Tag: United Kingdom
Finland retained the title of the happiest country for the sixth year in a row
After Finland, Denmark and Iceland are in the top three, and Israel and the Netherlands are in the top five. Other countries in the top ten are Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and New Zealand. Germany fell two places from last year to 16th place, while the US, UK and France ranked 15th, 19th and 21st […]
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 […]
Finnair will stop selling flights on all flights at the end of February
“Vehicle and advance purchases have become a less important service among our customers” explained Valtteri halfDirector of Finnair’s product offering. Halve reminded that the airline announced its decision to end in-flight sales on its intra-EU flights almost three years ago. The purpose of the decision was to reduce the total weight of the aircraft and […]
Danish News Round-Up: Historic increase in economic inequality
The gap between rich and poor has never been greater in Denmark – or at least it was the case last year, when the economy boomed, reports Denmark’s statistics. The results are based on the increase in the Gini coefficient – a measure of income inequality in a country. In a country where everyone is […]
An Actor’s Life: The Tory horror show
Rishi Sunak is Britain’s first non-white prime minister – this is the only positive thing out of the disaster that has hit the country this autumn. Not sure how long we have to wait for Denmark to follow suit, even though Britain had a 40 year head start on society changing immigration. It certainly says […]
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 […]
Denmark voted among the best countries in Europe to drive in
expensive gasolineDenmark scored well thanks to its relatively safe roads (only three traffic fatalities per 100,000 people), car density (540 per 1,000 people) and road quality. One of the scores that brought the score down was the price of petrol, which was the highest (2.02 euros/litre) among the countries ranked in the top 10. Sweden, […]
Clear: Rishi Sunak will be the new Prime Minister of Great Britain
After Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after just six weeks in office, it is now decided who will succeed her as leader of the Tory Party and as Prime Minister. Penny Mordaunt, former Defense Secretary, has just announced that she is dropping out as a candidate for Prime Minister. Rishi […]
After the resignation demands: British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns
British Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation after a turbulent time. On September 6, Liz Truss took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and promised, among other things, major tax cuts. When Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng presented a budget proposal on 23 September, the British pound plummeted. On 3 October Liz Truss […]
Expat Finns: Military service offers greater connection to Finland
Every year, dozens of dual Finnish nationals living abroad complete military service in Finland. "Yes, I do definitely feel a stronger connection to Finland and more responsibility as well. That if anything was to happen over there, I would feel compelled to help in whatever capacity I could," Oliver Boosey, a dual Finnish-British national told […]
The pandemic may have led to health disparities between ethnic groups
In this review, a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and the United States looked at the larger structural barriers in society that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms among ethnic minorities with diabetes. These barriers include structural inequality in adequate housing, food, education, employment opportunities, and neighborhood resources. According to this large […]
Nuclear weapons are a necessary deterrent, explains the foreign minister at the UN nuclear conference
The Danish foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, attended a nuclear conference at the UN headquarters in New York City yesterday to speak on behalf of the Nordic ministers, and he did not miss the opportunity to make himself heard. Kofod admits that in an ideal world there would be no need for nuclear weapons, but in […]
From now on, university students who are covered by social security in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland or Great Britain do not have to pay the student healthcare fee
The national application of the EU social security regulation (883/2004) was changed so that now also student health services for university students fall within the scope of the regulation. According to EU regulations on social security for persons moving between EU countries, you can only be covered by the social security of one country at […]
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 […]
The relations between Russia and Turkey have little importance for Finland’s NATO project, Niinistö tells MTV
Turkey stands out from the other defense alliance member countries in that it has maintained a closer bilateral relationship with Russia. However, Niinistö does not believe that the relationship is uncomplicated or that the relationship will certainly grow closer under the prevailing circumstances. “It’s worth keeping in mind that while there may be smiles in […]
Electric cars may soon be more than fossil vehicles in Denmark
In 2035, 54.51 percent of the new vehicles registered in Denmark will be electric – up from 7.19 percent in 2020. This shows an analysis of data from the European Environment Agency and Eurostat from Eurostat. Confused.com – a financial company based in the United Kingdom. Among the European countries, Denmark has taken a fourth […]
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Boris Johnson’s resignation Following the mass resignation of his own government, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson was finally forced to throw in the towel and resign. Who succeeds him and what happens now? Swedish Radio’s correspondent Stephanie Zakrisson in conversation with Magdalena Frennhoff Larsén, political scientist active in the United Kingdom. […]
The world’s largest offshore wind farm under development
The British government has given Ørsted a contract to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm. With a capacity of around 2.8 gigawatts, Ørsted has said that the plant – called Hornsea 3 – will produce enough cheap, clean energy to power 3.2 million homes in the UK, which will make a significant contribution to […]
Dutch T-Mobile replaces China’s Huawei 5G technology with Swedish Ericsson
The Hague [Netherlands]July 7 (ANI): T-Mobile, the largest mobile network provider in the Netherlands, will stop building networks with Chinese Huawei because Swedish Ericsson will supply the new 5G radio network to T-Mobile. The contract with the current supplier Huawei, which was signed in 2017, will not be renewed. The decision was made after the […]
Danish news: Despite the extended deadline, 40,000 tax forms from companies in Denmark are still missing
The Danish Tax Agency has said in a press release that there is still a lack of 40,000 accounting forms from companies in Denmark. The deadline, this morning, was postponed after operational problems last week at Nets – the company behind national services such as Dankort and NemID. According to the agency, these issues have […]
Live: The Russians are fighting to surround Ukraine’s last eastern stronghold
Russian forces fought on Wednesday to encircle the Ukrainian military’s last stronghold in a long-disputed eastern province when shock echoed from a Russian airstrike on a shopping mall that killed at least 18 people in the center of the country two days earlier. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris […]
Sweden, Finland’s decision to join NATO will make us more confident: Joe Biden
Madrid [Spain]June 30 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday (local time) that Sweden’s and Finland’s decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would increase the collective strength of the alliance and make it stronger and safer. On Twitter, Biden said, […]
The Alliance of the Roman Empire would benefit Europe’s Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Boris Johnson wants a political community that encompasses not only the EU but the ancient territory of the Roman Empire The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has reportedly been so in love with French President Emmanuel Macron’s idea of ​​a “European political community” that includes not only the EU but Eastern Europe […]
The NATO summit starts in Spain
The increase in forces, aid to Ukraine and the further expansion of the bloc are on the agenda NATO, the US-led military bloc, began its annual three-day summit in Madrid on Tuesday. The 30-member organization will focus on strengthening its forces in Europe and elsewhere in the wake of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, which […]
At the NATO summit, Biden announces US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced significant US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe to meet threats across all areas – land, air and sea, as the long-awaited transatlantic summit began in Madrid amid the furious the conflict in Ukraine. Together with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Biden declared new […]
NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join the military alliance
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has formally invited Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, said NATO Heads of State and Government in a declaration. “We reaffirm our commitment to NATO’s open door policy. Today we have decided to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO, and have agreed […]
Zelenskyy calls on NATO to allow Ukraine into a military alliance
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again appealed to European countries to allow their country into the military alliance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “Has Ukraine not paid enough?” Zelenskyy asked the leaders of the military alliance when they met in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday. “Is our contribution to […]
Finland, Sweden on the way to NATO membership when Turkey vetoes
MADRID / HELSINKI – NATO ally Turkey lifted its veto on Finland and Sweden’s attempt to join the Western Alliance on Tuesday after the three nations agreed to protect each other’s security, ending a week-long drama that tested Allied unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The breakthrough came after four hours of talks just before […]
Research: The dark network attracts skeptics of Covid
According to a recent study by the University of Jyväskylä, people are increasingly looking for information about Covid-19 during a pandemic. The use of dark web platforms, such as the Tor browser, is legal and many prefer the increased privacy it offers, but there are some risks involved. Tor provides users with a great deal […]
The biggest show on earth
Copenhagen is no stranger to streets that are crowded with tourists and locals – especially in the summer. And it will not be any different on July 1, when eager Danes with a passion for cycling stand along the city streets to watch the first stage of the Tour de France: the time trial prologue. […]
Russia reveals the number of foreign combatants fighting in Ukraine
More than 500 soldiers came to fight for Kyiv from each of Poland, Canada, the United States and Romania, the Russian military claims Kiev’s claims that tens of thousands of foreign nationals have traveled to Ukraine to join its fight against Moscow are exaggerated, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. It released what it […]
Russia claims foreign warriors in Ukraine
More than 500 soldiers came to fight for Kyiv from each of Poland, Canada, the United States and Romania, the Russian military claims Kiev’s claims that tens of thousands of foreign nationals have traveled to Ukraine to join its fight against Moscow are exaggerated, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. It released what it […]
Denmark tops the global competitiveness index for the first time
Strong economy during pandemicDenmark has flirted with first place in the last five years, where they became number three in 2021, number two in 2020, eighth in 2019 and sixth in 2018. According to WCC, Denmark’s rise to the top of the rankings is due to a sharp rise in the country’s economic results during […]
The tax administration has found dozens of companies set up to evade taxes
Katja PussilaThe Director of Risk Management at the Tax Administration described the operations as very professional and systematic. “Companies are set up with a business model to circumvent withholding tax. The founders have been both Finnish and foreign people. We have launched several inspections and based on them we will probably issue orders for additional […]
Harmful companies exposed to set up tax avoidance systems as a “service” have been uncovered
The founders of the channel companies have been both Finnish and foreign citizens. We have a number of audit cases pending that are likely to result in additional taxes being charged to authors, says Katja PussilaRisk Manager for the Tax Administration. Transactions have been uncovered in which shares in companies of about 700 million units […]
The top U.S. general will visit Helsinki before military operations
Chairman of the U.S. Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milleywill visit Finland on Friday as part of the European tour. Milley is scheduled to arrive from London, where she met with representatives "Five Eyes" intelligence union, which includes the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He also attended the party Queen […]
More than 550 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported: UN
The majority of reported cases have been sexual encounters between men, and these communities seek to inform their members of the risks and preventative actions that can be taken. “But we all need to work hard to combat stigma, which is not only wrong, it can also prevent people from seeking treatment, making it harder […]
THL: There are too many coronavirus-related deaths
There have been significantly more coronavirus-related deaths this year than in previous years. The Department of Health and Welfare THL has so far registered 2,800 since the beginning of 2022. According to THL, 1,163 people died of the coronavirus in 2021. According to Statistics Finland’s cause-of-death statistics, 558 people died of coronavirus infection in 2020. […]
Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years
Sweden’s application to join NATO in May marks a major shift away from its long-standing position as a neutral state, dating back to 1812. But after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the decision now seems to receive broad political support in the Swedish government, parliament and population. Swedish public support for NATO membership has gradually increased […]
Latvia: If Ukraine loses, we are next
Latvia’s Defense Minister Artis Pabriks called on partners to increase support for Ukraine so that they do not have to defend Latvia later, the Delphi portal reported. “Ukraine is now fighting our war – and if it loses, the next one will come and we will pay the price for it,” Pabriks said. He added […]
Fresh cases of rare monkey pox located
Cases of the “very unusual” disease have been confirmed in Italy and Sweden The United States and European countries such as Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden confirmed cases of smallpox, a rare African disease, on Thursday. Doctors at Spallanzani Hospital in Rome said they had diagnosed a person with smallpox after returning […]
The United States buys millions of vaccines for dangerous viruses
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare appox virus continue to appear in the United States and Europe The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for $ 119 million in vaccines against the appox virus, after a Massachusetts man was diagnosed with the rare but potentially […]
Belgium is the first country to introduce compulsory monkey quarantine
Monkey pox is a disease of the same genus as smallpox and symptoms include a clear bumpy rash, fever, muscle aches and headache. Monkey pox is less deadly than smallpox, with a mortality rate of less than 4 percent, but experts are concerned about the unusual spread of the disease outside Africa, where it usually […]
Plan for US troops in Europe revealed
New bases and additional numbers are also possible in a show of strength against Russia, reports CNN The United States plans to retain 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, which could potentially even increase the number if they experience a threat from Russia against NATO or its two new members, Sweden and […]
WHO issues a forecast for the spread of monkey pox
The spread of the rare virus could “accelerate” in the summer, warns the UN health agency’s highest official in Europe Europe should expect a wave of cases of monkey pox in the coming months, according to Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s top official on the continent. “As we enter the summer season … with […]
Plans unveiled for US to retain troops in Europe
New bases and additional numbers are also possible in a show of strength against Russia, reports CNN The United States plans to retain 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, which could potentially even increase the number if they experience a threat from Russia against NATO or its two new members, Sweden and […]
The WHO is convening an emergency meeting on the plague epidemic
as well as the status of vaccines, the Sputnik news agency reported on The Telegraph on Friday. Since the beginning of May, cases of monkeypox have been reported in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Australia and Canada. On 7 May, a case of smallpox was confirmed in England […]
African researchers puzzled over cases of smallpox in Europe, USA
London – Researchers who have monitored many outbreaks of smallpox in Africa say they are puzzled by the spread of the disease in Europe and North America. Cases of smallpox-related disease have previously only been seen among people with connections to central and western Africa. But in the past week, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, […]
Russia is stepping up attacks in eastern Ukraine
Russia intensified its offensive against eastern Ukraine on Friday, using artillery, rocket-propelled grenades and aircraft to strike the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, destroying residential buildings and killing a number of civilians, according to Ukrainian civilian and military officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described conditions in the Donbas region, which includes Luhansk and Donetsk, as “hell” […]
Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks
Ottawa, Canada – Canada will ban Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from their 5G wireless networks due to national security concerns, officials said on Thursday. The long-awaited move follows the United States and other key allies and comes on the heels of a diplomatic dispute between Ottawa and Beijing over the detention of a […]
The United States buys millions of vaccine doses for new viruses
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare appox virus continue to appear in the United States and Europe The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for $ 119 million in vaccines against the appox virus, after a Massachusetts man was diagnosed with the rare but potentially […]
Right now: The British are threatening the EU with tearing up parts of the Brexit agreement
Britain is threatening the EU with a new bill that could tear up parts of the Brexit agreement. This applies in particular to the Northern Ireland Protocol, which the United Kingdom now wants to change. Hear our EU commentator Susanne Palme and our correspondent Stephanie Zakrisson on site in the UK tell why, in Ekot’s […]
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 […]
The world-acclaimed ‘The Comedy Store’ will arrive in Copenhagen on Saturday 14 May
The Comedy Store brings high-level stand-up comedy in English to the Bremen Theater on Saturday 14 May. Described as the birthplace of alternative comedy in the UK, The Comedy Store has been a starting point for careers for countless stand-up stars, with people like Michael McIntyre, Eddie Izzard and Jimmy Carr all performing on their […]
Finland, UK sign a declaration on mutual assistance
HELSINKI, May 11 (Xinhua) – Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and the visiting Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson signed a joint statement on mutual aid in Helsinki on Wednesday evening. Earlier in the day, Johnson signed a similar document with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Harpsund, Sweden. Local commentators have said that […]
Sweden strengthens defense ties with Great Britain ahead of the decision on NATO membership
Stockholm [Sweden]May 11 (ANI / Xinhua): Sweden strengthened its defense and security ties with Britain with a “declaration of political solidarity” on Wednesday, ahead of the country’s historic decision on its NATO membership. Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her visiting British counterpart Boris Johnson signed the declaration after discussing the security situation in Europe […]
Sweden strengthens defense ties with Great Britain ahead of the decision on NATO membership
STOCKHOLM, May 11 (Xinhua) – Sweden strengthened its defense and security relations with Britain with a “declaration of political solidarity” on Wednesday, ahead of the country’s historic decision on its NATO membership. Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her visiting British counterpart Boris Johnson signed the declaration after discussing the security situation in Europe and […]
The United Kingdom signs security agreements with Sweden and Finland
The move comes when the two Nordic countries are considering NATO membership following warnings from Russia The United Kingdom has agreed to “mutual security guarantees“with Sweden and Finland, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson revealed on Wednesday, a few days before Stockholm and Helsinki will announce their decision to continue NATO membership. […]
The British government says Finland will sign the security declarations on Wednesday
Finland is due to sign security declarations with Britain on Wednesday, which the British government describes as an effort "strengthen their security and strengthen their defense in northern Europe against renewed threats". The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson was on Wednesday afternoon in Sweden, where he declared that Britain would defend Sweden […]
STT: British Prime Minister Johnson will visit Finland and Sweden on Wednesday
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson According to the news agency STT, he is expected to visit Finland on Wednesday, although no official confirmation has yet been given. BTI added, citing sources, that Johnson plans to visit Sweden on the same trip. The unexpected visits are likely to be related to the […]
In the poll, Finns stand out for their readiness to accuse Russia of the war in Ukraine
On the contrary, only five per cent considered that responsibility should be given entirely or mainly to NATO and four per cent that responsibility should be shared equally between Russia and NATO. At least 70% of respondents also blamed Russia most in Sweden (80%), the United Kingdom (79%), Denmark (79%), Poland (73%) and the Netherlands […]
Science Round-Up: Minorities still underrepresented in Danish media
Get minority recordsJørndrup further said that minorities are rarely used as sources in stories about childcare, schooling, finances or taxes. The study also found that journalists with a minority background accounted for less than 1 percent of the 1,244 articles viewed. Read the full report here. A new crying curve? Researchers from Aarhus University have […]
BTI: Germany, France and the United States promised military support to Finland during the NATO process
The United States, Germany and France have joined alongside the United Kingdom to promise military support to Finland as a possible NATO membership period, if the need arises, says the news agency STT. However, the promises are not legally binding agreements, as such guarantees would require a legislative process in each country that is likely […]
Mushroom-based meat alternatives that help save the earth’s forests
Potsdam [Germany]May 4 (ANI): Replacing only one-fifth of beef from microbial protein, a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks, by 2050 could halve deforestation. This new analysis by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has been published in Nature. The ready-to-market meat alternative is very similar in taste and texture, but is a […]
British Secretary of Defense: "Incomprehensibly" Britain would not defend Finland, Sweden, if it were attacked
British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace said it would be "incomprehensibly" that Britain will not defend Finland and Sweden if either country is attacked, whether they have joined NATO or not. Wallace commented at a joint press conference with the Finnish Minister of Defense. Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) in Helsinki on Wednesday. British Defense Minister Ben […]
Denmark among top countries for press freedom
Kim has been wrongSweden, Estonia and Finland completed the top five, while Ireland, Portugal, Costa Rica, Lithuania and Liechtenstein made up the rest of the top 10. Other notables included Germany (16), Canada (19), United Kingdom (24), South Africa (35), Australia (39), United States (42), South Korea (43), Japan (71), Brazil (110). ), Indonesia (117), […]
Prime Minister Modi, Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen discusses Ukraine’s war
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 3 (ANI): On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the war in Ukraine with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Denmark in Copenhagen. “We share many values. We are two democratic nations, we both believe in a rules-based international system. In times […]
Not for Putin’s war in Ukraine, not for NATO
This includes the use of extreme violence against the left, as in the case of the far-right “Operation Gladio” terrorist networks. We are seeing this once again today, when the proud Western European socialist tradition of opposing militarism and defending peace, neutrality and non-alignment has been scandalously criticized as a Putin-friendly fifth column – an […]
Supermarkets in Denmark set limits for the purchase of cooking oil
Coop is cutting staffFrom now on, customers will be limited to buying three bottles of oil a day at Coop’s chains – which include Kvickly, Superbrugsen, Fakta and Irma. The Salling Group – which operates Føtex, Netto and Bilka – and Rema 1000 announced rationing earlier this week. “Ukraine is one of the world’s largest […]
NATO protection promised Sweden before member media
Although NATO cannot provide formal security guarantees, the United States and the United Kingdom will reportedly provide de facto protection if Sweden applies for membership The United States and Britain have given Sweden “concrete promises” of military protection between its application to join NATO and its formal acceptance into the alliance, Aftonbladet reported on Monday. […]
NATO protection promised Sweden before membership – media
Although NATO cannot provide formal security guarantees, the United States and the United Kingdom will reportedly provide de facto protection if Sweden applies for membership The United States and the United Kingdom have given Sweden “concrete promises“of military protection between its application to join NATO and its formal acceptance into the alliance, Aftonbladet reported on […]
How would Canada approach the prospect of war?
In the midst of Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine, nations have begun re-evaluate their security policy. Sweden and Finland, for example, call for joining NATO in the face of Russian aggression. The war is a visible manifestation of return of great power competition. Both Russia and China cut out what they see as their natural […]
The German armed forces need an additional € 25 billion a year
“This $ 100 billion is a good thing, but given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a turning point in Europe’s defense, it’s not enough in the long run,” says the ifon researcher. Florian Dorn. He adds that a nominal increase in the defense budget of 7.2 percent in 2022 will almost completely eat up the […]
Biden Mulls sends senior US official to Ukraine
Washington – US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he was considering sending a senior US official to Ukraine, a high-profile visit that would underscore Washington’s commitment to the besieged nation. Asked if he would send an official, Biden replied: “We are making that decision now.” ‘Are you ready to go?’ Biden joked to […]
150 salmonella cases in Europe linked to the Belgian Kinderfabrik
A total of 150 cases of salmonella have been detected in nine European countries, two specialized European agencies said on Tuesday, pointing the finger at a Kinder chocolate factory in Belgium that has closed. “Most cases are children under the age of 10, and many are hospitalized,” the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control […]
This is the Norwegian gambling culture
The Norwegian gambling culture has gone through an exciting journey. From not taking part in gambling as a country, then to introducing slot machines, and to largely banning it once again. Despite some strict rules, we love to gamble in this country, and we have built up a culture where betting on sports, lottery draws […]
Kinder chocolates were reminded of salmonella worries
Kinder is withdrawing Kinder Surprise eggs and other chocolate products from the market in Finland due to possible connections to the salmonella epidemic in Europe. In an update The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Thursday expressed concern about the exceptionally high number of reported […]
New COVID mutant “XE” found in UK more infectious than Omicron sub-variant: WHO
“Recombinant XE (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on 19 January, and> 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then,” the WHO said. “Early estimates suggest that the growth rate in the community is 1010% compared to BA.2, but this finding needs further confirmation. XE is part of the Omicron variant until significant […]
Shock doctrine – the crisis in Ukraine and Finland
Finnish power elite. I have noticed how Finnish students want to apply class-specific analysis to other societies, but are reluctant to use the same frame of reference in Finnish assessment. But perhaps the power elite is not as blatant as in other societies. Research Niklas Jensen-Eriksen recognizes how the power structures behind closed doors enabled […]
Supo: Russia’s influence and intelligence are the most significant threats to national security in Finland
“The authorities must ensure the conditions for a full and open debate without intimidation and ensure that outsiders cannot influence Finland’s security policy decisions.” According to Supo, extensive Russian influence and illegal intelligence campaigns have become Finland’s primary threats to national security due to the NATO debate. Although no major changes have yet been observed […]
Supo: Russia’s cyber attacks and espionage threaten a growing threat to Finland’s national security
According to the security and intelligence service Supo, the hybrid attacks and illegal intelligence operations carried out by Russia are the biggest threat to Finland’s national security. The agency said on Tuesday that Russia may try to influence the public and political debate on Finland’s possible NATO membership. "Finnish society as a whole must prepare […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Unfriendly peoples, pension positivity and Covid pressure
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has changed Finland’s relations with its eastern neighbor. The latest developments on this front took place on Monday, when Moscow announced its intention to restrict the country’s citizens’ access to Russia. "unfriendly" countries, including Finland, report Evening paperBased on the Russian news agency Interfax. Revenge visa measures would apply to citizens […]
Big Four banks casting a dangerous shadow
Dale Webster exposes the Big Four retreat from regional Australia, leaving cashed-up and bankless towns watching their money go round and round. CASTERTON, GRENFELL, Home Hill, Nathalia and Toukley. Five Australian towns that were, until recently, set apart by one dubious achievement shared by no others: they had all lost a full hand of the […]
‘Big four’ banks casting a dangerous shadow
Dale Webster exposes the “big four” retreat from regional Australia, leaving cashed-up and bankless towns watching their money go round and round. CASTERTON, GRENFELL, Home Hill, Nathalia and Toukley. Five Australian towns that were, until recently, set apart by one dubious achievement shared by no others: they had all lost a full hand of the […]
Widespread dissatisfaction indicates that Danish paddleboard company is cheating its customers
When COVID-19 restrictions hit back in 2020, an increasing number of people went outdoors (when allowed) to engage in leisure activities on land, in the air and at sea. Two feet firmly on the ground was the most popular choice as we started taking longer walks or bike rides than usual. Some of us even […]
Newsprint is in short supply as UPM strikes
According to the CEO of the commercial media lobbying group, newsprint deliveries in Finland may soon end Jukka Holmberg. "Russia’s attack on Ukraine, media companies have decided to stop using Russian paper," said Holmberg. "As UPM’s strike continues, we may soon face major problems." About a fifth of Finnish newspapers were printed on Russian paper […]
Niinistö and Macron will discuss Ukraine on Monday in Paris
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macronwill meet in Paris on Monday According to Niinistö’s office, discussions at Macron’s official residence will focus on Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the European security environment. The Finnish leadership has participated in several high-level international meetings since the start of the war in Ukraine. The […]
Denmark is still among the happiest nations
DK number two since 2016Afghanistan finished at the bottom of the rankings after Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Botswana. Other notables included Australia (12th), Canada (15), USA (16), United Kingdom (17), Brazil (38), Mexico (46), Japan (54), South Korea (59), China (72), Russia (80), Indonesia (87), Denmark finished last at the top of the rankings in […]
The Road Less Taken: Embracing the Danish way of being a parent
When I married a Dane over 20 years ago and came to Denmark for the first time, I was a self-proclaimed ‘non-mother person’. I did not even know if I wanted children. What I would learn from this small country in northern Europe – known for, among other things, The Little Mermaid, Nordic Noir and […]
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council convened to discuss Ukraine’s humanitarian situation
New York [US]March 17 (ANI): Following a request from six countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Albania, Ireland and Norway, an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been called at 15:00 ET (19:30 IST) at Thursday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. “United Kingdom and [Albania, France, […]
Six countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, are requesting a meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in Ukraine
New York [US]March 17 (ANI): Six countries – including Britain, France and the United States – have requested a meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in Ukraine, Britain’s permanent UN delegation said on Wednesday. “United Kingdom and [Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, and the United States] has called for a meeting of the […]
UN-sponsored pledge events for Yemen are below target
UNITED NATIONS, March 16 (Xinhua) – A high-level pledge conference on humanitarian needs in Yemen has fallen far short of target. The UN appealed for $ 4.27 billion. But at the virtual event that the UN and the governments of Sweden and Switzerland together arranged on Wednesday, only $ 1.3 billion was promised by 36 […]
Niinistö will discuss the crisis in Ukraine with European leaders in Zelensky in London
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö met with the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson In London on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. They are also said to have spoken to the Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. Niinistö was in London at a two-day summit of the JEF (Joint Expeditionary Force). The JEF is a […]
Here’s why you may need a fourth dose of covid vaccine this winter
When I started drafting this article, covid cases in Australia started to decrease and the situation stabilized. New research released in February showed a fourth dose of covid vaccine did not add much extra protection on top a third dose. It seemed unnecessary to distribute a fourth dose to all Australians. Unfortunately, the situation has […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Visit to the United Kingdom, petition on biodiversity and nuclear hope
Most newspapers report on the president Sauli Niinistö a visit to the UK, full of security-related events and meetings. He participated in the meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force of the Nordic-Baltic Security Coalition led by the United Kingdom. Alongside its Ilta-Sanomat reports that he also met Prince Charlesembeds a tweet in which Niinistö claimed […]
The President of Finland will travel to London "important" Ukraine Summit
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö will travel to London on Monday at the invitation of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) two-day summit. The UK-led JEF is a framework for multilateral defense co-operation that also includes the five Nordic countries, the three Baltic countries and the Netherlands. A opinion The President’s Office […]
Niinistö discusses defense cooperation with other European leaders Johnson in London
President Sauli Niinistö heads to London for a two-day summit of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) on Monday, his office announced late Saturday. Finland and Sweden are the only non-NATO countries in the group of 10 countries that established the framework for possible future military forces in 2012. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom […]
Finland’s NATO madness
Now I am surrounded by so-called experts who have been driven to TV studios to incite war over the events in Ukraine and how Finland is next in line. I see fear overshadowed by political decisions and Twitterat igniting fires demanding intervention and no-go zones. There seems to have been a collective collapse in mental […]
The World Bank approves $ 723 million in aid to Ukraine
“The package approved by the government consists of an additional $ 350 million loan and $ 139 million in guarantees, and will also mobilize $ 134 million in grant funding and $ 100 million in co-financing, resulting in a total of $ 723 million in support.” The fast-paced support will help the government provide important […]
