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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 […]
“That’s what presidents do”
“There are narrow-minded people in this world who think it is not appropriate for a president to do such things. But I say that’s what presidents do,” said Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, putting on a pair of colorful socks and recreating a famous photo that went viral on the Internet a few years ago. […]
SDP, Perussuomalinek knocked NCP out of the top spot in the party’s image vote
According to the party barometer, SDP’s leaders attract the most of the respondents. The leaders of the Greens and the center were rated as the least skilled.
Hoarders – Kerstin’s stuff chaos | Part 1/3
Kerstin has collected things since she was a child. But in the three-room apartment she moved from home to 30 years ago, it has become a problem. There are narrow walkways between the piles on the floor, some piles go up to shoulder height and the kitchen table has not been seen for 15 years. […]
Futures Barometer 2023: Finns’ unwavering confidence in the future in the midst of crises
The survey also revealed that young people in particular have strong faith in the future, and 91 percent of them are interested in it. However, the share of respondents who are excited about the future has decreased, and one in five respondents said they look forward to the future and see a lot of opportunities […]
The US dollar rises as currency traders weigh the outlook for interest rates
NEW YORK, March 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trading on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s rate hike course. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.06 percent to 105.6598 in late trade. In late New York trading, the euro was down to […]
The US dollar soars amid the Fed’s aggressive rate hike stance
NEW YORK, March 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose sharply on Tuesday, supported by expectations of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 1.2 percent to 105.5995. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0552 from US$1.0675 in the […]
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 […]
Monday’s papers: Climate concern is decreasing, northern lights in the south and the dock workers’ dispute
Finland’s 2023 climate barometer shows that voters are less interested in actions against climate change than four years ago.
Maignan and Ibra return, Milan conquer Atalanta in Serie A
ROME, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — AC Milan registered their fourth straight win on all fronts as they cruised past Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday, with Mike Maignan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic back in action. AC Milan entered the San Siro with Maignan standing between the sticks, as the French goalkeeper had not featured for […]
The construction industry in Stockholm is hit hard by economic headwinds
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Rising construction costs combined with interest rate hikes would worsen the housing shortage in the Swedish capital, while the construction industry expected an increase in the number of bankruptcies and layoffs, Swedish media reported Friday. – The housing shortage will worsen, says Stefan Westerberg, chief economist at the Stockholm Chamber […]
How investments have changed the way we spend
Ranking has a long history, and the exact origin of the concept is difficult to determine. However, there are some early examples of placements in various fields that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. One of the earliest examples of ranking can be found in ancient Greece, where Olympics was held. The ancient Greeks […]
The US dollar rises as traders assess Fed policy
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trade on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s future policy stance. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.005 percent to 103.4170. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0723 from US$1.0721 […]
Sweden’s largest wolf hunt in modern times
Licensed hunting is criticized by researchers who believe that the wolf tribe is inbred and should instead increase in numbers. But the Swedish government, on the contrary, wants to lower the benchmark for how many wolves we should have in Sweden. And the hunter Mattias – who hunts wolves in the Almhöjden area around Riddarhyttan […]
China Introduces IceBurial Technology Amid Rising Covid Deaths
Peking [China]Jan 20 (ANI): Amid rising death toll in China due to covid-19, IceBurial technology has been introduced, alleged inconvenient truths by Jennifer Zeng covering first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party. “This type of burial has been carried out in Wuhan City on an experimental basis. Corpses can be […]
Tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels in some areas in 2023
Depending, among other things, on the extent of the economic recession, the continued recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and the development of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. All areas will be restored More than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number in 2021, though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels, according […]
US dollar falls as Fed decision awaited
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged lower in late trading on Tuesday as market participants await a key decision from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major peers, fell 0.04 percent to 111.4800. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$0.9888 from […]
Blood tests may help detect who is likely to have prolonged Covid: Study
Generally, the body’s protein levels are stable. But the researchers found a dramatic difference in the levels of some proteins up to six weeks after infection, suggesting disruption of several important biological processes. Using an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, they identified a “signature” of the abundance of various proteins that successfully predicted whether a person […]
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 […]
Mary Shelley – mother of Frankenstein and his monster
Want to know more about Mary Shelley? Here are some of the books that form the basis of the episode: The Night Page of the Soul – about Mary Shelley and her Frankenstein by Merete Mazzarella Romantic Outlaws by Charlotte Gordon Mary Shelley by Miranda Seymour Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley The […]
Matthaeus, Schweinsteiger join the fan community of German women’s soccer teams
BERLIN, July 20 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the German women’s team’s last eight rounds, soccer icons such as Lothar Matthaeus and Bastian Schweinsteiger have joined the fan community. Crossing swords with Austria at the European Championships 2022 in England on Thursday night seems to follow with a growing enthusiasm in the country. 2014 world champion […]
European aviation chaos is crushing confidence in flying
The recent disruption in passenger schedules is clearly visible in the rise in partial cancellations and changes to bookings. Between May 30 and July 10, it has nearly tripled from 13 percent before the pandemic (in 2019) to 36 percent this summer. The collapse of last-minute bookings and the increase in cancellations and changes is […]
The death of a family member can increase the risk of heart failure mortality
Washington [US]July 7 (ANI): Heart failure patients who experience grief or in grief after the loss of a close family member are at increased risk of dying, especially during the first week after the family member’s death, according to a new study. Heart failure (HF) affects more than 64 million individuals worldwide. Previous study results […]
Explanation: Pensions are best secured by work-based immigration
The majority of people living in Finland would like an increase in work-based immigration in order to secure the financial stability of the pension system, according to the latest pension barometer of the Pension Security Agency (ETK). The majority of those who responded to the survey said they could survive on their pension income. 58 […]
Finns are increasingly concerned about the state of nature – the loss of biodiversity is now recognized as a threat
Compared to the 2020 barometer, concerns about the state of nature have grown both globally and in Finland. The share of those concerned about the state of the world’s nature rose by 9% and the share of those concerned about Finland’s nature by 15%. 47% of respondents have become more aware of biodiversity and the […]
Electric scooter companies demand scooter limits in Helsinki
Electric scooter rental companies Tier, Voi, Lime, Bird and Dott want legislation for scooter chaos in the center of Helsinki. Electric scooters left in the middle of the promenade have been a big drawback during the summer. This is especially true for the visually impaired, for whom scooters make the urban environment much more difficult […]
Support for the euro? the lowest in Bulgaria
Bulgaria and the Czech Republic have the lowest support for the euro among the countries that are about to adopt it. These are the results of a Eurobarometer published today by the European Commission. The vote took place between 20 and 29 April in our country, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden. […]
Norrmalmstorgsdramat – the woman behind the Stockholm syndrome
On 23 August 1973, Jan Olsson enters through the door of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm. Six days later, the drama unfolds and for some of those involved, life changes forever. An authentic depiction from within the Norrlandsmalmstorg drama In P1 Documentary we hear the unique voices from the bank robbery. Kristin Enmark who is […]
Fresh cases of rare monkey pox located
Cases of the “very unusual” disease have been confirmed in Italy and Sweden The United States and European countries such as Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden confirmed cases of smallpox, a rare African disease, on Thursday. Doctors at Spallanzani Hospital in Rome said they had diagnosed a person with smallpox after returning […]
Clark Olofsson – Sweden’s most notorious criminal
One late summer day in august 1973, an unknown robber enters Kreditbanken on Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm. He takes staff hostage and demands three million kronor in ransom – and that the infamous robber Clark Olofsson shall be released from prison and taken to the bank. This is how the story begins Norrmalmstorgsdramat and Stockholm syndrome, […]
The first Finnish startup barometer: the shortage of experts is getting worse, but confidence in growth is still strong
The Finnish Startup Community (FSC) publishes its startup barometer for the first time. The purpose of the publication, which will be published quarterly in the future, is to map the views of companies and investors operating in the startup ecosystem on their own and the surrounding economic situation. According to the barometer, Finnish startups have […]
The launch of a rocket by the Russian army startles the sky guards in Finland
The dazzling light seen in the sky over Finland late Friday night has been blamed for a rocket launch in Russia. The Ursa Astronomical Association said on Saturday that it was due to the launch of a military satellite in Mirny, Arkhangelsk, about 400 kilometers from the Finnish border. "At about 11 p.m., a rocket […]
Consumer confidence in Finland will continue to weaken during April
Both consumer confidence and business expectations of economic development declined again during April. According to a study by Statistics Finland, consumer confidence has been weaker only on two previous occasions, with the onset of the Covid crisis in April 2020 and the end of the 2008 global financial crisis. Similar levels were recorded last month, […]
Luca knows how: The Copenhagen chain penetrates the European top 50 pizza list
Four of the contributions in the top ten of The 50 best pizzas in European annual list prepared by Big 7 Travelare Neapolitan, and so is a Danish arrival on the rankings. There are three stores of Pizzeria Luca in the capital region, which has been in 35th place on this year’s list: Gammel Strand […]
The member companies of the Finnish Startup Community are growing exponentially
In connection with the establishment of the Finnish Startup Association, a target of EUR 10 billion was set for the combined turnover of the member companies. 35% of the 2030 target has already been reached. The growth of the Finnish Startup Community (FSC) has been strong. The number of member companies has increased to 116 […]
Right now: Nyamko Sabuni (L) is leaving
Nyamko Sabuni resigns as party leader for the Liberals, she announces at a press conference. Nyamko Sabuni was elected party leader in June 2019. Internal disputes over how the party stands to cooperate with the Sweden Democrats have characterized the party for almost the entire time since then. Voter support for the Liberals has been […]
Italy misses second straight World Cup after losing to Northern Macedonia
ROME, March 25 (Xinhua) – Four-time World Cup winners Italy will miss a second straight FIFA World Cup, after the Azzurri suffered a shocking 1-0 home loss to Northern Macedonia in the World Cup 2022 finals on Thursday. Italy took the initiative early in the match and created many opportunities, 32 shots on goal but […]
Andreas Mogensen returns to Space
Andreas Mogensen, the first Dane to enter the room, will return soon. After a 10-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015, Mogensen plans to return on a six-month mission – either in July 2023 or more likely in 2024. The best thing for the astronaut is that this time he will be […]
COVID-19 increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research reveals
Studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target for SARS-CoV-2 (a serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 virus). Decreased insulin-secreting granules in beta cells and impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion have been observed following Covid-19 infection. In addition, some patients developed insulin resistance after COVID-19 and had high blood sugar, even […]
Youth Barometer: Climate change does not dampen young people’s optimism
Concerns about climate change do not undermine young people’s confidence in the future. This is how the annual Youth Barometer survey, which measures the values and attitudes of Finns aged 15-29, shows. The study was conducted in early 2021, a year after the Covid-19 pandemic, and vaccinations entered the Finnish market. The results came as […]
Henrik Stenson appointed Ryder Cup captain
On Tuesday, Henrik Stenson from Sweden was named Ryder Cup captain for the 2023 matches in Italy. Stenson, who served as vice-captain in Europe’s loss to the United States in 2021 at Whistling Straits, rises to the top spot and will face Team USA captain Zach Johnson in Rome. “It’s a great honor and I […]
Copenhagen ranked as the world’s sixth most cultural city
Europe dominates a list of the world’s most cultivated cities compiled by Uswitch it places Copenhagen in sixth place, making it a leader in the Nordic region. A survey looked at 69 of the world’s leading cities, and Europe accounted for the entire top 15. Museum, landmarks and moreThe survey took into account the number […]
Fredrik Lindström – Swedish swearing, the bluff syndrome and On the track behind the scenes
Fredrik Lindström foams through Swedish swear words
Olympic champion in pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis breaks his own world record
Belgrade [Serbia]March 8 (ANI): The Swedish Olympic pole vault champion, Mondo Duplantis, managed 6.19 meters to break his own world record by one centimeter on Monday at the World Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Belgrade. The 22-year-old Swedish volter had tried at that height on several occasions over the past two years and had been […]
Astronomers map out a mysterious element in space, the study reveals
Ytterbium is one of the four elements in the periodic table, named after the Ytterby mine in the Stockholm archipelago. The element was first discovered in black gadolinite, first identified in the Ytterby mine in 1787. Ytterbium is interesting because it can have two different cosmic origins. Scientists believe that one half comes from heavy […]
Broken heart syndrome is on the rise in Finland, especially among women
The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) has reported an increase in Takotsubo’s cardiomyopathy, which is often triggered by stress. A condition characterized by symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath is more common in women than men. "The woman said she couldn’t take it anymore and walked out. When he left home, […]
Estrogen levels linked to COVID-19 risk of death in older women, the study suggests
London [UK], February 15 (ANI): Estrogen is a category of sex hormone that is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. New research has suggested that an older woman’s estrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying from covid-19, with higher levels of the hormone […]
The old drug can protect against COVID-19 lung damage, the study found
They say the FDA-approved drug, which has been in clinical use for more than 70 years, can protect against lung damage and the risk of blood clots in COVID-19 and other diseases that cause immune-mediated lung damage. The results of their research were published in “JCI Insight”. The study found that disulfiram protected rodents from […]
Summer streets planned for the city center
Inspired by the summer of Kasarmitor last summer, Helsinki is currently planning four summer streets in the Kaartinkaupungi area. The summer streets create a pleasant promenade from the beginning of June to the end of August. The traffic arrangements and services on the summer streets will be changed so that the area attracts as many […]
On Screens in February: A tale of Shakespeare’s worthy successors and two sexagenarians
In an age of such… well… ageism, it’s refreshing to see Hollywood throwing money at the tale of a 67-year-old murderous throne-stealer and his manipulative wife, who at 64 is no spring chicken herself. The Tragedy of Macbeth (released; 87 on Metacritic), with aforementioned sexagenarians Denzel Washington and France McDormand, is not the only adaptation […]
Two years of pandemic work takes a heavy toll on Sweden’s healthcare staff
© Provided by Xinhua Sweden has adopted an agile approach to the pandemic since the very first days, and prefers recommendations to the public over a nationwide lockdown. At the same time, the successive waves of the pandemic took the heaviest toll in Sweden of all the five Nordic countries, which created an extremely stressful […]
The study predicts long covid at the first diagnosis
Seattle [US], January 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified several factors that can be measured at the first point of covid-19 diagnosis that predict whether a patient is likely to develop long-term covid. The study has been published in the ‘Cell Journal’. A significant proportion of people affected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus – […]
Cicero – rhetoric, politics and the fall of the Roman Republic
The editorial staff of this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – host and screenwriter Tove Palén – script and research Emilia Mellberg – producer Pablo Leiva Wenger – stage narrator Elias Klenell – sound design and final mix Ida Östenberg, professor of ancient culture and social life at the University of Gothenburg, also participates Want […]
Tourism will grow by 4 percent in 2021, but is still well below pre-pandemic levels
The first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer survey in 2022 shows that increased vaccination rates combined with easing travel restrictions due to increased cross-border coordination and protocols have all helped to unleash pent-up demand. International tourism recovered moderately in the second half of 2021, with international arrivals declining by 62% in both the third and fourth […]
Research shows that face masks halve the distance of airborne pathogens
The findings are important because airborne viral pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2, can be encapsulated and migrated through liquid droplets and aerosols formed during human respiratory functions such as speaking and coughing. Knowing how to reduce this spread can help keep people safe and manage the response to pandemics such as COVID-19, which have led to […]
Icelandair is expanding its offer with other destinations
Icelandair has published information on its summer flight schedule. Four destinations have been added to the current route network – Rome in Italy, Nice in France, Alicante in Spain and Montreal in Canada. Icelandair said the company will fly to 43 destinations in summer 2022 – 29 destinations in Europe and 14 in North America. […]
The Finnish ministry is raising its eyebrows with estimates of the long Covid virus
“There is a risk that we are witnessing Finland’s biggest or one of the biggest chronic diseases,” Kiuru warned. He added that thousands of children will get the disease in the coming weeks, which will develop into a bullying disease. “Are we ready to be responsible for the thousands of children with long-term coronavirus?” he […]
This small home comes with a greenhouse and a porch swing
The photographer accidentally captures a brilliant optical illusion of “Three-headed deer” roaming the woods Dad with Down syndrome raises a dental reason and shows the power of love Photographer mother takes fairy tale portraits of her children to show childhood timeless magic 103-year-old “Aunty Moser” can have been one of the earliest born people ever […]
Copenhagen ranked among the best cities to have a baby
Banzai to Japan, buh to USA Nationally, Japan probably performed best in the index with five cities in the top 13. The United States, meanwhile, struggled with four cities in the bottom six. Reykjavik topped the rankings, followed by Kyoto, Tallinn, Helsinki and Fukuoka, while Oslo, Copenhagen, Chiba, Tokyo and Seoul topped the top 10. […]
