Tag: Riga
The army has too few soldiers to defend Denmark, says top general
A top general in the army has warned that Denmark’s military is not fulfilling its commitment to NATO and will be inadequate in the event of war, This is reported by TV2. General Henrik Lyhne pointed to serious problems in the defense as a result of a lack of soldiers and equipment. “This is an […]
Explosion in a new building in Garðabær
On Friday afternoon, a fire broke out in an apartment building under construction in Garðabær, Ásabraut. Two gas cylinders on the roof of the building exploded. Fortunately, the building was empty and no one was injured. In the video sent to the news agency by Brynjar Þór Sverrisson, one of the cylinders exploded before the […]
Finland starts building a fence on the border with Russia
Finland has begun building a 200-kilometer-long fence on the border with Russia to prevent Moscow from using migrant flows for political purposes. This comes as Finnish MPs vote on Wednesday afternoon to speed up the process to join the NATO military alliance. Terrain work would begin on Tuesday “with forest clearance and will proceed in […]
More than 600,000 Germans signed a petition to end heavy weapons supplies to Ukraine as 10,000 demonstrated in Berlin for peace
Notables including former Vice President of the European Commission Gunter Verheugen, former Brigadier General Erich Vadpress corps Franz Alt and Gisela Marxpoliticians Oskar Lafontaine and Jürgen Todenhoferand political scientists Come on Funke and Ulrike Guerot were among the first to sign the petition. The authors of the petition stated that “with the support of the […]
Sweden sends Leopard tanks to Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The Swedish government said Friday that the country will supply Ukraine with “about 10” Leopard 2 tanks as well as air defense systems. “At Germany’s initiative and after discussions in what we call the ‘leopard family’, we have decided to deliver Swedish Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in close coordination, […]
I-League: Ajay Chhetri’s strike helps RoundGlass Punjab FC beat NEROCA FC 1-0
Imphal (Manipur) [India]February 21 (ANI): I-League title contenders RoundGlass Punjab FC picked up three more vital points, beating NEROCA FC 1-0 at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal. RoundGlass Punjab are back on 40 points with Sreenidi Deccan, who currently hold the top spot thanks to their superior head-to-head record over Staikos Vergeti’s side. It […]
A fire in a nursing home in Reykjavík
According to RÚV, the capital region fire brigade was called to a fire at Vatnagarðar 18 in Reykjavík. According to Jóhann Viggó Jónsson, the duty officer of the fire department, firefighters were able to enter the burning building and successfully evacuate five people. The fire broke out in a room in Betra líf, a transitional […]
Tiotusentals dör i Ukraina medan väst ser på
I en nyligen kolumnskrev militäranalytiker William Astore, “[Congressman] George Santos är ett symptom på en mycket större sjukdom: en brist på heder, en brist på skam, i Amerika. Heder, sanning och integritet verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll, eller spela någon större roll, i Amerika idag. Men hur har man en demokrati där det […]
Explosion at Oils gas station
The capital’s fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olis petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
Explosion at Olis petrol station
The fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olís petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut at around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
Britain announces new major artillery package for Ukraine
London – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a major new artillery package for Ukraine on Monday during a meeting with Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts in Riga. Sunak will arrive in Latvia on Monday for the meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression in the Nordics and Baltics with other members […]
This is how Putin’s war affects Russian speakers in the Baltics
In Conflict this week heads David Rasmusson and Carina Holmberg out on a trip to Estonia. Latvia and Lithuania. Three countries that have gone through the cracks in support for Ukraine. At the same time, they have pushed for ever tougher EU sanctions against Russia, despite the fact that it also damages their own economies. […]
Children rescued from Lake Elliðavatn
Three boys, aged between 10 and 11, were rescued by the Metropolitan Fire Department yesterday when they stepped onto the ice on Lake Elliðavatn. The ice broke beneath them and they fell into the lake. By the time the fire brigade arrived, the boys had managed to reach a small island in the lake, from […]
Turkey’s operation against Kurds in Syria risks reviving the IS group
Turkey is threatening to send group troops into northeastern Syria in retaliation for a deadly bomb in Istanbul on November 13 that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attributed to the Syrian Kurdish YPG (Kurdish People’s Protection Unit). The group has firmly denied responsibility for the attack. But Erdogan now plans to escalate the offensive in the […]
International Round-Up: Greenland permanently moves its clocks forward in 2023
Greenland will move closer to Europe next year. No, this is not a question of plate tectonics, but time zones! Its national parliament has decided that 2023 will be the year it moves its clocks one hour closer to the motherland. Or rather, it does not return them. As usual, it switches to summer time […]
Someone says to Mr. Boggis: Copenhagen is the best city for antique lovers in Europe!
Anyone who hasn’t read the Roald Dahl short story ‘Parson’s Pleasure’ should seek out a copy (or see it in the link below!). The tale of Mr. Cyril Boggis, an unscrupulous London-based antiques dealer who dresses up as a priest and roams the remote English countryside in search of treasure in the possession of unwitting […]
Puffs of smoke over Akranes
A fire started today at the Terra container yard in Akranes. Black smoke was rising around the area and was clearly visible from the capital region. Valgeir M. Pétursson, Managing Director of Terra, told the news agency that the fire broke out shortly after half past three and the fire brigade was called to the […]
The road through Kjalarnes is closed due to strong winds
Today at 10:30 am there was an accident on this road. According to information from the fire brigade in the capital area, two vehicles collided there. One person was taken by the ambulance service. Those who must travel west are asked to take a detour via Mosfellsheiði, Kjósarskarð and Hvalfjörður. Due to the weather, more […]
Help at hand for the unfortunate!
You got deflated again, didn’t you? ‘She who must be obeyed’ is the one who takes a holiday … at work. Meanwhile, at home, the kids won’t sit still and watch Netflix like they’ve been told. Fortunately, there is a world of options out there, and we ask you to read on, which these pages […]
Copenhagen voted best city for bargain hunters
No good offers in the BalkansAfter Copenhagen, Riga, Amsterdam, Dublin and Budapest made up the top 5, while Oslo, Porto, London, Rome and Helsinki completed the top 10. Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus, was ranked 25th. Several cities in the Balkan region finished at the bottom of the rankings, with Zagreb ranking last after Sofia, […]
Xinhua World News Brief at 0030 GMT, 5 September
OTTAWA – Canadian police said Sunday that 10 people died and at least 15 were sent to hospital after stabbings at several locations in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said at a news conference that they are looking for two suspects. Alerts issued for the suspects in the random stabbings have been extended […]
1st LD Writethru: 4 believed dead in private jet crash over Baltic Sea
RIGA/STOCKHOLM, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) — All four on board are believed to have been killed when a private jet crashed into the Baltic Sea on Sunday night, according to media reports from both Sweden and Latvia. “There is no hope that we will find survivors,” Sveriges Television quoted a spokesperson at the Swedish Joint Rescue […]
Several missing after small Cessna plane crashes in the Baltic Sea
Riga [Latvia]September 5 (ANI/Sputnik): A small Cessna plane carrying several people crashed in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, German media reported, saying the fate of those inside was unknown. The pilot reported a drop in cabin pressure shortly after the jet took off from the southern Spanish city of Jerez with a family of three […]
Eurowings and Air France will start direct flights from Düsseldorf and Paris to Kittila in December
– We are happy that both Air France and Eurowings are expanding their flight offer to Kittilä! Last year’s lively winter season and 2019’s higher number of charter flights showed that tourism in Lapland continues to grow, says Jani JolkkonenDirector of Finavia Airport Networks. Airlines have noticed an increase in demand from Central Europe to […]
Arson suspected in Hafnarfjörður
The fire started in the liaison building at the Jósefsspítali building in Hafnarfjörður yesterday evening around eleven o’clock. It turned out that a fairly large fire broke out on the roof of the hospital outbuilding, and three fire engines from the fire brigades of the capital region were sent to the scene. The firefighting operations […]
Russia warns EU state of Soviet debt
Talk of “compensation” over Soviet rule could lead to Latvia owing Moscow money rather than the other way around, diplomats said The Russian embassy in Riga has scoffed at Latvian media reports that a government commission is working to determine “reparations” from the Soviet “occupation” of the Baltic state, which is now a member of […]
The Russian embassy warns the EU state that it could end up in debt
Talk of “compensation” over Soviet rule could lead to Latvia owing Moscow money rather than the other way around, diplomats said The Russian embassy in Riga has scoffed at Latvian media reports that a state commission is working to set up “damages” from the Soviet Union “occupation” of the Baltic state, which is now a […]
Local Round-Up: Record number of sailing ships visiting Copenhagen, but a steep drop in cruise ship visitors
The number of ships mooring in Copenhagen’s marinas has never been higher. There have already been 3,200 arrivals this year – a new record. In July several vessels had to share space in some of the better places. City & Harbor could open a new marina“The new record and the large number of visitors show […]
Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy
Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century […]
Första sändningen av ukrainsk spannmål når turkiska vatten
Den första transporten av ukrainskt spannmål sedan Rysslands invasion nådde turkiskt territorialvatten på tisdagen nära inloppet till Bosporen. Antalet gränsövergångar från Ukraina har passerat 10 miljoner, rapporterade FN:s flyktingorgan. Läs om dagens händelser när de utvecklades på vår liveblogg. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). Den här livesidan uppdateras inte längre. För mer av våra bevakning […]
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge is heading to Helsinki
US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Kearsargeis scheduled to arrive in Helsinki on Friday for a three-day visit, according to the Finnish Navy. The 257-meter-long _Wasp-_class warship carries approximately 2,000 members of the U.S. Navy and Marines and is docked in Helsinki’s Hernesaari harbor. However, the ship is not open to the public. After the […]
50 Finnish firefighters are going to help fight wildfires in Greece
About 50 firefighters from Finland are leaving for Greece to help the country extinguish wildfires in hot weather. The first group of about twenty firefighters will leave on Monday and they are to stay in the Peloponnese region for two weeks. Then another group of rescue workers of the same size replaces the first. Firefighters […]
Montenegro becomes the 20th member country that has ratified Finland’s NATO membership
The Parliament of Montenegro has ratified the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. The foreign minister of the country announced the vote in a tweet Ranko Krivokapić on Friday. However, the matter still requires final approval from the President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović. Montenegro is the 20th of NATO’s 30 member states to ratify […]
The Finnish minister is not worried about the Italian governor’s request to delay NATO’s ratification
Minister of Economy of Finland Mika Lintilä (Cen) said that he is not worried about the Italian governor’s proposal that the Italian parliamentary vote on Finland’s accession to NATO should be suspended. On Wednesday, the governor of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy Massimiliano Fedrigaasked his country’s parliament to suspend the ratification of Finland’s NATO […]
Hockey icon wants jail time to deter stars from playing in Russia
Czech legend Dominik Hasek claims players joining KHL signal support for Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine Retired ice hockey star Dominik Hasek says his Czech players should be banned from playing for Russian-based clubs in the KHL, arguing it provides complicit support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine and that 15 years in prison would act […]
A number of arsons in Slagelse create insecurity among the citizens
The fire brigade has been called in since 5 July to put out the flames in the northern part of Slagelse a dozen times, and eight of the fires are believed to have been started. Most fires have taken place within a radius of 300 meters around Valbyvej, where the two most recent fires have […]
Local Round-Up: Two deaths in two days put the construction industry in the spotlight
A young man died in connection with a building materials accident in Nordhavn in Copenhagen at the end of June. The man’s employer was MT Højgaard – one of the Nordic region’s largest construction companies. The fatal accident happened the day after a Zurface employee lost his life in a work accident with a concrete […]
Hockey player defends that he signed for the Russian team despite national suspension
Janis Kalnins has agreed with KHL club Amur Khabarovsk and will probably no longer represent Latvia as a result Latvian goalkeeper Janis Kalnins will be suspended from his country’s national ice hockey team after signing a contract with the Continental Hockey League (KHL) club Amur Khabarovsk, and has stated that he made the decision for […]
The hockey veteran denies Russian move after backlash in his home country
Miks Indrasis claimed that he had not signed a contract with Spartak Moscow, despite the Russian club insisting otherwise The Russian ice hockey team Spartak Moscow has said that they are ready for a legal battle with the Latvian star Miks Indrasis after he claimed that he had not signed for the team, despite reports […]
Satellite images show an emptied Russian military base near the Finnish border
According to satellite images obtained by Yle, a large part of the military base of the Russian Alakurti military base on the Finnish border has been removed. In Russia, no information has been made public about the possible transfer of troops or equipment. Since mid-May, more than 100 vehicles have left Alakurt, including dozens of […]
NATO concludes the summit with a stronger position against Russia and China
Madrid – NATO leaders concluded their three-day meeting in Madrid on Thursday with the Western Security Alliance strengthening its defenses against Russian aggression, warning of global challenges from China and inviting neutral countries Finland and Sweden to the group. US President Joe Biden described the summit as “historic”. “The last time NATO drafted a new […]
Foreign hockey stars face threats after new Russian contracts
Players from Latvia and Sweden have signed new contracts with Russian clubs Hockey players from Sweden and Latvia have been warned that they will face expulsion from their respective national teams after agreeing on new deals with Russian clubs in the Continental Hockey League (KHL). It was reported This week, Swedish defender Robin Press, 27, […]
Sweden, Finland’s decision to join NATO will make us more confident: Joe Biden
Madrid [Spain]June 30 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday (local time) that Sweden’s and Finland’s decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would increase the collective strength of the alliance and make it stronger and safer. On Twitter, Biden said, […]
At the NATO summit, Biden announces US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced significant US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe to meet threats across all areas – land, air and sea, as the long-awaited transatlantic summit began in Madrid amid the furious the conflict in Ukraine. Together with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Biden declared new […]
NATO leaders gather for the Madrid summit
US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the US is sending additional naval fighters to be stationed in Spain, establishing a permanent headquarters for the US 5th Army Corps in Poland, adding a rotating brigade of 3,000 soldiers and 2,000 other personnel who will have its headquarters in Romania, and send two more F-35 […]
NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join the military alliance
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has formally invited Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, said NATO Heads of State and Government in a declaration. “We reaffirm our commitment to NATO’s open door policy. Today we have decided to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO, and have agreed […]
5 Scots who nobly served Russia
Back in their homeland, they faced political and economic difficulties while under pressure from the hated British. However, the Russians offered them high rank, prosperity and an opportunity to participate in the creation of a great empire. 1. Alexander Leslie General goods The Scotsman Alexander Leslie enlisted in the Russian service three times: in 1618, […]
Zelenskyy calls on NATO to allow Ukraine into a military alliance
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again appealed to European countries to allow their country into the military alliance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “Has Ukraine not paid enough?” Zelenskyy asked the leaders of the military alliance when they met in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday. “Is our contribution to […]
Russia’s most significant and direct threat to Allied security: NATO
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): NATO leaders have called Russia “the most significant and direct threat” to security in the alliance’s member states, the final declaration released on Wednesday following the Madrid summit said. “The Russian Federation is the most significant and direct threat to the security of the Allies and to peace and stability in […]
Biden: The United States strengthens European military presence
US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the US is strengthening its military presence in Europe, including the deployment of additional sea fighters in Spain and the positioning of more troops elsewhere. Biden, in Madrid for a NATO summit with 30 countries, said that the United States would establish a permanent headquarters for the […]
NATO allies agree on the “biggest overhaul” of defense since the Cold War
The NATO countries will meet on Tuesday in the Spanish capital Madrid, where the alliance will adjust its military position against Russia when the war in Ukraine enters its fifth month. Ahead of the summit, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO will greatly increase the number of troops on high alert from 40,000 to over […]
Danish news Round-Up: The Danish government no longer recommends vaccines for children
Søren Brostrøm, head of the National Board of Health, explained at a press conference on Wednesday that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for children. Instead, only the particularly vulnerable and Danes over the age of 50 will be recommended a vaccine for the autumn. The Prime Minister defends the decisionAccording to Brostrøm, […]
See: Classic car parade cruises through Helsinki
A parade of about 200 classic vehicles drove through the sunny streets of Helsinki on Sunday afternoon. The procession through downtown took about an hour, after which vehicles stopped at Senate Square and Market Square, allowing spectators to take a closer look at them. Many of the polished and refurbished cars arrived by ferry from […]
Monday’s papers: Hockey, signs of summer and Putin’s health
Lions won gold on Sunday at the Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships at home after winning 4-3 in Canada overtime. The final of Sunday evening was held in Tampere, Prime Minister Sanna Marinn hometown. Several outlets have an ecstatic prime minister dressed in a Lions shirt. These contrast of images with the sharply gloomy Marin, […]
A NATO aspirant is hosting the bloc’s warships
A port call in Helsinki will be followed by a large US-led exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
A NATO aspirant is hosting the bloc’s warships
A port call in Helsinki will be followed by a large US-led exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
NATO aspirant hosts American, French and German warships
The port race in Helsinki will be followed by a major NATO exercise in the Baltics Two US warships and a French navy joined a German frigate in Helsinki on Friday. Finland has applied to join NATO and is holding a number of exercises with other nations. Sweden, a co-aspirant, will host a major NATO […]
Live: Ryssland beskjuter Charkiv, kriget i Donbas når maximal intensitet
Ryska styrkor beskjuter Charkiv och dödade fyra personer på torsdagen efter att Moskvas försök att erövra Ukrainas andra stad avvisades tidigt i kriget. Längre söderut nådde striderna i Donbas-regionen “maximal intensitet”, enligt en hög ukrainsk försvarstjänsteman. Följ FRANCE 24:s liveblogg för den senaste utvecklingen. Alla tider är Paris-tid (GMT+2). 18:03: Mariupols hamn mineras, öppen för […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: NATO and investments, monkey pox disinfo and successive hockey host Tampere
Jyväskylän Keskisuomalainen is among the leading newspapers syndicated article where several economic analysts say investors are likely to see Finland as a slightly higher risk country during the ongoing NATO membership process. According to these experts, the perceived risks are related to concerns about various disturbances by Russia. "During the process, there is some uncertainty […]
Ex-NATO insider offers Turkey plan to manipulate bloc
Ankara has a chance to use the situation to achieve its goals, says Naim Baburoglu Turkey should take full advantage of the historic opportunity that Finland and Sweden offer to join NATO, said retired Turkish Brigadier General Naim Baburoglu. The two Nordic nations have applied to become members of the US-led military bloc in the […]
Baltic will become a NATO member of the EU
Latvia’s Foreign Minister has accepted Finland’s and Sweden’s plans to join the alliance Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has said his country approves Finland and Sweden joining NATO, noting that their addition to the US-led military bloc will turn the Baltic Sea into a “NATO sea” in a Friday interview with the Financial Times. Together […]
The Baltic Sea will become an EU member of NATO
Latvia’s Foreign Minister has accepted Finland’s and Sweden’s plans to join the alliance Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has said that his country approves Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and notes that their addition to the alliance turns the Baltic Sea into “a NATO sea” in a Friday interview with the Financial Times. Together with […]
Nature collection: Man charged with starting wildfires in Central Jutland is head of local fire station
About 40 wildfires have broken out in nature areas near the central Jutland town of Egtved in the past two months, which has prompted an investigation by the local police. Finally, this week the East Jutland Police have arrested a 50-year-old man who has been charged with deliberately starting 11 of the wildfires. He has […]
How the Russian Empire performed at its last Olympics in 1912
The Summer Games in Stockholm became the very last Olympics in which the Russian Empire participated. Next time, already like the Soviet Union, athletes would be forty years later! The history of the Olympic movement in the Russian Empire is quite short and predictably ends with the dissolution of the empire itself. The country had […]
Finland and Sweden are aiming for NATO membership, which is causing Russia’s rage
Helsinki – Finland and Sweden are expected to formally apply to join NATO later this month, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both countries say Moscow’s actions have changed security dynamics in Europe and the Kremlin’s nuclear threat requires the collective self-defense that NATO can provide. Finnish lawmakers are discussing joining the alliance following […]
The Russian troll factory draws its attention to Finnish news agencies and journalists
The Russian troll factory has set its goals in the Finnish media at the request of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Ministry spokesman Marija Zaharova published files in the Telegram messaging application that contained information about the editors-in-chief of Finnish news journalists and urged users of the platform to send them messages. Zaharova claimed that the […]
British Secretary of Defense: "Incomprehensibly" Britain would not defend Finland, Sweden, if it were attacked
British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace said it would be "incomprehensibly" that Britain will not defend Finland and Sweden if either country is attacked, whether they have joined NATO or not. Wallace commented at a joint press conference with the Finnish Minister of Defense. Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) in Helsinki on Wednesday. British Defense Minister Ben […]
Lena Hallin – about secrets, hard pinches and threats to the nation
In Swedish Radio’s Sunday interview, you meet the person behind the public mask in journalism’s most basic form – the interview. The host is Martin Wicklin. Producer: Ulrika Stenström. Contact: [email protected] About Lena Hallin Lena Hallin is head of Sweden’s military intelligence and security service (Must) and has had a straight career towards the top. […]
This was Russia’s only window into Europe for centuries
Until Peter I struggled to create his “window to Europe” through the Baltic Sea, the only window of its kind that Russia ever had was located in the Arctic Ocean. It was the city of Arkhangelsk. Today, Russia is washed away by 13 seas. However, this was not always the case. In the 16th century, […]
Denmark is increasing NATO contributions
Baltic boundThe battalion will be deployed to Latvia at the request of NATO. The agreement also gives Denmark the opportunity to make a frigate and a number of military air contributions available – including surveillance aircraft and a mobile air defense radar with operators. In addition, Denmark will also be able to help make personnel […]
Live: Russia warns attacks on Kyiv “will intensify”
Russia’s Defense Ministry warned on Friday that it would intensify attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in response to attacks on Russian soil, after accusing Ukraine of targeting Russian border towns. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 10:23: Ukraine says they exchanged captured soldiers […]
Live: The situation in Ukraine “too dangerous” for humanitarian corridors
Ukraine said it did not open humanitarian corridors on Wednesday that would allow civilians to evacuate, and accused Russian forces of violating agreements to grant safe passage. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said the routes were “too dangerous” at the moment. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest updates. All times are […]
Tampere gets new flights to Oslo, Copenhagen
Tampere Airport is set to increase internationally with the opening of new destinations this spring. On Monday, SAS and the Latvian airline AirBaltic announced the launch of direct flights from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen. According to the CEO of AirBaltic, the services are scheduled to start in May. Martin Gauss. Last December, AirBaltic announced […]
airBaltic and SAS fly from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen
We are happy to strengthen our partnership and air connections between Tampere and the world. We look forward to partnering and thereby providing better travel opportunities for travelers around the world. From May 2022, airBaltic will offer direct flights from Tampere to Oslo, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Málaga and Rhodes, as well as convenient connections via […]
April Events: Shirley a visit to the theater is in order
Shirley ValentineApril 21-14. May, performances Tue-Fri 20.00, Sat 17.00; The Theater at Sorte Hest, Vesterbrogade 150, Cph V; SEK 205 via theater tickets.dkThe great Vivienne McKee and London Toast Theater return with Willy Russell’s 1980s audience-happy Shirley Valentine. Come meet Shirley in her kitchen while she talks to her only company: the wall. This self-discovery […]
Finavia’s summer flight list: Lots of new routes – interesting American and Asian destinations included
There will be flights to numerous destinations in Europe and the Americas, not to mention Asia. Again, travelers have a lot of choice in resorts, he says Petri VuoriFinavia’s Sales and Route Development Director. Finavia’s airports operate direct flights to more than 130 destinations around the world. According to the mountain, almost 200 flights a […]
The Indian Arrows take on undefeated Neroca FC in the I-League match
Kalyani (West Bengal) [India]March 27 (ANI): Neroca FC hope to extend their unbeaten streak during the I-League season 2021-22 when they face the Indian Arrows here at Kalyani Stadium. The Orange Brigade has made some strong achievements since the start of the campaign, but too many draws seem to hurt their chances of challenging for […]
International Round-Up: New bill proposed to send deported criminals to serve time in Kosovo
Minister of Justice Nick Hækkerup has prepared a new bill for consultation, which will implement a new multi-year agreement for the criminal justice system – which was concluded in December 2021 – will give Denmark the opportunity to send deportation convicts to serve their sentences in Kosovo. The new agreement proposes to set aside around […]
St Patrick’s Day 2022: Embrace the feast day where everyone is Irish
St. Patrick may be Ireland’s patron saint, but on his feast day on March 17, “everyone is Irish!”, It sounds from the organizers of the annual parade through the streets of Copenhagen. Originating as a religious celebration from the 17th century, the holiday has grown in international appeal over the years and is now synonymous […]
Niinistö discusses defense cooperation with other European leaders Johnson in London
President Sauli Niinistö heads to London for a two-day summit of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) on Monday, his office announced late Saturday. Finland and Sweden are the only non-NATO countries in the group of 10 countries that established the framework for possible future military forces in 2012. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom […]
Finnish firefighters donate equipment to Ukrainian colleagues
In less than a week, 85 donors from across the country have taken part in a fundraiser in Ukraine organized by the Central Organization for Rescue Services (SPEK). The Ukrainian rescue service had sent a list of their needs, and the Finnish rescue services have sent what they could. Petri JaatinenThe head of the Spek […]
Fighting for Ukraine: the role foreign volunteers can play in wartime
Shortly after the Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited volunteers from around the world to come and help defend Ukraine. A few 3,000 American citizens has reportedly volunteered. And in early March, the Ukrainian authorities announced that they are setting up one international brigade. Zelensky has said that 16,000 foreign volunteers come to fight […]
Finnish troops are participating in a local defense exercise
About 400 members of the Defense Forces, reservists and conscripts will take part in local defense and emergency exercises in Central Finland this week. Area exercises are part of broader local defense exercises in the whole country February 26 to March 11, with a total of approximately 3,800 FDF employees. Led by the Parolannummen Armored […]
Numerous Russians tried to leave Russia for Finland last weekend
YLE and Helsingin Sanomat wrote last weekend that there will be almost no vacancies on VR’s Allegro trains from St. Petersburg to Helsinki in the coming days. Allegro is currently the only regular train service from western Russia to Europe, According to YLE. VR informed the broadcaster that it intends to increase the services on […]
Thousands of Russians arrive in Finland
Thousands of Russians are leaving their country for fear of the authorities declaring a state of war – a measure that will close borders and stifle internal divisions. The Allegro train between Helsinki and St. Petersburg will be full in the coming days. VR said it plans to increase the Allegro service to meet demand. […]
Denmark and the United Kingdom sign a declaration to strengthen military cooperation
COPENHAGEN, March 4 (Xinhua) – Denmark and the United Kingdom signed a declaration on Friday that will strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was drafted by Denmark’s Minister of Defense Morten Bodskov and his visiting British counterpart Ben Wallace, during a meeting with the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). This will ensure that […]
Finland demands the exclusion of Russia and Belarus from the World Hockey Championships
The Finnish Hockey Association announced in a press release that it would not accept Russia and Belarus playing in this year’s World Cup final, which is scheduled to be played in Finland in May. The association added that both countries should ban all international hockey events due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. "We actively discussed […]
Euro backlash when FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
LONDON – FIFA received a quick backlash from European nations for not immediately excluding Russia from the World Cup qualifiers on Sunday and only ordered the country to play without its flag and anthem in neutral arenas under the name of its federation – Russia’s Football Union. Poland protested against FIFA’s response to Russia’s invasion […]
“Sees no direct threat to Sweden here and now”
Participants: Johan Pekkaribrigadier general at the Armed Forces. Swedish Radio’s Baltic Sea correspondent: Lubna El-Shanti. Host: Mikael Kulle and Pia Fridén. The clip comes from P1 morning on February 25, 2022 at 06.30.
Copenhagen the third best city in Europe to enjoy a weekend with children
Copenhagen is the third best city in Europe to enjoy a weekend stay with children, according to one OVO network report which included 50 sites across the continent. . The Danish capital scored high in many different categories – especially for its clean air ranking, which placed it at the top. OVO Network proclaimed Copenhagen […]
Rogervik WORST EMPIRE of the Russian Empire
Empress Elizabeth was the first Russian ruler to ban the death penalty. But during her reign, it was a punishment that was essentially the same as a death sentence – hard work for life in the construction of a Baltic port. The average life expectancy of a prisoner in Rogervik’s hard labor camp was less […]
Live: Biden warns that Putin invades Ukraine would entail “heavy costs”
Efforts to calm the crisis in Ukraine via telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions on Saturday, with US President Joe Biden warning that Russia faces “rapid and heavy costs” if its troops carry out an invasion. Follow our live updates below. 07.45 Paris time US OSCE personnel begin to withdraw from Donetsk US Security and […]
NATO is sending ships, jets to Eastern Europe as the Russian army gathers around Ukraine
In recent days, several NATO allies have made announcements about current or future missions. Denmark is sending a frigate to the Baltic Sea and plans to send four F-16 fighter jets to Lithuania to support NATO’s long-standing air policing operation in the region. Spain is sending ships to join the NATO navy and is considering […]
Coronavirus updates 9.1-20.1
The National Emergency Supply Agency (Nesa) has placed an order for six million rapid at-home Covid tests which are intended to be distributed to schools across the country. The procurement comes on the back of a joint mandate issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs […]
I think they’ll be Japanese! Copenhagen among the most sushi-crazy cities in the world
Arigatōgozaimasu Japan! For cities outside Japan, Copenhagen also scored high, coming in sixth place after leaders Vancouver, Novosibirsk and a hat-trick of the Ukrainian cities of Odessa, Kharkiv and Kiev. “Copenhagen has gained a fantastic reputation for its food culture and worldwide cuisine, and hosts the best rated restaurant in the world (Noma) and a […]
Denmark is earmarking millions for Ukraine as border tensions rise
Hoping for constructive conversations Kofod’s visit to Ukraine comes a week after a series of NATO and OSCE meetings with Russia regarding the exploration of diplomatic opportunities to de-escalate the situation. Denmark remains open to a constructive dialogue with Russia, although it has emphasized that the military pressure exerted by the Russians is unacceptable. Russia’s […]
Danish news overview: Dangerous baby pillow recalled due to exploits, it could suffocate infants
Boppy Model Hug & Nest, a pillow / mini mattress designed for babies, has been recalled from the shelves. If the safety instructions are not followed, there is a risk of suffocation, warns the Danish Safety Technology Authority. Three serial numbers If your product has one of these three serial numbers (07079939470000; 00009182000000 or 42091820000), […]
Collapsed scaffolding and flying cladding
Despite media warnings, the police, fire brigade and rescue teams last night were called about 70 times between 10:45 pm and 4 am. Cladding loosened, scaffolding collapsed, tiles and other lighter materials fell out of workplaces. Trailers flew as well, and the party tent was moved to an adjoining yard, according to a police journal […]
Is the increasing mortality a result of more corona infections in nursing homes? Statistically, it is likely
Only 46 people under the age of 50 have died in Denmark as a result of corona infection since the pandemic started in early 2020, compared with 101 people in the 50s, 282 in the 60s and 2,833 over the age of 70. The 70+ brigade has done a good job of avoiding infection. Fewer […]
