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Strætó will penalize passengers without tickets
From 2024, passengers of the city’s public transport association Strætó will be required to show proof of fare when traveling on yellow buses in Reykjavik. Strætó CEO Jóhannes Svavar Rúnarsson spoke to mbl.is, stating that those without a valid ticket can expect to be denied entry and fined ISK 15,000. Jóhannes hopes this measure will…
The doctor explains the protection of the penis in cold weather after the intimate injury of skiers
A skiing competition held in Finnish Lapland made headlines worldwide when two athletes ended the competition with frozen penises.
Scandinavia’s largest ammunition company ready for weapons production in Frederikshavn
On Thursday, the director of the Norwegian-Finnish ammunition manufacturer Nammo met with Denmark’s Minister of Defense to bid on the Danish arms factory Krudten in Frederikshavn. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The…
Friday’s papers: The government stops fighting, school violence in Tampere and even colder weather
The government aims to reduce the public expenditure deficit.
Finland opens a pavilion at COP28 for market climate solutions
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and three other government ministers will visit Finland’s pavilion in Dubai, the first of its kind at the UN climate conference.
Helsinki’s flagship library Oodi turns 5 years old
The library opened in 2018 and expects 10 million visitors at the beginning of next year.
Tax on tourism in Copenhagen may come
On Thursday evening, Copenhagen’s politicians will decide whether to apply for permission to collect tourist tax. A majority is in favor, but it requires a change in the law, which the Minister for Business opposes. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot…
Thursday’s papers: Border closed, health personnel, waiting for a white Christmas
Finland’s chancellor of justice says that the government should consider reopening the eastern border if the situation remains calm.
December Christmas market guide
In snowy Copenhagen, the apple slices are warm and the mulled wine is flowing. Get into the spirit of it all with our guide to the most creative Christmas markets in the capital. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password?…
Finland’s last eastern border crossing will close on Wednesday afternoon
The only still open border crossing on the border between Finland and Russia will close to traffic early Wednesday afternoon, and asylum applications will only be accepted at ports and airports.
Dua Lipa visits Nørrebro wine bar on Copenhagen tour
And said she would fly back to Denmark just for a burger from Poulette. Elsewhere, Copenhagen’s most hyped underground gallery logs a record year of visitors and opens its doors for a closing party. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your…
The royal family gathers for Christmas after conflict
For the first time since Prince Joachim’s children were stripped of their titles, the royal family will spend Christmas together The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can…
Why are the Danes for the Christmas calendar TV program?
All children in Denmark have grown up watching a Christmas TV series called Julekalender. For more than 30 years, both DR and TV2 have broadcast an episode every day from 1 to 24 December. The Danes love to debate which season is best. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already…
Finnish media: Finland closes last open border crossing with Russia
Finland closes the last open border crossing with Russia, Helsingin Sanomat reports. The decision will be made during a government meeting in the afternoon, the newspaper writes. Ekot broadcasts directly.
The aviation threat code has been changed to yellow
The Icelandic Institute of Meteorology’s aviation color code for the volcanic system in the northern part of the Reykjanes Peninsula has been changed from orange to yellow. An orange code indicates an increasing probability of an eruption. It also applies when a volcanic eruption is in progress and if there is little or no ash…
Hello darkness: Finnish Lapland will settle down without sunlight for weeks
The duration of the dark “kamos” period varies depending on the location.
Karlavagnen – the listeners about how they deal with their anxiety
Mental illness is spreading. More and more people choose to speak openly about their anxiety. In Karlavagnen with True Lundell it’s about how we deal with our anxiety. Have you felt bad at some point in your life, how did you deal with it? Share your thoughts and advice on how we can help each…
The court ordered the suspension of some lynx hunting permits
“The lynx does more good than harm,” argued Finland’s largest nature conservation group.
Finland could reopen the eastern border before Christmas
The latest decision means that the Raja-Joosepi border crossing in Finnish Lapland is the only eastern border checkpoint that will be open at least until December 23.
Thursday’s papers: "Russian chess pieces" bus strike at the border in Tampere and Jakomäki glass classes
Tensions on the eastern border continue to rise in the media spotlight on Wednesday evening when it was announced that only the Raja-Joosep border will remain open.
Survey: half of the Ukrainian refugees want to stay in Denmark when the war is over
Researchers were surprised by the high number, but say that a large part of the Ukrainian refugees have built a good life in Denmark since February 2022. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of…
Raise, lower or pause – hear the economists ahead of today’s interest rate announcement
On Thursday, the Riksbank will issue a new interest rate statement. In P1 Morgon: Hear the economic experts on why the interest rate should be raised, lowered or paused. Participants: Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank, Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar and Laura Hartman, independent economist.
Finland closes three more checkpoints on the border with Russia
The decision means that from midnight on Friday, only one checkpoint will be open on the border between Finland and Russia.
Latest news in Lunchekot
SMHI issues a yellow warning – major traffic disruptions are expected in parts of Sweden. On Wednesday morning, Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting for four days. Ekot’s tech reporter Sven Carlsson comments that Sam Altman’s return as CEO of Open AI is interpreted as if the commercial forces have won.
He is in love with a 15-year-old and has put the government in danger
Not many knew 28-year-old Mike Fonseca before the weekend. But after revealing his relationship with a 15-year-old school student, the rumor hit the now former member of the governing party Moderates. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited…
A much-needed victory for Biden
US President Joe Biden turned 81 this week. Just in time for the birthday, new opinion figures were published showing that he would lose if there were an election today. How does he intend to reverse the trend? At the same time, a judge in Colorado has ruled that Donald Trump was involved in a…
Record number of international employees in Denmark
There are around 300,000 full-time international employees in Denmark – a record number, according to a new analysis from Dansk Industri. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting…
Tech reporter Sven Carlsson on the upheaval in Open AI
After Sam Altman was fired from the tech company Open AI, the company now announces that he is coming back. Hear Sveriges Radio’s tech reporter Sven Carlsson analyze the situation. Will everything be back to normal now?
Cecilia Uddén on the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Sveriges Radio’s Middle East correspondent Cecilia Uddén on the situation after Israel agreed to a prisoner exchange and a temporary ceasefire with Hamas. What is happening now in Gaza and in Israel? How is the agreement received?
Karlavagnen on what role the diary has played in your life
Tonight I want to talk about the diary. The key to many people’s lives and perhaps the most secret, most private thing you have. What role has the diary played in your life? I want to hear everything, share with you on 020-22 10 30, the lock opens at 21:00. Program manager: Madeleine Fritsch Lärka
It is difficult to get a job in Denmark – this is how you beat the competition
More and more internationals are looking for jobs in Denmark. But only a few are recruited directly. Here, career consultant Kate Dahl shares her best advice for job seekers. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to…
New rules allow foreign nationals to work without a work permit
New rules make it possible for foreign employees in group-affiliated companies to work in Denmark for short periods without a work permit. You may also be exempt in other cases. Get an overview and see if the change applies to you. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
Hear Ekot’s correspondent Cecilia Uddén in Lunchekot about the situation in Gaza
There is uncertainty about a possible pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, after Israel found tunnels under the Al-Shifa hospital. Hear Ekot’s Middle East correspondent Cecilia Uddén. In Lund’s district court, the trial began today against a couple of parents who are suspected of poisoning and abusing their daughter. AI profiler Sam Altman,…
