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The United States adds three Finnish companies to Russia’s blacklist
According to the US Department of Commerce, three Finnish companies have been part of a supply chain that supplies components to a St. Petersburg company that manufactures drones for Russian military intelligence.
Finland’s largest trade union will start a demonstration against the state budget next week with regional walkouts and demonstrations
The campaign of SAK, the confederation of trade unions, is organized as a protest against the budget cuts planned by the government.
The porn explosion on Onlyfans – The couple who put up with everything | Part 2/3
Therese and Alexander sell a lot of custom-made material to their followers on the site Onlyfans. – Many people ask what are our borders, what do you do? But so far we haven’t said no to anything. We are very open and think everything is fun, says Therese. Revolution or road to prostitution? Porn has…
The Minister of Finance presents the budget: “The recession will be felt”
The state budget for next year is now being presented. The sum of the reforms in the budget comes to SEK 39 billion. Ekot broadcasts directly.
Wednesday papers: The budget deficit grows, the storm arrives and the airport walkout ends
Next year, the Finnish government will take over state accounting to balance the state’s debt of almost 11.5 billion euros.
News: Unexpected employee walkout at Helsinki-Vantaa airport affects all flights
“Due to downtime of the ground handling staff, the delivery of luggage is delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience,” reads the message on the airport’s screens. At this stage, it is expected that the employees would return to their duties tomorrow in their turn, says union secretary Sami Rajala from IAU. “This matter is still…
University of Helsinki students participate in state budget cuts
Dozens of students started a demonstration on the main campus of the University of Helsinki on Tuesday when the government’s budget negotiations began.
Monday’s papers: Niinistö’s warning, Saudi money and new school staff
Domestic movements investigate the relations between Finland and the United States, the interests of Saudi Arabia in Finland, and new coaches for schools.
The weather in Finland varies from summer to snowy this week
“Sunday’s low pressure system will take some of the heat with it.” Between Monday and Tuesday, warm and humid air will enter the southern and central parts of the country from the Baltic. The rainy front will reach the west coast on Tuesday around noon and the eastern parts of the country late on Wednesday.…
Hear Magdalena and Jimmy’s crazy duel during art breaks
In addition, we are happy to state that both Katherine and David have been nominated for this year’s presenter by the Radio Academy. Who do you choose to vote for? https://radiokademin.org/rosta/ In this podcast you meet David Druid and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk…
Electric car vs petrol car – this is what you need to know
Alexander Norén “You make a statement with the car you drive” We Bilägare’s Tommy Wahlström and SVT’s economic commentator Alexander Norén talk about which type of car is the least costly in the long run. And answers listeners who reacted to the last program when we talked about electricity, petrol, diesel and gas – a…
MS report: North Korea hacked Finland’s defense industry
The report stated that North Korean cyber intelligence units have targeted defense companies in Brazil, the Czech Republic, Italy, Norway, Poland and Finland.
Two Finnish companies were added to Russia’s sanctions list
In the list compiled by the US Treasury, it was stated that Finnish companies have delivered “various electronics” to Russia.
The porn explosion on Onlyfans – Eweline sells porn from the living room | Part 1/3
For almost three years have Eveline made a living by selling images and videos with sexual content to his followers on the site Onlyfans. It’s everything from specially commissioned so-called dickrating videos, where followers have sent a picture of their own penis which Eweline then reviews, to videos where she instructs a follower on how…
The new budget assumes an increase in property tax revenues by ISK 3.5 billion
During Tuesday’s budget briefing, Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson stressed the need to increase Treasury revenues while advocating fiscal restraint to counter inflation. He revealed a multi-pronged approach for the coming year, which will include streamlining state institutions to achieve targeted savings of ISK 17 billion, revising road taxes to take into account the increase in…
The Jonestown Sect
The year is 1978. A picture taken from a helicopter shows neat rows of corpses in colorful clothes. Some of them are holding hands. All were members of the Peoples Temple, a Christian political organization from the United States, which only a few years earlier had moved from California to the jungles of South America.…
So was Ursula von der Leyen’s speech to the Union – wants to enlarge the EU faster
On Wednesday, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, gave her annual speech in Strasbourg on the state of the Union. During her speech, she told, among other things, about the tough crises the Union has dealt with, such as the corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine. And that she wants…
The Hanken School of Economics rose to 46th place in the global master’s program ranking
Principal Ingmar Björkman expressed his pride and stated: “We are very proud and happy that our position in the ranking list increased by so many points from last year, when we were ranked 62. This is proof that we are on the right track and that Hanken’s master’s program is of a high standard even…
Swedish citizen imprisoned in Iran for crimes: spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman of the Iranian judiciary said that a Swedish citizen has been imprisoned in Iran for committing crimes. – Social/Cultural News – Masoud Setayeshi said at a press conference on Tuesday that the Swedish citizen has been charged with committing crimes in Iran. He noted that a preliminary investigation has been…
Environmental Protection Agency alerted due to cargo ship failure
The Vera D cargo ship leased from Portugal broke down on its way to Reykjavik. An oil slick was found near the ship’s hull and the Coast Guard was notified. According to Eddy Rutar Björnsdóttir, Eimskip’s communications manager, it is unclear how the accident occurred, but it is under investigation by the Transport Accident Investigation…
Right now: Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren is holding a press conference
There is currently a press conference in Fagersta due to the outbreak of swine fever last week. In addition to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren, state epizootologist Karl Ståhl and representatives of the Swedish Agricultural Agency and Fagersta municipality participate. During the morning, Kullgren met with the chairman of Sweden’s pig entrepreneurs, forest owners,…
Right now: Seven positive cases of African swine fever confirmed
SVA, the state’s veterinary medical institution, now announces that the samples from the carcasses that were sampled on Saturday have been analyzed and that there are now seven positive cases of African swine fever in wild boar. Yesterday, Saturday, two new cases were confirmed and thus a total of three cases. Today, Sunday, SVA writes…
VR starts restructuring negotiations, 80 jobs at risk
The state-owned rail company said the changes were necessary to safeguard its competitiveness because of its difficult financial situation.
SDP MPs oppose the government in the racism vote
MPs have returned to work this week after a summer-long dispute over previous racist statements by government ministers.
State gambling company Veikkaus is expecting 240 job layoffs
The company’s restructuring negotiations concern all 825 employees.
Ministry of Finance: Finland can curb government debt
The ministry believes that Finland will be able to manage its national debt, even though the state will borrow another ten billion euros.
Thursday’s papers: Parliament’s deep division, labor market obstacles, prevention of drug-related deaths
The debate in Parliament about the government’s anti-racism statement deepened the confrontation on the issue, writes Ilta-Sanomat.
A woman has died after falling off a cliff in Vopnafjörður
As reported by Vísir, a woman in her twenties fell off a cliff in Vopnafjörður yesterday. An investigation into this incident is underway. A statement on the matter was issued by the East Iceland Police Department. Authorities received a report of the accident at 4am and then found the woman on the beach below the…
The boxing mafia
The search warrant states that “in addition to drug smuggling, they have been involved in money laundering, weapons smuggling and murder”. In connection with the search, heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s advisor disappears. The reason is that the cartel leader and adviser are one and the same person, Daniel Kinahan. The program was made in the…
Governing coalition leaders meet to discuss equality in wake of racism scandals
The governing coalition parties are negotiating amongst themselves the contents of an official government statement outlining its stance on racism, after a summer of scandals.
Så ska Nato försvara Europa
Det beskrivs som de mest omfattande försvarsplanerna sedan kalla kriget, fyra tusen hemligstämplade sidor som Nato enats om och som handlar om hur medlemsstaternas territorier ska försvaras. Hör om hur Nato-området i Europa delas upp i regioner och om osäkerheten kring var Sverige kommer att ingå. Från de nordiska ländernas försvarsmakterna finns önskemål om en…
Finland negotiating Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States
The agreement will dictate the specifics regarding the stationing of US troops in Finland for military exercises and overall preparedness, which would be the first instance of an extended foreign military presence in Finland during peacetime.
Wednesday's papers: TikTok influence, Tampere real estate and school starting
TikTok is especially influential among young people, but one political party in Finland has a larger audience there than others.
Mika Aaltola announces presidential bid
The political outsider is trying to distance himself from party politics in an effort to become Finland’s head of state.
Därför åtalas machogurun Andrew Tate för människohandel
Lyxbilar, cigarrer och champagne riskerar att bytas mot ett långt fängelsestraff för Andrew Tate i den kommande rättegången i Rumänien. Hör Carl-Johan Ulvenäs, programledare på P3 ID, om Tates budskap och varför han blivit en sån maktfaktor bland unga män. Programledare: Martin Wicklin Gäst: Carl-Johan Ulvenäs, programledare P3 ID Producent: Kim Hessius och Irma Norrman Med…
Just nu: Donald Trump åtalas efter försök att påverka valresultatet
USA:s expresident Donald Trump åtalas för inblandning i försök att undergräva valresultatet i valet 2020. Hör Ekots utsända på plats i Washington DC. Åtalet leds av den särskilde utredaren Jack Smith som tidigare åtalat Donald Trump för hans hantering av sekretessbelagda dokument.
Survey: Half of Finns would welcome more workers from other EU countries
About 10 per cent of would like to see fewer workers from other parts of the 27-country bloc in their home municipality and nearby regions. Over two-fifths (43%) of respondents said they would accept more international students than currently, while almost two-fifths (39%) said they would accept the same number of international students as currently.…
Russian property owners seek help from Niinistö
More than 700 Russians who own real estate in Finland have signed a petition for the easing of entry restrictions.
Jordan condemns the burning of the Koran in Denmark
AMMAN, July 22 (Xinhua) — Jordan’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the burning of the Muslim holy book Quran in the Danish capital Copenhagen. The ministry labeled the move “an act of hatred and a form of Islamophobia” that incited violence against religions, according to a ministry statement. The ministry also reiterated its criticism and…
Iran demands urgent meeting with OIC foreign ministers? Advice
Tehran, SANA- Iran has called an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) regarding the desecration of the Holy Quran. “If the Swedish government does not take effective measures immediately regarding the issue of insulting the Holy Quran, the Islamic countries must react strongly against Sweden and…
Jordan calls Swedish charge d’affairs to protest desecration of the Koran
AMMAN, July 21 (Xinhua) — Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for the Swedish accusation of the recent hazing of the Koran in Stockholm. “This is an expression of a culture of hatred and a strong provocation of the feelings of about 2 billion Muslims, which cannot be justified at all under freedom of…
Lebanon condemns the attack on the Koran in Stockholm
BEIRUT, July 21 (Xinhua) — Lebanon on Friday condemned an attack on the Koran in Stockholm, saying “it constitutes a continuous violation of the feelings and dignity of Muslims.” In a statement from Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish authorities were asked to take appropriate measures to stop all actions that deepen feelings of…
Finland must give a clear signal that foreign workers are welcome, says Nokia’s director
Half of the technology giant’s recently recruited employees in Finland are from abroad, CEO Pekka Lundmark stated.
The Islamic community in Finland demands concrete actions from the government "zero tolerance" about racism
A total of 26 Islamic congregations and organizations signed the joint statement.
The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees a weak first two quarters, a possible strong second half
Bank experts were cautiously optimistic that the slowdown in inflation in the United States and Europe could lead to a better final year.
Chinese girls football teams from small counties to participate in 2023 Gothia Cup
HAIKOU, July 15 (Xinhua) — A Chinese under-12 girls soccer team from Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, South China’s Hainan Province, will participate in the 2023 Gothia Cup in Sweden. “We face many challenges in this tournament, but the most important thing for us is to dare to face it and overcome the difficulties.…
Speaker Halla-aho is considering calling the parliament from the summer break for the Purra debate
Jussi Halla-aho (Suomalaiset) stated that if the parliamentary group belonging to the government coalition joined the opposition’s demand, he would have to falter.
Finland must do more to achieve the emission targets, the ministry’s report states
Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased last year, but experts emphasized that the time to fulfill EU obligations is running out.
Coalition partner SPP will convene a parliamentary group to discuss the situation in Purra
The leader of the Swedish People’s Party has previously stated that if the government wants to function properly, it should be clear that there is no place for racism.
Nurse from Landspítali acquitted. The prosecution appealed against the verdict
The prosecution appealed against the acquittal of Steina Árnadóttir, a nurse from Landspítali. She was acquitted of the charge of causing the death of a patient in the hospital’s psychiatric ward two years ago, as it was not proven that she had done so premeditated. This was confirmed by Vilhjálmur H. Vilhjálmsson, Steina’s defender, in…
American Finns welcome Biden to Helsinki
Henrik Rinne and Dennis Kelley, who live in Finland, are mostly satisfied with the 46th president of the United States.
The trail to the volcano has been closed
The chief of police in Suðurnes has decided to close the Meradalur route leading to the volcano. The decision to close is expected to remain in effect until at least Saturday. The closed trail is the only one that tourists eager to experience the volcano could use to reach the eruption at Litla-Hrútur. A statement…
Live updates: US President Joe Biden is visiting Finland
On Thursday, President Biden is in Helsinki to meet his Finnish colleague Sauli Niinistö and participate in the summit meeting of the leaders of the United States and the Nordic countries.
The road to the eruption site is open
The eruption area is accessible from the southern coastal road. A route known as Meradalir leads to it. No other roads or access roads have been opened. This is according to a statement issued by the police in Suðurnes. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute has released an updated hazard map for the area. The distance from…
A volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has been declared a state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. The police are busy keeping people off the trails leading to the eruption site. All trails are closed for now. A state of emergency has been declared following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. The national police commissioner is…
Foreign tourists return to Finland, but more slowly than elsewhere in Europe
The gap left by Russian tourists is being filled by visitors from the United States and Western Europe, and Asian tourism has also begun to slowly recover.
Three people have died in a plane crash in East Iceland
The pilot and two passengers who were on board the plane wanted in East Iceland were killed yesterday evening. Police in East Iceland said the plane was found at 7:01 p.m. in Sauðahnjúki between Hornbrynja and Hraungárði. There were three people on board and all were pronounced dead at the scene. The statement stated that…
You will no longer be able to rely on GPS data
From today on, there will be no more data on the state of the magma under the Reykjanes peninsula. “The magma appears to be very shallow and can’t really be monitored in more detail anymore. You just have to wait and see if the magma uplift will go to its final phase and come to…
Putin comments on lack of respect for the Koran
It is a crime to deliberately violate religious beliefs, the Russian leader said Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the burning of the Koran and vows to protect Muslims from hatred. “[The Koran] is sacred to Muslims,” Putin said during his trip to Russia’s Muslim-majority region of Dagestan on Wednesday. “We know that in other…
Parliament supports the minister after the far-right scandal
Three opposition parties demanded a vote on the Basic Finns minister’s connections to extreme right-wing groups and previous statements.
The vote of confidence was organized over Junnila’s far-right links
New Economy Minister Villhelm Junnila (Suomalaiset) faces a vote of confidence in the parliament regarding his connections to far-right groups and questionable past statements.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport allows 2 liters of liquids in hand luggage
The facility’s new baggage scanners are only used in a “very limited” number of airports in Europe and the United States, says the manager of the Finnish airport.
Finnish minister: The coup attempt affects Russians’ views on their leadership
Finland’s border with Russia is calm and both civil and state agencies are monitoring the situation closely, according to Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
The mother’s suicide started Fanny’s artistic career
By: Petra Cavini Producer: Jonatan Loxdal The reality is made by the production company Filt. If you or someone you know is unwell, there is help to get. Don’t hesitate to talk to someone, here are contact routes:Remember Suicide Line phone: 90101 BUP – child and youth psychiatry https://www.bup.se BREEZE – children’s rights in society,…
A cheap Swedish krona helps Finns stock up on midsummer goods
The number of customers of the state alcohol monopoly Haaparanta in northern Sweden has increased as the value of the Swedish krona fell.
VMA in Vallentuna in Stockholm county
All five passengers on the vessel Titan are feared dead – that’s what Oceangate, the company that owns the tourist submarine, writes, according to CNN. The wreckage found on the seabed at Titanic is believed to be from the tourist submarine that disappeared on Sunday. An internal document from the US Coast Guard shows that…
The mistakes many make with their savings
Mikael Nyman: The money must disappear before it ends up in the wallet Hear Pensionsnyheter’s Mikael Nyman and Nordnet’s savings economist Frida Bratt about how you can make your savings grow effectively and whether Ann Wibble’s winged statement “a year’s salary in the bank” is really that smart. Ekonomiakuten is the podcast that gives you…
Finland’s new defense, foreign ministers promise close relations with the United States, support for Ukraine
Defense minister candidate Antti Häkkänen said that Ukraine’s victory is necessary for the security of Finland and Europe.
Tonight, the Swedish dance permit is abolished
Ekot’s reporter Emilia Aro tells the story of the Swedish state of dance. Hear why spontaneous dancing was previously prohibited and what the future without a dance permit might look like. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Emilia Aro, reporter at Ekot Producer: Felix Öste Personne With audio from: Riksdag, SR, SVT, TV4 Music: 2 Unlimited –…
Hundreds joined Helsinki to protest against the new government’s immigration policy
The protesters opposed the future government’s goals to tighten Finland’s immigration laws and stated that the proposals unfairly target foreign workers.
Death by knife again
The roommate of the man who was found dead in an industrial estate in Hafnarfjörður yesterday morning is in custody on suspicion of murder. He is believed to have stabbed the man in his bedroom. The suspect is in police custody on suspicion of murder. This is the third homicide case in two months. “We…
Ministry report: Finland’s economy will recover later this year
“The employment situation has not been this good since the early 1990s,” the ministry stated in its economic review.
Health professionals will be able to practice until the age of 75
The Icelandic Parliament has passed a bill by Health Minister Willum Þór Þórsson that provides for a temporary exemption from the general rule of working until the age of 70 for government employees. The communication on the government website states that this will allow healthcare professionals who are involved in clinical work to work until…
Amnesty report: Part of Finland’s healthcare system has failed
The human rights organization stated that public sector health care in Finland has been neglected.
Tuesday’s papers: A Finnish fighter died in Ukraine, the presidential election and the real estate market in Tampere
Selling real estate in Tampere is currently difficult.
Fästingarna som bär på nya livsfarliga smittor
De syns knappt och du känner inte när de slår till. Det pyttelilla spindeldjuret fästing har nu hittat till alla delar av Sverige, och nya arter av fästingen kommer på tillfälligt besök med flyttfåglar. Enligt forskarna är det en tidsfråga innan de nya arterna är etablerade. Hör Ekots klimatkorrespondent Marie-Louise Kristola om vilka nya fästingarter…
The tide starts a vacation home boom
According to real estate agents, Finnish cottage sales have declined slightly.
The government is selling vacant office space
On average, only three out of ten state agency employees work on site on any given day.
Ilija Batljan and SBB – the real estate empire that crashed
Many Swedes are small savers in SBB and therefore follow the company’s plunging share price closely. Hear Ekonomikots Johan Anderberg tell us about Ilija Batljan, the former social democrat who in just a few years turned the company SBB into one of Sweden’s largest real estate companies – and why his approach was perhaps a…
Researcher: Many Finnish men think meat is manly, avoid vegetarian food
“For some reason, we have found ourselves in a situation where many people think that masculinity requires a certain amount of steak on the plate,” the researcher stated.
Ny: SAS-planet och flygkraschen i Milano
Den 8 oktober 2001 ska 15-årige Robin Forsman och hans pappa Christer Forsman flyga hem från Italien efter att ha tävlat i gokart. På SAS flight SK686 mot Köpenhamn sitter också flygkaptenen Joakim Gustafsson som gör sitt sista pass innan semestern. Totalt finns 110 personer ombord. 23 av dem är svenskar. I den dåliga sikten märker…
Monday’s papers: Relief from food inflation, the promise of wind energy and Finland’s pest problem
Finland’s flourishing wind power sector could help finance the welfare state for decades, according to Fingrid’s CEO.
A record number of Saimaa seal pups were born this year, says the wildlife agency
This spring, the personnel of Metsähallitus, the state’s natural resources organization, found around 100 norpen puppies in the lake area of Saimaa.
American Civil War Part 2: The Carnage
In the 1860s, a bloody civil war raged in North America after the southern states broke away from the United States in an attempt to defend the right to own slaves. The American Civil War is a defining period in American history that explains many of the political conflicts we see today. In the second…
American Civil War Part 1: The Escalation
In the 1860s, a bloody civil war raged in North America after the southern states broke away from the United States in an attempt to defend the right to own slaves. The American Civil War is a defining period in American history that explains many of the political conflicts we see today. In the first…
June 4 – noon in Reykjavik
The organizers invite you to the festival of democracy and civil rights, commemorating the first free elections in Poland in 1989. We gather in front of the building of the Polish Embassy in Reykjavik. Polish and European Union flags, flowers and balloons are welcome. Let us recall that it was Poles who overthrew communism in…
Jenni Haukio publishes her long-awaited memoir
The book echoes the first lady’s understated publicity that has become her trademark over the past decade.
More than 9,000 Afghans submit an asylum application to the EU every month
In publishing its monthly report on Thursday, the European Census Bureau said that in February alone, 76,500 people applied for asylum in the EU, which represents a 40 percent increase compared to last year. The EU has added that based on available statistics, the number of first asylum applications in February last year was 54,370.…
Early year cottage sales start slowly: The holiday home market strengthens especially in May and June
Nature and the Järvi-Suomen region are still popular choices for holiday home buyers, and these destinations are still being searched for. “Based on the data from Kinteistönvällitättät ry’s price monitoring service, the average price of holiday homes has risen from around 110,000 euros in 2019 to around 129,000 euros after the pandemic. The price level…
President Niinistö is visiting Brazil
President Niinistö’s program also includes discussions, e.g. Veneziano Vital do Rêgo, First Vice President of the Federal Senate and Arthur LiraSpeaker of the House of Representatives. On Friday, June 2, President Niinistö will visit São Paulo, where he will meet Tarcisio de Freitas, Governor of the State of São Paulo, and attend a business event…
Hypo: The fall in housing prices in Finland is the biggest in 30 years
Housing finance specialist Hypo’s monthly market review stated that housing prices in Finland will decrease by an average of seven percent during 2023.
Union leaders are concerned about the interest rate hike by the Central Bank
The Central Bank’s decision to raise key interest rates by 1.25% sparked a strong reaction from union leaders. Sonja Ýr Þorbergsdóttir, chair of the BSRB, said the government must take action to protect the most vulnerable. The SGS chairman noted that Icelandic households are “devastated”. In an interview with the radio program Morgunvaktin, Sonja Ýr…
Government negotiators examine the use of food vouchers and cuts in refugee quotas as Finland tries to save money on immigration
The Ministry of the Interior stated that some of the proposed changes to Finland’s immigration policy are not feasible or would cause more costs than would save money.
The disinformation war
Disinformation has been used as a weapon by state intelligence services for as long as possible, but with the Internet, the field has been opened up to more actors. In this episode, P3 Dystopia delves into the bizarre history of American “political warfare” and Russian “active measures”, into troll factories and modern election influence, but…
Staffan Göthe
Flerfaldigt prisbelönad skildrar han det svenska samhället med absurditet, värme och humor men också med stråk av längtan, kritik och sorg. Han har skrivit ett trettiotal pjäser, haft tv- och filmroller samt regisserat. Hans pjäs ”En uppstoppad hund” hör till de mest spelade på Sveriges teaterscener. Staffan Göthe utbildade sig vid Statens scenskola i Göteborg…
Finland terminates the pipeline contract with the Russian state-owned supplier
Russia’s Gazprom Export suspended gas imports to Finland via the Russian pipeline last year as a result of a dispute over the currency of payments.