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…
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…