Tag: Technology
Ninth graders’ math skills have declined in part due to insufficient vocabulary
“When a math problem is presented verbally, you have to understand words like face, function, and probability just to understand the problem.” Jari Metsämuuronensenior assessment specialist from Karvi, comment For YLE on Thursday. In his opinion, educators should pay attention to the development of students’ vocabulary, also from the point of view of mathematics, from […]
The chemical and battery industry was confused by the ministry’s rejection of the English-language training program
We have to use all possible solutions in order to be able to meet the demand for skilled professionals,” said the representative of Kemianteollisuus ry. Several international companies operating in Vaasa had expressed their support for the application, because they consider the program necessary for the development of the electrical automation industry in the region. […]
Dear Havis Amanda is fixed
Havis Amanda has been through a lot Completed in 1908, the fountain and its bronze sculptures form a work of art designed by the artist Ville Vallgren. In addition to its artistic value, the work has a special cultural-historical and cityscape significance. The bronze statue has been through a lot over the years, e.g. during […]
Olkiluoto 3 may be the last large nuclear reactor to be built in Finland, the professor tells YLE
Hyvärinen explained that turning on such a large unit and turning it off quickly causes quite a noticeable disturbance in the main grid. While it is possible to prepare for and withstand such disruptions, the impact of starting or shutting down a smaller unit would be much smaller and easier to manage. Worldwide, there is […]
Chips from Finland initiative: How Finland can become a leader in microchip technology in Europe
Finland is already one of the EU’s leading designers of mobile communication network chips and a pioneer in the field of microelectronics and quantum technology. The initiative focuses on these strengths to create a European center for chip expertise. The US and China are currently competing for control of the chip market, and Europe has […]
Screen time on the rise: Finnish youth spend late evenings in front of screens
The study also showed that boys and men spent more time on computers and gaming than girls and women, while girls and women were more active on social media. In addition, social media has become increasingly popular among all age groups, as almost everyone under 45 uses social media and 85% of those over 65 […]
Finavia facilitates the security check of air passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
This update has speeded up security checks,” said Ari KumaraDirector of Finavia’s safety operations. By the summer of 2023, traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa airport will be even more effortless when Finavia will install even more ultra-modern security devices. These devices allow air passengers to carry liquid containers of up to 100 milliliters in their carry-on luggage. […]
The labor market organizations cannot reach an agreement on overcrowding
“We spent the whole day looking for a solution, but unfortunately we couldn’t find it,” he comment. “We have to wait and think about the solution for some time, but we are close. There was clear progress today.” Sajavaara added that the plan is to continue the negotiations as soon as possible, but refused to […]
The EU agrees on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) has agreed on the 10th sanctions package against Russia, the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council said on Twitter Friday evening. “The package includes, for example, tightened export restrictions for dual-use goods and technologies,” the Swedish presidency said. It said the package also includes “targeted limited […]
Denmark and California expand green cooperation
Commitment to the green transitionCalifornia is an excellent example of a state committed to a 100 percent clean energy future, and with its 1,350 km of coastline, California holds enormous potential for offshore wind energy. The Danish Energy Agency will help Californian authorities to optimize the regulatory framework for offshore wind, reduce the risk for […]
The engineering union, employers agree on a new collective agreement
The new agreement applies to more than 30,000 employees in the technology industry.
The Internet and its many opportunities to get a loan
The Internet has revolutionized how we do business, and it has especially changed how people borrow money. Today, there are a number of services available online that allow people to secure loans regardless of their credit score or personal circumstances. One method that has gained popularity over the past few years is finding ways to […]
Minister Harakka opened Business Finland’s 6G seminar
In his opening speech, Minister Harakka emphasized the cooperation of democratic countries in the development and utilization of technology. – Our basic values, individual freedom and basic rights, must be guaranteed in the regulation and standards of 6G technology. Safety and climate protection must also be taken into account from the beginning, says Minister Harakka. […]
Are Finland’s planned industrial wage increases large or small? And why do they matter?
The Confederation of Industry, which represents the employees, and the employer group Technology Industry reached a final agreement on Sunday after a long-lasting wage dispute in the industry.
The technology sector gets a new wage contract
Sunday’s agreement is expected to speed up wage negotiations in other sectors.
Wednesday papers: Strikes, fewer traffic cameras, brain exercises
Most morning papers are reporting the start of a three-day strike in the technology and chemical industries, as well as upcoming labor actions in the retail and transportation sectors.
The union rejects the settlement proposal in the confrontation of the technology sector
According to the proposal, salaries in the industry would have increased by 6.6 percent in two years, but according to personnel representatives, it is not enough.
Autonomous train tests were successfully performed in Finland
Fully automated and integrated supply chain between production and terminal? Project manager Reijo Viinonen notes that the autonomous train is intended to be a safe, sustainable and competitive industrial mode of transport. Autonomous, battery-free and interchangeable transport is the future of industrial logistics. GoA4 is the automation class of the system, where trains can operate […]
A solar sail backed by NASA could take science to new heights
Phase III seeks to strategically transfer NIAC concepts that have the greatest impact to NASA, other government agencies, or commercial partners. “When we dare farther into space than ever before, we need innovative, cutting-edge technologies to guide our missions,” said the NASA director. Bill Nelson. “NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program helps unlock visionary ideas – […]
Dark shops are gaining ground in Denmark
A scanner in the darkHowever, not everyone is thrilled with the prospect of the concept coming to their necks. Often the shop windows are painted or tapped, which prevents someone from looking inside, which according to critics leads to urban areas being deprived of life. In addition, the areas are filled with vehicles needed to […]
Where is the nearest toilet? – life with IBS
– I always need to know where the nearest toilet is, and in some contexts that you are in, there is none, says Emelie Lundros who has the diagnosis IBS-D, ie IBS with diarrhea symptoms. She was diagnosed in 2005, but it would be 15 years before she, by meeting a dietitian, found a method […]
Done: Elon Musk buys Twitter
Tea party founder Elon Musk buys the social media platform Twitter for 43 billion dollars. approximately SEK 415 billion, the company confirms. Earlier in April, it emerged that he had bought 9 percent of the platform’s shares, but now it has been confirmed that he will become the majority owner. Hear our technology reporter Sven […]
Nokia withdraws from Russia
Finnish network technology company Nokia has announced that it will leave the Russian market due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. "In recent weeks, we have suspended deliveries, closed new business and relocated our limited R&D operations from Russia. We can now announce our exit from the Russian market," the company said in a statement […]
Winner of the Swedish Radio Short Story Prize 2022: The grief in their eyes by Malin Wollin
Linda Wincent reads the winning short story Sorgen in their eyes One day the ad appears with the two brothers, Kjell and Erik Aronsson at Snäcke farm. Kill on the same day. What happened to them does not concern Sara, but it does not hurt anyone that she goes to Snäcke? Malin Wollin is a […]
New report from the IPCC – breakthrough for solar and wind technology
The IPCC today releases a new report on the scenarios for limiting climate change. According to the UN’s climate panel, IPCC, emissions have not decreased but continued to increase, with a small dip during the pandemic. This makes it even more urgent to limit emissions. Listen to our environmental reporter Annika Digréus in Ekot’s live […]
The President of Ukraine “gives up” – so the truth is bent by fake videos
Around the first of April, many media outlets usually sneak an April Fool’s joke into their reporting, something that has begun to feel increasingly difficult to do in view of accusations of fake news in recent years. And not least now during the propaganda war that goes hand in hand with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. […]
Spotify is testing TikTok-inspired podcast feed
Stockholm [Sweden]March 29 (ANI): The Swedish provider of audio streaming and media services Spotify is testing a new podcast feature that uses a vertical TikTok-style news feed to improve the podcast discoverability of the app. According to Tech Crunch, the news feed feature, which is currently being tested, will provide users with 60-second audio clips […]
How to make sure that an online casino in Denmark is safe – a pocket-sized guide
If you look at the landscape of popular hobbies and pastimes in Denmark and the rest of the world, for that matter, you will see that the most popular hobbies today are digital. People would rather play video games than play basketball outside, and they would rather indulge in online gambling than visit a land-based […]
Allergy periods are likely to be prolonged, due to intense climate change: Research
Pollen emissions may begin in the spring 40 days earlier than seen between 1995 and 2014 at the end of this century. Allergy patients may see that the season lasts another 19 days before high pollen counts may fall. In addition, due to warming temperatures and elevated CO2 levels, the annual amount of pollen can […]
The number of taxpayers of cryptocurrencies is growing exponentially in Finland
According to the tax administration, last year about 150,000 people declared their income in cryptocurrencies. That’s a huge increase compared to 2020, when about 3,400 people declared their income in cryptocurrencies. According to the tax administration, the increase is due to the active marketing of digital currencies and their appreciation over the past year. In […]
Customs: EU sanctions hit Finnish companies
According to Customs, the EU’s sanctions against Russia may affect one quarter of a Finnish company doing business in Russia. There are about 2,000 companies operating in Finland across the eastern border. A quarter of these operate in the areas subject to sanctions, Customs says. The EU’s sanctions package targets the Russian banking sector and […]
Apple’s foldable iPhone will be delayed until 2025, and the full-screen foldable MacBook is under construction
In the latest DSCC reports, Young has suggested that Apple’s most anticipated foldable iPhone will be delayed until 2025. Earlier reports suggest the handset will be launched in 2023-2024, but the delay appears to have lengthened. News of the delay in foldable smartphones is coming from some sources in the supply chain, they recommend that […]
NASA-ESA’s solar orbit captures the largest “solar outburst” ever seen
This latest event took place on February 15 and spanned millions of miles into space. The eruption probably originated on the side of the sun away from the earth. For this reason, the mass eruption of the corona was directed away from Earth. “The visibility detected by Solar Orbiter is the largest event of its […]
Tampere stops fireworks, looking for an environmentally friendly replacement
The city of Tampere has announced its intention to end the use of fireworks and instead look for alternative ways to celebrate landmarks such as Independence Day or the New Year. The initiative currently before the committee committee suggests that the city explore the possibility of replacing fireworks with more environmentally friendly lighting and music […]
Danish researchers break non-alcoholic beer code
Ready for October The new technology also happens to be far more sustainable than existing methods. Approximately 2.7 tonnes of water are required to make a single kilo of hops, and production also needs transport and cooling resources. “With our method, we completely skip aroma hops and thus also the water and transport. This means […]
The American technology giant risks Russian fines
The technology giant turned out to have limited competition with its video sharing platform YouTube US technology giant Google will be fined after Russian officials ruled it violated the country’s antitrust laws, in connection with its video sharing and social media site YouTube. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) published the news on its website on […]
The report identifies a problem in applying for additional police funding in Finland
“The number of police is a residual issue in financial planning, and at the same time it is practically the only thing that the police can adapt to the resources at their disposal.” wrote the three authors of the report, Timo Kietäväinen, Lasse Oulasvirta and Roope Uusitalo. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of […]
The Oulu court declared the technology company Uros bankrupt
The Oulu District Court declared the technology company Uros bankrupt on Tuesday, confirming to Yle by e-mail. The state finance company Finnvera, the pension insurance company Ilmarinen and the banks Nordea and Oulun Osuuspankki had filed a joint application to declare the company insolvent. The male had challenged the application, saying it was in talks […]
EU, US will resume trade in oysters and mussels after 10-year dispute
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union and the United States have settled a ten-year dispute and will resume trade in oysters, mussels, bivalve molluscs and scallops starting in late February. Trade in live shellfish has been stopped between the US and the EU since 2011 due to disagreement over statutory standards. “I warmly welcome this deal, […]
New legislation is expected for cargo bikes in light of the increase in the number of accidents
Cargo bikes have always been a challenge for ordinary cyclists. Far wider than the average bike, they can be difficult to overtake on narrow roads. In addition, since the advent of electric cargo bikes in recent years, they have overtaken ordinary cyclists, although they remain cumbersome around intersections and corners and are inevitably overtaken. This […]
First oral Covid treatment approved in the EU
Pfizer’s pills have been recommended for clinically vulnerable patients The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given its conditional approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 pills, amid the continued spread of the Omicron variant of the virus in the region. Announce the Conditional Marketing Authorization (CMA) for the treatment, EMA sa that Paxlovid has been recommended “for the […]
“Conflicts over nuclear power make the final repository better”
During the 70s and 80s, the being or not of nuclear power was a contentious issue, which involved large sections of the Swedish public, and especially the resistance was loud. Today, the discussion is rather between experts from the industry and the universities and also from the environmental organizations. But even though the conflicts have […]
Tampereen "robot bus" enters public trials
The development goals of the smart city of Tampere will take a step forward on two occasions on Wednesday "robot buses" Start picking up passengers for free on the pilot program. The test runs – a 3.5 km route on Insinöörinkatu, Teekkarinkatu, Ahvenisjärventie, Opiskelijankatu in Hervanta – will continue on weekdays until mid-March. The aim […]
The Confederation of Finnish Industry has approved a technology agreement, a 2 percent pay rise
The Board of the Confederation of Finnish Industry has approved the result of the collective bargaining negotiations in the Finnish technology industry, which includes the metal, electronics and IT sectors. The parties to the labor dispute reached an agreement in negotiations mediated by the National Conciliator on Tuesday night Vuokko Piekkala. The board of the […]
Denmark aims for zero use of fossil fuels in domestic flights by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Denmark has announced that it will abolish fossil fuels used in all domestic flights by 2030, in an attempt to achieve its climate goals. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a speech on New Year’s Eve, emphasized her desire to eliminate all fossil fuels used in domestic flights, while admitting that plans are […]
The technology industry reaches a contract agreement, the threat of a strike is fading
In the Finnish technology sector, which includes the metal, electronics and IT sectors, it seems that the threat of a strike has been avoided. The parties to the labor dispute reached an agreement in negotiations mediated by the National Conciliator on Tuesday night Vuokko Piekkala. The agreement has yet to be approved by the Board […]
The Industrial Union is threatening to shut down 300 technology companies
Riku Aalto, President of the Confederation of Industry, told me YLE announced on Thursday that the union decided to issue a strike warning when it could not reach an agreement on wage increases and the term of the agreement with employers in the technology industry. “We could not move forward in the negotiations,” he said. […]
The Confederation of Finnish Industry is threatened with strikes, and 300 technology centers are threatened with closure
The Confederation of Finnish Industry has threatened to launch a strike that could affect nearly 300 technology and chemical sites. Trade Union Pro, which represents the financial and IT sectors, also warned it could join the strike, which is expected to continue on 14-23 March. January. The most recent negotiations between the Confederation of Finnish […]
Late 2021: Innovative gadgets that brought a sense of novelty this year
From life-facilitating devices at home to devices that stay safe and healthy, the year offered us state-of-the-art equipment to the end. While it is quite difficult for an outsider to keep up with the latest inventions, it is much more difficult for a tech enthusiast who always gives in to the coolest. That painful dilemma […]
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro may come without a SIM card slot
According to GSM Arena, the latest rumors claim that Apple will phase out the use of a physical SIM card slot from the iPhone 15 series in 2023. The word comes from the Brazilian blog Blog, which says that the 2023 Pro models (tentatively called the iPhone 15 Pro) do not slots and are completely […]
The employment rate in Finland will rise to 73 per cent
According to the latest data, the trend in the Finnish employment rate rose to 72.8 per cent in November Labor Force Survey Statistics Finland, while the unemployment rate fell to 6.9 per cent. There were 62,000 more employed in Finland last month than in November 2020 and 24,000 fewer unemployed. In total, 2.6 million people […]
Plastic-proofing microbes can be used to deal with global pollution
Global plastic pollutants are forcing our planet to adapt, growing microorganisms that can break down the accumulating waste, a new study claims. Living organisms with the potential to reduce 10 types of plastic have been discovered. Bugs that produce plastic-degrading enzymes both on land and in the sea are growing in quantity and diversity, the […]
No surprise because Sweden is signing up for the multinational 6×6 initiative – Shephard Media
Business information Marketing solutions Existing users The South Korean army receives the first anti-aircraft weapons A new air defense system based on an 8×8 chassis has been issued to South Korean troops. CV90 IFV keeps pace with upgrades The CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle was first developed in the 1990s and has proven to be a […]
New meat options are being developed using 3D printing and cocoa butter
From animal welfare to environmental sustainability, there are many reasons why people choose to avoid eating animal meat. Many current meat options are based on plant-based proteins, mostly soy and wheat, which can easily mimic the structure and nutritional value of a real product. Although 3D printing has already been tested for meat alternatives, none […]
Early warning signals can help monitor outbreaks: Research
According to a study led by the University of Bristol, warnings could be detected weeks earlier than a rapid increase in cases. Findings can help governments and decision-makers improve the accuracy of their decisions and enable rapid action when needed. Using a new, sequential analysis combined with daily COVID-19 case data in 24 countries, the […]
Ísteka terminates the contract with horse breeders collecting blood from pregnant mares
The biotechnology company Ísteka terminated the contract with farmers who run the so-called “Blood farms.” This is what Arnór Guðlaugsson, CEO of Ísteka, talks about. The reason was a video recently shown by the international animal protection organization, which shows the terrible conditions and inhumane treatment of horses during blood collection. The announcement did not […]
SLUSH 2021: Self-propelled vehicles, dispensing robots and stethoscopes with steroids
Inventors and entrepreneurs at Slush is known to have brought interesting inventions to market from year to year. Despite special circumstances, this year was no exception. Helsinki was able to see a number of new products and solutions in various fields of technology and business. Here are four interesting startups to follow: Reasonable 4 meets […]
Hear Vattenfall’s CEO Anna Borg about the high electricity prices
Record high electricity prices, for cramped networks and technology that increases electricity demand. Hear Vattenfall’s CEO Anna Borg answer how the state-owned company handles this. Ekot broadcasts the entire interview.
The Confederation of Finnish Industry calls for an overtime ban
Industry unions have announced a ban on overtime on pay and conditions due to ongoing controversy. They will also reject requests to change shifts if the request comes from management. The Confederation of Finnish Industry, which represents Finnish light and heavy industry workers, announced on Friday that the ban on overtime will take effect on […]
Part 1 of 7. The Hotel – A Message in Blood
Screenplay and direction: Lola Zackow After an original story by Daniel ÅbergMusic: Anna Jondelius. In the roles: Ines – Amanda Jansson, Rani – Ellen Nyman, Martin – Albin Grenholm, Elena – Happy Jankell, Olivia – Madeleine Martin, Kristoffer – Samuel Astor, Yara – Moa Stefansdotter, Viktor – Johannes Kuhnke, Polisen – Henrik Gustafsson Recording technology […]
So we can face a threatening space rock
In this second program of two about the threat from asteroids, we hear about how the dishwasher-sized vessel DART after 10 months of travel through space will hopefully push one of the bumblebees in a so-called double asteroid called Didymos, so that it changes its trajectory slightly. The whole thing will be photographed and measured […]
The National Cyber Security Center will be appointed the Finnish National Coordination Center in the EU Cyber Security Network
The new role would improve the Cyber Security Centre’s ability to support Finnish cyber security-based companies and industries. Cooperation with an EU-wide network would strengthen the role of the Cyber Security Center and support the development of the Finnish cyber security industry. The designation is based on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of […]
Finns will lose a record 33 million euros to scammers in 2021
According to the Finnish police, online scammers have scammed victims in Finland this year for 33 million euros. This is a new record, surpassing the estimated € 25 million fraudsters taken from victims last year. Victims are said to be the target of a wide range of online scams, including romance scams in which criminals […]
LUT University appoints former MythBuster Hyneman as practical professor
The LUT University campus in Eastern Finland has appointed an American TV personality and inventor Jamie Hyneman as a practical professor at the department for a term of five years. Hyneman, who often wears berets and is currently the inventor and developer, is likely to be more widely known as a former presenter of the […]
MythBuster’s Jamie Hyneman appointed Professor of Practice at LUT
Inventor and developer Jamie Hyneman, also known from the TV program MythBusters, has been appointed Professor of Practice at LUT University for a five-year term from 15 November 2021 to 14 November 2026. “I’m really proud of the appointment. I am happy to help LUT by providing information on technology and business and I look […]
Asperger in women significantly underdiagnosed
More and more Finns are being diagnosed with developmental disorder Asperger’s syndrome. While the number of cases for women has increased sevenfold in the last two decades, the number of cases for boys and men has tripled, according to the Department of Health and Welfare (THL). Mika GisslerTHL’s research professor said increased awareness of the […]
The sea attracts people with Christmas parties and entertainment
The modern, green-valued cruise ship, the quietest ship in the Baltic Sea, has been a favorite of passengers since the beginning of 2013, when it was launched on the Turku-Stockholm route. “In general, we have been able to celebrate a new milestone of almost a million almost every year. Due to the pandemic, this time […]
The fossil trap – The Romans dig up the coal
When you see a piece of coal, it is not obvious that you understand that it can burn, much less that it could cause climate change. But once upon a time, such a black stone must have ended up in a fire and ignited a first human appetite for fossil fuels, which has since grown […]
Tax information: The former director of the gaming company will be the most deserving in Finland in 2020
Mikko Kodisoja, the former game director and founder of the mobile gaming company Supercell, was the most profitable in Finland in 2020, according to the tax information published by the Tax Administration on Wednesday morning. Kodisoja, who left Supercell last summer and founded the virtual production company Fireframe, earned € 93.5 million and paid more […]
Posti’s intelligent parcel machines predict the occupancy rate of cabinets
The artificial intelligence added to parcel machines can already predict with 96% accuracy which packages will be picked up from the parcel machine within 24 hours. With a learning predictive model, packages can be delivered without unnecessary driving and to a location close to the consumer. The filling of vans is limited by both the […]
Minister Harakka will visit the United States
The key themes of the visit will focus on high technology such as maritime automation, smart ports, the use of artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G collaboration, and green transition.During his visit, Minister Harakka will meet with representatives of the President Bidenadministration and the Washington state administration. The program includes visits to companies and seminars, as […]
Facebook plans to shut down its facial recognition system
Jerome Pesenti, The artificial intelligence director of Facebook’s newly named parent company, Meta, said in a blog post: “We will close Facebook’s facial recognition system as part of a company-wide measure to restrict the use of facial recognition in our products. “ Facebook introduced Face Recognition in 2010. Pesenti said the new technology brings with […]
The FDA approves the Kerecis implantable fish skin product
According to mbl.is, Kerecis, an Icelandic company that pioneered the use of fish skin for tissue regeneration and protection, received approval this week from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market this new product. It is the fourth Kerecis product approved by the FDA. It is intended for use on large wounds and […]
Working From Home, but without the “Working”
Modern technology offers great opportunities to make money. In this article, we go through the various opportunities that exist to make money online, without actually doing any of the “work”. The ways to make money that are more active can work a bit like extra work. For instance, it could be: – Freelance jobs – […]
The warm defender got a short time at the top
The position as Chief of Defense was otherwise the culmination of many years of service in the Armed Forces for Tim Sloth Jørgensen, who turns 70 on 21 October. He was born in Randers and graduated from the Navy’s Officers’ School in 1978. He rose rapidly in rank, and his CV testifies to the many […]
Israeli, Swedish FM meetings meet to repair bilateral bands
JERUSALEM, October 18 (Xinhua) – Israeli and Swedish foreign ministers met on Monday in Jerusalem for the first time in a decade to repair bilateral ties. “Sweden is a friend of Israel,” said Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde in joint statements following a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. “We both see a real […]
ABB implements “robots make robots” in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, October 16 (Xinhua) – Swiss technology giant ABB will realize “robots make robots” in Shanghai, the company announced at the 2021 International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council to the mayor of Shanghai held on Friday. According to Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB, ABB’s new robot factory in Shanghai with a total investment of $ 150 […]
Finland has a place in the UN Human Rights Council
Finland has been voted in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2022-2024. In addition to Finland, Luxembourg and the United States were elected to the government. The most important message of the Finnish campaign was that human rights belong to everyone in a diverse world. The Finnish campaign emphasized the rights of women […]
Transport industry about electric trucks: Not good enough for long trips
– Right now it is too expensive to drive electric trucks. Therefore, subsidies are needed for the purchase of electric or hydrogen trucks and charging stations if more electric trucks are to hit the roads, says Michael Svane, industry director at DI Transport, in a comment. The Climate Council, which advises the government, is convinced […]
Sweden is hosting Europe’s first satellite launching station – TheMayor.EU
Sweden is hosting Europe’s first satellite launching station The Esrange Space Center is located above the Arctic Circle Last week, the Swedish Space Agency (SSC) reported that they had signed a loan agreement with the Nordic Investment Bank that would enable the creation of the European Union’s first satellite launch site. The new space gate […]
The President of the United States appoints a new Finnish Ambassador
President of the United States Joe Biden on Friday announced his intention to appoint Douglas T.Hickey as the new Ambassador of Finland. The Associated Press reports that Hickey is a major Democratic fundraising and telecommunications leader. Hickey has "30 years of management experience in management positions in the telecommunications, Internet and technology industries," According to […]
Facebook services online again when suspended due to configuration changes to trunk routers
“Our engineering teams have learned that configuration changes to the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic between server centers caused problems that interrupted this communication. This network traffic disruption had a staggered effect on our data center communication, which brought our service to a halt,” the engineers said. “Our services are now online and we […]
FACTS: Agriculture gets 3.8 billion for green conversion
* Overall, the agreement paves the way for agriculture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 7.4 million tonnes of C02 by 2030. * However, the concrete initiatives in this agreement will only ensure a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 1.9 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030. * However, the ambition is to […]
Farmers worried about narrow agricultural agreement
On Sunday, there are again political negotiations on an agricultural agreement. The results of the agreement will be defining for how the Danish farmers will place their investments, says Søren Søndergaard. Danish farmers are investing long-term. Therefore, it is difficult for them to navigate agricultural agreements from changing governments. – Six years ago we got […]
Lightning test centers close – but must be able to reopen with 14 days notice
The Central Jutland Region has, on behalf of the regions, entered into a standby agreement with the three providers Falck, Carelink and Copenhagen Medicals. It means that providers must be able to either scale up or down lightning tests at short notice – a maximum of 14 days. The contract runs from 10 October to […]
Technology continues to tease grant pool – over 30,000 in line
Currently, more than 33,000 people are in line for the pool, which contains DKK 340 million for housing subsidies. At 1 pm, 5043 applications for grants totaling DKK 116 million had been submitted. This corresponds to a grant of approximately DKK 23,000 being applied for with each application. The subsidies that one can apply for […]
Researchers develop AI method to predict atrial fibrillation: report
JERUSALEM, September 29 (Xinhua) – An Israeli-led research team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) method to accurately predict whether a patient will develop atrial fibrillation (AF), the northern Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) said on Wednesday. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that significantly increases patients’ risk of stroke and death. Its known […]
Radio Sweden releases new Estonian ferry wreck video – ERR
The video, which was released on Monday and was taken by the accident investigation authorities in Sweden and Estonia, shows how pieces of the ferry’s steel structure are bent outwards from the hull. The Swedish Accident Investigation Board said it did not believe the damage was caused by an explosion. Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General […]
The power is still strong in him
The scene from the start of “Star Wars – A New Hope” from 1977 was the beginning of an epic career journey for Mark Hamill, who plays Skywalker and who has almost become one with the role. He’s still more than willing to unfold his green lightsaber when he’s allowed, and Mark Hamill could most […]
Guided tour in Polish of the exhibition “How to present an eclipse”
The artist Lukas Bury is honored to invite you to a Polish-language tour of the exhibition “How to present an eclipse”, located in Ásmundarsafn. In this exhibition you can see the works of Sirra Sigrún Sigurðardóttir, which enter into a dialogue with the work of Ásmundur Sveinsson and the building itself. Sirra’s work is cosmological. […]
New speed cameras on Icelandic roads
The Ministry of Transport has mandated the police to use new speed cameras that measure the average speed of cars on certain road sections. It is not yet clear what the speeding fines will look like. Power to impose penalties on the basis of average speed cameras has been granted under new agreements between the […]
High energy prices can raise the bill by thousands of dollars
There may well be large extra bills on the way for many Danes: This is due to a combination of several things that have sent electricity and heat prices skyrocketing across Europe. This is what Tue Patursson, an expert in construction technology and energy at the Bolius knowledge center, says. – We all have a […]
Hotel Sigló and other properties for sale
As reported by Morgunblaðið, investor and businessman Róbert Guðfinnsson from Siglufjörður in northern Iceland has decided to put up for sale all his tourism-related properties. These include Sigló Hótel, Hvanneyri Guesthouse, Rauðka and Hannes Boy restaurants, and the Sunna restaurant, located in Hotel Sigló. “I have built two economic units in Siglufjörður” Says Róbert. “One […]
FACTS: Danish Industry proposes more telemedicine and re-analysis
Increased use of so-called personal medicine – among other things, 250,000 citizens with an increased risk of chronic disease must be offered comprehensive analysis of their genes. * Better and more coherent treatment of the chronically ill: Package courses on major chronic diseases across hospitals, general practices and municipalities. All chronic patient groups should be […]
In future, Danish soldiers will have the status of skilled workers
An important step that puts the soldiers better off for their future careers, says Minister of Defense Trine Bramsen (S). – For far too many years, soldiers have walked around as unskilled, even though they have received quite a lot of training, and we can hardly be aware of that to the soldiers. They must, […]
Driverless bus makes its debut on public roads at Slagelse Hospital
The country’s first driverless bus ran its first trip in Aalborg, but it was a fixed route on a path system. Movia’s CEO Dorthe Nøhr Pedersen says in a written comment that Movia will promote the development of driverless technology. – We work to develop public transport, both in terms of sustainability and innovation. Therefore, […]
The government will take a direct stake in the “fossil-free” steel plant
Finland’s holding in a pioneering company in fossil steel production has been transferred from the state holding company Solidium directly to the Prime Minister’s Office, as Finland considers SSAB’s shares to be a strategic resource. SSAB’s Raahe plant is currently Finland’s largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions, but the company has announced plans to […]
A new Mercedes-Benz car can read your mind
It is based on visual observation. The car has points of light projected on the car’s digital dashboard, and a BCI (brain-computer interface) device with wearable electrodes is attached to the user’s head. After a short calibration time, the device can record and measure brain activity, so when the user focuses on a specific light […]
1238 The Battle of Iceland is nominated for an international award
According to Morgunblaðið, the exhibition “1238 The Battle of Iceland”, which opened in Sauðárkrókur in northern Iceland in the summer of 2019, was nominated for the Heritage in Motion Awards. The most advanced multimedia achievements and methods of innovative use of technology in the field of presenting the main values of European heritage compete for […]
