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Iceland ranks last in terms of cybersecurity
Iceland lags behind other countries when it comes to cyber security, says Minister of Universities, Industry and Innovation. This could threaten national security. The threat is more tangible after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the inspector general’s office. A national security policy for Iceland was recently approved by Alþingi. Runólfur Þórhallsson, deputy chief supervisor […]
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. […]
How much tax do you get back?
1 May deadline for changesOnce in, users can make changes to their Annual Statement until May 1 – something around 750,000 people have already done, although it’s only been available since Friday. The Tax Agency revealed yesterday that the changes the public have been particularly interested in are: – ‘Driving deduction‘: the deduction for journeys […]
Norwegian film Nattrikken has been nominated for an Oscar
For the second year in a row, a Norwegian film production has been nominated for an Oscar. Night to Monday Norwegian time, the short film “Nattrikken” can win the award. The short film is directed by Eirik Tveiten and is about Ebba who takes the tram to go home after a party on a cold […]
Facebook parent Meta is planning to launch a Twitter competitor
“We believe there is an opportunity for a separate space where content creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.” A representative said the company had no additional information to share about the potential social network. News site Moneycontrol was the first to report on the possible Meta service, codenamed “P92”. The […]
800 new jobs in Þorlákshöfn in the fish farming sector
Onshore aquaculture will be by far the largest industry in Þorlákshöfn. Between six hundred and eight hundred new jobs can be expected there in the coming years. At the same time, ISK 180 billion is expected to be spent on these projects. The largest project of the municipality of Ölfuss is currently the development of […]
Fragments of the plane and a human skull were found
The crew of the trawler Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson GK-255 recovered the plane’s wreckage and a human skull while fishing in Jökuldýpi, about 50 miles west of the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland. The news was first reported by Vísir.is. Captain Kristján Ólafsson tells mbl.is that it’s part of the plane’s tail, part of the outer skin […]
Polish products in a new grocery store in Vogar
Polish sausage and Polish sweets are part of the assortment in the new grocery store in Vogar on Vatnsleysuströnd. The townspeople welcomed the new store as more than two years had passed since the last one closed. There has been no shop in Vogar for more than two years. Now, in the former shop space, […]
Poll: voters support cutting business subsidies; otherwise, they are distributed to balance the public finances
Among the current government parties, the views of the supporters of the center and the People’s Party were often closer to the NKP than to the views of the government partners.
Return of Chinese tourists to Iceland
As reported by RÚV, starting March 15, the Chinese government decided to allow the sale of cross-border group tours to an additional 40 countries, including Iceland. The move is part of the easing of restrictions in China following the introduction of a travel ban caused by the pandemic. Sales of flights to and from China […]
The Young Designer of the Year 2023 competition is looking for the most exciting emerging fashion designers of today
The competition is divided into two parts. In the first part, participants have to create the perfect outfit that embodies the theme of joy. They can interpret the theme the way they want and design an outfit that reflects it. In the second part of the competition, the participants design a mental health ribbon for […]
The hunting harvests of white-tailed deer and red deer are decreasing in Finland
However, the number of white-tailed deer felled last season decreased by about 9% and the total harvest was about 7,000 animals less than the previous season. The decrease in the hunting harvest was particularly evident in the border areas of Satakunta, Pohjois and Etelä Häme and Varsinais Suomen game management districts. The white-tailed deer population […]
In Finland, a decree on the Sámi Climate Council is issued to bring indigenous peoples’ knowledge into climate policy processes
The Sámi are indigenous peoples who have lived in the northern regions of Europe, including in Finland, for thousands of years. Their traditional livelihoods and culture are closely intertwined with the Arctic environment, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The Sámi Climate Council helps ensure that their voices and views […]
More money, more children – if you’re a man
Men and women are affected differently by the size of their salary when it comes to having families. In a joint study by the universities of Oxford and Copenhagen, researchers found that men with higher wages are more likely to have more children. On the other hand, women with high wages are more likely to […]
The suspect in the Ullanlinna murder loses his property
The victim was found when her husband carried her body out of their apartment building in December.
A music therapist from Poland helps you quit smoking
An interesting project started last year when seven MPs from the South constituency tabled a draft parliamentary resolution ordering the Minister of Health to enter into an agreement with the Cancer Society of Iceland to study cancer rates in Suðurnes compared to other parts of the country. The study concluded that certain types of cancer […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Labor is investigating the possibilities of shortening working hours
The UK recently concluded a six-month trial of the four-day working week, involving nearly 3,000 workers and dozens of employers across a range of industries. More than 90 percent, or 56, of the 61 companies that participated said they intended to continue implementing the shorter work week after the trial, and 18 said the shift […]
Defense Minister on leave with confidence that he will return … at some point
The government was dealt a blow in February when Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen took an unexpected leave of absence after a bout of stress. Troels Lund Poulsen quickly stepped in as Acting Defense Minister, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen yesterday appointed Stephanie Lose as Acting Minister of Economy to cover Poulsen, […]
New Citizens in chaos: New party leader fired
Cracks appeared after the electionAccording to correspondence released by the party, Mathiesen was dismissed after demanding around DKK 350,000 to be transferred from a party account to his own personal account to pay for a “personal branding campaign” that the party had not sanctioned. Mathiesen threatened to leave the party if his demands were not […]
The current government coalition cannot continue after the elections, Saarikko states
“Some hope that it would be so, others warn that it could. I think it’s fair for the voters to say that’s not going to happen.” In a social media post, Saarikko explained that the five parties are simply too far apart in terms of economic policy – especially since rejuvenating the national coalition is […]
Yle’s election compass finds parties and candidates who share your views
The Finnish parliamentary elections end on Sunday, April 2, and early voting begins on March 22.
Finland’s Niinistö is still optimistic about NATO membership
Niinistö, who spoke to the media after sitting down with the US president Joe Biden In the White House, said Biden, he confirmed his strong support for Finland and Sweden. “Biden urged us forward. He hoped I was right in my optimism,” he said. The meeting was not originally on the agenda of his five-day […]
Anne Bonny – Pirate Queen of the Caribbean
The editorial staff for this section consists of: Mårten Andersson – producer Emilia Mellberg – script and research Emma Peters – narrator Elias Klenell – sound design and final mix Pablo Leiva Wenger – stage narrator Also participating is Robert Hermansson, naval engineer and author of the book Havens strawtrövare: about pirates, privateers and buccaneers. […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
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 […]
Most doctors are not aware of patient injury reporting processes in their workplace
According to PVK’s remuneration manager Elina Muukkonen, healthcare professionals do not need to know when a patient injury may be eligible for compensation. If the patient suspects damage, he can seek help from the healthcare patient advocate, and the reporting process removes the issue from the daily life of the patient and the healthcare unit. […]
Do signed union agreements also apply to the catering sector?
SVEIT, the association of companies operating in the catering market, believes that jobs in this sector are not covered by collective agreements. ASÍ’s lawyer says quite clearly that the contracts concluded with the Employers’ Confederation cover jobs in the restaurant sector. Aðalgeir Ásvaldsson, executive director of SVEIT, says the organization is unhappy about not participating […]
Empty shelves in the Faroe Islands due to the failure of the Dettifoss ship
The Icelandic freighter Dettifoss has broken down. The ship’s engine broke down. Kringvarpið reports that grocery store shelves in the Faroe Islands are therefore empty. Dettifoss was due to arrive in Þórsháfn on Sunday, but had to turn back when it was on its way from Aarhus over the weekend. In an interview with Kringvarpið, […]
Danes don’t care about crime
Just 9 percent of Danes are seriously worried about being personally exposed to crime, Ritzau reports. The figure comes from a study carried out by the Ministry of Justice, the Police and the Crime Prevention Council in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. This is the lowest level of fear of crime since records began. […]
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 […]
Three out of four Finns want increased Kela compensation
It is worth noting that those with the lowest income are the most willing to use significantly more private health services if they are reimbursed for a significantly larger share of the visit costs. “Kela reimbursement is very cost-effective. A Kela-reimbursed visit is significantly cheaper for the public sector than a visit to a health […]
This is how Putin’s coup attempt failed
Hear about the reports that Russia was preparing a coup d’état in Moldova – and how it was averted. The intelligence part of the war is spreading with destabilization attempts in areas around Ukraine. Also hear about attacks against a Russian spy plane in Belarus and about street protests in Georgia. In addition, Russian Foreign […]
Screen time on the rise: Finnish youth spend late evenings in front of screens
The study also showed that boys and men spent more time on computers and gaming than girls and women, while girls and women were more active on social media. In addition, social media has become increasingly popular among all age groups, as almost everyone under 45 uses social media and 85% of those over 65 […]
463: The art of charming a Hungarian
It has been a kind of NATO Week on steroids, where parts of Hungary’s top echelon visited Sweden, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg as well, and in addition the government has received its long-awaited bill that will make the country ready for entry into the defense alliance. The Hungarian delegation’s visit to the capital was covered […]
The gender pay gap among entrepreneurs in Finland continues, and female entrepreneurs earn 85 percent of male entrepreneurs.
Data collected over the last five years from 2018 to 2023 showed certain positions where female entrepreneurs earn more than male entrepreneurs. Women in creative fields such as writers, musicians and directors have successfully priced their work higher than men. These findings show that female entrepreneurs work in different fields, unlike their male counterparts who […]
Saarikko: The center cannot join the same coalition after the upcoming elections
There have been frequent tensions between the center and the four other coalition parties throughout this government.
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 […]
Magdalena Andersson (S) on the resumption of NATO talks
Talks about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership in NATO resume today when representatives of Turkey, Sweden and Finland meet in Brussels. The person who has so far said no to Sweden’s application is Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan. Hear Magdalena Andersson, party leader of the Social Democrats, about what it is like to negotiate with the Turkish […]
The tactics that make Erdogan a feared negotiator
Sveriges Radio’s Turkey correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström tells how President Recep Tayyip Erdogan does to win negotiations. Erdogan is known as a tough negotiator. But at the same time, you can never count him out – at the last moment he can completely turn around. On March 9, talks between Turkey, Sweden and Finland about […]
The US dollar rises as currency traders weigh the outlook for interest rates
NEW YORK, March 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trading on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s rate hike course. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.06 percent to 105.6598 in late trade. In late New York trading, the euro was down to […]
Trump sees himself as America’s savior
Over the past weekend, conservative activists and politicians gathered at the CPAC conference. The conference’s main attraction was former US President Donald Trump, who gave a roughly 100-minute speech. In his speech, Trump attacked the Democrats, who he believes are destroying the United States. At the same time, he switched up his rhetoric regarding his […]
The priest was chased away from the church – after the sign row became infected
When the church council in Spekeröd-Ucklum’s parish hires its new priest Fredrik Sidenvall in the summer of 2022, they have good hopes for the future. But for church council chairman Stefan Lahrin, a gnawing gut feeling remains. There is something that doesn’t feel quite right with the priest. And in just six months, the entire […]
Efling members voted and accepted the settlement proposal
Today at 10 am, the vote on accepting or rejecting the settlement prepared by Ástráður Haraldsson, state mediator in the collective dispute between the Efling trade union and the Confederation of Icelandic Entrepreneurs SA, ended. In the vote, the turnout was only 23% of all eligible voters, and 84.9% of members voted in favor, i.e. […]
Right now: Violent clashes in Athens
Police and protesters have clashed in the Greek capital, Athens. Firebombs have been thrown by protesters and police have reportedly used tear gas. Participating makes Ekots Milan Djelevic direct from Athens and foreign reporters Filip Kotsambouikidis.
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Finavia facilitates the security check of air passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
This update has speeded up security checks,” said Ari KumaraDirector of Finavia’s safety operations. By the summer of 2023, traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa airport will be even more effortless when Finavia will install even more ultra-modern security devices. These devices allow air passengers to carry liquid containers of up to 100 milliliters in their carry-on luggage. […]
The delegation of the Hungarian Parliament meets with Finnish MPs to discuss the NATO proposal
Hungarian politicians visit Helsinki as Hungary prepares to finalize its decision on Finland’s application to NATO.
Norse gods older than once thought
Runes on an ancient golden decorative plate are now the first known mention of Odin, the king of the Nordic gods – i.e. 150 years earlier than previously thought. The golden ‘bracteate’ is part of a huge archaeological feature which was revealed two years ago by amateurs Jørgen Antonsen and Ole Schytz. The collection, known […]
The US dollar soars amid the Fed’s aggressive rate hike stance
NEW YORK, March 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose sharply on Tuesday, supported by expectations of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 1.2 percent to 105.5995. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0552 from US$1.0675 in the […]
Thirteen percent of Icelandic children live in poverty
The latest figures show that around 10,000 children, or 13.1%, live in poverty in Iceland today. Last year, that figure was 12.7%. There is currently no policy or plan to eradicate poverty in Iceland. This information was published in a new report by the international organization Save the Children. Barnaheill was involved in the preparation […]
Male Community – The Gentleman bulls turn 35 years old
Last week, the group celebrated its 35th anniversary, and Kropp & Själ got to participate. What has happened to the group during this time and to the members? How have they been able to keep it alive for so long? Over the past few decades, we’ve seen men’s groups come and go. From the velor […]
The Ateneum reopens in April with a new collection exhibition: A Question of Time
Through these themes, guests are encouraged to participate in a common discussion on current topics such as the climate crisis, identity and equality. Museum Director, Marja Sakari, emphasizes that the goal of the collection exhibition is to challenge the traditional, chronological approach to the collection and to welcome diverse interpretations of the works. In preparation […]
Right now: Kristersson is holding a press conference with the NATO chief
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hold a press conference after the meeting with the Riksdag parties that stand behind Sweden’s NATO application. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast with reporter Ci Holmgren on site. The presenter is Per Bergfors Nyberg.
Denmark increases aid to Turkey
DKK 141 million in totalThe extra 35 million means that Denmark has now donated 141 million kroner to Turkish and Syrian victims. The majority of the funds will be used to provide food, shelter, access to health services and help to process the psychological trauma. Counseling is vital, believes Jørgensen, who visited the tent camps […]
23 percent of Finns favor the formation of the coalition and the Basic Finns government
Desires as the basis for forming a government. The figure shows the percentage of respondents who believe that one party should be the leading party and the other party the governing party. Photo: EVA’s Values and Attitudes survey. 19 percent of the respondents wanted a government formed by the SDP and the Coalition, while 10 […]
Copenhagen close to introducing poverty line for children
Inspiration for the Danish ParliamentMadsen said she hopes the government will be inspired by Copenhagen’s initiative and consider a national poverty line again. “Poverty does not stop at Copenhagen’s municipal border – there should be a national border. It is Christiansborg that can prevent poverty,” said Madsen. Bymidten had the highest disposable income in the […]
Tuesday’s papers: Criminal candidates, coalition vote and cold snap
Finland’s next parliamentary elections will be held on April 2nd, and the coverage will increase.
Hypo: A new incentive trap makes it difficult to sell housing in Finland
“Swapping your home usually means swapping the collateral, and you can’t bring the fixed interest rate you previously negotiated to another bank. By postponing the decision to move, you can save hundreds per month,” the review reads. The trap already touches a million people, because the sharp rise in reference interest rates has made the […]
Right now: Hear SMHI and the Swedish Transport Administration about the expected snow storm
A heavy snowstorm is expected to move in over the southern parts of Sweden during the night towards Tuesday. Weather warnings are issued and there may be major traffic disruptions. Hear from the Swedish Transport Agency’s press manager Bengt Olsson and meteorologist Sofia Söderberg at SMHI about how to prepare and where in Sweden it […]
Voting on the new wage proposal lasts until Wednesday
On Friday, March 3, at 12:00 noon, voting began on the settlement proposal prepared by Ástráður Haraldsson, state mediator in the collective dispute between the Efling trade union and the Confederation of Icelandic Entrepreneurs SA. Voting is ongoing and will end on Wednesday, March 8 at 10:00. If Efling trade union members and SA members […]
PaintersinGainesville.com: Providing painting services in Gainesville, USA.
“paintersingainesville.com” is a website that offers professional painting services, headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. They have an experienced team and modern equipment that can provide a variety of painting services, including spray painting and wallpaper installation, to create beautiful, long-lasting, and high-quality indoor and outdoor environments for their customers.
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 […]
Helsinki is starting its “biggest” street improvement project
According to the city, part of the infrastructure of the busy street dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.
Fragments of an 800-year-old manuscript found
“I lost my breath for a moment staring at the pieces of the manuscript,” says antiquities collector Eyþór Guðmundsson. He found fragments of a parchment scroll, pieces of which had been used to restore an old textbook. These pieces are estimated to be around 800 years old. When the collector realized what he had really […]
Monday papers: Men’s childcare, Working with basic Finns and non-cash bonuses
Finland wants fathers to take more parental leave, but fathers have been slow to take advantage of the new family benefits.
Askja can explode at any moment
Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson considers it likely that the Askja volcano is in an advanced stage of preparation for an eruption. Events over the past few weeks, such as increased seismic activity and rising surface water temperatures, fit the pattern of this volcano gearing up to erupt. “It may erupt tomorrow, but it might as well […]
US dollar firms by jobless claims data
NEW YORK, March 2 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trade on Thursday as market participants analyzed the latest labor market data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.52 percent to 105.0284. In late New York trading, the euro fell to US$1.0591 from US$1.0656 in the previous […]
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 […]
A very simple guide to Finland’s 2023 parliamentary elections
In April, voters will shape the country’s direction for the next four years.
Gustav Eriksson Vasa – benevolent country father or ruthless dictator?
Do you want to know more about Gustav Vasa and the 16th century? Here are three reading tips:Gustav Vasa – father of the country or tyrant by Lars-Olof Larsson. Sweden’s history 1350-1600, ed. Bo Eriksson and Dick Harrison. Margareta Regina – by Gustav Vasa’s side, en biography of Margareta Leijonhufvud by Karin Tegenborg Falkdalen. The […]
The Sámi Council Act failed due to political will, not content: the Sámi council chairman
In his Finnish text, Juuso explains the work of the legal committee and the Sámi Council’s negotiation work in the parliament across party lines. “It is important that everyone knows the twists and turns of the law reform process,” Juuso said. The twists and turns of the Sámi Council Act have also received significant attention […]
Young adults underrepresented in candidate selection – in the spring 2023 parliamentary elections, only 10.7% of the candidates are under 30 years old
Although the number of young candidates has slightly increased since the 2019 parliamentary elections, where there were 259 candidates under the age of 30 (10.5% of all candidates), only eight of them (4% of all elected) managed to get a seat. in the parliament. In the 2023 parliamentary elections, the Greens have nominated the most […]
Courting the odds: Danish sports stars are suing the bookmaker giant
Bookie pleads not guiltyThe players are represented by their respective unions: the Players Association, the Handball Players Association and the Danish Elite Sports Athletes Association. Eriksen demands the biggest salary of the bunch, a total of 1,450,000 kroner, followed by Kasper Schmeichel (500,000), his father Peter and Pernille Harder (both 350,000). Apart from one case, […]
Helsinki is preparing to sell several well-known buildings
The sale of the buildings is supposed to start this year, if the board approves the plan. The buildings for sale include restaurants, rehabilitation facilities and residential buildings. Kaivohuone and Klippan located in Kaivopuisto will be sold by tender and will continue to operate as restaurants. The buildings of the Kulosaari manor, which are protected, […]
Court cases remained at a high level in Finland in 2022
which has resulted in generally unreasonable processing times,” said Riku Jaakkoladirector general of judicial administration. According to the calculations of the Judiciary, as the largest player in the administration of the Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary needs about 30 million euros of permanent additional funding for personnel expenses each year. In addition, the judiciary needs […]
Sales of electric cars are increasing strongly in Denmark
Electric cars sell fast in Denmark. In February, 3,148 new ones were bought by the Danes, according to De Danske Bilimportører. The increase is quite impressive, as there were 83.3 percent more sales than February 2022. “The new figures are a clear sign that the Danes are moving quickly when it comes to converting to […]
Xi Jinping’s obsession with the Cold War
China’s Security Initiative for World Peace China is on the foreign policy offensive. Xi Jinping was not satisfied with launching a peace plan for Ukraine – the same week also saw a global security initiative with world peace as the ultimate goal. We will take a closer look at these plays to try to understand […]
Rent higher than minimum wage
Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, president of VR, says the housing market has gone completely wrong. Saying this, he shows a recent advertisement offering a 3-bedroom apartment for rent for 375,000. crowns per month. Ragnar reports this on his Facebook profile, saying that he closely follows the situation on the rental market and collects surprising information from […]
Kiinteistömaailma reports positive signs of recovery in the Finnish housing market
Although the national sales figures are still clearly below the usual level for February, positive signs have been seen in the capital region, according to Kiinteistömaailma CEO Risto Kyhälä. In February of last year, Kiinteistömaailma sold or rented 978 properties in addition to 221 rental properties. Although there is still a long way to go […]
The opposition will challenge the prime minister in the last parliamentary question hour before the elections
Marin defended his government’s record, claiming that historic decisions have been made and major crises have been faced during its tenure.
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 Swedes who remained after Putin’s invasion
Several Swedes have gone to Ukraine to participate as volunteers in both fighting, aid transport and medical care. Hear about the Swedes who support Ukraine, why they are there and what drives them. In addition, with one of the most noted summer speakers in P1, Swedish-speaking Kateryna Martiniuk, about why she refuses to leave Ukraine. […]
Ministry proposes intoxication, parking laws for cyclists, e-scooters
There are already laws regarding bicycle riding in Finland, but they are not easy to implement.
The passage to India reopens: the Copenhagen-New Delhi route returns to the skies
Three weekly departuresThe route (flight number AI157) will fly between the two capitals three times a week, departing from Copenhagen at 19.45 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and arrives in New Delhi at 07.40 the following morning. When we come back, the flight departs from the Indian capital at 13:30 and arrives in Kastrup at […]
RIP Great Prayer Day… now another holiday is under attack
The Danish Parliament voted earlier this week to abolish Great Prayer Day as a public holiday – a day off that Denmark has had for around 350 years. Now Copenhageners may risk losing another public holiday following the news that the city’s employment and integration mayor, Jens-Kristian Lütken, has proposed cutting May 1 (Labour Day) […]
Yle poll: NCP, SDP and Perussuomalaiset share the lead before the April elections
The support of the three largest parties was around 20 percent, and the support of all other parties was in the single digits.
Smuggling Sweden – Operation Skorpionen | part 6/6
In 2015, Slovakia changed its legislation on the sale of deactivated weapons after it emerged that they were used in terrorist acts. By then, tens of thousands of Kalashnikovs, pistols and Scorpions have already been sold and are in operation in Europe. The networks sell weapons to both sides in the conflict With Operation Skorpion, […]
Thursday’s papers: More restrictions on selling real estate to foreigners, gender neutrality in the military and close encounters in the sky
Iltalehti reports that Finland may impose even stricter restrictions on real estate purchases by foreign parties.
Smuggelsverige – The police murder in Biskopsgården | part 5/6
June 30, 2021. 112 receives several alarm calls about a shooting in Biskopsgården in Gothenburg. Two police officers are in the area and drive towards Vårväderstorget on a moped. One of them is Andreas Danman. Arriving at the scene, he is shot to death. Witnesses describe the perpetrator as young, wearing a black hoodie and […]
A film about Jerzy Kukuczka at the Bíó Paradís cinema
Polish Film Week invites you to two free screenings of the documentary “Jurek” directed by Paweł Wysoczański. The screenings will take place on March 4 at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Bíó Paradís cinema in Reykjavik. “It was me, who did that sideways on McKinley, only once was in the Hindu Kush at […]
Tax returns are now available
From today, March 1, you can file tax returns for 2022. The deadline is March 14. You can file your tax return on the RSK website, skatturinn.is. Tax preparation assistance is available at 442-1414 and inquiries should be sent to the e-mail address: [email protected] Tax returns must be submitted by all persons over the age […]
Four proposals participated in the Espoo house architecture competition
The zoning competition for the Espoo building to be placed in Espoonkeskus is currently underway in cooperation with the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA). Four working groups were chosen to continue in the competition, whose works are Encounters, Kontrapunkti, Lehteri and Virta. The competition entries are made available for residents to see and comment on […]
The application period for the next school year’s afternoon activity starts on March 6
Children participate in meaningful activities in a safe environment after the school day. The activity ends either at 16:00 or 17:00. The afternoon activity is for a fee, which includes a snack and insurance. The monthly fee is 100 euros for activities ending at 4:00 p.m. and 120 euros for activities ending at 5:00 p.m. […]
The culture war in focus at CPAC
On Wednesday, the conservative CPAC conference begins in Washington. The conference is an opportunity for influential thinkers and thought in the Republican sphere to meet and discuss policy. However, a long line of heavyweights within the Republican Party choose not to participate, including Ron DeSantis and Mitch McConnell. Why don’t they want to participate, what […]
In Helsinki, about 150 cases of food poisoning caused by oysters
The study of food samples is still in progress, but some patient samples have already been completed. So far, seven people have tested positive for the norovirus associated with this outbreak. Those who ate oysters are advised to contact environmental services and provide information for the ongoing investigation. A report on the outbreak will be […]
Novo Nordisk’s use of monkeys in tests has skyrocketed
No other optionNovo Nordisk is aware of the problem, but claims it has no other options because its animal testing, including on monkeys, is crucial to production. The company said it places great emphasis on using as few animals for research as possible. “We cannot avoid using animals for experiments. We also cannot avoid using […]
