Tag: Safe
Danish ship overrun by pirates
Danish-owned tanker Monjasa Reformer has been attacked and potentially hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea. The ship, which belongs to the Danish oil trading company Monjasa, is currently approximately 100 kilometers off the south coast of Cameroon. The crew hides in a safe room, while the pirates still roam the ship. Communication breakdownCommunication […]
Thomas Hammarberg – an angry human rights fighter on the children’s side
Amnesty, Save the Children, the UN, Swedish Radio and the Swedish Riksdag. It is difficult to summarize 81-year-old Thomas Hammarberg’s career when he has been both a diplomat, opinion leader, activist, politician and journalist. At the same time as he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 on stage on behalf of Amnesty, he was […]
“Maria” fears revenge after her son is arrested: “We are not guilty”
In the last week, the focus has been on relatives of people in or around criminal networks. The murder of a man in his 50s in Tullinge, a father of a man connected to the Vårby network, has e.g. made many worried. And several police officers describe it as the gang’s boundaries have been pushed […]
Detained in custody due to harassment and threats
A 30-year-old man from Reykjanesbær who is suspected of bomb threats and a number of other crimes has been detained until March 30. It is safe to say that he is well known to the police. The last actions of this man were covered by the media. He is suspected of sending threatening e-mails to […]
Finland is sending EUR 29 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Some of the funds will be used to help the country’s estimated 17.5 million people in need, including food, education and nuclear safety support.
Most doctors are not aware of patient injury reporting processes in their workplace
According to PVK’s remuneration manager Elina Muukkonen, healthcare professionals do not need to know when a patient injury may be eligible for compensation. If the patient suspects damage, he can seek help from the healthcare patient advocate, and the reporting process removes the issue from the daily life of the patient and the healthcare unit. […]
Finavia facilitates the security check of air passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
This update has speeded up security checks,” said Ari KumaraDirector of Finavia’s safety operations. By the summer of 2023, traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa airport will be even more effortless when Finavia will install even more ultra-modern security devices. These devices allow air passengers to carry liquid containers of up to 100 milliliters in their carry-on luggage. […]
TVO: The start of OL3 was moved from April 15 to April 17
The latest hiccup is due to the fact that the safety valves have to be services, which are services when the reactor is shut down before resuming the test production phase. There was a mistake detected one of the valves in connection with the periodic tests performed at the start-up in early February. The third […]
The application period for the next school year’s afternoon activity starts on March 6
Children participate in meaningful activities in a safe environment after the school day. The activity ends either at 16:00 or 17:00. The afternoon activity is for a fee, which includes a snack and insurance. The monthly fee is 100 euros for activities ending at 4:00 p.m. and 120 euros for activities ending at 5:00 p.m. […]
Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault
By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India]February 22 (ANI): Air India Delhi flight from New York had to land in Sweden’s capital Stockholm after encountering technical glitches on Wednesday. Air India flight AI 106 had about 300 passengers. There was panic among the passengers after the cockpit crew announced that the flight was diverted to an […]
Empowering young people: Ashoka Nordic shares two young change-makers in Finland with social impact initiatives
First Prize Winner, Panashe Kauhanen, is the founder of the FASHCENE brand, which focuses on producing contemporary and modern fashion shows to promote the inclusion of Finnish youth. The brand’s goal is to create a platform where young people can showcase their talents in a safe and welcoming environment. The team behind the brand consists […]
Helsinki Ink Tattoo Convention presents various artists and styles 31.3.-2.4.2023
The popularity of tattoos has grown year by year, and visitors to Helsinki Ink will have a wide selection of different current styles. The industry has also developed in all respects, with better quality tools and colors available and a focus on customer safety. “The stylistic trends are emphasizing hybrids or emphasizing contrasts. Other styles […]
New proposal to crack down on hooliganism
Police, fans and clubs involved“I’ve been going to games for years and I think the atmosphere is fantastic. But I’ve also experienced how quickly things can turn,” said Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard. “It has to be safe for families and other fans to be at football matches, and that’s not the case when people […]
Winter Break: Orbs of Unfathomable Distortion
Huge billiardsends Feb 26, open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Tue closed, until 9pm on Thu; Skovvej 100, Ishøj; over 18 years: DKK 140, under 18 years: free adm; arken.dk From the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage to Inner Space 21 years later, there has always been something appealing about being miniature, and museums know this better than most, […]
The longest collective agreement in the fishing industry was signed
Representatives of the Icelandic Seafarers’ Union and the Union of Fishing Companies (SFS) have signed new collective agreements. These agreements are to run for ten years. The new agreement puts emphasis on wage increases in line with those implemented by the Workers’ Federation (SGS), increasing pension contributions and increasing the safety and health of workers. […]
The Internet and its many opportunities to get a loan
The Internet has revolutionized how we do business, and it has especially changed how people borrow money. Today, there are a number of services available online that allow people to secure loans regardless of their credit score or personal circumstances. One method that has gained popularity over the past few years is finding ways to […]
The ultra-processed food – how dangerous is it?
How much do you know about what you put into you? And if you were to turn over that falu sausage package at the grocery store to read the ingredients list, you’d probably quickly come across words and lists that you probably don’t understand. Is it dangerous? Or is it useful? Ingrid Larsson, who is […]
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 […]
Roads closed near Eyjafjöll, near Reynisfjall and Lyngdalsheiði
Due to very bad weather conditions, the road under the Eyjafjöll mountain range from Markarfljót to Vík in Mýrdal was closed. The Reynisfjall road was also closed, as was Lyngdalsheiði. Almost all of the country has yellow or orange warnings today, which will remain in place until tomorrow. All domestic flights have been canceled today […]
Police safety vs tasers
The Minister of Justice intends to introduce stun guns to the police, which are intended to increase the safety of police officers. The news causes a great stir among the public as well as in the parliament. However, the Police Association welcomed it. Meanwhile, in the pages of Vísir, there was an article about stun […]
50 years since the Heimaey eruption
The history of great events is worth remembering and drawing as many conclusions as possible from them. Such a case is the volcanic eruption on the island of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, which began half a century ago, on the night of January 23, 1973. It’s still amazing that no one died then. The […]
Fluorescence, your name is woman! Men are more likely to cycle without lights
Women are better than men – half the population already knew that. Or rather, they are less reckless, less selfish, less likely to cause a head-on bicycle collision on a moonless night in Christiania and less likely to consider 49 kroner for a set of bicycle lights daylight robbery at midnight in the center of […]
Guardians praise the early childhood education and preschool education in the capital region
This is evident from the results of the joint municipal survey. Espoo, Helsinki, Kauniainen and Vantaa organized a survey for the guardians of children in municipal and private early childhood education and pre-school education between October 26 and November 9, 2022. The survey was aimed at all guardians of children in early childhood education or […]
Trkiye denies the connection between the F-16 agreement and Nordic NATO bids
Ankara hopes to buy 40 new Lockheed-produced jets, but the deal has opponents in Washington Turkey’s proposed purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the US and its gatekeeping for NATO as Finland and Sweden seek to join the US-led military bloc are “not related,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has insisted. The arms sale would […]
Denmark on the podium of the world’s best countries to start a family
Children are very welcome in Denmark. In a list dominated by European countries, the Nordic countries accounted for five of the 11 best places. Enjoy Travel placed Denmark in second place on its list of the 25 best countries in the world to start a family. The website took into account education, child care, safety, […]
Background report of the Norwegian Economic Council: Flat-rate transfers are the most effective way to deal with unequal fuel taxes for low-income households
However, the tax burden is higher for low-income car-owning households. The Economic Policy Council’s new background report analyzes different compensation models. The report was written by a doctoral researcher Selina Clarke and empirical analysis by the researcher Kimmo Palanne. “In summary, a flat-rate transfer would compensate for the costs to low-income households, but it would […]
TVO: Olkiluoto 3 starts full operation on schedule despite external pressures
Despite the war in Ukraine, which skyrocketed energy costs, the Finnish nuclear power plant Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) said it would not allow external pressures to speed up the commissioning of the Olkiluoto 3 reactor. "We do not take into account external pressure or the fact that the demand for electricity is high. We will proceed […]
TS: Gang members are looking for work as prison guards
Members of the criminal gang have tried to infiltrate the Finnish prison staff, says Turku Sanomat. Dozens of people who took part in organized criminal groups have applied for jobs in penitentiaries, it says. It is still unclear whether they have succeeded. The Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rise), which manages 26 prisons, relies on background checks […]
The forgotten explosive stores – Emil loses his life in the death trap
Lina’s ex-partner, Elvira’s brother, was named Emil. Until a year and a half ago, he was a workshop worker in Östersund municipality. But one day in November 2020, Emil is called in to open the locks on two metal cabinets in a stone storage room to be cleaned up. Everyone thinks the cabinets are empty. […]
Right now: Magdalena Andersson: Joint application best for our safety
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö will hold a joint press conference on NATO in Stockholm. Hear our defense reporter Mats Eriksson comment on the two countries’ message directly from the press conference. Ekot broadcasts directly in the app SR Play and on the web.
Mental form of health: Living in this moment!
I just got home from vacation in India: a month of festivals, family, weddings, travel and more. I love visiting this beautiful, huge, diverse country where you see people from all walks of life – both social status and economic levels. There is a lot of competition in India, whether it is studies or work, […]
STT: Nurses could not afford another strike
A protracted nurses ‘strike would have weighed heavily on the coffers of the nurses’ unions, Tehy and Super, STT said on Sunday, referring to documents from unions filed with the National Board of Patents and Registration. The financial situation of the unions is a strictly kept secret, but last year’s statements show that the unions […]
Customs: Most food supplements sold online are against the rules
According to customs, there are serious shortcomings in food supplements sold online, as most products do not meet EU standards. A review by Customs in 2022 found that 80% of food supplements inspected did not comply with EU food safety regulations. The customs authorities took samples of products ordered from 24 Finnish online traders. The […]
Olkiluoto 3 is once again postponing energy production
The production of full electricity at the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant has been postponed again, and production is now scheduled for September 2022 instead of July. The purpose of the delay is to enable additional inspections of the plant’s cooling systems, the plant’s operator Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) said in a statement issued on Thursday. […]
The Supreme Court dismissed the newspaper’s privacy violation case
The Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit against the former editor-in-chief of the newspaper and an editor of an Åland newspaper accused of violating a person’s privacy in a news article. In the dismissal, the couple, who had worked for the news agency Nya Åland, were released from paying the fine imposed by the Court of […]
The cyber attack hits valuable hotels in Helsinki and affects 15,000 customers
According to Nordic Hotels & Resorts, 15,497 customers’ personal data has been leaked from the booking system used by Hotelli Kämp and F6 Hotel as a result of a breach in February. "The booking system for one of our suppliers’ websites was compromised. The attack affected two of our hotels," said Jonathan BlomCommunication advice from […]
Finnish nurses are ready to give up their profession, says Tehyn Rytkönen
Rytkönen revealed that nurses have expressed their readiness to relinquish the right to practice their profession from the Social and Health Inspectorate (Valvira). “To protect themselves specifically from a situation where a bailiff knocks on their door and forces them to act under threat of a fine.” Tehy and the Association of Nurses (Super) have […]
Minister Lindén: Patient safety law on hold due to strike
According to the Minister of Family and Social Affairs, the controversial new law will not progress in Parliament, at least for the time being Who is Linden (SDP) because the planned strike by health workers has been postponed. "When there is no strike, there is no need for a law" Lindén said in an interview […]
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One in three teens buys snus on social media, the study says
Social media platforms have become a popular way for young people to get their hands on the oral tobacco product snuff. With the exception of Sweden, the sale of snus is banned throughout the EU, including in Finland. According to the latest school health promotion survey, as many as 43 percent of 10-12-year-old students and […]
Dozens of health care workers are leaving their jobs, the authority says
A record number of community nurses and other health care professionals are now demanding the abolition of their profession, the National Board of Health and Welfare (Valvira) says. The Authority has already granted 30 withdrawals, of which more than 20 are still pending. "In the past, we received about 20 applications in a full year," […]
The Finnish legislature was acquitted of comments that disparage homosexuals
Räsänen was charged with three ethnic incitements and the North with one ethnic incitement. Both denied the charges throughout the proceedings, citing freedom of speech and freedom of religion. In its judgment, the Helsinki District Court recalled that, although freedoms are not unrestricted, their restriction requires particularly compelling social reasons. Safeguarding the equality and dignity […]
The energy company will increase Olkiluoto 3’s capacity to more than 30 percent
The Finnish nuclear power company Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) plans to increase the capacity of the third unit of its Olkiluoto nuclear power plant (OL3) to more than 30 percent of its full capacity. On Wednesday, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (Stuk) approved the company’s application to expand the capacity of the new reactor. In […]
Finland is sending more military material to Ukraine
Finland will send more military equipment to help Ukraine in its fight against the attacking Russian forces, the Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö decided to send additional supplies to Ukraine on the basis of a government proposal. According to the ministry, no details are provided about the quality, delivery or […]
Pros and cons of mobile casino games
It is safe to say that online casino games are among the most popular games today. Some people play them because they want to win money, but most men and women play them for the sake of entertainment. If you are a casino enthusiast, you have definitely heard of mobile casino games. There are a […]
The ban on overtime and shift work in the public sector begins
Public sector workers have embarked on a week-long strike to draw attention to demands to improve pay and working conditions. The industrial struggle between the public sector unions JHL, Juko and Jyty began on Monday and will continue until Sunday 27 March. Despite the ban on overtime and shift work, employees continue to perform tasks […]
Carlsberg is not leaving Russia
Billions spentCarlsberg also revealed that its first priority was to help its 1,300 employees in Ukraine and that they have taken several steps to ensure their safety and health. They will also donate – together with the Carlsberg Foundation and the Tuborg Foundation – DKK 75 million to the relief effort in Ukraine. According to […]
Right now: Latest news about the power outage in Chernobyl
The former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine is without electricity. According to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, there is currently no increased radiation risk for humans and the environment, neither in Ukraine nor in Sweden. Hear the latest about developments in the war and around the nuclear power plant from Ekot’s foreign reporter Beatrice […]
Marina and Emil – now in safety
6-year-old Emil, says he does not want to drive anymore, he just wants to stay and rest. – He is so tired of traveling now, says Marina, the last few days we have had to drag him out of bed at five and put him in the car. But at the same time, there is […]
The latest on the situation in Ukraine
The Swedish Migration Agency on refugee flows. The consequences of a nuclear accident. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority and others are participating in tonight’s broadcast.
NATO’s second citizens’ initiative achieves the required 50,000 signatures
Another citizens’ initiative, which requires Finland to apply for membership in the NATO military alliance, has achieved the required 50,000 signatures and will be submitted to parliament for consideration by members of parliament. The initiative – urging the authorities to apply for NATO membership in accordance with its obligation to protect constitutionally protected human rights […]
More Danish weapons can be sent to Ukraine
The first package on the way Chief of Defense Flemming Lentfer, for obvious security reasons, did not reveal where the anti-tank missiles were in addition to the fact that they had already left Denmark. He said, however, that the mobile hospital reached Poland and will cross the Ukrainian border with the help of the EU. […]
Russia and Belarus do not play in the hockey world in Finland
The International Hockey Federation IIHF has ruled out its Russian-Belarusian competitions for the time being as a result of the Russian invasion of Belarus. "The IIHF is not a political entity and cannot influence decisions in the war in Ukraine." said the chairman of the IIHF Luc Tardif in a press release. "However, we have […]
Information: Sweden will send defense equipment to Ukraine
Sweden will send defense equipment to Ukraine, according to information from Ekot’s Fredrik Furtenbach. These include safety vests and “some kind of weapon”, according to Ekot’s sources. The message will be presented at a press conference with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at 6 pm on Sunday.
Denmark ready to receive Ukrainian refugees
Municipalities ready to help Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said that his ministry was already in the process of expanding Denmark’s capacity to deal with refugees. “The government and the immigration authorities have already focused on ensuring that there is an acceptable response capacity if the situation in Ukraine triggers an increase in refugees moving towards […]
Finland suspends Fennovoima’s project due to security fears
Minister for Economic Affairs of Finland Mika Lintilä (CEN) saddened on Thursday that he would not propose a building permit for Fennovoima ‘s Hanhikivi nuclear power plant. During the debate on the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Parliament, Lintilä said that the project involving the Russian owner and the Russian nuclear reactor would not proceed […]
NBI: Police shot, wounded the person who posed the threat in the center of Kirkkonummi
Police shot and insulted a person threatening the police at noon on Thursday in the center of Kirkkonummi, says the Länsi-Uusimaa Police Department. According to police, the case is being investigated as a police assassination attempt. The injured suspect received immediate first aid on the spot from police and first aid personnel and was taken […]
A temporary change in the law on the vaccination status of workers has been submitted for comment
The government’s ministerial-level coronavirus working group has proposed that proposals for amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act be sent for opinion. The temporary adjustments include a provision allowing employers to obtain and process information about an employee’s Covid vaccination or disease status. The proposal follows a trialogue with employers ‘and workers’ representatives. According […]
Left Allies: No more deportations unless there is peace
Refugees who have been granted residence pursuant to section 7, subsection 3, may be deported if improvements occur in their home country. Denmark has recently taken advantage of this and sent refugees back to their home country, even when it is not entirely certain – as was the case with many Syrians last year, although […]
Copenhagen’s artificial island construction has started stone-safe
Collects on dirt The project aims to generate additional funds through other construction projects that pay to unload excess land within The perimeter of Lynetteholmen and thus also help to create it new island. In total, the two initial phases (see photos below) are expected to cost DKK 2.5 billion to complete. “We can see […]
There have been two crashes during OL3 testing
On Monday, STUK emphasized that all plant systems operate as intended during both emergency shutdowns, which is a mechanism to ensure that the plant does not pose a threat to nuclear safety. It added that the safety significance of these two incidents was so low that they could not be placed on the International Nuclear […]
Olkiluoto 3’s electricity production was further delayed
The electricity production of the new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor in southwestern Finland has suffered further. Production was scheduled to begin in January, but was postponed to early February. The plant’s operator Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) said in a press release that the much-delayed reactor would instead start producing electricity at the end of February. "During […]
Helsinki’s real estate investment trends 2021-22
Growing investment market Investing is about buying cheap and selling at the right time, and of course this also applies when investing in the Helsinki real estate market. It should be noted that the pandemic has changed the world, including economically, and will never be the same again. Still, because everything has an equal and […]
New legislation is expected for cargo bikes in light of the increase in the number of accidents
Cargo bikes have always been a challenge for ordinary cyclists. Far wider than the average bike, they can be difficult to overtake on narrow roads. In addition, since the advent of electric cargo bikes in recent years, they have overtaken ordinary cyclists, although they remain cumbersome around intersections and corners and are inevitably overtaken. This […]
Olkiluoto 3’s electricity production was postponed to February
Electricity production from the much-delayed Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, which was scheduled to begin at the end of January, has been postponed until next month. The plant operator Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) said in a press release that the delay was due to an unplanned shutdown of the reactor during the test phase. The causes of […]
Global Denmark: Expat goodclub develops a network and networks to grow
Denmark is a fantastic country in so many ways. But my God, networking can feel like an impossible mission in this Nordic monoculture with its strict private-public boundaries. Having said that, I feel that cultivating a network, in addition to learning Danish and actively participating in Danish culture, is absolutely crucial for integration and progress […]
Things to consider before buying a house in Copenhagen
It is safe to say that buying a home is a dream come true for many people. If you are one of those who can afford this, you definitely have a picture of how you would like your dream house to look. However, you should know that finding a house that you will like in […]
Sweden is rewarded with 21 Van Hool Exqui-City – electrive.com
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The earthquake near Húsafell
Last night, an earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded near Húsafell. The quake occurred approximately 10 kilometers west of Mount Ók, which was once a glacier. In the geologist’s comments, on the website of the Icelandic Meteorological Office, you can read that the epicenter was at a depth of more than 3 […]
Temporary derogations from driving and rest periods will take effect again
According to temporary derogations, the daily driving time may not exceed 11 hours and the weekly driving time may not exceed 60 hours. The accumulated driving time for two consecutive weeks may not exceed 120 hours. The daily rest period must be at least 9 hours a day and the weekly rest period may be […]
An earthquake south of Húsafell and west of the glacier
This morning a strong magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred southwest of Húsafell and west of the Ok Glacier. Seismic activity in this area has been present since the turn of the year. According to an expert from the Icelandic Meteorology Institute, it will continue. The epicenter of the earthquake, which was recorded at a quarter past […]
SAS among the safest airlines in the world
In good company Air New Zealand topped the list followed by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, while SAS, Qantas, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air and Virgin Australia / Atlantic rounded out the top 10. “There’s very little between the top 20, they’re all standouts,” said AirlineRatings.com editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas. Meanwhile, AirlineRatings.com […]
MS will switch to a more valuable product
The production of casein from skimmed milk will begin on behalf of the Mjólkursamsalan dairy in the first half of winter, if all goes to plan. Production will take place at the whey processing plant in Sauðárkrókur. Casein is a much more valuable product than skim cheese and skimmed milk powder, and represents a safer […]
The Lux Helsinki Light Festival comes alive in the midst of epidemic changes
After a break caused by Covid for a year, the Helsinki light art exhibition Lux Helsinki will return on Wednesday evening. However, the deteriorating situation has led organizers to make last-minute changes to this year’s program to ensure public safety. The event, which lasts for five days until Sunday, is mainly held outdoors around the […]
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority approved the start-up of the Olkiluoto 3 reactor
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (Stuk) has given permission to the energy company Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) to increase the capacity of its new Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear power plant unit. The capacity can be increased to more than 5 percent of the unit’s 4,300 megawatts of full heat capacity, STUK said in a statement […]
New Year’s Eve car bonfires
New Year’s outbreaks have been canceled in most parts of the country. However, in many places there will be fireworks displays that people can view from a safe distance. In addition, in some places there will be so-called “Car fires” – and it’s not about burning tires. New Year’s fires are a constant element of […]
Peaceful protest against vaccination against COVID-19
Peaceful protests against coronavirus vaccination took place in Reykjavik and Akureyri today. Hundreds of people took part in the protests. People have protested against isolating people because of what the group calls “a cold or a sore throat.” Protesters questioned the integrity of pharmaceutical companies, the safety of vaccines, and pointed out that forcing vaccines […]
Helsinki after school clubs outdoors during January
After the first and second grade children ‘s schooling, club activities will be held outdoors in Helsinki in January due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation. City officials hope the change will help reduce close contact between children and limit potential exposure to the virus. Schools in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area also aim to avoid confusion […]
3,000 flights canceled worldwide due to COVID-19 staffing issues: Reports
To date, 4,604 flights have been delayed. About 500 flights are delayed in the United States, to the United States, or from there on Friday. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also announced on Thursday that they had canceled hundreds of Christmas Eve flights. JetBlue has also canceled more than 50 flights. Alaska Airlines told […]
On Christmas Day, poor driving conditions in the western areas
Driving conditions are poor in Western and Southwestern Finland all Saturday, says the road information service Fintraffic. The company said visibility to the west and southwest was poor due to snowfall and drift. The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts that road conditions in the western regions will be poor until Saturday night and will be issued […]
Christmas Eve with Stina Wollter
Participating is the former forest monk, now the author and lecturer Björn Natthiko Lindeblad. He talks about unusual Christmases and about how he sees loneliness and the dark as something he embraces. You also hear the training leader Fredrik Åsberg tell us about creating safe spaces around our bodies and the doula Opokua Britton Cavaco […]
Motorists warned of poor driving conditions when snowstorms were predicted
On Christmas Eve, the Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a warning about dangerous driving conditions, especially in the central and southern parts of the country. Snowfall is forecast for much of the country throughout the day, and there will also be snowfall in some places. Meteorologist of the Finnish Meteorological Institute Sini Tenhunen urged motorists […]
The Helsinki Energy Company will stop using coal five years early
Read more: Helsinki’s Hanasaari coal-fired power plant to be closed almost two years ahead of schedule (4.6.2021) Helen announced Tuesday press release that is, is gradually moving to decentralized heat production, where heat is generated, recovered, and stored in multiple locations in an emission-free, renewable, and safe manner. “For Helen, this work has been going […]
EU citizens should be offered physical proof of status
At present, EU citizens who have acquired a well-established or pre-established status do not have physical documents proving that they have the right to reside in the United Kingdom, and this has caused problems for their employment and access to services. A joint letter from the Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland expresses its […]
Finland is tightening the rules for drone pilots
Next year, Finland will introduce strict regulations for drone pilots in accordance with the new EU guidelines. The new regulations, which came into force this year, require all drone pilots (except unmanned aircraft weighing less than 250 g) to register with the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom and pass a theory test online. From […]
The Danish pension company is pushing the airline over employee rights
Deadline December 20th According to the AP, Wizz Airs CEO József Varadi stated in 2020 that the airline is against unions because they are killing businesses. In addition to the AP, 12 other investors are also considering their investment due to the labor rights issue. “Ultimately, respect for workers’ rights is about passenger safety. There […]
Omaha mom looking for refund of international airline tickets after cancellation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – For two years, an Omaha mother and daughter have been trying to visit family half a world away. First, COVID put the trip on ice and then the airline came with a surprise. Wenche Sterling, born in Norway, wanted to take her daughter there and reconnect with the family after 14 […]
Three tunnels do not meet the safety requirements
The EFTA Surveillance Authority, ESA, considers that three of the four tunnels in Iceland that belong to the common European transport infrastructure network do not meet the minimum safety requirements set by the EEA. This is one of the conclusions of the opinion sent by ESA to the Icelandic government. It shows that the tunnels […]
Request for blood
In a statement released yesterday by the Blood Bank, we read that the safety reserve of erythrocyte concentrate at the Blood Bank should be around 400 units, and currently only 200 units are available. Birgitta Hafsteinsdóttir, a nurse at Akureyri’s Blood Bank, encourages people to donate blood. “We need blood to secure the Blood Bank’s […]
How to make new friends
– I think it is important to remind ourselves that there are more people who want friends out there and that we tend to underestimate how good other people like us, says Frida Bern Andersson, psychologist and co-author of the book Long live friends. She continues. – Another good tip is to offer their help. […]
Icelandic infrastructure under threat from vulnerabilities in computer systems
Due to vulnerabilities found in many computer systems, Guðmundur Arnar Sigmundsson, head of department in CERT-IS’s cybersecurity team, says there is uncertainty about the security of Iceland’s infrastructure. It is not known if hackers managed to exploit these vulnerabilities, but it is known that they were looking for them. There must be an effective level […]
The Court of Appeal upheld the judgment in the Kuopio bus accident
The Court of Appeal of Eastern Finland has upheld the judgment of the Pohjois-Savo District Court and the judgment in a bus accident in Kuopio in 2018, in which four people died and 22 others were injured. Nearly a year ago, the district court sentenced the bus driver to one year and 10 months in […]
Covid Group: The situation is getting worse in Pirkanmaa
The prevalence of Covid-19 in the Pirkanmaa region is now the third highest in Finland Janne Laine, Infectious Diseases Doctor at Tampere University Hospital (TAYS). Laine spoke about the matter at a press conference of the Pirkanmaa Coronavir Coordination Group on Tuesday afternoon. The team found the coronavirus situation in the Pirkanmaa region to be […]
Fit for business: Eight skills you MUST master to be an effective leader
The brain is a survival machine that creates survival mechanisms to protect itself socially. And many of these safeguards can inadvertently cause problems in an organization. Leaders own their own emotions and behaviors in response to what is happening around them. They have mastered these eight skills to avoid being taken over by these mechanisms. […]
Omicron is very different from the Delta, Beta COVID variants, says Angelique Coetzee, a South African doctor
In an exclusive ANI interview, Dr. Angelique Coetzee said: “I think this variant has been around for some time. Maybe not in South Africa, but in other countries, because the number of infections increased sharply in other countries.” “If you are not clinically aware of the symptoms, the symptoms will easily go unnoticed. It would […]
Alcohol drivers are increasingly using shared cars to return home from the office’s Christmas party
The annual Christmas lunch season often results in an increase in drunk driving cases, but this year, police have noticed an increased tendency among car commuters not to run the risk. It is clear that they are making other arrangements. For example, they make plans to leave earlier so they can grab the last train, […]
THL Finland recommends a third shot for all 18-year-olds and older
“The third dose of the vaccine will reduce the spread of the virus in the population and improve protection against severe forms of the disease,” highlighted Hanna Nohy, Chief Medical Officer of THL. THL also on Thursday announced People aged 5 to 11 with diseases that predispose to serious illnesses will be vaccinated as soon […]
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