Tag: Ship
Finnish ports unload essential goods, but clothes and bicycles can sit in the port for months
The transport workers' strike has left thousands of cargo containers waiting for delivery to Finland either on ships at sea or in the port of other European ports.
Prime Minister makes strongest call yet for ceasefire in Gaza
“Today I strongly call for a humanitarian ceasefire, which Denmark has voted for in the UN,” said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after a grim new report on the conditions in Gaza from the WHO. Plus, Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen has landed safely back on earth after six months in space with a smile and a…
Marta Piasecka – European champion!
The first European Ice Swimming Championships took place from February 3 to 4, 2024 in Oradea, Romania. 322 competitors from 27 countries took part. The competition in Oradea was the first European championship in history. At first glance, they resemble ordinary swimming that we know, among others. from the Olympic Games. However, there are struggles…
Ulf Kristersson and Magdalena Andersson on NATO membership
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Magdalena Andersson (S) hold a press conference about Sweden's NATO membership after the flag was raised on Monday. Ekot broadcasts directly.
The bridge that will save the civilian population of Gaza from starvation
The huge gangway will stretch 550 meters straight out from the shore in Gaza so that ships can easily unload food and supplies. The US is responsible for the construction itself and the EU and a number of other countries are to assist with logistics and supplies to be able to channel large amounts of…
Lubna El-Shanti on the dispute between the Pope and Ukraine
In an interview on the Swiss TV channel RSI, Pope Francis called on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate. The statement has drawn sharp criticism – not least from Ukrainians. Hear Lubna El-Shanti, Sveriges Radio's Ukraine correspondent, talk about how the relationship between the Pope and Ukraine looked like during the war and whether there are…
Finland participates in the Red Sea operation to protect cargo ships
Dozens of ships have been targeted by Iran-aligned Islamist Houthis since November.
Friday's papers: Male leadership, hepatitis mettwurst and the deadline for Russian cars
Finnish business leadership is dominated by men, says one CEO.
HS: Contrary to what Perussuomaliest claims, the employment of work-related immigrants does not drop sharply after a few years
Done by Matti Sarvimäki from Aalto University and Hanna Pesola and Tuomo Virkola VATT's Economic Research Institute's research is the first attempt to generate insights by combining data from Statistics Finland and the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). Helsingin Sanomat on Monday reminded that the benefits of work-based immigration have been the subject of much political…
This is how Sweden contributes if a NATO country is attacked
Sweden starts on Friday as a full member of NATO and with that has left over 200 years of non-alignment behind. Now Sweden has NATO's defense guarantees at the same time that the country must help other NATO countries if they are attacked. Has membership increased or decreased the risk of Sweden being drawn into…
Thursday's papers: Slowing inflation, strike effects and arena ownership
Helsingin Sanomat's editorial claims that the worst inflation is behind Finland.
Li Andersson gives up the leadership of the Left Alliance, announces the candidate for member of the European Parliament
Andersson has led the party since 2016, but said there will be “many big battles for the future of Europe” in the coming years as he announced his candidacy for the European Parliament.
Why does Israel refuse to accept the Sweden Democrats?
Malin explains why Jimmie Åkesson is politics' answer to the child influencer Pontus Rasmusson. Fredrik's Jewish alter ego tries to become friends with the Sweden Democrats and Olle tries to understand the party's attempt to build a strong relationship with Israel. Could the answer to the question be hidden in the mysterious Hebrew calendar?
The Chancellor of Justice demands answers from the government to the reforms of the Citizenship Act
Finland's right-wing government intends to tighten the laws on obtaining Finnish citizenship.
Last day of the Athletics World Championships – “Mondo” aims for a new world record
AthleticsIndoor WC20.00 Pole vault final (Alexander Lundholm and Miro Zalar) Hosts: Andreas Andersson and Emanuel Nashed
Two female prison guards were fired due to inmate relationships
One of the women is suspected of smuggling a phone and drugs into the prison.
The Prime Minister comments on the poor results of the polls
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, leader of the Green Left Movement, told RÚV television today that the low poll results should make the entire party leadership reflect on its position. In the latest Gallup poll, the party received 4.7%, its worst result since the turn of the century, and would probably not win a single seat…
Fine for Hvalur for violating animal welfare law
Iceland's only whaling company has been fined ISK 400,000 for violating animal welfare laws by delaying the fatal shot at a whale in September 2023. This legal violation led to the temporary suspension of the company's whaling operations last year. On September 14, the activity of a ship belonging to the only Icelandic company […]
Listen to Karlavagnen with Robert Frank about memorable courtships
Today is Sagittarius day and, according to tradition, also the day on which women are freed. Tonight in Karlavaggen it's about courtship we remember. Successful, less successful, surprising or different. Perhaps you have taken the day very seriously and asked for your loved one's hand in marriage today. Call on 020-22 10 30 or email…
516: Amanda Lind aims for the leadership position
Amanda Lind has announced that she is running for the new female spokesperson for the Green Party. Considering that Alice Bah Kuhnke has already refused, we wonder if the thing is therefore vegetarian steak. Hungary has become the last NATO country to ratify Sweden's accession protocol. Now a series of formalities await before Sweden formally…
The Swedish People's Party elects a new chairman
Henriksson, who has led the almost eternal youth coalition partner since 2016, said that the last couple of years have been difficult. He served as the country's justice minister in the government navigating through the coronavirus pandemic and led his party during the summer, which was dominated by difficult coalition negotiations with the Basic Finns.…
Swedish envoy inaugurates street art project in Delhi, says 'proud of first mural'
New Delhi [India]February 27 (ANI): Sweden's Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff inaugurated a street art project between India and Sweden on Monday as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. He further expressed pride in the first mural existing in central Delhi. “I am delighted to be here at Khan Market to inaugurate a…
Finnish leaders welcome Sweden to NATO
President Niinistö and Prime Minister Orpo congratulated Sweden immediately after confirming its NATO membership on Monday evening.
The shipping collusion cost Icelandic society ISK 62 billion
Illegal collusion between Icelandic shipping companies Samskip and Eimskip has cost Icelandic society almost ISK 62 billion, according to a recently published analysis. Eimskip paid ISK 1.5 billion in fines for the violations, while Samskip appealed against the ISK 4.2 billion fine imposed. The breaches were called “a costly and disastrous attack on consumers that…
Part 1 of 5. The legacy
About the drama series Arvet IN The legacy we get to follow 23-year-old Emma as she returns to the village of Hällero to collect an inheritance. There she is confronted with her traumatic upbringing in a mystical sect that worships wolves. Soon she is drawn into a dangerous world of sacrificial ceremonies, power struggles and…
Wolt's couriers are self-employed and not employees, the Finnish court rules
Wolt appealed the decision and took the matter to the administrative court. The court revealed that it examined the relationship between the service provider and its couriers using four indicators of the employment relationship, According to YLE: contract for the performance of the work, compensation to be paid for the work, performance of the work…
Wolt won a landmark case – couriers were declared entrepreneurs, not employees
In its decision, the Administrative Court noted two significant factors defining the relationship between employee and employer, which were not fulfilled in the case of Wolt's couriers.
Saarikko will not apply for a second term as chairman of the center
Saarikko, a 40-year-old member of parliament who served in the fourth election term from Finland proper, was elected to the leadership of the rural right-wing party in the second half of 2020. The center will elect its next chairman at the party meeting to be held in Jyväskylä in June. She told the press conference…
PM: The Russian leadership is responsible for Navalny's death
In the media Q&A with the Prime Minister, hypothetical phone calls from Russia and the possibility of nuclear weapons came up.
VR asked for a detailed explanation of the cancellation of long-distance traffic
The damage was noticed on the road section between Lahti and Kouvola. The Ministry of Transport and Communications pointed out on Wednesday press release that such damage is typically caused by wheels slipping on rails. A state-owned company reported a day later after it has repaired the damaged section of track, and long-distance service must…
According to the study, good-looking politicians are less present in parliamentary positions
Research shows that these politicians use their media presence and outside engagements to increase their popularity and expand their networks, which can indirectly benefit their political parties. “Attractive people often enjoy advantages in life, and politics is no exception,” Wochner notes, emphasizing the economic motivations behind these choices, including self-interest and popularity. The main findings…