Tag: STR
Ukrainian naval officers train at the Icelandic Coast Guard
Iceland is responsible for training Ukrainian naval officers on board the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel. Officers received practical training in maritime research, surveillance and maritime operations such as search and rescue. This training is part of a NATO training project and the Icelandic Coast Guard is responsible for its implementation in cooperation with the defense…
The Icelandic Name Committee approved Hendrix but rejected Universe
As reported by RÚV, the Icelandic Names Committee has approved 25 new names and rejected five applications for them. Hendrix is among the approved names and Universe is among the rejected ones. The committee rejected five proposals on the grounds that they did not follow the Icelandic grammatical structure or could potentially harm the person…
Children and young people with temporary residence permits suffer from stress and uncertainty
A significant number of children and young people living on temporary residence permits in Denmark struggle with unhappiness, stress and loneliness due to the uncertain nature of their residence status, research from VIA University and Save the Children shows. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
APN Podcast: Why is Finland on strike?
All Points North examines Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks where unions, employers and the government are headed.
Versowood may lay off up to 900 workers due to the strike
According to the company, normal business is impossible due to the consequences of extensive political strikes.
The Supreme Administrative Court rejected the border closure appeals
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland decided that Russian-speaking residents had no grounds to complain about the government's border control decisions.
A stronger military requires more manpower and more international workers
Increased conscription in Denmark will reduce the annual labor supply by around 2,100 years of labor across several sectors, according to Dansk Industri's calculations. Therefore, the future need for more Danish and international labor is high, says the association. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
Finnish ports unload essential goods, but clothes and bicycles can sit in the port for months
The transport workers' strike has left thousands of cargo containers waiting for delivery to Finland either on ships at sea or in the port of other European ports.
Frontline workers at Icelandair are considering striking
We at Icelandair's passenger and cargo services are a diverse group. We come from different countries, speak many languages and have different family situations. Many of us live in the Suðurnes region, but some live in the capital, as in my case, where I need to create a new home away from my Grindavík. But…
Acquittal in a high-profile terrorism case
As RÚV reports, the Reykjavik District Court found Sindri Snær Birgisson and Ísidór Nathansson guilty of violating weapons laws, but acquitted them of attempting to commit a terrorist attack. This is the first judgment of an Icelandic court in a terrorism-related case. The defense calls the ruling a condemnation of the prosecutor's office and the…
Denmark announces large defense budget increase
On Wednesday, the government will announce a new investment of DKK 40 billion in national defense to achieve its NATO goal. The spending will almost triple the duration of conscription, increase the total number of conscripts and strengthen the Army's 1st Brigade. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a…
The Tampere district court arrested the taxi driver who caused the death
Tuesday's hearing was held behind closed doors, and the court also banned photography before the hearing as police escorted the suspect into the courtroom.
Finnish forest companies temporarily close paper mills, suspend salary payments
The members of the paper workers' union are not on strike, but the companies say the factories cannot operate due to a walkout by transport and logistics workers.
Finnish Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen was named the winner of the Polar Music Prize
The conductor and composer was recognized alongside pop music legend Nile Rodgers.
EXTRAS: Kate's poodle after the aforementioned photo
Wanted to kill speculation The speculation surrounding Princess Kate has been extreme in recent months. After she underwent surgery in January, no one has seen her and conspiracy theories have been rampant. The first sign of life was initially received with joy, but then something strange was discovered about the image. Hear Titti and Ebba…
Nelson Mandela and the struggle against apartheid
The apartheid regime introduced a comprehensive system of racial laws and the goal was racial separation. The whites had the power and freedom and the blacks were oppressed. A black was not allowed to enter through the same door as a white or sit on the same park bench. The signs that said Whites Only…
Marta Piasecka – European champion!
The first European Ice Swimming Championships took place from February 3 to 4, 2024 in Oradea, Romania. 322 competitors from 27 countries took part. The competition in Oradea was the first European championship in history. At first glance, they resemble ordinary swimming that we know, among others. from the Olympic Games. However, there are struggles…
A bill on euthanasia was presented in parliament
As Morgunblaðið reports, five MPs from the Reform Party have presented the first euthanasia bill in the country's history to Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament. Katrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir, a reserve MP from the Reform Party, introduced the bill on behalf of her colleagues. “I think most of us have experienced contact with a loved one…
The police arrested the driver of the military vehicle on suspicion of manslaughter after the taxi crashed
The 20-year-old suspect appears in pretrial detention at the Pirkanmaa district court in Tampere on Tuesday afternoon.
Spring street dust worsens Helsinki's air quality
The season of street dust has started in the capital region, which can mean breathing problems, especially for asthmatics and small children.
The October 7 massacre and Israel's trauma
The terrorist organization Hamas broke through the heavily guarded border between Gaza and Israel. In kibbutzim like Nir Oz, Be'eri and Kfar Aza they shot and burned people to death. And they attacked the Nova music festival with three thousand dancing youths. They took the hostages that they brought with them to Gaza.Hear some of…
FAQ on the effects of strikes in Finland — "If I run out of gas, do I still have to go to work?"
There are many questions surrounding the large-scale strikes that started in Finland on Monday, for example: would it be wise to hoard fuel, does food spoil on the docks and does the mail get delivered?
Jënni's brain collapse at an altitude of 6,000 meters: “I don't want to die here now”
By: Shang ImamProducer: Gustav AsplundFinal mix: Astrid AnkarcronaThe reality is made by the production company Filt.
Monday papers: New strike wave, traffic safety, outlook on the weather
The Monday morning papers extensively report on the new wave of strikes, which began to protest against the government's labor market policy.
Ten years ago Nils Horner was murdered in Afghanistan
Today it is exactly ten years since Sveriges Radio's Asia correspondent Nils Horner was shot to death on a street in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was in the country to cover the upcoming election and his last report was about Afghan women's concerns about it. In P1 Morgon, Per Eurenius, former head of foreign affairs at…
Today the flag is being raised in Brussels – says Sweden's NATO ambassador before the ceremony
Today, the Swedish flag is raised outside NATO's headquarters in Brussels. The ceremony begins at 12.00 and on site will be, among others, Crown Princess Viktoria together with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, ÖB Micael Bydén, Defense Minister Pål Jonson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. Sweden's NATO ambassador in Brussels, Axel Wernhoff, is also present. Hear…
Työliitto buys a personal newspaper ad for Orpo: “Petteri, isn't it time to agree?”
With the two-week political strike overshadowed, the Central Confederation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) has presented a public appeal to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to find common ground.
Defense Minister: Sweden joining NATO will strengthen Finland's defense
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen visited the Nordic Response military exercise with his Swedish and Norwegian colleagues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against public gatherings in Moscow when there is a threat of terrorism
Russia says it has foiled a possible terrorist plot in Moscow, but Western embassies have continued to issue travel warnings due to heightened security concerns.