Tag: Swimming
Record number of members at Danish sports clubs
Football still the biggestIt is also an increase of 110,878 compared to 2021 and 30,000 more than the previous record year in 2019. With almost 370,000 members, football remains Denmark’s most popular sport, followed by gymnastics, swimming, fitness and golf. See the full report here.
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 […]
The walrus destroyed equipment worth more than 10,000 euros, says a Kotka fisherman
A female walrus that got lost in the Baltic Sea has caused a stir after appearing last Thursday in Hamina on the southeast coast of Finland, where it stayed until Saturday. On Sunday, it appeared about 30 km west in Suulisniemi, just south of the port city of Kotka. There it became entangled in the […]
Sport Round-Up: Finland’s victory puts a “do-or-die” match against Spain for the women’s national team
After a choppy season at Chelsea plagued by injuries and time on the bench, Pernille Harder, 29, who has been one of the world’s best players for half a decade, might come to the boil at the right time. Her header in the 72nd minute was the difference between the teams as Denmark beat Finland […]
Drowning claimed 18 lives in June
According to preliminary information from the Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Association (SUH), a total of 18 people drowned in June in various parts of Finland. Five of the deaths occurred in connection with water transport and six were related to swimming. However, the sequence of events was still unclear for seven deaths. Five people drowned […]
Blue-green algae spread on the southwest coast, in the lakes
Blue-green algae, or blue-green algae, have increased in marine areas and have also been observed in lakes, Ely has reported. Blue-green algae were observed this week, especially in the Archipelago Sea and the Inner Archipelago. Observations of the sea were made on the coasts of Kemiönsaari, Kaarina and Naantali. However, the amounts of cyanobacteria observed […]
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 […]
Friday leaves: Mandatory Swedish, border fences and safe swimming
Finland does not make Swedish high school examinations compulsory, the newspaper said News Finn reports Friday morning. Minister of Education Li Andersson (left) said such changes to high school degree requirements would not make sense and would only make graduation more demanding for students. The story is also mentioned in Swedish Hufvudstadtsbladet (HBL). The HBL […]
Up the alternative alley: Walks past wooden wonders by the water
In my first guidebook, I suggested that you explore Amager by going ‘To the Water’ – and this edition goes a similar way. A roof like a waveThis walk takes you from Knippelsbro to Amager Strand with a small detour to one of my favorite places: The Maritime Youth House. This wooden construction was designed […]
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 […]
Research: Outdoor activities are still a key part of the Finnish way of life
“Finns do outdoor activities on average 3 times a week and 182 times a year. Women are a little more active than men. condensed Marjo NeuvonenLuke’s project manager. According to the study, about 30 percent of recreational activities took place in areas within 300 meters of the home and 85 percent in areas within 1,000 […]
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 […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finland’s NATO Dating, school strike and brown fat
Finland’s security policy debate is advancing at an accelerating pace, and in recent weeks high-level figures have risen in favor of NATO membership. The opposition Finns’ council announced its accession to NATO over the weekend, but Iltalehti has a bigger bucket. Paper reports that president Sauli Niinistö May 12 approves Finland’s NATO membership. Niinistö has […]
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 […]
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 […]
Putin may have sent nuclear-armed bombers into Swedish airspace – 19FortyFive
So there were bombers with nuclear weapons, or did you just put nuclear waste in your pants? A journalist without facts is bullshit. Do not worry, Sweden will be more likely to share the Gripens surplus with Ukraine, and more likely to join NATO. Which seems to be part of Putin’s plan. Putin must also […]
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 […]
Russia faces World Cup exile after “unacceptable” FIFA plan
PARIS – Russia’s future at the World Cup faltered on Monday after FIFA’s plans to allow them to play in neutral territory were dismissed as “unacceptable” by rivals, throwing the qualifying process for the football showpiece event into chaos. FIFA’s governing body warned that they were considering the ultimate sanction against Russia as a punishment […]
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 […]
APN podcast: The unbearable cost of living (in Finland)
Is “Finnishization” such a bad thing? Yes, according to most Finns. The time of the Cold War, when Finland navigated the geopolitical minefield, has been in the news since some world leaders mentioned it as a possible solution to the crisis in Ukraine. You can listen to the entire podcast on the embedded player here, […]
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 […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Nurses’ salaries, ministerial machinery and Finland’s Olympic telephone policy
Helsingin Sanomat has analysis the desire of candidates for county council elections to raise the salaries of nurses. It is an issue in many election compasses during Sunday’s provincial election, and most politicians believe nurses ’salaries should be raised. But it is still unlikely that they will receive an overpaid salary, and HS explains why. […]
About winter swimming and why everyone should love winter
Out with P1, meet some real winter swimming enthusiasts who are more than happy to take a dip in the zero-degree water: Iva Lundström and Jarkko and Tiina Enqvist. They say that it makes the winter bath lively and happy, but also that it has made them now love winter – and rarely freeze. But […]
Drowning in Finland reached a 10 – year record in 2021
In 2021, a total of 157 people drowned in Finland annual statistics Compiled by FSL, the Association for Swimming Training and Life Saving. The gloomy number of victims is a significant increase in the number of drownings in 2020 113 and is the highest number registered in Finland for more than ten years. The figures […]
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 last dance on Fårö
The author Lennart Hellsing, the musician Georg Riedel, the actress Yvonne Lombard, the poet Elisabeth Hermodsson and the estrador Olof Buckard were some in the large group of friends of celebrities from the cultural life of the 60s and 70s. They spent the summers on Fårö with wild parties until dawn and nude swimming on […]
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 15th FINA Short-course Worlds ends with four world records
ABU DHABI December 21 (Xinhua) – Florian Wellbrock took the victory in the men’s 1,500m freestyle by breaking the world record on Tuesday when the 15th FINA World Championships in swimming (25m) ended here with four world records. Earlier at the Abu Dhabi Aquatics Festival, which was held in parallel with Short-course Worlds, Wellbrock won […]
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, […]
China’s Olympic champion Zhang wins at FINA Short-course Worlds
ABU DHABI, December 17 (Xinhua) – Chinese Olympic champion Zhang Yufei won the FINA World Championships in short track swimming for the first time by winning the women’s 200m butterfly on Friday. On the second day of competition in Abu Dhabi, Zhang finished first in two minutes and 3.01 seconds, followed by American Charlotte Hook […]
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 […]
In the pictures: Finnish frost
The rivers are starting to freeze. Posted by Raimo Sarkkinen The sea freezes in front of Livonsaari. Posted by: Jarmo Pelkkala Snow White and Cinderella in their element. Posted by Tuula Sarkkinen Foggy waters in front of Pargas. Posted by: Jussi Salmi Cold cycling in Iisalmi. Posted by Jani Kaikkonen Ice swimming place in Kuopio. […]
Hell or Hallelujah? Do not let the corona kiss goodbye to another Christmas!
Last year, many of the traditional Christmas markets in Copenhagen were canceled. Theater performances and concerts of ‘Trade Messiah’ were also impossible. A corona lockdown from December 9 made it impossible to go out for a drink or a meal, and it was rarer to see Santa Claus than moments of sunshine. It was as […]
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 […]
How To Cope With A Seasonal Mood Disorder
Fortunately, there are a few old solutions to this situation that can effectively combat fatigue caused by darkness. Of course, every human being is an individual, and not all means are suitable for everyone. For some, exercise can help, while others can get energy from regular sleep rhythms. Some may spend dark time playing video […]
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 […]
Local elections 2021: Among people and churches, with conservative virtues
Karina Bergmann Nominated for election: Copenhagen Municipality Party: Det Konservative Folkeparti (in Danish Det Konservative Folkeparti) Occupation: Communication consultant Education: Master in cross-cultural studies, University of Copenhagen, 2014 Marital status: Married to Jakob Tørring. Children: Eva Bergmann-Tørring (2020) Age: 36 Already a member of Copenhagen City Council, Karina Bergmann hopes to be re-elected on 16 […]
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 […]
CPH in full circle: from Scandi chic to gentrified neighborhoods and everything in between
Copenhagen is truly a city with several facades, to speak of a commonly used maxim, which many a travel journalist has probably used in depictions of cities around the world. As part of the Copenhagen edition of the Where to Go podcast, produced by the award-winning team behind the DK Eyewitness travel guides, I recently […]
“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 […]
The highest number of drownings in Finland since 2010
According to preliminary statistics from the Finnish Association for Swimming Education and Lifesaving (FSL), 10 people drowned in Finland in October. According to STT, five of the deaths recorded last month were related to water transport and one occurred during a diving incident. The circumstances of the other four are unclear. The FSL has identified […]
Countdown to Beijing 2022 | Function: A baker, a snowboarder, a dreamer
by sports writer Dong Yixing BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) – 17 is an age old enough for Shaun White to be the first person to win medals in both the Summer and Winter X Games, and for Chloe Kim to be the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal. But for Chinese snowboarder […]
Newt snap won the Finnish Nature Picture of the Year award
The underwater image, taken from a smooth water image, has been chosen as Finland’s nature image for 2021. According to the award committee, the image gave a unique insight into the exotic habitat of the watery, saying that the amphibian seems to be floating in space. "The landscape on the other side of the water […]
The young elderly are the least stressed of all
The results are based on the population survey “How are you?”, Where the Central Jutland Region is considered to provide a comprehensive picture of a national trend. Here, the curve of the population’s state of stress over decades resembles a hockey stick. It is at the top of the very young and then falls steadily […]
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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 […]
Animal knowledge of death challenges science
In recent years, however, there has been a shift in many researchers’ perceptions of how advanced animals can think. Several research studies indicate that some animals have a consciousness and possibly therefore also the ability to recognize death. Part of being aware of death is feeling sad when others die. Here, several observations point in […]
This week’s editorial: This is democracy at work
After 16 years in office, German Chancellor Mutti Merkel is retiring. We will miss her. She made the EU a stable place to live through financial crises, COVID-19 and an American president who annoyed her. An example for all of us We are proud of our border with Germany. Often called the happiest in the […]
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 […]
Expat view: My thoughts in Finland
Now that I look back at how my perception of Finland has changed over the years, I would like to share with foreigners tips on how to adapt and integrate faster: 1. Start learning Finnish as soon as possible! The Finnish language is difficult, but not impossible. Learning any language takes time and hard work, […]
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. […]
The Danes are world champions in motion
It shows the largest survey ever of the Danes’ movement habits, based on 163,000 answers. The study differs, in addition to thoroughness, from other previous studies by involving many forms of movement other than classical club sports. Bjarne Ibsen is behind the study “Denmark in Motion”, which, among other things, must provide good input to […]
Thank you, Copenhagen, for making everyone proud
Six years of hard work, commitment and – over the last 18 months – endless patience and incredible resilience resulted in Copenhagen 2021 WorldPride and EuroGames, the largest LGBTI + event ever in Scandinavia, and the world’s most significant this year. A big thank you to you all! From concerts in Fælledparken to tree inaugurations […]
What is it like to cross the fjord?
According to Morgunblaðið, there was an annual swimming event in Sæunnarsund in the Westfjords. It commemorates the heroic feat of the Sæunn cow who crossed the Önundarfjörður fjord in 1987. A total of twenty-eight people participated in this event, twenty-three of whom managed to swim from the Valþjófsdalur valley to the city of Flateyri – […]
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 […]
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 – EUROGAMES
Sports leader conference 16.-17. August; 08.00-21.30, 07.30-17.00; Copenhagen Conference Center, DGI Byen, Cph V; free registration at copenhagen2021.com The Sports Leader Conference is a conglomerate of panel discussions, workshops, speeches and interviews with the aim of making sport a more LGBTI + inclusive place. Chess Aug 20, Kulturhuset Island Brygge, Islands Brygge 18, Cph V; […]
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 […]
Copenhagen 2021: Top city for swimming
Just three years ago, CNN named Copenhagen the best city in the world for swimming, thanks to its city beaches and seafront waterfront. With crystal clear water and minimal salt content, a dip on a hot summer day is always highly recommended. But be warned: you can not just jump in anywhere: New rules allow […]
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. […]
