Tag: Risk
Hoarders – Throw it all away or move | Part 2/3
In Åke’s apartment there are several speakers, DVD players, stuffed animals, clothes and other appliances. There are stacks of boxes from floor to ceiling. One day he receives a letter. His landlord has heard about the situation and wants him to move out. He has to deal with it. “Sleeping on the street is unthinkable […]
Agnes Wold dispels myths about how colds are contagious
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on cold virus: Therefore, it is good to have a fever and that it can be good to lie down under a warm blanket. Professor Agnes Wold also explains why it’s good to have a cold every now and […]
20 years since the Iraq war, the transformation of the world economy and the prosecution of Trump
Hour 1: What is happening to the world economy? Demand for help for the most affected in Sweden Massive protests from the left in France The deadly attack on Malmö Latin has further made Swedish schools think about security Columnist Göran Rosenberg The panel Hour 1: 20 years since the invasion of Iraq – reportage […]
The high level of street dust affects the air quality in the capital region
Breathing in street dust is harmful to everyone, and it affects the general comfort of the population. Street dust consists mostly of fine asphalt and sand particles, which are used for road treatment. Studded tires are a significant source of dust particles because they are ground off on asphalt. Traffic and wind raise dust and […]
Denmark vulnerable to foreign bribery – report
The OECD has published a report strongly criticizing Denmark’s approach to combating bribery involving foreign companies or individuals, along with several recommendations (see factbox) to improve the situation. The report, published by the OECD’s working group on bribery, said Denmark places “insufficient priority on preventing, detecting and sanctioning foreign bribery” and must urgently step up […]
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 […]
Norovirus found in oysters: What you need to know
It is important to note that eating raw oysters is always a risk, even if not all oysters are contaminated. Oysters filter and collect norovirus from feces-contaminated water, which is a risk for human consumption. Rapid heating does not necessarily destroy the virus, as the virus is destroyed when the food is heated to +90 […]
Inflation on the rise in Finland: a long battle to tame prices ahead, warns the chief economist
Although prices may not continue as quickly as in February, the continuation of inflationary pressures is a major economic risk. The high price of electricity, food and increased loan interest rates were the main factors of annual inflation. Food and non-alcoholic drinks prices rose by a record 16.3% compared to last year, while monthly inflation […]
Danish company abolishes children’s sick day limit
Your three-year-old woke up with an eye infection, but you managed to clear most of the dirt. Your five-year-old has a slight temperature, so there’s a chance he’ll come down with something, but he’ll definitely make it through the day—especially if you give him a pill. Working parents wake up to these kinds of dilemmas […]
Agnes Wold: Thousands think they are allergic but they are not
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on allergies: This is why allergy testing is problematic and why thousands of people mistakenly believe they are allergic. How unpasteurized milk can protect, but also about which allergy usually grows out on its own. And then Agnes and […]
In 2022, almost 2,200 dangerous products were removed from the European market according to the Safety Gate system
All European market surveillance authorities have a legal obligation to report to the Safety Gate system all products that they find pose a serious risk, and all measures to eliminate the risk. Other Member States can then check whether the same product is available on their market and take the necessary measures. This active cooperation […]
This is how Russian spies hide in our midst
The host Bo Torbjörn Ek from the podcast Gräns tells how spies create a cover in order to blend in as ordinary citizens. They are called “illegals”. Both the Security Police and the military intelligence and security service Must warn that the threat from “illegals” now risks increasing after Russian diplomats and intelligence officers have […]
Right now: Police have been called to the Hisingsbron – people are jumping over the opening
The police have been called to the Hisingsbron where, according to information to the police, it is chaotic, as the bridge is stuck in the open position, but people jump over it anyway. Hear P4 Gothenburg’s reporter, Fredrik Jarl. The opening, which is approximately one metre, means that the bridge guard cannot lower the bridge […]
Agnes Wold: Basically all people have herpes
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold about the mouth and dental health: The bacteria that give you bad breath and if your tongue scratches can help. And therefore you cannot detect a disease by looking at someone’s tongue. And then Agnes surprises host […]
THL: Low risk of avian influenza infecting humans
Bird flu has spread among wild birds in Finland in recent years.
According to the Finnish Rescue Association, cooking is the most common cause of residential fires in Finland
According to international statistics, fires are common worldwide. In the United States, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and fire-related injuries, with more than 173,000 fires reported in 2018 alone, resulting in 550 deaths and 4,820 injuries. In the UK, cooking is the most common cause of household fires, accounting for over […]
Kiinteistömaailma reports positive signs of recovery in the Finnish housing market
Although the national sales figures are still clearly below the usual level for February, positive signs have been seen in the capital region, according to Kiinteistömaailma CEO Risto Kyhälä. In February of last year, Kiinteistömaailma sold or rented 978 properties in addition to 221 rental properties. Although there is still a long way to go […]
In Helsinki, about 150 cases of food poisoning caused by oysters
The study of food samples is still in progress, but some patient samples have already been completed. So far, seven people have tested positive for the norovirus associated with this outbreak. Those who ate oysters are advised to contact environmental services and provide information for the ongoing investigation. A report on the outbreak will be […]
THL: No need for Covid-booster plugs this spring
Except for people in risk groups, the health agency does not recommend vaccines for most people.
Agnes Wold: There is no indication that it would be good to eat antioxidants
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: Together with the presenter Christer Lundberg, Professor Agnes Wold returns to some question marks from last season. In addition to delving into antioxidants and free radicals, the professor talks about sudden infant death syndrome, the […]
Two injured in the Arctic Fish fire in Tálknafjörður
In the morning, a fire broke out in the premises of the Arctic Fish company in Tálknafjörður. Two people suffered burns and were taken to hospital in Patreksfjörður. Westfjords Police say their injuries are not life-threatening. The fire spread very quickly and due to the fact that there are gas tanks in the area, there […]
Consumer discount on the cards? State audit uncovers major discrepancies with the way Danish energy is delivered
A new report by the State Auditors reveals that between 2018 and 2021, Danish energy companies overcharged consumers by DKK 61.8 million – and that this may be the tip of the iceberg. Commissioned by the National Audit Office, the State Auditors’ report has only assessed the activities of 76 of the company’s 600 energy […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
A large majority of Danes support sending weapons to Ukraine
PM: Putin does not stop at UkraineIn related news, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen claims that there is a significant risk that Russia will invade other countries if Ukraine loses the war. “If Ukraine loses, we risk the whole of Europe and the West losing. I have no doubt about that. I don’t think Putin will […]
The Road Less Taken: If Books Could Talk
Most of us know the feeling of getting lost in a good story: the experience when a character etches itself so deeply into our psyche that we think about their stories long after the book is finished. Neuroscientists claim that we can actually improve our empathic response by reading fiction. When we experience other people’s […]
Tourism will collapse if Iceland’s request is denied
Flights to Iceland could be cut by more than half, millions of tourists would disappear and tens of thousands of jobs would be at risk. The CEO of Play airline says everything depends on Iceland being exempted from a higher carbon tax. The future of Icelandic tourism is in jeopardy if EU regulation on increased […]
Teenager on the drug war: “I want to keep my life”
Sundsvall has been singled out as one of the most important locations in the gang war. They fight over ownership of the city’s drug market. Hear the teenagers who are at risk of being recruited, the field assistant who witnessed the gross violence himself and the party junkies who contribute to the industry behind the […]
Finland is facing even more threats from the hybrid effect and energy supply, according to the ministry’s risk assessment
The report published on Tuesday is the first national risk assessment since 2018, and its authors state to what extent the threats facing Finland have changed.
Changes to reimbursement of the costs of treatment abroad
Parliament has approved the amendments to the law on cross-border healthcare. The changes apply to compensations paid by Kela without prior authorization for medical treatment performed in another EU or EEA country, Switzerland or Great Britain. Customers can seek treatment abroad with or without prior permission. Until these changes, Kela has reimbursed the costs of […]
There is a risk of landslides
The Icelandic Meteorological Office warns of the risk of landslides that may occur in the south and west of the country. The increased risk is due to heavy rainfall. Landslide experts from the Icelandic Meteorological Office believe that there is currently no risk of landslides in built-up areas, but some mudslides may hit roads. Since […]
Alingsas beat Ramat Hasharon in the European Men’s Sixteen Handball Cup
JERUSALEM, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Swedish club Alingsas HK came close to the quarterfinals of the European Handball Federation (EHF) European Men’s Handball Cup on Saturday after a 31-21 away win against Israeli team AS Ramat Hasharon in their first leg match. The first half of the Round of 16, which was played at Oranim […]
Denmark and California expand green cooperation
Commitment to the green transitionCalifornia is an excellent example of a state committed to a 100 percent clean energy future, and with its 1,350 km of coastline, California holds enormous potential for offshore wind energy. The Danish Energy Agency will help Californian authorities to optimize the regulatory framework for offshore wind, reduce the risk for […]
Risk of complete hardware destruction and data loss
Important infrastructure in Iceland is vulnerable to serious cyberattacks. According to a cybersecurity expert, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there was a turning point in the intensity and frequency of attacks. Derek Manky, a Canadian cybersecurity expert who has worked with authorities and international organizations around the world, says the power of cyberattacks has changed […]
The children in the middle of the violence: Hidden under the bed | Part 1/3
For one in ten children in Sweden, home is not a safe place, but a place where violence has become part of their everyday life. It is often a well-kept secret, but in judgments and preliminary investigations, you can read about children who call 112, children who hide, protect their siblings and go between them […]
Ministries: Finland’s large railway infrastructures have a big price tag, a carbon footprint
The ministries stated last week that the implementation of the projects would require substantial public sector investment, as other sources of funding, such as operator and user fees, would be relatively small compared to the required investment. Although private investors have also expressed interest in such projects, they would likely require state guarantees, leaving the […]
Victoria Benedictsson – writer on life and death
We would like to inform you that this episode contains depictions of suicidal thoughts and suicide. If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, you can contact the Mind Suicide Line on telephone number 90101. In case of urgent suicide risk, you should call 112. The editorial staff for this section consists […]
HS: The general plan is an obstacle to converting offices into apartments in the center of Helsinki
Converting the office into apartments would therefore require the city to create a corresponding amount of business space elsewhere in the center. “We want to preserve the downtown area. If one property owner is given the opportunity to convert the Business Space into residential use, the next property owner will soon demand it as well,” […]
Niinistö: We are used to a standard of living that has not been earned
He also expressed his confusion that the size of the indebtedness problem is not known and the need to change the line of economic policy. He believes that central banks are the root cause of the problem because they have implemented excessive asset purchase programs that have distorted public understanding of the realities of the […]
Sweden’s prime minister likens gang violence to domestic terrorism
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The escalating gang violence in Sweden is tantamount to domestic terrorism, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said here on Monday. His comment came after a wave of attacks, which last year killed 61 according to police statistics, flared up since the turn of the year, Sweden’s Television (SVT) reported on Monday. […]
We work ourselves to death
Prolonged stress can cause several different diseases. Heart attacks and strokes, but also psychological ailments such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression, which in the worst case can lead to suicide. Long-term stress is a growing problem, and it is often connected with the increasingly intense modern working life. P3 Dystopia unravels why we have […]
The risk of a power outage is low, says Fingrid
Meteorologists do not expect cold in January.
The need to produce less steel if we want to achieve zero emissions: Research
A new study focused on the Japanese steel industry shows that if we are truly committed to zero emissions, we must prepare for a scenario where the amount of steel produced is lower. Japan has set a goal of reducing steel emissions by 46 percent by 2030 and zero emissions by 2050. For now, the […]
Herman Lindqvist – has solved world puzzles and written history
Herman Lindqvist became a foreign correspondent just like his father. Nowadays he lives in Warsaw and follows the war in Ukraine closely. He is concerned about developments and sees an imminent risk that we are heading for a major war in Europe. For many, Herman Lindqvist is best known as a popular historian and expert […]
Almost 100,000 more calls were made to Mielinterveyssuomi’s MIELI crisis line than the previous year
“Russia’s war of aggression, the coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing crises are taking a toll on people. Low-threshold services, such as the Crisis Hotline, now fill the service gap of public services. People living in Finland should invest more in the psychological resources”, says Sanna VesikansaMIELI Mielenterveys Finland’s crisis operations manager. The most common reason […]
455: Erdogan’s power over Swedish politicians
Sweden will deliver the Archer artillery system, combat vehicle 90 and anti-tank robot NLAW to Ukraine. The government announced this at a press conference on Thursday. How important was this to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson given the attacks on the previous government for tardiness? At the same time, a freedom of expression debate is ongoing […]
Studio Ett special – how AI changes the world
Studio Ett’s special broadcast is entirely devoted to AI, artificial intelligence. Hear a variety of voices and examples of how Artificial Intelligence is used today and what risks exist. We get a taste of self-driving cars and wonder how worried the unions are about AI taking over their members’ jobs.
Finland’s transaction reform collides in the parliamentary committee
“We came to the unanimous conclusion that we have no chance of getting this across the finish line today,” he said, declining both to shed light on what has complicated the process and to speculate on when the statement might be finalized. Since the reform will be implemented by the end of the election period, […]
The President of Mexico reveals a written appeal to Biden
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on US President to drop charges against Julian Assange The President of Mexico has revealed the contents of a personal letter he forwarded to his US counterpart during their meeting last week. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called on Joe Biden to intervene and reject the allegations against WikiLeaks co-founder […]
Money mules are often fools, police warn
Young people are increasingly being tricked into transferring or withdrawing money on behalf of criminals, reports the Crime Prevention Council, the Crime Prevention Council. Criminals are either transparent with the ‘money mules’, in which case the young people are either forced to comply, or misleading – a common story is that their own account is […]
Suspected second monkey pox infection in Finland
Another male patient with orthopoxvirus infection has been reported at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). The monkey pox virus belongs to the genus of orthopoxviruses, but a second monkey pox infection had not been confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. Finland’s first monkeypox infection was confirmed at HUS on 26 May. Another probable infection has also been acquired […]
Antiryska sanktioner fungerar inte Kroatiens president
EU-medborgare i stället för Moskva känner smärtan, beklagar Zoran Milanovic Den ryska rubeln blir starkare samtidigt som EU-medborgare måste klara av högre priser på grund av sanktioner som helt enkelt inte fungerar, klagade Kroatiens president Zoran Milanovic på tisdagen. Han kallade EU:s förklaring till det partiella olje- och gasembargot “förolämpande” och sa att Zagreb hade […]
The lies that will harm Sweden
Since Sweden submitted its application for NATO membership, those warnings have been lingering: We risk being exposed to attempts at influence by foreign powers. But how does that really work and what is at stake here? Participants: Ulrika MörthProfessor of Political Science at Stockholm University, Jan Kinnanderhead of the security office at Must, the military […]
The first case of monkey pox in Finland
Finland’s largest hospital district, HUS, announced on Friday that it had confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox late Thursday. Lasse LehtonenAccording to HUS’s Director of Diagnostics, the case was so far the only case suspected in Finland. Currently, a patient recovering at home has blisters and a high fever, but otherwise he is well, […]
The World Economic Forum calls for closer global cooperation
Brende said this was “the first time we met since the COVID pandemic began … and also, unfortunately … the first time we met since the war returned to Europe.” Brende said great progress has been made during the meeting in many areas, such as the planet and climate change, public health and global cooperation. […]
Eva: Finns are prepared for problems on the NATO road
“The security study reveals that the risks associated with applying for NATO membership have been realistically assessed in Finland.” analyzed Fin. “According to Finns, starting the membership process increases the risk of being the target of harmful actions by Russia, but on the other hand, it is believed that the risk has a reward. Threatening […]
Finland’s mild weather is getting wetter and cooler
The mild, near-summer weather earlier this week is expected to become colder and wetter. The highest in Finland this week – and correspondingly this year – was measured in Ylivieska, Northern Ostrobothnia, 23.5 degrees on Tuesday. The warm temperatures seen on Monday and Tuesday may even rise on Wednesday, but the low-pressure system is expected […]
Nooshi Dadgostar (V): The threat to Sweden can increase if we join NATO
On the same day that Nooshi Dadgostar is interviewed in Ekot’s Saturday interview, May 13, the government and the representatives of the parliamentary parties have presented it security policy analysis which will form the basis for the decision on whether Sweden will join NATO. Nooshi Dadgostar thinks that the analysis is too thin and lacks […]
VMA i Uppsala kommun •
– Vi utnyttjar varandras styrkor och fördelar och kompletterar varandra fullt ut och dessutom genomför en operativ planering och då blir det effekten att vi blir starkare tillsammans, säger försvarsminister Peter Hultqvist (S). De nordiska försvarsministrarna träffas i veckan och då kommer frågan upp om hur ett svenskt och finländskt Nato-medlemskap skulle kunna påverka samarbetet. […]
VMA in Uppsala municipality •
This is the story of the construction contractor Percy Nilsson’s buying team, the ugly duckling who risked the future of Swedish ice hockey and was hated by the whole of hockey Sweden. A program by Martin Marhlo and Fredrik Zander, spring 2022. Participants:Percy Nilsson, construction contractor and former chairman of MIF.Timo Lahtinen, coach of MIF […]
New COVID-19 sub-variants found in Denmark
By the numbersAccording to the Danish data, there is currently no indication that the new sub-variants entail an increased risk of hospitalization compared to the tribe that is currently dominant in Denmark. The number of COVID-19-related admissions fell by 20 percent to 455 in week 17 – the age group 70-89 is still the largest […]
Sanctions – The economic weapon
With the risk of a third world war looming on the horizon, the Western world has chosen a different path than direct military intervention to punish Russia and stop the war in Ukraine – economic sanctions. But what do we really know about how well sanctions work to persuade authoritarian regimes to stop committing war […]
HUS urges Covid to exercise caution before May Day
At one of the busiest parties of the year, on Labor Day or First of May just a few days away The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has stated that users should follow local recommendations to control the spread of covid-19. However, the Public Health Authority has not issued any specific instructions on […]
Agnes Wold on the connection between dental health and heart attack
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on Oral and Dental Health: About our important oral bacteria and why it can be good to suck on the baby’s pacifier. The professor also talks about our sugar phobia, if you can get better saliva from kissing […]
To risk dying for his country
Cast: Douglas Wiseintelligence officer and instructor, Taras Borovokcomposer Ukrainian Army, Yurii Sheliazhenko, Ukrainian pacifist, Daniel Jonsson, research leader at the Swedish Defense Research Agency, Henrik Landerholm, Director-General of the Agency for Psychological Defense, Thomas Persson, Home Guard soldier. Host: Robin [email protected] Reporters: Simon Moser, Maria Persson LöfgrenTechnician: Karl Björnsson, Tim Kellerman Producer: David [email protected]
Codename Pam – the secret life of the elite soldier
The code name Pam protects her identity and Petra Malm is the first operator to come forward with her real name. After passing the tough tests, she joins the elite force where she works for ten years. Her story has recently become a book. SOG – Special operations group Within the Armed Forces, there is […]
Varma sijoittaa 300 miljoonaa euroa vähäpäästöisiin yrityksiin Japanissa
”Halusimme tehdä kestävän kehityksen näkökohdat huomioivan ESG-sijoituksen myös Japanin markkinoilla. Tämä on järjestelmällinen jatko ESG-sijoituksillemme, jotka on räätälöity USA:n, Euroopan ja kehittyville markkinoille. Pörssilistattujen ESG-rahastojen määrä Japanissa on edelleen melko alhainen”, sanoo Timo SallinenVarman listattujen arvopaperien johtaja. Rahasto sijoittaa noin 100 suureen ja keskisuuriin japanilaiseen yritykseen, jotka on valittu tiukkojen kestävän kehityksen kriteerien mukaan huomioiden […]
Healthcare knew about Manfred’s suicide plan – his mother found him dead
– It was not right what was done with him. It feels like we did not really get the chance to save him because we did not understand the seriousness of this, she says. Eva thought that the care of Manfred had broken down in several ways, but the child and adolescent psychiatry saw no […]
Agnes Wold: You do not have to be happy to survive
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. We use so many percent of the brain and this is what the anatomy of the brain looks like The professor also goes through how our intelligence is inherited and which of the parents we have to thank for it, […]
Agnes Wold kills myths about your sleep
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on sleep: This is how health is affected by working shifts and therefore it is good to “sleep on the thing”. Agnes thinks about whether it is best to sleep on the left or right side, and then […]
Denmark to get millions of iodine tablets
Two million tablets are estimated to be enough to cover the risk group in the event of a nuclear incident taking place nearby. That group consists of children and young people up to the age of 18, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers as well as health and emergency personnel who work outside and who are up […]
When the mother needs psychiatric care
Sandra was a woman who loved family life. But a month after she had her fourth long-awaited child, a daughter, something begins to change with Sandra. – She could go to the fridge suddenly and pour out all the milk products because she was convinced that it was life-threatening for the children to drink the […]
Denmark expels 15 Russian intelligence officers
Maintaining ties with Moscow“This will signal to Moscow that we will not accept that Russian intelligence officers are spying on Danish territory.” said Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod. “They pose a risk to our national security that we cannot overlook. Therefore, together with a number of our closest allies, we are putting our foot down on […]
Agnes Wold: We are not meant to be happy
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: About the fact that we are not genetically created to live in duality with the same person all our lives and about why children get into trouble when they have to eat. And so Agnes talks […]
New record for flu vaccinations: almost every third person got a jab
The Danish public has clearly got used to standing in line for a jab. During this flu season, 1.7 million people were vaccinated against influenza. This is almost every third person in Denmark. According to the General Practitioners Organization (PLO), it is the highest admission in history. The total number is 800,000 more than the […]
Rolf and the beggars: A suspicious league moves in
It is at the beginning of December 2017 when the police come to Rolf. He has had Bulgarian beggars living with him for several years. Now there are suspicions that Rolf has housed both criminals and crime victims. What he does not know is that the police also suspect him. When Rolf has ended up […]
Only 5 percent of domestic violence is reported to the police in Denmark
A new study conducted over eight years by VIVE shows that only 5 percent of domestic violence committed by a partner in Denmark is reported to the police. Incidents range from one-off and less serious violence to violence that is repeated and more serious in nature. The VIVE survey collected data from 20,000 Danes aged […]
The Finnish supervisory authority keeps the mortgage ceiling at 85 per cent
The government said it was refining its recommendation that lenders exercise restraint in relation to the borrower’s income when granting large and longer-than-usual loans in the second quarter. “Borrowers should estimate the amount of credit to be granted so that the applicant will be able to repay its debt even if interest rates on loans […]
* NEW * The King’s Book and the Scandal Train
An infamous criminal porn club owner steps forward and gets a key role in the drama. And when secret audio recordings reveal that the king’s close friend had meetings with gangsters, the crisis for the royal family deepens. The most serious is the information that Sweden’s head of state may have put himself in situations […]
Swedish sex trade: The women and the pimp
“Sweden’s worst sex offender” As early as 2005, a pimp was sentenced to 14 years in prison for, among other things, aggravated rape and procuring. Now two of his victims appear and tell how they were manipulated into prostitution. Paulina Bengtsson and the mother of three Kicki Wallström then testified against the man and had […]
Agnes Wold: There are very few bacteria that make you sick
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg Agnes Wold on bacteria: Therefore, it is not dangerous to drink old water, but hot water directly from the tap should be avoided. Agnes also answers the question of whether we should wash our clothes in 40 or 60 degrees […]
Suomen ja Venäjän rajan ylittävä kanava avataan uudelleen ilman pakotteita
Saimaan kanava avataan virallisesti jälleen maanantaina, vaikka liikenteen palautuminen riippuu jää- ja sääolosuhteista. Kanavaviranomaiset ilmoittivat perjantaina, että vuotuinen liikennekausi rajan ylittävällä vesiväylällä alkaa 28. maaliskuuta. Jäänmurto kanavalla ei kuitenkaan ole vielä alkanut. Mukaan Juuso KummalaLiikenneviraston (FTIA) infrastruktuurin pääsy- ja tiedotusjohtajan mukaan jäänmurtoyritykset näkevät Saimaan kanavalle tulemisen riskialttiina. "He pelkäävät, että merestä saapuvat jäänmurtaja-alukset voivat jäädä […]
The tenant-owner association Ida was hijacked by criminals
This is the story of what has been called the worst hijacking of a tenant-owner association in Sweden. Brf Ida in Malmö, one of Sweden’s largest tenant-owner associations, had a good reputation and a good economy. But in the autumn of 2017, it is discovered that millions are flowing out of the association. The association’s […]
Agnes Wold: Laughable that ginger would strengthen the immune system
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on children and colds: Therefore, it is much more dangerous for the elderly to catch a cold and therefore children’s viruses are more contagious. Agnes also explains what happens to the immune system during a cancer treatment and […]
Denmark has obtained herd immunity
According to Tyra Grove Krause, scientific director of the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Denmark has finally reached herd immunity regarding COVID-19 – at least for now. The term herd immunity refers to when there is so much immunity in the population that a disease can no longer spread widely in society. Even without restrictions, infection […]
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 […]
Russian oligarch ship stuck in the middle of NATO exercise, how long do the refugees stay, French presidential election affected by the war
Hour one: 24th day of the war, report from Lviv The war and the wave of refugees evoke memories in those who previously fled to Sweden NATO exercise in Norway near the Russian border, how big is the risk of mistakes and misunderstandings? Is it worth (M) trying to save the Liberals? Chronicle by Katarina […]
The UN chief announces the establishment of an advisory board for multilateralism
UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Xinhua) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Friday the establishment of a high-level advisory board for effective multilateralism. The Advisory Committee will be invited to build on the ideas in Guterre’s report on our common agenda and to make concrete proposals for more effective multilateral arrangements on a number of […]
The sarin attack in Syria
It is in the middle of the night on 21 August 2013 when Åke Sellström sees the TV pictures from the hospital at the hotel a short distance away. Åke Sellström is a retired defense researcher with chemical weapons as his specialty and, thanks to his expertise, is commissioned by the UN to investigate what […]
The war, the anxiety and the power over the fear
The Armed Forces begins with recurring state updates due to the war in Ukraine and the security crisis in Europe. Swedish society is not affected, but many are worried and the psychological power game around the war must be handled by both private individuals and the defense. Participants: David Bergman, PhD in psychology and teacher […]
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 […]
Agnes Wold: The female body is biologically a little better
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: How good is the flu vaccine and then there may be a vaccine against stomach illness. And then Agnes takes a closer look at white pepper against vomiting and tells why the palate is ribbed. The […]
Ambassador: Russia could seize Danish companies
A real threatConfiscation of Danish assets was an option, which the ambassador mentioned, as well as continuing the operation of the companies under Russian leadership. Industriens Landsforbund, Dansk Industri (DI), described the potential nationalization of Danish companies as a serious threat. “We run the risk that Putin’s oligarch friends, who have had their assets frozen, […]
In February, investors withdrew almost EUR 850 million from Finnish mutual funds
As fund capital decreased, also as a result of market developments, the total amount of mutual fund capital on 28 February was EUR 149 billion. Financing On Tuesday, Finland expressed concern about the possible country risk associated with Finland as a result of Russia’s occupation of Ukraine on 24 February and the strict sanctions imposed […]
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 […]
Agnes Wold: There are several hundred ways to catch a cold
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on colds: There are so many cold viruses and you can avoid them. Agnes also goes through how alcohol affects your cold, why you should avoid nasal sprays and whether chips and popcorn could help in any way. […]
Right now: Daniel was arrested while demonstrating in Moscow
At least 13,000 people have been arrested around Russia after demonstrating against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since the war began, the human rights group OVD-info states. Daniel took to the streets in Moscow to protest during the first day of the war. He is now awaiting trial and risks a fine of approximately SEK 2,000. […]
Helsinki police report "unprecedented" passions
Police departments around the country said passport renewal has been brisk throughout the week. However, according to the Pasila permit unit in Helsinki, there were queues "unprecedented" on Friday. Every day in the Helsinki district, there are about 800 people in line, most of whom have come to apply for or renew a passport. Waiting […]
