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Georg Riedel has composed the music for film adaptations of Astrid Lindgren's books. Among other things, he has composed "Ida's summer song" and "Du kéra lille snickerbo". Has also written the signature melody for the TV series about Alfons Åberg and appears on Jan Johansson's "Jazz in Swedish" - the best-selling jazz record in Sweden. Georg Riedel was born in former Czechoslovakia. The mother was Jewish and the family moved to Sweden to escape the Nazis in 1938. Georg Riedel about his Winter talk: - My winter program is about the only thing I know: music! About my musical role models, about Dvořák and Alfons Åberg, about my very first composition and about the most important chord in Ida's summer song. About Georg Riedel Musician, composer, 88 years old Born in the former Czechoslovakia, living in Stockholm Former Summer Host 1998 Producer: Samuel Åhman https://nord.news/2023/01/01/georg-riedel/?feed_id=3211

I am 19 and I have deleted my social media accounts. Here's why I think you should too. Something resonated A few months ago I decided to delete my Instagram account. On holiday with friends I watched a children's film called 'Bridge to Terabithia'. It was an incredibly authentic, relatable film; friendship and the simplicity of living were its central themes. I couldn't quite figure out the message behind it, but I just knew it did something to the way I saw the world. So after I finished the movie, I deleted all my social media accounts. The main reason I did it I think is because I felt so distant from the world and social media only took me further away from reality. I knew I had to be in the real world. And social media isn't real. It is a false reality and it is inhumane. Completely unimportant Many people may think that social media is a basic technology of the 21st century and living without it would be like riding a horse to w...

As usual, the program offers organ music by Bach, New Year's poems with Kristina Adolphson, singing by the Radio Choir and traditional bell ringing from all of Sweden's cathedrals. Also hear flashbacks, presenter treats, highlights from the P1 year and how the "Sponsors" work to give us their visions of the future. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/sveriges-radio-wishes-you-a-happy-new-year/?feed_id=3201

As usual, the program offers organ music by Bach, New Year's poems with Kristina Adolphson, singing by the Radio Choir and traditional bell ringing from all of Sweden's cathedrals. Also hear flashbacks, presenter treats, highlights from the P1 year and how the "Sponsors" work to give us their visions of the future. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/ring-in-the-new-year-with-sveriges-radio/?feed_id=3196

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the protest movement in Iran, the abortion issue in the United States - 2022 was rich in different events. AFP offered a list of the 10 events that, according to the agency, marked the world this year. Putin invaded Ukraine On February 24, Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine, plunging the world into a crisis not seen since the end of World War II. Facing NATO countries that have pledged their support for Ukraine, the Russian president brandished the threat of nuclear weapons and said he was ready to use any means in his arsenal. The war caused the largest influx of refugees into Europe since the end of World War II and cost thousands of military and civilian lives. Putin, who claims he wants to denazify Ukraine, has found himself very isolated diplomatically. Westerners have imposed economic sanctions on Russia that have tightened over time, while supplying arms to Ukraine, which has also been granted EU candidate status....

The second after Lasse Berghagen agreed to write "Stockholm in my heart", he regretted it. Now he reveals why, and talks about highlights and fads from his career and life. Like how the tears flowed when he first heard his own music and when Cornelis Vreeswijk threw his guitar into Årstaviken. Berghagen's more unknown side also comes to the fore, as a songwriter for Barbro Hörberg and Jan Malmsjö, and he is reminded of a song text he is now ashamed of. Also hear about how the engagement with Lill-Babs went and about the love for his wife Eva and the children. In addition, we get to know how he felt after getting off "Allsång på Skansen". Together, Anna Charlotta Gunnarson and Lasse Berghagen listen to archive clips and music from his long career. In the program we also meet one of Lasse Berghagen's biggest fans, Berit Holstein, who has followed him since 1965. Broadcast at 18.03 on New Year's Eve on Sweden's Radio P4. https://nord.news/20...

© Provided by Xinhua "The willingness and eagerness shown by European companies and institutions for stronger cooperation with China convinced me that economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe will cover more areas and be more inclusive," said Liu Senbao, head of the Zhenjiang delegation . FRANKFURT, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Business delegations from a number of Chinese provinces and cities recently conducted economic and trade promotion activities in Europe, which European companies said they were happy to welcome, for the huge business opportunities they could not miss. The European companies recently told Xinhua that the investment opportunities and market prospects brought by Chinese partners were much appreciated and needed in time. On December 15, the business delegation from Hubei Province in central China went to Germany and Sweden for an eight-day investment campaign abroad. "The Hubei delegation that chose Duisburg as the first stop to promote...

Shares traded in Finland have had a difficult year. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/the-helsinki-stock-exchange-fell-by-16-percent-at-the-end-of-the-year/?feed_id=3176

Constitution Minister Angus Robertson said: "The damage caused by Brexit is only increasing. In the two years since the end of the transition period, we have not seen the benefits of leaving the European Union. The cost of living crisis and recession are being felt more deeply in the UK than anywhere else, with recent research showing UK food bills are £210 higher over the past two years because of Brexit. Low-income households suffer the most. “The UK economy is fundamentally on the wrong track and there is no real alternative under the current system. The Scottish Government is committed to giving the people of Scotland a choice of the future they want – a greener, more prosperous and fairer economy in the European Union or a slower and stagnant economy outside the European Union. We will continue to publish Building a New Scotland leaflets to ensure people can make an informed choice. "According to the Office for Budget Responsibility, UK GD...

ROME, Italy: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said the eurozone bailout fund serves no useful purpose, and has told the European Central Bank (ECB) to be more careful in how it communicates. In a three-hour press conference at the end of the year, Meloni, leader of the hard-right Brothers of Italy party, said, "The ECB should avoid making choices that make things worse for the bloc's economy." As expected, the ECB raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, while signaling that more hikes would follow in the coming months, triggering a sell-off in Italian government bonds. "It would be useful if the ECB managed its communication well, because otherwise it risks generating not panic, but fluctuations in the market that frustrate the efforts made by governments," Meloni said. She also gave no indication of whether Italy would ratify a treaty renewing the so-called European Stability Mechanism, stressing that she believed no one would ever u...

The prime minister wants to see a self-sufficient Europe that is not dependent on authoritarian governments. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/sanna-marinis-new-years-message-russia-will-not-win-in-ukraine/?feed_id=3161

This week's musical crossword. Complete the cross plan and compete for honor and great prizes. Every Saturday at 10.03 you can listen to Melodikrysset in P4. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/melodikrysset-with-annika-jankell/?feed_id=3156

Tehran [Iran]December 31 (ANI): An austere regime known for crushing dissent with an iron fist pulled out all its administrative levers to trample protests by a group of women who stood up for their rights and dignity. But all it did was light the fire. The alleged custodial death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, who had come to visit her brother in Tehran on September 13, 2022, instead fell into the sights of the country's so-called morality police. She was arrested, allegedly wearing her hijab (headscarf) loosely, at the entrance to the Shahid Haghani Expressway in Tehrah and taken away by the guidance patrol, known locally as Gasht-e Ershad. She was handed over to the country's moral security where she died three days later, reportedly after falling into a coma. The death sparked fury and civil protests rarely seen on Tehran's streets, with citizens across age and gender blocking street corners and chanting death to the "morality police...

2022 has been a year of resistance. A fight against Putin's invasion of Ukraine. But we have also seen people defy the methods of the moral police in Iran. And the Communist Party's tight control in China. In Konflikt's New Year's special, we return to some of the resistance fighters our reporters met during the year, brave people who told us their stories. On January 13, we're back with a brand new Conflict. Happy New Year! Reporters: Firas Jonblat, Lubna El Shanti, David Rasmusson, Lotten Collin, Nishtman Irandoust, Anja Sahlberg, Robin Olin Host: Robin Olin robin.olin@sr.se https://nord.news/2022/12/31/new-years-special-2022-the-year-of-the-resistance/?feed_id=3146

From drug testers to prime ministers to dramatic foreign policy moves, Yle news reported on big stories in 2022. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/partygate-nato-and-russia-the-best-yle-news-of-2022/?feed_id=3141

Bucharest [Romania]December 31 (ANI): A court in Romania ordered a month-long detention of divisive social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother in connection with human trafficking and rape. Tate, his brother Tristan and two others had been detained for the first 24 hours, CNN reported, citing Romania's Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT). The report said a court in Bucharest accepted an application by DIICOT to keep Tate in custody for another 30 days. Speaking to reporters outside court, Tate's lawyer Eugen Vidineac said the decision would be appealed. "From our perspective, there are no grounds for taking the most drastic preventive measures under the Criminal Procedure Code," he added, according to the Reuters news agency. DIICOT alleged that the four suspects formed an organized criminal group to commit the crime of human trafficking. They alleged that two of the suspects misled the victims...

One of TV4's most famous faces. Jenny Strömstedt is the presenter of "Nyhetsmorgon" and has hosted several election programmes. In the TV series "Together with the Strömstedts", the Swedish people can follow her and her husband Niklas Strömstedt's meetings with other couples. For many years she wrote columns in Expressen. Has published several books, the latest with the title "Children who changed the world". Also heard in the garden podcast "Red White Rose". Jenny Strömstedt about her Winter programme: - Mitt Vinter should be about what you really know about what is important and unimportant, first or last. Like when I was assigned to look for the humor in the West Bank, it was a boring trip, but fun to tell about. About Jenny Strömstedt Programmer, journalist, 50 years Born in Sollentuna, living in Stockholm Former Summer Host 2013 Producer: Henrik Johnson https://nord.news/2022/12/31/jenny-stromstedt/?feed_id=3131

In this podcast you meet David Druid and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. The talk show is their reunion where they talk about politics and little else. In the podcast, we also hear Ekot's political reporter Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin from the P3 Club. Producer: Sukran Kavak Digital Editor: Anton Lundholm The program was recorded on December 21, 2022. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/the-party-leaders-toilet-brawl-sds-lucky-year-and-a-red-falu-sausage/?feed_id=3126

While watching the World Cup yesterday, I saw the Adidas slogan: "Impossible is nothing". It reminded me of my time in Denmark, although I would expand it a bit to: "If you want something, nothing is impossible!" Seven-digit result! My own journey to Denmark began in 2017. Despite a year-long battle for a visa and custody of my daughter, I was determined to start my own business. Back then, the only thing I heard from everyone was how difficult it was to get by in Denmark - especially if you are a foreigner. Believing that nothing is impossible, I laid the foundations of my business in 2019, and when advisors told me to liquidate it during the pandemic, I kept fighting! Today, I am the CEO of a company with post-pandemic revenue in excess of seven figures! Only the beginning Seeing the turnover exceed a million after such crazy corona times is a blessing. The last two years have not been easy, with many big and small stones on the path. The...

An orange weather alert has been issued for the south and south-west of the country, where a winter storm will pass. Travel companies are asked to carefully verify their plans. In Suðurnes and Suðurlandi the weather will be very bad. Strong winds will accompany snowstorms, which may lead to road closures. The current level of public safety uncertainty will remain in place until the situation clears up […] The article New Year's Eve storm comes from ICELAND NEWS. https://nord.news/2022/12/31/new-years-eve-storm/?feed_id=3116

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar fell in late trade on Friday, amid momentum in the euro and the Japanese yen. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.32 percent to 103.5250. In late New York trading, the euro rose to US$1.0699 from US$1.0676 in the previous session, and the British pound was unchanged at US$1.2068. The US dollar bought 131.05 Japanese yen, down from 132.96 Japanese yen from the previous session. The dollar rose to 0.9249 Swiss francs from 0.9220 Swiss francs. The US dollar fell to C$1.3533 from C$1.3539, and it weakened to SEK 10.4338 from SEK 10.4446. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/us-dollar-falls-as-euro-yen-climbs/?feed_id=3111

Football legend Pele, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to win the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa naming Pele "the immortal". Pele The WC's undisputed ambassador, was conspicuously absent from this year's edition i Qatar . Despite his battle with cancer, the so-called "Soccer King" had. followed and commented last WC from his hospital bed in Sao Paolo. 11 days after Argentina's fantastic victory in the last match the legendary footballer passed away, leaving heartbroken fans behind. The world will no longer be able to enjoy the 'King's' flamboyant performances and words of wisdom at the World Cup. His goalscoring talent -- 1281 goals in 1363 games according to far from official count often inflated by Pele himself -- made him a star but his World Cup wins (1958, 1962 and 1970) made him a legend...

The warm-up for the late-night concert begins with a promising artist Vera wall at 10:15 p.m., after which the DJ duo Paha Vaanii will entertain the party crowd with Finnish music until the star performances of the evening. The main concert begins with the rise of Emma award winner F and the artist Hassan Maikal followed by the mayor's New Year's greeting Juhana Vartiainen . The main performer of this year's concert is a rare joint performance between Isac Elliot and Cledos. The masters behind the most listened to songs of the year will raise their performance to extraordinary heights with an impressive number of featured artists, including the likes of William and DAVI, as well as surprise performers. The night is crowned by fireworks, which fill the sky above Helsinki with colors. The New Year's Eve concert is hosted by Emma Karasjoki and Gogi Mavromichalis fireworks and audience interviews are broadcast live on Yle TV1 and Yle Areena from 22...

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the top 10 world news events of 2022 selected by Xinhua in chronological order: © Provided by Xinhua RCEP enters into force, sending a strong voice from Asia on integration The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force on January 1, marking the launch of a free trade area with the largest population, the largest scale of trade and the greatest potential for development. Over the past year, the share of duty-free products among member countries has increased by a large margin, trade and investment have been further liberalized and facilitated, and regional industrial, supply and value chains have been further consolidated and developed. Against the backdrop of rising anti-globalization sentiment and sluggish world economic recovery, China is working with all parties to promote regional economic integration, promote common development and prosperity, and improve global economic governance. Th...

Between 9 and 11 tomorrow, Depanneur and Pond Copenhagen celebrate the new year with the launch of Copenhagen Dip Club a hotspot sauna club . More than 100 people have shown their interest in attending the event so far. "The perfect way to start a big day - and end a big year," organizers said. Free for all During the two hours you will enjoy a party in an iconic old fishing vessel converted into a hotspot sauna club. The event is open to everyone and is free to attend. To participate, click on the Facebook link HERE . The party takes place at 'Havgus', Færgehavns Brygge 35, Nordhavn. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/free-hotspot-sauna-comes-to-copenhagen-to-celebrate-the-new-year/?feed_id=3091

Evidence collected by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) showed that the "Towards Freedom" group continued with the same ideology and active members as the banned Nordic Resistance Movement. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/the-court-fined-four-members-of-the-banned-neo-nazi-organization/?feed_id=3086

About 1,040 women will soon have completed their reserve training in Finland this year. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/record-number-of-women-volunteering-for-military-service-in-2022/?feed_id=3081

Maja Aase, Calle Norlén and Helena von Zweigbergk are this week's panel in Spanarna On the penultimate day of the year, nothing is better than ringing off the old year and welcoming the new one together with our eminent panel in Spanarna. The presenter and cicerone is, as usual, Ingvar Storm. The scouts in Sweden's Radio P1 No weekend without the Spanners, as we usually say. Because what better way to start the weekend than together with the trio in the scouting panel and the presenter Ingvar Storm, of course. Spanarna is a radio program and a podcast with a Friday feel for you who want to be both entertained and mentally challenged. Exactly what it will be about, only the scouts themselves know, and they are absolutely not allowed to reveal their topics either to each other or to the presenter Ingvar Storm. Every week there is a new mix scout who takes on the task of trying to predict the future in about ten minutes based on trying to interpret the signs of the times...

Solar and wind power made their largest ever contribution to the country's energy pool in 2022. According to Energinet, the two energies supplied 59.3 percent of Denmark's total electricity consumption. The company, which is state-owned, congratulated itself for the efforts made throughout the year, despite a massive energy crisis in Denmark at the end of 2022. A big increase compared to 2021 Wind and solar accounted for 59.3 percent in 2022 compared to 47.1 percent last year - an impressive increase of 11.8 percentage points. The increase was made possible by the introduction of more solar cells in 2022, along with the first full year of operation of the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/a-new-record-as-wind-and-solar-energy-account-for-close-to-60-percent-of-denmarks-annual-energy-consumption/?feed_id=3071

According to the company, the purpose of the change is to improve the preparation of home delivery orders. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/the-finnish-hesburger-chain-signed-an-exclusive-agreement-with-foodora-ends-cooperation-with-wolt/?feed_id=3066

Alcohol was found to be the biggest cause of preventable deaths in 15 welfare areas across Finland, suicide was the biggest cause in five and ischemic heart disease in three. https://nord.news/2022/12/30/report-alcohol-abuse-a-big-problem-the-biggest-cause-of-preventable-deaths-in-finland/?feed_id=3061

Controversial ?manosphere? Guru Andrew Tate was handcuffed in Romania on Thursday Former British kickboxer and controversial social media star Andrew Tate was arrested in Romania along with his brother Tristan Tate on Thursday. Prosecutors suspect the couple of human trafficking and rape, Reuters has reported. Tate was photographed in handcuffs while being escorted by Romanian police in Bucharest. The brothers' lawyer confirmed their arrest to the news agency. Tate has been described as the voice of the "manosphere," an online community of male influencers often accused of spreading toxic masculinity and misogynistic ideas. "If you put yourself in a position to be raped, you have to bear some responsibility. I'm not saying it's okay that you were raped," Tate tweeted in 2017. The former kickboxer was banned from YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram in 2022 for violating community guidelines. He was reinstated at Twitter after Elon Musk t...