Swedish at kielivaalikone.fi and valkompassomsprak.fi, respectively. The Kielivaalikone project is run by the non-partisan language advocacy group Oma kieli […]

  • An agreement with the bus drivers has been found, bus traffic will return to normal

    An agreement with the bus drivers has been found, bus traffic will return to normal

    “The strikes will end immediately. We have agreed that the return to work will take place as soon as possible, but no later than Monday morning on the first shift”, he stated for the broadcasting company in the dying minutes of the day. Kokko described the end result as a reasonable compromise from the drivers’ […]

  • Finland’s Riksdag approves accession to NATO

    HELSINKI, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Finnish parliament on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 184 Members of Parliament voted for, with seven against and one abstention. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will sign the legislation “as soon as possible,” he said. In May 2022, Finland’s Riksdag approved […]

  • Live: Ukraine says ‘survived the hardest winter in our history’

    Live: Ukraine says ‘survived the hardest winter in our history’

    Ukraine has survived the “hardest winter” in its history, enduring months of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The fight to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut from Russian forces intensified, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in […]

  • Russian forces launch a wave of attacks to encircle Bakhmut

    Russian forces launch a wave of attacks to encircle Bakhmut

    Ukraine has survived the “hardest winter” in its history during prolonged months of Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, as Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on the town of Bakhmut. Read our live blog to see how all of today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time […]

  • Russian prodigy wins music competition in Germany

    Russian prodigy wins music competition in Germany

    12-year-old Elisey Mysin’s triumph comes at a time when other European competitions exclude his nationals Elisey Mysin, a young Russian pianist, has been awarded the first prize in her age category of the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf. The event was organized at the end of February. Russia’s pianist won the jury’s affection by […]

  • Russian piano prodigy wins prestigious prize in Germany

    Russian piano prodigy wins prestigious prize in Germany

    The triumph for 12-year-old Elisey Mysin comes as other European competitions exclude his nationals Young Russian pianist Elisey Mysin has been awarded first prize in her age category at the International Robert Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event was organized at the end of February. The 12-year-old Russian musician impressed the jury by first […]

  • Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal

    Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal

    It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this could soon be a thing of the past if a recently published draft bill to decriminalize sex work is passed. Researchers and activists Marlise Richter and Monique Huysamen outline what is in the new law, what is good about it and what […]

  • EU nation’s MEPs green light joining NATO

    EU nation’s MEPs green light joining NATO

    Meanwhile, two members of the bloc have not yet ratified Helsinki’s bid Finland’s Riksdag voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to join NATO. The vote was held before Hungary and Turkey had the chance to ratify the Nordic nation’s accession to the US-led military bloc. The bill was supported by 184 MPs in the 200-seat parliament, while […]

  • Childhood obesity is a risk factor for blood clots as an adult: Study

    Childhood obesity is a risk factor for blood clots as an adult: Study

    Gothenburg [Sweden], March 2 (ANI): A study from Gothenburg University found that obesity in childhood and early adulthood are distinct risk factors for blood clots later in life. The study is based on the early BMI history of over 37,000 men as well as information on their adult thrombi, if any. The link between obesity […]

  • Electric car manufacturer Polestar will not participate in price wars, the loss for the fourth quarter is reduced

    Electric car manufacturer Polestar will not participate in price wars, the loss for the fourth quarter is reduced

    GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Electric vehicle maker Polestar said it would not engage in a price war, despite falling demand forcing some of its rivals to curb output, stressing it will maintain its 2023 production plan. It also announced a lower-than-expected quarterly loss. In 2023, Tesla sparked a price war, even as ongoing supply chain issues put […]

  • Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sweden

    Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sweden

    New Delhi [India]March 3 (ANI): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held bilateral meetings with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Saudi Arabia’s counterpart Faisal bin Farhan and Sweden’s Tobias Billström on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue. “Happy to meet FM Sameh Shoukry from Egypt. Welcomed his participation in the G20 meeting yesterday. Our discussions […]

  • Europe gets caught up in Myanmar’s junta leaders, supporters

    Europe gets caught up in Myanmar’s junta leaders, supporters

    On February 20, the European Union announced a sixth round of sanctions against nine individuals and seven entities in military-ruled Myanmar in light of the “continued escalation of violence, serious human rights violations and threats to the peace, security and stability of Myanmar” two years after the February 1, 2021, coup. The sanctions involve travel […]

  • The former intelligence chief of the Defense Forces is accused of service crime

    The former intelligence chief of the Defense Forces is accused of service crime

    The police discovered the suspected crimes while investigating Helsingin Sanomat’s report on the intelligence service in Central Finland.

  • “Ellen” left the marriage with two Ikea boxes

    “Ellen” left the marriage with two Ikea boxes

    Ellen had been married for 40 years when, on New Year’s morning, she packed two blue Ikea bags and left her husband forever. “When you do things like this, you think, this is real. The heart beats hard and you take a step that you’ve been thinking about for an incredibly long time,” says Ellen, […]

  • 462: The Dream of the Perfect Society

    462: The Dream of the Perfect Society

    In one way or another, all parties can be derived from one of the major ideologies; socialism, liberalism and conservatism. These currents of ideas are accompanied by a dream of a perfect (or at least aspirational) society – a so-called utopia. The political game is guested this time by political scientist Katarina Barrling, who helps […]

  • The camping union warns that the new law could give Denmark a trailer park culture similar to the United States

    1 March is the first day of the camping season in Denmark. In winter, there is a 15-20 day limit (with permission from the municipality) for how long you can stay in a caravan or cabin on a pitch – no tents in winter! – although a majority of MPs are believed to favor a […]

  • One of Valmet Automotive’s most important customers in the near future is giving up electric cars

    One of Valmet Automotive’s most important customers in the near future is giving up electric cars

    “It was a difficult decision” said Laurin HahnCEO of Sono Motors, “and despite over 45,000 reservations and pre-orders for the Sion, we were forced to respond to the continued volatility in the financial markets and streamline our business.” The announcement was made after the crowdfunding campaign launched by the startup to finance the production fell […]

  • Saunas reopen at public pools tomorrow

    Not back in full forceThe municipality also revealed that despite the reopening, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the supply chain situation means that circumstances are tenuous. This means that there may still be shorter periods when the saunas are closed due to energy savings. The municipality estimates that around 340,000 kWh of electricity has […]

  • Finnish soldiers: Ukraine needs better training to win

    Finnish soldiers: Ukraine needs better training to win

    According to Finnish soldiers, the training of the Defense Forces to fight against a Russian attack is the best in the world.

  • Smuggling Sweden – Marble slabs from Morocco |  part 4/6

    Smuggling Sweden – Marble slabs from Morocco | part 4/6

    In November 2020, customs in the Port of Gothenburg will receive an inspection mission. They are to investigate a shipment from Casablanca. Three containers of marble slabs are passed through and finally the customs find vacuum-packed hash in what looks like marble slabs. In total, it is 1.2 tonnes and it will be the largest […]

  • Donors pledge $1.2 billion in Yemen aid, far short of UN target

    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 […]

  • Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline

    Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline

    © Provided by Xinhua Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian affairs and contemporary history, points to “a clear gain to be made” by the US and a strengthening of its geopolitical influence over Germany. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline […]

  • Interview: Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline

    BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline was the result of an action by the United States,” a Spanish political expert said Monday, noting that the aim was to break Germany’s dependence on Russian gas. Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian […]

  • Camila Giorgi beats Rebecca Peterson to win the Merida Open

    Camila Giorgi beats Rebecca Peterson to win the Merida Open

    Merida [Mexico]February 27 (ANI): Camila Giorgi of Italy produced a stunning performance to win her fourth career WTA Tour singles title on Sunday night, battling past Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson 7-6(3), 1-6, 6- 2 at the Merida Open. After falling behind 2-0 in the third set, Giorgi battled back and eventually won the last six […]

  • Finnish-Swedish battle group

    Finland and Sweden have decided to form a joint battle group. The forces would be part of the European Union’s rapid response forces.

  • Camila Giorgi meets Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson in the Merida Open final

    Camila Giorgi meets Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson in the Merida Open final

    Merida [Mexico]February 26 (ANI): Italy’s Camila Giorgi will face Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson in the final of the Merida Open on Sunday. The 31-year-old Italian, ranked No.68, defeated No.4 seed Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 7-6(2) in the semifinals to advance to her 10th career final and first since winning Montreal 2021. Giorgi has had a successful […]

  • More than 600,000 Germans signed a petition to end heavy weapons supplies to Ukraine as 10,000 demonstrated in Berlin for peace

    More than 600,000 Germans signed a petition to end heavy weapons supplies to Ukraine as 10,000 demonstrated in Berlin for peace

    Notables including former Vice President of the European Commission Gunter Verheugen, former Brigadier General Erich Vadpress corps Franz Alt and Gisela Marxpoliticians Oskar Lafontaine and Jürgen Todenhoferand political scientists Come on Funke and Ulrike Guerot were among the first to sign the petition. The authors of the petition stated that “with the support of the […]

  • NATO pledges to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’

    NATO pledges to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’

    ISTANBUL – NATO on Friday reaffirmed its solidarity with Ukraine in the “heroic defense” of its nation as the alliance “solemnly” marks one year of Moscow’s “brutal” war against Kiev. “We pay tribute to the lives lost, and we deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including of Ukraine’s residential and civilian and energy infrastructures, […]

  • Pål Jonson (M): That is why we are sending Leopard to Ukraine

    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 calls for arms embargo to end military atrocities in Myanmar

    EU calls for arms embargo to end military atrocities in Myanmar

    YANGON, Myanmar – The European Union has imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 16 individuals and entities in military-ruled Myanmar, including the energy minister, influential businessmen and senior officers, for “serious” human rights abuses in the country. Politicians and administrators in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, are also being sanctioned for their alleged involvement in […]

  • Make it compulsory to learn Danish, argues the language school’s interest organisation

    De Danske Sprogcentre, the Danish language school’s interest organization, has prepared a list of suggestions for how the government can encourage more foreigners to learn the language. Among them is a recommendation to abolish the rule that prohibits international players from receiving free tuition after they have been here for five years. The number of […]

  • Experts: Finland’s emissions are falling rapidly, measures to strengthen the carbon sink

    Experts: Finland’s emissions are falling rapidly, measures to strengthen the carbon sink

    “The future looks promising. The green transition will strengthen Finland’s competitiveness, raise labor productivity and promote attracting investments to Finland. viewed Markku Ollikainenchairman of the climate change panel. “Using the full innovation potential requires effective public guidance.” The climate change panel published on Thursday report outlines measures to enhance climate action in Finland. An independent […]

  • "War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

    "War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

    Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]

  • A dangerous opioid trend is developing in Denmark

    One drug leads to another, youngsters used to be warned: it’s a slippery slope. It all starts with weed, and then inevitably the harder drugs follow. The idea was to expose them to smoking a spliff, but it rarely worked. But now school enforcers have to change their pattern, as kids aged 14-17 are skipping […]

  • Live: Spain’s prime minister arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky

    Live: Spain’s prime minister arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Kiev on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized Russia’s decision to suspend a key nuclear treaty, but said there was no evidence Moscow was moving closer to actually using a […]

  • HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku

    HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku

    The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]

  • NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war

    NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war

    Warsaw, Poland – NATO’s chief said on Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and he strongly urged Beijing to refrain from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press […]

  • ChatGPT is still in the early stages of proving its industrial value: Report

    ChatGPT is still in the early stages of proving its industrial value: Report

    The chatbot, which converses with users, has demonstrated its ability to write poems, essays and research papers, program computers and even take master’s level exams. Generative AI describes artificial intelligence algorithms that can be used to create new content, including text, images, videos, audio, code, and synthetic data. The excitement surrounding ChatGPT shows that the […]

  • The employment rate rose in January from last year

    The employment rate rose in January from last year

    The change was influenced by the fact that 20-64 year olds are the main age group in the labor market. “The development of the employment rate has been very similar in both age groups throughout the year. It’s mostly about the difference in level: the employment rate of those aged 20-64 is always higher than […]

  • VMA in Gällö in Bräcke municipality, Jämtland county

    VMA in Gällö in Bräcke municipality, Jämtland county

    On Monday, US President Joe Biden appeared in the Ukrainian capital Kiev side by side with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The visit is taking place in connection with the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Biden pledges continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight against the Russian invasion forces. Joe Biden later repeated […]

  • Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault

    Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault

    By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India]February 22 (ANI): Air India Delhi flight from New York had to land in Sweden’s capital Stockholm after encountering technical glitches on Wednesday. Air India flight AI 106 had about 300 passengers. There was panic among the passengers after the cockpit crew announced that the flight was diverted to an […]

  • Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge

    Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge

    UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war […]