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Valmet Automotive is laying off about 500 workers at the Uusikaupunki assembly plant
“Ultimately, we are talking about a continuous decrease in production volume. Changes in the global automotive industry and recent geopolitical events have also affected us. Production will continue, but it will be scaled to meet market demand. Pasi RannusDirector of Manufacturing at Valmet Automotive, stated For YLE on Monday. There will also be changes to […]
RAU and Palta are considering an agreement that could end the railway strike in Finland
Approval by both governments would end the strike that has halted the vast majority of train traffic – including all local and long-distance passenger traffic – in Finland since Monday, March 20. The state railway company VR is not operating any trains today despite the verdict. YLE wrote that the company’s spokesperson estimates that the […]
High content of cocaine found in Copenhagen’s waste water – investigation
A new study that analyzes drug residues in waste water in European cities has shown that Copenhagen has one of the highest concentrations of cocaine in Europe. However, its levels pale in comparison to those of Antwerp and some cities in the Netherlands. Among other things, it emerged that Copenhagen’s waste water has much higher […]
Gifts galore when Den Blå Planet celebrates its 10th birthday today with guests in the late afternoon
Den BlÃ¥ Planet celebrates its 10th birthday today, but instead of waiting for gifts, the aquarium is giving them out! From 16:00, the Blue Planet mascot HIK will hand out special gifts to the first 500 children who enter the doors of the aquarium, which is located at Jacob Fortlingsvej 1 near the airport. Meanwhile, […]
Macron’s high stakes – that’s why he’s betting everything on the pensions
Emmanuel Macron has failed to muster a majority for his reform of the pension system, so last week he upped the ante by using a special clause in the constitution and bypassing parliament. In response, the National Assembly held not just one but two no-confidence votes against Macron’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and her government […]
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 […]
Melodikrysset 11 – A musical crossword with Anna Charlotta Gunnarson
Melodikrysset in P4 week 11 with Anna Charlotta Gunnarson In the family program Melodikrysset, you have to be a music detective! In Melodikrysset, various questions are asked about music and artists. Complete the cross-plan to win the honor and the great prizes presented in the program. Take part in the competition for Melodikrysset’s prizes In […]
Only 17 percent of Finns live within their budget
According to the study, 46% of Finns report that they create a budget for their finances, but only 17% follow it closely. At the same time, 29% create a budget but do not monitor its implementation. Unexpected one-time expenses can strain the finances of ordinary citizens, while in recent years we have seen unexpected expenses […]
Suspect arrested for armed robbery extended
The Reykjavik District Court today extended the pre-trial detention of a suspect who was detained in connection with the shooting at The Dubliner bar. According to the ruling, he will remain in custody until March 22. A man is suspected of firing a shot at The Dubliner bar in downtown Reykjavik. The incident happened on […]
Mental Freeze, The Quagga Strikes Back & Epic Failure.
The scouts in P1 – community scouting with humor Spanarna is the program and podcast for you who want to be both entertained and challenged. Only the scouts themselves know what it will be about. Every weekend there is a new mix of scouts who take on the task of trying to predict the future […]
Girls indicted for Tove’s murder: “The images haunt me”
The murder of 21-year-old Tove in Vetlanda last autumn attracted enormous attention. In an extra episode of P3 Krim, Mariela Quintana Melin and Linus Lindahl talk about today’s indictment and Petra Levinson from P4 Jönköping, who has followed the case closely since the first day Tove disappeared, tells about the murder investigation and how it […]
Prince Joachim moves to the USA
Prince Joachim is moving to the United States, it has been confirmed by various sources, including the Royal House and the Ministry of Defence. From 1 September, he will join as defense industry attache and deputy defense attache at the Danish embassy in Washington DC. The position will initially last for three years, but there […]
Retro arcade games are at the center of the University of Vaasa’s science fair, promoting education and future learning
from electronics and biomechanics to game design and even space exploration. The games offer participants the opportunity to experience, learn and imagine through an interactive and immersive game. In addition to their educational potential, these retro games have a unique social learning value. They act as social magnets, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds […]
Finland can wait for Turkey’s ratification promise on Friday, says Kaikkonen
“The Turks have hoped that I will be present and welcome a response when they announce the decision. I have naturally responded positively to the invitation [to visit] and get their letters of intent,” he wrote. The news is encouraging, Kaikkonen said. – I would say that on Friday we have permission to wait for […]
The Central Bank raises the countercyclical buffer
Although the financial system in Iceland is assessed as stable by the Central Bank, the financial situation of households and companies is deteriorating due to persistent inflation. Today, the countercyclical buffer rate was raised to 2.5%. Previously, it was at 2 percent. This morning the Central Bank’s Financial Stability Committee (FSN) published its half-yearly report […]
No end to above-average inflation – Danmarks Nationalbank
Inflation will not return to normal next year, predicts a new Danmarks Nationalbank forecast. Last fall, its experts said they expected inflation to fall steadily in 2023 to the extent that in 2024 it would be little more than 1.7 percent — an estimate more or less in line with the so-called Vismænd (wise men’s), […]
Influencers
How did the phenomenon of influencers arise? How has the follower economy and influence market affected our view of each other and ourselves? And how does our society change when friends become followers and life itself is seen as content?
Denmark’s best cake is in Copenhagen
You bake girl!It is the second time that Bastholm has won the award, and in fact the three best came from Copenhagen eateries, where the efforts of Freja Krarup (Maison d’Angleterre) and Christina Ivang (Conditori La Glace) came second and third. The ladies were overwhelmingly potent this year, and apart from Bastholm, the women were […]
A new study reveals the good and bad sides of Finland’s international talents: Challenges and opportunities for integration and retention
The study also highlights the importance of social networks in helping international talents in their job search, as every fourth employed person or job seeker receives job information from friends. In addition, families of foreign talent have adaptation challenges, of which 67% find it difficult to adapt to Finnish life due to job search challenges. […]
Danish company abolishes children’s sick day limit
Your three-year-old woke up with an eye infection, but you managed to clear most of the dirt. Your five-year-old has a slight temperature, so there’s a chance he’ll come down with something, but he’ll definitely make it through the day—especially if you give him a pill. Working parents wake up to these kinds of dilemmas […]
The top 1 percent swallow almost a tenth of all income
Increasing every year since 2009When the first report of its kind appeared in 1995, the top 1 percent accounted for 5.8 percent of all income—a figure that rose to 6.5 percent in 2009. Since then it has increased every year. On average, the top 1 percent collect DKK 4.1 million before tax each year. To […]
Facebook parent Meta is planning to launch a Twitter competitor
“We believe there is an opportunity for a separate space where content creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.” A representative said the company had no additional information to share about the potential social network. News site Moneycontrol was the first to report on the possible Meta service, codenamed “P92”. The […]
The Young Designer of the Year 2023 competition is looking for the most exciting emerging fashion designers of today
The competition is divided into two parts. In the first part, participants have to create the perfect outfit that embodies the theme of joy. They can interpret the theme the way they want and design an outfit that reflects it. In the second part of the competition, the participants design a mental health ribbon for […]
Finnish startup community chief economist Youssef Zad suggests increasing tax incentives to attract skilled labor
According to the report, tax incentives affect the migration of certain groups, such as top innovators in the patent industry and other high-income individuals. Youssef ZadThe chief economist of the Finnish startup community stated that several studies have shown that high-income immigrants and top innovators react strongly to changes in income taxation and R&D tax […]
In Finland, a decree on the Sámi Climate Council is issued to bring indigenous peoples’ knowledge into climate policy processes
The Sámi are indigenous peoples who have lived in the northern regions of Europe, including in Finland, for thousands of years. Their traditional livelihoods and culture are closely intertwined with the Arctic environment, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The Sámi Climate Council helps ensure that their voices and views […]
Ruben Östlund’s unknown game to win an Oscar
The US Correspondent Roger Wilson tells about the game that is being talked about before the Oscars, which will be decided on Sunday. Swedish Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness” has a chance at three prizes. But to win, it takes more than just a good film – behind every award is persistent campaigning. The news […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
The training program accelerates nursing education against the shortage
You can apply to the program during the joint application process from 15 to 30 March 2023. The training is intended especially for those who have completed the CNA program. Thanks to the educational background, students can complete their degree in part-time studies in about half the normal time. “The content of the entrance exams […]
Almost half of the board positions in Finnish listed companies are filled by women, but additional measures are needed
For several years, the Central Chamber of Commerce has monitored the number of women on the boards of listed companies based on the composition of the boards appointed at the general meetings. When looking at the statistics of 2022 and all listed companies, almost half of the companies already meet the gender equality goal. Of […]
Danes don’t care about crime
Just 9 percent of Danes are seriously worried about being personally exposed to crime, Ritzau reports. The figure comes from a study carried out by the Ministry of Justice, the Police and the Crime Prevention Council in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. This is the lowest level of fear of crime since records began. […]
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 […]
Double tragedy in Taastrup and Møns Klint
Knife stabbing in Høje TaastrupYesterday, two boys aged 16 and 17 pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder and attempted murder after a fatal stabbing in Taastrup on Monday, according to DR. The older boy has been remanded in custody while the trial continues. The other has been released on bail. On Monday, two […]
Young polar bear electrocuted in Copenhagen Zoo
A sad anniversaryBertelsen said the accident has prompted the zoo to take a hard look at cable installations in its bear enclosures to avoid a similar situation developing in the future. The bear’s untimely death means that the polar bear population at the zoo is reduced to three – all of whom are females. The […]
The US dollar rises as currency traders weigh the outlook for interest rates
NEW YORK, March 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trading on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s rate hike course. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.06 percent to 105.6598 in late trade. In late New York trading, the euro was down to […]
The state will apologize for violence, sexual assault and forced castration in nursing homes
Earlier today, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil announced that an apology will be given by the state for assaults committed in care homes, reports DR. The offenses took place between 1933 and 1980 in the sector once known as ‘care for the special and mentally retarded’. The proposed apology follows a government […]
Denmark increases aid to Turkey
DKK 141 million in totalThe extra 35 million means that Denmark has now donated 141 million kroner to Turkish and Syrian victims. The majority of the funds will be used to provide food, shelter, access to health services and help to process the psychological trauma. Counseling is vital, believes Jørgensen, who visited the tent camps […]
It’s a snowstorm, Hjørring!
Tomorrow may be a good day to work at home – especially if you live in northern Jutland, as high winds and heavy snowfall will most likely cause a blizzard in the region. In Aalborg, the snowfall is expected e.g. to start around 17.00 on Monday evening, but the wind strength will be modest until […]
The Sámi Council Act failed due to political will, not content: the Sámi council chairman
In his Finnish text, Juuso explains the work of the legal committee and the Sámi Council’s negotiation work in the parliament across party lines. “It is important that everyone knows the twists and turns of the law reform process,” Juuso said. The twists and turns of the Sámi Council Act have also received significant attention […]
Helsinki is preparing to sell several well-known buildings
The sale of the buildings is supposed to start this year, if the board approves the plan. The buildings for sale include restaurants, rehabilitation facilities and residential buildings. Kaivohuone and Klippan located in Kaivopuisto will be sold by tender and will continue to operate as restaurants. The buildings of the Kulosaari manor, which are protected, […]
Court cases remained at a high level in Finland in 2022
which has resulted in generally unreasonable processing times,” said Riku Jaakkoladirector general of judicial administration. According to the calculations of the Judiciary, as the largest player in the administration of the Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary needs about 30 million euros of permanent additional funding for personnel expenses each year. In addition, the judiciary needs […]
According to the Finnish Rescue Association, cooking is the most common cause of residential fires in Finland
According to international statistics, fires are common worldwide. In the United States, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and fire-related injuries, with more than 173,000 fires reported in 2018 alone, resulting in 550 deaths and 4,820 injuries. In the UK, cooking is the most common cause of household fires, accounting for over […]
The camping union warns that the new law could give Denmark a trailer park culture similar to the United States
1 March is the first day of the camping season in Denmark. In winter, there is a 15-20 day limit (with permission from the municipality) for how long you can stay in a caravan or cabin on a pitch – no tents in winter! – although a majority of MPs are believed to favor a […]
Can the internet make us more social?
It probably comes as no surprise to you that the Internet holds and has possibilities. But does it also include the possibility of being more social? Read on and get our most important insights! There are many opinions about whether we should have mobile phones with us at the dinner table or during our lunch […]
Finland sends more material aid to Turkey and Syria
The aid package includes tents, blankets, heaters and food supplies.
Australia’s Matildas will play against France in the WC expulsion
CANBERRA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — Australia’s national women’s soccer team will face France in their final match before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Football Australia (FA) announced on Tuesday that the Matildas will face fifth-ranked Les Bleues in Melbourne on July 14 in a “relegation match” six days before they open their World Cup […]
Hate in the mountains
21-year-old Evelina is a Sami reindeer herder in a village in Oviksfjällen in Jämtland. Evelina says that she has experienced prejudice since she was a child and that her parents warned her about what could happen when she posts publicly on social media. – But still, I was very shocked when I encountered that first […]
“Moonlight Pariot, Firstborn Manner, Sunshine Makri…”: Meet some curious candidates for Meghalaya polls
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India]February 26 (ANI): Every time Meghalaya goes to the polls, the names of some candidates and voters have always caught everyone’s attention and the situation is the same this time too. Among the candidates in the fray for Monday’s Meghalaya assembly elections are ‘Moonlight’, ‘Firstborn Manner’, ‘Auspicious’, ‘Sounder Strong’ and others touching on […]
Firstborn Khiewtam, Thursday Diengdoh, Sunday Diengdoh…: Meet Some Curious Candidates For Meghalaya Exams
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India]February 26 (ANI): Candidates in contention for Monday’s Meghalaya Assembly elections include Sweden, Tibet, Thailand, Tripura, Goa and Meghalaya, of course! These candidates are named after countries and Indian states, cross party lines and contest. to be elected as members of the House in this year’s polls. Not only candidates, even some voters […]
Melodifestivalen – Listen directly to competition 4
Listen to and follow the final competition in the Melodifestivalen on Sveriges Radio! We broadcast directly in P4 as well as on our website and in our app Sveriges Radio Play. Host is Carolina Norén. The broadcast starts at 20:00 in P4. ATTENTION! Since we follow the same rules as SVT, we cannot offer retrospective […]
The suspected hacker of Vastaamo’s psychotherapy center was extradited from France to Finland
A well-known Finnish hacker is suspected of intentionally leaking sensitive personal data of thousands of mental health patients and trying to extort cryptocurrency from them.
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 […]
A third of Finnish high school students need additional support, learning support reform is needed
Fresh official view The Ministry of Education and Culture demanded a comprehensive reform of learning support from early childhood education to higher education. Luikoliitto supports the implementation of the reform in the next election period. “When the goal is to increase the number of highly educated young people, it is important to keep everyone involved. […]
The employment rate rose in January from last year
The change was influenced by the fact that 20-64 year olds are the main age group in the labor market. “The development of the employment rate has been very similar in both age groups throughout the year. It’s mostly about the difference in level: the employment rate of those aged 20-64 is always higher than […]
Copenhagen to mark the anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Songs and pancakesThe event also features songs from the Ukrainian Soul Choir and St. Ann’s Girls’ Choir, and guests are treated to City Hall pancakes – a tradition that exists for special occasions. The town hall will be illuminated in yellow and blue, while the Ukrainian flag will fly in honor of Ukraine. Everyone is […]
Haavisto welcomes the review of the decision to grant Timchenkos citizenship
Helsingin Sanomat on Tuesday was revealed that the Ministry of the Interior intends to review the application process for Timchenko’s entire family. According to Finnish reports, it was possible to make exceptions for both Timchenko and his daughter. Ksenia Frank. Helsingin Sanomat on Friday wrote Frank was granted citizenship in a seemingly extraordinary process only […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
One in eight full-time employees in Denmark is a foreigner
Ukrainians eager to workFigures from ALMR also showed that the Ukrainians who fled to Denmark to escape Russia’s invasion have not been idle. Of the nearly 12,500 who have been granted residence in Denmark and whom municipalities consider ready for work7,218 (58 percent) have found a job. It is up to the individual municipalities to […]
Finland is launching the cyber citizen project, the aim of which is to teach EU citizens important cyber security skills
The goal of the Cyber ​​Citizen Project is to create a learning portal that contains content aimed at citizens, taking into account different target groups. The portal offers educational and communication elements that improve citizens’ ability to operate safely in the digital world. As part of the project, a game is also being developed that […]
The Road Less Taken: If Books Could Talk
Most of us know the feeling of getting lost in a good story: the experience when a character etches itself so deeply into our psyche that we think about their stories long after the book is finished. Neuroscientists claim that we can actually improve our empathic response by reading fiction. When we experience other people’s […]
New Year at the dog hotel
The hotel at Arlanda Airport is a perfect zone for dogs afraid of bullets. Fireworks may not be set off there. Every year at New Year, hundreds of dogs check into the hotel for peace and quiet. A time for reflection Within the hotel’s walls we meet dogs and people and their life stories. Susanne […]
Russia approves sale of IKEA factories – officially
The facilities will be acquired by two local buyers, the deputy trade minister has said A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s factories in Russia to two local buyers, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Jevtuhov told Izvestia newspaper on Thursday. The three factories will be acquired by Russian […]
Russia approves sale of IKEA factories official
The facilities will be acquired by two local buyers, the deputy trade minister has said A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s factories in Russia to two local buyers, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Jevtuhov told Izvestia newspaper on Thursday. The three factories will be acquired by Russian […]
Strong storm hits Denmark
Worst since 2016?DMI wrote that the storm has the potential to become so among the most powerful that have hit Denmark since Urd hit Denmark in 2016. It is thus believed that Otto will be more potent than the two storms from 2022, Malik and Nora. Along with strong winds, the storm is also expected […]
Twice as many children in detention: “We comfort them and then lock the door”
In August 2021, four teenagers take the commuter train to central Stockholm. With them they have a bag with a bomb. Just before Christmas, a 16-year-old boy in Kalmar is shot in the head. The suspected shooter is only 15 years old and the suspected instigator only a few years older.And in Stockholm, the suspect […]
Finland is facing even more threats from the hybrid effect and energy supply, according to the ministry’s risk assessment
The report published on Tuesday is the first national risk assessment since 2018, and its authors state to what extent the threats facing Finland have changed.
The Digital and Population Information Agency’s bug bounty program is expanding to Suomi.fi messages
It is very useful to do long-term community testing, such as a bug bounty program, on services open to the Internet,” says Pekka Ristimäkiinformation security director at the Digital and Population Information Services Agency. Hacking during the program does not endanger the security of the systems. On the contrary, a large group of testers enables […]
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 […]
Niinistö on NATO membership: “If not before Vilnius, why after?”
“If not before Vilnius, why after,” he remarked interview for STT. Both Finland and Sweden heard several encouraging statements about a smooth accession process last spring, he reminded, but the process has turned out to be very different. The bumpy road has not only caused headaches for the two aspiring member states. “I see that […]
Did you know that ChatGPT can (almost) pass the US Medical Licensing Exam?
A large language model (LLM) or new artificial intelligence (AI) system called ChatGPT is intended to produce writing that resembles a person by predicting future sequences of words. Unlike most chatbots, ChatGPT cannot do online searches. Instead, it produces text based on word relationships that are predicted by internal processes. Kung and colleagues tested ChatGPT’s […]
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 […]
In the Immigration Office’s new strategy, the customer is in first place
The Finnish Immigration Service aims and comprehensively improves customers’ journeys in immigration together with other relevant organizations. The Finnish Immigration Service’s goals for the years 2023–2027 are: Our work is of high quality, our processes are smooth and efficient, and our methods of operation are predictable. Our customer experience is excellent. We constantly strive to […]
Suomen Rovio starts discussions about a possible share purchase offer
The government has decided that as part of the review it will enter into preliminary non-binding discussions with “certain parties”, including Playtika Holdings, a game studio headquartered in Israel. On January 19, Playtika announced that it had made an offer of approximately EUR 750 million, or EUR 9.05 per share, for Rovio. The offer represented […]
Copenhagen will host the 3×3 basketball EC
Get ready to see some serious hoops in Copenhagen! The Danish capital has been selected to host the 2025 FIBA ​​3×3 Euros, the biggest international basketball competition that followed in the wake of the 2024 Olympic Games. The tenth edition of the event will be held at RÃ¥dhuspladsen, where around 1,200 fans will be able […]
Patent applications in Finland are falling
In Finland, the number of patents has decreased in the last two years.
Iceland ‘abuses solitary confinement’ in detention
Iceland is “extensively abusing” solitary confinement in pre-trial detention, according to a new report published by Amnesty International. The director of the Icelandic association Afstaða agrees with the conclusions of the report. A total of 825 people have been placed in pre-trial solitary confinement over the past decade. On Tuesday, Amnesty International, an international human […]
Why Holger Rune’s new coach is a promising sign… but where have we seen him before?
Holger Rune is not just one of the best young tennis players in the world – he is also an excellent value to watch as you never know what might happen next. We already had his mother – her, the world number nine screamed to leave Roland Garros when he struggled in the French Open. […]
OP: Finland will sink into a mild recession in 2023
“We are looking at a couple of years of interminably slow development rather than a clearly defined recession and rapid recovery,” he said. press release on Tuesday. According to OP, the recession affects the economy widely and makes it difficult for exports, private consumption and investments. The value of exports grew at an almost unprecedented […]
Economic Policy Council: The next government needs a credible plan to adjust public finances and combat climate change
Demand more targeted measures to mitigate the effects of crises Additional spending on military and other security-related uses has likely been necessary, while certain measures to increase purchasing power, such as a temporary reduction in VAT on electricity, have not been necessary. Severely affected households must be helped. However, not all households and companies can […]
Duemosegaard – a farm where ideas are cultivated
Between Farum and Birkerød, in the hilly landscape just north of Greater Copenhagen, lies an old farmhouse from 1895, home to Ross and Heather Jackson. Any comparison with a conventional farm stops there, as within the whitewashed walls of the house, and in the compost pile and converted farm buildings, the seeds of ideas are […]
Research: Finnish is taught to many children unnecessarily as a second language
In his research, StÃ¥hlberg compared the reading skills and comprehension of children studying Finnish as a second language (S2) and those studying it as their mother tongue (S1). The study revealed that about a fifth of the children studying it as a second language were better able to read and understand a Finnish text than […]
The Climate Fund invests EUR 10 million in Norsepower to accelerate the reduction of emissions in the shipping industry
Emissions from shipping are predicted to increase without additional measures, so the development and scale of solutions that reduce emissions in the shipping industry is crucial. Norsepower reduces emissions by providing ships with wind power with the company’s own rotor sail. Depending on the wind conditions, Norsepower’s product can reduce the ship’s fuel consumption by […]
469 counterfeit euro banknotes were found in Finland last year
The next most were 166 for 50-euro counterfeits and 37 for 10-euro counterfeits. “In 2022, the number of counterfeits found in circulation was low compared to previous years. Although there are few counterfeits in circulation, it is always good to pay attention to the banknote’s security factors when handling banknotes.” says the banknote expert Olli […]
Ministries: Finland’s large railway infrastructures have a big price tag, a carbon footprint
The ministries stated last week that the implementation of the projects would require substantial public sector investment, as other sources of funding, such as operator and user fees, would be relatively small compared to the required investment. Although private investors have also expressed interest in such projects, they would likely require state guarantees, leaving the […]
Minister Harakka leads the Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea
The technological themes of the visit have enormous potential for the economy and well-being of our countries, says Minister Harakka. Minister Harakka will meet, among other things, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Defeated Hee-ryongMinister of Trade Dukgeun Ahn and the Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho. The business delegation meets potential trade […]
Cancer cells can change their size to survive drugs, research reveals
Researchers believe that smaller cells may be more vulnerable to DNA-damaging agents such as chemotherapy combined with targeted drugs, while larger cancer cells may respond better to immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Science Advances. It combined innovative high-performance image analysis with the study of DNA and proteins to study the size control […]
Traffic pollution affects brain function: Research
“For many decades, researchers believed that the brain could be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution,” said senior researcher Dr. Chris Carlsten, professor and director of respiratory medicine and Canada Research Director for Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases at UBC. “This study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides […]
456: The government’s first 100 days
The right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan’s Koran burning angered Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who blocked Sweden’s path into NATO even more. How does Prime Minister Kristersson intend to navigate this storm, and could it even be that NATO membership slips out of his hands? At the same time, the government is celebrating 100 days in […]
Finnish content streamers suppress the sharing of passwords
While Netflix plans to tighten restrictions, other companies are less strict about policies. But live sports broadcasts are often restricted.
Finland involved with the help of Ukrainian tanks, but it is unclear to what extent
The Finnish defense minister suggested that the country could help Ukraine at least with tank training and maintenance, as the number of tanks in Finland is limited.
HS: The general plan is an obstacle to converting offices into apartments in the center of Helsinki
Converting the office into apartments would therefore require the city to create a corresponding amount of business space elsewhere in the center. “We want to preserve the downtown area. If one property owner is given the opportunity to convert the Business Space into residential use, the next property owner will soon demand it as well,” […]
Finland and Sweden are still striving for NATO together, Haavisto assures
“Together with Billström, we have decided that despite all these objections, Finland and Sweden will continue their joint journey to NATO. We are working together to take action so that both countries can have their membership ratified and we will become NATO members at the same time, he said. quoted saying YLE in Parliament. He […]
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
Finland delivers more than 400 million euros of defense equipment to Ukraine
Minister of Defense Mikko Savola (Centre) said on Friday that Ukraine still needs support to defend its territory against Russian attacks. “The current package is clearly the largest so far,” he emphasized news release. He stated that the package contained heavy weapons and ammunition and added that the contents were determined based on both the […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a ?direct hate crime? in violation of an agreement to join NATO Türkiye has accused Sweden of failing to meet its obligations to crack down on “terrorist groups” and root out their “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a “direct hate crime” in violation of an agreement to join NATO Trkiye has accused Sweden of not fulfilling its obligations to crack down on “terrorist” groups and exterminate theirs “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat comes after […]
Social media influencer Andrew Tate, brother remains in Romanian police custody until February 27
Bucharest [Romania]January 21 (ANI): Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will remain in police custody till February 27. This comes as a Romanian court on Friday extended their detention, Tate’s lawyers told CNN affiliate Antena 3. The brothers are currently being investigated over allegations of human trafficking and rape. According to […]
Ready at Ramstein: Denmark pledges aid to Ukraine at the defense summit
The Minister of Defense will also meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the summit as well as his colleagues Lloyd Austin III (USA), Ben Wallace (Great Britain) and PÃ¥l Jonson (Sweden). While a number of other countries – including the US, UK and Poland – have reiterated their intention to donate tanks to Ukraine, […]
