Tag: Wind
How to design a restaurant with good acoustic properties
Customers can become frustrated and miscommunicate with servers in a loud and disruptive restaurant environment. It’s common for seasoned diners to have an easier time hearing someone three tables away than the person across the table – and unless you’re in a nightclub, that’s often seen negatively. Good restaurant acoustics provide a more pleasant environment […]
The high level of street dust affects the air quality in the capital region
Breathing in street dust is harmful to everyone, and it affects the general comfort of the population. Street dust consists mostly of fine asphalt and sand particles, which are used for road treatment. Studded tires are a significant source of dust particles because they are ground off on asphalt. Traffic and wind raise dust and […]
Report: Finland survived the energy crisis well in 2022
According to the report, Finland survived the energy crisis in the top positions with the second lowest electricity price in Europe in 2022. This was primarily due to Finland’s reduced dependence on fossil fuels compared to most European countries. According to Korhonen, the price of electricity is predicted to return to normal levels fastest in […]
Drug abuse, job cuts in the world’s happiest country: Finland in the world press
The article provides exclusive details about the drug threat in the upcoming elections in Finland, where restrictive drug abuse is also an important campaign issue. According to the news report, in 2022, almost 30 percent of the victims were 25 years old and younger, and drug users die on average ten years younger in Finland […]
Copenhagen’s most famous tower to get a makeover
Anyone passing through the center of town over the next few days might notice an unfamiliar sight, or rather the lack of one. The City Hall Tower, Copenhagen’s undoubtedly most recognizable tower, will be covered in scaffolding until the end of the year. The town hall tower must be renovated to ensure that it can […]
“Paedo” and “porn” accusations ahead of drag queen children’s show courting controversy in Copenhagen
The Danes are extremely liberal – or at least we have always been led to believe that. After all, they were the first to legalize pornography and same-sex civil unions. But there has always been this suspicion that a silent majority rejects dullness. Take the raunchy sex shop windows for example: more people would go […]
Dear Havis Amanda is fixed
Havis Amanda has been through a lot Completed in 1908, the fountain and its bronze sculptures form a work of art designed by the artist Ville Vallgren. In addition to its artistic value, the work has a special cultural-historical and cityscape significance. The bronze statue has been through a lot over the years, e.g. during […]
It’s going to be a beautiful aurora night
As reported by mbl.is, clear skies and a strong solar wind are set to bring dazzling auroras over Iceland tonight. In a press release published today, Sævar Helgi Bragason, an educator and science communicator (editor of an astronomy website), predicts that the midnight lights will be enjoyed tonight. Sævar directs those interested to Icelandic […] […]
He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a shop window
The driver lost control of his car and crashed into other vehicles and eventually into the shop window of a hairdresser, in Álfheimakjarnann, Reykjavík. The fire chief says that operations at the scene went better than expected. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to journalists, a woman was injured in the accident and taken to the […]
St Patrick’s Day 2023: The Life of Brian
If you emerge from the bowels of the metro at Nørreport Station and dive down Nørregade, you will come across, after approximately 100 meters on the right, the Globe Pub. This venerable establishment has been running since 1997 and is a shining star in the constellation of Copenhagen’s Irish pubs. Ahead of St Patrick’s Day […]
Copenhagen the world’s sixth best city for studying abroad – survey
Copenhagen is the world’s sixth best city for studying abroad, according to a new report study conducted by Helpful Professoran online resource for higher education. The survey assessed a number of factors, including the quality and number of universities, the number of international students, the cost of living and perceived levels of freedom, safety and […]
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Not all things are equal in snow-ravaged, egalitarian Copenhagen
Calling all Copenhagen cyclists this morning – it’s mighty slick out there! In the capital, the conditions around Christiania, the cobbled Nordre Frihavnsgade, which leads to the Trianglen Metro station, Østerport Station and the whole (!) of Valby, were particularly below par. Many cyclists, without a dry path to steer on, were seen losing their […]
Right now: The snowy weather is heading north – major problems in traffic
The snowy weather in southern Sweden continues to cause problems in traffic. In addition to canceled trains and buses, there have also been reports of several accidents involving cars and trucks that have run off the road during the day. An orange warning for heavy snowfall in combination with windy weather applies in several places […]
My first experience with Sub-zero
As I landed I was greeted by a freezing wind and the pitch dark at 4.30pm reminded me of a deserted midnight street in India. My phone showed a temperature of -10 degrees. However, the drive from the airport to the place of residence in Helsinki felt like a good start with shiny buildings that […]
It’s a snowstorm, Hjørring!
Tomorrow may be a good day to work at home – especially if you live in northern Jutland, as high winds and heavy snowfall will most likely cause a blizzard in the region. In Aalborg, the snowfall is expected e.g. to start around 17.00 on Monday evening, but the wind strength will be modest until […]
Offshore wind turbine projects on the rocks
The Danish Energy Agency has suspended 28 wind turbine projects worth billions of kroner. Other energy projects have also been halted due to fears that the “open door” contracting scheme is in breach of EU law. All the projects fall under the so-called ‘open door’ scheme. This allows a company to submit an unsolicited project […]
Greta Thunberg taken away by police during demonstration in Oslo
Greta Thunberg has been carried away by police from a demonstration against wind turbines outside the Ministry of Finance in Oslo. In recent days, Sami activists together with the organization Nature and Youth have demonstrated against a wind farm on Sami land. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast.
Climate report: Denmark is behind in relation to the CO2 emission ambitions
The government doesn’t careAccording to the CCC, some of the key areas where Denmark must improve in order to reach its emissions targets are: – stricter rules and regulation of agricultural emissions – a higher CO2 tax for industry – more facilities for CO2 capture and storage (CCS). – implementation of policy regarding the expansion […]
Finnair’s pilot flies off course to show passengers the northern lights
The strong solar winds this week have offered opportunities to see a colorful spectacle in places in the south all the way to Helsinki.
The first stork of the year settles in Denmark
Impact of climate changePreviously, it was common for the first stork of the year to return to Denmark in mid-March, but climate change has led to the large birds returning earlier these days. “The storks we see now are individuals from south-west Europe that migrate north as soon as the weather permits and the wind […]
Xinhua World News Roundup at 0030 GMT, 25 February
LOS ANGELES – The powerful winter storm continued to batter the western US state of California on Friday, with heavy rain, snowfall and strong winds causing road closures, flooding, power outages and other damage. The cold and slow-moving storm is expected to wreak havoc on Saturday. An earlier storm that started in the western United […]
EU Envoy, Ukraine Charge d’Affaires commemorates the victims of the war between Russia and Ukraine
New Delhi [India]February 24 (ANI): On the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EU Ambassador, Head of Mission of EU Member States and Like-minded Nations, along with Ukraine’s Charge d’Affaires Ivan Konovalov, on Friday held a meeting to honor the victims. The envoys held a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the victims […]
Family guided tour of the “Breath on a Window” exhibition in Polish
Artist Lukas Bury will guide families in Polish through Siggi Björg and Ásmundur Sveinsson’s ‘Breath on a Window’ exhibition at the Ásmundarsafn museum on Sunday at 1pm. The event is part of the winter break program at the Reykjavík Art Museum and is free for adults accompanied by children. When? Sunday, February 26, 2023, at […]
From good intentions to good actions
In September 2020, India and Denmark marked a historic partnership. By launching the first green strategic partnership of its kindthe two countries chose each other as preferred partners to accelerate climate solutions and combine economic growth with ambitious green policies. A good two and a half years later, the good intentions still contain plenty of […]
HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku
The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]
UMFÍ Youth Camp closed due to damp and mold
Moisture was found in the basement and under some windows at the old sports center in Laugarvatn, where UMFÍ runs its youth camp, and mold was found in the samples. The youth camp will be closed indefinitely until repairs are completed. Moisture damage and mold were detected in the premises of the Ungmennabúð (Icelandic Youth […]
Beware of scams appearing as Kanta services and Kanta pages!
Typically, a scam message may ask you to send your personal information or documents to the address provided in the message. Information collected through such messages is likely to end up in the hands of criminals You may encounter scams in emails, social media, or search engines like Google or Bing. Criminals may also try […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
The Mystery of Lincoln’s Stolen Revolvers
Cultural journalist Mattias Berg tells the unlikely story of the revolver theft, its aftermath and the extensive international police work. On April 14, 1967, President Lincoln’s revolvers were stolen from the Livrustkammaren, the museum of Sweden’s royal history, which was then located in the Nordic Museum at Djurgården in Stockholm. The thief took four revolvers […]
Up the alternative alley: A diamond in the rough
This farm is a beautiful green oasis and one of my favorite places for a day out in the Copenhagen area. Baked goods On arrival in Grennesminde, I usually start my visit in the cozy café right at the entrance to the farm area. Nestled amongst the charmingly mismatched furniture of the old greenhouse, fantastic […]
The construction industry in Stockholm is hit hard by economic headwinds
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Rising construction costs combined with interest rate hikes would worsen the housing shortage in the Swedish capital, while the construction industry expected an increase in the number of bankruptcies and layoffs, Swedish media reported Friday. – The housing shortage will worsen, says Stefan Westerberg, chief economist at the Stockholm Chamber […]
Storm Otto will affect traffic in Copenhagen today
Line E and H axisFor example, Lines E and H will not be in operation after 18.00, while Line A between Hillerød and Køge and Line C between Frederikssund and Klampenborg will run every 20 minutes when possible. Line B will run every 10 minutes and Line F will operate as normal. Jens Lindskjold, who […]
A significant deposit of rare earth metals found in Finnish Lapland
Permanent magnets are needed in e.g. electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, consumer electronics and the defense industry. “Europe’s goal is to be a carbon-neutral continent by 2050 [rare earth metals] are essential in realizing the green transition. comment Jani KiuruDirector of raw materials at the Finnish Mineral Group. “The transition from fossil fuels to […]
This is how Ukraine must stop the Russian offensive
Ukraine is waiting for vehicles from the West. Russia is gathering troops. The fighting continues, but so far no side in Russia’s war of invasion against Ukraine has a clear upper hand. Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikiviresearcher Martin Kragh and correspondent in Moscow Maria Persson Löfgren. Hear them about how Russia is now trying to take […]
Strong storm hits Denmark
Worst since 2016?DMI wrote that the storm has the potential to become so among the most powerful that have hit Denmark since Urd hit Denmark in 2016. It is thus believed that Otto will be more potent than the two storms from 2022, Malik and Nora. Along with strong winds, the storm is also expected […]
New: The big mail robbery in Gothenburg
The robber league consists of a group of childhood friends from Hässelby in Stockholm. They have received an insider tip that there are large sums of money at the postal terminal in Gothenburg. – This was a big operation. I had been involved in big things before, even though this was among the biggest, says […]
Ukraine thanks Denmark for the support
A new symbol of this relationshipWhen Ukraine was invaded by Russia, Denmark gave its support to Ukraine. That support continues unabated as the war approaches the one-year mark. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said this week that it was time to step up even more to support Ukraine. Acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said […]
Kremlin reacts to Nord Stream’s sabotage claims
A new article alleging an American role in the explosions highlights the need for an international probe, says Dmitry Peskov Russia is concerned about efforts to quietly wind down the investigation into last year’s Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said. A report by well-known American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, […]
Denmark and California expand green cooperation
Commitment to the green transitionCalifornia is an excellent example of a state committed to a 100 percent clean energy future, and with its 1,350 km of coastline, California holds enormous potential for offshore wind energy. The Danish Energy Agency will help Californian authorities to optimize the regulatory framework for offshore wind, reduce the risk for […]
I-League: Real Kashmir, NEROCA play thrilling 2-2 draw
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]February 12 (ANI): It was a mid-table match that promised a lot. Hosts Real Kashmir FC could have moved up to fourth in the I-League table with a win, while visitors NEROCA could have moved up to sixth if they had won. But none of these happened as they drew 2-2 […]
A mild and windy start to the week
According to meteorologists, Finland will have exceptionally mild weather in the next few days.
Lots of damage due to strong winds
Multiple emergency teams in the capital area have been called to assist with the current weather situation in the country. Most quests focus on removing damage. Rescue team tasks include: removal of the broken façade of the Urriðaholtsskóli school, removal of broken road signs and many others. In the district of Breiðholt some roofs have […]
Almost all flights from Keflavik have been cancelled
According to the Isavia website, almost all flights from Keflavik Airport have been canceled due to the weather. The only scheduled flight is Wizz Air’s flight to Budapest at 5pm, though you can expect that to be canceled as well if the winds don’t stabilize. Guðjón Helgason, Isavia’s information representative, said it was up to […]
January broke wind power records
Wind power is increasing in Finland.
Allergy alert! Pollen season is underway
It gets worseHow bad the pollen season will be this year depends on wind and weather conditions. Mild weather and sunshine usually means more pollen. Asthma-Allergi Denmark has measured pollen levels in the air for over 40 years and figures show that the amount of pollen in Denmark has increased considerably in recent years. This […]
Windy weather causes record high electricity production
Hourly electricity production levels were breached several times on Wednesday evening.
Windy weather blows over Finland
At the same time, in the northern regions, snow will mix with windy weather, which can make road conditions difficult.
The government is ready to increase support for green companies
Time is of the essence Experts argue that the relaxation of the rules could drastically shorten the process time for permits needed to build a wind or solar farm. At the moment, green companies can wait years for the authorities to respond to, for example, a building permit. “We have long asked them to look […]
Monday papers: National Sámi Day, energy and warm breeze
For a while, Finland is witnessing the first signs of spring thanks to the warm Föhn winds blowing into the country.
Another storm warning across the country
Heavy rains, warmth and strong to very strong southerly winds are blowing in the south and west of the country today. According to meteorologists, warm weather and sleet can cause rapid thaws, which increases the likelihood of avalanches, slush avalanches and landslides. Bad forecast for Tuesday When weather conditions can have a big impact on […]
Huge dividend for Ørsted and Novo Nordisk’s shareholders
The shareholders in Ørsted and Novo Nordisk have much to be happy about today, as both companies have decided to issue large dividends following the declaration of record profits. While Ørsted will split DKK 5.7 billion, Novo will distribute DKK 14.8 billion – not bad for shareholders who split DKK 7.5 billion in August last […]
Another bad weather, canceled flights and closed roads
Due to the further breakdown of the weather, a state of uncertainty was announced today, which applies in many places in the country. The coordination center of the civil defense agency was also activated and all domestic flights were cancelled. The yellow and orange weather alerts that have been posted will remain in effect until […]
The Climate Fund invests EUR 10 million in Norsepower to accelerate the reduction of emissions in the shipping industry
Emissions from shipping are predicted to increase without additional measures, so the development and scale of solutions that reduce emissions in the shipping industry is crucial. Norsepower reduces emissions by providing ships with wind power with the company’s own rotor sail. Depending on the wind conditions, Norsepower’s product can reduce the ship’s fuel consumption by […]
Snow, dangerous driving is forecast for Monday
More than 20 centimeters of snow can fall in some places in Finland. In addition to difficult driving conditions, the sea and the coast have strong winds and high waves.
Traffic pollution affects brain function: Research
“For many decades, researchers believed that the brain could be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution,” said senior researcher Dr. Chris Carlsten, professor and director of respiratory medicine and Canada Research Director for Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases at UBC. “This study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides […]
Yellow weather alerts are in effect across the country
Yellow weather alerts are currently in effect for almost the entire country, which the Icelandic Meteorological Office forecasts do not herald good weather. Alerts will be in effect today and tomorrow. A weather warning is in effect for Strandir and the north-west and north-east until tonight. South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 are […]
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
Again a little armageddon at the airport in Keflavik
As reported by mbl.is, strong winds and heavy snowfall caused significant difficulties for travelers. While most international flights were canceled or delayed, eight flights from North America were on their way to Keflavík when the weather took a turn for the worse. Passengers from seven flights spent six hours or more in their planes because […]
The plane hit the jetty
An Icelandair plane parked at the airport spun in place due to icing and wind. The aircraft’s left wing hit a jetty near one of the terminals. The plane was empty when it happened and no one was hurt. Ásdís Ýr Pétursdóttir, Information Officer at Icelandair, told Vísir, […] The article The plane hit the […]
Friday papers: Blinken urges allies, TikTok elections and wind turbine ships
The US Secretary of State urges Turkey and Hungary to ratify the efforts of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
Solar system estimated to be about 4.57 billion years old: Study
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers using isotopic analysis found that carbonate minerals from the asteroid crystallized in reactions with water, which initially accumulated on the asteroid as ice in the still-forming solar system and then warmed to liquid. They say that these carbonates formed very early – in the […]
Weather forecast for the whole country for the coming day
The weather will change overnight. A yellow weather alert will be in effect across the country. Wind direction north-east 5-13 m/s and partly cloudy. In the north and north-east snowfall in the first part of the day. Negative temperatures from -3 to -15 degrees. In the evening there will be stronger south and south-east winds, […]
When the war moves to the bottom of the sea
The suspected attack on the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 has opened the world’s eyes to all the infrastructure built on the bottom of the sea and our dependence on it. Oil and gas pipelines, internet and power cables, energy islands and offshore wind farms can all become targets of subsurface gray zone […]
Gas prices are falling, reserve full to capacity, but don’t get too complacent!
The gas situation is improving in Denmark. Much better! The EU countries recently set a target to raise their gas supplies to 85 percent of storage capacity before the start of winter, and Green Power Denmark and Energinet can now confirm that the Danish reserves are full to the brim: enough for two to three […]
Boxing boss wants dangerous Russian ban lifted
IBA President Umar Kremlev says Russians must be allowed to compete at international events The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should withdraw its recommendation to ban Russian athletes and keep politics out of the sport, according to International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev. The Russian official released one statement on the IBA website on Wednesday […]
Elections have not yet been called when the Danish Parliament opens
As the first Tuesday in October, Denmark’s politicians and royalty gathered today at Christiansborg to open the Folketing as tradition prescribes. And the big question was whether Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen wanted to call a new general election after the governing coalition Radikale’s ultimatum of no confidence in July. Well, she didn’t. At least not […]
The UN’s fiscal policy for advanced economies risks global recession
geneva – UN economists are warning that the monetary and fiscal policies of advanced economies risk plunging the world into a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, has issued its 2022 annual trade and development report. The authors of the report warn that the world […]
Exploration of Jupiter’s moon Europa is now possible
Professor John D. Cressler The Regents’ School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and its students have been working with silicon-germanium heterojunction bipolar transistors (SiGe HBT) for decades and have discovered that they have unique advantages in extreme environments like Europa. “Because of the manufacturing process, these devices can survive extreme conditions without making any […]
Finland’s economic forecasts for 2023
From slot games to sports and a lively music scene, the choice is endless. Everyone who calls Finland home knows that this is only possible thanks to the country’s traditionally stable economy. However, recent times have brought murky waters to Finland’s economic prospects – but what can be in store for the year 2023? The […]
For the girls at CIS, building their own boat is common!
Ahead of the SailGP event in Copenhagen’s waters on 19 and 20 August, its organizers ran an INSPIRE learning lab for the capital’s youth, which they first tested at Copenhagen International School on 15 August before rolling it out to other schools during the following week. Six CIS students experienced the workshop under the watchful […]
Crazier than Christmas: Don’t give up!
Hi! My name is Vivienne.” You say hello, I say goodbyeI worked my way around the small group, introducing myself to them one by one and receiving a name in response. Very soon I found myself back with my friend and we talked until I decided it was time to leave, walked around the small […]
Friday’s papers: Party Prime Minister Sanna Marin, gang violence and wind in a heat wave
prime minister Sanna MarinThe party video continues to attract worldwide attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper to ask whether a drunken political leader is a threat to national security. "It is not a positive thing from a security point of view," Professor of cyber security at Aalto University Jarno Limnéll told Helsingin Sanomat. "Finland and its high-level […]
The eruption site at Meradalur will be closed tomorrow
The eruption site in the Meradalur Valley on the Reykjanes Peninsula will be closed tomorrow due to weather conditions. The closure was announced by the Suðurnes Police Department in a press release. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute has issued a yellow weather alert for the Reykjanes Peninsula, where significant rainfall and violent winds are expected. Wind […]
Russians buy last items from H&M, IKEA when stores wind down
MOSCOW – Russians are snapping up Western fashion and furniture this week as H&M and IKEA sell off the last of their stock in Russia and continue their exit from the country after it sent troops to Ukraine. Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had paused sales in Russia after the military operation began and are […]
New test center for Empire State-sized turbines may be located in North Jutland
The location of a new 2,800-hectare test center, with eight 450-meter-tall turbines the size of the Empire State Building (antenna and all), will be confirmed by the end of the year. It concerns three locations in North Jutland: Tønder, Esbjerg and one across Brønderslev and Jammerbugt municipalities. The site will be selected by a panel […]
Electricity market forecast: The price will triple by winter, but will collapse next spring
Electricity price forecasts for the upcoming winter are starting to become more precise. Prices are at their peak in the last months of the year. By then, the average price for up to three months will rise to almost 50 cents per kilowatt hour. The most expensive price periods are likely to be much more […]
Germany and other European countries are waiting for coal as the conflict in Ukraine continues
The move is part of a pan-European effort to divest Russia of natural gas and oust the president Vladimir Putinn energy stranglehold. Although the conflict in Ukraine accelerated the European Union’s race for renewable energy, fossil fuels are still the fastest solution. More coal must be imported from suppliers such as South Africa and Australia, […]
Bittersweet EC 2022 aftermath: England’s success could mean Danish misery
Danish fans watched England win a tense extra-time tie against Germany yesterday and given their history with their southern neighbours, it’s a fair bet they’ll be rooting for the Lionesses. However, there is a sting in the story. The postponement of Euro 2021 to July 2022 has given UEFA a smaller window than usual for […]
New research shows that adolescents’ brains are just as sensitive as babies
A new Danish study has revealed that the young brain is still very sensitive to external influences, including parents, teachers and peers. “Most surprisingly, the negative social experiences of young children are even more destructive than within 1,000 days of birth,” says Signe Hald Andersen, research professor and deputy head of the Rockwool Foundation’s Research […]
The clothing giant leaves Russia
H&M plans to wind up its operations in the country, with reference to? Operational challenges? The multinational clothing and home furnishing company H&M has announced that it is leaving Russia in the midst of increased sanctions against the country. “Given the current operational challenges and an unpredictable future, the company announces today that it has […]
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 […]
Police: The heat in the car claimed the life of a child in Eastern Finland
According to the police, a child under the age of 15 died of heatstroke in a car in Eastern Finland earlier this week. According to authorities, the interior of the vehicle was very hot when the child was found lifeless when volunteers arrived. The police reported that first aid was given immediately, but without success. […]
Ed Sheeran – love, hate and plagiarism charges
It’s March 8, 2022 outside the courtroom in London. Today’s main character jumps out of the gray car with tinted windows. He who usually dresses in jeans and a t-shirt today has a black suit and white shirt underneath. The sun and camera flashes are reflected in the black windows of the car. Ed Sheeran […]
2022 Tour de France: Get on the spandex and saddle up!
Copenhagen will soon host FestiVélo, a festival with a bicycle theme that accompanies the official start of this year’s Tour de France in the Danish capital. On 1 and 2 July, the public will be able to take part in a range of activities, including a bike ride along an almost identical route as the […]
Roskilde 2022: Scenes from Monday’s tent-breaking rain shower
An orange smear bleeds over the weather radar and draws an ominous smear over Zealand north of Roskilde. A storm is coming. Rumors of this downpour have been circulating for days. Neighboring camps share news about the storm from mouth to mouth and speculate unfoundedly about it as old farmers. It is not the first […]
Danish News Round-Up: Denmark must eliminate gas in 2035
A majority in the Folketing has agreed to get rid of gas in Denmark by 2035 as part of the ‘Denmark can do more II’ initiative. To do so, the production of solar and wind energy on land will quadruple by 2030, and the production of offshore wind energy will quintuple. Double crises“Denmark and the […]
Google buys more land from the city of Hamina
Internet giant Google will buy 50 hectares more land from the city of Hamina next to its current data center for 4.3 million euros. Hannu MuhonenThe mayor of Hamina, was pleased that Google decided to continue investing in Hamina, as the company is a major employer in the city. "We have had an excellent partnership […]
Danish news Round-Up: Confidence in the press remains high – report
The year’s Digital news report from Reuters has revealed continued high confidence in the Danish news media. About 58 percent of Danes said that they “trust news the most most of the time”, which makes Denmark one of the countries with the highest news confidence out of the 46 respondents. Social media is still a […]
Russian gas weapon strikes: Danish energy agency declares ‘Early Warning’
The Danish Energy Agency, the Danish Energy Agency, has today issued a warning that the country risks a significantly deteriorating gas supply situation. According to the agency it is a signal to the players in the gas market to prepare for a real supply crisis. “This is a serious situation we are in, and it […]
Up the alternative alley: Walks past wooden wonders by the water
In my first guidebook, I suggested that you explore Amager by going ‘To the Water’ – and this edition goes a similar way. A roof like a waveThis walk takes you from Knippelsbro to Amager Strand with a small detour to one of my favorite places: The Maritime Youth House. This wooden construction was designed […]
Local Round-Up: Road paved to new city bus terminal
Almost 200 buses a dayA new terminal has been on the map for a while now due to the traffic chaos that is hampering cyclists, cars and passengers on Ingerslevsgade by DGI Byen, where they are currently located. The buses serve about 1.4 million passengers annually, and the new terminal is expected to handle about […]
10 homes were destroyed in the Vihti townhouse fire
Ten homes were completely destroyed in a fire that broke out during the night in the municipality of Vihti on Wednesday. The house was an older building where the fire walls between its ten dwellings did not extend into the upper roof structure, forming an open wind tunnel through which the fire spread. The rescue […]
This is what a cyber attack on Sweden might look like
Ongoing cyber attacks against Sweden Sweden’s security paradigm is that the country should act as if we have already been hacked by a foreign power. But what does a potential enemy want to achieve? And how does it work? IT security expert Ann-Marie Eklund Löwinder and the head of Sweden’s cyber defense Patrik Ahlgren participate […]
The joys of moving home to Denmark
There are many joys associated with moving home here in Denmark. Arriving at a crime sceneThe biggest one welcomes you the moment you randomly step into your new home. Because press the light switch and you remain in total darkness. You look up in amazement to see that the luminaire is gone. Not the bulb. […]
Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson (S): New nuclear power may be needed
According to Sweden’s climate goals, we will not have any net emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by 2045. In northern Sweden, a conversion industry is growing with, among other things, battery factories and production of stainless steel. Industries will require huge amounts of electricity to replace fossil energy in production. Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson says […]
