Tag: Travel
After Covid, huge demand in the US for flights to Europe
LONDON, England: Despite rising airfares, a potential global economic recession and risks of shutdowns at some European airports due to labor disputes, Americans’ online searches for flights to Europe have surged. American airlines are therefore increasing the transatlantic capacity to monetize Americans’ demand for travel to Europe. Amid rising interest rates, high inflation, mass layoffs […]
New hero emerges as Denmark outside the EC 2024 qualification mark
To KazakhstanHøjlund certainly made an impression, scoring all three goals while leading the line for Denmark. The future actually looks bright for Højlund and Denmark – the Atalanta forward only turned 20 last month. See his goal last night here. The Danes are now top of Group H along with Slovenia and Northern Ireland, who […]
Wanting Putin changes the playing field
No one expects a trial in the foreseeable future. But Vladimir Putin can no longer travel internationally as he likes and all countries must adapt to a new political game plan. Also hear why it is seen as an act of defiance that Vladimir Putin, the day after the arrest warrant, is visiting occupied areas […]
The saving rate of Finnish households has been at a new low since 2006
The savings rate had reached its highest level since the turn of the millennium (9.7%) in the second quarter of 2020, when spending opportunities were limited by, for example, event, outdoor and travel restrictions. “Few bought so much consumer electronics that it took all of their savings” Pasi Kuoppamäkisaid Danske Bank’s chief economist to Helsingin […]
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 […]
Finnish police suspect a 21-year-old Spanish man of training to commit a terrorist act
The authorities suspect that the man expressed an interest in traveling to areas where terrorist organizations operate.
The Icelandic passport is in 21st place
In the latest ranking of the strongest passports, the Icelandic passport took 21st place, receiving 87.47 points out of 100. The number of countries to which holders of a given passport can travel without a visa determines how high a passport will be on the list. Icelandic citizens can travel visa-free to 106 countries. Holders […]
Haaga-Helia offers exchange study places for Ukrainian students
Haaga-Helia takes care of exchange arrangements and grants Erasmus+ eligible students mobility grants (€1150/month) and travel grants (€275). Interested students can send their exchange study application through Haaga-Helia’s mobility system. More detailed application instructions can be found on their website website. HT
Prime Minister travels to North Africa to smear the Egyptians
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has flown to Egypt to discuss climate, migration and the war in Ukraine, DR reports. In a change of policy, however, she will not officially bring up the North African country’s shaky relationship with human rights and democracy. Although Egypt is a dictatorship, the government considers it an invaluable business partner […]
How much tax do you get back?
1 May deadline for changesOnce in, users can make changes to their Annual Statement until May 1 – something around 750,000 people have already done, although it’s only been available since Friday. The Tax Agency revealed yesterday that the changes the public have been particularly interested in are: – ‘Driving deduction‘: the deduction for journeys […]
Return of Chinese tourists to Iceland
As reported by RÚV, starting March 15, the Chinese government decided to allow the sale of cross-border group tours to an additional 40 countries, including Iceland. The move is part of the easing of restrictions in China following the introduction of a travel ban caused by the pandemic. Sales of flights to and from China […]
Mona Lisa and AI join forces to lead Danish tourism promotion
Be an explorer, not a touristAll the works are brought to life using deepfake technology, motion synthesis, and the script is even composed by the controversial ChatGPT chatbot. Erik Mortensen, head of global brand & business development for VisitDenmark, said that something extraordinary was needed to promote Denmark abroad. “As a travel destination, Denmark is […]
The tactics that make Erdogan a feared negotiator
Sveriges Radio’s Turkey correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström tells how President Recep Tayyip Erdogan does to win negotiations. Erdogan is known as a tough negotiator. But at the same time, you can never count him out – at the last moment he can completely turn around. On March 9, talks between Turkey, Sweden and Finland about […]
Guðni received his first pair of Mottumars socks
The designers of the latest version of socks produced for the Mottumars initiative traveled to Bessastaðir this morning and presented the first pair to the president. Mottumar’s motto this year is Don’t neglect your health. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, the president of Iceland, received the first pair of Mottumars in Bessastadir today. There are socks that […]
Finavia facilitates the security check of air passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
This update has speeded up security checks,” said Ari KumaraDirector of Finavia’s safety operations. By the summer of 2023, traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa airport will be even more effortless when Finavia will install even more ultra-modern security devices. These devices allow air passengers to carry liquid containers of up to 100 milliliters in their carry-on luggage. […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was awarded the best airport in Europe in its category
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has maintained its strong position among the world’s best airports year after year,” says Kimmo MäkiCEO of Finavia. The ASQ award (Airport Service Quality) is awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI), the international umbrella organization for airports. The awards were given to airports that were the best in their area and size […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport will give up travel-sized bottles by summer
Thanks to the new security screening devices, passengers can keep liquids and electronics in their hand luggage when leaving Helsinki-Vantaa.
They fought the gangs with harsh punishments – and won
Conflict travels to a country that actually seems to have succeeded in the fight against gang violence. In one year, the murder rate in El Salvador has more than halved. Increased penalties and tough police operations have filled the prisons and calmed the streets in the country that was recently one of the world’s most […]
Annah Björk – two years with postcovid
For many of us, the corona pandemic is a thing of the past, but not for Annah Björk. Every day for two years she has had a fever, breathing difficulties and body pains. Life with post-covid stands in stark contrast to how she lived until Christmas 2020. For 20 years, music and fashion journalist Annah […]
When to buy winter sports equipment
One of the most important advantages of purchasing winter sports equipment in the off-season is the cost savings. By David Boernerproduct manager Skiing and snowboarding At REI: “Buying equipment in the off-season can save you a significant amount of money, but you don’t have the opportunity to test the equipment and make sure it fits […]
Finns visit Southern Europe at pre-pandemic levels
All in all, last fall, international leisure travel was still about 20 percent below the level seen before Covid spread to the industry.
Rehn to evaluate UN aid
The UN has asked the former Minister of Defense of Finland, Elisabeth Rehn, to travel to the Palestinian territories to assess how effectively the UN’s aid is used there.
Conrad the Contrarian: Relax, it’s education
Too casual? Or the global best? Danish education is a hot topic in Europe. Have these Scandinavians optimized learning or do they have a lot to learn? Culture shock The Danish education system is what brought me to Denmark way back in 2012 – another time before COVID and travel cards, when Brexit was still […]
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, Sweden to join NATO soon, they have fulfilled the obligation
BRUSSELS – Finland and Sweden will join NATO in the autumn when they have met all of Ankara’s requirements. However, their accession protocol has not yet been ratified by Hungary and Turkey, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference on Wednesday after meeting NATO defense ministers. “Both Sweden and Finland have now […]
Forward Zhang to miss China’s warm-up league match in Spain
GENEVA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese forward Zhang Linyan will miss a league match with Swiss women’s club Grasshopper Club Zurich in order to join his national team for four caps in Spain. “I can’t wait to play for the national team and see my Chinese teammates. I hope I can show what I’ve learned […]
Winter holiday: In the home of the Vikings
February at the Viking Ship Museum Vindeboder 12, Roskilde, open daily 10:00-16:00; over 18: DKK 125, under 18: free adm; vikingeskibsmuseet.dk Travel back to Denmark’s proud Viking past! The Viking Ship Museum is located in Roskilde and is a national ship museum built in 1969 that houses five original Viking ships from the 11th century. […]
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. […]
Bergen named one of the most Instagrammable places
Bergen in Norway has been named one of the most Instagrammable places in the world in 2023 Using a scoring system that analyzes the number of hashtags per destination, survey results from our social audience and input from our editors, Big Seven Travel have rounded up the destinations that are guaranteed to get likes. From […]
They’re canceling flights between Iceland and New York
The American airline United Airlines has canceled all flights between Keflavík and Newark Airport in New York. Information about the changes in flights was provided by the travel website The Points Guy. United Airlines started flying to Iceland from New York in May 2018. The airline previously announced that scheduled flights between Keflavík and New […]
Iceland on Iain’s list of favorite travel destinations
Iain Glen gave mbl.is an interview via video call and was asked what his favorite country was, without hesitation he replied – “Iceland!”. Glen also says he appreciates the privilege of traveling and seeing the world through his job. “Traveling is eye-opening, but I often visit countries in a different way than a tourist because […]
Classic winter than in Iceland
Travel in South East Iceland, South Iceland, Faxaflói and the Westfjords is not recommended until Tuesday morning. Orange weather alerts will go into effect tomorrow. “South of Greenland, a strong low has formed in the cold air from Newfoundland and is deepening rapidly,” said Elín Björk Jónasdóttir, a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. “It’s […]
Keskivikko lehdet: While traveling alone, Niinistö meets students in Ukraine and Finland’s future in the game
The newspaper wonders if Finland would really join NATO without Sweden.
Again a little armageddon at the airport in Keflavik
As reported by mbl.is, strong winds and heavy snowfall caused significant difficulties for travelers. While most international flights were canceled or delayed, eight flights from North America were on their way to Keflavík when the weather took a turn for the worse. Passengers from seven flights spent six hours or more in their planes because […]
Chinese women’s soccer team to play four friendly matches in February
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — The Chinese women’s national soccer team will play four friendly matches in February as part of their preparations for the Women’s World Cup this year. The Chinese team will hold a training camp in Guangzhou from January 26 before traveling to Spain on February 10. According to the schedule, China […]
Finland’s air travel industry is recovering, but far from the pre-Covid level
The only airport with more passengers than before the pandemic was Kuusamo, a popular tourist destination in the north.
YLE: Finland is behind other Nordic countries in the recovery of tourism
Slow recovery is explained by unfamiliarity. “Only 20 percent of the respondents belonging to the target groups of our target market stated that they knew something about Finland. In Great Britain and the United States, familiarity was only 10 percent. Kristiina HietasaariThe director of Visit Finland told YLE on Wednesday. Finland also did not make […]
China Introduces IceBurial Technology Amid Rising Covid Deaths
Peking [China]Jan 20 (ANI): Amid rising death toll in China due to covid-19, IceBurial technology has been introduced, alleged inconvenient truths by Jennifer Zeng covering first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party. “This type of burial has been carried out in Wuhan City on an experimental basis. Corpses can be […]
Denmark on the podium of the world’s best countries to start a family
Children are very welcome in Denmark. In a list dominated by European countries, the Nordic countries accounted for five of the 11 best places. Enjoy Travel placed Denmark in second place on its list of the 25 best countries in the world to start a family. The website took into account education, child care, safety, […]
Tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels in some areas in 2023
Depending, among other things, on the extent of the economic recession, the continued recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and the development of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. All areas will be restored More than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number in 2021, though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels, according […]
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 […]
VR acquires new equipment for night train traffic from Škoda 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 end is near for the traveling library
The City Library plans to suspend the operation of the library bus, which is visiting various parts of the city. According to the representatives of the library, the bus is 22 years old, and its refurbishment would cost about one hundred million crowns. In the draft of the new budget of the City Library, it […]
The panic in Russia after Putin’s mobilization
After Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that hundreds of thousands of men will be mobilized to fight in Ukraine, there have been strong protests in several places in Russia. Although there was first talk of 300,000 men and a so-called partial mobilization, it seems that not all of them are […]
Survey: Almost one in four says that income is not enough to cover rising consumer prices
With consumer prices rising this year, almost one in four Finns said they don’t think they can cope with their living expenses, according to a recent study by Taloustuktuikma. Almost half of the respondents expected their financial situation to worsen this year. "In particular, working people aged 35–49 believe that their financial situation will deteriorate […]
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 […]
The EU bans the import of Russian gold in the new sanctions package
The Commission said in a statement that member states will discuss the proposal in the EU Council next week before adopting it. The proposal was made jointly by the Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Dubbed the “Maintenance and Harmonization” package, it clarifies previous provisions to strengthen legal certainty for operators and enforcement […]
The restrictions on the eastern borders make it easier, but crossings are still restricted
Despite the Russian government’s announcement last week that the temporary Covid-related border crossing restrictions will be lifted on Friday, the Border Guard has not yet detected an increase in traffic. The Russian news magazine Fontanka reported on Friday that the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a document on Thursday that officially lifted epidemic restrictions […]
They were called Sweden’s Bonnie and Clyde
Tommy is considered one of Sweden’s worst robbers. Monica is his wife and accomplice. They spend the money on nightclubs, travel and expensive cars. When he is inside, she walks on the street. They are called Sweden’s Bonnie and Clyde. A program of Martin Jönsson Producer: Håkan Engström Final mix: Nima Shams The program is […]
Novo Nordisk will help finance abortion trips for American employees
Novo Nordisk will expand financial support to employees in the US after the implementation of strict abortion laws, reports Politiken. After the US Supreme Court overthrew Roe vs Wade on June 24, it is now illegal in many states in the United States to have an abortion. Because of the extreme mental and physical effects […]
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, […]
300-year-old ship records to help understand climate change
Huge interest alreadyThe journals were written while traveling around the world – with the oldest record dating back to 1675. Organizations will compare past weather events to predict weather events, helping us understand climate change and what we can expect in the future. “They relate, for example, to the weather conditions in the Øresund region […]
Finland removes all Covid border restrictions
All restrictions related to the corona at Finland’s external borders will end on June 30, the Ministry of the Interior stated in a press release. This means that from the beginning of July, all travelers arriving from outside the Schengen and EU areas will no longer be required to have a vaccination certificate or a […]
Air travel in May is showing signs of recovery
About 1.3 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in May, Statistics Finland revealed. report. This is 17 percent more than the previous month. About 80 percent of passengers traveled abroad, compared to 20 percent of domestic passengers. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport welcomed 87 percent of all passengers flying in May. Although air tourism has begun to recover […]
Indonesia and Finland celebrate friendship at the summer festival
In addition to food and performances, there were also various tourist stalls, Indonesian handicrafts and a children’s corner that offers experiences of traditional games for Indonesian children. The excitement was felt at the Indonesia-Finland Festival 2022. Indonesia and Finland organized the Indonesia-Finland Festival 2022 at Helsinki Railway Square on June 4 and 5, 2022. The […]
Increased competition in the bus and train sector saved consumers millions
According to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), the legal reforms reduced the prices of long-distance bus tickets by about 25 percent in 2014-2019. At the same time, the state-owned railway company VR reduced long-distance train tickets by about 20 percent, KKV says in its report. The combined effect of the fall in ticket […]
Nationwide delays in police licensing services
The global situation and the slowdown in the coronary virus pandemic have increased the demand for travel documents in particular, congesting police licensing services. Efforts have been made to alleviate the ongoing problem throughout the spring, for example by hiring additional staff. Despite these efforts, queuing times are still long and the time taken to […]
Gather about the campfire: Danish camping on its way to another record in 2022
Visitors and inflationary pressuresThis year, due to the relaxed travel restrictions, Isaksen said that an increase in foreign visitors also contributes to this year’s record numbers. Isaksen also attributed inflation and rising fuel prices to the trend, noting that many more are choosing an affordable camping holiday at home rather than an expensive trip abroad. […]
Two teenagers died in a collision between a car and a truck near Turku
Two young people died in a car and truck collision near Turku Airport on Friday night. According to police, there were six people in the car at the time of the crash. The victims were a young woman born in 2005 traveling in the back seat and a young man born in 2005 sitting in […]
Information for new students: Apply for benefits from OmaKela’s online service and remember to pay the student’s health care fee on time
Students can use OmaKela from the e-service to apply for a study grant as soon as they have approved the place of study. They can apply for financial support even if they do not yet know where and how they will live during their schooling. If they live with their parents and receive financial support, […]
High fuel prices are the latest groundbreaking for vulnerable SAS
It all hangs in the airCurrently, the Danish and Swedish states both own 21.8 percent of SAS. But in an attempt to relieve its debt, the airline is seeking to transfer DKK 14 billion in debt to SAS shares – something the low-budget competitor Norwegian has done in the past. As a part of its […]
The prosecutor is complaining about the release of war crimes
Prosecutors are appealing the Pirkanmaa District Court’s decision for release Gibril Massaquoi charges including murder, aggravated rape and aggravated war crimes, public prosecutor Tom Laitinen has confirmed to the news agency STT. "The main grounds of appeal relate to the assessment of the evidence that the District Court, in our view, erred in its assessment […]
The Finnish Foreign Minister is concerned about the revelations of the Uighurs
Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) tells Yle he has found new revelations about China’s treatment of its Uighur population "very worrying." Earlier this week, Yle and other international media reported a large-scale information leak that provided a new insight into the repression of China’s Muslim minorities in western Xinjiang Province. The data confirmed previous estimates […]
In Finland, 17-year-olds will soon be able to obtain a driving license
In Finland, 17-year-olds will soon be able to get behind the wheel – if their parents allow it. In Finland, the driving age is 18 years, but 17-year-olds can apply for a special exemption to obtain a driving license a year earlier. The government’s proposal this month aims to change the driving license law by […]
The first case of monkey pox in Finland
Finland’s largest hospital district, HUS, announced on Friday that it had confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox late Thursday. Lasse LehtonenAccording to HUS’s Director of Diagnostics, the case was so far the only case suspected in Finland. Currently, a patient recovering at home has blisters and a high fever, but otherwise he is well, […]
In 2021, Teosto collected 70.1 million euros in music royalties
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the music industry, the amount of royalties collected by Teosto increased by almost 7%, or about EUR 4.5 million, compared to 2020. At the same time, Teosto’s own operating expenses decreased. To 4.2%. Royalties collected from concerts, gigs and festivals increased only slightly compared to 2020, from EUR […]
The Embassy of Finland returns to Kiev
The Finnish Embassy in Kiev will be reopened, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release about the improved security situation in the Ukrainian capital. The ministry added that Finland’s ambassador to Ukraine Päivi Laine will also return to office. "The Finnish mission in Kiev will continue to operate under exceptional arrangements," the opinion said. […]
THL: Finns will drink less alcohol in 2021
Last year, total alcohol consumption in Finland fell by three per cent compared to 2020, according to a report published by the Public Health Authority on Thursday. The agency explained in its release that the decline in consumption was mainly due to a dramatic decline in the amount of alcohol imported by travelers returning from […]
Cheap airline tickets for your summer vacation
Have you booked flights for your summer holiday? Do you want to fly the cheapest way? – You can get good advice on finding cheap airline tickets here. Unfortunately, there is no set formula that tells you exactly when to travel, when to book, where to travel to and from and so on. But luckily, […]
Ballet review: Don Quixote danced from the stage!
‘Don Quixote’, the Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes written in 1605, has the central message that individuals can be right while society is wrong. It was duly considered radical for its time Increasingly in 2022, the same message is both strong and relevant to convey today. More or less the same‘Don Quixote’ was first […]
Copenhagen Airport hampered by chaos
Cows on the horizonThe long waits are likely to continue, especially in the coming long weekends extended with holidays. For example, the airport expects about 70,000 passengers to pass through during Ascension Weekend. The airport advises passengers to arrive two hours before travel to destinations in Europe and three hours for travel outside Europe. Check […]
Tundra among four teams to advance in the ESL One Stockholm playoffs
The playoff Stage of ESL One Stockholm started on Monday in Sweden when Tundra Esports, Thunder Awaken, TSM and Gaimin Gladiators advanced with victories in the quarter finals in the upper class. The four losing clubs – Team Spirit, BetBoom Team, OG and T1 – ended up in the lower console. All playoff games are […]
Traveling abroad? See Customs Tips for Returnees
Many products can only be imported in limited quantities, while some require a license or may even be banned. If you are bringing medicines or pets with you or aiming to buy a variety of products from the destination, such as tobacco products or expensive goods, you should prepare in advance by reading Customs Instructions. […]
Mental form of health: Living in this moment!
I just got home from vacation in India: a month of festivals, family, weddings, travel and more. I love visiting this beautiful, huge, diverse country where you see people from all walks of life – both social status and economic levels. There is a lot of competition in India, whether it is studies or work, […]
Mind Games from DPC Stockholm Major due to visa problems
Mind Games was removed from Dota Pro Circuit Stockholm Major on Friday due to travel visa issues for some team members. The Russian team lost its first match against Thunder Awaken on Thursday. Now the remaining teams in Group B will automatically advance to the playoffs and will play their group games for seeding only […]
Inflation slowed slightly in April
Inflation in Finland slowed slightly during April, according to data released by Statistics Finland on Friday. The annual change in consumer prices calculated by Statistics Finland was 5.7 per cent in April, compared with 5.8 per cent in March. The agency said the biggest impact on April’s inflation rate was the slowdown in liquid fuel […]
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United States before and after Roe V. Wade In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled that women have a constitutionally protected right to abortion. The political debate was rather cool – but soon this would change radically. What just happened? Jill Biden traveled to Ukraine US President Jill Biden surprised the media with a visit to […]
UK – DK Trade: Learn to meet people
We have all been part of the ‘Future of Work’ experiment for two years. As we, at least in Denmark, return to physical meetings, conferences and events, it is time to reflect on what we have each learned from the process. Bad form on the forumAlthough we have quickly adapted to the time, travel and […]
Mother’s Day Demos in the capital calm
Several demonstrations on Ukraine took place in the center of Helsinki on Sunday. Protesters, many of them Russians living in Finland, took to the streets in the Kaisaniemi and Kamppi districts of the capital to protest Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Protesters in Kaisaniemi Park.Esa Koivuranta / Yle Protesters also opposed Victory Day celebrations scheduled for […]
Lasse and the crocodile attack at Skansen
Lasse Liedegren has decorated a number of taverns and entertainment palaces and never thought it was like “The Crocodile Man” he would become known. Still, he has always loved adventure and especially enjoyed hearing the other “brothers” in the Traveler’s Club talk about his breathtaking travels and discoveries. But during the men’s club’s annual crayfish […]
Blinken is testing positive for covid, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Washington – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for covid-19 on Wednesday and will move to a virtual work schedule, the State Department said. “The secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and is experiencing only mild symptoms,” the department said in a statement. Blinken has not seen President Joe Biden […]
Kela’s short-term financial support for asylum seekers and persons who have applied for or are receiving temporary protection
According to a press release from the Finnish Immigration Service, there have been delays in obtaining reception center services for those living in private homes. As a result, not all customers have been paid a reception fee on schedule. In general, reception centers meet the necessary income requirements for people arriving in Finland, so they […]
A Finnish court acquitted a Sierra Leonean man of war crimes
The Pirkanmaa District Court acquitted the charges Gibril Massaquoi The verdict on Friday afternoon included charges including murder, aggravated rape and aggravated war crimes. In its decision, the court found that although there was reason to suspect Massaquoi of the offenses with which he was charged, the prosecutor in the case had not unequivocally established […]
How the Internet has revolutionized travel today
Today, people are addicted to the internet for the most part. We spend most of our time online browning content that interests us and finding the information we need. This is especially true when it comes to travel. If you want to go somewhere, you can pretty much streamline the whole process online. This method […]
Performance review: Vivienne wins! Her Valentine is one for the times
Vivienne McKee is many things. Icon, actress, comedian, businesswoman, not least, she is an inspiration to countless expats in the way she moved to Denmark 50 years ago and took the country by storm and won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of Danes with her annual Christmas show. . But at the Theater at […]
Russia and Russia: What is the difference
From the Slavic tribes to the present, the official name of the country. In articles on Russian history, you can often see Old Russia called ‘Rus”. Is it a special name for the country, for the people or what? It’s still a mystery if ancient Russians actually called themselves Rus ‘- as in’ Rus ‘people’. […]
Can do more than okay! The English language podcast celebrates the 150th episode in front of a live audience
It has become a habit in recent years for long-running TV shows to celebrate milestone moments with a live episode, and while watching, there is a sense of dread, beyond everyday life in the ‘soap-like suspense’, and a joyful anticipation of , that something will go wrong. In the case of the British soap Eastenders […]
EU extends COVID-19 digital certificates: European Commission
Wigand said at the press conference, adding that it is important to prepare and this useful tool to be ready, especially given the emergence of new versions of COVID-19. The certificate has significantly facilitated safe travel within the EU and supported the tourism industry, Wigand added. The EU has had a digital coronavirus certification system […]
The coronavirus group in the Helsinki region is abandoning the general mask recommendation
The coronavirus coordination group in the metropolitan area on Wednesday recommended that people may choose to reduce the use of face shields in public places. The groupAn organization of officials, authorities and medical experts in the area said that children and young people in the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa are not required to […]
Luca knows how: The Copenhagen chain penetrates the European top 50 pizza list
Four of the contributions in the top ten of The 50 best pizzas in European annual list prepared by Big 7 Travelare Neapolitan, and so is a Danish arrival on the rankings. There are three stores of Pizzeria Luca in the capital region, which has been in 35th place on this year’s list: Gammel Strand […]
YLE: The Finnish tourism industry is looking forward to a good summer despite Russia’s uncertainty
He said in a survey by a travel agency that a third of its member companies have received some cancellations. However, most of the 200 companies reported that bookings come as usual or at an almost normal pace. Timo LappiThe CEO of the Finnish Hospitality Association (Mara) told the broadcasters that cancellations have come from […]
The Finnish passport was placed "third strongest" In the world
The Finnish passport is the third strongest in the world and enables visa-free access to a total of 189 countries, according to the recent results of the global mobility index compiled by the London consulting company Henley & Partners. Passports in Japan and Singapore topped the index, facilitating visa-free access to 192 countries worldwide, while […]
Long street dust season in the store this year
The last sign of winter in Helsinki seems to be an exceptionally dusty spring. This year’s snowy winter increased the need for gravel in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to improve the roadworthiness of pavements and roads, as a third more gravel falls into Helsinki than usual. With the increased gravel, there will be more dust, […]
Tampere gets new flights to Oslo, Copenhagen
Tampere Airport is set to increase internationally with the opening of new destinations this spring. On Monday, SAS and the Latvian airline AirBaltic announced the launch of direct flights from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen. According to the CEO of AirBaltic, the services are scheduled to start in May. Martin Gauss. Last December, AirBaltic announced […]
airBaltic and SAS fly from Tampere to Oslo and Copenhagen
We are happy to strengthen our partnership and air connections between Tampere and the world. We look forward to partnering and thereby providing better travel opportunities for travelers around the world. From May 2022, airBaltic will offer direct flights from Tampere to Oslo, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Málaga and Rhodes, as well as convenient connections via […]
Helsinki’s tourism is recovering despite the war, a pandemic
Helsinki hotel occupancy rates rose significantly in March, which is typically a peak month. Although hotel occupancy in the metropolitan area is still not close to pre-pandemic levels, it rose to 40 percent in March, close to last summer’s level. According to preliminary data, approximately 838,580 passengers arrived via Helsinki-Vantaa in March, which is 228,000 […]
Abducted boy reunited with father thanks to TV2 reporters
It was nine months ago that his ex-wife Rikke abducted their son. Funen police tracked her down to Spain, but still had no chance of finding her. That was when Mohammed Hansen contacted TV2 to ask for their help. Journalists from TV2 Dokumentars took up the matter and traveled around Southern Europe to try to […]
Finland seizes works of art from Russian museums at the border
Customs has confiscated works of art traveling to Russia from the Vaalimaa border crossing. Sami RakshitThe head of the control department of the National Board of Customs said that the value of the works was approximately EUR 42 million, according to insurance estimates. According to Customs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the goods are […]
The virus wave that changed everything
For two years, the news was filled by the Corona pandemic. Helén Palmqvist Novik is a reporter for P4 Gothenburg and has since the beginning of 2020 reported week after week on covid-19. She has talked to those concerned and with experts, visited nursing homes and hospitals. It is with the help of their voices, […]
