Tag: Sting
Defense forces assisting in the construction of a temporary border fence in Kuhmo
The customs authorities have brought an X-ray car to the Vartius border station, where the majority of asylum seekers now arrive.
Ebba Busch gives a speech at KD’s riksting
Party leader Ebba Busch gives a speech at the Christian Democratic Parliament. Hear Ekot’s political commentator Fredrik Furtenbach. Program manager: Olle Wiberg.
Building bridges between cultures on stage: a pioneer in English-language theater traces its history in Denmark
Vivienne McKee, an actress, director and pioneer of English-language theater in Denmark, brought her British flair to the Danes when she co-founded The London Toast Theatre, making a lasting impression on the national arts scene. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot…
Christiania sees a big drop in visitors: “People are scared”
After the recent shootings and gang riots, people don’t dare to come out here,” says the manager of the cultural center Operaen. Plus, a new study finds that AI skills increase your paycheck by 21 percent, and bank mortgages are booming as mortgages become uninterestingly expensive . The full version of this article is only…
The Danish company DSV is investing billions in Saudi’s futuristic desert city
NEOM will actually be an entire region built between two parallel walls of high-rise buildings, 170 kilometers apart. An increasing number of Danish companies are investing money and expertise in construction, while analysts speculate on the ethics of the Saudi collaboration. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
Eiffel Tower-inspired administration building set for demolition
The Museum Agency says that the more than 100-year-old printing house in the State Council yard can be demolished and a new building costing around 90 million euros will be built in its place.
Finland will stop subsidizing charging points for electric cars
The government’s decision is likely to reduce interest in investing in electric vehicle infrastructure.
Agnes Wold dispels myths about pain and osteoarthritis
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: The professor also answers questions about painkillers – whether you should take one or two tablets and why medicine actually tastes so disgusting. And then Agnes and Christer talk about why some people get so…
Don’t miss Kulturnatten: Copenhagen’s annual cultural festival with only one night
On Friday, the city will be bursting at the seams with a huge selection of one-night-only pop-up cultural events across over 200 venues. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our…
Researchers are testing Elon Musk’s Starlink in northern Finland
A team from the University of Oulu is evaluating the connectivity of the satellite internet system in remote areas of Northern Finland.
Finland is practicing a mass migration event
Various government agencies are testing their capabilities in the face of a sudden wave of migrants.
493: The autumn budget’s winners and losers
Four parties. A budget. Now the government’s autumn budget has been presented and we nail the fuse with the aim of revealing which party drew the longest straw in the budget negotiations. At the same time, it is a budget that is set in a difficult economic time. How is it reflected in the government’s…
deCode Genetics can test biological samples and body parts
Lawyers from the Office of the Inspector General of Police are currently examining the possibility of entrusting deCode Genetics (Íslensk erfðagreining) with the testing of biological samples and body parts found in Iceland that need to be identified. Kári Stefánsson, director of deCode Genetics, criticized the police identification commission for not using this opportunity and…
Majority votes yes to new ‘Palestine Square’
The local residents want it. Several parties are against it. Does the municipality take sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict? The committee chairman says no, and points to the existing Israel Square. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited…
Food prices in Norway increase by 9.3 per cent in a year
Statistics Norway (SSB), Norway’s statistics agency, has reported a price increase of 4.8 percent in the past year. This announcement came in a press release on Monday morning. Although this figure represents a decrease compared to earlier months this year, it is important to note that overall price growth is still historically high. The consumer…
Around Iceland – an interactive guide
We want to present you an interesting guide to Iceland. Released in digital form, it contains many features that paper guides do not have. Written in a nice language, it presents the Island and its attractions with attention to detail and respect for its corners. The authors, Alicja and Konrad, have made every effort to…
Teitur Magnusson in Poland
Teitur Magnússon is an interesting character known to lovers of Icelandic music. After a series of recordings with reggae/dub pop band Ojba Rasta Teitur, he entered the Icelandic music scene in 2014 with his solo album “27”. The album contained pop music tinged with psychedelic shades. In 2018, his album Orna was released, and his…
Report: Finns strongly trust news agencies, value public broadcasting
According to an international study, Finns value news from publicly funded outlets more than in any other 46 countries.
Fästingarna som bär på nya livsfarliga smittor
De syns knappt och du känner inte när de slår till. Det pyttelilla spindeldjuret fästing har nu hittat till alla delar av Sverige, och nya arter av fästingen kommer på tillfälligt besök med flyttfåglar. Enligt forskarna är det en tidsfråga innan de nya arterna är etablerade. Hör Ekots klimatkorrespondent Marie-Louise Kristola om vilka nya fästingarter…
Icelandair’s first flight to Prague
Icelandair’s first scheduled flight to Prague, Czech Republic departed this morning from Keflavík International Airport. Upon landing in Prague, the passengers were ceremonially greeted by fire engines that sprayed the traditional bow of honor over the aircraft as it taxied to the terminal. Prague is a historic city and a popular excursion destination. It is…
Finland is hosting US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken
Blinken arrived to visit Finland on Friday.
Finland is hosting a major European fighter exercise in Lapland, Pirkanmaa
About 3,000 soldiers from several countries will participate in the Arctic Challenge Exercise 23, but peace activists are planning to hold a protest against the exercises in Lapland on Monday.
Sanna Sundqvist – naked and free funkist morsa on stage
“Have you seen that he has certain distinguishing features?” The question is asked by a doctor at BB in the winter of 2019. On Sanna Sundqvist’s chest lies Vide, her second son. With slightly shorter legs than usual, a slightly softer body and a tongue that likes to extend outside the mouth. For Sanna, the…
Helsinki is looking for a buyer for the Stansvik manor
The buildings for sale are suitable for different uses, such as a cafe, restaurant, accommodation and event venue. The total floor area of the buildings is 1,467 square meters. All buildings in the manor are located by the sea or near it. The city’s goal is to find an operator for the culturally significant manor…
Summit in Reykjavik – as it used to be
The current summit in Reykjavik is the largest to be held here since US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev met in Höfði on October 11-12, 1986. It is interesting to compare Tuesday’s Council meeting to Reykjavik in 1986. While the 1986 summit was a meeting […]
The first bicycle parking stands appear in Copenhagen
More on the wayThe city revealed that the new stands fit all types of cargo bikes and will be part of its portfolio for construction projects in the future. The new stands will be located near bus stops, shopping areas and childcare facilities. Space used for existing bike rack areas will not be reduced to…
A police sting finds fault with a quarter of the taxis
In a surprise inspection in Helsinki on Friday, defects were found in a quarter of the taxis.
Party changers across the block border and disgusting politician recipes
In this podcast you meet David Druid and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot’s domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin from the P3 Club. Together, there…
Mental health disorders have not increased significantly, although the symptoms have increased
Health experts say it’s important in public discourse to distinguish between clinical illnesses and symptoms that arise from the struggles of daily life.
Drug smuggling to Iceland in car parts
Two Dutch brothers are suspected of establishing a drug trafficking route to Iceland from the Netherlands. The case is more extensive and is under investigation by the Dutch authorities, which began in 2020. Numerous Dutch media such as 112 Groningen, Belastingdienst and Crime-nieuws report on the case. In 2020, the younger brother (43 years old)…
Violence among children and young people is on the rise
Special Forces received nearly twice as many callouts for gun-related incidents last year than in 2019. A manager from the National Police says that younger generations seem to have trouble distinguishing between their digital self and their traditional self. It seems that violent movies watched by young people and them […]
Intelligence agents make up a third of the staff at the Russian Embassy in Helsinki, Yle investigates
Yle’s investigation unit MOT’s investigation was part of a broader cooperation between Nordic broadcasting companies, in which journalists have revealed the identities of dozens of Russian intelligence personnel.
NBA All-Star Lauri Markkanen is enlisting in the Finnish Defense Forces
The professional basketball player is the latest of several Finnish stars to fulfill their military service.
