Tag: Transport
Agnes Wold dispels myths about how colds are contagious
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on cold virus: Therefore, it is good to have a fever and that it can be good to lie down under a warm blanket. Professor Agnes Wold also explains why it’s good to have a cold every now and […]
The city bike season starts in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa on April 1
The new city bike season starts on April 1. In Helsinki and Espoo, where there is a common city bike service, Vantaa has its own service. The bikes cannot be used interchangeably between these services. You can buy the entire season ticket now and the purchase of other products is possible at the start of […]
Monday’s papers: Trains at a standstill, increase in shoplifting, spring on standby
The morning papers report that due to the strike that has halted train traffic, alternative forms of local transport are likely to be congested.
Ski group covered in avalanche. Two people injured
A ski group of seven was buried by an avalanche in Brimnesdal in Ólafsfjörður. Two people were taken to hospital in Akureyri, the rest escaped uninjured. The ambulance crew arrived on the scene two hours after receiving the call. After arriving at the scene, it turned out that one of the victims had a broken […]
The high level of street dust affects the air quality in the capital region
Breathing in street dust is harmful to everyone, and it affects the general comfort of the population. Street dust consists mostly of fine asphalt and sand particles, which are used for road treatment. Studded tires are a significant source of dust particles because they are ground off on asphalt. Traffic and wind raise dust and […]
Strikes are increasingly likely to stop train traffic in Finland on Monday
All local and long-distance passenger traffic would stop until the labor market organizations reach an agreement on the locomotive drivers’ conditions. Rail freight traffic, on the other hand, would stop, with the exception of traffic critical to the security of delivery. The national mediator assured on Thursday that he would continue to find out ways […]
YLE: The price of food in Finland rose by more than 16% in February from a year ago
Food prices rose by 16.1 percent in November-December. The steepest annual increase in food prices was observed almost six decades ago, in 1964, when food prices rose by an average of 12 percent. In February, the prices of sugar, flour, butter and eggs rose by more than 30 percent from the previous year. The coffee […]
A four-day work week is profitable in some fields, the professor tells YLE
However, Härmä told public radio that the effects of the four-day work week should be monitored for more than six months – one to two years – as the employees’ motivation may decrease after the initial enthusiasm. “It would show how long productivity can remain unchanged after reducing working hours. The danger of shortening the […]
Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine
Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]
CO2 pumped underground for the first time
Crown Prince Frederik graced the stage yesterday at an event in Esbjerg, which inaugurated an experiment with technology that pumps carbon dioxide emissions back into the ground, reports DR. In the ocean not far from the case, a decommissioned oil platform was used to begin pumping the gas under the sea. The CO2 was brought […]
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Finnish customs and police uncover a marijuana smuggling operation from abroad
The investigation, which began in the late summer of 2022, led to the seizure of almost 40 kilograms of marijuana and approximately 95,000 euros in cash. The cash is believed to be partly criminal proceeds from marijuana already in circulation and partly to pay for a new import batch. The organization is suspected of having […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Copenhagen has the world’s best work-life balance, according to a Forbes survey
Copenhagen has the best work-life balance in the world, according to Forbes Advisor. Its 2023 survey assessed 128 major cities worldwide, giving each a score out of 100. Copenhagen scored 70.5, placing it well ahead of Helsinki at 65.1. Nordic cities dominated and took six of the top seven places, with Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and […]
Right now: Hear SMHI and the Swedish Transport Administration about the expected snow storm
A heavy snowstorm is expected to move in over the southern parts of Sweden during the night towards Tuesday. Weather warnings are issued and there may be major traffic disruptions. Hear from the Swedish Transport Agency’s press manager Bengt Olsson and meteorologist Sofia Söderberg at SMHI about how to prepare and where in Sweden it […]
Customs: Drug smugglers used courier services to transport cannabis
The street value of the imported cannabis was around four million euros.
An agreement with the bus drivers has been found, bus traffic will return to normal
“The strikes will end immediately. We have agreed that the return to work will take place as soon as possible, but no later than Monday morning on the first shift”, he stated for the broadcasting company in the dying minutes of the day. Kokko described the end result as a reasonable compromise from the drivers’ […]
The bus strikes will end when a wage agreement is reached
HSL and other public transport authorities across the country say service will gradually return to normal from Saturday and full service will begin on Monday.
Passengers are entitled to compensation
Four passengers of the Hungarian airline Wizz Air are entitled to compensation from the carrier in connection with delays caused by a bomb threat at Krakow airport. Such a decision was issued by the Icelandic Transport Agency regarding passengers who had a flight with Wizz Air from KeflavÃk to Krakow on July 24 last year. […]
The Swedes who remained after Putin’s invasion
Several Swedes have gone to Ukraine to participate as volunteers in both fighting, aid transport and medical care. Hear about the Swedes who support Ukraine, why they are there and what drives them. In addition, with one of the most noted summer speakers in P1, Swedish-speaking Kateryna Martiniuk, about why she refuses to leave Ukraine. […]
The stevedoring strike will end after the agreement between the transport workers and the port operators
According to him, the stevedores will return to work as soon as possible, but on Saturday at the latest. “During the 25-month contract period, salary increases will increase by 6.3 percent, in addition to which there will be a so-called deferment amount of 1,100 euros,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Kokko said people […]
The Sæfari ferry for refurbishment
The Sæfari ferry to the island of GrÃmsey is due to be laid aside for six to eight weeks in April and May. It is not known how people and goods will be transported at this time. Akureyri Municipality criticizes the decision and the poor flow of information to residents, but a representative of the […]
Wednesday’s papers: Bus driver’s strike, fears of late Belarusian FM and confrontation with the Ukrainian army
The bus drivers’ strike affects almost 90 percent of the Helsinki Public Transport Agency’s HSL bus routes and other bus traffic in different parts of the country.
Senaatti kinteistöt is selling a historic office building on Eteläesplanadi
This is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of Finnish history and cultural identity in a highly sought-after location. The building is the only building representing Art Nouveau architecture south of the Esplanade park, and it is protected by a government decree. “Properties right in the heart of Helsinki rarely come on the market. […]
The first electric ambulance drives on the road in Denmark
More respect for the environmentThe ambulance is a Mercedes-Benz e-Vito Tourer L3. A little bit smaller than the original Falck cars, it has a range of approximately 233 kilometers on a single charge and can go up to 160 km/h. The car can increase its battery level from 10 to 80 percent in just 35 […]
The strike threatens to disrupt bus traffic in cities across Finland from Wednesday
AKT and the Confederation of Road Transport Employers (ALT) did not reach an agreement on the bus drivers’ conditions on Monday. According to the national mediator, the two labor market organizations will meet again on Tuesday to try to resolve their differences. Anu Pajavaara. Harri PasanenAKP’s advocacy director, considered yesterday, while the negotiations were still […]
Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline
© Provided by Xinhua Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian affairs and contemporary history, points to “a clear gain to be made” by the US and a strengthening of its geopolitical influence over Germany. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline […]
Threatened strikes by public transport workers can cause headaches in Finland
Threatened strikes left unresolved could cause prolonged disruption to public transport services across the country from this week.
Weekend night public transport is back
Next Saturday, February 25, night public transport will return to ReykjavÃk. According to the timetable, buses will run on four routes, and each will start in the city center. These services will resume thanks to an agreement the City of ReykjavÃk has with Strætó bs. The announcement stated that this is how the city is […]
PÃ¥l Jonson (M): That is why we are sending Leopard to Ukraine
The government will send Leopard tanks and air defense systems to Ukraine in a new arms package. It includes about ten Leopard tanks that will work together with the fifty combat vehicles 90 that Sweden has already decided to donate. The weapons are to be coordinated with contributions from other countries, including Leopard tanks, which […]
Smuggelsverige – Drug wholesaler in Marbella | part 3/6
From Marbella in Spain, Gothenburg citizen Micke runs a drug network. Tons of drugs arrive in Spain via freighters from South America and in fast speedboats from Morocco. With the help of a truck driver who has an animal transport company, the drugs are taken to Sweden. Customs believe that upwards of 150 tons of […]
YLE: AKT is ready for a long fight over the working conditions of the squatters
Juha MutruThe CEO of the Port Operators’ Association showed the opposite to the public broadcasting company that the stakeholder group wants to target wage increases to export industries. “I believe that the solution can be found within [those parameters]. We also have different texts that we can include in the solution, he said. Efforts to […]
Danish air support to help Turkey
A call for helpTurkey requested air transport support through the European Air Transport Command in Eindhoven. The defense estimates that the plane will fly to and from Turkey up to and including Sunday 26 February. Two earthquakes struck eastern Turkey near the Syrian border on February 6 before another tremor struck on February 20.
Consumer discount on the cards? State audit uncovers major discrepancies with the way Danish energy is delivered
A new report by the State Auditors reveals that between 2018 and 2021, Danish energy companies overcharged consumers by DKK 61.8 million – and that this may be the tip of the iceberg. Commissioned by the National Audit Office, the State Auditors’ report has only assessed the activities of 76 of the company’s 600 energy […]
The transport strike ends – Posti’s deliveries will return to normal quickly, packages will arrive in the next few days
We are now focusing on delivering the goods we received after the strike as normally as possible. At the same time, the backlog caused by warehouse goods during the strike is being cleared. We will do our best to ensure that all deliveries are normal as soon as possible. Thank you to all our customers […]
Statistics Finland: Inflation slowed to 8.4 percent in January
However, the price of electricity remained the main factors of inflation, along with diesel prices and interest rates on both mortgages and consumer loans. In contrast, the factors that slowed down inflation were the fall in the prices of detached houses and the fall in the prices of prescription drugs. The publication of the inflation […]
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 […]
Strikes in Finnish ports and road transport continue after workers rejected the cost-benefit ratio
“All textual terms had been removed from the proposal. AKT’s goal is still to reach a solution as soon as possible. comment Ismo KokkoChairman of the ACP. Juha MutruThe CEO of the Port Operators Association confirmed on Sunday that the settlement proposal only applies to wage increases, which suggests that employers are unlikely to accept […]
Bringing transport workers back to the bargaining table
Representatives of port operators and labor groups began negotiations at the national mediator’s office on Sunday as the ongoing strike hampers exports and postal deliveries.
Customs’ comprehensive response to EU sanctions against Russia
Of these, more than 1,300 cases were under targeted supervision and about 300 cases were sent for preliminary investigation. Sanctions have also had a significant impact on the international flow of goods. The nine sanctions packages of the past year have comprehensively modified the EU’s sanctions against Russia, and the categories of goods covered by […]
Right now: Storm Otto is disrupting train traffic
The Swedish Transport Administration has decided to close parts of the west coast line and all trips with the Öresund train between Gothenburg and Malmö are canceled from 18:00 today. SJ’s trains on the route are also affected and no replacement traffic will be offered. Other sections that are affected are between Halmstad and Värnamo. […]
The acute crisis phase is over, says Finnair
The number of passengers transported by the airline increased by almost 61 percent to 2.5 million, which increased the passenger utilization rate to 72 percent. Topi MannerCEO of Finnair on Wednesday said the airline is leaving behind the acute three-year phase of the crisis and continues to recover. “This is another important step in the […]
Posti is delayed when Posti employees join transport strikes
Parcel delivery times can be delayed by up to a week, while letters and magazines can take up to two weeks to arrive.
NATO chief calls for bigger defense budgets
BRUSSELS, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states should commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense by next year, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists after a NATO defense ministers’ meeting here to address key issues […]
ACP strikes can also affect air traffic, says Finavia
Real-time information about flights arriving and departing from airports in different parts of the country can be found at on Finavia’s website. AKT began a series of strikes on Wednesday targeting three segments of the road transport sector – truck, tank and oil product transport – as well as stevedoring and terminal operations at ports. […]
Strikes in ports and road transport begin after transport workers reject the new conditions
Lako’s largest ports are Hamina-Kotka, Helsinki, Hanko, Kokkola, Naantali, Pori, Oulu, Rauma, Turku and Uusikaupunki. When 90 percent of Finland’s goods exports are handled in ports, a strike could have serious consequences for Finland’s foreign trade. The strikes in the truck, tank and oil product segments of road transport began at midnight. Ismo KokkoACP chairman […]
Ukraine is draining NATO’s ammunition stockpile: Stoltenberg
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) must “increase production” of munitions as Ukraine’s rate of use is depleting current capabilities and draining stockpiles, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. The conflict in Ukraine is “consuming a huge amount of ammunition and depleting allied stocks,” he told reporters ahead […]
Media support proposals for the negotiation round: The grants aim to support socially important communication and versatile news media
The grants would be awarded through the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom). The first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 includes a total of 7 million euros in reserve for such grants. “Responsible, versatile and independent media is the cornerstone of a democratic society. The media industry has been adapting to technological changes and competition […]
The study considers the merits of the high-speed train connection between Helsinki and Tampere
The price of the new rail connection was estimated at 5.3 billion euros, and the cost of the current renovation was slightly less than one billion euros. The runway, a long-distance train connection from Pasila via Helsinki-Vantaa to Kerava, was included in the costs of the new link as a prerequisite for the infrastructure project. […]
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. […]
Teollisuusliitto cancels strikes after chemical and technology industry contracts
The technology industry may still face Trade Union Pro and YTN’s strike. Helsington Sanomat on Sunday wrote that the agreement guarantees this year’s general 3.5 percent salary increase for employees in the technology sector and a one-time additional bonus of 400 euros to be paid in March. Salary increases in the industry will continue next […]
Another storm warning across the country
Heavy rains, warmth and strong to very strong southerly winds are blowing in the south and west of the country today. According to meteorologists, warm weather and sleet can cause rapid thaws, which increases the likelihood of avalanches, slush avalanches and landslides. Bad forecast for Tuesday When weather conditions can have a big impact on […]
Finland is applying for EU funding of 61.5 million euros for communication projects
In the current application round, the strengthening of backbone network connections and the introduction of quantum communication infrastructure are financed in particular. Five projects are applying for funding to improve connections 1. The Far North Fiber Europe 1 project is seeking EUR 56.8 million in funding for seabed research and the design and construction of […]
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 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 […]
Jokeri Light Rail test runs start in Espoo – stops at metro and railway stations
In Leppävaara, you can easily get to the railway track and its future extension to the City Rail Link and the long-distance train network by express tram. Leppävaara is a commercially attractive area and thanks to the new light rail, its services are even easier to reach. In Otaniemi and Keilaniemi, the Jokeri tram stops […]
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 […]
Savola: Finland participates in the international supply of tanks to Ukraine
“Finland’s contribution cannot be too great in light of our defense capabilities. We are not yet a member of NATO, and we cannot compromise on our own defense, Savola said. He estimates that Finland could offer training and maintenance services to Ukraine in addition to tanks. Although decisions on the details of the support package […]
PAM announces that it is ready to strike in 185 grocery stores and logistics centers
– The trade union has been reluctant to discuss salary increases that would secure the purchasing power of employees. stated Annika Rönni-SällinenChairman of PAM. “Retail businesses are making good results, while their workers have to cut corners to make sure they’re paid enough to live on. Employees have the right to an appropriate salary increase.” […]
More and more Swedes receive military deployments
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The number of Swedes with war deployments increased by 66,000 individuals to over 404,000 in the second half of 2022 and it is expected to increase further, Sweden’s Television (SVT) reported on Monday. According to the Swedish law, workplaces can order their employees to stay at work if the government […]
Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä will receive the honorary title of Academician of Science
and research professor Merja Penttilä has expertise in biotechnology and synthetic biology. They are all respected scientists and researchers with pioneering experience in their respective fields of research. Their work has wide-ranging importance in different sectors of society and thus helps to solve global challenges. A maximum of 16 distinguished Finnish scientists can have the […]
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 […]
Ebba Busch (KD): I never promised money before Christmas
On the second of September, Ulf Kristersson (M) told and signed facebook about a joint election promise from all the party leaders in his political team. Household finances would be saved in good time before Christmas. “Everyone should know that before Christmas, you will get relief for the high electricity prices that the government has […]
NATO allies US, Turkey Trying to mend fences but cracks remain
WASHINGTON – The United States and Turkey tried on Wednesday to iron out differences that have strained relations for years but failed to report progress in resolving differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have strained ties between the allies. At a meeting in Washington, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and visiting Turkish […]
Background report of the Norwegian Economic Council: Flat-rate transfers are the most effective way to deal with unequal fuel taxes for low-income households
However, the tax burden is higher for low-income car-owning households. The Economic Policy Council’s new background report analyzes different compensation models. The report was written by a doctoral researcher Selina Clarke and empirical analysis by the researcher Kimmo Palanne. “In summary, a flat-rate transfer would compensate for the costs to low-income households, but it would […]
Millions to see dip in electricity prices
The future remains tenuous More specifically, the reduction relates to the price companies charge to transport electricity from the source to consumers and maintain the grid. Bay-Smidt said it was uncertain how long the price cut would last. Radius Elnet services around 1 million homes and businesses in the Copenhagen area as well as North […]
VR acquires new equipment for night train traffic from Å koda Transtech
“We are happy to state that the popularity of night train travel has increased by 17 percent compared to 2018. With these new buses, we want to meet our customers’ wishes and further develop the travel experience. For example, working and eating in your own cabin will be even more comfortable in the future”, says […]
The European construction industry sees weaker growth in the future
After two great years, the outlook for European housing construction has turned much darker. Construction activity as a whole will decrease by almost 3 percent in 2023–2024, but will recover slightly in 2025. In the current year, the volume of new construction will decrease by 2 percent as a result of the economic decline caused […]
Many people in Austurvöllur Square protested against the deportations
A crowd of people gathered in Austurvöllur Square to protest against the deportation of applicants for international protection by the Icelandic government. Many condemned the government-organized deportation that took place yesterday evening, when fifteen people were deported from Iceland to Greece at five in the morning. It was planned to transport 28 people, but thirteen […]
The clocks will return on Sunday, October 30
Adjusting the clocks at the same time is important, for example, in international rail and air traffic. The clocks are always changed on the last Sunday of March and October. Early Sunday morning was chosen as the least inconvenience, because traffic is at its lowest then. Daylight saving time has been observed in Finland without […]
Leak found on Russian oil pipeline to German Polish operator
The reason for the breach on the Druzhba pipeline is not yet known, says the operator of the route Polish operator PERN has said it has discovered a leak on the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Germany. The break was detected late on Tuesday by automated systems on one of the two strands […]
Transport Minister proposes continuation of subsidies for electric vehicles as SDP’s emissions proposal comes under fire
The funds allocated to the purchase of electric cars by consumers may run out next month.
The war in Ukraine puts the continuation of the eastern railway in Finland into question
The Finnish Transport Agency The Finnish Transport Agency estimated a couple of years ago that the connection would cost around 1.7 billion euros. According to YLE, the estimate is probably too optimistic in light of the recent price increase. The infrastructure project is justified as a way to develop connections between the capital region and […]
YLE reveals how sanctions are avoided at the border between Finland and Russia
“If a Finnish towing vehicle has a Russian trailer, it is interpreted as a Finnish combination and it is perfectly legal to drive it across the border”, Jarkko FagerströmCustoms inspector, told YLE on Monday. Freight traffic moves across the border also because not all goods are covered by sanctions. – For example, aggregate and to […]
In the opening year of the Tampere tram, 10 million trips were made
Tampere’s tram system has been operating for exactly one year, and almost 10 million trips were made during its first year of operation. The southern central city has approximately 245,000 inhabitants, making it the largest inland city in the Nordic countries. The entire capital region has a total of 422,000 inhabitants. Mika Periviita, director of […]
Three wounded were evacuated from the eruption site
Three injured people were evacuated from the volcano eruption area last night. Suðurnes County police estimate that there were between seventy and eighty people there around four in the morning. In a press release from the Suðurnes police it is said that for many people the trail to the new eruption site is very difficult. […]
Saarikko: Finland may not be able to afford significant income tax reductions
“Now we need mutual trust.” Saarikko pointed out that the combination of substantial wage increases and income tax cuts would be dangerous, as it could further accelerate the rise in consumer prices. Juha MajanenOn Wednesday, the permanent state secretary of the Ministry of Finance defined moderate salary increases as increases in line with next year’s […]
Students are advised to apply for school travel support before the start of the autumn semester
The grounds for receiving school travel support vary depending on whether the student is entitled to free education in accordance with the Compulsory Education Act. Those entitled to free education can receive school travel support if the distance from home to school is at least seven kilometers. Students who are not entitled to free education […]
Humanity exceeded the Earth’s resource budget for the year on Thursday
Earth Overshoot Day is calculated annually for each country based on approximately 15,000 data points. The information is provided by the United Nations. Finns used all their natural resources for this year on the 31st of Marcha couple of days after the Danes and Belgians, but a couple of days before the Koreans and Swedes. […]
Europe engulfed by a new covid-19 wave, says ECDC expert
STOCKHOLM, July 20 (Xinhua) – Europe is engulfed by a new covid-19 wave as the number of new infections has tripled in six weeks, the Stockholm-based European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Wednesday. The wave is mainly driven by the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, which account for 80 percent of […]
Nationwide train service disruptions due to minor malfunctions
An incident in Ejby yesterday has affected train operations all over Denmark today. According to DSB, a train traveling through the city caused damage to an overhead line. Regional trains between Odense and Fredericia have been canceled in both directions, but there will be buses to transport travelers between the destinations until 10.00. In addition, […]
Kuluttajaliitto: Taxi Act reforms cause 40 percent price increases, worse service
More and more people have complained to Kuluttajaliitto about taxi issues after the sector’s legal reforms began to affect major changes in their introduction in 2018, says the non-governmental organization. Consumers have reached out with complaints about the availability of transport, pricing arrangements and the safety of taxi service providers across the country. According to […]
Tampere Hospital undertakes to treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers
Tampere University Hospital is committed to receiving wounded soldiers from Ukraine who may arrive for treatment in the coming days. Behind the project is a group of volunteers whose goal is to bring a dozen injured Ukrainian soldiers to Finland. "We are committed to accepting individual patients, like other university hospitals in Finland," said Juhani […]
Fatal accident near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Last night, there was a serious car accident on the Meðallandsvegur road in Skaftárhreppur, which resulted in the death of a car passenger. Two other people, who were also in the vehicle, were transported by a coast guard helicopter to a hospital in Reykjavik. The driver of the car who fell off the road emerged […]
Hedda Stiernstedt plays the lead role in Netflix’s latest Swedish comedy
Washington [US]July 5 (ANI): The Swedish actress Hedda Stiernstedt has been given the lead role in Netflix’s Swedish comedy “One More Time”. According to Variety, Stiernstedt would play the character Amelia, a 40-year-old woman who is hit by a bus on her birthday. But when Amelia opens her eyes, she is transported to the year […]
Satellite images show an emptied Russian military base near the Finnish border
According to satellite images obtained by Yle, a large part of the military base of the Russian Alakurti military base on the Finnish border has been removed. In Russia, no information has been made public about the possible transfer of troops or equipment. Since mid-May, more than 100 vehicles have left Alakurt, including dozens of […]
The Finnish police suspect a man of animal welfare crimes after transporting the dog that led to his death from Russia
The Helsinki police have started a preliminary investigation, where it is suspected that a 24-year-old man transported 32 dogs to the ground under bad conditions. According to the police, the mode of transport, a small truck, caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals. The Border Guard notified the Helsinki police on Saturday that a […]
Drowning claimed 18 lives in June
According to preliminary information from the Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Association (SUH), a total of 18 people drowned in June in various parts of Finland. Five of the deaths occurred in connection with water transport and six were related to swimming. However, the sequence of events was still unclear for seven deaths. Five people drowned […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport turns 70 years old
In July 1952, Prime Minister Urho Kekkonen opened the new Helsinki-Vantaa Olympic transport for use for a month and a half. Construction of the airport continued after the Olympics. Air traffic at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport officially started on October 26, 1952. At first, only one runway was available. The first airport building was a wooden barracks, […]
2022 Tour de France: Why cycling in Denmark is a joy … and a mystery
In July 2022, they bring the Tour de France to Denmark. In many ways, given the way I ride a bike, I feel like I have already lived that race since I bought my first bike here. I usually ride with the speed and agility of a Japanese horn, whipping from the bike path to […]
Iceland is the most expensive country in Europe
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has published price data in several categories and by country on its website. Prices in Iceland are higher in all categories than average prices in the European Union. Food in Iceland is 42% more expensive than the European Union average. Also, clothing and public transport are more […]
Imports and exports of goods also apply to individuals crossing the Finnish-Russian border
Both imports to Finland and exports to Russia are restricted The entry restrictions that were in force at Finland’s external borders due to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted on June 30, and from July 1, the health security situation will return to the pre-pandemic situation. However, the EU’s sanctions against Russia affect customs operations, […]
2022 Tour de France: In the home of cycling
In 1973, a Saudi-led oil embargo against the United States triggered a global energy crisis. The price of oil quadrupled, leading to fuel shortages and revealing the West’s dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. In Denmark – a country that had so far eagerly embraced the car – the crisis became an opportunity. Warned […]
Finnish rail traffic was disrupted due to delays in the bridge renewal project
“Demolition of the old bridge took longer than expected” Maija LavapuroThe project manager from the Finnish Transport Agency told YLE on Monday. The state railway company VR replaced the train traffic between Tampere and Toijala with buses, but in Hämeenlinna, Parkano, Tampere and Toijala, trains with a total of 4,000 passengers were stuck for hours. […]
Right now: Here are the roads you should avoid in midsummer traffic
Long queues are expected on several roads around Sweden during the midsummer weekend. It has also been warned that some heavily trafficked road sections may be affected by accidents. Hear Bengt Olsson, press manager at the Swedish Transport Administration, and Love Bergström, traffic reporter at Swedish Radio, about the situation around the country.
Electric scooter companies demand scooter limits in Helsinki
Electric scooter rental companies Tier, Voi, Lime, Bird and Dott want legislation for scooter chaos in the center of Helsinki. Electric scooters left in the middle of the promenade have been a big drawback during the summer. This is especially true for the visually impaired, for whom scooters make the urban environment much more difficult […]
Industrial investment is growing strongly this year
According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, industrial investment is expected to grow by 24 per cent this year compared to the previous year. The total value of industrial investment in 2022 is estimated at around € 10.5 billion. According to EK’s Director of Data and Research, despite this year’s economic uncertainty and rising […]
