Tag: Sports
Uncovering the Facts: Separating Fact from Fiction in Casino Gaming
Casino games come with a lot of myths, legends and superstitions. From card counting to lucky charms, players have created a number of theories about how to beat the house. But it is important to know that most of these are unfounded and have no basis in reality. Separating fact from fiction can help you […]
The Runner’s War – Death in Runner’s Paradise | part 2/5
In the fall of 2021, Agnes Tirop has just broken a world record and is a rising star, but life with her husband, who is also her coach, is described as isolated. At a race in Geneva, Agnes Tirop talks about divorce. A week or so later she is dead. Meraf Batha goes from Sweden […]
The running war – You pay with six | part 1/5
The running war is an investigative documentary series in five parts about doping, sexual exploitation and suspected murder in the shadow of the sports giants. At home in Eskilstuna, elite runner Dusabimana Kazungu dreams of becoming the best in the world. She goes to a training camp in the runner’s paradise of Iten, in Kenya, […]
Racism Awareness Week encourages combating discrimination in the workplace
Racism Awareness Week encourages people to recognize and oppose racism in their everyday lives. People with a foreign background experience discrimination especially in the attitudes, advancement and salary negotiations of colleagues and supervisors. Nevertheless, only 7% of those who experienced discrimination at work or during a job interview reported it. “Racism can be a conscious […]
Right now: Despite a barrier – Hanna Öberg is on her way to victory in the mass start
Sports extra at 15.03-19.30 14.05 Ice hockey, Women’s Championship final 2:5Luleå-Brynäs (Peter Sundkvist) 3 p.m Soccer, Swedish Cup semi-final menHäcken-Djurgården (Jonas Enarson) 15.10 Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloMass start ladies (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) 15.15 Ice hockey, SC quarter-finals men 2:7Timrå-Örebro (Christer Jonasson)Frölunda-Färjestad (Christian Olsson) Hosts: Peter Ahnberg and Emanuel Nashed
Winter sports extra: Super ride yesterday – now Sara Hector is going for the top position
09.00 Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuLadies giant slalom first run (Cecilia Paulsson and Tobias Hellman) 10.30 am Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuMen’s slalom first run (Cecilia Paulsson and Tobias Hellman) 11.15 Skiing, World Cup FalunMixed relay (Johan Bengts, Torgny Mogren and Mats Fagerström) 12.00 Alpine, World Cup Final SoldeuLadies giant slalom second round (Cecilia Paulsson […]
The Icelandic passport is in 21st place
In the latest ranking of the strongest passports, the Icelandic passport took 21st place, receiving 87.47 points out of 100. The number of countries to which holders of a given passport can travel without a visa determines how high a passport will be on the list. Icelandic citizens can travel visa-free to 106 countries. Holders […]
The new Aalto2 museum center fulfills Alvar Aalto’s wish
A fresh concept Museum center Aalto2 consists of two buildings designed by Alvar Aalto – the Alvar Aalto Museum (1971–73, 2023) and the Museum of Central Finland (1956–61, 1991, 2019) – and a new extension that will be built to connect them (2023). ). Together, these are more than 5,000 square meters, forming the premises […]
Ahead of the FIFA president’s re-election today, the expert questions whether Europe is out of touch with the world game?
In just a few hours, the media will confirm the re-election of Gianni Infantino, 52, as president of FIFA at its congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The Swiss football boss was booed countless times during the 2022 World Cup: in stadiums, where his face appeared on screens and around the world, especially when he supported hosts […]
The storm of criticism against football’s most powerful man
Radio sports Susanna Andrén gives the story about how a Swiss lawyer became the one who rules world football. The World Cup in Qatar was a highlight of Infantino’s career, and despite a lack of confidence in Europe, he seems to have no plans to relinquish the chairman’s baton. In Fifa’s presidential election on Thursday […]
In 2022, almost 2,200 dangerous products were removed from the European market according to the Safety Gate system
All European market surveillance authorities have a legal obligation to report to the Safety Gate system all products that they find pose a serious risk, and all measures to eliminate the risk. Other Member States can then check whether the same product is available on their market and take the necessary measures. This active cooperation […]
Thursday’s papers: a million electric vehicle goals, sky-high sports costs and the editor of the year draws cartoons
Autoaula wants to see hundreds of thousands of electric cars on Finnish roads in the next seven years.
HS: Finland’s biggest parties are against major spending cuts, tax increases raised by the ministry
As public finance structures were created at a time of more favorable demographic and economic development, it argued that the financial base is no longer sufficient to support all public sector tasks. The Center, the Basic Finns, the Greens, the Left Alliance, the Kokoomus and the SDP thanked the ministry’s officials for their work, but […]
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. […]
FMs from Bhutan, Croatia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Sweden reach Delhi to participate in Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi [India]March 2 (ANI): India on Thursday welcomed the foreign ministers of Bhutan, Croatia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Sweden to New Delhi, who will participate in the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue. “Delighted to welcome guests from around the world for RaisinaDialogue2023! Foreign ministers from Bhutan, Croatia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Sweden are in […]
Electric car manufacturer Polestar will not participate in price wars, the loss for the fourth quarter is reduced
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Electric vehicle maker Polestar said it would not engage in a price war, despite falling demand forcing some of its rivals to curb output, stressing it will maintain its 2023 production plan. It also announced a lower-than-expected quarterly loss. In 2023, Tesla sparked a price war, even as ongoing supply chain issues put […]
Courting the odds: Danish sports stars are suing the bookmaker giant
Bookie pleads not guiltyThe players are represented by their respective unions: the Players Association, the Handball Players Association and the Danish Elite Sports Athletes Association. Eriksen demands the biggest salary of the bunch, a total of 1,450,000 kroner, followed by Kasper Schmeichel (500,000), his father Peter and Pernille Harder (both 350,000). Apart from one case, […]
A new fitness supplement: SARMs
Products such as protein powders and creatine supplements are popular among fitness and bodybuilding enthusiasts. They improve the development of muscles and help them recover faster after a workout. In recent years, supplements known as Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs for short, have become increasingly popular among people involved in various types of training […]
When to buy winter sports equipment
One of the most important advantages of purchasing winter sports equipment in the off-season is the cost savings. By David Boernerproduct manager Skiing and snowboarding At REI: “Buying equipment in the off-season can save you a significant amount of money, but you don’t have the opportunity to test the equipment and make sure it fits […]
The development of sports betting in Finland: a brief history and current status
This was followed by the birth of lotteries in the early 20th century, offering the public small-scale betting opportunities. By Mikko LehtoUniversity of Helsinki researcher, “Finland’s first state lottery was organized in 1940, with the purpose of raising funds for war efforts.” Over the years, the Finnish government has adopted a proactive approach to the […]
Finnish passports for planning, security reform this spring
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the new look was inspired by the Finnish Archipelago Sea.
UMFÍ Youth Camp closed due to damp and mold
Moisture was found in the basement and under some windows at the old sports center in Laugarvatn, where UMFÍ runs its youth camp, and mold was found in the samples. The youth camp will be closed indefinitely until repairs are completed. Moisture damage and mold were detected in the premises of the Ungmennabúð (Icelandic Youth […]
Customs’ comprehensive response to EU sanctions against Russia
Of these, more than 1,300 cases were under targeted supervision and about 300 cases were sent for preliminary investigation. Sanctions have also had a significant impact on the international flow of goods. The nine sanctions packages of the past year have comprehensively modified the EU’s sanctions against Russia, and the categories of goods covered by […]
Helsinki plans to selectively close music classes
The reform would end all Selected classes in Helsinki schools. They currently have classes specializing in sports, art and languages, and music.
House praises Obiena for winning medals in three world events
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution commending Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena for winning two gold medals and one bronze medal in three world events in the past few weeks. During the plenary session, the House adopted House Resolution (HR) 765, congratulating Obiena for winning two gold medals in […]
How investments have changed the way we spend
Ranking has a long history, and the exact origin of the concept is difficult to determine. However, there are some early examples of placements in various fields that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. One of the earliest examples of ranking can be found in ancient Greece, where Olympics was held. The ancient Greeks […]
I-League: Real Kashmir is home to host NEROCA FC
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]February 11 (ANI): Real Kashmir FC are at home after a series of away matches and they are also back in winning ways in I-League 2022-23. The away games did not go well, which eventually led to the resignation of their coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo. New coach Gifton Noel-Williams started with an […]
Finns among the 5 most playing countries
Where does this enthusiasm come from? The answer is not so simple. There are many reasons why casino games are so popular in Finland. Of course, gaming habits and preferences are individual, but you can easily find national common features that explain the popularity of gambling. These include geographical, cultural and social factors. Geography could […]
Turku will host the Swan European Regatta in the summer of 2023
This event is one of the most eagerly awaited meetings in the calendar of swan owners in Northern Europe. Organized by the City of Turku, Turku Yacht Club, Forum Marinum Maritime Center and Sunborn Events together with Nautor Swan and its sports branch ClubSwan Racing, the event takes place from 19 to 23 July, and […]
Copenhagen will host the 3×3 basketball EC
Get ready to see some serious hoops in Copenhagen! The Danish capital has been selected to host the 2025 FIBA 3×3 Euros, the biggest international basketball competition that followed in the wake of the 2024 Olympic Games. The tenth edition of the event will be held at Rådhuspladsen, where around 1,200 fans will be able […]
GOCC auctions for the fight against sepsis
The auctions of the collected items will take place both on Saturday and Sunday. According to the requirements, they cannot be run on Facebook in the form of posts and comments. Below we publish explanations and information on how and where to bid. Where can I bid? Auctions will be held during Saturday’s events – […]
Finnish content streamers suppress the sharing of passwords
While Netflix plans to tighten restrictions, other companies are less strict about policies. But live sports broadcasts are often restricted.
Handball World Cup: Iran beaten by France
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran lost to 2020 Olympic champion France 41-29 in the main round of the IHF World Men’s Championship. – Sports News – Iran had lost to Slovenia 38-21 on Wednesday in Group I. Iran is placed alongside France, Slovenia, Montenegro, Poland and Spain. Team Melli will play against Poland on Sunday. The […]
Social media influencer Andrew Tate, brother remains in Romanian police custody until February 27
Bucharest [Romania]January 21 (ANI): Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will remain in police custody till February 27. This comes as a Romanian court on Friday extended their detention, Tate’s lawyers told CNN affiliate Antena 3. The brothers are currently being investigated over allegations of human trafficking and rape. According to […]
Iran loses to Slovenia in the handball World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran was defeated by powerhouse Slovenia 38-21 at the 2023 International Handball Federation (IHF) World Handball Championship Group I on Wednesday. – Sports News – Iran opened the campaign with a 25-24 win over Chile in Group A but lost to Montenegro 34-31 and Spain 35-22 in the following matches. Iran’s chances […]
Green spotlight: Time for brave choices
Turn off the light when not in use. Keep your shower short. Do not turn on the heat too early in autumn. Suddenly the energy companies want to save energy! “It’s all about the pennies and not the climate,” complains Charlotte, a 26-year-old newly graduated engineer. Obsessed with plastic pollution, it took her many months […]
Fabian Doroziński again nominated for the Competitor of the Year 2022 in motor sports
Online voting for the Motorsport Player of the Year 2022 is underway. This year, as in the previous year, the competition board nominated Fabian Doroziński for the Drift Player of the Year 2022. Fabian, after becoming Icelandic Minni Götubilar Champion in 2021 at the age of just 17, jumped straight into the deep […] The […]
Boxing boss wants dangerous Russian ban lifted
IBA President Umar Kremlev says Russians must be allowed to compete at international events The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should withdraw its recommendation to ban Russian athletes and keep politics out of the sport, according to International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev. The Russian official released one statement on the IBA website on Wednesday […]
The Tax Administration and Customs intensified the control of alcohol in online stores
According to recent estimates, the Finnish government loses approximately 80 or even 100 million euros in excise tax revenue per year due to international alcohol e-commerce deliveries, where Finnish taxes are neglected. Buying alcohol online became very popular, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, Customs and the Tax Administration will focus on strengthening […]
The city of Helsinki raises the salaries of several professional groups, offers cultural and sports benefits to the personnel
The goal of the wage development program is to make the city more attractive as an employer and to ease recruitment challenges In the 2022 budget proposal of the city of Helsinki, 5 million euros are allocated to the implementation of the city’s wage development program. The program is used as a basis for the […]
Finland’s economic forecasts for 2023
From slot games to sports and a lively music scene, the choice is endless. Everyone who calls Finland home knows that this is only possible thanks to the country’s traditionally stable economy. However, recent times have brought murky waters to Finland’s economic prospects – but what can be in store for the year 2023? The […]
Do you know that daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise? Scientists reveal
Washington [US]Aug 21 (ANI): According to research, a small amount of daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise spread over the week, and you don’t have to put in a mountain of work every day. It’s a dilemma many health-conscious people face, and new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) answers the […]
DC United D Brendan Hines-Ike (foot) out for the season
DC United defender Brendan Hines-Ike will miss the rest of the season after undergoing foot surgery, the team announced Friday. Hines-Ike, 27, is expected to be sidelined for about 4 1/2 to six months after his surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury on Thursday. Dr. Robert Anderson of Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics […]
Women’s European Championship 2022: Hosts England cruise into final after crushing Sweden 4-0 in SF
Yorkshire [UK]July 27 (ANI): A clinical show by England crushed Sweden 4-0 in the semifinals of the Women’s Euro 2022 on Tuesday, sending the hosts to the final of the prestigious football event. The hosts sealed their place in the tournament decider in front of a record crowd at Bramall Lane. Sweden were pretty solid […]
Hockey veteran signs for German team amid Russian legal battle
The signing of Miks Indrasis has been announced by Schwenninger Wild Wings – despite a battle with Spartak Moscow German ice hockey team Schwenninger Wild Wings have announced the signing of Latvian forward Miks Indrasis, although the veteran is locked in a bitter battle with Spartak Moscow after agreeing a deal with the Russians. The […]
True sportsmanship: Jonas Vingegaard takes the stage victory only after securing a fair match
The 25-year-old Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard has won the 18th stage of the Tour de France and extended his lead over the Slovenian rival Tadej Pogačar to 3 minutes and 26 seconds. And in an astonishing demonstration of sportsmanship, he only won the victory after letting Pogačar recover from a crash on one of the […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Stanway’s late extra time goal helps England defeat Spain 2-1, reach semi-final
Sussex [UK]July 21 (ANI): Georgia Stanway’s astonishing extra time helped England reach the semi-finals of the Women’s European Championship 2022 after defeating Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Spain frustrated their opposition throughout the match’s 90 minutes, dominating possession and shots. Other time-stopping techniques used by them did not allow England to reach their full potential […]
Germany fearless ahead of their quarter-final match against Austria in the Women’s European Championship 2022
Brentford [UK]July 21 (ANI): Germany “can not fear failure”, said manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, as they prepare to face Austria on July 21 in the quarterfinals of the 2022 European Women’s Championship. The eight-time Euro winners will prepare to face neighbors Austria in the quarter-finals of the competition. Germany will be favorites to win the match […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Netherlands cruises to the top with 3-2 win over Portugal, Sweden record for first tournament win
Corduroy [UK]July 14 (ANI): Danielle van de Donk’s fantastic goal gave the Netherlands a crucial 3-2 victory over Portugal in their Group C match at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday, helping the defending champions to reach the top of the group table. Damaris Egurrola gave the Dutch, a team suffering from injury and illness, a […]
Flyers refrains from F Oskar Lindblom in order to buy out
The Philadelphia Flyers placed Oskar Lindblom on dispensation on Tuesday in order to buy out. Flyers buy out the last season of the Swedish forward’s contract, worth 3 million dollars. The team also announced a $ 100,000 donation in Lindblom’s name to a local organization that supports families affected by cancer. Lindblom, who turns 26 […]
For some – but not for gays – freedom in the US
It seemed like everyone was participating in the Gay Pride parade – drag queens and studs, bros and kids. The prime minister and the mayor were visibly present. The rainbow flag does not fly on government buildings in the state of Texas. On the contrary – when it comes to gay rights, the Lone Star […]
Imports and exports of goods also apply to individuals crossing the Finnish-Russian border
Both imports to Finland and exports to Russia are restricted The entry restrictions that were in force at Finland’s external borders due to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted on June 30, and from July 1, the health security situation will return to the pre-pandemic situation. However, the EU’s sanctions against Russia affect customs operations, […]
2022 Tour de France: Get on the spandex and saddle up!
Copenhagen will soon host FestiVélo, a festival with a bicycle theme that accompanies the official start of this year’s Tour de France in the Danish capital. On 1 and 2 July, the public will be able to take part in a range of activities, including a bike ride along an almost identical route as the […]
Sedin twins, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson named to Hockey HOF
Daniel and Henrik Sedin did most things together during their playing careers. Now the identical twins will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame together as well. Sedins was named to the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 on Monday, along with their longtime Vancouver Canucks teammate Roberto Luongo, Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson, Finnish women’s […]
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 […]
Early summer festivals attract a record audience
After two summer Covid restrictions, Finnish festivals have garnered a record number of participants this summer. The Ministry of Culture and Science announced earlier this month its initiative to promote the event industry by removing virtually all restrictions on Covid. At early summer festivals, the crowds have increased sharply. The Sideway Festival in Helsinki was […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may not be allowed to keep his chair, here’s why
Istanbul [Turkey]June 24 (ANI): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dire chances of maintaining his position despite progress in the elections, as soaring inflation and the continuous fall of the Turkish lira have worsened the country’s economy. As the value of the Turkish lira continues to fall against the US dollar, the depreciation has eroded […]
FIFA issues decisions on foreign football players in Russia
The global football board has extended a rule that was originally introduced in March Foreign football players and coaching staff will have to unilaterally terminate their contracts with Russian clubs until the summer of 2023, FIFA has announced. The decision is an extension of a verdict that was first introduced in March after the outbreak […]
Skating king Jonny Nilsson – the enemy of amateurs
Jonny Nilsson broke through as a 19-year-old after training for several years on his own, without an instructor, in a closed and extinguished sports field. During his active career, tens of thousands of people flocked to the arenas to see skating king Jonny compete. He even got his own TV show. But Jonny Nilsson became […]
Poland banishes Russia-based star from national team
Maciej Rybus recently signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow Writing for the Russian Premier League giant Spartak Moscow has ended the Polish left-back Maciej Rybus’ international career. The 32-year-old played for Lokomotiv Moscow for five years from 2017 and 2022, but joined cross-border rivals Spartak on a two-year deal as part of a free […]
A Polish official knocks out the national team player for Russia’s decision
Politician accused Maciej Rybus of staying in Russia to play for “blood money” Poland’s State Security Secretary Marcin Przydacz took to Twitter to criticize national team star Maciej Rybus for his decision to stay in Russia. Previously played for his rivals Lokomotiv Moscow from 2017 to 2022, Rybus signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow […]
Monday Magazines: Bridges, Congestion, and Budgets
The construction of Helsinki’s crown bridges between Laajasalo and Hakaniemi is attracting attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper readers on Monday. HS has pictures of the first stages of a 1.2-kilometer-long bridge rising from the sea between Korkeasaari Zoo and Laajasalo. Finland’s longest bridge costs the city about 326 million euros. The project was initially controversial, as […]
Nationwide delays in police licensing services
The global situation and the slowdown in the coronary virus pandemic have increased the demand for travel documents in particular, congesting police licensing services. Efforts have been made to alleviate the ongoing problem throughout the spring, for example by hiring additional staff. Despite these efforts, queuing times are still long and the time taken to […]
The Ministry of Culture presents a strategy to make the event sector more efficient
The Ministry of Culture intends to present a significant strategy for the event sector to boost the industry and bring more jobs to the country. Finland would have more events than it does now, Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen told Yle on Tuesday, adding that the country needs it "set more ambitious goals" […]
Significant EU funding for the city of Espoo to combine sports, sports and digitalisation
– The receipt of EU funding is an indication that Espoo’s expertise in digitalisation and the promotion of mobility has been recognized at European level. It is particularly gratifying that the funding makes Espoo an even better sports city with the help of the whole community. Together, residents, sports clubs, companies and the city create […]
Can your children swim, cycle and walk? Then they must give it a TRI!
Around Denmark, hundreds of people are getting their lycra and goggles out of storage in time for the many sporting events planned during the summer: cycling, swimming, running… you name it, there is something that falls into any taste (and abilities!). For those who want to try a little of each, the Ironman and triathlon […]
APN podcast: The Finnish “market” tradition
Eurozone inflation accelerated to a record 8.1 per cent in May, and this week’s All Points North examines how Finland can cope with rising prices. "Now the big question is how will wage earners adjust to this higher inflation, will there be additional wage increases, how will companies react, what does that mean for collective […]
Midnight misery in Paris as Holger Rune’s adventure race at the French Open ends
Holger Rune would probably have chosen another opponent for his first grand slam quarterfinal if he could. The Norwegian world number eight Casper Ruud, who defeated Roland Garros 6-1, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 last night to advance to the final four of the French Open, is practically his cousin. As Scandinavians, Ruud, probably more than anyone […]
Information for new students: Apply for benefits from OmaKela’s online service and remember to pay the student’s health care fee on time
Students can use OmaKela from the e-service to apply for a study grant as soon as they have approved the place of study. They can apply for financial support even if they do not yet know where and how they will live during their schooling. If they live with their parents and receive financial support, […]
Police report a record number of passport applications
According to the Police Board, an unprecedented number of people applied for or wanted to renew their passports this spring in Finland. In March, the number of applications increased the most, with 191,000 passports issued, more than five times more than at the same time last year. The rise came soon after Covid restrictions were […]
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 […]
Which business should you start in 2022? Innovative areas
The world around us is changing rapidly and business is no exception. New niches and industries that no one knew about a few years ago are now on everyone’s lips. We can already see the business of the future, understand the course of its further development, and what entrepreneurs should pay close attention to in […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 25 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:15: It reports Reuters that Russian-born tennis star Daria Saville, who plays for Australia, says she can not return to Russia because she spoke publicly against its invasion of Ukraine. In […]
Roman Abramovich – the oligarch called “Putin’s wallet”
Roman Abramovich growing up in 70s Siberia. Just in time for him to grow up, the Soviet Union collapses. In that moment, just about everything changes. Inspired by the new, Russian entrepreneurial spirit, Roman sniffs out business opportunities on both the right and the left. Together with his mentor Boris Berezovsky, he buys up the […]
So Ronaldinho ended up in jail
A program by Cecilia Paulsson, 2022. Archive audio: SR, BBC, ITV, AP, AFP, ABC TV Paraguay, beIN Sports, Sky Sports. Participants:Richard Henriksson, football expert RadiosportenHenrik Brandão Jönsson, journalist and author Technician: Maria Stockhaus.
Foreign investment in China declines as multinational corporations become pessimistic about the Chinese economy
Peking [China]May 22 (ANI): Direct foreign investment in China from multinational corporations falls off a cliff as investors become increasingly pessimistic about the Chinese economy amid President Xi Jinping’s strict covid policy and his stance on Russia’s war on Ukraine. These multinational companies face serious challenges in conducting their business in China. A number of […]
Tundra among four teams to advance in the ESL One Stockholm playoffs
The playoff Stage of ESL One Stockholm started on Monday in Sweden when Tundra Esports, Thunder Awaken, TSM and Gaimin Gladiators advanced with victories in the quarter finals in the upper class. The four losing clubs – Team Spirit, BetBoom Team, OG and T1 – ended up in the lower console. All playoff games are […]
Eurovision: With Russia excluded, Ukraine wins the political competition
Italy will host the final of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with a country particularly absent: Russia was excluded from the competition in February after its invasion of Ukraine. Despite the competition organizers’ insistence that the competition is a non-political event, the conflict in Europe seems to dominate the public vote. Investments […]
Prohibited Russian clubs reveal plans against UEFA
A quartet of clubs have reportedly taken their concerns to the sports arbitration tribunal A group of Russian football clubs have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn UEFA’s decision to suspend them from European competitions next season. CSKA Moscow, Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow and PFC Sochi […]
The fitness association retreats to stage performances in children’s competitions
The Finnish Association of Physical Sports has said that it will probably cancel plans to bring stage performances when it starts competing for 12-year-olds next year. The Finnish press said on Tuesday that the association opened its fitness competition for children under 12 in the summer of 2023, which provoked a backlash. Former fitness model […]
Athletics: Several Olympic champions heading to the Doha Diamond League
Doha [Qatar]May 12 (ANI): The Doha Diamond League, made up of several Olympic champions, is ready to start on May 13 here at Qatar Sports Club. Diamond League is athletics’ most prestigious series that is in the top tier of World Athletics one-day meet competitions. The Diamond League 2022 consists of 13 meetings, starting with […]
APN podcast: All sections of NATO
"Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay" President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement on Thursday. This week’s All Points North period will monitor Finland’s countdown to submitting a NATO application when the Kremlin swears an answer to the Finnish leadership’s announcement. You can listen to the […]
How the Russian Empire performed at its last Olympics in 1912
The Summer Games in Stockholm became the very last Olympics in which the Russian Empire participated. Next time, already like the Soviet Union, athletes would be forty years later! The history of the Olympic movement in the Russian Empire is quite short and predictably ends with the dissolution of the empire itself. The country had […]
Culture Round-Up: Recent changes to Asger Jorn’s painting terrify the museum, but would the artist approve of it himself?
In his series ‘Modifications’, which stretched over the late 1950s and early 60s, the Danish situationist artist Asger Jorn bought kitschy paintings from flea markets and added his own graffiti: abstract or grotesque drawings, some times even added beard or mustache, along with scribbled text. At the time, it was perceived as a critique of […]
The climate group announces the demonstrations, reports an increase in the number of members
The Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion environmental activist group, or Elokapina The demonstration in Finnish was held on Tuesday in front of the main entrance of the energy company Fortum’s head office in Keilaniemi, Espoo. The demonstration lasted until 11 a.m. and was attended by about 70 people. Ainomaija MikolaElokapina’s media contact told Yle […]
The Finnish head coach is different from the Russian volleyball team
Tuomas Sammelvuo has resigned from the position of coach of the Russian men’s volleyball team, according to Russian news media Sports-Express. The Russian Volleyball Association would have liked to have extended the Finnish agreement, the secretary general Alexander Jaramenko He told the news channel, but added that the issue is not so relevant now because […]
10 most expensive and rarest Soviet stamps
Their cumulative value exceeds $ 1 million. 1. To the best worker in the All-Union Society of Philatelists (up to $ 776,000) General goods The most expensive stamp was issued in 1932. Only one copy has survived. It was a limited edition timed for the first exhibition dedicated to the achievements of Soviet philately. In […]
On screens in May • Shutdown: Where the wars failed, the corona succeeded
World War I could not kill the film industry. A look at Charlie Chaplin’s career reveals that he made over 100 films! Five of them were bookmarked by the Battle of the Somme – one of them was called the Count! During World War II, light aid to the troops was replaced by propaganda, although […]
Greenpeace opposes Finland’s Russian coal shipments to Europe
Activists from the Finnish branch of the environmental organization Greenpeace demonstrated at Helsinki Central Station on Thursday morning and called on the country to stop promoting Russian coal exports. In a statement, the group called on the Finnish state railway company VR to stop transporting coal from the Russian border to export ports, as the […]
What Russia looked like in 1982
The early 1980s was the period known as the Era of Stagnation, or as Leonid Brezhnev called it – real socialism. The Soviet leader who had ruled for almost two decades eventually died that year, setting the country on the path to the period of change known as Perestroika. The Soviet leader, the general secretary […]
Then Norwegians like to play sports
Being interested in sports is something we see all over the world, but something you quickly find out if you move to Norway, is that this is a country where sports really have a big place in our culture. This is not so strange when you consider how big Norway is as a nation when […]
Horsemen and stable girls: The girls report
In equestrian sports, sexual harassment, exploitation and inappropriate relationships are something that many young girls are exposed to. Men who use their positions as teachers, coaches or employers are rarely stopped. But some young girls say no and choose to report or go out and tell in public. The second part of Horsemen and Stable […]
This was Russia’s only window into Europe for centuries
Until Peter I struggled to create his “window to Europe” through the Baltic Sea, the only window of its kind that Russia ever had was located in the Arctic Ocean. It was the city of Arkhangelsk. Today, Russia is washed away by 13 seas. However, this was not always the case. In the 16th century, […]
Wednesday leaves: NATO surprise, ringing on the rise and cool days ahead
The debate over Finland’s possible accession to NATO has been a constant story about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it has often risen to international headlines. Helsingin Sanomat writes on Wednesday that the speed with which Finland has made progress with its NATO membership has surprised Russia considerably. HS adds that the Russian media now […]
Sports Round-Up: Awarding World Cup games bad news for the many who do not subscribe to TV2
Similarly for women’s EuroTV2 has the rights to Denmark’s next match (France) on 25 November at 17.00, before DR takes over the third match on 30 November at 16.00 against either Peru, Australia or the UAE. Should Denmark get out of the group, the two TV stations will change each round, with TV2 starting with […]
Here are the rules that apply to online games in Norway
Many people want to play online in Norway, because it is a fun and easy way to be entertained. There are an infinite number of games out there, and most of them have probably tried themselves. Some that are especially popular are the online casinos. There are most gambling games for everyone, but what are […]
Guest opinion: Time to stop closing doors for transgender athletes and instead open our minds
Many people ask “Do transgender women belong in sports?” Honestly, if it was only up to me, this question would not even be asked. A transgender woman is a woman and deserves a place in women’s sports like any other woman or girl. That is my opinion. More than musclesI see you come up with […]
Why are betting apps so popular among Norwegian bettors?
Online sports betting has become a major industry worldwide. Betting on sports has always been a popular activity to do besides watching a sporting event. Horse racing has always been among the most popular betting sports, in addition to football and ice hockey. Before online sports betting was possible, you had to go to a […]
The Finnish passport was placed "third strongest" In the world
The Finnish passport is the third strongest in the world and enables visa-free access to a total of 189 countries, according to the recent results of the global mobility index compiled by the London consulting company Henley & Partners. Passports in Japan and Singapore topped the index, facilitating visa-free access to 192 countries worldwide, while […]
