Tag: Safety
Finland is the safest travel destination in the world
Fortunately, there are many places in the world that are safe to travel to based on various metrics. In this article, we explore some of the safest countries to travel to based on factors such as murders, assaults, traffic deaths, natural disaster riskand global peace index. Finland Finland is consistently classified as the safest country […]
Eva: The gender gap in party preferences has continued to grow in Finland
Among the Basic Finns’ position, men make up about 70 percent and the coalition’s 60 percent, while women make up about two-thirds of the Greens and the left-wing coalition. The Center and the Social Democrats are the only two of the six largest parliamentary parties whose base is roughly evenly divided between men and women. […]
Companies pushing the gas pedal for electric car fleets
A new ranking has outlined the companies leading the charge to commit to electric vehicles and those lagging behind, writes David Ritter. AUSTRALIA’S corporate fleet of passenger cars has a big role to play in driving the electric vehicle (EV) revolution our country needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up air pollution in […]
Drug abuse, job cuts in the world’s happiest country: Finland in the world press
The article provides exclusive details about the drug threat in the upcoming elections in Finland, where restrictive drug abuse is also an important campaign issue. According to the news report, in 2022, almost 30 percent of the victims were 25 years old and younger, and drug users die on average ten years younger in Finland […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Concerns in Taiwan, silent on nuclear waste, nurses are strengthened
Unrest in Taiwan Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a year ago, many have wondered if something similar could happen in Taiwan. Self-defense courses are quickly fully booked, and military service is made longer.Hear Björn Djurberg’s report from Taiwan. Silent on the nuclear waste issue From having been about to be phased out, a […]
A Dane abroad:
In a recent article in the New York Times, tech writer Kevin Roose reported on a bizarre encounter he had with a Bing chatbot, in which it told him, among other things, that it dreamed of being human, that Roose should divorce his wife and that it wanted to steal nuclear bomb codes. Don’t leave […]
Copenhagen the world’s sixth best city for studying abroad – survey
Copenhagen is the world’s sixth best city for studying abroad, according to a new report study conducted by Helpful Professoran online resource for higher education. The survey assessed a number of factors, including the quality and number of universities, the number of international students, the cost of living and perceived levels of freedom, safety and […]
Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions
The social effects of Customs’ crime prevention have exceeded 100 million euros, and most of the violations are related to sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Supervisory director Hannu Sinkkonen said that the number of violations of regulations has increased significantly, and last year more than 300 cases were taken into preliminary investigation. Sinkkonen also stated […]
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. […]
Finnish customs and police uncover a marijuana smuggling operation from abroad
The investigation, which began in the late summer of 2022, led to the seizure of almost 40 kilograms of marijuana and approximately 95,000 euros in cash. The cash is believed to be partly criminal proceeds from marijuana already in circulation and partly to pay for a new import batch. The organization is suspected of having […]
Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal
It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this could soon be a thing of the past if a recently published draft bill to decriminalize sex work is passed. Researchers and activists Marlise Richter and Monique Huysamen outline what is in the new law, what is good about it and what […]
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 […]
A new fitness supplement: SARMs
Products such as protein powders and creatine supplements are popular among fitness and bodybuilding enthusiasts. They improve the development of muscles and help them recover faster after a workout. In recent years, supplements known as Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs for short, have become increasingly popular among people involved in various types of training […]
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 […]
Several cases of food poisoning caused by oysters have been confirmed in Helsinki
The food safety unit asks everyone who has eaten oysters at Fisken på Disken, Restaurant Natura, Restaurant Gillet, The Cock, Restaurant Meripaviljonki and at the Pop-up event at Restaurant Sake bar & Izakaya in February 2023 and became ill from the meal, to contact the food safety unit. Illnesses can also be related to other […]
"War is not the solution, war is the problem," UN chief Guterres marks one year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainians, Russians and people far away need peace. Although the outlook may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting goes on, the harder this job will be. We don’t have a moment to lose.” The […]
Speech by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Munich Security Conference at the Ewald von Kleist award ceremony on February 18, 2023
Just four days after the conference, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. A year later, the war is still going on, with no end in sight. Russia continues and increases its aggression. It targets civilian infrastructure causing untold suffering and destruction. And our answer to President Zelensky is: We hear you loud and clear. […]
Beware of scams appearing as Kanta services and Kanta pages!
Typically, a scam message may ask you to send your personal information or documents to the address provided in the message. Information collected through such messages is likely to end up in the hands of criminals You may encounter scams in emails, social media, or search engines like Google or Bing. Criminals may also try […]
DeskFlex: Business with Effective Scheduling Solutions
“deskflex.com” is a company that provides web-based reservation and scheduling solutions, aimed at providing comprehensive solutions for businesses and users. They offer various products and services, including conference room reservation systems, desk reservation systems, gym reservation systems, etc., with the goal of improving the work efficiency and productivity of businesses and users. Deskflex.com’s products and […]
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 […]
YLE: Migri’s arguments about deporting parents have no legal basis, experts say
The report is based on an analysis of the decision related to the residence permit application of approximately 500 parents of Finnish children born abroad. Almost a third of the applications were rejected. Finland’s public broadcasting company wrote that the decisions seem to place less emphasis on the interests of the child than on previous […]
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 […]
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. […]
Finns among the 5 most playing countries
Where does this enthusiasm come from? The answer is not so simple. There are many reasons why casino games are so popular in Finland. Of course, gaming habits and preferences are individual, but you can easily find national common features that explain the popularity of gambling. These include geographical, cultural and social factors. Geography could […]
Minister Harakka opened Business Finland’s 6G seminar
In his opening speech, Minister Harakka emphasized the cooperation of democratic countries in the development and utilization of technology. – Our basic values, individual freedom and basic rights, must be guaranteed in the regulation and standards of 6G technology. Safety and climate protection must also be taken into account from the beginning, says Minister Harakka. […]
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 […]
Traffic pollution affects brain function: Research
“For many decades, researchers believed that the brain could be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution,” said senior researcher Dr. Chris Carlsten, professor and director of respiratory medicine and Canada Research Director for Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases at UBC. “This study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides […]
The Loviisa nuclear power plant received the green light to continue operating
The current operating licenses for the Loviisa nuclear power plant units expire in 2027 and 2030, and Fortum has applied for a new operating license for both units until 2050. The use permit is granted by the Government on the proposal of the Ministry of Economy. Affairs and employment. Before making the proposal, the Ministry […]
Turkey’s president says no support for Sweden’s NATO bid
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s president cast serious doubt on NATO expansion on Monday after warning Sweden not to expect support for its bid to join the military alliance following weekend protests in Stockholm by anti-Islam activist and pro-Kurdish groups. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Rasmus Paludan’s protest against the Koran on Saturday, saying it was an […]
More and more Swedes receive military deployments
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The number of Swedes with war deployments increased by 66,000 individuals to over 404,000 in the second half of 2022 and it is expected to increase further, Sweden’s Television (SVT) reported on Monday. According to the Swedish law, workplaces can order their employees to stay at work if the government […]
EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions […]
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 […]
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 […]
Non-compliance with the “law of berries” is still quite common, suggests inspections
Hanna-Kaisa RajalaAVI’s director of occupational safety in Northern Finland revealed that most of the notifications were related to staff orientation, during which employees should familiarize themselves with their statutory rights and obligations as seasonal workers. According to him, the occupational health and safety authorities gave a total of 26 instructions. In addition, 12 notices were […]
When the war moves to the bottom of the sea
The suspected attack on the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 has opened the world’s eyes to all the infrastructure built on the bottom of the sea and our dependence on it. Oil and gas pipelines, internet and power cables, energy islands and offshore wind farms can all become targets of subsurface gray zone […]
YLE: More than half of MPs support increasing nuclear power capacity
The Parliament has a total of 200 members. Many of the respondents, the broadcaster wrote, paid attention to small modular reactors, even though the question was about nuclear power in general. Joonas Könttä (The Center) estimates that the nuclear power legislation should be clarified so that the construction and start-up of small modular reactors would […]
The emergency box’s most important item in a space war
“We have a rather poor grasp of where we have built in dependence on satellites” Space may feel distant and far away from our crisis preparedness here on earth, but the role of satellites in our everyday lives is more important than we might think. It is about navigation for planes, boats and cars, but […]
Pioneer divers in the North Sea
Deep-sea diving is a life-threatening job, but in the 70s you could dive in the North Sea with just a sports diver’s certificate. Safety was not the most important thing. It was the newly discovered oil. But the oil needed to get to land and for that pipelines were needed, which were welded by deep […]
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferry was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard
The keel-laying of the Spirit of Tasmania IV, which is being built for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company, was celebrated at the Rauma shipyard today. TT-Line, a major player in maritime traffic between mainland Australia and Tasmania, has ordered two identical Spirit of Tasmania vessels from RMC. The extensive project is the largest single foreign sale […]
The new metro line from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti will open on December 3, 2022
The metro was expanded from Ruoholahti to Matinkylä with eight new stations in 2017, when the first phase of the Länsimetro was completed. Since then, the work has continued on the west side of Matinkylä. “The timetables and costs of the construction of the metro extension were kept in accordance with the decisions of the […]
Official at HUS: There are medical grounds for the fourth vaccine injection
– The administrative and clinic staff expressed their hope that if there is enough research data, we will start the fourth vaccinations of social and health workers, because we have had a very large number of coronavirus patients, he said. explained for YLE. Mia KontioA senior expert at THL, told public radio that expanding the […]
Most of the highly educated people who move to Finland settle in well
However, there are also areas for development. As many as 39 percent are considering leaving Finland in the near future. Almost one in five (17%) has adapted either somewhat or very poorly. Unemployment, insufficient language skills and a lack of Finnish friends most likely lead to housing difficulties. – It is vital for Finland that […]
Performance Review: Everyone in Denmark should know Bugsy Malone’s name after this amazing show
Crazy amazing costumes. Boldly authentic props. Sass levels up to nine, Evita style. No, this isn’t an audition for the latest ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie’, but the blown takeaway from Rearview Teater’s premiere of ‘Bugsy Malone’ last night at Musikteatret Albertslund from a seriously impressed reviewer. Entering the speakeasy via the library… it has […]
Danish News Round-Up: The Danish Parliament must consider proposals for a bereavement plan
On August 23, a citizens’ motion emerged outlining a plan to offer support to families during the critical period immediately following the sudden death of the mother or father. In less than a month, the proposal gained an impressive 50,000 supporters. Support for bereaved familiesIn the days, weeks and months after a child loses one […]
The court sentenced the bus driver from Turku to conditional imprisonment for the fatal electric scooter collision
The court found the driver guilty of grossly endangering traffic safety.
The full start-up of Olkiluoto 3 was delayed until the end of December
Johanna AhoTVO’s director of communications on Wednesday stated to YLE that the test operation of the reactor is currently expected to continue on November 13. However, he emphasized that the schedule is only an estimate, as the extent of the damage to the pumps in the turbine island of the reactor is still in progress. […]
Election gathering: Sometimes the kingmakers Dansk Folkeparti and Radikale watch from the sidelines with little hope of influencing
Every Danish government back to the 1970s has been formed on the basis of a majority consisting of either the Radicals or the Danish People’s Party. But none of the ‘kingmakers’ are doing well in the polls and look set to become part of the next majority. Both will likely be frozen outDF (2.9 per […]
Water pump damage may further delay electricity production in the OL3 nuclear reactor
The damage does not affect safety in the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant area, plant operator Teollisuuden Voima says in a press release.
An opposition MP withdrew the controversial bill after a backlash
The coalition MP Jari Kinnunen had proposed a change in the law to remove dual citizens and stateless persons from positions important to public safety.
Protect Children, Protect Children ry receives an international award for its work against sexual abuse
By UNODC Global Report Regarding human trafficking, every third victim of human trafficking is a child. Human trafficking is now ranked as the third most profitable crime category in the world after drugs and weapons. Today’s recognized and award-winning organizations all work in extremely challenging environments in a sector that is under-resourced and, due to […]
The Dutch crown princess leaves the dormitory after security threats
THE HAGUE, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia has moved from her student apartment in Amsterdam to the royal palace for security reasons, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima told Dutch media during their state visit to Sweden on Thursday. “It has huge consequences for her life. It means she doesn’t live in Amsterdam […]
Copenhagen to turn off the lights at 70 landmarks and parks to save energy
You may have noticed that the city seems a lot darker – and no, the clocks haven’t even turned back an hour yet! Many businesses and private homes are making a wide effort to turn off their lights in the hours of darkness, and now the Municipality of Copenhagen is following suit. A joint effort […]
The new metro line from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti opens on December 3
The metro was expanded from Ruoholahti to Matinkylä with eight new stations in 2017, when the first phase of the Länsimetro was completed. Since then, the work has continued on the west side of Matinkylä. – The construction schedules and costs of the metro extension were kept in accordance with the decisions of the Espoo […]
Russia ready to restart supplies, ball in the EU: Putin on gas supplies via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline
If they want, let them turn on the faucet and that’s it. We will not limit anyone anywhere, including our readiness to supply additional quantities in the fall-winter season,” Reuters reported. He said that Europe’s prosperity in recent decades was based on cooperation with Russia. “I have repeatedly said that Nord Streams has no political […]
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health updates the guidelines on the use of iodine in the event of a radiation hazard
This is most harmful to children, who are at higher risk of developing thyroid cancer due to high doses of radiation. Adults are not in the same risk group, and the guidelines no longer recommend that people over 40 take iodine tablets in the event of a radiation hazard. Sheltering indoors is the primary precaution […]
Live: Explosions shake Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Several loud explosions rocked central Kyiv early Monday, local officials said, as the United Nations General Assembly was due to begin a debate on a draft resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Read our live blog for the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). […]
The storm will worsen
The national police commissioner, in liaison with police chiefs across the country, announced the level of threat to public safety in North East and East Iceland and the level of uncertainty in the Westfjords, Northwest and South Iceland regions. This is due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, where there are weather warnings across the […]
National Round-Up: SSI – don’t take colder showers
Rinse with cooking waterLegionella does not grow at temperatures below 20 degrees, and it dies when the temperature exceeds 50 degrees. SSI recommends turning the water on to maximum heat once a week to kill legionella that may be growing there. Do it before you take a bath or shower, of course. Too many tailgates […]
Local Round-Up: Gas prices are rising in Copenhagen
300,000 affected The price increase will affect both companies and private customers. HOFOR supplies gas to almost 300,000 people in Copenhagen. Read more about the price increase here (in Danish) Gas leak investigationCopenhagen police are investigating gas leaks in the Baltic Sea and are not ruling anything out in advance. The investigation into the Nord […]
The EU is worried when the bird flu spreads at record levels in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union’s food safety agency said that with nearly 50 million poultry culled this year, Europe is experiencing its worst bird flu crisis, raising the risk of widespread infections next season. Because of the damage caused by avian influenza to flocks, the possibility of trade restrictions and the risk of human transmission, […]
New safety report paints a bleak future
Russia and China The report claims that despite massive sanctions and a battered economy, Russia will be able to threaten European security in the coming years – particularly due to its nuclear weapons capabilities. “The war in Ukraine has shown that Russia’s intentions are brutal and ruthless, and a weakened Russia will generally be no […]
“Totally unacceptable”: EU warns after leaks found in Nord Stream gas pipelines
Brussels [Belgium]September 28 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday expressed deep concern over damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, the strategic infrastructure connecting Russia to Europe. Borrell warned that any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is “completely unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united […]
The Whistleblower Protection Act is finally moving forward in Finland
Protections exist not only for current employees, but also for job seekers, former employees, whistleblower advocates, and journalists. The directive was supposed to enter into force in the entire 27-country bloc at the end of last year, but national implementation has been delayed in several member countries, including Finland. Helsingin Sanomat wrote on Tuesday that […]
Russia asks the UN Security Council for a meeting due to the Nord Stream leak
Formerly Director of the European Union’s foreign policy Josep Borrell Wednesday expressed deep concern about the damage to the Nord Stream pipelines, the strategic infrastructure connecting Russia to Europe. Borrell warned that the deliberate disruption of Europe’s energy infrastructure is “totally unacceptable and will be met with a strong and united response”. “The European Union […]
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia due to the escalation in Ukraine
“Russia has escalated its aggression against Ukraine to a new level and we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this continued escalation,” he tweeted, citing the sanctions as “more products that cannot be exported to Russia, especially in a key position.” technology that its war machine needs.” Von der Leyen proposed […]
Niinistö: Security threat at a new level after the Nord Stream explosion
“In general, safety concerns have resurfaced everywhere, and not just because of this pipeline. Safety-oriented thinking should emerge even stronger.” Along with the three leaks detected near Bornholm, a Danish island off the southern coast of Sweden, another significant recent development is the partial mobilization announced by the Russian president. Vladimir Putin. Today, the Finnish […]
A record number of healthcare workers are leaving the profession
According to the Health and Welfare Regulatory Agency, many nurses are leaving their jobs because of the potential consequences of the Patient Safety Act.
New strain of Monkeypox identified in the UK
“Preliminary genomic sequencing by the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) indicates that this case is not a current outbreak strain circulating in the UK,” UKHSA said in a statement. The individual has been admitted to the High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Unit at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in accordance with Advisory Committee on Dangerous […]
The director of Valvira expresses his concern about the impending strikes in intensive care
The social and health trade union Tehy and the Nurses’ Association Super have announced their intention to organize four-day strikes in the intensive care units of both Turku University Central Hospital (TYKS) and Oulu University Hospital. The previous one was originally supposed to start tomorrow, but last week the Minister of Labor postponed it by […]
PAN Europe takes legal action against cypermethrin, a highly dangerous pesticide recently approved by the European Commission
Salome RoynelPAN Europe’s policy officer says: “PAN Europe considers that this re-approval does not comply with EU legislation in terms of protecting people and the environment. Discussions on the re-approval of this toxic substance should have taken place in 2016. In November 2021, after years of European Commission, Member States and EFSA: After discussions between, […]
Remote work is still largely regulated at the company level in Europe
These can cover important issues such as health and safety, working hours and compensation. Although the right to interrupt has recently been extended in several countries, it is not widespread across the EU and its implementation varies across Member States. A new publication from Eurofound Remote work in the EU highlights the main differences and […]
Professor: Dramatic decline in nursing school applications as a patient safety issue
Last spring, only 4,038 primary candidates applied for various professional nursing degrees, compared to 8,925 in 2015.
Foxes in the box, vikings for welcoming and disco dancing divas
The Copenhagen Celtic Summer Tournament on Saturday 6 August, just two years away from celebrating its 20th anniversary, was another fantastic football festival at Kløvermarken Idrætsanlæg in Amager, where ten seven-man teams – four over 40s and six under 40s – competed from 10 to 5 for the honor of being called ‘best in the […]
The police supervise intersection safety
The police will monitor the safety of pedestrians starting Monday.
Friday’s papers: Party Prime Minister Sanna Marin, gang violence and wind in a heat wave
prime minister Sanna MarinThe party video continues to attract worldwide attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper to ask whether a drunken political leader is a threat to national security. "It is not a positive thing from a security point of view," Professor of cyber security at Aalto University Jarno Limnéll told Helsingin Sanomat. "Finland and its high-level […]
Danish news overview: It’s official! Denmark could have its first gay prime minister!
Liberal leader Jakob Ellemann-Jensen is not the only prospective new prime minister among the blue bloc, as Søren Pape Poulsen has officially confirmed that he wants to stand as a candidate to become prime minister. As leader of the Conservatives, he said this week that he wants to improve Denmark without putting the country through […]
French President Macron signed Finland’s NATO membership protocol
President of France Emmanuel Macron has signed the membership protocols on the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, says the press release from the Élysée Palace. "This sovereign choice of the two European partners, Finland and Sweden, strengthens their security in the face of a real threat in their immediate neighborhood and makes a […]
MOT: Former president Halonen, three former prime ministers used private planes of Russian banks
Former president Tarja Halonen and three former prime ministers of Finland have used airplanes owned by Russian banks and businessmen on their official trips, Yle’s MOT unit investigation found. MOT’s investigative journalist team found that Halonen flew via Russian aircraft at least 12 times between 2007 and 2011. Matti Vanhanen (Cen), Mari Kiviniemi (Cen) and […]
Scientists agree: World can reach 100% renewable energy system by 2050 or earlier
Hundreds of scientific studies have shown that 100% renewable energy systems can be achieved at global, regional and national levels by 2050 or earlier. The number of published studies has grown by 27% annually since 2010 and continues to grow every year. “A rapidly growing number of researchers conclude that the demand for the entire […]
In the opening year of the Tampere tram, 10 million trips were made
Tampere’s tram system has been operating for exactly one year, and almost 10 million trips were made during its first year of operation. The southern central city has approximately 245,000 inhabitants, making it the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. The entire capital region has a total of 422,000 inhabitants. Mika Periviita, director of […]
Bean product withdrawn due to listeria
The food company Raisio has withdrawn some of its broad beans from the market – or broad bean in Finnish – the products due to the discovery of listeria bacteria. According to the Food Safety Agency, the recall concerns the 250-gram packages of Raision Beanit umami crumb products, the last date of which is August […]
Vandalism is suspected as the reason for trains being late in Finland on Monday
According to the Finnish Railways Agency, the damage is suspected to have been caused by vandalism. The police confirmed on Monday that the agency has filed a criminal complaint related to the incident. Mauri MäkiahoThe deputy director of the Finnish Railways Agency told Helsingin Sanomat that the cables at the scene are roughly as thick […]
New sculpture at the UN honors rights experts killed in DR Congo
A powerful new sculpture unveiled at UN headquarters on Wednesday honors the memory and mission of two human rights experts murdered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) five years ago. Speaking at the ceremony, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again expressed its deepest condolences to the families of Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp, who attended […]
Traffic safety director: 17-year-olds are allowed to drive is a mistake
According to the head of the Road Safety Council, granting exemptions to 17-year-olds to get a driver’s license was a mistake. Pasi Anteroinen. Although the legal driving age in Finland is 18, a law change that came into effect in 2018 relaxed the requirements for a special permit, allowing 17-year-olds to apply for a driver’s […]
Danish News Round-Up: Extra spicy, but not in a good way
A brand of tortilla chips is being withdrawn from sale due to the risk that they have been contaminated with higher than normal doses of atropine and scopolamine. Paulig is recalling all packages of its organic Santa Maria Tortilla Chips with an expiration date of March 30, 2023 or earlier. Unwelcome additionSmall doses of atropine […]
The beauty of Finland’s national parks still attracts people after the peak of the pandemic
During the first two years of the Covid pandemic, 2020 and 2021, Finland’s national parks and other natural sites became very popular domestic tourist destinations, but it seems that other attractions are increasingly competing for people’s attention. Although official summer visitor numbers are not yet available, traffic has slowed down according to the parks Pirkko […]
Lindén: Removing Covid-19 from the list of universally dangerous diseases is worth discussing
Mika SalminenHealth and Safety Director of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), told MTV News on Saturday that Covid-19 can be removed from the list because it no longer meets all the criteria of a universally dangerous disease. “I think it’s a viable option,” he said. “We could do excellently even with a smaller […]
No big differences "UV rated" and normal clothes, the skin doc says
Clothes tagged "UV protection" certification labels can be seen more and more on retailers’ shelves and clothing racks in Finland. The country’s skin cancer rate is among the highest in the world. By World Cancer Research FundFinland ranked tenth in age-adjusted skin cancer incidence rates. Sun damage is often the cause of skin melanoma, which […]
Family concerned about whereabouts of missing Irishman, last seen in Aalborg on 13 July
The family of a British-Irish citizen are concerned for his safety after he disappeared in Denmark on July 13. Frank McCaughey was last seen at Aalborg Railway Station, where he said he intended to take a train to Copenhagen. He has not been seen or heard from since, as his last contact with close family […]
Parliament is discussing the initiative on testing drug use rooms
The rooms would allow the use of illegal drugs under the supervision of health professionals, ensuring that users experiencing complications can get help without delay. They are also believed to reduce public disturbances and reduce the amount of drug paraphernalia thrown into public spaces. The Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) estimated in January that […]
Party lines divide support for drug use rooms
The attitude towards the establishment of drug consumption facilities varies greatly between Finnish parties, stated the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) in a recent survey. At the beginning of July, the health agency announced that overdose deaths are on the rise in Finland, which rekindles the debate on methods to combat drug abuse. Between […]
