Tag: Swimming pool
Massive strike action begins today
The meeting of the trade union federation BSRB and the Association of Icelandic Municipalities, which started yesterday at 1 pm, ended today at 2 am today with no result. As no agreement has been reached, widespread BSRB strike action will begin today in 29 municipalities. In total, about 2,500 people will leave their jobs. The […]
The Uimastadion and Kumpula outdoor swimming pools start in Helsinki summer
The swimming stadium’s pools began to be filled on Sunday, May 7. due to renovations. It takes about 4-5 days to fill the tanks and another 5-7 days to heat the water to 27°C. Therefore, it is possible that the water in the pools is not necessarily 27°C at the start. In honor of the […]
Why has Easter become so expensive?
Easter is mostly a time for the family, but with so many public holidays (not only are Good Friday and Easter Sunday off, but also Maundy Thursday!) it can get boring to see Grandma whipping the schnapps, so many choose to bring their children along. on a pleasure trip over the long weekend. Well, bad […]
No Longer a Loud Teenager: Distortion to Mark 25th Anniversary with Price Increases and Fewer Free Events
The Distortion street party has today confirmed what revelers can expect at its 25th anniversary edition, which will once again occupy the week spanning the end of May and the beginning of June – and as usual, it’s not immediately obvious, what is new and what has been cut. In case you missed it, last […]
Another person died in the pool
A 90-year-old woman died at a swimming pool in Kópavogur on Friday. Two people died in swimming pools in the capital area in a short period of time. Yesterday, a woman was pronounced dead after being found unconscious in Lágafellslaug in Mosfellsbær. The RÚV news website reported that she was almost fifty years old. The […]
Reykjavík swimming pools will be closed on Thursday
Due to pressure on the heat supply system during the winter, utilities will reduce hot water flow tomorrow for large users, including swimming pools in the capital area. This is due to the announcement of the city of Reykjavík, which has decided to close the swimming pools in Reykjavík and the swimming pool in Ylströnd […]
Concert Review: The Victorious Mr Morale
After a tight and respectable 15-minute set from Tanna Leone, Baby Keem turned the tension up a notch. As the last stragglers trickled in, Kendrick Lamar’s cousin showed he could hold his own. It was the first time of the night that people rose from their seats, but it would not be the last. They […]
The man who swam in the ocean near the Guðlaug Basin is dead
A man who went missing yesterday after visiting the Guðlaug swimming pool by Langisandur in Akranes, was found late last night yesterday with no signs of life. The call for help was received at 9:20 pm last night. A Coast Guard helicopter was called to the scene and the search was carried out by 50 […]
Free swimming pools for children and teenagers
On the Reykjavíkurborg Facebook profile, we find information that from Monday, August 1, the swimming pools are free for children and young people up to 16 years of age. Children who come to the pool only need to introduce themselves at the checkout and can use the pool as much as they want. Just remember […]
Wednesday Magazines: Turkish Requirements, Bedrock Bunkers and Hockey Nest
Parliament approved the country’s NATO application on Tuesday, but Finland is not yet a member of NATO. Finland’s application has yet to be ratified by the parliaments of all 30 NATO members, and applications from Finland and Sweden could become a political horse trade. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that his country […]
Services for the elderly and young people who suffer as municipalities feel trapped in the wake of war
Denmark’s municipalities are feeling it, as prices are rising as a result of the war in Ukraine. Deferred construction work and cuts in nursing homes, schools and day care centers – these are just a few of the hardships the country has to endure in the midst of rising inflation as the public sector reins […]
A strike by the municipal sector struck four cities
Thousands of municipal workers, including teachers, early childhood educators, psychologists and social workers, went on strike in four Finnish cities on Wednesday as the largest industrial action in the municipal sector for decades. The measure, called by the Public Sector Professional Consultative Organization (Juko), aims to put pressure on employers to resolve contractual disputes that […]
Local Round-Up: Sweden wants Denmark to stop dumping toxic Lynetteholm sludge in Køge Bay
Sweden wants Denmark to stop dumping sludge in Køge Bay because it is harmful to maritime life. Derived from the site of the Lynetteholm island in the Port of Copenhagen near Nordhavn, about 228,000 cubic meters of sludge has been transported to Køge Bay and dumped in the sea since 6 January. An additional 2.3 […]
Local Round-Up: Put your spandex on standby to cycle the Tour de France prologue route!
Fælledparken welcomes the expected 20,000 guests to a festival that takes place from 1-2. July to mark that Copenhagen is hosting the opening day of the Tour de France. FestiVélo, which will be released as a bicycle festival, will be located between Øster Allé, Fælledsøen and Café-Pavillonen. It will be open from 12:00 to 22:00 […]
The Corona Commission’s report criticizes Sweden’s response to covid-19
STOCKHOLM, February 25 (Xinhua) – The Swedish government’s response to the covid-19 pandemic was too slow and characterized by a lack of leadership, according to a report released by the independent Corona Commission here on Friday. “We must not forget what the situation looked like in the spring of 2020. Sweden then occasionally had among […]
There is no further investigation into the collision of the Pool Sea pool, the safety authority says
The Finnish Safety Investigation Board (Otkes) announced on Monday that it does not intend to launch a larger investigation last month into the circumstances of the collision between Viking Line’s ferry and parts of the Port of Helsinki, including the Pool Area. The authority published the results of a preliminary investigation into the case, according […]
Dozens of free events and activities for children and young people are organized in Helsinki during the winter holidays
The entire winter holiday offer has been compiled into a new youth.helsinki website, which will be used in the future to communicate all the services the city offers to young people. This year, the winter break is February 21-27. In Helsinki. There are dozens of ways to spend a holiday in Helsinki, both indoors and […]
The Court of Appeal imposed fines on Finn Spring Water for environmental damage
The Vaasa Court of Appeal ordered two food companies to pay fines of several thousand euros for causing environmental damage in Central Ostrobothnia. Finnish spring water production giant Finn Spring and protein bar manufacturer Leader Snack have been prosecuted for several years for inadequately treated wastewater from their facilities, which has violated environmental permit conditions […]
Norway removes a large number of coronavirus measures
‘The virus variant that is prevalent now leads to less severe illness than the previous virus variants. Even though many people are becoming infected with COVID-19, lower numbers of people are being admitted to hospital. The vaccines are offering good protection. This means that we can now remove a large number of measures, even though […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: MPs back to work, Covid restrictions lifted, nurses’ vaccine pass valid and online skiing lessons
Parliament will return to work after the Christmas break on Tuesday, and there is a long list of things in the parliamentary tray. Helsingin Sanomat has summary big things. The government intends to present 166 additional bills in the spring and 122 in the autumn. The HS suggests that individual laws do not cause major […]
Prime Minister Marin: Finland will lift all Covid restrictions in February
Finland will lift all restrictions on Covid in February, the country’s prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announced on Monday. The Prime Minister announced this during a meeting with the Association of Journalists on Journalism, Freedom of Expression and Editorial Work. Following decisions made last week, some restrictions on Covid are set to be relaxed this […]
The popular Helsinki seaside pool was damaged in a recent berth collision with Viking Line
According to the city and the seaside company, the berth of the Port of Helsinki and parts of the Pool Sea Pool building were damaged after Viking Line’s ship collided with the structures about two weeks ago. On January 12, the ship’s power outage caused MS Gabriella to drift into the dock and slowly collided […]
The Finnish government is easing restrictions on food restaurants
No changes were made to the capacity limits and hygiene protocol requirements for restaurants, so the number of customers in food restaurants must be limited to 75% and in alcohol restaurants to 50% of full capacity. According to the Minister of Social Affairs and Health, the restrictions will be returned no later than the second […]
From the deep end: Swimming pool tickets have risen sharply in recent years
Expensive pools In 2021, the price was 4.5 percent lower for fitness and 8.2 percent higher for bowling compared to 2001. During the same period, the price of swimming and riding increased by 92 and 66.2 percent, respectively. Since 2001, the consumer price index (the red line in the picture below) has risen by 36.1 […]
Marin: Finland should consider easing restrictions earlier than expected
“The use of the coronavirus passport to open low-risk cultural and sporting events and to extend the opening hours of food restaurants needs to be weighed up in a shorter timeframe,” he added. Marin had stated about a week ago that the government could begin a gradual easing of restrictions in mid-February. “If the epidemiological […]
Prime Minister Marin urges government to allow low-risk events to return, as HUS doctor says epidemic is likely to peak in metropolitan area
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin has called on the government to speed up the reintroduction of low-risk sporting and cultural events through the Covid Passport. The minister said on Twitter on Twitter that the government plans to assess the need for current and future coronavirus measures. "The government is assessing the need for […]
The restrictions on Uusimaa were extended until the end of January
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) has decided to continue the restrictions and closures of public spaces in Uusimaa, to which Helsinki belongs, for at least another two weeks. The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) has the worst Covid situation in Finland due to the explosive spread of the Omicron variant. […]
The Uusimaa Coronavirus Group recommends extending the 2-week limit
The Uusimaa region’s Covid-19 coordination group has recommended that the ongoing epidemic restrictions in the area be extended for another two weeks. The expert group’s recommendation is addressed to the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi), which is the authority responsible for enforcing regional restrictions. On Monday, the Metropolitan Coronavir Coordination Group issued […]
The Helsinki Coronavirus Group recommends extending the 2-week limit
Due to the worsening epidemic situation in the region, the Metropolitan Coronavir Coordination Group has recommended that the recently introduced restrictions be extended for another two weeks. The city of Helsinki reported on the matter in a press release issued on Monday. According to the expert group, the number of new cases of coronavirus is […]
The new restrictions will take effect in Finland, and internal border controls will continue
The use of the Covid passport will be restricted to areas of the Community distribution phase. Bars and restaurants whose main business is the sale of alcoholic beverages should stop serving by 5pm and close by 6pm. Dining restaurants can keep their doors open until 8pm if they require a Covid Pass from each guest. […]
Government and regional authorities tighten Covid restrictions as daily cases reach record highs
The Finnish government and regional authorities are planning to introduce or tighten restrictions during Christmas as corona cases continue to increase. On Christmas Eve, the health authority THL again reported a record high number of Covid cases per day, 3,223. The previous record was made just 24 hours ago, when 3,000 infections were diagnosed. However, […]
Public events indoors prohibited, various facilities were ordered to close in Uusimaa
Restrictions cannot be avoided by using a coronavirus passport. The decision closes, for example, cinemas in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Hannele Wolf-Mannila, Finnkino’s Sales Director, confirmed YLE on Thursday that the cinema chain will close all its cinemas in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS). “In practice, this means that cinemas have to close. […]
New rules: Finland is doing this to slow down Omicron
The daily number of Covid cases in Finland has been around 2,000 for about a week now, with the Omicron variant coming to control the number of cases and increasing the pressure on hospitals. The government announced on Tuesday new measures to slow the spread of the epidemic after seven hours of talks between five-party […]
Finland is partially shelving the coronavirus passport, introducing strict restaurant restrictions
Opening hours and opening hours apply to all restaurants, regardless of whether or not they have introduced a coronavirus passport. The passport will remain a means of circumventing restrictions on the pool areas and adjoining changing rooms of low-risk facilities, such as individual sports and exercise facilities, public saunas and spas and swimming pools. However, […]
The coronavirus group in the metropolitan area demands downtime, face masks for students
On Tuesday, due to the spread of Covid-19 cases, the Coronavir Coordination Group in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area called on the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) to order the closure of various offices and venues in the area. The group recommended the closure of indoor areas, public saunas, swimming pools, dance studios, […]
A new cultural center in the district of Úlfarsárdalur
Reykjavík’s seventh library and eighth swimming pool have officially opened at the new cultural center in the Úlfarsárdalur district of eastern Reykjavík. There is also a new kindergarten and primary school in the center. While most city libraries open around eight hours a day, the new library will have the same opening hours as the […]
Covid Group: The situation is getting worse in Pirkanmaa
The prevalence of Covid-19 in the Pirkanmaa region is now the third highest in Finland Janne Laine, Infectious Diseases Doctor at Tampere University Hospital (TAYS). Laine spoke about the matter at a press conference of the Pirkanmaa Coronavir Coordination Group on Tuesday afternoon. The team found the coronavirus situation in the Pirkanmaa region to be […]
Nightclubs: Less annoying use after the introduction of the Covid Pass
Disruptive behavior in restaurants and nightclubs has decreased significantly since the introduction of the Covid Pass. "For one reason or another, all the disruptions that usually occur in restaurants are now minor. These include people being removed from the premises and pickpocketing," says Aku Vikström, CEO of NoHo Partners. Securitas, which provides security services, has […]
Local Election 2021: Doorstep decision day
Let’s face it: it’s these elections you want to vote in. They pertain to your healthcare (where your baby might be born, where that crucial operation might take place etc), the state of your community (roads, schools and leisure), and how much assistance you get in your integration. That’s an awful lot of money being […]
From Friday! Corona passes will be required to attend most gatherings
Many will agree that the reintroduction of the corona passport requirement, which takes effect from Friday morning for most indoor venues, could not have come earlier enough as over 3,000 new cases of corona were registered yesterday afternoon. About 319 people are currently hospitalized with corona, and 39 are in intensive care. Three more deaths […]
“Polskar kvikmyndir á Eskifirði” or the festival of Polish films in Eskifjörður
Six films, including features and documentaries, will be screened from November 12 to 14 at the Valhöll Cinema in Eskifjörður. The festival “Polskar kvikmyndir á Eskifirði” will also feature offers for the youngest viewers. The event will be opened by Polish-Icelandic production “Wolka”Directed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson with Olga Boładź in the lead role. Here […]
Helsinki residents offer ideas for using EUR 8.8 million for city projects
Thousands of Helsinki residents have expressed their opinion on the use of almost nine million euros for the city’s development projects, the so-called OmaStadi (roughly, Your City) online bulk sourcing survey. Poll completed last week asked the residents what improvements they think the city needs when the city sets aside € 8.8 million to implement […]
Finland accepts the Covid passport
The Finnish Parliament has voted to approve the temporary Covid Act in plenary on Friday afternoon. MPs also approved the extension of Finland’s border restrictions during the same session. The proposal was approved by 105 votes to 33, and the Covid passport is expected to take effect from midnight on Friday after the president signs […]
Underground city, gambling restrictions and the largest hotel: Finland in the world press
Today, the tunnel network – considered one of the largest in the world – includes a swimming pool, go-kart track and hockey track, among others, and provides safe access for pedestrians in winter. The proposed changes to the Finnish Lottery Act, which regulates gambling in the country, made headlines this week. The changes could mean […]
Full capacity in sports halls and theaters again as the metropolitan area dismantles audience restrictions
On Friday, local authorities officially lifted restrictions on the coronavirus, which halved the number of people gathering in swimming pools and concert halls in the metropolitan area. While some facilities may have been open while restrictions were in place, sports facilities and theaters can now once again operate at full capacity. The Institute for Health […]
The RIFF film festival is coming soon. What will you see?
If you are looking for plans for getting colder days, consider taking part in the upcoming RIFF film festival, which starts on September 30 and will last until October 10. There will also be Polish accents among the presented films. The festival is taking place for the eighteenth time, and this year’s schedule of events […]
Uusimaa’s Covid-19 collection restrictions will end next week
Restrictions on gatherings and public events in Uusimaa will end next week, the Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) has announced. Avi in southern Finland made the decision after the metropolitan coronavir coordination group proposed that the current assembly restrictions expire on 30 September. When the restrictions in Uusimaa end on Friday, October 1, […]
Confirmed: Uusimaa’s Covid-19 collection restrictions will end next week
Restrictions on gatherings and public events in Uusimaa will end next week, the Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) has announced. Avi in southern Finland made the decision after the metropolitan coronavir coordination group proposed that the current assembly restrictions expire on 30 September. When the restrictions in Uusimaa end on Friday, October 1, […]
Update: No changes to the border limits as the Covid pass passes to Parliament
The Finnish government has submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Communicable Diseases Act to allow home use of the EU’s digital coronavirus certificate. The STT news agency reports that the government has approved the long-awaited home use of the coronavirus passport. According to Yle sources, private companies may require a valid coronavirus card […]
Covid restrictions on hobbies, public events in Helsinki will be removed from October
The Metropolitan Coronavir Coordination Group has suggested that restrictions on public events in the metropolitan area should not be extended beyond the current end date of 30 September. "We are now finally in a situation where the restrictions end and the return to normal begins," Mayor of Helsinki Juhana Vartiainen (NCP) said at a news […]
National Round-Up: Do Danish dogs bite less?
There have been fewer reported dog bites in Denmark this year, which begs the question: will Danish dogs be calmer, or will Danes be less likely to make insurance claims? In 2020, 6,507 dog bites were reported to insurance companies – slightly less than the year before. But according to figures from Forsikringsoplysningen, a total […]
The stars of “Harry Potter” enjoyed their visit to Iceland
According to mbl.is, three English actors, known for their roles in the Harry Potter series, visited Iceland last week to work on an episode of the travel program. Bonnie Wright and the twins James and Oliver Phelps are known for their roles as siblings Ginny, Fred and George Weasley. Last Tuesday, they visited the GeoSea […]
Thursday’s papers: Covid passports, MPs’ interests, parking cuts and a travel strike
National daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat follows Tuesday’s report on Covid passports with more details on the proposed system. According to the newspaper, the government plans to introduce the passport system in early October. It would apply to all Finns over the age of 12. According to a government proposal seen by HS, the passport system […]
40 people evacuated during a fire in a salmon factory in Hvide Sande
– We gathered them in a swimming pool nearby, and from there they are transported on to places where they can spend the night, says the chief of guards. Around 02 o’clock the wind has turned and the smoke is blowing north in the direction of the fjord and away from the city. The fire […]
40 people evacuated during fire
There are about 70 firefighters present. The fire developed dangerous smoke Wednesday night that lay low over a cottage area. Therefore, several residents in the area had to be evacuated. – We gathered them in a swimming pool nearby, and from there they are transported on to places where they can spend the night, said […]
Green focus in new Copenhagen budget agreement
Sporty lift An additional DKK 250 million is invested in sports, with new artificial turf pitches earmarked for Emdrup, Lersøparken and Kløvermarken, as well as a new swimming pool in Sydhavn. Opening hours on ice rinks in Ørstad and Østerbro are extended to cover the whole year, as are tennis courts in Ryvang and Genforeningspladsen. […]
Covid tests are likely to be performed by the private sector at the expense of the user
If the proposed coronavirus passport is implemented, it will be tested through private health care at the expense of each user Mika Salminen, Director of Health Security, Department of Health and Welfare (THL). The government has promised decisions on its new Covid strategy on Monday. This may include the introduction of a coronavirus passport in […]
Restrictions that came into effect at midnight
At midnight, new restrictions came into force, which will last until September 17 inclusive. The changes include: – ADVERTISEMENT – Museums may accept the maximum number of visitors allowed, Restaurants can accommodate a maximum of 200 people in one zone, Gyms, fitness centers, and swimming pools and bathing areas may be open to the maximum […]
Tuesday’s Issues: The Covid Passport Process, Rusko’s Shooting, and the Threat of English Emails
The evening newspaper has look in the efforts of several ministries to imagine what a Covid passport could look like in Finland. The idea is that in order to enter certain facilities, people must present a document showing that they have been fully vaccinated or have recently had a negative Covid-19 test. The Ministry of […]
20-year-old was found at the bottom of swimming pool and revived
A 20-year-old man was attending a freediving course in Hornslet Swimming Hall on Wednesday night when some of the other course participants suddenly discovered that he was lying at the bottom of the pool. The young man was rescued from the water and revived by the students. It is estimated that he has been lying […]
Copenhagen 2021: LISTER – WORLD RACE
The original rainbow flag 12.-21. August, 09: 00-16: 00; Copenhagen City Hall, Cph K; free adm A 30 meter long section of the iconic Rainbow Flag created by the artist and LGBTI + activist Gilbert Baker will be shown from the very first day in Copenhagen 2021. One of the many sections of the original […]
Exercise together and give the children good habits
It shows a survey from Kantar Gallup and Garmin. – It is completely in line with the trends we already saw before the corona, where more people cultivate the close communities and seek exercise that can be integrated into family life, says Anders Vedel, who is a trend consultant at the Danish Sports Confederation. – […]
Swimming pool built with moisture-proof stones
A swimming pool at Østerbro in Copenhagen will be closed for a year, as it is built with natural stone, which cannot withstand moisture. It writes the media ØsterbroLiv. The swimming pool was last renovated in 2015, where the natural stones were laid. Since then, it has been found that when the stones get moisture, […]
Man in respirator after drowning accident at North Jutland hotel
The exact circumstances surrounding the accident have not yet been determined, but the man was at the hotel in connection with an on-site course. The man was found in a swimming pool in the hotel’s wellness facility, the hotel’s director, Brian Fabricius, confirms to TV2 Nord. Police were immediately called when the 41-year-old was found. […]
Skagen risks closure after a large increase in infection
There are more than 20 cases of infection, a positive percentage of over three, and that the number of infected per 100,000 inhabitants – known as incidence – is over 1000. In Skagen Parish, the status on Tuesday is that there have been 64 cases of infection in the past week, a positive percentage of […]
Fat shame prevents many from participating in exercise
Taru Mänttäri reminiscent of a dance class in which participants had to make cracks and then jump back from their seats. Mänttäri tried to move, to no avail. "I can’t handle my weight. The teacher made me practice the movement apart from the rest of the group and assured me that my attitude prevented me […]
The skills of young swimmers have declined during the pandemic, the federation says
According to the Finnish Swimming Education and Lifesaving Association FSL, the coronavirus situation has weakened children’s swimming skills. Swimming lessons have been held and the swimming pools have been closed for a long time in many places around Finland. Because many schools interrupted swimming lessons during the pandemic, some children may not have been in […]
Traditional celebrations on June 17
Meeting restrictions have left their mark on the celebrations taking place today, June 17, though they will follow the traditional format. At. 10:15 – live broadcast on channel 1 of the mass celebrated in the cathedral, during which Bishop Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir will preach. The President of Iceland will then lay a wreath from the […]
Thursday leaves: Pizza oven boom, mosquito repellent, week-long heat wave
Tabloid Evening Pages write domestic tourist boom, or cottage boom, this summer, customers have emptied the shelves of some very predictable and also unexpected products. Director of K-Rauda Olli Pere tells IL that sales of pizza ovens in the retail chain have increased by 800%, while E-Commerce’s commercial director Vesa Järveläinen says hot tubs sell […]
Large differences in the prices of the holiday offer for children and adolescents
In many cases, parents and guardians of school-age children have to organize time off during the holidays. Primary schools remain closed during the summer for 10 weeks. Assuming parents have 5 weeks of leave to use, there is still 5 weeks left to accommodate. Many carers then rely on organized camps and recreational activities for […]
DGI-Byen is building ‘Denmark’s largest sports bar’ for EURO 2020
When the European Championships start this Friday in Rome, it marks the first time that Copenhagen is one of the 11 official host cities. Copenhagen hosts four matches at the Park: Denmark’s three group matches against Finland, Belgium and Russia together with a last-16 match. But do not despair if you missed tickets – there […]
The authorities are waiting for potential crowds when Finland plays in the hockey final
The authorities were waiting for possible big gatherings on Sunday night, when the Finnish hockey team will play in the men’s International Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in Latvia. Lions will face Canada at the Arena in Riga at 8.15pm. The two teams also met in the 2019 final, when Finland grabbed its third world […]
Coronaramt Dragør asks parents to keep small children at home
Extra restrictions are now being introduced to reverse the infection in Dragør Municipality on Amager, which is dangerously close to an automatic shutdown. This is what Mayor Helle Barth (V) says on Wednesday evening after a meeting with the municipal council. Among other things, libraries must close, municipal employees must be sent home, and parents […]
Finland is in a difficult phase in the coronavirus epidemic, says THL’s Salminen
The epidemiological situation has also allowed the authorities to gradually reopen services such as gyms, libraries and museums. Helsinki residents have recently rejoiced at the reopening of the iconic outdoor swimming pool, the Helsinki Swimming Stadium. “The fact that we’ve already opened up society quite a bit and the epidemic hasn’t started yet means that […]
Iceland relaxes restrictions. Changes effective from today
From midnight, changes to the restrictions introduced in connection with the fight against the coronavirus began to apply in the country. One of the relaxation introduced is the increase in the number of people who can meet from 50 to 150. In addition, the first steps were taken to abolish the use of masks. Pursuant […]
Deer loose: Deer are wild in Lappeenranta
Two-year-old deer calves were spotted on Monday in the center of Lappeenranta. The young animals were seen in the parking garage of the town hall, in the Louhenpuisto park and near the municipal swimming pool. In a separate event, a car collided with a deer on the way to Lappeenranta Airport, close to the city […]
Case of British woman’s death in Denmark resumed
The case of a British woman’s death in a holiday home by Nørre Nebel on Jutland’s west coast is to be re-investigated by a British authority. It writes Manchester Evening News according to Ekstra Bladet. Paula Leeson was found dead in a swimming pool by the cottage in 2017. Danish police did not initially believe […]
New regulations relax from Tuesday
Up to 150 people will be able to meet, and the number of people who can use the swimming pools and gyms will be increased. From next Tuesday, relaxation of restrictions on the coronavirus will be introduced. The most important change is the permission for 150 people to meet and first steps will be taken […]
Sitra: Most Finnish municipalities have a target for emission reductions, few for biodiversity
A total of 130 municipalities have announced their bid to achieve carbon neutrality, which means they are prepared to limit their CO2 emissions to the amount absorbed by carbon sinks such as forests. More than 80 municipalities are aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 at the latest, five years ahead of the national 2035 […]
Finland sees summer temperatures on the warm days of spring
Tuesday was the warmest day of the year in parts of Finland, according to Yle Meteorologist Joonas Koskela. The thermometer reading in Helsinki was 20.6 degrees on Monday night, but a couple of hundred kilometers northwest of the capital in Kankaanpää on Tuesday, the temperature rose to about 23 degrees in the afternoon. The city […]
The authorities are introducing relaxation of restrictions
After today’s government meeting, Health Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir announced that relaxations in the current restrictions will be introduced from Monday. As a result, the number of people who can meet from 20 to 50 will be increased. More people will be able to use the swimming pool and fitness center, besides, 150 people will be […]
Blue lots: Coronapas must be a driver’s license – not an entry ticket
Instead of requiring companies to see a valid corona passport, it should act as a driving license, where it is the passport holder’s responsibility to have a valid corona passport when checked by the authorities. – This means that we think we must take seriously that the corona passport is a hindrance and a restriction […]
The new luxury swimming pool in Kársnes in Kópavogur
The lagoon called Sky Lagoon is located at the other end of Kársnes. Construction began early last year and the design and execution are valued at approximately ISK 5 billion. The president says that this is the largest investment in recreation in the capital so far. “So it is the largest entertainment investment in the […]
The highest incidence in the southwest, the authorities insist on continuing to take precautions
The incidence rate in the region of Southwest Finland rose to the highest level in the country on Wednesday. The reported population of 106.4 per 100,000 was registered, and it exceeded the Uusimaa region, where it was 106.3 per 100,000. On Thursday, these figures were 101.7 in Southwest Finland and 100.5 in Uusimaa, according to […]
Mayor of Þorlákshöfn proud of its inhabitants
Initial screening results yesterday in Þorlákshöfn show that at least one of the people surveyed has been diagnosed with COVID-19. In connection with the outbreak of group contamination there in the primary school in Þorlákshöfn, about two hundred people were examined yesterday. This information was published by the mayor of Elliður Vignisson. Previously, 13 people […]
FACTS: So much infection requires the closure of parishes
Today, a parish is shut down if the infection exceeds three key figures. This happens if there are more than 20 cases of infection over a week, more than 400 infected per 100,000 inhabitants and a positive percentage over 2. The government will change the last two to 500 and 2.5 percent respectively. The government […]
Wanted: Space for seven concrete swimming pools from Göta Älvbron
The demolition of the Götaälv bridge will soon begin, but it has not yet been decided what will happen to the demolition masses. In Sweden, old concrete is used for filling material, but according to Katarina Malaga, professor of sustainable construction, there are smarter ways to emit less carbon dioxide. “There are opportunities to use […]
Survived escape in inflatable boat – now he teaches others to swim
Abdulkader Benshi fled, on his way from Syria, in an overloaded rubber dinghy. “I was sitting there with a bad life jacket looking at every face and wondering: who should I save first?” he says. Now he works in the swimming pool in Kalmar and is passionate about teaching others to swim.
The Swedish Lifesaving Society fears: More drownings among children
Swimming pools have been closed and some swimming schools have been canceled during the corona pandemic. That worries the Swedish Lifesaving Society. “We see a risk of more drownings among children,” he said Mikael Olausson, area manager for safety at the Swedish Lifesaving Society.
To rebuke a Saudi: Cecilia Uddén, Cairo
Here is Cairo, Tuesday. And the spring heat is here. It was 41 degrees in the shade last Sunday and when I took a walk to the swimming pool I realized that the invasion had already begun. The invasion of Arabs from the Gulf who think it is too hot in, for example, Saudi Arabia […]
FACTS: So much infection requires the closure of parishes
The Folketing has introduced a model that makes it possible to introduce local closures if there is a high level of infection. Read more about which three values must be exceeded for a parish to be closed down. * More than 400 infected per 100,000 in the last seven days. * More than 20 cases […]
OVERVIEW: Here it is still closed after April 21st
Here is an overview of some of the places that are still closed: * Fitness centers: Can according to reopening agreement from 22 March open no earlier than 6 May. It must be agreed in more detail. Alternatively, May 21st. * Venues, theaters and cinemas: May open May 6. * Indoor sports for adults in […]
Relaxation of restrictions from Thursday
Open swimming pools and gyms are one of the changes in the restrictions that will be introduced from Thursday. After today’s government meeting, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the Minister of Health, in an interview with the media, presented the latest changes to ease the existing restrictions. The limit of people who can meet will increase from ten […]
The City Council has prepared guidelines for swimming pool employees regarding transgender people
People’s “fears” about the mere presence of transgender people in public are based on disinformation and scare tactics. Transgender people go to the swimming pools less often than they would like, and so is sports, she says Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir Reykjavik City Councilor of the Pirate Party. She added that in her opinion this is […]
Norway prioritises children and workplaces
Children, young people and workplaces will be given priority when Norway returns to a more normal life after the pandemic. Later today, Prime Minister Erna Solberg will present a plan to the Storting. Since before Easter, strict national restrictions apply in Norway with a ban on serving, a maximum of two guests in private homes, […]
Gymnasiums and sports venues closing in Uusimaa, South Karelia, Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme; children’s activities are still allowed
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) is expected to close sports, entertainment and recreation facilities for two weeks from 1 April. In addition to Uusimaa, the decision concerns the areas of the hospital districts of South Karelia, Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme. The amendment to the Communicable Diseases Act, which was due to take […]
AVI to Southern Finland: Gyms under 10 are likely to close this week
He added that the same decision is also being considered for other hospital districts in the AVI administrative area of Southern Finland: Kymenlaakso, Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme and South Karelia. The authority has invoked section 58g of the Communicable Diseases Act to prevent gyms and other similar facilities from admitting more than 10 people at a time […]
Enjoy the lazy days of life
Camping in Norway can give even the most world-famous butterflies in the stomach. With high mountains and deep valleys, surrounded by fjords and lakes, there is a motif for the most beautiful painting around every turn. And there may be plenty of turns on the way to the final destination. Although the campsite at the […]
