Tag: Social network
Early social interaction predicts number of friends in childhood
Research led by a university researcher Marita Maidresearch coordinator Piia af Ursin from the Faculty of Education and Päivi Pihlaja, professor of educational sciences at the University of Eastern Finland, used a survey aimed at parents. This study assessed the number of children’s peer relationships at two developmental stages: at 13 months of age and…
Qurans Burned in Front of Egyptian, Turkish Embassies in Denmark
COPENHAGEN – A small group of anti-Islam activists set fire to Qurans in front of the Egyptian and Turkish embassies in Copenhagen on Tuesday after similar protests in Denmark and Sweden over recent weeks that have enraged Muslims. Denmark and Sweden have said they deplore the burning of the Islam’s holy book but cannot prevent…
The growing anxiety of young men is reflected in crisis phone calls
During the first months of this year, the number of young men making concrete plans to commit suicide has more than doubled compared to spring 2020. Between January and May of this year, 37 young men who contacted the Crisis Hotline had concrete plans to commit suicide, compared to 17 people three years ago. In…
A new study reveals the good and bad sides of Finland’s international talents: Challenges and opportunities for integration and retention
The study also highlights the importance of social networks in helping international talents in their job search, as every fourth employed person or job seeker receives job information from friends. In addition, families of foreign talent have adaptation challenges, of which 67% find it difficult to adapt to Finnish life due to job search challenges.…
Facebook parent Meta is planning to launch a Twitter competitor
“We believe there is an opportunity for a separate space where content creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.” A representative said the company had no additional information to share about the potential social network. News site Moneycontrol was the first to report on the possible Meta service, codenamed “P92”. The…
Women can solve Europe’s technical talent challenge
“Europe is facing tech talent and competitiveness, and women can help European tech solve its talent challenge. To do this, European tech companies need to diversify their talent pool by investing in and attracting historically underutilized talent, especially women. We can strengthen our competitive advantage by diversifying technology jobs in Europe”, says Elina MäkeläAssociate McKinsey…
Meta restores Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Trump’s Facebook account was the most followed account at the time of the freeze, with hundreds of millions of followers, the New York Times reported to Meta. On January 7, 2021, the day after hundreds of people stormed the Capitol in his support, Meta fired Trump from his platforms, citing that he was inciting more…
These are Finns’ favorite online activities
Finns and their hobbies The most popular leisure activities outside the Internet are definitely still reading books, walking and moving in nature. Domestic and foreign travel are also favorite hobbies of Finns. Crossword puzzles and solving Sudoku puzzles are especially popular during the winter when people aren’t watching streaming services. Another seasonal hobby is spending…
A sensory challenge between Portuguese and Danish taste experiences
On 23 September 2022, CPH Cooking Class in Copenhagen hosted a showcooking with Chef Hassan Chour, which aimed to surprise with new flavorslinked to traditional Danish recipes. The initiative was promoted by InovCluster – the Association of Agro-Industrial Clustersby the center in collaboration with ADVID – Vine and Wine Cluster and CoLABVINES&WINES under the scope…
Right now: Elon Musk wants to buy the whole of Twitter
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk currently owns just over 9 percent of the social network service Twitter’s share capital. Twitter states that Musk has proposed that he buy the remaining shares for 54 dollars 20 cents per share, reports the news agency AP. The bid will be equivalent to around SEK 410 billion.
New claims appear in the Russian karting skater’s fascist salute line
Fresh details have emerged in the scandal surrounding the Russian karting youth Artem Severiukhin Russian teenager Artem Severiukhin repeated a gesture he had been shown before stepping on the podium at the European Karting Championships in Portugal this weekend, according to reports, after the 15-year-old was seen doing something that looked like a fascist greeting.…
Survey: The Danes’ relaxed approach to Facebook not only endangers their security, but also their unregistered friends
Among the ten most vulnerable countries Many people in Denmark happily use Facebook without having any idea how their data is collected by the social media platform, according to a NordVPN survey. Only 57.7 percent of the survey respondents from Denmark were aware that their data was collected, and only 46 percent have the knowledge…
The Moscow artist sells HIMSELF at IKEA
Man for sale, 78X173, white and only $ 21! One minus – no exchange! Imagine: you go into IKEA and look for new napkins, candles and plates and in the perfect kitchen decor you will find a man with a price tag – for only 1599 rubles (about 21 USD). @ psof / Instagram.com The…
Research examines measures to help children of mothers with depression
Uppsala [Sweden], 2 January (ANI): Recent studies among Syrian refugee families in Turkey and families with infants in Sweden and Bhutan have indicated that children of mothers with poor mental health risk missing their cognitive development. However, very small changes may be sufficient to break this correlation. Having plenty of people around you and an…
Researchers find measures to help children of mothers with depression
Washington [US], January 2 (ANI): A recent study has shown that having plenty of people around you and an accessible society are two of the most important factors in helping children of mothers with depression. The results of the study were published in the journal ‘Developmental Science’. New studies among Syrian refugee families in Turkey…
Studies suggest measures to help children of mothers with depression
Uppsala [Sweden], December 28 (ANI): New studies among Syrian refugee families in Turkey and families with infants in Sweden and Bhutan have found that children of mothers with poor mental health are at risk of falling behind in their cognitive development. However, very small changes may be sufficient to break this correlation. Having plenty of…
THL study: "What comes to" an increase in depression and anxiety among college students
Research on the health and well-being of Finnish university students has shown that one in three suffers from symptoms of anxiety and depression. This, according to the study, has relatively more mental health symptoms and mental suffering than the adult population as a whole. In February and March of this year, more than 6,000 students…
The Facebook leader blames society, not social networks, for COVID-19 misinformation
but democracy must be able to tolerate it because it is one of the fundamental human rights. “Individuals are the ones who choose to believe or not believe in something. They are the ones who choose to share or not share something. I don’t feel at all comfortable saying they don’t have a voice because…
Friday Magazines: Call Interruptions, Middle Income Problems, and Freezing Rain
Finnish smart tire company Oura suffers from customer backlash on social media, reports Helsingin sanomat newspaper. The company’s third-generation product was released this fall, but it’s hard for customers to get their hands on. Rings have been seen on the fingers of some high-profile celebrities, creating huge demand, but that now seems to be the…
Instagram will bring parental controls next year
The controllers were unveiled as a package of new features designed to make the platform a safer place, especially for its teenage users. While Mosser’s message said these security features have been under construction “for a long time,” their report comes from a series of malicious revelations about a social network owned by Meta. In…
Hoop dreams come true: Community football club completes 40 years of injury
Cans of beer flew upwards like small rockets as ‘Sweet Caroline’ echoed across the expanse. It could have been a scene from a Neil Diamond concert at some grand music festival somewhere – in fact, the surroundings were considerably more modest. But the Copenhagen Celtic FC players and noisy fans did not mind. They had…
Twitter users are growing in number in Iceland
According to a new Gallup study, the number of Icelanders using Twitter has increased by seven percent over the years. About 24 percent of Icelanders now use this social medium. “It’s interesting that the older generation is using Instagram, Youtube and Snapchat more and more, while the use of Twitter and TikTok has increased among…
Kongsberg attacks suspects in Norway: Radicalized and mentally unstable
A Danish man was arrested and charged with the deadly attack in Kongsberg, yesterday. Police say the suspect was flagged for radicalization. Yesterday, a man with a bow and arrow killed five people and injured two others in Kongsberg, Norway. After 30 minutes of the attack, the police have arrested the suspect. Norwegian police revealed…
How to find a place to live in Copenhagen
You have finally received the good news that you have been accepted for your dream education in Copenhagen or maybe you have got a new job, which means that you have to move to Denmark. The joy is great and you can hardly get your arms down. But moving to a new country can also…
Scientists are developing artificial intelligence that can detect sarcasm on social media
Properly understanding and responding to customer feedback on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms is critical to success, but it is incredibly labor-intensive.There comes an analysis of opinions. The term refers to an automated process that identifies a feeling associated with a text — either positive, negative, or neutral. Although artificial intelligence refers to…
Are you a victim of sexual abuse? Getting help is key to recovering from the trauma
Stories with the hashtag #metoo published on social networks by foreign women living in Iceland have revealed the scale of the phenomenon of sexual violence, as well as sexual harassment in the workplace. The stories told reflect, among other things, the difficult situation of foreign women in Icelandic society and their marginalization, which means that…
Culture Round-Up: The day the music was revived
For many years, music programs in the country’s public schools have been eroded – mainly due to a lack of funding. Fewer have equipment or spaces dedicated to music, and teachers have also become smaller. How does 20 million sound?The Ministry of Culture hopes that DKK 20 million in support can help bring music back…
Despite fierce criticism, most mothers are satisfied
In recent months, testimonies like these have been shared in the media and on social networks by new parents who have felt let down during pregnancy or childbirth. But according to the answers in a new study from the regions, The Nationwide Study of Patient Experiences (LUP) 2020, the vast majority of parents are satisfied…
The Minister of Education wants more children for emergency education
The letter comes on top of reports of dissatisfaction among school students. Ministers urge that schools, pupils and parents remember to take advantage of the opportunity for physical education that has always existed if one does not thrive in the virtual school day. Teachers, educators and school leaders have also received a letter with the…
New social app reviewed – charts non-users
The social network Clubhouse is growing in Sweden, but some question how the app maps people who do not use it. A German data protection authority is now examining whether the app complies with the EU’s data protection law and the outcome may be significant in Sweden. “A large number of individuals have been affected,”…
