Tag: TikTok
Nordic nation’s military bans TikTok – media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that personnel may no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their work units due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which was watched […]
Nordic nation’s military bans TikTok media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that personnel may no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their work units due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which was watched […]
Nordic nation’s military bans use of TikTok media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on their work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that staff can no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their devices at work due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which […]
The Nordic nation’s military bans the use of TikTok media
Sweden’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly prevented employees from using the Chinese-owned app on their work phones Sweden’s military has reportedly cracked down on TikTok, decreeing that staff can no longer use the Chinese-owned video-sharing application on their devices at work due to security concerns. The Ministry of Defense announced its decision on Monday, which […]
Friday’s papers: Hungary’s NATO pledge, train service is restored and TikTok’s election impact
According to Helsingin Sanomat, the TikTok messages of fundamental Finnish supporters seem to arouse younger people and first-time voters.
The spy suspicions against Tiktok
Clouds of worry surrounding Tiktok have been gathering for the past six months; it involves suspicions of data collection, influence campaigns and accusations of espionage. In Sweden, employees at the government office are no longer allowed to have the app on their work mobiles, and similar bans are hailing in various Western countries, which is […]
Mia Khalifa – The Repentant Porn Star
Mia Khalifa (born 1993) is an influencer, webcam model and former porn star Shortly after her family leaves conflict-torn Lebanon for the United States, the 9/11 attacks occur. The terrorist attack will be the start of a period of increased xenophobia and mistrust towards people with roots in the Middle East. For young Mia Khalifa, […]
Local Round-Up: Gay men benefit from ‘mom groups’ that are just as welcoming to men
Since 1 September last year, Copenhagen Municipality has been experimenting with a new kind of parent group in Copenhagen called ‘Parent Groups’. Many maternity groups are of the opinion that they are mostly welcoming to new mothers who want advice from more experienced parents, but the Parenting Groups emphasize being equally welcoming to men. Copenhagen […]
Parliament urges members to avoid using TikTok
“Fundamental misunderstanding”In collaboration with the PET Intelligence Service, CFCS has recently developed a guidebook for mobile device security. The EU has also moved to ban TikTok on employees’ work phones, while Canada became the latest country to do so yesterday as well. Several US states have also banned the service. TikTok is owned by the […]
“Irma’s” hunt for missing daughter – traced back to convicted child rapist
It starts with a message from the daughter’s school back home in Värmland, to mother “Irma’s” phone. A message that the girl did not show up for the lesson she was supposed to have after lunch. So begins five terrifying days where “Irma” desperately searches for her missing girl. She writes a wanted notice that […]
EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions […]
The money behind the porn site Pornhub
Pornhub is bigger than both Netflix and TikTok. The site is a cash cow that has attracted financial sharks who make billions. But now the owners are on trial accused of shooting private sex films where the people seen in the picture have not given their approval. “Many of them were just children when it […]
Friday papers: Blinken urges allies, TikTok elections and wind turbine ships
The US Secretary of State urges Turkey and Hungary to ratify the efforts of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Inflation to a 40-year high, family planning and more wind power: Finland in the world press
In addition, Nieminen says that the rise in consumer prices started in the second half of 2021. Due to the Ukraine crisis and subsequent international sanctions, prices rose steadily in May. The main reason for inflation in 2022 was the rise in loan interest rates and the rise in food and energy prices. The peak […]
Ferry company bans throwing furniture after passenger’s viral video
The man uploaded the video of the incident to TikTok himself, where it was viewed thousands of times before it was deleted.
The Forbes ’30 under 30′ list includes six young Danes
This is according to the American business magazine Forbes revealed its annual list of Europeans under 30 which are worth keeping an eye on in areas such as culture, science and finance. A few famous people are on the list, such as French soccer player Kylian Mbappé, a Senegalese-Italian star on TikTok, Khaby Lame and […]
Internet search results can increase your carbon footprint
Almost everyone thinks they know how to use Google, and they usually get the answer they want. Many people will intuitively know that the question “milk good for you” leads to different results than “milk bad for you”. The same goes for questions about “climate change” vs “climate hoax”, or for “2020 US election valid” […]
Holy crap: The museum thinks Bishop might have left a final offering and that it’s the real shit!
The year is 2422. And you, Dear Reader, have provided the star attraction. No, it’s not a serious TikTok video you made about the pandemic, although the description would be the same. At the Aalborg Historical Museum, they queue around the block to see one of your creations. ‘A piece of shit’, to be exact. […]
Get your Biering: Network with Danes
Everyone knows it. The Danes live and work in surprisingly tight social and professional bubbles, and this is a challenge for internationals. Among family friendsWhy are the Danes like that? Because they grow up and go to kindergarten, school and university in the same place and with the same people, while observing long-standing traditions: Christmas […]
Turkish police arrested two Finnish citizens because of a TikTok video
The clip appears to show a young man throwing and tearing Turkish banknotes.
Culture Round-Up: As one elf is championed for probable catfishing, another is canceled for alleged blackfacing
This year’s Christmas calendar show, ‘Julehjertets Hemmelighed’ on DR, is a magical tale that takes place in the 19th century. Partly filmed at Frilandsmuseet, the open-air museum known for its historic buildings, it is shown every evening from 1-24. December at 19:30. It suits Dad well as it shouldn’t clash with any World Cup football, […]
Nyhavn named one of the best tourist attractions in Europe
Copenhagen has ‘The Little Mermaid’, but it is often asked what Stockholm, Oslo or Helsinki have in comparison. The Sibelius Monument maybe… if you can find it. In addition, the Danish capital has historic Nyhavn, its most famous street. Or it would be if it wasn’t a channel. And now, thanks to another opinion poll, […]
The 2022 parliamentary election: What you should be aware of on 1 November and beyond
The general election is approaching. Next week, Danes will go to the polls to cast their votes. We have made a small guide that gives you an overview of what will happen and what you should be aware of. Before November 1: Politics as usual or revolution ahead?The Danish political landscape has changed significantly since […]
Friday’s papers: Border fence criticism, Stubb’s regrets and TikTok’s “cleanup queen” gets recognition
Fencing some parts of the border can lead to the acceleration of organized crime, the researcher warns.
These are Finns’ favorite online activities
Finns and their hobbies The most popular leisure activities outside the Internet are definitely still reading books, walking and moving in nature. Domestic and foreign travel are also favorite hobbies of Finns. Crossword puzzles and solving Sudoku puzzles are especially popular during the winter when people aren’t watching streaming services. Another seasonal hobby is spending […]
Compulsions, tics & Tourette’s
During the last few years’ pandemic, doctors around the world have noticed an increase in young people seeking help for their tics. Oddly enough, the majority of patients are teenage girls and most have one thing in common: the social media platform TikTok. Videos with the hashtag “tourettes” have over five million views. In the […]
From a fashion journalist to Finland’s first TikTok professor
Veteran host, fashion editor and economist Sami Sykkö will become a practical professor at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) from September 1. In the part-time job, which will continue at least until the end of 2025, the students must be taught working life skills related to business cooperation and marketing. "In order to reach the […]
Green Party MP sees Tiktok account deleted after posting abortion rights video
The Tiktok account of the MP of the first election term Sofia Virta (Green) has been unexpectedly removed from the China-based social media platform. Virta announced the deletion of his account in a tweet and also in a press release. She said the platform had likely removed her account because of her stance on human […]
TikTok’s global takeover: coincidence or calculations?
TikTok was launched by the Chinese Internet company ByteDance, to be more specific Zhang Yiming. He created the app to push the AI-fueled social media landscape, as he hinted when he told Bloomberg in 2017: “We’re working on information, not polls, but news recommendations.” However, as of November 2021, Yiming stepped down as chairman of […]
Finland needs better legislation to protect children online, it turns out
Finland’s digital environment is less safe for children compared to other European countries, estimates the child protection organization Protect Children. From chatting with friends to education, children’s lives are increasingly intertwined with online activities, and children’s data processing in the Finnish digital environment is full of risks, says the organization. Risks include GPS location tracking […]
Disinformation campaigns target Finnish speakers of foreign languages, NATO fears
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many news outlets – including BBC and Caretaker – have reported that targeted disinformation campaigns and rumors have flooded online spaces. In response, platforms like TikTok and Twitter have enhanced efforts to counter the Russian disinformation that has spread on their sites. At the same time, research by Ylen’s […]
The legal drama between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Actor Johnny Depp has sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel after a column she wrote in The Washington Post 2018. The trial has been broadcast live on television – and on social media, detached clips are rolling. Hear about what we know about the case – and our fascination with celebrity privacy. Johnny Depp […]
Monday’s newspapers: Ukrainian school, false news and distressing times
The city of Jyväskylä has decided to channel Ukrainian children to one school next semester, says the regional newspaper Central Finland. This autumn, about 150 Ukrainian children aged 6-16 will start teaching at a school in the city of Voionmaa. According to the authorities, the growing number of Ukrainian refugees meant that it was becoming […]
Migri: The Finnish-language TikTok video criticizing Ukrainians is "disinformation"
The Finnish Immigration Service Migri has told a video on the TikTok social media platform that a woman is calling on Ukrainians fleeing their country "ungrateful" is disinformation. In a video that has since been removed, a woman who claims to be a nurse at a reception center in the city of Yuan in eastern […]
The young man is suspected of sexually abusing 129 minors
The police in Central Finland said they would continue the investigation into a year-long investigation into the exceptionally widespread sexual exploitation of children, which involves a large number of victims. Police suspect a young man of sexual offenses against 129 minors. Authorities did not disclose the suspect’s age. The Central Finland District Court began the […]
“Endless scrolling” affects young people’s sleep and well-being
Adults must better help young people to manage the attractive digital world, say researchers Sissela Nutley, Lisa Thorell and Emma Claesdotter Knutsson. We have all grown up with targeted messages, beauty ideals and advertising around us, but the digital algorithms of the digital world are unmatched in capturing and retaining our interest. Especially young people […]
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 […]
Fazer and the S Group’s latest Finnish companies are withdrawing from Russia
“We see no solution but to withdraw from Russia” said Christoph VitzthumPresident and CEO of Fazer Group. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine is an aggression with tragic consequences throughout the region. We have a number of stakeholders and serious consequences to consider, which has not allowed us to break out as we would have liked. We […]
TikTok allows 10 minutes of video
TikTok extended its 1-minute limit to 3 minutes last July. By extending the time per video at TikTok, the brand hopes to see more engagement from its users – which in turn can lead to higher advertising revenue. The selected number of users were already able to upload five-minute videos to the platform, but thanks […]
Roundup: New record-breaking Olympic spirit shines in Beijing 2022
BEIJING, February 12 (Xinhua) – New records have been set, new stories have been written and the Olympic spirit shines here on Saturday, when the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics reach halfway. RECORD SLOTSAT The National Speed Skating Oval, commonly known as the Ice Ribbon, has been hailed as the “fastest ice” at sea level, where […]
Children who increasingly post content with sexual undertones alert police
Police warn of a worrying new trend where children, sometimes as young as six, post videos of themselves with sexual undertones on sites like TikTok. Young children are unaware of the consequences when they expose themselves on the internet. In this case, it can put them in danger of so-called sextortion. This means that adults […]
High number of children who were exposed to unpleasant internet experiences in Denmark last year
Normalized chaos Looking at the platforms where the negative experiences took place, Snapchat led by 49 percent, followed by Instagram (29), TikTok (20), Roblox (18) and Discord (16). “We were aware that there were enormous challenges in relation to digital violations of children and young people online, but we did not know exactly how widespread […]
Ed Talk: The Media Siren
Can this generation achieve the virtue of being bored? Busy school days, after-school, sports, cultural experiences such as art and music education, all to keep children busy – to keep them ‘off the streets’, even though it is a slightly protected life here in Denmark. We know who we are. The disorder Come home. Homework. […]
The difference between Scandinavian mobile subscriptions
When you live in Scandinavia, you would think that finding a mobile subscription would be a reasonably similar experience, regardless of whether you did it in Norway, Denmark or Sweden, but that is not actually the case. Because despite the fact that our countries are very similar, and our cultures are not least very similar […]
See: Lapland’s electric surfer becomes an Instagram hit
A video published by a photographer living in Rovaniemi on Instagram Toni Eskelinen A surfer climbing across the Lapland River on an electric or efoil board has become one of the most popular Finnish reels on the platform in 2021. The video has been produced by Eskelinen and a photographer Samuli Rosenberg and included Jaakko […]
Entertainment trends in Norway and globally
The entertainment market is constantly changing, both globally and in Norway. Some things change slowly over time, but there are also some dramatic changes in how we find and use entertainment. The transformation to online entertainment is of course the most profound megatrend – as practically everything that happens in the field of entertainment. The […]
A bus driver posts a video on TikTok while driving
According to Vísir, the driver of the Strætó bus made a video for social media while driving. The person in question has been revoked from driving and an investigation is ongoing. The video was originally posted on TikTok. Internet users who saw him began to discuss the safety of passengers on the bus, and the […]
“Squid game has become a global cultural phenomenon”
The WSJ, one of the world’s two largest financial news media, along with the British Financial Times (FT), published the Squid Game article as the main news, not in the cultural section. This new ranked among the top three articles in the WSJ. Also, according to the global OTT (Over-the-top) service investment site FlixPatrol, Squid […]
The award-winning freestyle footballer seeks to inspire young Muslim women
Freestyle football skills of Helsinki residents Lubna Omar have attracted thousands of followers to social media, and the 18-year-old high school student hopes her success will inspire other Muslim women to follow their dreams. Freestyle football is a combination of football tricks, dance, acrobatics and music, and Omar’s effortless artistic mastery earned him a place […]
Iltalehti: Police warn of new “dangerous” bottle bomb trend in TikTok
The bottles are placed in different places such as mailboxes, backyards and drains. The next explosion will be saved and downloaded to TikTok. Detective Sergeant Mikko Pitkänen said According to Iltalehti, one bomb was detonated even in the sandbox of a kindergarten playground. Although no one was injured in the blast, it caused extensive damage […]
A government report calls for a ban on social media junk food ads for children
Advertising for sweets, biscuits, and chocolate ads should be restricted to limit their impact on children, a government-commissioned study concluded. Researchers at the universities of Helsinki and Tampere, as well as researchers from the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and the private consulting company Ahjo Communications, surveyed unhealthy food marketing campaigns in Finland, and 13-17-year-olds were […]
At OnlyFans, everyone can sell their own porn
Here is an overview of the digital platform OnlyFans. * What are OnlyFans? OnlyFans is a web-based platform where users can upload videos and have followers. A bit like Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok. The big difference is that as follows, you have to pay to watch video clips, and that the content of many of […]
Research: Almost one in two young Finns falls victim to cyberbullying
Nearly half (45 percent) of those surveyed were worried that they or their family members would be abusive online. Abgottspon suggests that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be responsible, at least in part, for the increase in cyberbullying because people spend a lot of time online. Nearly 55 percent of victims of cyberbullying said they […]
Sports hijab, carbon neutrality and TikTok vs TV: Finland in the world press
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The TikTok man is required to be jailed – charged with two rapes
The 29-year-old man was taken to the Judge’s Guard in Copenhagen City Court on Wednesday morning. With round glasses and a black Moncler jacket, he sat down. The man has been given a name ban, but the judge said that he may well be referred to as the TikTok man, as he is known as […]
TikTok man jailed – charged with two counts of rape
The man was taken into the Judge’s Guard in Copenhagen City Court on Wednesday morning. With round glasses and a black Moncler jacket, he sat down. The man has been given a name ban, but the judge said that he may well be referred to as the TikTok man, as he is known as in […]
Minor girls arrested for several fires – filmed for Tiktok
Two underage girls under the age of fifteen have been arrested and are suspected of the grass fires that have been in and around Fyllerydsskogen in recent days. It was personnel from the rescue service who could arrest the young people when the rescue service was putting out one of the fires. The two then […]
After ambiguities about the user data – Swedish Tiktok answers
Tiktok is one of the world’s strongest growing social media and recently opened an office in Sweden. The new Nordic manager Liv Sandberg hopes that the question marks surrounding the user data can be sorted out. “Reliability and transparency are key to building trust,” she says.
Supo: The extreme right-wing threat of terrorism is growing in Finland
The biggest threat of a terrorist attack in Finland at the moment is individuals or small groups who support either the far right or the fundamentalist ideology of Islam. 2020 Yearbook Report (external link), published by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service Supo on Tuesday. The threat has remained on a four-point scale (elevated) at […]
The Delicious Cacophony Of Susan_creamcheese
Enter your fantasy: You’re on a weirdly positive bathing trip. It’s the peak of the party and the noise of the dance floor begins to envelop your soul and drowns blood pumping through a throbbing eardrum. You can not breathe. You can not speak. In fact, you have no idea what the next few seconds […]
From Iceland – IT IS NOW! Auður Lóa Guðnadóttir talks about being an introvert, Pandemic Life & Princess Diana
Published February 17, 2021 When the flicker of light appeared at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we sat down with the next generation of Icelandic artists to discuss the future. The conversations were free – some focused on the coming years, others reflected the implementation of the last few months, others still looked with […]
Tiktok invests in e-commerce in the USA
The popular video app Tiktok will now invest in e-commerce in the US, according to Financial Times. Through direct links in Tiktok profiles’ videos and through so-called live shopping, users will be able to buy the products that are marketed. The plans are seen as a response to e-commerce plans on other social platforms such […]
Important apps for children are missing in advice for criminal investigations
Several of the most common apps for children and young people are not included in the Public Prosecutor’s Office’s guide for how to obtain evidence from the Internet in criminal investigations, Ekot’s review shows. This is despite the fact that it is known that children are exposed to crime on the apps. This risks having […]
Increase in fake stock tips on social media
During the corona pandemic, equity interest has increased among the population. But it has also cheated. The Swedish Environmental Crime Agency is receiving an increasing harvest of tips about fake share advice on social media. – We have noticed a furious development. This is a big change, says Jan Leopoldson, who is the prosecutor at […]
Auðn, Magnús Jóhann, Countess Malaise & More!
It’s October 23, 2020 and you have no idea what to listen to. Fortunately, Grapevine is here for your weekend getaway. Countess Malaise – this bitch “I am too hard. I’m too bad. I’m too sad … but I’ve always been that bitch. “Then begins the latest campaign from goth-rapper-monarch Countess Malaise. Her debut ‘HYSTERIA’ […]
Jónsi, Sólstafir, The Post Performance Blues Band & More!
Stuck on what to listen to? Here are some of our favorite songs from last month. Jónsi & Robyn – Salt licorice “Salt licorice” is an aggressive encounter at the ballroom, with a thumping rhythm to a terrifying song. In it, Jónsi and Robyn share – which duo, right? – grief of aging, nostalgia and […]
Judges stop Trump’s ticking ban
In the United States, a federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempts to prevent Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned video app Tiktok. According to the order, the app would not be allowed in app stores in the US after midnight local time – but it will be postponed. The Trump administration also wants […]
