Tag: United Kingdom

  • The world’s largest offshore wind farm under development

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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: 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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…