Tag: Pension
The insurance company reconsiders BMI’s position in light of criticism
A DR story about a woman with a BMI of over 35 – who promised to take legal action when she was refused both life and disability insurance – has clearly had a great effect, as the insurance company PFA Pension has promised. it will no longer base decisions on the score of a BMI […]
Macron’s high stakes – that’s why he’s betting everything on the pensions
Emmanuel Macron has failed to muster a majority for his reform of the pension system, so last week he upped the ante by using a special clause in the constitution and bypassing parliament. In response, the National Assembly held not just one but two no-confidence votes against Macron’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and her government […]
Eva: The gender gap in party preferences has continued to grow in Finland
Among the Basic Finns’ position, men make up about 70 percent and the coalition’s 60 percent, while women make up about two-thirds of the Greens and the left-wing coalition. The Center and the Social Democrats are the only two of the six largest parliamentary parties whose base is roughly evenly divided between men and women. […]
Do Danish insurance companies invest too much in BMI scores?
Insurance companies are increasingly rejecting applicants based solely on their BMI – especially those seeking life or disability insurance. A DR report cites the example of Danica Pension, which in September rejected an application for the latter, based solely on a BMI score. Mona Ebdrup, 32, has a BMI of 37.5, but she “cycles every […]
YLE: The price of food in Finland rose by more than 16% in February from a year ago
Food prices rose by 16.1 percent in November-December. The steepest annual increase in food prices was observed almost six decades ago, in 1964, when food prices rose by an average of 12 percent. In February, the prices of sugar, flour, butter and eggs rose by more than 30 percent from the previous year. The coffee […]
Purra: Living on benefits too easy for immigrants, not Finns
On Monday, he confirmed to the daily newspaper that he was specifically referring to immigrants. “As my answer to the open question of the voting guides suggests, I was talking about immigrants. An immigrant can become part of the welfare system and social security with a maximum of 700 euros, he said. “The labor productivity […]
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 […]
Sweden sees record high food prices, mainly for baby food
STOCKHOLM, March 6 (Xinhua) — Food prices have seen record month-on-month increases in Sweden, with baby food particularly affected, a survey showed on Monday. The survey by price comparison site Matpriskollen covered around 44,000 items and showed that food prices had increased by 2.5 percent in February – the highest monthly increase since 2015, the […]
Senaatti kinteistöt is selling a historic office building on Eteläesplanadi
This is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of Finnish history and cultural identity in a highly sought-after location. The building is the only building representing Art Nouveau architecture south of the Esplanade park, and it is protected by a government decree. “Properties right in the heart of Helsinki rarely come on the market. […]
Refugees from Ukraine are at risk of falling into poverty in neighboring countries, a study reveals
The report found that refugees do not receive enough income and support to meet their basic needs, with 68 percent of respondents saying they cannot afford essentials such as food, water, clothing, shelter and healthcare. Mothers of children, pensioners, the disabled and those without regular income face the most financial pressure. The most common negative […]
The longest collective agreement in the fishing industry was signed
Representatives of the Icelandic Seafarers’ Union and the Union of Fishing Companies (SFS) have signed new collective agreements. These agreements are to run for ten years. The new agreement puts emphasis on wage increases in line with those implemented by the Workers’ Federation (SGS), increasing pension contributions and increasing the safety and health of workers. […]
Winter holiday: Wheels of monstrous proportions
Hot Wheels Monster Truck February 11, 11.30am & 6.30pm, February 12, 11.30am; Royal Arena, Hannemanns Allé 18-20, Cph S; DKK 280-661, ticketmaster.dk When an American gas-head put oversized wheels and a ridiculous suspension on his Ford 5250 pickup in 1975, he didn’t know he’d be paving the way for one of the craze of the […]
Etla: Finland should almost triple the net migration gain to 44,000
Statistics Finland has estimated that the annual net migration gain is currently around 15,000 people, and work-based immigration makes up the majority of immigration. Aki KangasharjuCEO of Etla, stated to STT on Friday. If immigration and emigration continued at the previous pace, the working-age population would shrink by almost a fifth by 2050, Etla warned. […]
Xinhua Middle East News Roundup at 2200 GMT, 23 January
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden on Monday that it should not expect Turkey’s support to join NATO after the Koran was burned outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. “Those who allow such shameful acts in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm cannot expect good news from us about NATO membership,” […]
Denmark is planning a major renovation of the fleet
Public-private cooperationAnne H Steffensen, head of Danish Maritime, leads the partnership, while the Ministry of Defense becomes deputy head. The new partnership will coordinate across government, industry, professional organizations and financial institutions. It initially had the task of developing recommendations regarding the Danish defense’s long-term warship needs – including building and maintaining these. “A close […]
What is A-Kasse in Denmark?
A-kasse is a Danish term that refers to an association of white-collar workers. The name is derived from the word arbejdskasse, which translates to “work box”. To become a member of an A-kasse, you must be employed in Denmark and pay tax in the country. A-kasse are regulated by the Danish government and are obliged […]
Labor shortage: the number of early retirements must be controlled, urges the head of the Danish Business Association
With a very scarce workforce on the one hand and a steadily increasing number of early retirements on the other hand, Dansk Erhverv has called for a working group to be set up after the general election, which must come up with recommendations within six months on how to manage the number of persons. participation […]
Saarikko: Finland may not be able to afford significant income tax reductions
“Now we need mutual trust.” Saarikko pointed out that the combination of substantial wage increases and income tax cuts would be dangerous, as it could further accelerate the rise in consumer prices. Juha MajanenOn Wednesday, the permanent state secretary of the Ministry of Finance defined moderate salary increases as increases in line with next year’s […]
The government increases social benefits to solve the cost of living crisis
Social benefits tied to the national pension will increase by 3.5 percent from August, when parliament approves an additional index revision in the spring. The increase in benefits is aimed at improving the purchasing power of low-income households and addressing the cost-of-living crisis caused by inflation. The new tax rate is valid until December and […]
While negotiations continue, SAS loses close to 100 million every day
After almost ten hours of negotiations yesterday, SAS and its pilots are back at the negotiating table today. After yesterday’s talks, Roger Klokset, chairman of SAS Pilot Group, said told TV2 he was “more or less optimistic.” This morning, when asked if an agreement will be reached today, he said replied: “I do not know. […]
Student loans for the fall semester can be withdrawn from August 1
Kela has sent the decisions on granting student loan guarantees for the coming academic year to 109,150 recipients of support and 1,200 recipients of adult education support. A decision on the loan guarantee will be sent to a student who has a support application, notification of change of circumstances or other pending matter when the […]
Total Defense – It is expected of you if the war comes PART 2
War trained without war placement Michael Malm from the Total Defense Department answers listener questions that have come after the section on the Total Defense. What can energetic pensioners do in the Swedish Armed Forces? What happens to all Swedes abroad? And is anyone expected to be able to take a weapon and go into […]
Explanation: Pensions are best secured by work-based immigration
The majority of people living in Finland would like an increase in work-based immigration in order to secure the financial stability of the pension system, according to the latest pension barometer of the Pension Security Agency (ETK). The majority of those who responded to the survey said they could survive on their pension income. 58 […]
FIFA issues decisions on foreign football players in Russia
The global football board has extended a rule that was originally introduced in March Foreign football players and coaching staff will have to unilaterally terminate their contracts with Russian clubs until the summer of 2023, FIFA has announced. The decision is an extension of a verdict that was first introduced in March after the outbreak […]
412: There’s a game going on that never seems to end
A complicated parliamentary week is coming to an end. We’re trying to hold your hand and figure out what happened and why. A historic budget vote The week began with the government and the Center Party agreeing on a new pension proposal. However, the proposal was stopped in committee and the tone was raised immediately. […]
The Minister of Finance meets with the press before the budget vote
Today, the Riksdag votes on the spring budget, but it is still unclear which alternative will win, or even how many will be voted on. Minister of Finance Mikael Damberg holds a press conference ahead of the decisive vote in the Riksdag to tell how the government plans to get its budget through. Listen to […]
The winner of the Grand Prix of the Helsinki International Ballet Competition is Yuka Masumoto
Competitors were divided into the junior series for dancers aged 15–19 and the senior class for dancers aged 20–25. A total of 62 dancers from 16 countries took part in the competition. In the final rounds Sat 4.6. and Sun 5.6. the 21 dancers selected for the finals performed both classical ballet repertoire and contemporary […]
Explanation: Expensive fuel restricts road trips and restaurant visits in Finland
Almost 40 percent of Finns are worried about rising energy prices, according to a survey by YouGov, a British market research and data analytics company. Respondents over the age of 45 said they were most concerned about energy price increases. At the same time, 23 percent of respondents said they had changed their daily habits […]
The Swedish Pensions Agency’s Daniel Barr: The pension group has served Sweden well
The Riksdag will soon make a decision on pensions and the Swedish Pensions Agency’s Director General Daniel Barr is strongly critical of the proposal from the government. The proposal, which is presented together with the Left Party and the Green Party, applies to guarantee supplements for the pensioners with the lowest income. According to Daniel […]
The Swedish Pensions Agency’s Daniel Barr: The pension group has served Sweden well
Pensions are expected to be a major issue in the autumn elections. At the same time, the Swedish Pensions Agency’s Director General Daniel Barr strongly criticizes the Government’s proposal for a guarantee supplement for the pensioners with the lowest income. According to Daniel Barr, the proposal, which is presented together with the Left Party and […]
408: Turkey sprinkles salt in S NATO wounds
Erdogan presents list of requirements Turkey stands its ground and does not intend to let Sweden and Finland into NATO. At least that’s what you say to the outside world. But is there any way for Sweden to work up the knot? Maybe the United States can help? The battle for pensions There is a […]
Finland signed a 10-year lease agreement for a floating gas terminal
Ministry of Employment and the Economy was revealed that the floating terminal will be commissioned next winter and will be located in the coastal area of Southern Finland. Excelerate Energia is committed to the project schedule, but admits it is challenging according to Saarikko. “Naturally, we will do our best to be ready to receive […]
Gasum Finland is seeking arbitration in a payment dispute with Gazprom
“Gasum does not accept Gazprom Export’s request to switch to ruble payments and will therefore not make payments in rubles or in accordance with the proposed payment arrangement. In addition, the companies have a significant dispute over other claims made under the agreement, the company said press release on tuesday. Gazprom has asked Gasum to […]
Russia stops supplying electricity to Finland
The suspension of power exports to the Nordic state comes after almost 10 days of non-payment The electricity supply from Russia to Finland was stopped on Saturday, RAO Nordic said in a statement and explained that it had not received any payment for electricity supplied to the country in May. “Unfortunately, we have to note […]
Households were urged to prepare for cuts in Russian gas supplies
While fossil gas users, both households and businesses, are reassured that their needs have so far been met, energy companies in the south-east are urging customers to look for alternative ways to heat their homes if Russia closes the faucet. Teemu HeinänenHowever, the head of Hamina Energy’s energy business says no exceptional measures are needed. […]
Right now: Agenda’s party leader debate
NATO, the riots, pensions, energy prices and the climate. These are the most important issues in the election year’s first debate in SVT’s Agenda tonight. The two-hour debate is led by Camilla Kvartoft and Anders Holmberg. Participating are Magdalena Andersson (S), Ebba Busch (KD), Nooshi Dadgostar (V), Ulf Kristersson (M), Annie Lööf (C), Johan Pehrson […]
STT: Nurses could not afford another strike
A protracted nurses ‘strike would have weighed heavily on the coffers of the nurses’ unions, Tehy and Super, STT said on Sunday, referring to documents from unions filed with the National Board of Patents and Registration. The financial situation of the unions is a strictly kept secret, but last year’s statements show that the unions […]
VR Finland will suspend freight traffic to Russia by the end of 2022
The termination of the contracts began on Tuesday. According to VR, part of the traffic may continue until the end of the year in accordance with the terms of the contract, if the other party so requests. The company pointed out that it would in principle have to terminate the agreements in accordance with the […]
The financing of Finnish startups again broke records
The amount of foreign capital investments in Finnish companies doubled only in a year. A total of 182 Finnish startups received private equity investments. Other foreign investors, such as foreign companies and individuals, invested a total of EUR 302 million in Finnish startups. Other Finnish investor groups each invested about 50 million: Finnish angel investors […]
Police closed Airiston Helm’s money laundering investigation, returning millions in cash
The Central Criminal Police (NBI) said on Wednesday that it has closed a preliminary investigation into suspected money laundering offenses involving Russian-owned Airsiton Helms in an investigation that began more than four years ago. The law enforcement authority announced that it would hand over approximately EUR 3.5 million in cash that was seized during a […]
The scam industry – Eva can not pay back
– I thought that maybe I could get a better pension. I’m 62 years old, I’m turning 63, so I thought it could… I understand that I’ll be such a poor pensioner anyway, because I have not worked one hundred percent, I have been home with children and been single. So then I thought maybe […]
The Sports Court explains the rejection of the Russian World Cup appeal
CAS has explained why it refused to lift a ban on Russia competing in international football The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has said that its decision to reject an appeal by Russia of their ban from competing in international football was due to concerns about theoretically damaging the integrity of international football if […]
Lintilä expects the EU to stop importing oil from Russia
“Black oil is currently turning into red blood in Ukraine,” he said. He acknowledged that the suspension of imports would lead to higher costs and lower living standards in the coming years, but stressed that energy flows must be cut off at any cost, at least temporarily in the light of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. […]
Now it’s time to review your tax return – last year’s statistics show a 170% increase in deductions for income-related expenses
Miscellaneous office work and telecommuting due to a coronavirus pandemic? Be sure to check your travel expenses and workspace reduction Kirsi Tuunala, A senior tax expert at the tax administration, points out that it is important for all individual taxpayers to check a pre-filled tax return carefully. If all the amounts and information are correct, […]
The Sports Court reacts to allegations of political pressure in the Russia case
The sports arbitration court responded to proposals in certain parts of the Russian media The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied that some of its referees refuse to consider appeals from the Russian Football Federation (RFU) due to political pressure. Reports Russia on Thursday quoted sources as saying that some CAS judges did […]
Russia is not looking for official Asian football relocation
Russian football executives are not considering moving to confederations outside Europe, according to an official Russia continues to see itself as part of the European football community and is not actively seeking to switch to Asia, according to Russian Football Union (RFU) official Maxim Mitrofanov. Reports in Russian media in recent days have suggested that […]
VR will resume cargo traffic to Russia
The state-owned railway company VR announced on Wednesday that it would resume freight traffic to Russia after a suspension a few days ago due to sanctions against British Russian Railways (RZD). The sanctions were based on Russia’s attack on Ukraine, but the Finnish railway company said that it had received a report from the British […]
Poles take advantage of Russia’s ban to book a World Cup place
Poland beat Sweden to book a place at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar Polish killer Robert Lewandowski was on target when his nation defeated a place at the 2022 World Cup with a victory over Sweden, after Russia was prevented from competing in the playoffs to reach Qatar. Attacks by Lewandowski and midfielder Piotr […]
The pressure is rising on Danish companies to leave Russia after Carlsberg’s departure
The pressure is rising on all Danish companies with Russian interests after Carlsberg’s decision to withdraw completely from the country in the wake of the Ukraine invasion and put all its assets up for sale. Most analysts agree that Carlsberg will be lucky to get back even a fraction of the value of $ 20 […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Unfriendly peoples, pension positivity and Covid pressure
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has changed Finland’s relations with its eastern neighbor. The latest developments on this front took place on Monday, when Moscow announced its intention to restrict the country’s citizens’ access to Russia. "unfriendly" countries, including Finland, report Evening paperBased on the Russian news agency Interfax. Revenge visa measures would apply to citizens […]
Pioneering new revolutionary office building Marmormolen
On Monday, work began on Marmormolen, a revolutionary new building. It is revolutionary because its structure will be made entirely of wood. Wood to be exact. The city had to be convinced, but after talking it through with the architects, the 28,000 sqm commercial building on eight floors – which will house AP Pension’s new […]
Nokian Tires: Streamlining production in Finland and the USA, but staying in Russia
Finnish tire manufacturer Nokian Tires said on Tuesday that it plans to increase production at its domestic and US plants, but will continue to produce passenger car tires at its plant in Russia. Nokia faced a public backlash after saying it did not intend to suspend operations in Russia, as many other international companies have […]
Stockmann sold the Helsinki flagship department store
The Finnish retailer Stockmann will sell the flagship department store property in the center of Helsinki to the pension company Keva for EUR 400 million, the company announced on Monday. Stockmann plans to continue its operations in the downtown store, at which time Keva paid approximately EUR 391 million at the time of the transaction […]
Stockmann sells the iconic department store for EUR 400 million to pay off its debts
The net return is about 4.2 percent. “We are delighted to have found a stable and reliable domestic owner for the property.” said Jari LatvanenCEO of Stockmann. Stockmann revealed that it will use the proceeds of the sale to repay in full the secured restructuring debt of more than EUR 342 million and the unsecured […]
Danish women have a higher level of education, but less valuable pensions than men
Again, the statistics show a big difference between men and women when it comes to making money. Despite the average woman performing better than her male counterpart in higher education, they still end up with less than men when it comes to their retirement. Great progress in recent decadesAccording to Statistics Denmark, more than 30 […]
Russian boxing giant warns traitors to change nationality
Former world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev predicted that athletes would not take the step Former world boxing champion and current Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev has predicted that Russian athletes will not commit “treason” and change citizenship to get around a ban on their participation in international competitions. In response to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, […]
Regulatory authority: Finnish financial sector "strong" solvency buffers against a weak outlook
According to the Financial Supervisory Authority (Fival), the strong capital position of the Finnish financial sector provides some protection against the deteriorating economic situation. It noted that the position of the country’s financial sector – including banking, occupational pensions, life and non-life insurance – remained "strong" at the end of 2021. However, Russia’s attack on […]
Finnish peat production will resume to replace Russian wood
Demand for peat in energy production has led the Finnish state-owned Neova Group (formerly Vapo) to reverse its autumn decision to stop production. Neova intends to resume the harvesting of energy peat as early as next summer in Eastern Finland, which is particularly affected by the uncertainty related to wood imports from Russia. The company […]
The World Bank approves $ 723 million in aid to Ukraine
“The package approved by the government consists of an additional $ 350 million loan and $ 139 million in guarantees, and will also mobilize $ 134 million in grant funding and $ 100 million in co-financing, resulting in a total of $ 723 million in support.” The fast-paced support will help the government provide important […]
The World Bank approves $ 723 million in aid to Ukraine
Washington [US]March 8 (ANI): On Monday, the World Bank approved a package of loans and grants of USD 723 million to Ukraine, providing state budget support in the midst of the total conflict with Russia. The international lender approved a supplementary budget support package for Ukraine, called the Financing of Recovery from Economic Emergency in […]
The funds trapped by Finns in Russia are hundreds of millions
Western sanctions against the Russian economic and financial system are essentially wiping out the value of Russian shares. Finnish Russian mutual funds have made losses of around EUR 600 million. Russia has closed the Moscow stock exchange to prevent capital flight. According to Helsingin Sanomat, this means that about 80,000 Finns are trapped in mutual […]
Russia is appealing to the CAS against the FIFA World Cup suspension
London [UK]March 4 (ANI): The Russian Football Federation said on Thursday that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decisions of FIFA and UEFA to prevent Russian national teams from international competitions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Football Federation said in a statement that it will […]
Maersk suspends all shipments to Russia
Medicine and help are flowing to continue The exemption from the suspension, Maersk wrote, involves the transport of food, medicine and humanitarian aid. Maersk operates shipping routes to Skt. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Novorossiysk, Vladivostok and Vostochny. The suspension will cover all the Russian ports mentioned above.
Russian football managers react to UEFA and FIFA suspension
The Russian Football Association (RFU) has reacted after UEFA and FIFA closed all Russian teams from their competitions The Russian Football Federation (RFU) says it reserves the right to challenge the decision of the governing bodies FIFA and UEFA to suspend Russian teams from all their competitions due to the ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. […]
Norway’s state wealth fund will freeze its investments in Russia and sell its Russia holdings
The Norwegian government has decided that Norway‘s sovereign wealth fund (the world’s largest fund) will freeze its investments in Russia and intends to sell its Russia stake in full. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has received many strong reactions this weekend. On Sunday, several countries, including Sweden and Denmark, announced that they would send weapons to […]
Norway’s state wealth fund will freeze its investments in Russia and sell its Russia holdings
The Norwegian government has decided that Norway‘s sovereign wealth fund (the world’s largest fund) will freeze its investments in Russia and intends to sell its Russia stake in full. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has received many strong reactions this weekend. On Sunday, several countries, including Sweden and Denmark, announced that they would send weapons to […]
The Finnish government intends to ease the rise in energy prices
The Finnish government has outlined a number of temporary measures due to rising energy prices. the Treasury minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) said at a news conference that the most effective measure is to increase the maximum deduction that taxpayers can apply for on business trips and back. The maximum reduction for travel expenses between home […]
Cross-country ski professor HC Holmberg on the research behind Swedish ski success
His real name is Hans-Christer Holmberg, and he is also head of research and development for the Swedish Olympic Committee SOK, where he acts as a link between the research world and the active athletes and coaches. We also get to know how HC Holmberg himself uses his knowledge in the ski track, and about […]
The WADA president criticizes the CAS decision on Valieva
WARSAW, February 15 (Xinhua) – The President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Witold Banka on Tuesday called for the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to lift the temporary suspension of figure skaters from the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). Kamila Valieva “very controversial.” Valieva had been provisionally banned on February 8 […]
Russian officials respond after the Valieva test delayed the debt
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) says that Kamila Valieva’s doping test was sent to a Stockholm lab in due course. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has insisted that it was not the fault of delays in Kamila Valieva’s doping test after appearing to have been blamed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Court of […]
Russia has hijacked the Beijing Games, furious US anti-doping chief
USADA CEO Travis Tygart also claimed that Russia has “stolen the moment from pure athletes” in the Chinese capital for the “sixth games in a row” The head of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Travis Tygart claimed that Russia has “hijacked” the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 and has “stolen the moment from pure athletes” […]
Anti-doping officials explain mysterious Valieva test delays
Officials at RUSADA have issued a statement after figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance Information about the positive doping test result for the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was delayed due to problems caused by Covid-19 at a laboratory in Stockholm, according to an explanation to the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). […]
Finland’s retirement age is declining
He will retire in Finland later than in previous years. Figures from the Finnish Center for Pensions show that last year people left the labor force and retired on average six months later than their retiring colleagues in 2020. The average retirement age in 2021 was 62.4 years. This change is largely explained by the […]
The Oulu court declared the technology company Uros bankrupt
The Oulu District Court declared the technology company Uros bankrupt on Tuesday, confirming to Yle by e-mail. The state finance company Finnvera, the pension insurance company Ilmarinen and the banks Nordea and Oulun Osuuspankki had filed a joint application to declare the company insolvent. The male had challenged the application, saying it was in talks […]
Norway’s Johaug wins first gold in Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 (updated)
CHONGLI, Zhangjiakou, February 5 (Xinhua) – Norway’s Therese Johaug won first gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center this Saturday. Johaug, Vancouver 2010 Olympic relay gold medalist, finished in 44 minutes and 13.7 seconds. The reigning world champion, who missed PyeongChang 2018 due to doping suspension, won his very […]
Norway’s Johaug wins first gold in the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022
CHONGLI, Zhangjiakou, February 5 (Xinhua) – Norway’s Therese Johaug won first gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at the National Cross-Country Skiing Center this Saturday. Johaug, Vancouver 2010 Olympic gold medalist, finished with 44 minutes 13.7 seconds. The reigning world champion, who missed PyeongChang 2018 due to doping suspension, won his very first individual […]
2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen, Vitpilen debuts with new styling
Husqvarna has unveiled its lineup for international markets that includes three updated naked motorcycles – Svartpilen 125, Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401. All three motorcycles are manufactured by Bajaj Auto in India at the company’s facility in Chakan, Maharashtra. The Swedish brand is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTM, which is an alliance partner of […]
China seeks breakthrough in cross-country skiing
by Sportswriters Sun Zhe, Huang Haoran CHONGLI, CHINA, JANUARY 28 (Xinhua) – When China unveils a 12-member cross-country team for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Thursday, eyes on whether China can make a breakthrough in such a long term are a weakness. Dinigeer Yilamujiang, 21, is the most notable name in the women’s team […]
23 million people in Afghanistan are experiencing acute hunger, says the Norwegian Refugee Council
According to an NRC report, economic measures imposed on Afghanistan are preventing aid organizations from transferring funds to and within the country, which is preventing emergency aid, Tolo News reports. According to the report, it will be impossible for humanitarian organizations to help millions of people in need with humanitarian aid unless the U.S. Treasury […]
Russia’s Norilsk Nickel greener in 2021
The company continued to implement its ESG strategy, which aims to reduce its environmental impact in its operating areas. In 2021, Kola’s MMC metallurgical store in Monchegorsk was closed on March 20, after which all the copper concentrate previously processed at this plant has been sent to the Norilsk division for further processing. As a […]
The City of Espoo is preparing to sell the Espoo hospital property – the hospital will continue to operate as before
Preparations for the sale of the Espoo Hospital share were mainly made during the autumn of 2021. The precondition for the transaction was that the new owner must have a local government in Finland. Ten bids were received, six of which made it to the second round. There was also great international interest in the […]
The number of defaults will decrease for the first time in 13 years
The number of defaulting consumers in Finland decreased last year for the first time since the figures provided by Asiakastieto, a financial data service company, in 2008. The data showed that at the end of 2021, there were a total of 389,300 people in insolvency pensions, which is about 2,900 less than 12 months earlier […]
Damn, the football audience is collapsing again
The Premier League match between Tottenham and Watford has been stopped by a medical emergency in the crowd? weeks after a match between the Hornets and Chelsea was interrupted by a spectator who suffered a cardiac arrest. In scenes that were almost unparalleled before this season, a Premier League match has been canceled for the […]
HS: Most Finns would suspend asylum applications if hit by a hybrid attack
About one in six (17%) of respondents thought that the country should continue to receive asylum applications. One-fifth of the respondents, on the other hand, did not have an opinion on the matter. According to the daily, the answers varied significantly depending on the political position. The suspension of the reception of asylum applications if […]
The Danish pension company is pushing the airline over employee rights
Deadline December 20th According to the AP, Wizz Airs CEO József Varadi stated in 2020 that the airline is against unions because they are killing businesses. In addition to the AP, 12 other investors are also considering their investment due to the labor rights issue. “Ultimately, respect for workers’ rights is about passenger safety. There […]
Omikron explodes in neighboring countries – so it spreads here
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health sees how hospital admissions are increasing, and that almost as many 45-65 year olds are admitted to covid as pensioners. Forecasts are difficult to make for omikron, but the data available so far show a faster spread than delta. In Denmark, about ten percent of the cases are in […]
Friday Magazines: Call Interruptions, Middle Income Problems, and Freezing Rain
Finnish smart tire company Oura suffers from customer backlash on social media, reports Helsingin sanomat newspaper. The company’s third-generation product was released this fall, but it’s hard for customers to get their hands on. Rings have been seen on the fingers of some high-profile celebrities, creating huge demand, but that now seems to be the […]
The University of Tampere will lay off 107 people from support services
University of Tampere on Monday reported that 39 employees have resigned or retired since the start of negotiations, while 27 people accepted the pension package struck in the negotiations. 46 more people will be transferred to Certia, which serves the universities in Joensuu and Vaasa. The number of employees who will not be offered new […]
The University of Tampere is laying off more than 100 people
The University of Tampere announced on Monday that 107 employees will be laid off after the end of the co-operation negotiations with employee representatives. The university said in a statement that the workers concerned could choose a redundancy package if they so wished and would also be offered adjustment support. About 39 people had already […]
APN Podcast: Taxing the Gig Economy
Application-based, on-demand companies like Wolt are shaping the relationship between employees and companies. This week, the Yle Points All Points North podcast sheds light on the statutory payments of gig employees under Finnish law. "It’s a very good way to work and earn an income, but you need to know the facts before you start […]
The European Commission promises to create tools to combat the use of people for political purposes
“As part of the European Union’s joint response to state-sponsored instrumentalization of people at the EU’s external borders with Belarus, the Commission and the High Representative are today proposing measures to prevent and restrict traffickers who smuggle or trafficking in human beings. to support Member States affected by such hybrid attacks, “the Commission said. “In […]
The Swedish Parliament approves the first female Prime Minister
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – On Wednesday, the Swedish Parliament approved Magdalena Andersson as the country’s first female Prime Minister, and pointed to the Minister of Finance who recently became the new leader of the Social Democratic Party. Andersson was hired to replace Stefan Lofven as party leader and prime minister, roles he released earlier this year. […]
War on corona: setbacks begin with increased vaccination capacity and suspension of health guarantee
It’s a flurry of activity out there where the whole country is apparently struggling to make sure we do not have to follow people like Holland and Austria into a lockdown before Christmas. It is “full turbo” with the effort to give the nation a third vaccination plug, is the battle cry from newly elected […]
Tax office: Wage income increased by 5% compared to 2020, Tampere sees the most
Wage income in Finland increased by more than five per cent in January-October this year compared to the corresponding period last year, according to figures published by the Tax Administration on Monday. The figures present income register data by municipality and reveal that wages increased during the review period in all six of Finland’s largest […]
Drunk driving in Denmark is expensive, but imprisonment is unlikely – global study
The Christmas season is on its way – a time associated with a huge increase in the consumption of decorations, markets, biscuits and alcohol. With the latter comes a rapid increase in drunk driving, as thousands drive home amazed from their Christmas lunch-party lunch, often without remembering how they got home the next morning. 12. […]
Sweden plays itself out – must beat Spain
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a seat on the bench and Dejan Kulusevski takes a seat at the top together with Alexander Isak. It is one of two changes in the starting eleven from the loss against Georgia when Sweden tonight plays away in the decisive World Cup qualifier against Spain. The second change is that Albin […]
372: The requirements for releasing Magdalena Andersson
Stefan Löfven has submitted his resignation as Prime Minister and a new round of Speakers has taken over. The Social Democrats’ new party leader Magdalena Andersson is the one who is first given the task of trying to form a government – but the road there can be difficult as both the Center Party, the […]
Nooshi Dadgostar’s demands: Raise pensions
Today, Speaker Andreas Norlén began work on forming a government through talks with all party leaders. The Left Party’s Nooshi Dadgostar pointed out that it can be a long process before Sweden gets a new government. One of V’s demands is that pensions be increased.
