Tag: Vine
How, for the sake of Anielka, do Icelanders swear?
Though not elegant, swear words tend to creep into most people’s vocabularies at some point in their lives. Icelanders are no exception here. However, given that Icelandic is one of the older languages, one may wonder where Icelandic swear words come from? The Grapvine was answered by linguistics professor Þórhallur Eyþórsson from the University of […]
Kurvinen is “proud” of the claim that meat producers are secretly supported
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen (Keskus) told Ilkka-Pohjalainen last week that he is still against raising fees in the current economic situation and admitted that they will have to be raised at some point. “We are not burdening the profitability of these struggling farms with additional fees,” he stated. The stewards of the […]
Happy Nowrooz, Persian New Year 2023
Nowrooz is a time of renewal, rejuvenation and reflection. It’s time to leave the past behind and focus on the future. The days before Nowrooz are full of cleaning and decluttering the home, as a clean home is believed to bring good luck for the new year. People also buy new clothes to wear on […]
Four proposals participated in the Espoo house architecture competition
The zoning competition for the Espoo building to be placed in Espoonkeskus is currently underway in cooperation with the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA). Four working groups were chosen to continue in the competition, whose works are Encounters, Kontrapunkti, Lehteri and Virta. The competition entries are made available for residents to see and comment on […]
The anniversary of the invasion, Swedish orders are reintroduced and meeting with the director Hagai Levi…
Hour 1: Conversation with Stig Fredriksson, Katarina Engberg and Lubna El Shanti one year after the invasion of Ukraine. They live with the memory of the events in Butja – reportage from Ukraine Large quantities of weapons in circulation during and after war Chronicle of Liza Alexandrova Zorina The panel Hour 2: Swedish orders are […]
Dante Alighieri – hell round trip
The editorial staff for this section consists of: Cecilia Düringer – presenter and script Mårten Andersson – script and research Erik Laquist – producer Zardasht Rad – stage narrator Julia Öjbrandt – sound design and final mix Also participating is Anders Cullhed, professor of literary studies and author of the biography “Dante – the first […]
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigns
It is an immeasurable privilege – one that has sustained and inspired me in good times and in the darkest of my hardest days,” Sturgeon said in a statement released today. “Given the nature and scope of the challenges facing the country, I feel a duty first and foremost to our country – to ensure […]
Kurvinen: The government will hardly finish the climate food program
“The issue depends on our coalition partners. They received the document in December and it did not satisfy them,” he said. Four years ago, the Finnish government agreed to design a climate food program to reduce the climate footprint of food and improve citizens’ understanding of food production. YLE reported last week that the latest […]
Finland’s climate food program stuck on reducing meat consumption
Pertti Hakanenspecial assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen (Center), told Finnish public radio that the goal is to finish the program by the end of the election period. The five government parties agreed to draw up a climate food program in coalition negotiations four years ago, but the preparatory work has […]
This is how Putin’s war has redrawn the economic map
Host:Anders Jelmin Voices and participation in the programKristian Åström, economic commentator, EkotTorbjörn Becker, director, Eastern Economic Institute Diego Olle Holmgren, economist, SEBUlf Kristersson, Prime Minister (M)Ebba Busch, Minister of Economic Affairs (KD)Carl Bildt, former prime ministerJan Moström, CEO, LKABDiego Lopez, researcher SIPRI Producer:Olof Wijnbladh Technician:Adam Alvin [email protected]
Finland’s food exports exceed 2 billion euros for the first time
“The growth opportunities of the food industry in Finland are limited. With the growth of exports, the capacity of the food industry can be increased, which also strengthens the domestic market and improves crisis resilience,” says director Esa Wrang. From Business Finland’s Food from Finland program. Food exports are strategically important in terms of Finland’s […]
Raoul Wallenberg – disappeared behind the Iron Curtain
The editorial staff for this section consists of:Cecilia Düringer – presenter and scriptEmilia Mellberg – producerPablo Leiva Wenger – stage narratorElias Klenell – sound design and final mixAlso participating is Ingrid Carlberg, author and journalist. Do you want to know more about Raoul Wallenberg? Here are some of the books that form the basis of […]
TikTok’s global takeover: coincidence or calculations?
TikTok was launched by the Chinese Internet company ByteDance, to be more specific Zhang Yiming. He created the app to push the AI-fueled social media landscape, as he hinted when he told Bloomberg in 2017: “We’re working on information, not polls, but news recommendations.” However, as of November 2021, Yiming stepped down as chairman of […]
Finland increases offshore wind power capacity
On Friday, the Finnish government granted permission to lease water areas off the west coast of Finland in order to expand the power capacity of offshore wind farms. The state forest manager Metsähallitus received permission to lease water areas at the Tahkoluoto wind farm near Pori and on the coast of Ostrobothnia, at the Korsnäs […]
Finland should move towards normality regarding the coronavirus, says an expert
Although mortality from the coronavirus disease has decreased from its peak in the spring and occurs mainly in the elderly who were already in poor health before the infection, the incidence of the virus has remained at a high level, according to wastewater analyzes carried out in Finland. Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Officials […]
The capital region says goodbye due to the heat wave on Monday
“Looks like we’re getting a respite from the heat and hopefully some rain,” he commented. Today is the last day in Uusimaa so far with temperatures over 25 degrees. The forecast promises 20–25 degrees for Tuesday and 18–20 degrees for Wednesday. Showers are forecast to start at times from Tuesday and more often, and a […]
Forecasts: Mercury will remain above 30 ° C in many parts of Finland this week
Such a heat wave is rare in June. “Daytime temperatures are almost 10 degrees higher than usual, so we’re not talking about anything typical now. The difference is noticeable when comparing current figures with long-term statistics, ”he said. This year’s highest temperature, 31.2 degrees, was measured on Sunday in Nuuksio, Espoo. According to forecasts, there […]
Vedenlaaturaportti: Suomen uimavesi on puhdasta
Euroopan ympäristökeskuksen (EEA) äskettäin julkaiseman raportin mukaan vesi on lähes kaikilla Suomen yleisillä uimarannoilla turvallista uimiseen. Viime kesän mittausten perusteella Suomi sijoittui rantojen kokonaislaadussa 11. sijalle, ja 88 prosenttia rannoista arvioitiin raportissa erinomaiseksi. Itävalta ja Malta nousivat kärkeen, ja niissä oli eniten loistaviksi luokiteltuja rantoja. Suomen rannoista ja uimapaikoista 95 prosenttia sijoittui raportissa aiempien vuosien […]
A sure sign of summer: Finland is preparing for the forest fire season
Despite the relatively cold temperatures in Finland, the start of reconnaissance flights for forest fires is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. The first such flights will start departing at any time in the regions of Pirkanmaa, Satakunta and Southwest Finland, says in a press release. Mika Kurvinensenior officer at the […]
Russia stops supplying electricity to Finland
The suspension of power exports to the Nordic state comes after almost 10 days of non-payment The electricity supply from Russia to Finland was stopped on Saturday, RAO Nordic said in a statement and explained that it had not received any payment for electricity supplied to the country in May. “Unfortunately, we have to note […]
The center changes ministers
The center will change its ministerial composition on Friday as Jari Leppä resigns and will be replaced by the Minister for Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen. The position of Kurvinen’s Minister of Science and Culture is held by Petri Honkonen, the party’s vice-chairman and MP for the second term. President Sauli Niinistö approves appointments on […]
The Finns said that now it is (mostly) okay to hug if they want to
As the meeting and greeting continue in Finland, some people are considering whether the handshakes and hugs are appropriate. It says it’s good to get a person’s permission before touching Asko JärvinenChief Physician of Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases. "We can gently and slowly begin to […]
Finland limits its electricity transmission capacity from Russia
Finland’s national grid operator Fingrid has announced that it will limit the transmission capacity of cross-border connections in Russia from Sunday, April 24. In its press release, the company said that it was working to secure the security of the Finnish energy system. "The decision is based on an assessment of the risks to the […]
European recognition was given to the Nordic Carbon Neutral Bauhaus project
“I am very pleased that the co-operation between low-carbon construction and architecture in the Nordic countries has been confirmed by the Commission. This is an excellent opening and an example of how the great challenges of our time, such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity, can be tackled through cooperation and the inclusion […]
Kaikkonen: Finland will immediately start investing in defense equipment and personnel
“Defense procurement complements long-term shortcomings and deficiencies and responds to the changing demands of Ukraine’s war environment,” Kivinen stated at a press conference in Helsinki on Wednesday. “We will be hiring civilian personnel on fixed-term assignments immediately this year,” he added. – The number of refresher courses is growing significantly […] and other sports activities […]
Finland is directing resources to defense after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Finland will significantly increase its defense spending to reinforce the intimidation following the budget agreement, which gave the country’s defense ministry most of what it asked for a Russian attack on Ukraine. The government decided on Tuesday to increase Finland’s military spending by 2.2 billion euros, and on Wednesday the head of the defense forces […]
The center appoints Kurvinen Minister of Agriculture and Honkonen manages the cultural portfolio
The center has appointed the current minister of science and culture Antti Kurvinen new Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. Kurvinen’s party buddy Petri Honkonen to take over the science and culture portfolio, party representatives said at a news conference Thursday morning. Honkonen, a 34-year-old Member of Parliament from Central Finland, has a master’s degree in […]
Finnish units offer study places to 2,000 Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion
Finnish universities are preparing to provide study facilities for about 2,000 Ukrainians who have fled the Russian invasion. Study places are offered to Ukrainians who are already in their home universities and want to continue their studies in Finland. The effort began at the request of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Vice Rector of […]
Hartwall is seeking name sponsorship from Helsinki Arena
The signs of Hartwall, a beverage manufacturer that is the main sponsor of the Helsinki Arena, were removed from the walls of the venue on Wednesday. Until now, the arena was known as Hartwall Arena, but the company has announced in a press release that it has terminated its marketing cooperation with Helsinki Hall. Hartwall […]
Russians in Iceland condemn the invasion of Ukraine
Shortly after Russian forces launched their offensive against Ukraine, a message was posted to the Grapevine portal that Russian citizens living in Iceland were planning to protest the invasion near the Russian embassy in Reykjavik. The Icelandic government also condemned the invasion, prompting criticism from the Russian Embassy in Iceland for “biased assessment of the […]
Finnish gold hockey winners return from the Beijing Olympics
The members of the Finnish men’s hockey national team arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Monday afternoon, fresh from winning the gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday. Cross-country skiers and Olympic medalists also joined the team on the flight from China Krista Pärmäkoski and Kerttu Niskanen. After a short delay in Beijing due […]
Prosecutors filed charges against neo-Nazi members "Towards freedom" group
Helsinki District Prosecutor has charged five neo-Nazi people with ethnic incitement "Towards freedom" group. Helsinki District Prosecutor Maija Päivinen The charges are related in Tampere and Turku two years ago on 26-27. January, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, events. Päivinen pointed out "Towards freedom" has participated in events around the country, including Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Pori, Kotka, […]
Thursday leaves: Bad weather, ski boom, cameraman down
The low-pressure front will bring more snowfall to the southern and central regions on Thursday, which means bad news for both motorists and pedestrians, Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. With temperatures slightly above or below frost, rains alternate as snow, sleet, and rain throughout the day, reducing visibility on the road and slippery pavements. "Between Wednesday […]
The Finnish Lionesses secure the Olympic bronze
Finland has won a bronze medal in the women’s hockey competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Paints from Viivi Vainikka, Susanna Tapani, Nelli Laitinen and Michelle Karvinen secured a comprehensive 4-0 win over Switzerland for the Lionesses in Wednesday’s bronze match. The victory is the fourth time that the Finnish women’s team has […]
The cultural sector is protesting against Covid restrictions, the minister “understands” frustration
Characters from the culture and events sector gathered in central Helsinki on Thursday to protest against restrictions on mass events to prevent the spread of events during the Covid pandemic. Using slogan "final locking"some 500 protesters demanded that the current measures be final and that no other restrictions be imposed. They are also calling for […]
Paper: Minister of Sports Kurvinen cancels the Olympic trip due to the risk of quarantine
Finnish Minister of Sport Antti Kurvinen (Cen) will not attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, but says the decision to cancel his trip is not part of the boycott. Keskusta’s newspaper Suomenmaa was the first to report on the matter. Kurvinen said he wanted to avoid the risk of getting stuck in […]
Prime Minister Marin urges government to allow low-risk events to return, as HUS doctor says epidemic is likely to peak in metropolitan area
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin has called on the government to speed up the reintroduction of low-risk sporting and cultural events through the Covid Passport. The minister said on Twitter on Twitter that the government plans to assess the need for current and future coronavirus measures. "The government is assessing the need for […]
One in four vaccination conditions for Covid patients is missing from the HUS data
The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital Districts are currently unable to provide up-to-date information on the proportion of vaccinated and non-vaccinated patients treated for coronavirus infection. On Wednesday, the chief physician of Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) Asko Järvinen told a news conference that two-thirds of those admitted to Covid Hospital are unvaccinated. However, the data were […]
The mystery of Helsinki escaped, which was identified as the Finnish deer
The animal caught running around Helsinki at the beginning of January has been identified as a wild Finnish deer, Korkeasaari Zoo said on Thursday. The animal was originally suspected to be an ordinary reindeer that is semi-domesticated and a pastoral product in northern and eastern Finland. The nearest shepherd’s place is more than 600 km […]
The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units has risen to its highest level since spring 2020
The situation is worrying, it was said Stepani Bendel, Chief Physician of Intensive Care at Kuopio University Hospital. “It’s hard to allocate resources. I suspect we are able to make too many patient transfers between hospital intensive care units for non-medical reasons. Because it seems that coronavirus patients are almost everywhere, moving patients doesn’t help […]
HUS’s top documentary: Omicron version, staff absences put pressure on healthcare system
The rapid increase in coronavirus infections and the growing need for quarantine of health care personnel are putting significant pressure on the Finnish health care system. Asko Järvinen, Chief Physician of Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases. Järvinen said in Yle’s Ykkösaamu breakfast program on Friday morning […]
The prevalence of Covid-19 cases is straining health care in Uusimaa
Uusimaa accounted for about half (2,724) of the nearly 5,500 new coronavirus infections reported in Finland on Tuesday, According to YLE. Nearly one-third of the coronavirus tests performed in the hospital district are currently positive, and the omicron variant is believed to cause up to 90 percent of laboratory-confirmed cases. The large number of cases […]
What will be the future of the Icelandic language?
Compared to the global population, only a handful of people speak Icelandic. While English continues to strengthen its status as the lingua franca of the Western world, Grapevine journalists wondered what the future of Icelandic would look like. This question was answered by Eiríkur Rögnvaldsson, Professor Emeritus of Icelandic Language and Linguistics. Eiríkur said that […]
“It looks like the vaccine protection will last,” says Järvinen from HUS
“The number may be over 100, but this is less than we feared. It looks like vaccination protection lasts, “he said said. Stepani Bendel, Chief Physician of Intensive Care at Kuopio Central Hospital, reminded According to YLE, it is still premature to say how the infections of the last few days will affect the hospital […]
Omicron is now the dominant Covid strain in Helsinki
In laboratory tests in the metropolitan area, a variant of Omicron has been detected in about 70 percent of all Covid infections in the last week of 2021. Preliminary findings suggest that antigen tests may also be less effective in detecting Omicron than other variants at the onset of symptoms. . One of the most […]
The Ministry of Education is increasing the number of university places
Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen (Cen) has stated that the Ministry of Education and Culture will introduce 2,300 more university study places next year. Most of the new study places – less than 1,500 – are allocated to Finnish universities, while polytechnics offer more than 800 additional places for students. According to the […]
Finland’s THL demands stricter entry rules than the government
On Tuesday, Kiuru told YLE that in order to limit the spread of a highly contagious variant, mandatory health checks could be introduced in the near future for passengers from, for example, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. The variant is spreading rapidly in Finland as well. Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday wrote it has caused […]
Finland chooses Lockheed Martin F-35A to replace obsolete fighters
The EUR 10 billion acquisition is the largest material acquisition in Finnish history. highlighted Helsingin sanomat newspaper. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Central) said on Friday that the F-35A offered the best military performance for the needs of the Finnish Defense Forces. He saw that the acquisition would have a significant impact on national defense […]
General of Finland: If war breaks out in Ukraine, it will also affect the Baltic Sea
Timo KivinenThe Commander of the Defense Forces said in Yle’s weekend morning discussion program that he considered the decision announced on Friday to buy F-35 fighters the best possible deal. This is the largest military acquisition in Finnish history: 64 planes will be on their way to Finland over the next decade. The selection process […]
An innovative project at the Hengifoss waterfall
According to Morgunblaðið, the construction of a new tourist center has begun at Hengifoss waterfall in the Fljótsdalur valley in eastern Iceland. The building will be built next year. In addition, preparations are underway for the construction of two pedestrian bridges and a tourist trail in the ravine. Hengifoss is a popular tourist destination, attracting […]
Basic Finnish MP convicted of incitement and faced severe fines
The trial of the Basic Finnish MP Mauri PeltokangasThe person accused of inciting the crowd began on Wednesday in the Ostrobothnian District Court. Peltokangas, Member of Parliament for the Vaasa constituency, will be brought to justice for his Facebook posts in 2020, in which he "slandered and beaten" immigrants and asylum seekers on charges. Prosecutors […]
Danish Citizens can now visit America again
Recently, some great news was published, which was and is beneficial for Danish citizens who want to travel to the United States. In November, the United States ended an international travel ban, meaning Europeans will be allowed to travel to the country again. It has been a long wait and many people are excited and […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 1000 GMT, November 24
TOKYO – Japan will release hundreds of thousands of kiloliters of crude oil from its reserve reserves, Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Wednesday. Hagiuda said the timing of the release was still “under consideration”, adding that “we will keep pace with the United States and other nations concerned.” (Japan Oil Reserves) – – – […]
Top doctor: The fifth wave of Covid hits Finland
Chief Physician of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS), Asko Järvinen, said Evening News on Sunday that Finland needs new restrictions to protect unvaccinated from the coronavirus. He said that Finland should probably introduce similar restrictions as in other European countries in order to slow down the rate of new infections. Austria, for example, […]
A ton of onions for the festive herring
It is likely that as much as one ton of onions will go to Christmas herring (jólasíld) processed at Vinnslustöðin na Vestmannaeyjar (VSV). Many people believe that herring is essential on Christmas Eve, and some herring harvesting and processing companies process a certain amount specifically for Christmas. At VSV, the herring will be packed in […]
The prosecutor accuses the downtown MP of defamation
Member of the Center Mikko Kärnä has reported on Twitter that he is accused of defaming the professor of constitutional law at the University of Helsinki Tuomas Ojanen. In December 2020, Kärnä hinted on Twitter that Ojanen had written protests on behalf of MPs Mari Holopainen and Bella Forsgrén Parliamentary Constitutional Committee decided that the […]
Christian Pulisic leads the USMNT list for World Cup qualifiers
Forward Christian Pulisic headlines the 25-man list announced on Thursday for the US men’s national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Players will begin reporting to the Cincinnati camp this Sunday. USMNT will face Mexico at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium on November 12 before traveling to face Jamaica in Kingston on November 16. The United States (3-1-2, […]
The prime minister’s celebration at the official residence did not pose a security risk, the security chief says
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has faced questions about gathering musicians, friends and acquaintances at his official Kesäranta apartment in September. The Prime Minister had participated in the recording party at Tavastia Club in Helsinki and then invited about 20-30 people back to Kesäranta for the after-party. According to Yle sources, the security office did […]
Prevalence of Covid-19 among non-vaccinated people at a “staggering” level in Finland
“Seven Hundred is a really amazing number” Mia Kontio, A senior expert at THL, was quoted saying written by Helsingin Sanomat. “Unvaccinated are also those who get sick. People in hospital are also mostly unvaccinated. “ Unvaccinated 12- to 79-year-olds were hospitalized for coronavirus infection 19 times more often than their fully vaccinated peers in […]
HUS document: Covid infections are several times higher in the unvaccinated population
The number of Covid-19 patients treated in hospitals in Finland is growing sharply, and the University Hospital of Helsinki reports that their intake of Covid patients has doubled in the last month. On September 21, 37 patients were treated at the hospital for the virus. The number is now 74. The need for intensive care […]
Vaccines for the younger children may be on the way
Even if the vaccine were to be approved for the younger children in Denmark, it does not mean that the 5-11-year-olds should be vaccinated. This is what Allan Randrup Thomsen, professor of experimental virology at the University of Copenhagen, says. – As the picture is at the moment, I do not think there is a […]
The government will cancel the planned cuts to the cultural budget
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said leaders of political parties have canceled spending on cuts for sports and cultural groups that have received funding from the state gambling agency Veikkaus. The move follows public disagreements this week in his office over cultural cuts. Marin said the state is working to fill Veikkaus’ multi-million-euro financing hole […]
The state gambling agency Veikkaus is cutting 190 jobs
Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gambling monopoly, announced on Friday that co-decision reform negotiations with employee representatives have been completed and that 125-190 jobs in the company will be reduced. According to the company, the staff reductions were due to a reduction in game volumes of about 40 percent in its physical sales channels and that […]
Sofia Brzezinska – the girl who survived the Holocaust
In P3 Historia, Cecilia Düringer leads the listeners through the winding stories of world history. At her side she has Navid Bavey who enhances the drama with scenes from the story. Each episode is about a historical event, with a historical person in focus. The editorial staff of this section consists of:Cecilia Düringer – host, […]
The Minister proposes a student debt relief scheme as an incentive to move to rural areas
Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen (Cen) has announced that his department will finalize the Draft Proposal this term, which aims to encourage highly skilled workers to move to sparsely populated areas in Finland. A system based on a similar model in Norway would provide full or partial relief from student debt for graduates […]
2nd LD Writethru: 2 researchers share the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
STOCKHOLM, October 6 (Xinhua) – The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 is awarded to two researchers, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday. The Swedish Institute has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry this year to the German researcher Benjamin List and the Scottish-born researcher David WC MacMillan from Princeton University, […]
YLE: Proposal would forgive student loans for people moving to less populated areas
He estimates that reimbursements for student loan repayments could be a way to attract doctors, psychologists and social care professionals out of population centers in less populated parts of the country. “It has become quite difficult to get many professionals critical to the welfare state to the countryside. It threatens our well-being promise — that […]
Finland’s first UVC disinfection robot cleans in Turku
A new cleaning device is being tested at Turku University Hospital (Tyks). It is Uve, Finland’s first UV (ultraviolet) disinfection robot, a device of 80,000 euros, which the facility received as a donation from the EU. Administrative Director of Tyksin Hospital Hygiene Unit, Tiina Kurvinen, said he welcomed EU donations. "Patient rooms have a lot […]
HUS Main Document: A severe flu season is approaching
The coming flu season is likely to be more severe than usual Asko Järvinen, infectious disease specialist and chief physician in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS). After many months of relative isolation caused by coronavirus-related restrictions, influenza was kept under control last season. However, because of this pause, people’s immune systems are now […]
Ed Sheeran plays a concert in Denmark
According to the organizers, it will be a folk festival of dimensions when happy fans occupy the concert area and the British hitmaker goes on stage. – The concert will be created by a round stage in the middle, where the audience stands and sits 360 degrees around. – Øresundsparken is like a blank sheet […]
Ed Sheeran will play a concert in Copenhagen in August 2022
According to the organizers, it will be a folk festival of dimensions when happy fans occupy the concert area and the British hitmaker goes on stage. – The concert will be created by a round stage in the middle, where the audience stands and sits 360 degrees around. – Øresundsparken is like a blank sheet […]
Fully vaccinated or not, restrictions continue during student trials
Although Finland will gradually reopen and many of the restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus will be lifted, the National Matriculation Examination Board will continue to take strict precautions. "If you have symptoms of coronavirus, you should not take the tests" says Tiina Tähkä, Secretary – General of the Matriculation Examination Board. […]
Two teenagers were convicted of murdering Koskela to appeal the sentences
Two teenagers found guilty of participating in the violent murder of another teenager in the Koskela area have expressed dissatisfaction with the judgment of the Helsinki District Court, which is the first step towards appealing prison sentences. Last week, two boys, along with a third defendant, were convicted of murder as a minor. The district […]
Two teenagers convicted of Koskela’s murder go on appeal
Two teenagers found guilty of participating in the violent murder of another teenager in the Koskela area have expressed dissatisfaction with the judgment of the Helsinki District Court, which is the first step towards appealing prison sentences. Last week, the district court handed down two boys along with a third defendant convicted of murder as […]
The HUS doctor criticizes "confusing" Covid strategy
Chief Physician of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) Asko Järvinen has called for a new Covid hybrid strategy for the government "confusing" During an interview with Yle TV1’s breakfast program Ylen morning. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announced on Monday that his cabinet has approved a revised strategy that will allow the removal […]
Finnish troops are returning from Afghanistan
Finnish troops who had supported the evacuation in Kabul landed in Finland on Saturday. However, the Finnish Defense Forces were on a tight path about the details of the operation. Helsingin Sanomat said that two army cargo planes landed at Tampere Pirkkala Airport on Saturday at about 8.00. Finnish troops left Kabul on Thursday at […]
Finland’s new instructions are subject to criticism by regional authorities
On Friday, Mäki expressed his confusion at the idea that the authorities will be able to assess the health safety of events held in different places across the country. “We have six regional government agencies, numerous different events and happenings, public meetings in different places, dozens of cinemas and so on. No regional government agency […]
Board chases rosemary shrubs with harmful bacteria
A harmful plant bacterium that has destroyed large southern European olive groves may have found its way to Denmark. This is how it sounds from the Danish Agency for Agriculture. The bacterium named xylella fastidiosa has been found in a batch of rosemary bushes grown at a producer in Portugal. The plants have been exported […]
Funding for academic research will be cut by EUR 50 million
The Ministry of Education manages and distributes Veikkaus’ profits to various organizations and institutes, including the Academy of Finland – a key funder for researchers and universities. The National Betting Agency has witnessed a steady decline in revenue due to ongoing measures to curb gambling addiction, as well as declining slot revenue during the COVID-19 […]
HS: The full opening of Finland may require 90% vaccination protection, the minister says
Minister of Family and Social Affairs Krista Kiuru (SDP) told Helsingin Sanomat on Saturday that an increase in cases this autumn will require up to 90 percent vaccination coverage before society can reopen freely. He said vaccination coverage in the country needs to be increased in relation to new infections. "The risk of opening up […]
The Covid crowd plan for the opera was approved
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) has approved a plan according to which the Finnish National Opera will admit a paying crowd without several separate entrances, toilets and refreshments. The opera had previously announced plans to let 300 people into the 1,300-seat auditorium, but had no plans to place them in separate […]
The Covid reopening plan for the opera was approved
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) has approved a plan according to which the Finnish National Opera will admit a paying crowd without several separate entrances, toilets and refreshments. The opera had previously announced plans to let 300 people into the 1,300-seat auditorium, but had no plans to place them in separate […]
New restrictions on restaurants in Uusimaa and South Karelia are entering the community mediation phase
In areas such as South Savo, which are in the process of accelerating the epidemic, restaurants will have to close at 12 noon. Currently, only bars and eateries in the Itä-Savo Hospital District and Lapland (except Rovaniemi) are allowed to be open without a curfew. Restrictions are likely to be eased in the event sector; […]
The Minister for Culture will abandon Covid restrictions and adopt the UK model
According to the Minister of Science and Culture, Finland should continue to relax coronavirus restrictions in order to accelerate the return of society to normal. Antti Kurvinen (Cen). Speaking on Yle’s Aamiais TV program on Yle’s Aamu on Friday morning, Kurvinen hoped that Finland would adopt the British model of removing coronavirus restrictions as vaccination […]
Veikkaus’ slot machines include a loss limitation function
The feature that allows players to limit their losses will be installed on slot machines used by Veikkaus, the Finnish state gaming monopoly, from September. Loss limits allow players to set a cap on the amount of money they can potentially lose over a period of time. The move is the latest measure introduced as […]
Astronomers find a break in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way: NASA
This stretches for about 3,000 light-years and is the first large structure with a direction so dramatically different from the arm. NASA said astronomers have a rough idea of the size and shape of the Milky Way’s arms, but much is still unknown. “They can’t see the whole structure of our home galaxy because Earth […]
Sanna Marin, Krista Kiuru barred from bar for “political bullying”
Other than Marin, who will not be permitted to enter Chihuahua Julep for 9 years, the list of banned officials includes the Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru, who will be prohibited entry for a staggering 12 years. Temporary bans of varying lengths also apply to the Minister of Education Li Andersson […]
Danske marsvin skal hjælpe hvaler mod stigende havstøj
Men for at kende den reelle effekt af de mange lyde på hvalers liv vil danske forskere nu indsamle data om marsvins hørelse i det fri, som man i dag kun ved meget lidt om. For første gang er det lykkedes forskere fra Marinbiologisk Forskningscenter at sætte en datalogger på og indsamle data fra et […]
Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat storms into quarterfinals
Tokyo [Japan], 5 August (ANI): India wrestler Vinesh Phogat advanced to the quarterfinals in women’s freestyle 53 kg at the Olympics in Tokyo after defeating Sweden’s Sofia Magdalena Mattsson here in Makuhari Messe Hall A Mat B on Thursday. Indian number one Sofia Magdalena Mattsson dominated the whole match and won the match 7-1 in […]
54 people have been hospitalized with coronavirus in Denmark
It is roughly on a par with how the numbers have looked over the past week. This is the assessment from Christian Wamberg, who is chief physician at the intensive care unit at Bispebjerg Hospital and chairman of the Danish Society for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. – We are in a stable period where […]
Health Minister Heunicke has received the first injection of coronavine vaccine
The 46-year-old Magnus Heunicke is in the group called 10d1 in the vaccination calendar, which includes citizens aged 16-19 and 45-49. The first vaccinations in that group were given in May, and it is planned that all 608,011 people in the group have been offered a sting before the end of June. Prime Minister Mette […]
The authorities are waiting for potential crowds when Finland plays in the hockey final
The authorities were waiting for possible big gatherings on Sunday night, when the Finnish hockey team will play in the men’s International Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in Latvia. Lions will face Canada at the Arena in Riga at 8.15pm. The two teams also met in the 2019 final, when Finland grabbed its third world […]
The Defense Forces flag day, on the other hand, is mostly a virtual event
Due to the pandemic, the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) flag day will be kept quiet on Friday, as it was last year. The traditional army parade, which is usually held alternately in different cities, has been canceled for the second year in a row. Instead, the main event of the day was a concert performed […]
Cultural protests outside parliament, calls for more pandemic support
Dressed in black, an estimated 1,500 cultural workers gathered for a demonstration in front of the Houses of Parliament on Thursday at noon. The purpose of the two-hour event was to put pressure on politicians to allow larger public events and to start paying freelancer coronaviruses immediately. Industry also demanded that the state invest at […]
Enough is enough! A unique demonstration by the cultural and event industry on 3 June from 12 noon to 2 pm EEST
Fifteen months ago, Covid-19 completely paralyzed the cultural and event industry, which employs 120,000 people, denying people their rights to work and livelihood. During the anxiety, the sector has gained sympathy, but societal support has remained low and has not been offered to many people working in this diverse field. The plight of the creative […]
The Central Party appoints a new Minister of Science and Culture
Antti KurvinenThe chairman of the Central Party’s parliamentary group will take over the role of Minister of Science and Culture as the party’s leader Annika Saarikko intervenes as Minister of Finance. The newly elected Minister of Science and Culture, a native of Southern Ostrobothnia, said he was an avid supporter of the Finnish baseball and […]
Researchers and SSI reject history of lethal coronary vaccines
It is a misinterpretation that corona vaccines should have killed more than the disease itself. So clear is the message from both researchers and authorities to a story that is currently abounding on social media. The story is based on access to documents from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), which shows that 4415 people in […]
The Finnish Parliament passes the EU stimulus system with 134–57 votes
The topic divided opinion between both the center and the national coalition. Hannu Hoskonen and Tuomas Kettunen representatives of the center voted so-called. against the decision on own resources, by breaking the line of the far-right party. Antti Kurvinen, the chairman of the Centre’s parliamentary group, stated To BTI that the group is discussing the […]
A wide path instead of a steep climb
The main path to the Fagradalsfjall eruption site, the so-called A-route, has become even more accessible and less dangerous than ever. The road was closed yesterday due to work aimed at improving it. It opened in the evening. “Thanks to these improvements, the most dangerous site on the eruption path has been removed” Said Fannar […]
