Tag: Ski
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The increase in immigration increases the working-age population in Finland
Net immigration was also at an all-time high of more than 58,000. Although these numbers include temporary factors such as Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, Busk notes that the overall trend of net immigration is increasing, indicating continued growth in the working-age population. PTT's projections suggest that this “new normal” in net immigration could stabilize…
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The increase in immigration increases the working-age population in Finland
Net immigration was also at an all-time high of more than 58,000. Although these numbers include temporary factors such as Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, Busk notes that the overall trend of net immigration is increasing, indicating continued growth in the working-age population. PTT's projections suggest that this “new normal” in net immigration could stabilize…
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Skeptics and supporters: New rules for healthcare workers outside the EU spark debate
A broad new agreement to attract skilled non-EU workers to the Danish healthcare system is being rolled out. The government says it is proactive, unions are excited, the Danish People's Party says they are playing “Russian Roulette” with vulnerable Danes, and the media is puzzled as to why some non-EU countries are better than others.…
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Peje Emilsson – the independent school billionaire about to hand over
He has been portrayed as the architect behind the independent school reform, after he as chairman of the private school Enskilda Gymnasiet in the late 80s tested the system with school money before it actually existed. And as the founder and owner of one of Sweden's largest school groups, Kunskapsskolan, Peje Emilsson has become both…
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The government drops the requirement for a bank account for skilled professionals outside the EU
A new bill will allow specialists outside the EU to register a home address without a Danish bank account. The requirement that foreign workers quit their jobs while a new residence permit is being processed is also abolished. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here:…
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Keskiviiko leletit: A pay discrimination story that scares Russia and Finland's large predators
The employee sued Finland's largest employer for wage discrimination and won.
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Magda Gad – hell round trip
In this episode, the award-winning war correspondent tells about growing up in Falun and how her parents' great interest in the outside world made her look far away from an early age. We also hear about the people, encounters and places that have shaped Magda Gad – and what drives her to continue reporting on,…
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Right now: The ladies' first slalom race
AlpineWorld Cup09.30/12.15 Slalom ladies (Jonas Enarson and Tobias Hellman)10.30/13.30 Men's slalom (Malin Rimfors) SkisWomen's and Men's World Cup10.50 Ladies' relay (Johan Bengts, Hanna Falk and Sigge Sanner)13.10 Men's relay (Johan Bengts, Hanna Falk and Sigge Sanner) BiathlonWorld Cup12.30 Mass start men (Alexander Lundholm and Uschi Disl)14.45 Mass start ladies (Alexander Lundholm and Uschi Disl) Ice…
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Right now: Hector is chasing a new podium in giant slalom
AlpineWomen's World Cup09.30/13.00 Giant Slalom (Jonas Enarson and Tobias Hellman) SkisWomen's and Men's World Cup10.25 Mass start 20 km men (Johan Bengts, Hanna Falk and Sigge Sanner)13.30 Mass start 20 km ladies (Johan Bengts, Hanna Falk and Sigge Sanner)
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Big names are making an action plan to attract non-EU workers to Denmark
The Lundbeck Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation are behind a new white paper with concrete solutions to bring skilled non-EU workers to Denmark. 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…
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“We did everything possible”
The search for a man who probably fell into a crevasse in Grindavík has been suspended. According to Bogi Adolfsson, chairman of the Þorbjörn rescue team in Grindavík, rescuers did everything they could. Further searches would involve risking the lives of rescuers. Adolfsson says no further evidence of the man's presence in the crevasse was…
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Tobias Hübinette: That's why it's important to talk about race
Tobias Hübinette, controversial debater and researcher, is Friday's guest in P4 Extra. He has mapped the extreme right, started the newspaper Expo and questioned international adoptions. Host is Sarit Monastyrski.
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Friday's papers: Zelenski warns Finland, shrinking Russia, and who wants European meat?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russia is starting to talk about Finland.
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Annika Sundberg, Per Naroskin and Maja Aase in Spanarna
The scouts in the P1 program are made by: Program leader is Kattis Ahlström The music is chosen by Berit Nygren. Technician: Maria Stockhaus. Producer for Spanarna in P1 is Ronnie Ritterland The scouts are broadcast in P1, Fridays at 15.04 and with a repeat on Saturdays at 9.03. The program is released as a…
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The body of a 12-year-old avalanche victim was found in Finnish Lapland
A mother and child lost their lives in an avalanche on Tuesday while skiing in Pallastunturi in Northwestern Finland's Lapland.
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Right now: Women's 20 km – Linn Svahn chases the overall victory
Cross country skisWorld Cup Tour de Ski10.45 20 km classic style hunting start ladies 13.00 20 km classic style chase start men (in P4 Extra)(Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren)
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Right now: The Swedes are chasing a podium place after a successful qualification
At 17.00-21.40 in P4 Cross country skisWorld Cup Tour de Ski17.00 Sprint (f) ladies men (Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren)
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The bus accident in Sveg
It is early in the morning and two plus degrees. All night, students from Ängskolan in Marks municipality have been sitting on the bus, on their way to the ski resort of Klövsjö in Jämtland. A speaker wanders between the seats and Ed Sheeran goes hot. They have just had a rest and many switch…
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Right now: Follow the men's chase start in the tour
SkisWorld Cup Tour de Ski10.00-11.00 20 km chase start ladies (SR Play)12.33-13.30 20 km men's chase start (P4 & SR Play)(Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren)
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Right now: Follow the ladies' 10 kilometers
At 12.03-13.30 and 14.30-17.30 in P4 Cross country skisWorld Cup Tour de Ski12.15 10 km classic ladies15.00 10 km classic men(Johan Bengts and Torgny Mogren) Ice hockeyJVM group stage14.30 Sweden-Finland (Magnus Wahlman, Per Svartvadet and Per Kahl) Program manager: Selma Jennervall
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New Year's bonfires in the capital region
On New Year's Eve, New Year's Eve bonfires will be lit in fourteen places in the capital region. The weather is expected to be favorable, so there should be a lot of people around the bonfires. And elves. Reykjavík: Ægisíða – a small bonfire will be lit at 20:30. In Skerjafjörður opposite Skildinganes 48-52 –…
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Crowds in Bláfjöll
Skier Sigurður Ásgeir Ólafsson says he is not satisfied with his trip to Bláfjöll. In his opinion, it is crowded and messy. On Wednesday, many people wanted to go skiing or snowboarding to the ski area in Bláfjöll. Already on the road to the center, a queue of cars had formed, reaching almost to Reykjavik.…
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Call Karlavagnen and tell us what snow means to you
What does snow mean to you? A white quiet blanket that promises skiing among fir trees and mountains? Sparkling landscape in the morning light? Or children making snowmen at dusk? In the Christian Olsson studio.
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The population of Helsinki is expected to exceed 700,000 in 2027
The Finnish capital is predicted to add 8,200 inhabitants in 2024 and to continue its growth by almost 7,000 inhabitants from 2025. This year, the population is expected to grow by more than 10,000 based on preliminary data from January to October. The growth in the forecast period is mainly due to migration gains, especially…
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Maxed out Christmas jazz with Sarah Dawn Finer and Samuel Ljungblahd
Motown-scented soul takes center stage, but there will also be gospel, jazz and classic Christmas songs. The singers Samuel Ljungblahd and Sarah Dawn Finer have collaborated several times before and now promise to offer musical magic together with Sandviken Big Bandwhich is led by Christopher Wallin. This is a Christmas concert that contains both well-known…
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Bus ticket prices will increase by 11 percent
As reported by Viðskiptablaðið, Strætó, the public transport company that operates city buses in the Reykjavik Capital Region, has announced a new pricing structure. The change will come into force on January 8, and bus ticket prices will increase by an average of 11 percent. A single ride will now cost ISK 630. Currently it…
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Ketty was asked: Is that really your father? (R)
That the question of who was her biological father was sensitive, young Ketty noticed that when she asked that day. But her skin color told a different story that would take many years to answer. But at last she found him. Have you uncovered a family secret that changed your life? Then get in touch…
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Helsinki's population is expected to exceed 700,000 by 2027 with fluctuating growth
Main points in Helsinki's population development Population milestones: At the end of 2022, the population of Helsinki was 664,028. The city is expected to exceed 700,000 inhabitants in 2027, reach 722,000 inhabitants by 2040, and approach 906,000 by the end of the forecast period in 2060. Growth drivers: The primary drivers of population growth are…
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Calle is chasing a podium in Norway – follow the race here
11.03–13.00 approximately, 13.03–14.45 (arena in P4 Extra) and 14.45–21.00 approximately in P4 SkisWorld Cup11.00 10 km classic men (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk)13.15 10 km classic ladies (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk)
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Right now: Nightmare start for Ponsiluoma
At 11.03–11.50 and 12.45–13.15 approx in P4, 13.15–14.40 (arena in P4 Extra) and 14.40–18.00 in P4 SkisWorld Cup11.10 Skiathlon ladies (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk)13.15 Skiathlon men (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk) BiathlonWorld Cup12.45 Hunt start ladies (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl)14.40 Men's hunt start (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl) Ice hockeySwiss Hockey Games men14.00…
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Right now: Elvira Öberg with two boms straight away
At 11.03–11.50 and 12.45–13.15 approx in P4, 13.15–14.40 (arena in P4 Extra) and 14.40–18.00 in P4 SkisWorld Cup11.10 Skiathlon ladies (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk)13.15 Skiathlon men (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk) BiathlonWorld Cup12.45 Hunt start ladies (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl)14.40 Men's hunt start (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl) Ice hockeySwiss Hockey Games men14.00…
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Right now: The ladies' skiathlon in Trondheim
At 11.03–11.50 and 12.45–13.15 approx in P4, 13.15–14.40 (arena in P4 Extra) and 14.40–18.00 in P4 SkisWorld Cup11.10 Skiathlon ladies (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk)13.15 Skiathlon men (Johan Bengts and Hanna Falk) BiathlonWorld Cup12.45 Hunt start ladies (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl)14.40 Men's hunt start (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl) Ice hockeySwiss Hockey Games men14.00…