Tag: Power outage
Amid blasphemy and bankruptcies, religious extremism continues to dominate politics in Pakistan
Islamabad [Pakistan]March 27 (ANI): Religious extremism and blasphemy have been used to serve political ends in Pakistan since its inception and it continues even now that the country is facing an unprecedented financial crisis, European Times reported. The democratic government and even the powerful army of Pakistan cannot dare to ignore Islamists. There has been […]
Xinhua World News Roundup at 0030 GMT, 25 February
LOS ANGELES – The powerful winter storm continued to batter the western US state of California on Friday, with heavy rain, snowfall and strong winds causing road closures, flooding, power outages and other damage. The cold and slow-moving storm is expected to wreak havoc on Saturday. An earlier storm that started in the western United […]
A technical fault temporarily cut off electricity for 50,000 Helsinki residents
The power outages only lasted a short time, but affected several neighborhoods and caused the Prisma market to close.
Finnish politicians demand electricity retailers to adjust the prices of fixed-term contracts
“There is freedom of contract in Finland and the signed contracts are binding, but companies have the opportunity and also the responsibility to proactively bear social responsibility and meet people halfway,” he reasoned. About 130,000 Finnish households signed a new electricity contract during a time when the price of electricity exceeded 30 cents per kilowatt […]
They announce a power outage to Ásbrú and Höfn
On the night of January 26, there will be a power outage in Ásbrú, Höfn and the surrounding area will be without electricity and cold water. The reason is the repair of a fault found in the Ásbrú substation. According to the Reykjanesbær website, there will be a power outage to Ásbrú while replacing the […]
The risk of a power outage is low, says Fingrid
Meteorologists do not expect cold in January.
Train delays are expected throughout Finland due to the power outage on the Helsinki line
An electrical fault in the railway practically stopped the trains in the capital region on Monday morning.
Finland may resort to continuous power outages this winter
Finland may have to resort to cyclical shutdowns next winter as a result of the European energy crisis. In 2021, electricity prices rose, and the war in Ukraine has further disrupted the energy market. "The availability of electricity largely depends on weather conditions and electricity production. It can be difficult to predict in the long […]
Shelter – this is what you need to know if the war comes PART 2
The dog in the shelter Anders Johannesson from MSB answers listener questions about the shelters. Can the dog come along? When can you leave the shelter? And where in my house can I sit to withstand a rocket attack? Don’t miss the shelter section! Click here to get to the first big section on shelters […]
Communication – When the mobile phone stops working
Who is responsible for the mobile network working? It is the responsibility of the various operators to ensure that the mobile networks in Sweden work. Hear the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency’s Mikael Ejner explain how our mobile networks work and what is required for a disruption to become serious. Erik also finds out why […]
There may be power outages of up to 2 hours in Finland this winter
Europe fears a historically difficult winter as the war in Ukraine disrupts its energy supply. As the continent weans itself from Russian fossil fuels, sourcing alternatives has proven difficult, meaning energy regulation and restrictions may be one possible solution. When Europe prepares for the cold with energy regulation, it is possible that Finland will have […]
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 […]
This will happen in the event of a nuclear accident in Sweden
New contingency zones around Sweden’s nuclear power plant on 1 July As of 1 July, Sweden has three new contingency zones around each nuclear power plant. An inner zone of up to 5 km an outer zone of 25 km and a planning zone of up to 100 km. Hear Jan Johansson from the Swedish […]
As long as the food in Sweden is enough in wartime
Who is responsible for the food supply if there is a crisis or war Sweden’s food supply is completely dependent on other countries and a major disruption to the import of food as well as fuel and manure can have devastating consequences. Hear Camilla Eriksson from FOI about the responsibility for Swedish food preparedness and […]
The trick that makes you spread lies about Sweden
Influence campaigns, deep fake and misinformation How do you recognize an influence operation, who is behind it and how does it go when you become a pawn in the game? Erik Blix finds out how it goes when foreign power tricks us into sharing fabricated stories that will destroy Sweden. Participating are Brit Stakson, media […]
ÖB Micael Bydén: This is how Sweden will be defended in a military attack
Can Sweden defend itself? In a situation where Sweden is at war or facing danger of war, the country must be able to defend itself. Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén explains what Sweden’s military preparedness looks like right now, what an attack on Sweden could look like, which areas in the country are considered militarily strategically important […]
This is what a cyber attack on Sweden might look like
Ongoing cyber attacks against Sweden Sweden’s security paradigm is that the country should act as if we have already been hacked by a foreign power. But what does a potential enemy want to achieve? And how does it work? IT security expert Ann-Marie Eklund Löwinder and the head of Sweden’s cyber defense Patrik Ahlgren participate […]
To escape from a war or a catastrophe – it is expected of you
What do you take with you when you escape? If you have to flee from a fire, explosion or, worst of all, a war, there is something you should know: how do I get information about where I am going? Who decides when it’s time to leave home and what should I take with me? […]
The Expert: How to do it in a nuclear attack
Ordinary basements and shelters protect against radioactive fallout To prepare for the unthinkable. With that attitude, Erik tackles this section and finds out everything he needs to know about the atomic bomb. Nuclear weapons expert Martin Goliath at the Swedish Defense Research Agency explains both how a nuclear weapon works but also what it could […]
Shelter – this is what you need to know if the war is coming
This is what the rules say: Must be fully functional in 48 hours If we are to survive a bombing, we must go underground. But for everyone who needs to get a place, the bikes must be out, people in and once there, you must have what you need to survive for a couple of […]
Russia cuts off electricity from Finland; the industry group sees a NATO link
The Russian state-owned company RAO Nordic cut off all electricity exports to Finland at the beginning of Saturday. Russian electricity is no longer coming to Finland, as the Finnish state-owned electricity company Fortum had already suspended the import of electricity to Imatra at the eastern border. The state grid company Fingrid had also restricted the […]
Finland should prepare for Russian cyber attacks, Traficom says
Finland’s possible application for NATO membership could increase Russia’s cyber security threats, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency warns Traficom. Traficom’s director of cybersecurity referred to events, including a wave of cyber-attacks in Estonia about 15 years ago after the removal of a Soviet military statue in Tallinn. Sauli Pahlman said an increase in such […]
After clashes – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister resigns
Sri Lanka reports that at least 78 people were injured in clashes with security forces in connection with government-critical demonstrations. Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe economic crisis, with power outages and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, which has caused the population to react. A state of emergency prevails, which, among other things, gives […]
Crazyer than Christmas: Living our lives to the fullest
One of the many amazing things about running an English-language theater in Denmark for 40 years is that many actors and directors have come to work with me, and it is fascinating to see the city and its culture through their eyes. Right now I am performing the one-woman play ‘Shirley Valentine’ at Sorte Hest […]
Money – four ways to pay in a crisis
How much cash should I have at home and what denominations? Nearly 90% of all transactions in Sweden are made by card and if that system is shut down, alternatives are needed. Erik sorts out how much cash should be in the mattress, in what denominations and also what other ways you can ensure that […]
Total defense – it is expected of you if there is a war in Sweden
Increased preparedness in case of danger of war = total defense is activated In a situation where the government decides that there will be increased preparedness in Sweden, your everyday life will be affected. Michael Malm, who works with total defense issues at the Swedish Armed Forces, talks about who becomes a soldier, when you […]
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In a crisis, you need to know how long the water, food and medicine must last. And there is a plan to give you reports. But that plan rests entirely on you having what it takes. Both cyber attacks and natural disasters can knock out the electricity grid and with it our most common means […]
Sri Lanka closes embassies in Norway, Iraq, Consulate General in Australia from April 30 as economic crisis continues
Colombo [Sri Lanka]April 5 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis in the country, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday decided to close its embassies in Norway and Iraq together with the Consulate General in Sydney, Australia with effect from April 30. “Following a recent decision by the Cabinet of […]
Civil shelters in need of care and maintenance
Civil protection can only provide the protection designed for them if they are regularly serviced and maintained. At the moment, this may not be the case for many private institutions, and according to the Finnish Rescue Association SPEK, a change is needed. Finland has an extensive civil protection network, the purpose of which is to […]
Right now: Latest news about the power outage in Chernobyl
The former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine is without electricity. According to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, there is currently no increased radiation risk for humans and the environment, neither in Ukraine nor in Sweden. Hear the latest about developments in the war and around the nuclear power plant from Ekot’s foreign reporter Beatrice […]
There is no further investigation into the collision of the Pool Sea pool, the safety authority says
The Finnish Safety Investigation Board (Otkes) announced on Monday that it does not intend to launch a larger investigation last month into the circumstances of the collision between Viking Line’s ferry and parts of the Port of Helsinki, including the Pool Area. The authority published the results of a preliminary investigation into the case, according […]
Viking Line denies liability for damages to the Pool Pool
CEO of Viking Line Jan Hanses told the Helsinki District Court on Thursday that the captain of MS Gabriella would not have been able to prevent the accident last month. He argued that this means that the company is not liable to pay damages to the Pool Sea Pool. On January 12, the ship’s power […]
Satellite losses show threats to solar storms for Tech
Washington – As if we did not have enough to worry about: Some scientists warn of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life from a super-big solar storm. These eruptions from the sun, which emit energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas, known as “flares”, are unpredictable and […]
Solar storms have been shown to pose major risks to technology
Washington – As if we did not have enough to worry about: Some scientists warn of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life from a super-big solar storm. These eruptions from the sun, which emit energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas, known as “flares”, are unpredictable and […]
The snowstorm over the weekend will cause little damage
When on Saturday "Valtteri" the blizzard caused less damage than feared, and it will take days to remove the massive snowfall that disrupted public transport on Sunday. Road conditions are poor everywhere except Lapland. Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) said that there were possible disruptions to both tram and bus timetables on Sunday. The City of […]
Blizzard hits Finland: First “code red” traffic warning issued, flights canceled
Meteorologists warned on Saturday that this winter’s biggest snowstorm to date could wreak havoc and blast transport most of Finland, especially on the south coast. A snowstorm called Valtter could bring up to 30 to 40 inches of clumps to some areas this weekend. Several flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport between Saturday afternoon and Sunday […]
The popular Helsinki seaside pool was damaged in a recent berth collision with Viking Line
According to the city and the seaside company, the berth of the Port of Helsinki and parts of the Pool Sea Pool building were damaged after Viking Line’s ship collided with the structures about two weeks ago. On January 12, the ship’s power outage caused MS Gabriella to drift into the dock and slowly collided […]
Swedish power plants use oil to keep the lights on
A Swedish power plant that is crucial in keeping the country’s lights on used almost eight times more oil last year when the energy crisis increased demand for the dirtiest fuels. It is the latest proof of how the fight against global warming has ended up in the back seat when Europe is facing a […]
Snow, winds and slippery roads challenge motorists and pedestrians in Finland
“A storm arrives from lunch, bringing snowfall that makes road weather difficult in southern Finland”, Heikki Sinisalo, Meteorologist on duty at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, stated To STT on Sunday. The Rescue Department of Southwest Finland has encouraged locals to prepare for storm winds with gusts of up to 25 meters per second early Monday. […]
See: The cause of the collision of the Viking Line ferry in Helsinki is being investigated
According to the company, the Viking Line ferry MS Gabriella, which collided with the pier in the Port of Helsinki on Wednesday, will be out of service for a month due to repairs. The ship, which was carrying about 200 passengers at the time of the accident, was embarking on a regular voyage to Stockholm […]
Cases of social media censorship decreased by 35 percent in 2021
The annual review shows that Africa is the most censored region in the world, accounting for almost 53% of all cases in 2021. The majority of social media closures occurred during political events such as demonstrations (37% of cases) or elections (21%). Countries that blocked social media in 2021: Although censorship numbers were lower in […]
The Taliban offer wheat instead of money for labor to deal with unemployment
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 25 (ANI): The Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan has announced it will offer wheat to thousands of people in exchange for work, a media report said. Through the plan, the Taliban aim to employ almost 40,000 men in Kabul. The plan will be implemented in several major cities in Afghanistan, Dawn reported. […]
They live in the world’s most dangerous weather
Extreme heat is the most dangerous weather that harvests the most human lives. In the summer of 2021, it was more than 50 degrees hot in six countries in the Middle East. Here, the climate crisis is already a fact. But in Iraq, for example, the electricity grids are mostly like tangled balls and there […]
Ten EU states support France in fishing queue with Great Britain
Eleven EU members, including France, have signed a joint declaration against Britain on how it has handled fishing licenses after Brexit. Germany, Spain and Italy, along with Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden, joined France in condemning the British response to French fishing license requests. “We urge the United Kingdom to provide […]
Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp closed for the second time this week
Downdetector, a site that monitors reports of power outages on the Internet, said these application outages were reported to some global users. Facebook took its Twitter handle to share: “We are aware that some people are having difficulty using our apps and products. We are working to get things back to normal as soon as […]
Facebook services online again when suspended due to configuration changes to trunk routers
“Our engineering teams have learned that configuration changes to the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic between server centers caused problems that interrupted this communication. This network traffic disruption had a staggered effect on our data center communication, which brought our service to a halt,” the engineers said. “Our services are now online and we […]
Report: Finland reacts too late to security threats from climate change
Climate change poses several different security threats to Finland in the future, says the Institute for International Affairs. The report has been commissioned by the government and examines the possible effects of climate change on Finland and Finnish society until 2035, when Finland is committed to being carbon neutral. The report – published on Tuesday […]
Right now: Gävle and Dalarna have been hit by floods after the night’s rain
The heavy rain that fell over Gävleborg and Dalarna during Tuesday night has caused floods in several places. Roads, shopping centers, municipal properties and private homes have been flooded and damaged by the water masses. In Koppslahyttan, outside Borlänge, a bridge has also collapsed. Local traffic has also been affected and in central Gävle, city […]
Power outage interrupts case of woman joining Islamists
The woman is accused of having joined the Islamic State organization in Syria and in doing so violated several provisions of the criminal law section on terrorism-related crimes. The woman denies guilt, and in court she does not appear in a way that would match a stereotypical notion of an Islamist. She is wearing a […]
Power outages, train cancellations when Storm Vieno hits Finland
Storm Vieno cut off power to more than 60,000 households in more than 100 municipalities by Tuesday afternoon, according to data released by the energy body Energy industry. Strong winds felled trees throughout western and central Finland throughout the Tuesday morning storm. To date, the strongest gust was recorded at 6.00 in Kaskinen on the […]
Coronapas problems have been solved – Danes can see test results again
Since Tuesday, there have been problems with showing the test results on sundhed.dk and in the corona passport. But it appears to be resolved Wednesday morning. It writes the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in a press release. It was a power outage and network problems that were to blame for the problems when on Tuesday […]
Here is the status of coronapas problems
Since Tuesday, there have been problems with showing the test results on sundhed.dk and in the corona passport. But it appears to be resolved Wednesday morning. It writes the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in a press release. It was a power outage and network problems that were to blame for the problems when on Tuesday […]
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Our preparedness for payments in the event of a major IT or power outage is not good enough, according to a research project from Karlstad-based MSB, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. What is needed are more “offline solutions” that will work even if the internet and electricity networks are down. “What has become clear in […]
80,000 consumers in Copenhagen were without electricity for an hour
The power is back in Copenhagen after a breakdown of almost an hour. This is stated by Energinet on Twitter. Approximately 80,000 consumers in Copenhagen were without power from 10.19 to 11.07 on Wednesday. – The power is back in Copenhagen. At 11.07, the supply to approximately 80,000 consumers was restored. – They have been […]
80,000 consumers in Copenhagen are without electricity
Approximately 80,000 consumers in Copenhagen have been without power since 10.19 on Wednesday. It informs Energinet on Twitter around 11 o’clock. – The error occurred at Energinet’s station in Bellahøj. We are working hard to get the power back. – We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Radius Elnet, which is responsible for the […]
Right now: Alarm about fire in fireworks factory
At 18.37 on Friday, the rescue service received an alarm about a fire in a fireworks factory on Svarvaregatan in Ljungby. According to a caller to SOS, there must have been thunder on the spot and lightning must have struck the building. In connection with this, a thick black smoke must have arisen and several […]
Telia does not have enough reserve power for the mobile network
In several places in the country, Telia does not have enough reserve power in its mobile network that is required in the event of a power outage, reports DN. The newspaper reports on a time when the telephone stopped working after only one hour, despite the fact that the telephone network must by law be […]
Telia does not have sufficient reserve power for the mobile network
In several places in the country, Telia does not have enough reserve power in its mobile network that is required in the event of a power outage, reports DN. The newspaper reports on a time when the telephone stopped working after only one hour, despite the fact that the telephone network must by law be […]
Evidence in the Tibet case lay in waste containers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
He was otherwise thoroughly questioned in January, but the newly found material apparently calls for an explanation. The Tibet Commission is investigating police handling of a series of official Chinese visits. It must find out why the police have several times made sure that critical protesters were not visible to the guests. One question in […]
Cold shock over in Texas – prosecutors start investigation into electricity supply
The last cold snap is now over in Texas, which during the week was hit by extreme weather, power outages and disturbances in the water supply. Electricity customers with variable electricity prices have received extremely high bills, following the recent shortage of electricity in the state. The New York Times reports on a private person […]
Hour-long queues to get water in Houston: “Tough and cold”
There are still major problems with the water supply in Texas in the southern United States after the extreme winter weather and all the long power outages earlier this week. In Houston, there are special help centers where residents can get water. Even before opening, the traffic jams were long. “It has been tough and […]
Houston Mayor: “Electricity Crimes Could Have Been Avoided”
The many and long power outages during the extreme weather this week could have been avoided, says Sylvester Turner, mayor of Houston who already ten years ago wrote a bill where he demanded enough reserves in the Texas energy system to prevent blackouts and power outages. Most Texas residents have returned electricity to their homes, […]
Tuesday’s Issues: Blizzard Attacks, Corona Variation Concerns, Feed the Flying Squirrels
The winter storm that hit the southern and central parts of the country overnight has brought heavy snowfall, bumps and dangerous driving conditions. Meteorologist Hannu Valta The Finnish Meteorological Institute told the daily Evening paper expect 30-40 centimeters of fresh snow, in some places up to half a meter accumulation of still higher depreciation and […]
Thousands of households without electricity due to the snowstorm in Västernorrland
Early on Tuesday morning, almost 6,000 households in Västernorrland are without electricity, according to Eon. Above all, there is no electricity in the area around Kramfors and the forecast is that they will have to wait. “It can take a while before the power comes back on and as soon as it is safe to […]
Municipalities close schools in snowstorm – “Serious situation”
The preparedness is great for the extensive snowstorm that is expected, especially in Västernorrland, tonight and into the night. For the first time in at least ten years, SMHI has issued a class 3 warning regarding snowfall. “We can expect that we will have a serious situation, especially tomorrow morning when all this snow has […]
Heavy snow, bright cold in this week’s forecast
The second full week of 2021 is roaring like a lion – or a snow leopard? By Monday night, a large low-pressure system will bring snowstorms to much of western Finland. Heavy snow takes effect in up to 21 meters per second. The wind blows the western seas between Hanko and Vaasa. Yle meteorologist Joonas […]
The storm hits Finland
The Finnish Meteorological Institute issued a storm warning on Finnish land and sea areas on Thursday. The strongest gusts of wind are expected after Thursday at noon on the north coast of Ostrobothnia and Satakunta, and the gusts are expected to reach storm readings of up to 25 meters per second and with heavy rainfall. […]
Criticism of alarm companies – blinds faults with equipment
Despite the fact that several municipalities received security alarms that contained errors, they have not received any information from the company Tunstall. Instead, the error was discovered by a municipality in connection with a person with a security alarm dying last year, this reveals SVT Nyheter today. The error meant that the alarms in connection […]
The National Food Administration: risk of food shortages for school children and the elderly in the event of a new crisis
Food shortages could affect the elderly in special housing and children in school in a crisis. Only four out of ten municipalities have a contingency plan for food supply to commercial kitchens in schools and homes for the elderly. The National Food Administration says that the corona pandemic has clarified shortcomings in civil preparedness and […]
Power outages on the whole of Gotland
The whole of Gotland was without electricity at 2.20 pm on Friday. According to Geab, it is the connection to the mainland that has been broken – the reason for this is not yet known. Preliminarily, the power is expected to be back within an hour.
Storm Aila, Nokia and Burger King; Finland in the world press
The impact of Covid 19 was revealed as the turnover of Finnish industry was reported to have decreased by 10.3% in July from the previous year. All major industries suffered in the midst of the pandemic, with the forest industry declining the most by 19.2% from the previous year. At the same time, the Finnish […]
Thursday’s papers: High winds and extensive power outages, impact of new budget plans
Nearly all of the country’s newspapers on Thursday headlined a storm that hit the country’s western parts overnight, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. Helsinki tabloid Evening News reports that winds had been measured at more than 30 meters per second on the west coast and described severe weather "very dangerous". According to the paper, […]
The strongest storm of the year could reduce electricity and water in some areas
Finland prepared on Wednesday before the arrival of the strongest storm of the year. Forecasters say trees could be felled, power lines cut off and roofs could be in danger due to the storm. The storm is expected to cause winds of up to 25 meters per second on Wednesday and maintain strength even when […]
“It may be a good idea to avoid going out for no reason,” advises the meteorologist
“The storm is unusually strong for this season. Typically, such severe low-pressure storms occur later in the fall and winter. There are still leaves on the trees, and the land has not yet frozen on the ground, which makes the storm more impressive than the winter storms, ”said Ville Siiskonen, on duty at the Finnish […]
The autumn storm swept over Finland on Wednesday
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), an unusually strong autumn storm is scheduled to arrive in Finland on Wednesday. The storm is expected to cause power outages caused by wind-felled trees as well as very harsh conditions at sea. In its forecast, the FMI said that a large storm system would reach the west […]
