Tag: South Africa
The IAF contingent departs for India after completing the Cobra Warrior exercise in the UK
London [UK]March 27 (ANI): The Indian Air Force contingent on Monday departed for India after successfully completing a four-week long Cobra Warrior exercise held at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in the UK. “The @IAF_MCC contingent departed for India this morning after a successful four-week Cobra Warrior exercise held at […]
Roger Waters fights cancellation culture and stands up for free speech
These actions were based on false accusations of anti-Semitism against Waters, who is a vocal critic of the Israeli government and its policies towards the Palestinians. Waters’ lawyers argue that the proposed cancellations are unconstitutional, unwarranted and a violation of her basic human right to free speech. They plan to overturn the decision and ensure […]
Will put an end to the 90-meter question this year: Neeraj Chopra
Kolkata (West Bengal)[India]March 6 (ANI): Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has achieved almost everything an athlete can dream of, but if there’s one thing he’s constantly being asked, it’s when will he break the 90m mark. The WC silver medalist has thrown his best of 89.94 meters at the Diamond League in Stockholm last June. […]
Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal
It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this could soon be a thing of the past if a recently published draft bill to decriminalize sex work is passed. Researchers and activists Marlise Richter and Monique Huysamen outline what is in the new law, what is good about it and what […]
Danielle Kang’s 63 good for HSBC World Championship lead
Danielle Kang led the pack at the HSBC World Championship with a second-round 63 on Friday at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore. Snow slowed play in the second round before it ended in a three-way tie at 9-under, one back of Kang. First-round leader Elizabeth Szokol shot 71 on Friday and is part […]
Support for Ukraine largely limited to Europe, the US and allies
In October 2022, about eight months after the war in Ukraine started, the University of Cambridge in the UK harmonized surveys conducted in 137 countries on their attitudes to the West and to Russia and China. The results in the studywhile not free from margin of error, are robust enough to be taken seriously. These […]
NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war
Warsaw, Poland – NATO’s chief said on Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and he strongly urged Beijing to refrain from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press […]
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 […]
Palestinians live in danger as Israel reinforces apartheid
Over the past few days, a series of deadly attacks have highlighted the urgent need for accountability. On January 26, Israeli forces raided the Jenin refugee camp and killed 10 Palestinians, including a 61-year-old woman. On January 27, seven Israeli civilians were killed when a Palestinian gunman opened fire in Neve Ya’akov, an Israeli settlement […]
Inflation to a 40-year high, family planning and more wind power: Finland in the world press
In addition, Nieminen says that the rise in consumer prices started in the second half of 2021. Due to the Ukraine crisis and subsequent international sanctions, prices rose steadily in May. The main reason for inflation in 2022 was the rise in loan interest rates and the rise in food and energy prices. The peak […]
World Economic Forum ’23: Participants braced for profound systemic transformation
It says a lot about this gathering that the managing directors and chairmen of most of Denmark’s largest companies – including the managers responsible for Mærsk, Carlsberg, DSV, Lego Group, Novo Nordisk, PensionDenmark, Vestas and Ørsted – will be present, but they won’t even be considered VIPs. So it’s no wonder snipers can be seen […]
Over 2,000 athletes compete in the ironman triathlon at Lake Taupo in New Zealand
TAUPO, New Zealand, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — More than 2,000 athletes from over 40 countries and regions competed in two ironman triathlon races in heavy rain, both held on Saturday in and around New Zealand’s Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia . Ironman New Zealand sees athletes swim 3.8km starting and finishing on […]
Danish News Round-Up: Historic increase in economic inequality
The gap between rich and poor has never been greater in Denmark – or at least it was the case last year, when the economy boomed, reports Denmark’s statistics. The results are based on the increase in the Gini coefficient – a measure of income inequality in a country. In a country where everyone is […]
World Cup 2022: Will the hosts of Qatar be …
There is one thing we can all be sure of: this World Cup will be like no other. And most of that boils down to the choice of Qatar, the first debutant hosts of the World Cup since Italy in 1934 and the organizers of the shortest tournament (just 29 days) since Argentina in 1978. […]
AB de Villiers-backed Last Man Stands launches India Super League 2023 to promote amateur cricket
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]November 8 (ANI): South African cricket legend and former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers is all set to launch the first edition of The Last Man Stands (LMS) India Super League 2023, the world’s largest amateur T20 cricket league in India. The former South African Test captain is the LMS global […]
COP27 in Egypt: Cause for hope or doomed to disappoint
Activists have criticized previous UN climate talks, calling them slow, complex and ineffective. As countries around the world fail to meet climate commitments to keep global temperatures below the fateful 2 degrees Celsius, can this year’s COP27 in Egypt rise above the failures of the past – or is it destined to disappoint? For nearly […]
COP27 in Egypt: The core of hope or doomed to despair
Activists have slammed previous UN climate talks, calling them slow, complex and ineffective. As countries around the world fail to meet climate commitments to keep global temperatures below a fateful 2 degrees Celsius, can this year’s COP27 in Egypt rise above its bad rep, or is it destined to disappoint? For nearly thirty years, the […]
Australian coach Gustavsson defends the record after poor results
CANBERRA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) — Australia women’s soccer team head coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his record on the job ahead of the 2023 home World Cup. Gustavsson said the team worked hard to achieve the three goals he was given when he was appointed head coach of the Matildas in September 2020. The Matildas […]
Dustin Johnson’s LIV payday: $7.7 million through four events
Dustin Johnson is the money leader midway through the first season of the LIV Golf Series, earning $7.7 million through just four individual events. Add in the money he’s earned in team play, and his winnings are nearly $10 million, Golfweek reported Tuesday. Johnson won the fourth of LIV’s eight 2022 events in a playoff […]
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. […]
Gregor Zubicki
Gregor Zubicki was born in Sweden but grew up around the world. He learned to write in Germany, lived on a sheep farm in Australia and became a soprano in South Africa. In Norway, he played the oboe for 17 years with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1991, Gregor Zubicky suffered a neurological disorder in […]
Ashleigh Buhai wins AIG Women’s Open in playoff over In Gee Chun
Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa persevered through four playoff holes and made a crucial fourth-time sand save to defeat South Korea’s In Gee Chun and win the AIG Women’s Open for her first career major on Sunday in Gullane, Scotland. Buhai entered the final round at historic Muirfield with a five-stroke lead but squandered it […]
Germany and other European countries are waiting for coal as the conflict in Ukraine continues
The move is part of a pan-European effort to divest Russia of natural gas and oust the president Vladimir Putinn energy stranglehold. Although the conflict in Ukraine accelerated the European Union’s race for renewable energy, fossil fuels are still the fastest solution. More coal must be imported from suppliers such as South Africa and Australia, […]
India takes the lead: take the lotus position, Denmark!
The 8th International Yoga Day (# IDY2022) was celebrated in several cities on June 21st. They included Copenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus, Vejle, Vedbæk, Birkerød and Sønderborg. Local yoga groups and the Indian diaspora joined forces for many events supervised by the Indian Embassy in iconic places such as Copenhagen’s Nyhavn and RÃ¥dhuspladen as well as Frederiksberg […]
Elementary, no one does it better: the British celebrate the Queen’s Platinum anniversary
Wasn’t it a delicious dish to pose for the guests at the British Embassy on 9 June, which gathered to celebrate the ‘Platinum Jubilee’ for Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Admittedly, France’s Louis XIV, the Sun King, still holds the record for being the longest-serving monarch in history, but he was four when he […]
Swimming, artistic swimming waves goodbye on day 8 in the worlds of Budapest
BUDAPEST, June 25 (Xinhua) – The eighth day of competition of the 19th FINA World Cup said goodbye to two disciplines: swimming and figure swimming, with nine finals competed here on Saturday. Today’s first final was mixed duet free, where China’s duo Shi Haoyu and Zhang Yiyao got 88,4000 points to take the bronze, while […]
Macron concludes the French EU Presidency with four global summits
French President Emmanuel Macron – hard blown during the parliamentary elections that removed the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics in the last days of France’s EU presidency. The week ended with the EU Council meeting, the last to be chaired by France. On Sunday, the G7 gathers […]
French elections, midsummer food, TB in South Africa and highest inflation since 1991
From cow trade to January agreement – about the relationship between S and C This week, the Center Party announced that the party will support the government’s budget after the parties agreed on a proposal to increase pensions.The fact that the Center Party and the Social Democrats work together in times of crisis has happened […]
Adam Hadwin leads US Open; Rory McIlroy one shot back
Adam Hadwin of Canada shot a 4-under par 66 late on Thursday to secure the lead in the first round of the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Hadwin went ahead of Rory McIlroy, who shared the lead at the end of his innings before finishing in a five-way second place at […]
Scottie Scheffler makes a push at the US Open
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler used a well-timed eagle to shoot a 3-under-par 67 on Friday morning and briefly take part in the lead at the US Open in Brookline, Mass. Scheffler reached 3 under 36 holes at The Country Club, which at the time was good for a six-way lead, along with Nick Hardy […]
Denmark tops the global competitiveness index for the first time
Strong economy during pandemicDenmark has flirted with first place in the last five years, where they became number three in 2021, number two in 2020, eighth in 2019 and sixth in 2018. According to WCC, Denmark’s rise to the top of the rankings is due to a sharp rise in the country’s economic results during […]
The world does not share the West’s negative view of the Russia survey
Western countries are more likely to have a bad attitude towards Russia, according to a global survey Negative views about Russia are mainly limited to US-allied Western states, a new global survey conducted by a NATO-linked lobby group has shown. At the same time, the so-called Alliance of Democracies Foundation discovered that Asian countries maintain […]
Negative view of Russia limited to survey in some states
Western liberal democracies are more likely to have a negative attitude towards Russia, according to a global survey Negative views on Russia are mainly limited to Western liberal democracies, a new global survey by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation has found. At the same time, Asian countries maintain strong support for Russia, while Latin American […]
Real-time death and horror prove our almost limitless ability to do evil
The human affinity for blood sports is both old and long-lasting. But there is an even more painful angle to look at evil and fear created by humans. In the age of digital technology, strangely enough, it begins to capture bloody scenes of anxiety and death. And recorded death and horror in real time proves […]
Ukraine’s war: rising food prices are not the only global economic downturn
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth month, its economic consequences become more apparent and begin to rise global political agendas. And just as Russia’s aggression has had political consequences far beyond Ukraine, so have the economic repercussions. This is not to diminish the economic and infrastructural devastation of Ukraine, which will require a […]
Finland reports the first case of Omicron BA.5 sub-variant
The first case of the BA.5 Omicron sub-variant registered in Finland has been detected in a laboratory located in the south-western part of the country. The laboratory of clinical microbiology at Turku University Hospital reported the infection on Wednesday. In its press release, the hospital stated that the variant was found in a Finnish citizen […]
Develop your contacts, skills and confidence as you learn from the best at CBS
The Danish Business Authority, the Danish Business Authority, has identified a large number of companies and research environments that perform at the top of their fields and create a respected innovation ecosystem throughout Denmark. This innovative world attracts both local and international talents with cutting-edge skills. As today’s business world is undeniably fast-paced, professionals aiming […]
Denmark among top countries for press freedom
Kim has been wrongSweden, Estonia and Finland completed the top five, while Ireland, Portugal, Costa Rica, Lithuania and Liechtenstein made up the rest of the top 10. Other notables included Germany (16), Canada (19), United Kingdom (24), South Africa (35), Australia (39), United States (42), South Korea (43), Japan (71), Brazil (110). ), Indonesia (117), […]
Culture Round-Up: Huge wave of English-language theater on the way to Denmark
A rash of English-language theater performances is on its way to Copenhagen in front of CPH Stage in early June, and starts this Saturday with the opening night of ‘Shirley Valentine’, Willy Russell’s highly acclaimed one-woman show from the 1980s. The London Toast Theater production with Vivienne McKee in the lead role continues until 14 […]
NATO makes an offer to Finland and Sweden
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
NATO chief says Finland and Sweden can join “quickly”
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
The head of NATO says that Finland and Sweden can join quickly
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
Sporting sanctions: How do Russia’s compare with other nations
From the US to Zimbabwe, RT Sport takes a look at how sporting federations have applied ? and opted against ? sanctions on nations Russia has faced a wide range of sporting sanctions since the military operation in Ukraine began on February 24. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) encouraged sporting federations to take action against […]
Mbappe hangs on when France beat South Africa
Kylian Mbappe struck twice when France crushed South Africa 5-0 on Tuesday night to register their second victory in the international break. Mbappe, who missed Friday night’s 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast due to an ear infection, made his debut in the 23rd minute at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. The Paris Saint-Germain striker screwed […]
The political situation in Eastern Europe is deteriorating
According to the study, the economic situation in Eastern Europe deteriorated significantly, down 10 percentage points from the previous quarter. Estimates of the political situation also fell by 9 points. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine has plunged the region into a deep economic and political crisis,” says an ifon researcher. Niklas Potrafke. In contrast, assessments of […]
The virus variants and waves in the corona pandemic are eluding researchers
The corona mystery continues to elude the research world. There are various hypotheses as to where the virus variants come from, but nothing has been proven yet. Omikron seems to come from the original variant, although it is almost impossible to find. How does that work? Intermediate wave periods in the corona pandemic In South […]
Young Finns take part in the battle in Ukraine
Aatu opens his suitcase at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to reveal a green military backpack, a bulletproof vest, a radio telephone and the hymnbook of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. The 23-year-old is one of three young men interviewed at Yle Airport. The men said they were traveling to Ukraine as volunteers to join the country’s […]
International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as influencers of climate solutions
During International Women’s Day, during a formal UN event, Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the important role of women and girls in combating climate change. “We need more female environment ministers, business leaders, and presidents and prime ministers. They can get countries to tackle the climate crisis, develop green jobs and build a fairer and more […]
Tour children
In the spring of 1959, Swedish folk parks and party places are filled with people who want to hear and experience the band Golden City Dixies from South Africa. The orchestra is the first ever to be allowed to tour Europe from the apartheid regime’s South Africa and two singers and 20 musicians and dancers […]
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 […]
ATP Summary: Andy Murray notes easy win in Doha
In the draw as a wild card, Andy Murray of Great Britain beat Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Monday in Doha, Qatar. Murray won 25 of 28 first-hand points (89 percent), hit four aces and broke Daniels’ serve five of 11 times. He […]
Satellite losses show threats to solar storms for Tech
Washington – As if we did not have enough to worry about: Some scientists warn of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life from a super-big solar storm. These eruptions from the sun, which emit energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas, known as “flares”, are unpredictable and […]
Solar storms have been shown to pose major risks to technology
Washington – As if we did not have enough to worry about: Some scientists warn of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life from a super-big solar storm. These eruptions from the sun, which emit energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas, known as “flares”, are unpredictable and […]
The study shows that the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been neutralized with a booster dose
In South Africa, the Omicron variant replaced other viruses within a few weeks and led to a sharp increase in the number of cases diagnosed. Analyzes from different countries show that the doubling time of cases is around 2-4 days. Omicron has been observed in dozens of countries, including France, and has become dominant by […]
Omicron offers ominous prospects for January in Denmark, warns SSI
Tyra Grove Krause, head of the department of infectious epidemiology and prevention at the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), expects that the current increase in corona cases will flatten out by the end of January. But while she predicts to the P1 radio station that more people will be infected in the coming weeks and that […]
28 percent of Pakistanis believe that the covid-19 pandemic has ended, according to the survey
Islamabad [Pakistan]January 3 (ANI): A survey of a market research company in 34 countries showed that Pakistan had the highest percentage of those who thought the pandemic was over. The investigation, entitled “Covid-19: Will the Pandemic Ever End and How Will We Know?” conducted by Ipsos showed that 28 percent of Pakistanis were of the […]
Omikron is spread around the world, spies make a come-back and the slave trade in the Swedish colony
Time 1 Report from a South Africa in mourning when peace prize winner Desmund Tutu was buried. How do different countries handle the spread of the micron? Conversations with Asia correspondent Peder Gustafsson, US correspondent Roger Wilson and Swedish Radio’s global health correspondent Sara Heyman. The pandemic has reduced the power of the fashion industry, […]
The risk of Omicron is still “very high,” says the WHO
A weekly WHO epidemiological update revealed that In December, the number of new COVID-19 cases increased by 11% worldwide compared to the previous week. “Consistent evidence suggests that Omicron has a growth advantage over Delta with a doubling period of 2-3 days, and the incidence of cases has increased rapidly in several countries, including those […]
Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu is dead
The Archbishop of South Africa and the Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu have died, 90 years old. Among other things, Tutu used his position as archbishop to criticize the apartheid system in South Africa. He also worked for reconciliation after the apartheid regime left power. Hear, among other things, Archbishop Antje Jackelén and former African correspondent […]
The world may be moving into the worst part of the pandemic: the rise of Bill Gates Omicron
Bill Gates said in a tweet series that he has canceled most of his vacation plans after his close friends became infected with the Omicron variant. “Omicron is spreading faster than any virus in history. It will soon spread to every country in the world,” he said. Gates pointed out that the “big unknown” is […]
Experts call "violent" measures when Covid ICU patients reach their peak in 2021
Finland must urgently take measures to limit social contacts and curb the spread of coronary virus cases, according to the expert team of the country’s intensive care coordination group. Experts include Matti Reinikainen, Professor of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Assistant Professor Stepani Bendel Professor of Kuopio University Hospital and Intensive Care Ville Pettilä. All three […]
The Epidemic Commission is reviewing the situation: but is it now that you need to get your underpants in a twist?
A DR headline reports that 40.5 percent of all corona infections come without symptoms – in that sense, it’s a bad thing. This is of course bad news for the daily infection rate, which again saw a new record yesterday afternoon, with 8,377 cases confirmed within the previous 24 hours. But the whole point of […]
Vaccines, previous infection may provide stronger protection against Omicron than basic protection: Research
However, the test tubes (or “in vitro”, scientifically) samples tested in this new study did not show that Omicron “outperformed” all other variants in their potential to avoid protection from previous infection or vaccination. The findings also suggested that while a strategy to boost the third dose may “significantly improve immunity”, protection from Omicron “may […]
Elon Musk grew by more than $ 25 billion a day
The wealth of the 50-year-old South African-Canadian Jew is now $ 255.8 billion. Forbes’ real-time ranking of the world’s billionaires. This makes him richer than the founder of Google Larry Page, and Mark Zuckerberg incorporated. Hertz announced last month that it plans to buy a total of 100,000 vehicles from Tesla Inc. from November. Hertz […]
Sweden tightens covid-19 health measures
STOCKHOLM, December 7 (Xinhua) – In response to the deterioration of the coronavirus situation in the country, the Swedish government announced new and improved restrictive measures on Tuesday. “The pandemic is still going on,” said Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at a news conference. “We are seeing an increased spread of infection and in parts of […]
People infected with Omicron are not allowed to leave South Africa: the embassy
The embassy also said that South Africa respects the rights of other countries to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens. “Our immediate concern is the damage these restrictions are causing to families, the tourism industry and businesses. South Africa has already begun to include countries that have imposed travel bans to reconsider,” the […]
Omicron was detected in 38 countries, but Delta is still the dominant variant of COVID-19, WHO says
“We have reports of Omicron in 38 countries in all 6 WHO regions, and we are seeing a growing trend in Omicron in South Africa. So there is an indication that the infectivity has increased,” Sputnik quoted Van Kerkhove as saying. Kerkhove also stressed that the delta strain of the coronavirus remains dominant. The WHO […]
Seven Omicron cases in Finland: THL
Of the seven cases, one was found in the hospital districts of Helsinki, four in the southwestern part of the country and two others in the North Savo region, the institute said. They called for adherence to the safety measures that have been established so far: the recommended number of vaccinations, good hand and mask […]
Omicron threatens to reverse modest October recovery in air transport: trade group
“The traffic performance in October confirms that people are traveling when they are allowed. Unfortunately, the government’s responses to the emergence of the Omicron version are jeopardizing global connections that have taken so long to rebuild,” IATA CEO Willie Walsh said in a press release. International passenger demand was 65.5 percent lower in October than […]
Omicron is very different from the Delta, Beta COVID variants, says Angelique Coetzee, a South African doctor
In an exclusive ANI interview, Dr. Angelique Coetzee said: “I think this variant has been around for some time. Maybe not in South Africa, but in other countries, because the number of infections increased sharply in other countries.” “If you are not clinically aware of the symptoms, the symptoms will easily go unnoticed. It would […]
Finland reports its first case of omicron, new suspected cases appear
The group had recently returned from Sweden to Finland. The infected person had been in contact with people from other parts of the world during the visit. Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) on Thursday stated that the infected person has received two injections and has only mild symptoms. Eeva Swedish, Chief Infectious Disorder of […]
“Toxic mix” of low Covid vaccination, test volume prescription duplicates variations, warns WHO
“Globally, we have a toxic mix of low vaccine coverage and very low testing – a recipe for breeding and duplicating variants. That is why we continue to urge countries to fully fund ACT Accelerator to ensure equal access to vaccines, tests and treatments worldwide,” Tedros told reporters. “But if countries and individuals don’t do […]
Finland was urged to step up border measures and promote vaccinations
“Today, we present a wide range of actions to step up our vaccination efforts and invest in treatments, improve monitoring and prevention, and strengthen global solidarity. In the meantime, I reiterate my urgent call to all of you: get vaccinated, get boosted, and follow the rules to protect yourself.” said Ursula von der Leyen, President […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: Denmark in the top ten for construction workers
Denmark ranks as the world’s tenth best country for construction workers, shows a new one Workwear guru examination. The report took into account factors such as average wages, cost of living and safety in the workplace. Construction workers in Denmark received the sixth highest annual salary with 45,295 US dollars. But Denmark lost points for […]
Tuesday’s Issues: Government Debates, Slow Vaccination Rate and Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Concerns about a new variant of the Omicron virus and the worsening Covid-19 situation in Finland once again dominated domestic headlines on Tuesday, with several newspapers reporting that the government will meet to discuss possible solutions on Tuesday. The topics of discussion include an assessment of the current epidemiological situation in the country, the progress […]
THL: Two possible cases of omicrone detected in Finland
Laboratory tests on samples should confirm the cause of infections in a day or two. Taneli Puumalainen, Director-General of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, said It is not surprising to YLE that the concern may have found its way to Finland. News of possible cases show that health security measures at border crossing […]
WHO’s special session to seek “pandemic agreement” amid Omicron’s concerns
© Provided by Xinhua COVID-19 has identified and exacerbated fundamental vulnerabilities in the global pandemic preparedness and response architecture. The best way we can deal with them is with a legally binding agreement between nations, an agreement created based on the recognition that we have no future but a common future, says World Health Organization […]
Covid Omicron variant: WHO criticizes travel bans in South Africa, calls for borders to remain open
Reaffirms that the WHO is alongside the peoples of Africa, the WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti urged countries to adhere to science and international health regulations to avoid the use of travel restrictions. “@WHO stands on the side of #An African nations and demands that borders remain open. When countries impose flight bans […]
THL: Finland is investigating two suspected Covid variant Omicron cases
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Monday that two suspected cases of the coronavirus variant Omicron are being investigated in Finland and added that both cases involved foreigners. The director of diagnostics at the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) said earlier on Monday Lasse Lehtonen, confirmed to Yle that it […]
COVID: South African health minister is dissatisfied with international reaction to Omicron strain
“The action against the countries of South Africa is unfortunate and damaging to our economies. We are confident that the countries will follow science and review their decisions. The Omicron variant is already widespread in many parts of the world,” Phaahla said. The minister added that the government sees South Africa’s travel bans as an […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finland’s Omicron worries, slow boosters and Covid at sea
Breakthrough covid infections in fully vaccinated people are currently more common in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and Turku than seasonal influenza. Helsingin sanomat newspaper. These infections have been mild – characterized by headaches and a nose, HS said. On Sunday, Finland imposed entry restrictions on people arriving from South Africa. When Omicron triggers alarms, Evening […]
Finland restricts travel from seven South African countries
Such people will not be admitted for reasons other than non-essential ones, such as family or personal reasons, even if they provide proof of full coronavirus vaccination. The entry ban does not entitle Finnish citizens or permanent residents, as according to the Constitution, citizens must not be prevented from entering the country. The World Health […]
Finnair crew may be quarantined for weeks in Hong Kong after pilot’s Covid diagnosis
The crew of Finnair’s flight from Helsinki to Hong Kong was isolated on Sunday after the flight pilot was diagnosed with Covid-19 infection. Three pilots and nine cabin crew members may have to spend several weeks in a state-run quarantine center. According to Finnair, the incident did not affect passengers. According to the airline, the […]
the government decides on new entry restrictions; There are so far few arrivals from South Africa at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Government to decide on Sunday afternoon on restrictions on entry from South Africa, Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen (Green) said on Twitter. Authorities have tried to respond to Thursday’s news of a new, apparently much more contagious variant of Covid-19, first identified in South Africa last week. It has been detected in the United […]
HUS Chief Physician: Fully vaccinated should be able to spend Christmas normally
By Asko Järvinen, Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) chief physician and infectious disease manager, Covid-19’s new, more contagious variant of Omicron may become the dominant position in Finland by Christmas "if things go really bad". "Omicron causes a little uncertainty, but at the moment it looks like Christmas might be perfectly normal," he said […]
Ministries: Avoid traveling to South Africa in tested countries where the Omicron variant has been found
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health issued a recommendation on Saturday to travelers who have been in countries where a variant of the B.1.1.529 coronavirus, called Omicron, has been detected. The ministry said the new version "poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of the population" and the adequacy of vaccination protection, […]
Pfizer, BioNTech not sure about vaccine effectiveness in new COVID version “Omicron”
The companies also promised to develop a new variant of the vaccine against it in about 100 days, Sputnik reports. This followed the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that it had identified a new strain of COVID-19, strain B.1.1.529, which was originally found in South Africa. The WHO named the variant with the […]
WHO identifies new COVID-19 strain “Omicron” as “a concern”
The World Health Organization (WHO) named the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, found in South Africa, “Omicron” on Saturday. This followed a meeting of the WHO to discuss the newly identified variant of COVID-19. “The recently discovered variant of coronavirus B.1.1.529 is worrying. It has more mutations than science knows about other alarming variants. The WHO […]
The WHO will meet on Friday over the COVID strain found in Botswana, South Africa
Earlier, the Daily Mail reported that British researchers had warned of the appearance of 32 mutant coronavirus strains in Botswana. Many mutations show its high infectivity and resistance to vaccines, with more changes in the strain peak protein than in all other COVID-19 variants. The South African National Institute of Communicable Diseases also later confirmed […]
Finland does not ban connecting flights from South Africa despite the new version of Covid
The health authority THL has recommended that Finns avoid traveling to South Africa due to a new variant of the coronavirus, which is believed to be highly contagious. According to media reports, the European Commission intends to suspend flights to South Africa, but the Finnish authorities have not yet made a decision on passengers arriving […]
A new variant of the coronavirus. It is not yet known if it is more contagious
Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCode Genetics, says the new mutation-rich SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variant found in South Africa has not yet been identified as more contagious than other variants. Even so, he believes there is every reason to be on the alert and follow the development of the pandemic and this new variant. “We have to […]
Finnish experts are concerned about the new variant found in South Africa
Finnish experts say they are "concerned" the emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus in which an unusually large number of mutations were first detected in South Africa. The variant is currently called B.1.1.529, but the World Health Organization is likely to give it a Greek code name on Friday. Tuomas Aivelo, A doctor […]
New South African corona variant may be resistant to vaccines, warns KU expert
Both Britain and Israel have placed several South African countries on their red lists in an attempt to stop people from bringing in a new variant of the coronavirus, which the World Health Organization is likely to describe as one of ‘interest’ or ‘concern’ tomorrow. Unlike the Delta variant, which has only two mutations, ‘B. […]
Friday Papers: Covid Fears, Ignoring Stop Signs, and Black Friday Waste
On Thursday, Finland’s political leadership announced new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and restaurant restrictions will tighten and disguise the recommendations. On Friday, the papers deal with the emergency a new version in South Africa, as well as the possible extension of the use of the Covid Passport to allow event organizers […]
Drunk driving in Denmark is expensive, but imprisonment is unlikely – global study
The Christmas season is on its way – a time associated with a huge increase in the consumption of decorations, markets, biscuits and alcohol. With the latter comes a rapid increase in drunk driving, as thousands drive home amazed from their Christmas lunch-party lunch, often without remembering how they got home the next morning. 12. […]
COP26: African youth demand that rich nations keep promises
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Africa is at the forefront of climate change. Nowhere is this more evident than Lake Chad, which covers almost 8% of the continent and provides for tens of millions of people. The UN says it has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s due to drought. The resulting competition for resources has caused […]
COP26: African youth demand that rich nations keep promises
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Africa is at the forefront of climate change. Nowhere is this more evident than Lake Chad, which covers almost 8% of the continent and provides for tens of millions of people. The UN says it has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s due to drought. The resulting competition for resources has caused […]
Spice Girls – Betrayal, liberation and girl power
It’s a spring evening in the city Maidenhead just west of London. In a brown brick house, five young women are packing their belongings in large garbage bags. The atmosphere is nervous and stressed. In this house, the girls have been promised a career as pop stars. It is their manager who pays for the […]
