Tag: Parking
There will be more charging points for electric cars in Helsinki
Vaasankatu 2 Rauhankatu 17 Josafatinkatu 9 Eerikinkatu 6 Angel Square Ruoholahti (M) Merikatu 27 Kotkankatu 4 Haaga market Round house Ullankatu 3 Johannestie Sinebrychoffinkatu Kanavaranta 15 Merikasarminkatu 7 Alvar Aalto katu 1 Customs duty Hakamäenkuja 2 The new charging stations offer a wider network of charging points around Helsinki, which facilitates the daily use of […]
Josef Newgarden runs late to win the Indy 500
Josef Newgarden became the Indianapolis 500 champion by successfully completing a lap after a series restart following a scary late-race wreck Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 107th edition of the event had plenty of drama and plenty of downtime of late. Marcus Ericsson of Sweden looked to be in position to repeat as […]
Three grocery stores are closing in the center of Helsinki, sparking a discussion about the vitality of the center
Mika HeikkinenThe chain manager of HOK Elanto said that the trade cooperative decided not to renew the store leases because the coronavirus pandemic has led to a decrease in the number of visitors to the center and changes. people move from place to place. – Big changes have taken place in the center, he told […]
Copenhagen Marathon to disrupt traffic this Sunday
Avoid visiting the capital by car this Sunday, as large areas will be cordoned off due to the running of the Copenhagen Marathon. Frederiksberg will not be hit as hard as Copenhagen. Its roads will most likely reopen to normal traffic at 1:30 p.m. Cyclists tooCyclists are also advised to check their routes before traveling […]
Only two are throwing their hat in the lead of the Finnish Green League
The Greens can formally vote for their desired candidate only in the advisory, but practically binding leadership election for the party meeting to be held in Seinäjoki on June 10. Votes can be cast electronically between May 29 and June 8. The results will be announced at the party meeting. Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported Last […]
The first bicycle parking stands appear in Copenhagen
More on the wayThe city revealed that the new stands fit all types of cargo bikes and will be part of its portfolio for construction projects in the future. The new stands will be located near bus stops, shopping areas and childcare facilities. Space used for existing bike rack areas will not be reduced to […]
The gang war in Eskilstuna: “The honor is gone a long time ago”
“Alexander” was shot to death in a parking lot outside his high school. Not even two weeks later, a 25-year-old is murdered in Fröslunda. In between, there was a shooting at the central station. The situation is tense in the criminal world in Eskilstuna, which had the most shootings per inhabitant of all municipalities last […]
Helsinki is stepping up parking enforcement on bike paths and paths
“Stopping and parking in violation of the Road Traffic Act on bike paths and paths significantly disturbs and endangers the safety and smoothness of cycling. Our parking inspectors already follow the policy as part of their daily work, but during the cycling week we want to pay special attention to the matter,” said Oskari KaupinmäkiHelsinki […]
Ukraine calls for boycott of popular Irish whiskey
Kiev’s envoy to Ireland is up in arms against Jameson, claiming the distillery’s exports are fueling the Russian ‘war machine’ Ukraine’s ambassador to Ireland, Larisa Gerasko, has called for a boycott of Jameson whiskey after the brand became available, albeit in limited quantities, on the Russian market. Jameson, owned by the French company Pernod Ricard, […]
Fox in the dock: Proof that Danish society really looks after its weakest members
Newcomers to Denmark are often surprised by how welcoming the authorities are – provided that it is within the rules. Local administrators take public concerns seriously – often coming up with solutions to ensure the same problems don’t happen again in the future. Whether it’s quickly adjusting a troublesome stretch of newly installed bike lane […]
Invitation to prayer for the death of a Pole
A prayer service will be held today in Landakotskirkja (Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Reykjavík) at 1.00 pm today in support of the family, friends and acquaintances of a Pole who was killed on Thursday in the parking lot of the Fjarðarkaup supermarket in Hafnarfjörður. The man was in his thirties. The vigil […]
A man was stabbed in the parking lot of Fjarðarkaup
Four Icelanders who are in police custody in connection with the attack that led to the death of a 30-year-old Pole late last night will be put on trial later this evening. Those arrested have been questioned and possible links between the attackers and the victim are being investigated. The police demand an arrest. A […]
Icelanders arrested in connection with a murder in Hafnarfjörður
The man who died yesterday in a fight in the parking lot of the Fjarðarkaup store was of Polish descent. “There were multiple stab wounds,” says Grímur Grímsson, head of the central police department in the capital region, when asked about the number of stab wounds. The nationality of the victim and suspects was revealed […]
Death as a result of a fight in Hafnarfjörður
Police in the capital area have arrested four people in connection with the investigation into the death of a man in his 30s in Hafnarfjörður yesterday. According to a police report, they received a call just before midnight yesterday about a fight in the parking lot of the Fjarðarkaup store in Hólshrauni. The police went […]
Spectacular tower houses and a park are being built on the shore of Keilaniemi
The area is intended to become a world-class business, research and innovation center as well as a comfortable residential area. Keilaniemi is located along excellent transport links, right next to the metro station and the Jokeri tramway. “The district that is taking shape now offers plenty of apartments, jobs and services. It is important for […]
Electric scooter accidents can be expensive – "The average surgery costs around 3,500 euros"
“Urban cycling and riding an electric scooter are convenient ways to get around and at best enable smooth movement in the city. As popularity grows, we see more and more accidents.” Atte Erkamowhich is responsible for Pohjola Insurance’s personal customer insurance. Electric scooter accidents are most commonly caused by a fall caused by the front […]
Helsinki’s street construction season begins
Two ramp bridges are being renovated from Itäväylä to Viikki. The asphalt and waterproofing of the bridges crossing the metro line will be renewed, and the damaged concrete surfaces of the decks will be repaired as needed. The railings and handrails of the bridge will also be renewed. Other works include renewing the lighting and […]
Shared scooters and bikes get a designated parking space in Helsinki
In the future, shared electric scooters and bicycles may only be parked in reserved spaces in the city center, says the City of Helsinki.
The parking reform for electric scooters begins in the center of Helsinki
The restricted area covers the area south of Hesperia Esplanadi and downtown Pitkäsilla. The western border runs along the Lauttasaari bridge. Limited parking area. The restricted area is marked by road signs with text on the borders of the area. Vacant parking spaces are marked with separate traffic signs. Parking areas are also shown in […]
Finnish cities demand rental regulation of electric scooters
E-scooters are often the subject of outrage on social media and newspaper opinion pages. Parking, drunk drivers and speeding are the most common complaints.
Sweden’s court overturns the ban on Koran-burning protests
Stockholm – A Swedish court on Tuesday overturned a police proposal to ban two Koran-burning protests, as five suspected Islamists were arrested for planning a “terrorist act” during a similar demonstration. The burning of Islam’s holy book outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm in January outraged the Muslim world, sparking weeks of protests and calls […]
Isavia encourages travelers to book airport parking in advance
Passengers who intend to travel from Keflavík Airport during the Easter period are encouraged to book a parking space at the terminal in advance. There is a good chance that the long-stay car park at Keflavík Airport will be fully occupied around Easter. The notice from Isavia states that parking can be booked on the […]
From June, paid parking at Jökulsárlón
Vatnajökull National Park Ranger believes that there is enough infrastructure to allow charging for parking at Jökulsárlón. It is planned that the collection of fees will start in June. The income from this may reach 40 million crowns this year. Vatnajökull National Park’s new Fee Table of March 2 authorizes the collection of maintenance fees […]
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.
Denmark scores highly for driver satisfaction
High costs for petrol and parkingThe Danes achieved an overall score of 6.06 out of 10 – a result largely driven by the quality of their road infrastructure and low levels of congestion in the capital. However, the country’s ranking was hampered by high prices for off-street parking and the highest price of petrol of […]
Espoo awards the Hurraa building award to the Kirstinmäki residential block
According to the board, the awarded block is a successful development and extension construction project. Kirstinmäki residential block consists of several buildings. The whole of Espoo Asunnot Oy and Asuntosäätiö Rakennuttaja Oy consists of four apartment buildings and a parking garage under the courtyard. The main designer of the Kirstintie 2 and Kirstinharju 2 buildings […]
The situation in the schools of the capital region is worrying, the police tell HS
The police quite often get tips about possible drug dealing in schools, but the raid was carried out based on exceptionally solid information, he told the newspaper. The police, he emphasized, rarely decide to raid a school with barking dogs and do so only after careful consideration. “If we suspect there are drugs in a […]
Sentenced to 8 years of imprisonment
Ingólfur Kjartansson, a 20-year-old man, was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to murder a man in a parking lot on Bergstaðastræti. The incident happened in February last year, and the court sentenced him in November 2022. The prosecutor demanded 10 years imprisonment. Ingolfur attacked a man in a parking lot at Bergstaðastræti […]
Ballet review: A show-stopper so swan-like that Serkis is surely pulling the strings
I already had Park Lane, so Mayfair was a logical addition – not that I intend to build any hotels. Copenhagen’s Opera House is impressive enough without additional decoration. Pardon the Monopoly analogy, but while Prokofiev and Stavinsky can relegate it to the backdrops either side of Free Parking, no one can dispute Tchaikovsky’s rightful […]
WOŚP Iceland – step by step
In order not to get lost in the maze of events, we present where and when attractions related to this year’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Iceland will be available. Saturday, January 28, 2023 Run “Count with Diabetes” The run will start at 11:00. Start at the parking lot at the Vifilsstaðavatn lake. The […]
No more free parking for electric cars
At the end of the year, the rules that now allow electric and hydrogen cars to park free in paid parking lots in Reykjavik will expire. Currently, these cars can park for free for a maximum of 90 minutes. According to ruv.is, the proposal to introduce changes was approved at the last meeting of the […]
They plan to charge for long parked cars
The municipality of Rangárþing ytra intends to start collecting long-term parking fees next year at the Miðjun office and retail center in Hella. Jón G. Valgeirsson, mayor of Rangárþing ytra, says that after the quiet period of the pandemic, the influx of tourists increased again this summer, and with them, cars were often left in […]
Lots of parking fines at the Copenhagen hospitals
A national concernThe largest increase in parking fines occurred at Rigshospitalet city hospital, Nordsjællands Hospital and Herlev-Gentofte Hospital. A similar trend is also developing elsewhere in Denmark. In 2021, a total of 11,527 tickets were issued at hospitals in Region North Jutland – significantly more than the 1,059 issued in 2019. According to a recent […]
The beauty of Finland’s national parks still attracts people after the peak of the pandemic
During the first two years of the Covid pandemic, 2020 and 2021, Finland’s national parks and other natural sites became very popular domestic tourist destinations, but it seems that other attractions are increasingly competing for people’s attention. Although official summer visitor numbers are not yet available, traffic has slowed down according to the parks Pirkko […]
Electric scooter companies demand scooter limits in Helsinki
Electric scooter rental companies Tier, Voi, Lime, Bird and Dott want legislation for scooter chaos in the center of Helsinki. Electric scooters left in the middle of the promenade have been a big drawback during the summer. This is especially true for the visually impaired, for whom scooters make the urban environment much more difficult […]
Local Round-Up: Road paved to new city bus terminal
Almost 200 buses a dayA new terminal has been on the map for a while now due to the traffic chaos that is hampering cyclists, cars and passengers on Ingerslevsgade by DGI Byen, where they are currently located. The buses serve about 1.4 million passengers annually, and the new terminal is expected to handle about […]
The military parade exacerbates traffic in Helsinki
The City of Helsinki is preparing for the Defense Forces Flag Day parade on Saturday. In preparation for the parade, traffic disruptions are also expected on Friday. To avoid congestion, the public is advised to walk or use public transport during the parade. According to police, most of the parade’s staff, vehicles and equipment are […]
Prices of old detached houses rose, inflation slowed sales in Q1
In contrast, in municipalities with a population of 60,000 to 100,000, the prices of old detached houses fell by 1.3 per cent. Prices remained broadly unchanged in municipalities with a population of up to 20,000. Sales of old detached houses fell by about 10 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter. Juho KeskinenThe economist of […]
Scooter maintenance offers new opportunities for those struggling to get a job
Carelessly parked e-scooters have been a nuisance for scooter hunters last summer, especially in the Helsinki metropolitan area. However, one staffing company has found a solution that promises not only to keep the streets cleaner, but also to create new jobs for those in difficulty. Scooter drivers now hire “street patrols” to take care of […]
A veteran center politician launches anti-NATO party leadership
A long-time performer on the Finnish political scene, Paavo Väyrynen (Cen) says he will take over the chairmanship of the Center Congress’s summer congress in Lappeenranta with the aim of sparking a debate on the party’s foreign and security policy position – especially NATO membership. Väyrynen, 75, a member of the Lapland County Council and […]
Hope Solo was arrested on child abuse and DWI charges
The World Cup winner was found fainting behind the wheel of her vehicle Former United States national team goalkeeper Hope Solo has been arrested on charges of DWI and child abuse after being spotted fainting behind the wheel of her vehicle with her two-year-old twins inside, according to police. A police report says Solo was […]
A joint e-scooter parking test will start in the center of Helsinki
The City of Helsinki and the operators of common e-Scooters have agreed on measures to reduce the negative phenomena associated with these scooters. The most visible changes in the street view are the Scooter parking lots that will appear in the coming weeks. The results of the experiment will be monitored during the summer. The […]
Helsinki e-scooter renters will face new rules, parking violation fees
The City of Helsinki is cooperating with e-scooter rental companies to reduce the problems and inconveniences caused by the equipment. The stubborn ice of winter is gradually disappearing, meaning the city’s sidewalks and streets will soon be filled again with e-scooters for rent. The devices have been causing friction since they started appearing in the […]
Is it really necessary to own a car in Copenhagen?
We live in a digital consumer world where we are constantly on the move, moving and traveling for work or pleasure. Without a doubt, we need transportation for any kind of travel. We can travel either by car, bus, plane, etc. when we leave the country. We usually always choose the cheapest and most suitable […]
The International School of Helsinki is expanding its operations
The school has been operating in Jätkäsaari since 1996. The school currently has about 470 students and the expansion will enable the addition of more than 200 students. Today, more than 16% of Helsinki residents speak a language other than Finnish, Swedish or Sámi as their mother tongue. Demand for ISH places is constantly exceeding […]
The right choice: Points to consider when renting a room in Denmark
Are you looking for a room in Denmark? You have come to the right place. Read our list below of the five best points to consider when choosing a room to stay, and find room for rent here once you have decided and designated what your preferences are. The five best considerations when renting a […]
Copenhagen Airport will be Denmark’s largest charging station for electric cars
Copenhagen Airport has entered into an agreement with the Jutland energy group EWII to establish 1,350 new electric car charging gates at the airport over the next 10 years. Some of the airport’s 14,000 parking spaces are already equipped with a charging station, but the move will expand that capacity. The first 195 will be […]
Doctor, entrepreneur, mayoral candidate: Parents of stabbing witnesses suggest that juvenile violence may involve anyone’s child
A high court ruling has today upheld the Lyngby Court’s decision in early 2021 to sentence Wilson Philip Rasmussen to eight years in prison for killing Ali Reda Hadi Hassan during a pre-agreed fight between two groups of teenagers in a parking lot in Gentofte in April. 2020. Rasmussen will therefore have the rest of […]
One million Swedes in digital exclusion
One million Swedes are still more or less disconnected, it says Jannike Tillå at the Internet Foundation. “Not everyone can participate in society on equal terms.” It is mainly the elderly who do not use the internet, however Sofi Fristedts research shows that it is not age that determines whether you are digital. She also […]
Danish cities among the best in the world for mobility innovation
An example for others Up in the urban categories with over 3 million inhabitants, Barcelona topped the list followed by Berlin, London, Rotterdam and Manchester. The index focused on three main indicators: innovative parking solutions, overall traffic management systems and the purity of transport – before including the 2021 Cities of the Future Index. “The […]
Police update their animal welfare policy after killing a bear
The police government has updated its policy for the protection of large carnivores. Last year, Finnish police ordered the killing of four bears that had been injured after freezing in traps for small predators. The murders received widespread media attention, sparking backlash and criticism from animal rights organizations. A new police animal protection protocol published […]
Villa Gyllenberg will be reopened after renovation and expansion
The museum underwent a major renovation in 2021, during which time a new extension was completed. A new book about Villa Gyllenberg has also been published in Finnish and Swedish, Villa Gyllenberg – Home in Kuusisaari / Villa Gyllenberg – Ett hem på Granö, which reveals more information about the life of the Gyllenbergs on […]
In Akureyri, cars disappear under the snow
As the people of Akureyri got to work yesterday morning, they had trouble finding their cars. They all disappeared under a thick blanket of snow. There were only snow sculptures in the parking spaces. It happened that those who did not remember exactly where they parked their car shoveled their neighbor’s car. For Guðni Þóroddsson, […]
The third reactor will start up at the Olkiluoto power plant, Teollisuuden Voima says
The third reactor is expected to start generating electricity at about 30 percent capacity in January. During the six-month trial period, during which it will generate electricity with variable power, the reactor is scheduled to start generating electricity in June, which is about 14 percent of Finland’s electricity. “This moment will be remembered forever as […]
OECD: Finland must support ambitious climate goals
“It’s not enough to have a goal, we also have to make it happen. In order to do that, we need to take further action.” echoed Minister for the Environment and Climate Emma Kari (Green). He reminded that the Finnish government intends to outline its policy in the future climate and energy strategy and in […]
The Finnish forest industry, the use of cars, is the subject of a review in the OECD’s environmental review
Finland has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions, but not fast enough, according to a recent environmental report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD’s Finnish Environmental Review 2021 stated that although the Nordic country is known as a pioneer in environmental policy and ambitious goals, it is not "not completely on […]
This week’s editorial: And the true winner is …
The local elections are local, but they reflect the temperature in our national policy. Rudderless DF lost at sea Most striking is that the Danish People’s Party (DF), the largest blue party six years ago, lost more than 60 municipal council seats. Its leader, Kristian Thulesen Dahl, has resigned, and a new chairman will be […]
Street parking in Helsinki could rise to 7 euros per hour with dynamic pricing
Mari LaaksonenThe driving style quickly reveals that he has been driving in the center of Helsinki for more than 20 years. In the blink of an eye, he sees the first empty space after 10 minutes of driving and parks evenly parallel to it. "The latest joke is the bike racks placed in the city […]
A new main post office has been opened at the Postitalo in central Helsinki
“The new main post office is open from early morning to late evening and is easy to get there by public transport, on foot or by car. Good parking facilities are especially important for entrepreneurs. The new store will be barrier-free and offer a variety of services. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to serve […]
Local elections 2021: Fighting for lower taxes in Frederiksberg
Lars Berg Andersen Inlet: Frederiksberg Party: Liberal Alliance Age: 51 Andersen has lived in Frederiksberg for 20 years and has over two decades of experience in the private sector in helping large companies with financial and tax issues. Frederiksberg’s international community has grown significantly in recent years. How important is the international vote these days? […]
Straight, No Chaser: Do You Feel Safe? Well, you do…?
It’s that time of year again – no, not Halloween but time for local and local elections. This year, a number of candidates, especially those in the rich municipalities around Copenhagen, have boarded the ‘safety’ car. A recent poll conducted for TV2 by Megafon revealed that 31 percent would feel more secure if their municipality […]
Local elections 2021: Among people and churches, with conservative virtues
Karina Bergmann Nominated for election: Copenhagen Municipality Party: Det Konservative Folkeparti (in Danish Det Konservative Folkeparti) Occupation: Communication consultant Education: Master in cross-cultural studies, University of Copenhagen, 2014 Marital status: Married to Jakob Tørring. Children: Eva Bergmann-Tørring (2020) Age: 36 Already a member of Copenhagen City Council, Karina Bergmann hopes to be re-elected on 16 […]
Local elections 2021: Offers to tighten the fence and welcome Denmark into the fold
In the upcoming local elections in Frederiksberg, the French candidate Mathieu Pouletty will seek to secure a place for Volt Denmark. Pouletty wants to introduce a more pan-European approach to Frederiksberg municipality, which has been under conservative rule for the past 100 years. “We are truly European” The party was founded in 2017 in response […]
* NEW * The shots at Näsetbadet and the start of the gang war
When Omar, who is 18 years old, goes to Näset’s bathing place on July 4, 2001, he has his pistol with him in a plastic bag. He hangs out with guys from the Original Gangsters prison gang and says that he usually commits crimes with them, but this afternoon they have only intended to swim […]
Local Round-Up: DJs have issued guidelines to ensure that festivals are not offended by lyrics
To ensure a “positive atmosphere”, the Rust music venue in Nørrebro has issued guidelines to its DJs about which songs are acceptable in the nightclub. For example, it advises DJs not to play songs that are degrading to women, minorities or ethnic minorities. The guidelines do not apply to Rust’s concert venue, where paying customers […]
Up the Alternative Alley: Trails of the Unexplored
Are you familiar with guidebooks like ‘500 Hidden Secrets of Copenhagen’? I always think the idea is brilliant and the title somewhat strange. These places are not secret, and they are certainly not hidden, so let’s just call them under-explored. Wide-open eyes In this new column, I would like to introduce you to some of […]
Services are being developed along the Espoo Beach Corridor
The city received a total of 14 applications for these two places. In addition to the overall quality of the applications, the selection criteria were the applicants’ previous experience of similar activities, financial resources and the financial viability of the plans. The goal is to enable long-term operations, and the city enters into 25-year leases […]
Public transport prices are rising again in the Helsinki region
Season ticket prices for public transport in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area will rise for the shortest journeys at the beginning of next year, the Helsinki Region Transport Agency (HSL) announced. The inspection fine for flagless riders can also be increased if approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the authority added. Season ticket prices […]
Large number of corona fines on the way after a judgment in principle in the High Court
Police trooped up and charged far more than 220 people for violating the assembly ban. At that time, a maximum of 50 had to be assembled. The cases against the four were picked out and raised in court as trial cases. In the city court in Esbjerg, the three men were each fined 2,500 kroner. […]
Drug factory near Odder leads to demands for extraordinarily long punishment
On a property near Odder, two middle-aged men must have produced a total of 430 kilos of amphetamine. This is the claim in a criminal case, which the Court in Aarhus will deal with from March next year. The two men were in the process of producing over 200 kilos of amphetamine when they were […]
Now electric scooters are returning to the streets of Copenhagen
This is stated by the City of Copenhagen in a press release. The agreement means, among other things, that the scooters must be parked in 240 designated parking areas when a trip ends. In addition, it will not be possible to rent the scooters or end a trip in an area that politicians have assessed […]
Former director of service for Isavia found guilty of accepting a bribe
The former director of Isavia’s service department, Iceland’s airport and air navigation operator, was found guilty of accepting a bribe in connection with the airport parking lot ticketing service. RÚV reports that on Friday the Court of Appeals overturned a previous Reykjavik District Court ruling on the case finding the director guilty of fraud and […]
A question interrupted day-long Indian climate rose
And combined with a female, progressive head of state focusing on climate, there was not an Indian eye dry. The day started in Gujarat Bhawan, the state palace of the state of Gujarat in New Delhi, with traditional dancers and music. Followed by photo option with dozens of Indian journalists treating an inspection of advertising […]
19-year-old accused of raping 16-year-old girl at school
He protested against that, the prosecution informs. According to the official 24-hour report from the East Jutland Police, the two are acquaintances. After the constitutional hearing, the prosecution states that they have a common circle of friends. The constitutional hearing was held behind closed doors. Thus, the defendant’s explanation is not known. The accused was […]
Vaccine anger is suddenly the theme of Frederiksen in India
Because when questions were asked from the floor, the Prime Minister was surprisingly critical of how Denmark and the western world took care of themselves only when the world’s vaccines against covid-19 were to be distributed. And the Danish Prime Minister was asked how to praise joint responsibility and cooperation in one area, and then […]
A life on the barricades of the United States & amp; apos; blacks
He was then one of King’s advisers and, according to The Guardian newspaper, was standing in a parking lot under the balcony where King was shot when the assassination attempt took place. Jackson has also tried to reach the top and become the Democratic presidential candidate in the 1980s. It failed for him, but he […]
Report: Councils should introduce a sliding scale of parking fees
Some officials in the cities of Helsinki and Tampere want to impose increasing fines for parking violations that pose safety risks. If parking offense fines were to be staggered, parking fees too close to the tramway or guardrail would be higher than for leaving the vehicle in the car park for too long. Currently, parking […]
Finnish cities are considering staggered fines for serious parking violations
Some officials in the cities of Helsinki and Tampere want to impose increasing fines for parking violations that pose safety risks. If parking offense fines were to be staggered, parking fees too close to the tramway or guardrail would be higher than for leaving the vehicle in the car park for too long. Currently, parking […]
A convicted terrorist has a lower degree of mental retardation
– I am a little disappointed that the court did not attach much importance to it, he says. Rolf Gregersen highlights the case of Kundbypigen, who was convicted of planning a terrorist attack. She was 17 years old and therefore received a sentence of eight years in prison, he explains. This case began on April […]
FACTS: 94 of the country’s municipalities have charging points for electric cars
This means that in August 2021 there were 11 electric cars per charging point. Below you can learn more about the different types of chargers for electric cars, and the spread of chargers around the country. * A charging point is the plug that is inserted in the car. The charging point is located in […]
24-year-old known guilty of attempted terror
Senior prosecutor Marie Petersen said at the start of the case that it was “source information” that back in the beginning of April 2020 made the Police Intelligence Service (PET) take an interest in the man. His phone was tapped and tracked. Police were also able to track the man’s whereabouts online. The now 24-year-old […]
Aarhusian rapper bled after two shots at the racetrack
The deceased – Abukar Hassan Ali – was known in the Aarhus rap music scene under the artist name Shmur. A 42-year-old man is accused of firing two shots that hit the victim in the chest and in the back, respectively. According to the police investigation, the weapon was a semi-automatic pistol of the brand […]
Three men are deported for aggravated assault against a pedagogical assistant
With a knife, blow, kick and tramp, a 26-year-old male pedagogue assistant was assaulted in a parking lot in the Odense district Vollsmose in June last year. Just over a year later, five men have been convicted of the violent episode that took place on the evening of June 19 in Fyrreparken. Together, the men […]
Judge jails 27-year-old after stabbing in Esbjerg
A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody for 14 days in a constitutional hearing at the Court in Esbjerg on Friday afternoon. This is stated by the South and Southern Jutland Police. The man was arrested in connection with a search on Marbækvej in Esbjerg on Thursday afternoon. He is charged with attempted murder […]
Police arrest 27-year-old after knife fight in Esbjerg
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing at Præstebakken in Esbjerg on Tuesday night, where two men were seriously injured. This is stated by the South and Southern Jutland Police in a press release. Several cars were present when a fight broke out on the street. […]
An 18-year-old is accused of murder in an accident in which three young people died
The trial of an 18-year-old man accused of three murder charges in a fatal car accident in August last year began in Pirkanmaa District Court on Wednesday. The one-vehicle accident occurred in Nokia, near the city of Tampere, on 16 August 2020 after one o’clock. The car drove off the road and collided with a […]
Helsinki closes electric kickboards on weekend evenings
Electric kickboard rental companies have agreed with the City of Helsinki that the closure of the city will be temporarily closed late in the evening on weekends. The experiment concerns three electric kickboard companies operating in Helsinki (Voi, Tier and Lime). It will begin on Friday, Sept. 3 and continue until the end of this […]
Night restrictions on electric motors will continue
Speed limits apply every night around Helsinki Helsinki’s electric scooter operators – Voi, TIER and Lime – announced their willingness to extend the night speed limits for electric scooters to weekday evenings as well. In the future, the speeds of electric Scooters would be limited to 15 kilometers per hour every night of the week […]
Almost 50 young people are fined for gathering illegally in a car park in Esbjerg
– It has gradually become a kind of residence for young people, and therefore a residence ban has been introduced on the site. This has been done to create security, he says. Nevertheless, the police received a report at 9 pm on Friday that a number of young people had gathered in the parking garage. […]
Former rocker sentenced to 14 years in prison for stabbing
26-year-old Meick Sørensen was on Thursday at the Court in Roskilde sentenced to 14 years in prison for a stabbing in Gundsømagle last year. It writes Ekstra Bladet. Meick Sørensen, who according to the newspaper is a former supporter of the rock group Bandidos, has been punished for stabbing a 31-year-old man to death. The […]
Double gang killings were reportedly carefully prepared
The Central and West Zealand Police have filed charges against five men in the case, and the indictment in the case states that the killings were both planned and well-prepared. It was on 17 November 2020 at 18.07 that the sound of automatic weapons applied across the parking lot. Three young men were hit by […]
The Western High Court refuses to impose rapid detention
– I’m very happy on behalf of my client. He has got his life back, says Michael Juul Eriksen. He explains that you often sit for 14-15 years when you are sentenced to detention. – I was very surprised by the verdict in the city court. That was also why we appealed on the spot, […]
Misleading signs about the parking fee
The signs seem to trick tourists into paying for parking, while there are tons of free parking spaces in the area. New signs appeared near the Reykjanesviti lighthouse, on the tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, instructing tourists visiting the area to pay for parking. – ADVERTISEMENT – According to mbl.is, the signs were set by […]
Copenhagen 2021: Sex in the open air
For the past 40 years, Amager Fælled has been a meeting place for men looking for other men and casual sex. When we cross the forest, communication starts with the eyes. If you look a second too long at another, he knows the message, and if you’m lucky, you’ll get a smile back. One party […]
Denmark’s first urban lightning charging station has opened – more on the way
In future, it will be easier for electric drivers to get power on the car when they roll through Frederiksberg Municipality in Copenhagen. On Thursday afternoon, the municipality inaugurated the first urban lightning charging station in Denmark. It is confusingly similar to a petrol station, and is centrally located in the city, so all electric […]
They race against time and the flowing lava
Volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula attracts tourists from all over the world. Delighted by the beauty and power of nature, they travel to see this amazing phenomenon. However, what impresses some is a threat to others. The owners of the land and the house of Ísólfsskáli, which is located on the path of flowing […]
