Tag: Scandinavia
A Traveller's Handbook: Betting in the Land of Fjords
In Norway's beautiful landscape and reserved Norwegian mentality, where some of the most important values are tolerance and equality, gambling in many ways has a distinctive form due to the country's state monopoly on gambling. In contrast to some of its counterparts such as Sweden or Denmark, Norway keeps and limits its gambling industry to…
The Mystery of Foxtrot's Bomber “Taurus”
P3 Krim's presenter Mariela Quintana Melin tells the story of the man who was convicted of involvement in explosions, but who himself claims that he has never been near a bomb. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Mariela Quintana Melin, presenter and reporter at P3 Krim Producers: Kim Hessius, Katja Magnusson, Karl Kadhammar With clips from: Sveriges…
Kristersson on NATO, Gaza, Ramadan and Russian war economy
In the first hour: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Sweden's membership in NATO12,000 children have been killed in the war in GazaRamadan – a women's trap?Election day in PortugalThis week's columnist: Katarina BarrlingThis week's panel: Lisa Pelling, Dagens Arena, Fredrik Haage, Smålandsposten, Henrik Jalalian, Dagens ETC In the second hour: The Russian war economy and…
The next generation of royalty – now Frederik X takes over the throne
Crown Prince Frederik will now take over the throne from his popular mother Queen Margrethe after her abdication. Hear Samuel Larssoncorrespondent in Denmark, about the Scandinavian royal houses' plan to continue ruling for generations to come and why it will not be relevant for Crown Princess Victoria to take over in the near future –…
FBI investigates Russians who flew to US without passport media
When questioned, the man said he could not remember how he traveled to the United States A man who said he could not remember how he bypassed security and flew from Denmark to Los Angeles last month without a ticket or documentation is being investigated by US authorities, according to reports. On Nov. 4, the…
Missile hits Norwegian tanker in the Red Sea
Houthi rebels have carried out a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which they claim are bound for Israel A missile fired by Iran's Houthi rebels struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea on Monday, a representative of the Islamist rebel group has confirmed. The attack on the oil and chemical…
Scandinavian Airlines bans Nesquik in support of Ukraine's media
The carrier says it made the decision after Kiev branded the Swiss company a “war sponsor?” Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has removed the popular Nesquik chocolate drink from its in-flight menus after its Swiss maker Nestle was listed as a “war sponsor” by Ukrainian authorities last month, according to Norwegian TV2 news agency. Since the start…
Scandinavian Airlines bans Nesquik in support of Ukraine – media
The carrier says it made the decision after Kiev branded the Swiss company a “war sponsor” Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has removed the popular Nesquik chocolate drink from its in-flight menus after its Swiss manufacturer Nestle was listed as a “war sponsor” by Ukrainian authorities last month, according to Norway's TV2 news agency. Since the start…
7 Knights Guarding Moscow
There is a rumor online that Moscow is “guarded” by sculptures of knights placed on the facades of several buildings. But that's just a rumor… It may also have simply been a personal preference of the architects of the time, without any mystical significance. That said, there are indeed seven knight sculptures still standing “guarding”…
The employment of immigrants in Denmark hits record numbers
Internationals in record numbers are crucial for the Danish economy. Elon Musk faces problems in Scandinavia, and Danish diamond heir risks prison in Dubai The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post…
Scandinavia’s largest ammunition company ready for weapons production in Frederikshavn
On Thursday, the director of the Norwegian-Finnish ammunition manufacturer Nammo met with Denmark’s Minister of Defense to bid on the Danish arms factory Krudten in Frederikshavn. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The…
Ilya Muromets: What is known about Russia’s strongest warrior knight
How did the crippled peasant son become the most important princely warrior and how is he related to a monk from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves)? Every Russian child from a very young age knows who Ilya Muromets is: the strongest and bravest among Russian “bogatyrs” (warrior knights). Basically Russia’s answer to…
The coldest November in 13 years is coming
Today, mid-afternoon average temperatures will be between -1 and -4 degrees Celsius in Denmark – but that is nothing compared to what our Scandinavian neighbors are experiencing. In addition, Nordisk Film launches an unlimited cinema subscription, and Heartland Festival reveals its summer selection. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already…
The member state sabotages the new NATO expansion Reuters
The news agency claims Turkey will not ratify Sweden’s bid in time for a NATO ministerial meeting next week NATO will not be able to officially inaugurate Sweden at next week’s foreign ministers’ meeting, Türkiye has reportedly told other members. Reuters cited anonymous sources on Wednesday as saying that Ankara had informed the US-led military…
Another Russian neighbor threatens to close the border
Norway is considering the move as Finland accuses Moscow of exacerbating the migrant crisis Norway may close its only border crossing with Russia, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has warned, according to the country’s TV2 channel. The threat comes amid deteriorating relations between the Scandinavian states and Russia. Finland will close all border crossings except…
Another Russian neighbor may close the border
Norway is considering the move as Finland accuses Russia of exacerbating the migrant crisis Norway can close its border crossing with Russia, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said, according to TV2. This comes amid deteriorating relations between the Scandinavian states and Russia, with Finland set to close all but one border crossing with its…
Where and when did Russian statehood arise
There is much debate about the arrival of the Varangian Rurik to rule – from his parentage to the controversy over whether this event can even be considered the beginning of Russia’s existence. Staraya Ladoga is a village in the Leningrad Region, located on the banks of the Volkhov River, 120 kilometers from St. Petersburg.…
Volvo EM90 Electric Minivan debuts – Luxurious office on wheels
Debuter – Luxurious office on wheels The typical Swedish brand has presented a new electric minivan after the EX90 and EX30. This is called the Volvo EM90 and is the brand’s first all-electric minivan. As of now, the Volvo EM90 is exclusive to China, but there may be export intentions for various markets where luxury…
Demystifying high-end fashion: Understanding designer labels and their history
HT syndication New Delhi [India], November 6: What do you think of when you hear the word “luxury fashion”? Is it the idea of a Gucci handbag? Or maybe some Versace heels? Or that Balenciaga sweater you’ve had your eye on for so long. These are some of the brands that immediately come to mind…
Sweden claims submarine cable to NATO state is ‘damaged’
The incident is the second case this month where Baltic Sea cables or pipelines have been damaged An underwater telecommunications cable connecting Sweden and Estonia in the Baltic Sea has been “damaged”, the Scandinavian country’s civil defense minister told a news conference on Tuesday, in what is the second such incident in the region in…
Sweden claims that the underwater cable to the NATO state has been damaged
The incident is the second case this month where Baltic Sea cables or pipelines have been damaged An underwater telecommunications cable connecting Sweden and Estonia in the Baltic Sea has been “damaged”, the Scandinavian country’s civil defense minister told a news conference on Tuesday, in what is the second such incident in the region in…
Sweden says that the submarine cable to Estonia is damaged
The incident is the second case this month where Baltic Sea cables or pipelines have been damaged An underwater telecommunications cable connecting Sweden and Estonia in the Baltic Sea has been “damaged”, the Scandinavian country’s civil defense minister told a news conference on Tuesday, in what is the second such incident in the region in…
Sweden says submarine cable to Estonia is ‘damaged’
The incident is the second case this month where Baltic Sea cables or pipelines have been damaged An underwater telecommunications cable connecting Sweden and Estonia in the Baltic Sea has been “damaged”, the Scandinavian country’s civil defense minister told a news conference on Tuesday, in what is the second such incident in the region in…
The drug that makes the kids dare to kill in the gang war
The drug that was initially used for pain relief is now used by gang criminals to dare to commit crimes. Rouzbeh Djalaiereporter at P4 Södertälje, talks about how tramadol is smuggled into Sweden, why the drug has become so popular among young people – and how gang criminals really feel. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Rouzbeh…
How musk oxen have fought back in the Russian Arctic
Large and formidable musk oxen are some of the oldest animals on our planet. They came to Siberia and Eurasia 3.5 million years ago, having descended from the Himalayan mountains, and gradually moved further north of the continent. About 190,000 years ago, they crossed the Bering Isthmus into North America and settled in Alaska and…
Faster implementation of IoT in Finland: How can TME speed up the process?
Rich product portfolio In addition to standard components, TME’s product range includes advanced embedded and IoT systems, which play a key role in the implementation of IoT-based solutions. The company’s portfolio also includes a wide range of other products that support the development and implementation of IoT systems, such as power supplies, wires and cables,…
Viktor Hovland is par-4 during the Ryder Cup round
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Team Europe is already putting on a show for the home fans a day before the Ryder Cup starts in Rome. Viktor Hovland of Norway made a rare hole-in-one on a par-4 hole at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club during a practice round Thursday. Hovland’s ace came on…
It is necessary for the wave of violence to end
Simon AndrénEkot’s crime reporter, and Fredrik FurtenbachEkot’s domestic policy commentator, talks about how the politicians want to face the emergency situation. Host: Robin Olin Guests: Simon Andrén, Ekot’s crime reporter, and Fredrik Furtenbach, Ekot’s domestic policy commentator Producers: Karl Kadhammar, Catarina Spåre Gustafsson and Marina Nilsson Malmström With clips from: Aftonbladet, TV4, and the YouTube…
Zelenskyy to US lawmakers: Ukraine will lose the war without US help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to US lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday, telling them that without a new round of funding to fight Russian aggression, Ukraine will lose the war. The White House requested $24 billion in additional funding for Ukraine earlier this year. But there is growing Republican concern about providing US aid…
Türkiye extends tourist season with robust arrivals
© Provided by Xinhua by Burak Akinci ANKARA, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — Türkiye is extending its tourism season into autumn as strong trends in foreign arrivals in the summer have put a smile on the face of a huge industry that is crucial to the country’s revenue. Despite a difficult start due to devastating earthquakes…