Tag: Scandinavia
NATO hopeful says Ankara ready to ‘fulfill promise’
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
NATO hopeful says Ankara is ready to fulfill promise
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
Why Old Norse myths persist in popular culture
From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis The final battleuntil last year controversial film The NorthmanScandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves. As a professor of medieval European literature, I have been exploring Old Norse mythology since my undergraduate degree. […]
West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
Emily in Paris becomes Collins in Copenhagen
Lily Collins, the star of the Netflix hit series ‘Emily in Paris’, has bought a property in Copenhagen. Located on Eckersbergsgade on Østerbro, which can be found in the wealthy Kartoffelräckerne quarter, it is barely 100 meters from the largest of Copenhagen’s lakes. It is believed that the daughter of Phil Collins and her husband, […]
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
Conrad the Contrarian: Relax, it’s education
Too casual? Or the global best? Danish education is a hot topic in Europe. Have these Scandinavians optimized learning or do they have a lot to learn? Culture shock The Danish education system is what brought me to Denmark way back in 2012 – another time before COVID and travel cards, when Brexit was still […]
When life is so good, who needs the Metaverse, chorus the Danes in their condemnation of virtual worlds
Putting on a pair of virtual reality (VR) glasses and experiencing augmented reality (AR), investing in NFT art and building virtual worlds – it hardly beats the joy of cozying up, framing your three-year-old’s latest masterpiece, and to make the roof of your summer house, does it? Well, according to extensive research carried out by […]
World Insights: The US is the world’s biggest spy power
© Provided by Xinhua Living up to the epithet “surveillance empire,” the United States has for decades conducted indiscriminate mass surveillance of foreign governments, corporations, and individuals as well as its own citizens. BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — A completely harmless, unmanned civilian airship has been caught in the crosshairs in the latest anti-China stunt […]
Swedish Prime Minister issues update on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military bloc at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister updates on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military alliance at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
Furniture, light fair in Stockholm highlights the latest Scandinavian design
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) — People visit Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair 2023, which started here on Tuesday. The five-day event showcases various latest Scandinavian furniture and lighting designs. © Provided by Xinhua © Provided by Xinhua © Provided by Xinhua © Provided by Xinhua
Celebrities praise ice baths, but the science on benefits is lukewarm
The coolest thing on social media these days can be celebrities and regular people throwing themselves into cold water or taking ice baths. The touted benefits include improved mood, more energy, weight loss, and reduced inflammation, but the science supporting some of these claims is lukewarm. Kim Kardashian posted her outburst on Instagram. Harry Styles […]
Duemosegaard – a farm where ideas are cultivated
Between Farum and Birkerød, in the hilly landscape just north of Greater Copenhagen, lies an old farmhouse from 1895, home to Ross and Heather Jackson. Any comparison with a conventional farm stops there, as within the whitewashed walls of the house, and in the compost pile and converted farm buildings, the seeds of ideas are […]
Archaeologists discover the world’s oldest rune stone in Norway
What Norwegian archaeologists believe is the world’s oldest runestone, a block of sandstone inscribed with an early Scandinavian alphabet, has gone on display in Oslo. It may date back to the time of Jesus Christ. The runestone is almost 2,000 years old and several centuries older than previous discoveries. The square brown sandstone stone, measuring […]
Norway makes fascinating discoveries
Archaeologists have found a rune stone they say dates back to the time of Jesus Christ A team of Norwegian archaeologists has found what they call the oldest runestone known to date. The small, brownish rock with mysterious inscriptions is said to date back to the time of Jesus Christ and to be about 2,000 […]
DNA from archaeological remains shows that immigration to Scandinavia was exceptional during the Viking Age
Washington [US], Jan 6 (ANI): A new study based on 297 ancient Scandinavian genomes analyzed along with genome data from 16,638 present-day Scandinavians unravels the complex relationships between geography, ancestry and gene flow in Scandinavia, spanning the Roman, Viking Age and later periods. A surprising increase in variation during the Viking Age suggests that gene […]
The mayor urges Ukrainians to abandon New Year’s traditions
The Soviet habit of celebrating the season with Olivier and Shuba salads must be abandoned, insists the city manager of Dnepr. Popular Olivier and Shuba salads, traditionally enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations in many former Soviet countries, should disappear from Ukrainians’ tables, Dnipro Mayor Boris Filatov has said. “To tell you the truth, I can’t […]
The mayor urges Ukrainians to stop eating traditional New Year’s salads
The Soviet habit of celebrating the New Year with Olivier and Shuba dishes must be abandoned, insists the city manager of Dnepr Popular Olivier and Shuba salads, traditionally enjoyed during New Year’s celebrations in many former Soviet countries, should disappear from Ukrainians’ tables, Dnipro Mayor Boris Filatov has said. “To tell you the truth, I […]
In defense of the 1970s, “the decade that taste forgot”
As an expert in media and cultural studies, I once appeared in a television series about technology in the home during the last three decades of the 20th century. You can listen to more articles from The Conversation, narrated by Noa, here. I wanted to suggest that Britain in the 1970s should be remembered as […]
Argentina’s all-too-white soccer team is falling on Qatar’s watchful radar
The World Cup finalists do not have enough black players for an American professor’s taste Now that Western virtue signals have successfully hoisted the LGBTQ flag over the World Cup, they have decided to turn their critical gaze to race. As the people of Argentina celebrate the ongoing success of their national team in Qatar, […]
This BANNED book helped ancient Russians understand the universe
Since ordinary people did not understand complicated church texts, the authorities tried to explain all possible phenomena in a more accessible and comprehensible way. This gave rise to a unique set of teachings. Slavic pagan mythology had its own explanations of important cosmogonic and anthropological questions, including how the world and various natural phenomena arose, […]
Hot night in June! Iconic band performing in Odense as part of their 40th anniversary tour
They didn’t intend to go to Denmark next year, but here they are! The Californian funk/rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform at the 2023 Odense music festival Tinderbox. The 23-day world tour includes some other countries in Europe, but Denmark is the only Scandinavian date on the 40th anniversary tour of the legendary […]
ArtWise: Celebrating the contributors behind the canvas
The National Museum of Fine Arts (SMK) has one of the largest collections of Matisse’s works outside of France. The Danish businessman and collector Christian Tetzen-Lund had one of the world’s most important Matisse collections in his private home in Copenhagen until 1924. Later they were bought by Johannes Rump, who together with a grant […]
Serbia’s president warns of several winters of fighting
Just as it seemed Kyiv was going to win, “the Russians started to fight better,” Aleksandar Vucic said The conflict in Ukraine could last several more winters, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, adding that a ceasefire of some kind would be welcome but was unlikely. He commented on the hostilities while visiting Norway, […]
Serbia’s president comments on the turn in Ukraine’s conflict
Just as it seemed Kyiv was going to win, “the Russians started to fight better,” Aleksandar Vucic said The conflict in Ukraine could last several more winters, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, adding that a ceasefire of some kind would be nice but was unlikely. He commented on the hostilities while visiting Norway, […]
Poles killed in Ukraine to get American funeral media
A news offering suggests the grim reason for the sudden concern with funeral efficiency The controversial decision by municipal authorities in Olsztyn to create an “American-style” cemetery is due to the large number of military burials for the 1,200 Poles who have died fighting in Ukraine, according to Polish news outlet Niezalezny Dziennik Polityczny (Independent […]
Denmark’s early exit from the World Cup seen as a “failure” by international experts
As the only Scandinavian team in the competition, it is perhaps understandable that the Swedish and Norwegian experts have been among the toughest on Kasper Hjulmand’s players. “Only Qatar has been worse than Denmark at this World Cup. In terms of will and energy, the Danes have been the worst,” says former Norwegian player Jan […]
Baltic bombshell: Three 18th-century shipwrecks discovered in perfect condition
There will probably never be a point in human existence when we stop finding shipwrecks – but three in one day! It’s up there with the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic in 1985, for sure! The Baltic Sea, home to many maritime cemeteries over the years, has yielded three well-preserved ‘ghost ships’. They […]
ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic wins record 6th title, defeats Ruud in final
Turin [Italy]November 21 (ANI): Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic won a record sixth ATP Finals singles title, beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the summit clash. Djokovic defeated his opponent 7-5, 6-3 and walked away with a historic $4.7 million payday. He has now equaled the record of Swiss legend Roger Federer, who has six ATP […]
Casper Ruud meets Novak Djokovic for the ATP final
Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud of Norway were victorious on Saturday to advance to the title match of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Ruud defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in 68 minutes while Djokovic took down Taylor Fritz 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) in one hour and 54 minutes. Djokovic is fighting for his […]
Single women offered unusual company
A male figure with a teddy bear’s head has been created for those who need snuggles during ?long lonely nights? Loving Bear Puffy, a human-sized plush toy in the shape of a man’s body with “the head of a half-asleep bear”, is an ideal solution for lonely people who crave a cuddle, the creators have […]
Superligaen, the only Scandinavian top division that produces players for the World Cup in 2022
Among the 829 footballers who will play at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, according to the Danish top, there will be seven players from the Danish top. SportingPedia. The Super League will therefore provide 0.84 percent of the entire group of players, making it the 23rd best represented league in the world. It becomes […]
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Get Denmark’s best broadband – a simple guide
Today, many people go to Denmark for travel or business. Some people even decide to permanently move to this Scandinavian country, as it is actually one of the most developed countries in the world. Regardless of the reasons for moving to or visiting Denmark, there is no doubt that we live in the digital age […]
10 Scandi Wardrobe Basics We add to the basket – Who wears what
Move over, French girls. Your contest has arrived. While French women may have reigned supreme as the gold standard for classic and timeless style, fashionistas are shifting their focus to another region where people tend to dress extremely well: the Scandinavian capitals of Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. While we’ll probably never stop looking to our […]
Copenhagen among the most LGBTQ+-friendly capitals in the world
Copenhagen has steadily established itself as one of the world’s LGBTQ+ capitals, and it was no surprise when World Pride chose the city to host its 2021 event. Indeed, Copenhagen and neighboring Malmö won the right to also host the EuroGames at the same time, but the restrictions prevented ‘Copenhagen 2021’ from being one of […]
Sudbury news- The long-term bakery was forced to move to a new location
A Sudbury bakery that has been in business for 62 years is rising to meet its latest challenge. Leinala’s Bakery Scandinavian Foods is being forced to find a new location due to structural repairs needed on the building it has operated in for the past 28 years. The bakery has been operating on Caswell Drive […]
NordBalt electrical connection announces scheduled maintenance shutdown
VILNIUS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) — The NordBalt submarine cable connecting the power grids of Lithuania and Sweden will be temporarily shut down next week for annual maintenance, Litgrid, Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, said on Friday. The interconnection will be offline from 07.00 on November 7 to 18.00 on November 13 local time. Maintenance work […]
RLI: Bulgaria at the bottom of Europe in terms of the rule of law
Bulgaria has improved its results on the rule of law, moving up two positions to 60th from last year’s 62nd place among 140 countries, according to The World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index (RLI) for 2022. The country of Bulgaria has 55 points (1 more than last year) out of a possible 100. […]
Step out of Liz Truss into lettuce
With Britain’s Conservative Party in a state of chaos, a leafy vegetable rose in popularity by surviving Liz Truss’s premiership, writes Dr. Binoy Battlefield. British politics has revealed hidden depths, each sought as each prime minister succumbs. The announcement of Liz Truss her resignation came after only 45 days in office. In terms of duration, […]
Three nominees for the Scandinavian-American honor roll Hall of Fame
MINOT, ND (KMOT) – Three people of Scandinavian descent are being added to the roll of honor in the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame. Eric Nelson, CEO of the National Nordic Museum in Seattle, and member of several Scandinavian heritage organizations was nominated. Musical duo Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, sons of Ricky Nelson, were also nominated. […]
6 Scandinavian beauty brands to add to your beauty routine – who wears what
In Denmark, people live according to a philosophy called “have a good time.” We don’t really have a word for it in English, but it essentially translates to creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere that leads to a sense of contentment. “Hygge” can be found in every inch of Danish life, and it can be translated […]
Russian governor’s son imprisoned in EU at US request
The US Department of Justice suspects the prisoner and several others of having evaded sanctions against Russia Two Russian nationals who allegedly helped Moscow evade US sanctions to acquire military and dual-use technology have been detained in the EU on behalf of the US. Alexander Uss, the governor of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region and father of […]
Russian governor’s son imprisoned in Europe at US request
The US Department of Justice suspects the prisoner and several others of having evaded sanctions against Russia Two Russian nationals who allegedly helped Moscow evade US sanctions to acquire military and dual-use technology have been detained in the EU on behalf of the US. Alexander Uss, the governor of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region and father of […]
The training helps older workers learn digital skills
“Older workers with digital skills have much better employment opportunities, earn higher wages and cannot be replaced as easily by technology,” says Oliver Falckdirector of the ifo Center for Industrial Organization and New Technologies. “Policy makers should therefore encourage companies to offer more training to older people,” continues Falck. This is because older workers in […]
Digital boost for South East Queensland off to a good start
While south-east Queensland is being given a large-scale digital boost, the funding may have better served smaller infrastructure projects. Paul Budde reports. EARLIER THIS YEAR the Federal Government announced the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal (the agreement). With my interest in smart city development, I saw this plan properly. This region hosts several of […]
The right-wing government takes power in the EU state
The deal to form a three-party coalition includes political concessions to the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats Three Swedish parties have reached an agreement to form a minority coalition that relies on parliamentary support from the right-wing Sweden Democrats. It means a big change for the Scandinavian nation, where the anti-immigration movement has a direct influence on […]
Sweden reveals right-wing government
The deal to form a three-party coalition includes political concessions to the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats Three Swedish parties have reached an agreement to form a minority coalition that relies on parliamentary support from the right-wing Sweden Democrats. It means a big change for the Scandinavian nation, where the anti-immigration movement has a direct influence on […]
The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army poses with a swastika bracelet
General Valery Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, posted a photo on Twitter showing him wearing a swastika bracelet. General Valery Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, posted a photo on Twitter of himself wearing a swastika bracelet. Although Kyiv dismisses accusations of Nazism within its ranks as “Russian propaganda”, its soldiers […]
‘Beforeigners’: Dark, dangerous and dead set fun
‘Beforeigners’ is a wild time-traveling Scandinavian series with a lot to say about migration, technology and the universal need to connect, writes Dr Lisa Harper Campbell. YET ANOTHER hidden gem awaits you in the online catalog from SBS on Demand. This time it is the first Norwegian series from HBO Nordic (now HBO Max), a […]
Englishmen in Nyhavn: A Definitive Guide To Danish Sport
In my almost three years in this country, I have attended almost five sporting venues across a total of almost three sports. Some people might think that this experience is insufficient to provide a definitive guide to Danish sport. Then again, these people may not have a column deadline approaching. That’s why I present to […]
It is important to dream big!
Philanthropic work is like oxygen: often invisible, but vital to our society. In Denmark, the undisputed giant of philanthropy is Realdania, an association that has supported 4,500 projects with more than 2.9 billion euros. CEO’s insightIn this interview, Jesper Nygård, CEO of Realdania, shares some of his insights. Diplomacy Magazine caught up with him in […]
Frozen embryo transfers linked to high blood pressure risks during pregnancy
Dallas [US]Sep 26 (ANI): According to new research published today in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, in vitro fertilization (IVF) using frozen embryos may be associated with a 74% increased risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Pregnancies from fresh embryo transfers — transferring the fertilized egg immediately after in vitro fertilization (IVF) […]
Unexplained leaks hit Russian underwater gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea
Scandinavian neighbors Sweden and Denmark are investigating leaks in two Russian gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea that the operator called “unprecedented”. Sweden issued a warning on Tuesday about two leaks discovered in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline shortly after another leak was discovered on the nearby Nord Stream 2 pipeline, prompting Denmark […]
Events at the beginning of October: The night of culture is approaching!
Culture night14 Oct; 18:00-00:00; different places; DKK 110, kulturnatten.dkCopenhagen’s annual Culture Night kicks off the autumn holidays and offers children and adults hundreds of events in just one evening. Experience Copenhagen in a different light and see places you wouldn’t normally have access to when hundreds of museums, churches, exhibition halls, art galleries, humanitarian organizations […]
Norway for first-time visitors
Is it time for you to book your summer holiday? Forget the scorching beaches and sweaty towels. We have found a new destination for you. It is time to visit Norway, the land of fjords and mountains. A place to enjoy nature, rich culture and unforgettable hospitality. Where should you start? With an abundance of […]
Research: Arctic lakes are disappearing in a surprising climate discovery
Webb’s research reveals that over the past 20 years, Arctic lakes have shrunk or dried up completely in the pan-Arctic region, which includes northern parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, Scandinavia and Alaska. The findings offer clues as to why mass desiccation occurs and how the loss can be slowed. The lost lakes serve as cornerstones […]
Swedish leader tackles crime, energy fears on the campaign trail
NORRTALJE, Sweden – Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson was on the campaign trail Sunday, a week before Sweden’s national election, to address fears over gang violence and rising electricity bills. Andersson traveled by bus to communities near Stockholm to try to calm the voters. The Sept. 11 election comes amid a sense of increasing insecurity, with […]
Events in September: Who is your favorite ‘Queen’ of all time?
Golden Days2-18 Sep; various venues; goldendays.dkIf you have wondered what is happening around Kongens Nytorv, then the answer is here. In preparation for the annual September history festival Golden Days, the posters of 50 ‘queens’ have been placed on pedestals around its perimeter. But while some are monarchs, living or dead, others are queens in […]
Finland, Sweden Offer NATO an edge as rivalry heats up in the north
Washington – The first surprise, for the Finnish conscripts and officers taking part in a military exercise in the Arctic this spring organized by NATO: the sudden roar of a US Navy helicopter attack force that landed in a field right next to the Finns’ well-hidden command post. The second surprise: Finnish Signal Corps communications […]
Do you know that daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise? Scientists reveal
Washington [US]Aug 21 (ANI): According to research, a small amount of daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise spread over the week, and you don’t have to put in a mountain of work every day. It’s a dilemma many health-conscious people face, and new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) answers the […]
How inclusive is Denmark in the international LGTBQ+ community?
A utopia that is safe, progressive and socio-economically advanced – that is the general international perception of Denmark, the first country in the world to give legal recognition to same-sex unions in the form of registered partnerships in 1989. It was proof that Denmark had come a long way from its strict penal code of […]
Events at the end of August: Actor, playwright, director … presents Denmark’s answer to Noël Coward!
The Queen’s New Frontier14-18 Sep; Library Rentemestervej, Cph NV; DKK 160Copenhagen Theater Circle presents its original play ‘The Queen’s New Frontier’ by long-standing member Alun Thomas – a satire set in Ireland as post-Brexit reality begins to set in. (BV) The oasisAug 19; Fælledparken, Cph ØThis pop-up event is hosted by Culture and Leisure Østerbro. […]
Denmark rated one of the best countries in Europe for cycle paths
It has undoubtedly been a great cycling summer for Denmark: the spillover effect of Jonas Vingegaard winning the Tour de France and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig winning the Tour of Scandinavia has led a record number of young people to join cycling clubs. For example, Holstebro Cykelklub now has 35 youth members compared to fewer than […]
Most infectious diseases can be exacerbated by climate change
Photo: Pixabay/tortugadatacorp Climate change could worsen a whopping 58% of the infectious diseases humans come into contact with worldwide, from common waterborne viruses to deadly diseases like the plague, our new research shows. Our team of environmental and health scientists has reviewed decades of scientific papers on all known pathogenic disease pathogens to create a […]
Headbutt madness as Liverpool star sent off on home debut
Jurgen Klopp criticized his new signing for the moment of madness Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted his striker Darwin Nunez was at fault for headbutting a rival player and was sent off on his home debut at Anfield on Monday night. The Reds are now four points behind league leaders Manchester City after drawing their […]
Research shows that daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise
Washington [US]Aug 17 (ANI): New research suggests that a little daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise spread out over the week and luckily, it also suggests that you don’t have to put in a mountain of work every day. It’s a dilemma many health-conscious people face, and new research from Edith […]
International Round-Up: Denmark earmarks millions to help solve potential oil spill disaster
The ship FSO Safer has long been stranded about eight kilometers from the coast of Yemen and threatens to become one of the world’s biggest environmental disasters and further worsen the dire humanitarian situation in the country. The UN carries out an operation to empty the abandoned ship and Denmark supports the operation with 7 […]
Number of tourists visiting Cyprus at 75 percent of 2019; industry reports
NICOSIA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) — The number of tourists visiting Cyprus in the first six months of 2022 was 75 percent of the figure for the same period in 2019, Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (ACTE) chairman Akis Vavitis said Monday. A record number of almost 4 million people visited Cyprus in 2019, which was […]
World Insights: The United States, empire of mass surveillance
BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — For decades, the United States has conducted indiscriminate mass surveillance of its citizens, as well as of foreign governments, companies and individuals. Various surveillance projects undertaken by Washington have been exposed one after the other in recent years, revealing more evidence of America’s pervasive and ubiquitous surveillance of the world. […]
The US ratified Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in NATO
The US Senate approved a resolution ratifying the protocols for the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO after the historic decision of these two countries to renounce their neutrality due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, “AFP” reported. The upper house of the US Congress overwhelmingly approved the resolution in a vote of senators […]
Live: The French parliament supports Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to NATO
France’s National Assembly voted to ratify Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO on Tuesday after the two countries’ historic decision to give up their neutrality amid the war in Ukraine. All 30 NATO member states need to formally ratify the measure before Sweden and Finland can enjoy the full protection of Article 5 of the […]
Live: Inspection of the first grain shipment from Ukraine completed in Turkey
A Russian and Ukrainian team carried out an inspection in Istanbul on Wednesday of a cargo ship carrying the first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin’s invasion, Turkish officials said. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 12:15 p.m.: Russia’s Putin told ex-German chancellor Schroeder […]
Magpie: Finland does not accept the rail gauge changes requested by the European Commission
Finland’s standard track width is 1,524 millimeters, close to the track width used in Russia. Harakka said on Tuesday that the proposed transition to a narrower gauge is unreasonable and unacceptable for Finland. He added that the country should be granted an exception from the requirement to switch to the European gauge. “Finland does not […]
Copenhagen serves the most expensive espressos in Europe
Most people are aware The Economist’s Big Mac Index: an indication of purchasing power parity worldwide. It also helps explain why wages have to be much higher in certain countries. In Denmark, by spending the equivalent of 50 dollars in local currency, you can afford to buy nine of the burgers against 30 in index […]
Elite Vikings wore beavers, Danish investigation confirms
You name it, we’ve ripped it. After all, Hagrid wore a coat made of moleskin, and Cruella they wanted to make a coat out of 101 Dalmatians. Of course, for the 2021 film about the villain, actress Emma Stone wears 47 costumes, and none of them contain fur – a reflection of how the world […]
Citizens’ assemblies could lead the way to better democracies
Citizens’ assemblies play an integral role in the development of smart cities, enabling people to become more involved in decision-making processes, writes Paul Budde. OVER THE YEARS I have regularly mentioned my involvement in smart cities. I have been involved in this for over a decade. It was obviously my background in the application of […]
Germany has lessons to learn about reducing gas demand to preserve EU unity
On Tuesday, the EU reached a draft agreement that member states will voluntarily reduce gas consumption by 15 percent from August to March. The load will fall unevenly given that some countries are more dependent than others on Russian gas. But beyond what the text says, analysts say countries that failed to heed warnings about […]
SAS and pilots enter into agreement to end 15-day strike
SAS and its pilots have signed a new collective bargaining agreement ending the 15-day strike, which has grounded about 3,700 flights and questioned the airline’s future. “I am pleased to report that we have now reached an agreement with all four pilot unions for SAS Scandinavia, and the strike has ended.” said Anko van der […]
SAS and the pilot unions agree – after a 15-day strike
The airline SAS and SAS Scandinavia’s pilot associations reached an agreement during the night until Tuesday, after a 15-day strike. 450 pilots will now be gradually re-employed, at the same time as the pilots withdraw their lawsuits against SAS, and agree to implement the savings that the airline aims for. Hear SAS CEO Anko van […]
Turkey can still “freeze” NATO’s expansion – Erdogan
Finland and Sweden must meet Ankara’s conditions before becoming members, President Erdogan warned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden and Finland on Monday that Ankara could still come “freeze” their NATO membership on Helsinki and Stockholm does not meet last month’s agreement. The two Scandinavian countries had promised to take specific measures to overcome […]
World Insights: The WEF report shows a long way to go to reduce the global gender gap
by Martina Fuchs GENEVA, July 13 (Xinhua) – There is still a long way to go to achieve gender equality as the global process has been delayed amid the worsening crises of pandemic disruptions and weak recovery, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said on Tuesday. In its latest Global Gender Gap Report, the Geneva-based forum […]
Business Round-Up: Cycling leads to fewer sick days and increased savings – Danish Industry
If people in Denmark had to cycle 10 percent more than they do now, it would result in over 235,000 fewer sick days, 12.5 million liters of saved petrol and diesel and DKK 2.5 billion in socio-economic health benefits, according to an analysis of Danish Industry (DI) Transport. But even though Denmark has one of […]
Australian Labor is not alone. Left parties are making a comeback
One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s gains follow a pattern among the main center-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and workers-based parties are re-emerging and now hold offices (alone or in coalition) in all Scandinavia and in Germany, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. Where the last […]
Helpless in a deportation center is the last resort hunger strike
Being an agent for your own life is a bit impossible when you are a rejected asylum seeker residing in one of Denmark’s deportation centers. Your life is not your own, but is rather subject to higher powers: from the security guards at the entrance to the deportation center to the political authorities who determine […]
Culture Round-Up: Music critic Thomas Treo says ‘Roskilde is dead’
Thomas Treo, the popular and polemical Danish music critic, has blown up Roskilde Festival review for tabloid Ekstra Bladet. “Before, people got smarter in Roskilde,” writes Treo, “Now you get stupider.” “Teenagers have bad taste”Treo blames the organizers for booking artists loved by teenagers when, according to him, “teenagers have bad taste in music”. In […]
Motive probably not terror-related in “Brutal” Danish shooting
COPENHAGEN – An armed man who killed three people when he opened fire in a crowded shopping center acted alone and apparently selected his victims at random, Danish police said on Monday, but ruled out that the attack was a “terrorist act”. The police have not identified any motive for Sunday’s attack in one of […]
3 dead, 3 seriously injured in shooting at Denmark Mall
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – An armed man opened fire in a lively shopping center in the Danish capital on Sunday and killed three people and seriously injured three others, police say. A 22-year-old Danish man was arrested after the shooting, Copenhagen police inspector Søren Thomassen told reporters and added that there were no signs that anyone […]
Books for Icelandic Summer
When embarking on a trip around Iceland, it is worth looking at several items. This year, among the books recommended to Icelanders for holidays, there is also a story by Ewa Marcinek. Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was by Sjón Sjón is the king of Scandinavian magical realism. He is also the author of screenplays […]
Roskilde 2022: Polo G brings the rap rouser the audience wanted – but something is wrong
It’s ten minutes to eight, and Polo G is delayed. On this baking-Wednesday afternoon, Roskilde Festival’s area is only just opened to the masses. The audience floats over the edge of the Arena Scenes pavilion. The murmur inside sounds like a biblical swarm of horseflies. The restless crowd sets ties on the Seven Nation Army […]
2022 Tour de France: There’s no race like home!
It’s one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. When it comes to cycling, nothing else comes close. It’s the Tour de France and it’s here in Denmark. What started as a marketing stunt for a French newspaper is now an event that some say transcends sport. It’s a celebration of history, a […]
Turkey reaches NATO agreement with Finland and Sweden
Scandinavian countries will be NATO observers at the forthcoming summit Turkey will support inviting Finland and Sweden to NATO at the alliance’s forthcoming summit in Spain, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto announced on Tuesday after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. The three countries signed a memorandum […]
Finnair is almost broke after being suspended from Russian skies
The airline suffers financial losses from having to fly around the world’s largest country Finland’s flag airline Finnair has reportedly become the latest victim in the sanctions war between Russia and the West. The airline suffered heavy financial losses due to the forced necessity to fly around Russia, after the country closed its airspace in […]
This week’s editorial: The new normal
The war in Ukraine is no longer front page news in Denmark. But the war is still going on and growing in ferocity as more heavy weapons are placed at the front. The Russians knock missiles and artillery into enemy positions; the Ukrainians are waiting for heavy weapons to arrive and retaliate. There does not […]
CPH Jazz Festival 2022: Scandinavian six with the most saxophone appeal
Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2022 has a lot to offer, although it is clear that the program has been hit by the corona epidemic – there are fewer big names from abroad this year. However, it is a blessing in disguise as it allows you to discover local talents. Moreover, most of these musicians can easily […]
The transport strike throws Europe into chaos
Strike wave in Europe – all flights departing from Brussels International Airport have been canceled today. The reason – a national protest by security officials. A statement from the airport said that there could be a big delay tomorrow due to today’s canceled flights. The Belgian capital is almost completely paralyzed – only one of […]
England captain reveals discussions about potential protests in Qatar
Harry Kane has urged stars from other nations to take a consistent stance at the Qatar World Cup England captain Harry Kane says he has spoken with his current and former Tottenham team-mates Hugo Lloris and Christian Eriksen about their respective countries adopting a uniform objection to the alleged human rights violations taking place in […]
More than 70% in the EU support economic sanctions against Russia
More than 70% of respondents in the EU agree with the introduction of economic sanctions against Russia, and two thirds believe that stricter sanctions should be introduced. Support for economic sanctions is particularly strong in the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic States, Romania, Poland and Ireland. These results are part of a new landmark EU survey, […]
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