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STTK’s research shows a positive change in attitudes towards immigration and foreign workers in Finland
The reason for the change in positive attitude is the increase in work-related immigration to Finland over the last four years, as well as an active social discussion on the topic. STTK believes that the need for international recruitment in Finland must be expanded, as the working-age population is estimated to decrease by 130,000 by […]
Swedish multinational Medicover sees India’s healthcare market triple over the next 10 years
By Zain AwanNew Delhi [India]March 14 (ANI): Sweden-headquartered multinational hospital chain Medicover, which plans to double its footprint in India, expects the country’s healthcare market size to grow threefold a decade from now. With a bouquet of 24 hospitals in India, Medicover has indicated that in the next five years it intends to double the […]
Japan’s Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel laureate for poetic fiction, dies
Tokyo – Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe, whose darkly poetic novels were built from his childhood memories during Japan’s post-war occupation and from parenting a disabled son, has died. He was 88. Oe, who was also an outspoken anti-nuclear and peace activist, died on March 3, his publisher, Kodansha Ltd., said in a statement on Monday. […]
Now Sweden’s biggest music festival is decided – follow the drama live
Today is the time – after five weeks of sub-competitions – the time has come for the Melodifestivalen final. Carolina Norén breaks a Swedish record and broadcasts Melodifestivalen for the 25th year in a row in P4. Hear the drama live when Sweden’s representative in Eurovision is voted for by the Swedish people. They compete […]
Emily in Paris becomes Collins in Copenhagen
Lily Collins, the star of the Netflix hit series ‘Emily in Paris’, has bought a property in Copenhagen. Located on Eckersbergsgade on Østerbro, which can be found in the wealthy Kartoffelräckerne quarter, it is barely 100 meters from the largest of Copenhagen’s lakes. It is believed that the daughter of Phil Collins and her husband, […]
Tax returns are now available
From today, March 1, you can file tax returns for 2022. The deadline is March 14. You can file your tax return on the RSK website, skatturinn.is. Tax preparation assistance is available at 442-1414 and inquiries should be sent to the e-mail address: [email protected] Tax returns must be submitted by all persons over the age […]
US dollar companies among financial data
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trade on Tuesday as market participants sifted through fresh economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.31 percent to 104.1723. In late New York trading, the euro was down to US$1.0649 from US$1.0698 in the previous […]
How Russian Cossacks fought Napoleon in 1812
Swift and tenacious Cossack cavalry ravaged Napoleon’s “Grande Armee” like a pack of dogs cornered by a bear. “The Cossacks are the best light troops there are. If I had them in my army I would go round the world with them,” Napoleon said about the Russian Cossack cavalry he encountered during the invasion of […]
Stress Wärnings: Be aware of your resources
Stress occurs when there is a perceived imbalance between demands and resources. It is therefore important to address stress factors, perception and resources when dealing with stress, as the importance of resources is often overlooked. Resources are keyResources are the aspects of ourselves and our lives that give us a sense of well-being, competence, security […]
Finnish universities and companies are leading the way towards sustainable fiber fabrics in the SUSTAFIT research project
The fibers are distributed randomly in nonwovens and bonded together chemically, mechanically, or thermally, making their manufacturing process faster and simpler than traditional woven and knit fabrics. The research project solves the plastic problem of disposable nonwovens Many nonwovens are disposable products that are discarded after use and can end up in the environment. This […]
Pak Foreign Office orders Pakistani embassies in European countries not to issue visas to Afghans
Islamabad [Pakistan]February 13 (ANI): Following an alleged visa scandal, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has ordered Pakistani embassies in European countries not to issue visas to Afghan nationals until further orders, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. According to ARY News, the Ministry of External Affairs issued instructions to all embassies across Europe to stop issuing visas to […]
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 […]
Melodifestivalen is now underway
This year, the first part of the competition takes place in Scandinavium in Gothenburg and the presenters are Farah Abadi and Jesper Rönndahl. Program manager for Sveriges Radio’s broadcast is Carolina Norén. Entries in the first part of the competition 1. “Rhythm of my show” – Tone Sekelius2. “No sorrows” – Loulou LaMotte3. “Haunted” – […]
In 2023, the annual payments of undrawn government-subsidized loans – with the aim of alleviating cost pressures related to housing
The annual payments for state-subsidized loans taken out for the construction, purchase or renovation of rental and right-of-occupancy housing depend on the change in the consumer price index of July of the previous year. The fluctuations of the consumer price index have been quite moderate in recent years: in July of 2015 and 2021, the […]
The Design Museum celebrates its 150th anniversary with a program featuring today’s top names in design
Show Kusta Saksi: In the Borderlands contains a wide selection of his textile artworks made with the jacquard weaving technique between 2013 and 2023. Several large works commissioned for the exhibition are also on display. The borderland exhibition explores the moments between reality and illusion, which are the starting point for several of Saks’s works. […]
KONE is renewing its operating model
The company’s geographical areas have greater responsibility for their commercial strategy. This gives them even more flexibility to respond to local customer needs and market conditions, and gives them better opportunities to take advantage of growth opportunities. The task of global operations is to ensure the common direction and strategic development of KONE’s business operations. […]
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 […]
Putin is losing patience – the war industry under pressure
The Russian Minister of Trade and Industry, Denis Manturov, presented a report that all was going well in Russian aircraft and helicopter manufacturing. Then the Russian president interrupted and said he had completely different tasks. In addition, hear lieutenant colonel Joakim Paasikivi and Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren comment on the helicopter crash, where, among […]
ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic wins record 6th title, defeats Ruud in final
Turin [Italy]November 21 (ANI): Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic won a record sixth ATP Finals singles title, beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the summit clash. Djokovic defeated his opponent 7-5, 6-3 and walked away with a historic $4.7 million payday. He has now equaled the record of Swiss legend Roger Federer, who has six ATP […]
Casper Ruud meets Novak Djokovic for the ATP final
Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud of Norway were victorious on Saturday to advance to the title match of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Ruud defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in 68 minutes while Djokovic took down Taylor Fritz 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) in one hour and 54 minutes. Djokovic is fighting for his […]
The Christmas Cat arrives in Reykjavik
On Saturday, November 19, at 4 pm, the lights on the Christmas Cat structure at Lækjartorg will be turned on. The cat will be welcomed by the mayor of Reykjavik, Dagur B. Eggertsson. The singing trio of Zimsen will sing some Christmas songs, and a pair of trolls, Grýla and Leppalúði, will also be on […]
Researchers find a new way to remove microplastics from water
As Princeton’s vice dean for innovation and the Susan Dod Brown Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Craig Arnold collaborates with his lab to develop new materials, such as aerogels, for use in engineering. He got the idea one day while attending a faculty meeting. “I was sitting there staring at the bread in my […]
The Radical Health Festival will start next year in Helsinki
“Finland is proud to organize the Radical Health Festival. We are leading countries in digitization and innovation. The theme of the event, Radical Steps for a Healthy Future, is a strong call to action for everyone who wants to meet our future challenges. We believe in encounters. The best way to speed up change, implement […]
15 leading Internet high-tech achievements were praised in China
HANGZHOU, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — A total of 15 world-leading Internet scientific and technological achievements worldwide were honored on Wednesday in east China’s Zhejiang Province. The “IPv6+” standard formulation, device development and networking led by China Unicom, as well as the OpenEuler Open Source OS developed by Huawei were among the products recommended by a […]
Greta Thunberg calls for the downfall of capitalism
The teenage climate activist also blamed “racism” for warming the planet Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg has turned her attention to the political arena, calling for the downfall of capitalism, which she claimed is responsible for climate change. The 19-year-old climate campaigner launched his book – ‘The Climate Book’ – in London on Sunday night, telling […]
That’s how far Europe’s arsenal goes
There are already signs that the arms stocks in Europe may be about to run out. Not least there is a shortage of ammunition. At the same time, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine enters a new difficult phase as winter approaches. But the question is how rearmament and streamlined manufacturing of weapons and defense […]
Stora Enso will spend one billion euros to convert the Oulu factory
With the investment, Stora Enso’s Oulu unit will become a cardboard manufacturing “megasite”, according to the company.
Q&A: Arduino founder Massimo Banzi
Massimo Banzi is an interaction designer, educator, open source hardware pioneer and TED speaker. His background is in electrical engineering, but he spent most of his early career as a software architect before spending four years at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea as an assistant professor. Below are excerpts from the interview. HT: Your name […]
Building green habits: Know your microplastics
In my previous columns, I have looked at simple frameworks for making small but impactful sustainable changes in our daily lives. The goal was to be more aware of our consumption habits and create less waste. In this column, I wanted to zoom in on another aspect – something that happens while we use certain […]
Performance Preview: The musical that gave children a voice
Pauline Kael was the most famous film critic of the 20th century. But even she made a few mistakes Unlike most post-war musicals, ‘Bugsy Malone’ came to our screens in 1976 untested by Broadway or West End audiences. Its novel approach to a Prohibition-era hoodlum story of featuring only child actors and replacing Tommi guns […]
Maker Faire Rome 2022 – European Edition was a great success
Maker Faire is an annual gathering of DIY enthusiasts, first organized by Make magazine in 2006. Participants come from a wide range of interests, such as robotics, 3D printing, computers, arts and crafts, and hacker culture. Since 2006, several sister events have been born in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. The classic Rome three-day […]
Professor Ilkka Kilpeläinen and Professor Herbert Sixta will receive the 2022 Marcus Wallenberg Award
The production of cotton, the cellulose fiber used mainly in textiles, is not expected to keep pace with demand. Therefore, cellulose man-made fibers are an excellent complement to cotton, as these fibers have similar properties. The main manufacturing processes for man-made cellulose textile fibers are the viscose process, in which cellulose is dissolved with alkali […]
HS: Two Finnish shipyards have requested emergency funding from the state
Timo MeyerMeyer Turku’s CEO did not respond to Helsingin Sanomat’s request for comment on Friday. Meyer Turku directly employs around 2,000 people and another 7,500 people through the network of subcontractors serving the Turku shipyard. The yard’s turnover in 2021 was 1.1 billion euros and the net loss was more than 17 million euros. The […]
The EU has imposed new sanctions against Russia over its annexation of four Ukrainian regions
“The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on 30 additional individuals and seven entities in view of Russia’s escalating military aggression against Ukraine and other actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine,” the Council added. In addition, the Council decided to expand the listing criteria on which special […]
The gritty French novelist Annie Ernaux wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
French author Annie Ernaux, whose novels are based on personal experience of class and gender, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The jury praised “the courage and clinical acuity with which she reveals the roots, alienations and collective limitations of personal memory”. Ernaux is the author of 22 novels. Informed of the award, the […]
International Round-Up: Russian ambassador again summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Absolutely crazy”Denmark’s dissent will be accompanied by the eighth round of EU sanctions adopted against Russia since the conflict began. The area of Ukraine that Russia has illegally annexed is more than twice the size of Denmark. “It’s absolutely crazy what Russia and Putin are up to,” Kofod said, stressing that the actions are “an […]
Exploration of Jupiter’s moon Europa is now possible
Professor John D. Cressler The Regents’ School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and its students have been working with silicon-germanium heterojunction bipolar transistors (SiGe HBT) for decades and have discovered that they have unique advantages in extreme environments like Europa. “Because of the manufacturing process, these devices can survive extreme conditions without making any […]
Sweden is considering manufacturing weapons for Ukraine
Weapons for Kyiv could be manufactured in different countries, says Sweden’s Minister of Defence Sweden could start manufacturing weapons for Ukraine to help counter Russia’s military offensive, but no final decision on the matter has been made, Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist revealed on Thursday. In a speech to SVT, Hultqvist described three main projects aimed […]
New hope for SAS as an American company confirms plans to invest
Subject to approval, the American investment company Apollo Global Management has confirmed that it will give SAS a loan of 700 million US dollars. The loan will help SAS pay its employees’ salaries over the next 9-12 months, while also strengthening its financial position ahead of a restructuring, after which it will be known as […]
3D printed weapons and radicalized lone wolves
The security police see an increase in young men who are radicalized online, so-called loners, especially within the violent right-wing extremism. Manuals for weapons manufacturing and direct calls to carry out attacks are spread there. At the same time, the European police agency, Europol, warns of the development of 3D printed weapons, something that has […]
Tivoli’s dark past: Reckless showmanship and children in cages
When Tivoli opened for the first time in 1843, Copenhageners could leave their cramped and smelly city and step into a magical world of entertainment. A look back at Tivoli’s history reveals entertainment that seems hard to imagine today: from highly flammable hot air balloon rides to children exhibited in cages. Its highest ride everThe […]
Valmet Automotive starts manufacturing sports cars for Mercedes-Benz
The production requires the renewal of paint shop processes and the establishment of its own assembly line for the AMG GT, which is already the fourth model that the company has produced for Mercedes-Benz. Pasi RannusValmet Automotive’s manufacturing director estimates that the contract is an “exceptionally convincing demonstration” of the company’s ability. “With AMG, we […]
The employment situation in Finland continued to improve in June
Although the number of unemployed people decreased by 21,000 from the previous year to 200,000, the unemployment trend crept to 6.4 percent. Statistics Finland announced that it has also updated its employment statistics for May, according to which the trend of the unemployment rate was 6.3 percent instead of the previously reported 6.1 percent. The […]
Mercedes sports cars roll off the production line to the west coast of Finland
Finnish contract vehicle manufacturer Valmet Automotive has signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz for the production of Mercedes-AMG GT sports cars in Uusikaupunki on the west coast of Finland. Coupés are produced both as hybrid models and with regular internal combustion engines. Production will start at the end of next year. Valmet Automotive estimates that car […]
Finnair predicts a third year of losses, promises a new strategy
The national airline Finnair predicts that this year will be its third consecutive year of significant losses. On Tuesday, the company reported comparable operating losses of around 84 million euros in April-June, compared to 151 million euros a year earlier. It was worse than the analyst panel predicted, reports the financial newspaper Kauppalehti. It cites […]
‘The battle is lost,’ says the SAS dealer, who must reach an agreement today
SAS and its pilots will reach an agreement today, said SAS chief negotiator Marianne Hernæs, before the talks resumed this morning in Stockholm. reported DR. “It’s enough today, because it starts to become irresponsible when SAS loses so much money,” said Hernæs. “As a dealer, you get to a point where you have to realize […]
Energy company Fortum’s subsidiary Uniper applies for state support from Germany
Uniper, a subsidiary of the majority state-owned Finnish energy company Fortum, has applied for support from the German government in accordance with the recently approved energy legislation. Uniper is Germany’s largest gas importer, but it has run into financial difficulties due to restrictions on Russian gas exports. The company said in its press release that […]
Roskilde 2022: A party for the senses through art and culture
After several years with unprecedented times, fittingly enough, this year’s Roskilde Festival, the 50th anniversary of the calendar stand, was in itself also quite unprecedented. From the lukewarm (at best) line-up to the lack of volunteers, questions would always be asked – and even more so at a festival that is apparently frequented by people […]
Culture Round-Up: Music critic Thomas Treo says ‘Roskilde is dead’
Thomas Treo, the popular and polemical Danish music critic, has blown up Roskilde Festival review for tabloid Ekstra Bladet. “Before, people got smarter in Roskilde,” writes Treo, “Now you get stupider.” “Teenagers have bad taste”Treo blames the organizers for booking artists loved by teenagers when, according to him, “teenagers have bad taste in music”. In […]
SAS files for bankruptcy protection in the United States
While internal unrest continues to rage at SAS, the airline announced today that it has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. Certain SAS subsidiaries have done the same. Senior employees of the company hope that the measure will give them time to carry out the necessary restructuring. “SAS does not make money at the […]
Roskilde 2022: A week’s waste and the work to stop it
It’s a fine line between irony and hypocrisy, and with climate skeptics and deniers always ready to throw themselves out, it’s a line often followed by environmentalists to balance their ideals with reality of their own CO2 footprint. Roskilde Festival, the iconic Danish music festival, follows that line at an organizational level. Although the organizers […]
Roskilde 2022: Samba Touré brings the desert blues to the Pavilion stage
Mali’s cultural and musical heritage has been hailed worldwide for its unique qualities – with musicians such as Ali Farka Touré, Rokia Traoré, Tinariwen and Amadou & Mariam raising the flag high for the musical heritage of the desert nation. Beyond the diversity of styles and musicality, the conflict-ridden nation is far from the ideal […]
A new type of restructuring protection will be introduced for people aged 55 and over
At the beginning of 2023, a new package of reorganization protection measures for laid-off workers will be introduced, which includes reorganization protection support, the right to training and longer paid job search leave. Redundant workers may apply for reorganization protection if their employment was terminated for economic or production reasons on or after 1 January […]
Sedin twins, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson named to Hockey HOF
Daniel and Henrik Sedin did most things together during their playing careers. Now the identical twins will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame together as well. Sedins was named to the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 on Monday, along with their longtime Vancouver Canucks teammate Roberto Luongo, Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson, Finnish women’s […]
It’s Magnificent! Denmark ready for Le Tour
Looking through the history of the Tour de France, the race has provided many exciting moments over the years. Fighting cyclists collideBut this year’s edition, the 109th in history, will offer a different flavor than all of its predecessors.From 1-3. July it is in Denmark for the first time ever! Not only that, but the […]
Dramatic slowdown in Sweden’s economy: report
STOCKHOLM, June 21 (Xinhua) – Due to the soaring inflation, Sweden’s economic growth is expected to slow drastically this year and next year, according to a report released by the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) on Tuesday. According to the government agency’s latest forecast, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.9 per cent […]
The EBU has denied Ukraine the right to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
“We are disappointed with this decision of the EBU. During this month, many people in Ukraine have done everything possible to meet the conditions for Eurovision in our country. Security is, of course, our first priority. UA: PBC, state and municipalities did a thorough job to see such an unappealable statement, so we ask our […]
More than 70% of Finnish companies are planning price increases
“Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has hit a painful spot in terms of price developments, as the inflation situation was already challenging,” comments Juho RomakkaniemiCEO of the Chamber of Commerce. He pointed out that the war has pushed up the prices of a number of raw materials that were already high, thus having a […]
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The Finnish Minister of Finance proposes tax cuts as a remedy for rising consumer prices
“I say directly that the reality where we do all this is not possible,” Saarikko told STT. According to the news agency, Saarikko has also presented the possibility of reducing income tax in the past, but has failed to make promises, although the reasons for the measure have been upset. – Of course, you also […]
Johnny Depp went on a tour of Finland with Jeff Beck
American actor and musician, Johnny Deppis on his way to Finland with the legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck later this month. The couple is scheduled to perform at the events in Helsinki and Tampere on June 19 and 20. Their first stop is in the capital, where they will perform at the Helsinki Blues Festival […]
For the first time in Finland, land use became a source of emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 remained at the previous year’s level. Forests are Finland’s most important climate change mitigation area. highlighted Helsingin sanomat newspaper. They sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thus act as important carbon sinks. The significant increase in fellings, in turn, corresponds to an increase in CO2 emissions. Emissions from land […]
Foreign investment in China declines as multinational corporations become pessimistic about the Chinese economy
Peking [China]May 22 (ANI): Direct foreign investment in China from multinational corporations falls off a cliff as investors become increasingly pessimistic about the Chinese economy amid President Xi Jinping’s strict covid policy and his stance on Russia’s war on Ukraine. These multinational companies face serious challenges in conducting their business in China. A number of […]
A record number of Finns enjoy boating
Boating has grown into a summer hobby for years and Jarkko PajusaloFinnboat, the CEO of the Finnish Maritime Industry Association, says that based on the growth in sales of used boats, large numbers of new boaters will come to the lakes and the sea this season. "This summer, a record number of new boaters will […]
Finland’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest ranks 21st as Europe rages around Ukraine
Finnish entrance "Jezebel" rock-pop veterans The Rasmus earned 38 points on Saturday night in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, including 26 points from the audience. Founded in Helsinki in 1994, The Rasmus was one of Finland’s most internationally successful bands of the early 2000s. After a five-year recording break, the […]
The final of the Eurovision Song Contest is now being decided
Cornelia Jakobs with “Hold me closer” represents Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest which will be decided in Turin in Italy. Expert commentator and host and reporter on site is Carolina Norén. Here, Swedish Radio collects all reporting on the competition. Starting order Eurovision Song Contest 2022 1 Czech Republic2 Romania3 Portugal4 Finland5 Switzerland6 France7 […]
Eurovision: With Russia excluded, Ukraine wins the political competition
Italy will host the final of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with a country particularly absent: Russia was excluded from the competition in February after its invasion of Ukraine. Despite the competition organizers’ insistence that the competition is a non-political event, the conflict in Europe seems to dominate the public vote. Investments […]
Talk before the final of the Eurovision Song Contest with Carolina Norén and Kris Boswell
Follow the Eurovision Song Contest live on Swedish Radio P4 Swedish Radio is on site in Italy and broadcasts all competitions from Turin both on radio, on the web and in our app Swedish Radio Play. Below are all the transmission times. Please note that you can listen to all broadcasts for 30 days after […]
There is no scientific basis for felling Finnish forests, says the climate panel
Jyri SeppäläThe professor in charge of sustainable consumption and production at the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) said on Thursday that the oft-heard claim that logging increases forest carbon sequestration in the medium to 30-80 years is inaccurate because logging from forest reduces long-term carbon storage. “The realization of the climate benefits of wood use over […]
Semifinal in ESC – Cornelia Jakobs is chasing a final place
Cornelia Jakobs with the song “Hold me closer” has been a real pre-favorite in the Eurovision Song Contest for several weeks. Sweden competes in the second semifinal which takes place on Thursday night in Turin. Swedish Radio is on site in Italy and broadcasts all competitions both on radio, on the web and in our […]
Cornelia Jakobs: Then it said click – hear the love story behind “Hold me Closer”
Eurovision Song Contest – Cornelia competes in semifinal 2 in Turin Isa and Cornelia got to know each other already in primary school and their fathers competed at the same time in the Melodifestivalen 2006. Isa’s father, Melodifestival legend Bobby Ljunggren, had written Carola’s song “Eternity” and Cornelia’s father Jakob Samuel was the front man […]
The story behind NATO’s expansion after the Cold War
“A perfect storm” after the end of the Cold War where all conditions worked together gave the United States and NATO the opportunity to expand into Central and Eastern Europe, says Joshua Shifrinson, one of three American political scientists we hear about NATO’s development, and who in part provides a a different perspective on what […]
Kalush Orchestra: A win here at Eurovision would mean a lot to the Ukrainian people
Kalush Orchestra: All the wins right now are very important to us, and a win here in the Eurovision Song Contest would mean a lot to the Ukrainian people That’s what Oleh Psiuk, frontman of the Kalush Orchestra, Ukraine’s favorite tipped entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, says. Their song is called “Stefania” and […]
Eurovision kicks off with Ukraine favourites, and Finland sending The Rasmus
Vocalist Lauri Ylönen said the band he fronts, The Rasmus, have a good chance of bringing Finland to the Eurovision Song Contest finals, adding that he would vote for Ukraine's entry to "show that we stand together." Finland's Eurovision hopes this year rest on The Rasmus, one of the country's most internationally successful bands that […]
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Hundreds of millions of people watch the Eurovision song contest every year – the competition has a huge impact. Despite the ban, political messages appear on the starting field from time to time. Eurovision rules against political contributions The organizer of the competition European broadcasting union, EBU, has rules that all competing countries must adhere […]
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This year’s winner of the Eurovision song contest 2022? In this quick guide to the Eurovision song contest, you will also hear about the hard rock-loving millionaire from Bulgaria who bought his own band with former rock stars. Hear about the artist who sings about the Duchess Meghan Markles skin and do not miss the […]
Finland is looking for alternatives as Russia’s gas ban approaches
Finnish industry is heavily dependent on natural gas, and companies are looking for alternatives Russia is threatening to shut down Finland’s gas supplies. The Russian state gas company Gazprom has demanded that the Finnish gas company Gasum pay for the ruble by 20 May. Russia has cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria because […]
Foreign Secy says Prime Minister Modi will share India’s views on Ukraine during a tour of three countries
New Delhi [India]May 1 (ANI): The newly appointed Foreign Minister, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said that during his training visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will exchange India’s perspective on the Ukraine issue. Kwatra spoke of the special briefing, “Premier Modi will exchange India’s perspective on Ukraine during its visits to Germany, France and Denmark.” He also […]
Finland was preparing for tougher sanctions against Russia, the Prime Minister says in his veteran speech
Finland’s National Veterans Day was celebrated on Wednesday, and the main celebration was held in Lappeenranta on the west side of the Russian border. The Prime Minister raised the issue of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Sanna Marin (SDP) spoke at the event and suggested, among other things, that Finland be ready to impose tougher sanctions […]
Finnish Jews face discrimination, says an EU anti-Semitism expert
EU anti-Semitism watchdog Katharina von Schnurbeintold Yle that the Finnish authorities need to do more to combat hate speech, including anti-Semitic narratives. "Our research shows that one in two Europeans see anti-Semitism as a problem in their home country. This figure is 17 per cent of Finns." He said, adding that the relatively small Jewish […]
Across China: “Plogging,” a purity raging among Chinese youth
YINCHUAN, April 24 (Xinhua) – Picking up trash while jogging or running may not be an obligation, but some environmentally conscious youth in China see it as an important social duty. In 2019, Xu Jia, 35, from Yinchuan, the capital of northwestern China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, saw a poster featuring a “plowing” activity and […]
The Ministry of Finance predicts modest economic growth in the shadow of the war in Ukraine
According to a forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, Russia’s attack on Ukraine will have a significant impact on Finland’s economic growth over the next two years. The Ministry’s figures predict that Finland’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 1.5 per cent this year and by 1.7 per cent in 2023. […]
Watch: Yle Areena starts a live broadcast of the chicks
As Easter approaches, Yle Areena has launched a live broadcast featuring five boys. The little-haired creatures are located in the Sea Life Aquarium in Helsinki, and the creek that follows their daily life can be seen from Wednesday morning until midnight on Good Friday. The stream can be viewed from the video at the top […]
On Screens: Cracking the Coda of the Oscars: Paper only seems to beat Rock
A young man with a heart of gold, untapped talent and responsibility: she always puts others first. Hardly Oscar-winning material. At the very least, one could imagine the core performance to be amazing. Miss Daisy needed a black driver, and Rose a very large ship. But the closest are deaf: for her talent and literally. […]
“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 […]
Finnish robotics company Flexmill acquired Mirka
Typical applications include propellers, turbines, foundry products, and welded and machined structures. Flexmill offers programming and tooling solutions for the surface treatment of even complex workpieces, including small-scale production. The acquisition is a key part of Mirka’s strategy to expand its range in robotics. “We welcome Flexmill to the Mirka Group and are really excited […]
Sri Lanka closes embassies in Norway, Iraq, Consulate General in Australia from April 30 as economic crisis continues
Colombo [Sri Lanka]April 5 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis in the country, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday decided to close its embassies in Norway and Iraq together with the Consulate General in Sydney, Australia with effect from April 30. “Following a recent decision by the Cabinet of […]
Planetary health, shrinking wild salmon stocks and the happiest country in the world: Finland in the World Press
The Snowchange team taught the villagers about the area, its wetland ecosystem and how best to take care of it. The Milky Way wetland was successfully regenerated, creating a safe haven for biodiversity and at the same time transforming the wetland over time from a carbon source to a carbon sink. Prior to the project, […]
Material shortages in Germany worsen after Ukrainian invasion: ifo Institute
“The attack on Ukraine has exacerbated the situation for many companies,” he says Klaus Wohlrabe, ifon research director. “Supply chains now have new problems in addition to the existing ones. For example, 17 percent of German industrial companies import from Russia. Very high percentages of deficiencies in key sectors of German manufacturing remained virtually unchanged, […]
Ramzan Kadyrov is known as Putin’s attacking dog
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov was only 27 years old when he inherited the power from his father, Ahmad Kadyrov, who was killed in a bombing in 2004. “He would never have gotten the job if he had not had the father he had,” says Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent. . Training videos on […]
Niinistö for MTV: A personal NATO attitude "quite clear" but it is not yet time to reveal it
The president in an interview with the commercial broadcaster MTV on Wednesday night Sauli Niinistö said that he had reached his own position on Finland’s possible NATO membership, but did not intend to publish it yet. "Yes, my position is pretty clear. Once Parliament has made its own analysis, it is time to draw conclusions. […]
Stockmann sold the Helsinki flagship department store
The Finnish retailer Stockmann will sell the flagship department store property in the center of Helsinki to the pension company Keva for EUR 400 million, the company announced on Monday. Stockmann plans to continue its operations in the downtown store, at which time Keva paid approximately EUR 391 million at the time of the transaction […]
Stockmann sells the iconic department store for EUR 400 million to pay off its debts
The net return is about 4.2 percent. “We are delighted to have found a stable and reliable domestic owner for the property.” said Jari LatvanenCEO of Stockmann. Stockmann revealed that it will use the proceeds of the sale to repay in full the secured restructuring debt of more than EUR 342 million and the unsecured […]
Inflation must be tackled in a timely and determined manner:
Currently, rising energy and food prices are accelerating inflation. The ECB is under pressure to keep interest rates under control due to the stability of the fiscal and fiscal policies of some Member States. These targets may run counter to the objective of price stability, the report notes. “It’s risky to bet that this is […]
It happened during the war in Ukraine
At least two people must have died in a bombing of the residential building, and many must have been injured. – But Ukraine’s negotiators have said that they may have seen a more constructive attitude among the Russians, says Ekot’s Ivan Garcia. Featuring: Ivan Garcia, Foreign Reporter, and Katja Magnusson, former Middle East correspondent. Host: […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finnish food security, market turmoil and Zelenski Street in Helsinki
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is putting pressure on the global food system, and Finland is facing rising food prices, the report said. Helsingin sanomat newspaper. Finnish fertilizer companies are already experiencing pressure, and some are telling HS that they are concerned about Russia’s ability to restrict exports of fertilizer raw materials. One of these companies, […]
Danish Capital in 2022: The role of energy
One of the great success stories of modern Danish business is renewable energy. 2020 was the first year in which most of the electricity used in Denmark was powered by wind and solar energy. Now about 40 percent of gross energy consumption comes from renewable energy. With hugely ambitious projects underway such as ‘Energy Island’ […]
Why some women travel to South Korea to find boyfriends
All my life I’ve been obsessed with watching South Korean TV dramas, or K-drama. The term refers to the various genres of television dramas produced in South Korea, including mystery, crime, and rom-com. Regardless of genre, most K-dramas try to evoke a visceral response in the viewers – laughter, tears, anger, indignation. The series usually […]
Business Round-Up: Record year for Danish industrial production
After a small dip in 2020, Danish industrial production rose to DKK 925 billion in 2021 – an increase of DKK 78 billion. Revenue rose across all industry groups, with machinery, food and beverages and tobacco leading the way. Together, they accounted for 41.6 percent of total revenue and 37.2 percent of industrial employment. The […]
