Tag: Switzerland
Finland retained the title of the happiest country for the sixth year in a row
After Finland, Denmark and Iceland are in the top three, and Israel and the Netherlands are in the top five. Other countries in the top ten are Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand. Germany fell two places from last year to 16th place, while the US, UK and France ranked 15th, 19th and 21st […]
Denmark is the second happiest country in the world – report
Happiest is a branch in Denmark. Hardly a day goes by without another headline referring to the Danes as the world’s happiest people. Meik Wiking is one of several writers who have made a career out of it. Not only has he written several bestselling books about the secret behind the Danes’ happiness, he is […]
More than 21 million people in Yemen need help, protection: UN chief
GENEVA – More than 21 million people – two out of three Yemeni children, women and men – need help and protection, said the UN chief. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke at a conference in Geneva – hosted by Switzerland and Sweden – where an appeal was made for US$4.3 billion to support the most […]
Donors pledge $1.2 billion in Yemen aid, far short of UN target
The United Nations collected $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid for Yemen, but the amount is far short of a $4.3 billion goal the United Nations set to help the war-torn country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a global donor conference in Geneva on Monday that the US would provide $444 million in humanitarian […]
International students can work while studying abroad, but regulations vary from country to country
According to the research, more than 6 million students studied abroad in 2019, which highlights the importance of the subject for students. Although some countries allow international students to work while studying, the number of hours allowed and the types of work may vary. In most cases, a work permit is required, and in some […]
UN Weekly Roundup: 18–24 February 2023
Editor’s note: Here’s a quick snapshot of what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the UN’s perch. One year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Last Friday marked one year since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. There were several meetings at UN headquarters during the week to […]
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka upsets Doha top seed Andrey Rublev
Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic took down Russian No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday in Doha. Rublev, who survived a third-set tiebreak to defeat Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor in the previous round, fired 10 aces but was unable to break Lehecka’s serve […]
Letter from HE Deniz Çakari, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey
The earthquakes have affected a large area that consists of 10 cities and is home to a total of 13.5 million people, i.e. almost a sixth of the country’s total population. To give you a better idea of the earthquake, the earthquake area is larger than several European countries, such as Austria, Switzerland or Bulgaria, […]
Lapland’s snow-free tourism focuses on the midnight sun and autumn colors
The tourism industry’s long-term goal is to increase Lapland’s reputation as a summer destination and improve the accessibility of Lapland’s destinations through new flights. All major tourist areas in Lapland, including Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Pohjoinen-Lappi and Ruka-Kuusamo, as well as Visit Finland, which promotes international tourism nationwide, are involved in the development of summer tourism. […]
WTA roundup: Top seeds roll in Dubai
The top two seeds in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships lost a combined three matches while prevailing in the second round on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates. No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning French Open and US Open champion, beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-1 and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of […]
Scholz pleads for tank
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to actually provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier […]
Scholz votes thanks to the appeal
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier this […]
Changes to reimbursement of the costs of treatment abroad
Parliament has approved the amendments to the law on cross-border healthcare. The changes apply to compensations paid by Kela without prior authorization for medical treatment performed in another EU or EEA country, Switzerland or Great Britain. Customers can seek treatment abroad with or without prior permission. Until these changes, Kela has reimbursed the costs of […]
Pak Foreign Office orders Pakistani embassies in European countries not to issue visas to Afghans
Islamabad [Pakistan]February 13 (ANI): Following an alleged visa scandal, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has ordered Pakistani embassies in European countries not to issue visas to Afghan nationals until further orders, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. According to ARY News, the Ministry of External Affairs issued instructions to all embassies across Europe to stop issuing visas to […]
Forward Zhang to miss China’s warm-up league match in Spain
GENEVA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese forward Zhang Linyan will miss a league match with Swiss women’s club Grasshopper Club Zurich in order to join his national team for four caps in Spain. “I can’t wait to play for the national team and see my Chinese teammates. I hope I can show what I’ve learned […]
Several nations are sending search and rescue teams to Trkiye
ANKARA – Several nations have dispatched search and rescue teams to southern Trkiye in the wake of two deadly earthquakes that hit 10 provinces. Azerbaijan was the first country to send a team shortly after a Level 4 alert was declared that included a call for international aid in the quake-hit areas. More than 400 […]
Finnair will stop selling flights on all flights at the end of February
“Vehicle and advance purchases have become a less important service among our customers” explained Valtteri halfDirector of Finnair’s product offering. Halve reminded that the airline announced its decision to end in-flight sales on its intra-EU flights almost three years ago. The purpose of the decision was to reduce the total weight of the aircraft and […]
Cost of attending an international school in Copenhagen on par with private education fees paid by the British in the 1980s
The cheapest international school in Copenhagen costs only 3,665 US dollars per year in fees, according to International Schools Databasewhich puts it on par with the amount typically demanded by a British private school in the early 1980s. Between 1991 and 2016, private school fees in the UK rose by 550 per cent, far outstripping […]
World Economic Forum ’23: Participants braced for profound systemic transformation
It says a lot about this gathering that the managing directors and chairmen of most of Denmark’s largest companies – including the managers responsible for Mærsk, Carlsberg, DSV, Lego Group, Novo Nordisk, PensionDenmark, Vestas and Ørsted – will be present, but they won’t even be considered VIPs. So it’s no wonder snipers can be seen […]
Marin heads to Davos when the new defense minister visits Sweden and Estonia
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) is participating in the WEF conference in Switzerland for the second time with three other ministers.
WHO criticizes China for ‘underrepresenting’ COVID-19 cases, ‘narrow’ definition of infected deaths
Geneva [Switzerland]Jan 6 (ANI): World Health Organization officials, who have grappled with Beijing’s tight controls on data access throughout the pandemic, have grown increasingly vocal in their demands for reliable information as a major outbreak rips through China’s urban centers in the wake of an abrupt easing of disease controls last month, CNN reported. The […]
European companies were happy to welcome business delegations from China
© Provided by Xinhua “The willingness and eagerness shown by European companies and institutions for stronger cooperation with China convinced me that economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe will cover more areas and be more inclusive,” said Liu Senbao, head of the Zhenjiang delegation . FRANKFURT, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Business delegations from […]
Changes to Kela benefits in 2023
The age limit to qualify for the so-called unemployment path to retirement will be raised and those born in 1965 or later will no longer be eligible for any additional days of unemployment allowance. Reimbursements from Kela will no longer be available for most examinations and treatments ordered by doctors practising in the private sector. […]
Life expectancy in the US drops to lowest in a generation
The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of opioid overdose deaths reduced life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row in 2021, with a child born that year expected to live 76.4 years, the lowest since 1996. according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and […]
5 Swiss who nobly served Russia
Some of them were tutors to Russia’s royal heirs, while others helped rebuild Moscow after it was burned down by the French. Still others crushed the enemies of their new homeland on the battlefield. 1. Domenico Trezzini Nadezhda Pivovarova (CC BY-SA) The architect and engineer Domenico Andrea Trezzini was working on building forts in Denmark […]
Flights between Akureyri and Switzerland
One of Switzerland’s leading airlines, Edelweiss Air, will start scheduled flights from Zurich to Akureyri this summer. Flights to Akureyri will be on Friday evenings, and the return to Zurich will be an overnight flight. Edelweiss has been flying to Keflavík for a long time, and this winter, for the first time, it offered winter […]
Voters everywhere made the world a safer place in 2022
The election results in the year now ending give cause for hope for democracy, which Alan Austin reports. AUSTRALIA, Brazil, Malaysia and Colombia all voted in reformist governments this year, after years of corrupt conservative right-wing rule. Progressive governments returned with strong mandates in Portugal, Malta and Denmark. Women were elected national leaders for the […]
Major EU funding was awarded to a research project led by HUS Helsinki University Hospital, which investigates the role of systemic endotoxemia as a cause of chronic inflammation in arthritis
The EU’s main goal was to develop a personal plan to reduce chronic inflammation and prevent the transition from health to disease. “In this project, we aim to investigate the relationship between gut microbiota, gut permeability and systemic endotoxemia. We also aim to understand their role as promoters of disease onset and disease activity in […]
Explainer: UN Nature Summit puts industry on alert to reveal more
Montreal – Industry executives have joined activists and negotiators from nearly 200 countries at this month’s United Nations Nature Summit in Montreal, where negotiations for a global pact to protect nature could lead to tougher disclosure requirements for companies. Sectors such as mining, agriculture, oil and fashion are being scrutinized at the COP15 talks, due […]
EXPLAINER-UN Nature Summit puts industry on alert to reveal more
Montreal – Industry executives have joined activists and negotiators from nearly 200 countries at this month’s United Nations Nature Summit in Montreal, where negotiations for a global pact to protect nature could lead to tougher disclosure requirements for companies. Sectors such as mining, agriculture, oil and fashion are being scrutinized at the COP15 talks, due […]
Changes to compensation for private medical expenses
Kela continues to reimburse for private examinations and treatments necessary for mental health and oral health, which are ordered by a psychiatrist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dentist. Tests made by a psychologist can also be replaced. Other treatments and examinations are no longer covered by Kela’s compensation. Procedures performed by doctors are also excluded […]
Countries in the Middle East have the world’s most powerful passports
The United Arab Emirates has risen to the top of the rankings for unrestricted access to countries around the world UAE nationals now use the world’s most powerful passport and have easy visitor access to all but 9% of the world’s countries, according to the latest Passport Index rankings by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton […]
Right now: Portugal-Switzerland in the World Cup round of 16
FootballMen’s World Cup Round of 1620.00 Portugal-Switzerland (Andreas Matz and Jon Persson) Program managers: Peter Ahnberg and Sigge Sanner
US approves yet another missile sale to NATO hope
The move comes amid a wave of proposed arms deals with European allies in recent weeks The US State Department has approved another multimillion-dollar missile sale to Finland, the third in the past month, agreeing to send hundreds of axis-launched munitions to the Nordic country as it seeks membership in the NATO alliance. The Defense […]
US approves another missile sale to NATO claimants
The move comes amid a wave of proposed arms deals with European allies in recent weeks The US State Department has approved another multimillion-dollar missile sale to Finland, the third in the past month, agreeing to send hundreds of axis-launched munitions to the Nordic country as it seeks membership in the NATO alliance. The Defense […]
“Europe is not strong enough Finland
Western countries should strengthen defense as the conflict in Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has suggested Western European countries would be in a dangerous place now if it weren’t for the role the US is playing in the Ukraine conflict, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin claimed on Friday. She also urged Helsinki’s partners to […]
Right now: Serbia and Switzerland settle for round of 16 spot
19.00-22.00 approx Soccer World Cup group stage20.00 Serbia-Switzerland (Christian Olsson and Johan Elmander)20.00 Cameroon-Brazil (Susanna Andrén) Program managers: Linn Nenzén and William Waldetoft TABLE for the final round:1) Brazil 6 points (+3)2) Switzerland 3 (+/-0)-–3) Cameroon 1 (-1)4) Serbia 1 (-2) CONDITIONS: Brazil already ready for the round of 16. A point tonight secures the […]
University students can now pay the 2023 healthcare fee to Kela
The fee for the entire calendar year, i.e. spring and fall semester 2023, can be paid at the same time. Students are not billed for the fee, but are expected to pay it on their own initiative. The payment due date is determined based on the date the student has registered as a participant. For […]
Sport Round-Up: Everything is still on the line for Denmark at the WC 2022
If, for example, Denmark beats Australia 1-0 and Tunisia wins 2-1, the Danes and Tunisians end up with the same number of points, goal difference and number of goals scored and conceded. Because Denmark and Tunisia played 0-0 in the opening match, fair play points will be decisive. Both are sitting on four yellow cards […]
Right now: Portugal-Uruguay
Monday 28 November 17.00-22.00 approx FootballWC men’s group stage17.00 Brazil-Switzerland (Susanna Andrén and Jon Persson)20.00 Portugal-Uruguay (Andreas Matz and Johan Elmander) Program managers: Johan Bengts and Gustav Jakobsson
Right now: Brazil without Neymar face Switzerland
Monday 28 November 17.00-22.00 approx FootballWC men’s group stage17.00 Brazil-Switzerland (Susanna Andrén and Jon Persson)20.00 Portugal-Uruguay (Andreas Matz and Johan Elmander) Program managers: Johan Bengts and Gustav Jakobsson
Danish news: Close to 20 teenagers arrested for selling hash in Christiania in just 80 days
An increasing number of young people, generally aged 15-18, are selling weed on Pusher Street in Christiania. Between September 1 and November 21, Copenhagen Police arrested 17 such people for selling hashish, according to Berlingske. Fear that they cannot escape the environment“Someone has released a handbrake,” noted Police Inspector Tommy Laursen. “In the past, Christians […]
"This result takes us forward": COP27 climate summit ends to help vulnerable countries
Against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, COP27 resulted in countries reaching a package of decisions that reaffirmed their commitment to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. The package also strengthened countries’ actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change, as well as […]
COP27 breakthrough underlines Denmark’s status as a green pioneer
Ahead of the UN climate conference in 2022 hosted by Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh from 7-18 November, the example of Denmark and Scotland – with their pledges to donate ‘Loss and Damage’ funds to the developing countries most affected by climate change – was always going to play heavily on the delegates’ minds. And […]
Fossil fuel projects increase despite warnings from scientists
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom, […]
Multinational companies open new gas plants, despite climate change warnings
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom, […]
World Cup 2022: Will the hosts of Qatar be …
There is one thing we can all be sure of: this World Cup will be like no other. And most of that boils down to the choice of Qatar, the first debutant hosts of the World Cup since Italy in 1934 and the organizers of the shortest tournament (just 29 days) since Argentina in 1978. […]
Greta Thunberg calls for the downfall of capitalism
The teenage climate activist also blamed “racism” for warming the planet Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg has turned her attention to the political arena, calling for the downfall of capitalism, which she claimed is responsible for climate change. The 19-year-old climate campaigner launched his book – ‘The Climate Book’ – in London on Sunday night, telling […]
VR: Long-distance traffic returned to the pre-pandemic level after a record July
Its profitability improved primarily because the number of trips made on long-distance trains increased by almost 45 percent from the previous year – exceeding the level before the coronavirus pandemic. In July, 17 percent more trips were made than before the pandemic, and two percent more in August-September. “The number of long-distance trips rose to […]
Forget parallel society: Is the ghetto plan stuck in a parallel universe?
On September 11, Denmark’s neighbors crossed the Øresund to the polls. A right-wing bloc has now emerged with a majority in the Swedish parliament, depriving Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats of their position at the head of the government. However, it was the days and weeks before the election that revealed the […]
Q&A: Arduino founder Massimo Banzi
Massimo Banzi is an interaction designer, educator, open source hardware pioneer and TED speaker. His background is in electrical engineering, but he spent most of his early career as a software architect before spending four years at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea as an assistant professor. Below are excerpts from the interview. HT: Your name […]
Ukraine says situation ‘critical’ after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging “critical” risk to its electricity grid after multiple Russian air strikes targeted energy facilities across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow’s repeated bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country’s power facilities as winter approaches. Read our blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. This […]
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul rally in Stockholm
American eighth-seeded Tommy Paul shook off a tight first-set loss to beat Swedish wildcard Leo Borg 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round on Tuesday at the Stockholm Open. Paul, ranked No. 31 in the world, fell behind early to Borg, ranked No. 577. But he took care of business, winning 26 of 38 total […]
Denmark named among the top countries for young professionals
Denmark is one of the world’s best countries for young professionals, according to a new ranking by the American job platform Lensa. Especially with regard to the recent global cost of living crisis, it seems that good career opportunities and financial security are more important than ever for young graduates on the fringes of the […]
Architecture speaks – The international lecture series on contemporary architecture continues online
Program 2022-2023 Architecture Speaks: Andrew WaughWednesday 2 November 2022, 13:15–14:30 (UTC+2) Andrew Waugh is the founding director of Waugh Thistleton Architects, dedicated to delivering beautiful buildings and places that recognize their impact on the environment. He is a globally known representative of low-impact architecture and innovative construction, lobbies and lectures internationally to communicate the urgent […]
Mediterranean diet not linked to reduced risk of dementia: Study
Washington [US]Oct 13 (ANI): Several studies suggest that a person’s risk of dementia can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, but the results of a new study suggest that two diets including the Mediterranean diet are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The study was published in Neurology, the medical journal of […]
The energy crisis is blamed when Sweden scraps sports paradise
Sweden has backed out of hosting November’s snowboard and freeski World Cup events Swedish officials say rising energy bills, inflation and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are partly to blame for the decision to pull out of hosting a Big Air World Cup event, which was scheduled to begin next month in Falun. The Swedish […]
Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries will gather in Prague on Thursday to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German […]
Emmanuel Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries are gathering Thursday in Prague to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German Chancellor […]
Bangladesh is demanding recognition of the 1971 genocide committed by Pakistan at the UN
Dhaka [Bangladesh]October 5 (ANI): Bangladesh Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Sanchita Haque has demanded recognition of the 1971 genocide committed by the Pakistan Army. While addressing a side event at the United Nations on Monday, Haque said: “The Government of Bangladesh has declared March 25 as Genocide Day. Bangladesh condemns genocide committed […]
The UN’s fiscal policy for advanced economies risks global recession
geneva – UN economists are warning that the monetary and fiscal policies of advanced economies risk plunging the world into a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, has issued its 2022 annual trade and development report. The authors of the report warn that the world […]
Russia announces Iran match
The two nations’ football teams are due to meet in November The Russian men’s national football team has announced upcoming friendlies against Kyrgyzstan and Iran, with the latter likely to take place in Tehran, according to reports. Russian teams at all levels remain banned from UEFA and FIFA competitions following the start of Moscow’s military […]
Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risk of cancer in humans: Study
Barcelona [Spain]Sep 6 (ANI): People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an elevated risk of cancer, according to a major study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. A second study showed that OSA was also linked to a decline in processing ability in the elderly; in particular, those aged […]
Expat Finns: Military service offers greater connection to Finland
Every year, dozens of dual Finnish nationals living abroad complete military service in Finland. "Yes, I do definitely feel a stronger connection to Finland and more responsibility as well. That if anything was to happen over there, I would feel compelled to help in whatever capacity I could," Oliver Boosey, a dual Finnish-British national told […]
Denmark rated one of the best countries in Europe for cycle paths
It has undoubtedly been a great cycling summer for Denmark: the spillover effect of Jonas Vingegaard winning the Tour de France and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig winning the Tour of Scandinavia has led a record number of young people to join cycling clubs. For example, Holstebro Cykelklub now has 35 youth members compared to fewer than […]
Prime Minister of Finland: EU should restrict Russian tourism
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has demanded an EU-wide decision to limit the access of Russian tourists to the Schengen countries. The Prime Minister commented for the first time on an issue that has been discussed a lot in Finland in recent weeks. “It is not right that while Russia is waging an aggressive, brutal […]
The Premier League star at the center of the Albanian mafia gambling scandal
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka has been named in reports of alleged match-fixing Investigators probing Granit Xhaka’s yellow card for Arsenal against Leeds United last season are also probing an alleged criminal conspiracy involving a former professional already convicted of match-fixing and the Albanian mafia. The FA launched an investigation after becoming aware of suspicious play towards […]
Up to 900 firefighters are fighting a forest fire in the Czech Republic
PRAGUE, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — As many as 900 firefighters are battling a fire in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the Czech Republic, the local fire and rescue service said Monday. 200 tankers, 18 helicopters and five planes have been deployed to deal with the fire, which has now raged for nine days. It has […]
Forest fire in the Czech Republic under control: fire rescue service
PRAGUE, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The forest fire that has raged for 9 days in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the north of the Czech Republic was brought under control, the country’s Fire Rescue Service (FRS CR) said on Monday evening. “We have the outbreaks fully under control. But our work is not over, […]
Copenhagen serves the most expensive espressos in Europe
Most people are aware The Economist’s Big Mac Index: an indication of purchasing power parity worldwide. It also helps explain why wages have to be much higher in certain countries. In Denmark, by spending the equivalent of 50 dollars in local currency, you can afford to buy nine of the burgers against 30 in index […]
Bittersweet EC 2022 aftermath: England’s success could mean Danish misery
Danish fans watched England win a tense extra-time tie against Germany yesterday and given their history with their southern neighbours, it’s a fair bet they’ll be rooting for the Lionesses. However, there is a sting in the story. The postponement of Euro 2021 to July 2022 has given UEFA a smaller window than usual for […]
Valieva doping case development is expected ‘soon
The Russian figure skater was engulfed in a scandal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chairman Witold Banka has said he expects a hearing in Russia into the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to be held “soon”. Valieva emerged as the biggest story at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February […]
Denmark among the world’s richest nations, but high tax rates limit it to #10
Denmark is the tenth best country in the world for acquiring wealth, according to a comparison made by Tipalti. It assessed working environments and benefits in nearly 40 countries, mainly in the OECD, taking into account average annual working hours, average annual wages, tax rates and average pension assets. Top drawer for working hoursDenmark was […]
From now on, university students who are covered by social security in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or Great Britain do not have to pay the student healthcare fee
The national application of the EU social security regulation (883/2004) was changed so that now also student health services for university students fall within the scope of the regulation. According to EU regulations on social security for persons moving between EU countries, you can only be covered by the social security of one country at […]
WTA recap: Anett Kontaveit cruises into Hamburg quarterfinals
Top seed Anett Kontaveit won 6-3, 6-2 over Rebecca Peterson of Sweden on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Hamburg European Open in Germany. Kontaveit, Estonia, broke Peterson’s service five times during his victory. She meets German Andrea Petkovic on Thursday. Fourth seed Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus scored a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aleksandra […]
Ireland closes borders on non-Ukrainian refugees
DUBLIN – Ireland has been forced to close its visa-free open borders to refugees after it ran out of beds for Ukrainian refugees last week. Ireland has received more than 43,000 refugees since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February. However, officials said so many beds are now occupied by refugees from other countries that […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Sweden, the Netherlands go to QFs after registering thumping wins
Corduroy [UK]July 18 (ANI): A position by Manchester City star Filippa Angeldahl helped Sweden reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship 2022 after defeating Portugal 5-0 in Leigh Sports Village on Sunday. Sweden took the lead in the 21st minute when Filippa Angeldal knocked in from close range a corner from Jonna Andersson. She followed […]
Does Denmark’s moderate share of foreigners reduce its attractiveness to international workers?
Every fourth person in the Capital Region is non-Danish, which divided means that 15 percent of Copenhageners are what Danes like to call ‘immigrants’ (immigrants from non-western countries and their descendants) and 10 percent are western foreigners: expats, lifetime deaths, love refugees etc. But go outside the capital, and that share is drastic to the […]
Ladies’ European Championship 2022: Netherlands cruises to the top with 3-2 win over Portugal, Sweden record for first tournament win
Corduroy [UK]July 14 (ANI): Danielle van de Donk’s fantastic goal gave the Netherlands a crucial 3-2 victory over Portugal in their Group C match at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday, helping the defending champions to reach the top of the group table. Damaris Egurrola gave the Dutch, a team suffering from injury and illness, a […]
Hear Sweden – Switzerland in the European Football Championship
Sweden’s football ladies are favorites in tonight’s match against Switzerland in the second group game match in the European Football Championship. “Sweden must be prepared to face a Swiss team that will defend itself with all players,” says Radiosport’s football expert Richard Henriksson. Hear the match live from 18.00 in Sportextra P4.
The left-wing coalition gets little support for the “millionaires’ tax” proposal
The information service of the Parliament’s library calculated the tax revenue for the party by more than 500 million euros at 0.5 percent interest. The Left Alliance argued that the tax would be a way to narrow the growing wealth gap in Finland, and highlighted that the richest 10 percent have almost half (49.6%) of […]
To avoid an environment of bullying, are Prince Christian’s people seriously considering the British private school system?
Most internationals, especially Britons, are often struck by how little bullying there is in schools in Denmark. Hardly any nickname or nicknames, or loud cheers when someone drops a plate, instead it’s all empathy and equality. Any conversation that compares notes with Danish parents tends to reflect David Mamet’s legendary remarks to the 1986 film […]
Right now: Blatter and Platini are free
Former United Nations Secretary-General Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been acquitted of fraud and corruption, according to AFP. The judges were acquitted in a court in Bellinzona, Switzerland. Hear Radiosport’s Richard Henriksson comment on the verdict.
Hockey player defends that he signed for the Russian team despite national suspension
Janis Kalnins has agreed with KHL club Amur Khabarovsk and will probably no longer represent Latvia as a result Latvian goalkeeper Janis Kalnins will be suspended from his country’s national ice hockey team after signing a contract with the Continental Hockey League (KHL) club Amur Khabarovsk, and has stated that he made the decision for […]
Iran knows rivals at the 2023 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran was drawn in Group A of the 2023 IHF World Championship for men along with Spain, Montenegro and Chile. – Sports news – The three best teams in each group advance to the main round, which consists of four groups – and the two best teams in the main round then […]
Only 15% of the world enjoys free expression of information
A British group says that their latest study of worldwide freedom of expression shows that only 15% of the world’s population lives where people can receive or share information freely. In its Global Expression Report 2022, Article19, an international human rights organization, said that in authoritarian nations such as China, Myanmar and Russia, and in […]
2022 Tour de France: There’s no race like home!
It’s one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. When it comes to cycling, nothing else comes close. It’s the Tour de France and it’s here in Denmark. What started as a marketing stunt for a French newspaper is now an event that some say transcends sport. It’s a celebration of history, a […]
The biggest show on earth
Copenhagen is no stranger to streets that are crowded with tourists and locals – especially in the summer. And it will not be any different on July 1, when eager Danes with a passion for cycling stand along the city streets to watch the first stage of the Tour de France: the time trial prologue. […]
Finland’s competitiveness ranking rises to a 17-year high
In the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking published on Wednesday, Finland has achieved its highest ranking since 2005. The survey assesses economies, for example, on the basis of their attractiveness for foreign investment. Finland rose to eighth out of 63 countries, the neighbor Norway to the ninth and the United States the tenth. Denmark topped the […]
Denmark tops the global competitiveness index for the first time
Strong economy during pandemicDenmark has flirted with first place in the last five years, where they became number three in 2021, number two in 2020, eighth in 2019 and sixth in 2018. According to WCC, Denmark’s rise to the top of the rankings is due to a sharp rise in the country’s economic results during […]
Finland at centre of multimillion dollar UN sustainable housing scandal
Finland has become embroiled in a scandal involving a United Nations project in which tens of millions of dollars were invested into a flagship sustainable housing programme. The project was operating out of an office in downtown Helsinki. A UN audit revealed that up to 60 million dollars was allocated to a single partner company […]
Denmark among the best EU countries for bathing water quality
Not in pole positionLooking across Europe, 84.7 percent of its 21,859 bathing resorts were considered to be of excellent quality. Poland is at the bottom of the list, ahead of Slovakia, Hungary, Estonia and Albania. Other notables with an above-average EU score included Germany (7th), Finland (11th) and Spain (13th). Sweden, France, Ireland, Switzerland and […]
Denmark named the world’s most sustainable country
India in the pitIt was an all-European affair at the top, with the UK, Finland, Malta and Sweden completing the top five, with Luxembourg, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland and Iceland leading the rest of the top 10. Other notables included Germany (13), Australia (17), Norway (20), Japan (25), USA (43), Canada (49), South Korea (63), Mexico […]
More than 550 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported: UN
The majority of reported cases have been sexual encounters between men, and these communities seek to inform their members of the risks and preventative actions that can be taken. “But we all need to work hard to combat stigma, which is not only wrong, it can also prevent people from seeking treatment, making it harder […]
Switzerland puts the brakes on Denmark’s shipment of military vehicles to Ukraine
Switzerland has vetoed Denmark’s request to supply Swiss-made military vehicles to Ukraine, with reference to the country’s policy of neutrality not to supply weapons to conflict areas. According to OLFIthe Danish media focused on defense and security policy, the decision to send about 20 Piranha three-man cars to Ukraine was made as far back as […]
Significant EU funding for HUS’s Helsinki University Hospital-led research project on the long-term effects of COVID-19
The number of patients with long-term effects of COVID-19 infection is increasing worldwide. Therefore, it is important to identify and understand the mechanisms underlying persistent symptoms and use this better understanding to provide adequate care to patients. This is the aim of the Long Covid project led by HUS. The research material generated during the […]
Turkey issues a strong warning to Germany and France
Ambassadors from the two European countries were called to Ankara due to Kurdistan Workers’ Party meetings Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned ambassadors from Germany and France to issue a protest note over the unhindered activity of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in their countries. Ankara warned all NATO members, and especially Finland and Sweden, who […]
Explanation: Expensive fuel restricts road trips and restaurant visits in Finland
Almost 40 percent of Finns are worried about rising energy prices, according to a survey by YouGov, a British market research and data analytics company. Respondents over the age of 45 said they were most concerned about energy price increases. At the same time, 23 percent of respondents said they had changed their daily habits […]
Finland may have given up face masks too early, Lindén says
“But I would have liked the mask to continue to be used at least until May.” The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) abandoned its extensive mask recommendation in mid-April. According to Lindén, the decision was sudden and surprising. “It almost immediately stopped using the mask,” he told the newspaper. Lindén has seen a […]
