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We all have questions about the body that we've always wondered about but haven't dared to ask a doctor about. Here as an expert in a daring question: Body edition, Marcus Olausson. Send your questions to 72250. https://nord.news/2023/12/01/the-doctor-answers-the-questions-you-didnt-dare-ask/?feed_id=57280

Dubai [UAE]December 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in the UAE to attend the UN COP28 summit in Dubai will have a busy day in Dubai on Friday. Prime Minister Modi will deliver four speeches and participate in two special initiatives on climate events. During the day, PM Modi will hold seven bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 12-day summit. Furthermore, he will hold retreats and informal meetings with world leaders. On his arrival at the COP28 Leadership Pavilion this morning, Prime Minister Modi will pose for a welcome photograph with the President of the United Arab Emirates and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Later, the leaders will pose for a family photo. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address the opening session of the World Climate Summit Action. The World Climate Action Summit is the high-level segment of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). ...

In large parts of Sweden, the snow is white. In Östersund, it has been slightly chaotic in recent days and many residents seem to have taken out their anger about the weather on the town's snow plows. Hear Östersund's sector manager at Gata Park in Östersund, Ulf Norlén. https://nord.news/2023/12/01/tough-for-the-snowplows-in-the-chaos-met-with-anger-from-the-residents/?feed_id=57259

BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,711.04 Euro 100,775.86 Japanese yen 100 4.8116 Hong Kong Dollar 100 91.022 British Pounds 100,899.96 Australian Dollar 100,470.96 New Zealand Dollar 100,439.29 Singapore Dollar 100,532.65 Swiss francs 100,814.81 Canadian Dollars 100,525.58 Malaysian Ringgit 65,566,100 Rubles 1,260.03 100 rubles Rand 264.91 100 Korean Won 18,186,100 UAE dirham 51.586 100 Saudi Riyal 52,694,100 Hungarian forint 4,911.06,100 Polish zloty 56.178 100 Danish kroner 96.16 100 Swedish kronor 147.28 100 Norwegian kroner 151.71 100 Turkish lira 405,753 100 Mexican peso 244.65 100 Thai baht 494.41 100 The central rate of the yuan...

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar rose in late trade Thursday, despite the latest data showing that U.S. inflation eased in October. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major peers, rose 0.72 percent to 103.4996 in late trade. October's annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, reported by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday, came in as expected at 3 percent, down from the previous year's growth of 3.4 percent. Also for October, the annual Core PCE price index matched consensus expectations of 3.5 percent, down from the previous rate of 3.7 percent. Despite cooling inflation and a mixed labor market, the US dollar and US Treasury yields rebounded from recent lows. Some analysts suggested that the dollar may have experienced a rally due to demand at the end of the month, attributed to investors settling their positions for November. This month was marked by a significant decline in the US currency...

Yesterday at 19:50 UTC, an almost X-class solar flare was recorded. The source of the flare was the 3500 sunspot region, which at that time was located practically in the center of the solar disk facing the Earth. The flare triggered an asymmetric "full halo" coronal mass ejection, which means it is highly likely to hit Earth. Because the ejection speed […] https://nord.news/2023/11/30/an-m9-8-class-solar-flare-with-a-coronal-mass-ejection-directed-towards-earth-2/?feed_id=57224

Yesterday at 19:50 UTC, an almost X-class solar flare was recorded. The source of the flare was the 3500 sunspot region, which at that time was located practically in the center of the solar disk facing the Earth. The flare triggered an asymmetric "full halo" coronal mass ejection, which means it is highly likely to hit Earth. Because the ejection speed […] https://nord.news/2023/11/30/an-m9-8-class-solar-flare-with-a-coronal-mass-ejection-directed-towards-earth/?feed_id=57217

Einiö describes the "homophilia" of innovators - the tendency to create products for people who are similar in terms of gender, socio-economic status and age. This innovativeness favors the peer group of innovators and often ignores the needs of other segments, especially women. As a result, products aimed at women tend to be underdeveloped, more expensive or non-existent, exacerbating gender-based economic inequality. The study estimates that this innovation gap leads to an 18.7 percent difference in the cost of living between women and men, which is comparable to the well-known gender pay gap. "Focusing innovations on the male-dominated consumer market effectively doubles the economic inequality between the sexes," Einiö points out. The underrepresentation of women in innovation activities not only limits the diversity of available products and services, but also slows down productivity growth. Einiö suggests that reducing obstacles to women's in...

Malik's research looks specifically at the dynamics of corporate bond markets and the trading of institutional investors and investment funds in relation to policy uncertainty. One key finding is the significant impact of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcements on corporate bond market dynamics. The proximity of the FOMC cycle weeks to the announcement dates plays a crucial role as institutional investors time their trades based on these cycles. In addition, FOMC-related uncertainty and announcements create predictable patterns in weekly bond yield dynamics. "I found that the uncertainty surrounding political decisions at the national level, such as monetary and fiscal policy, has a lasting and significant impact on the trading and returns of financial assets," states Malik. An innovative aspect of Malik's thesis is the evaluation of the performance of investment fund managers amid uncertainties in monetary policy announcements. This approach ...

Previously, volunteers from the Oulu and Lapland districts of the Red Cross had also helped at the Vartius and Salla border stations. The operation involved volunteers from the Volunteer Rescue Service coordinated by the Finnish Red Cross. At the request of the Border Guard, Red Cross volunteers at these border stations have played a key role in checking the health status of persons arriving in Finland and providing first aid if necessary. In addition, they offered warm drinks and food to the asylum seekers. In total, Red Cross volunteers have helped 209 people crossing the border, and around 20 volunteers have devoted 622 hours to this aid activity, supported by Red Cross personnel. Erja Reinikainen , head of the immigration unit of the Finnish Red Cross, emphasizes the organization's commitment to humanitarian aid as part of its basic mission. "Responding to people's basic needs and providing humanitarian aid is the core of our work. We prepare for exce...

After assuming the G20 chairmanship, India sought to offer the world an alternative to the status quo, a shift from GDP-centric to people-centric development. India sought to remind the world of what unites us, not what separates us. In the end, the global conversation had to evolve - the interests of the few had to give way to the wishes of the many. This required a fundamental reform of multilateralism as we knew it. Inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented and decisive – these four words defined our approach as Chair of the G20, and the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration (NDLD), unanimously adopted by all G20 members, demonstrates our commitment to these principles. Participation has been at the core of our presidency. The inclusion of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G20 integrated 55 African countries into the forum and expanded it to cover 80 percent of the world's population. This proactive attitude has fostered a more inclusive dialogue about ...

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and three other government ministers will visit Finland's pavilion in Dubai, the first of its kind at the UN climate conference. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/finland-opens-a-pavilion-at-cop28-for-market-climate-solutions/?feed_id=57161

New Delhi [India]November 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening left for Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates. Prime Minister Modi will address the opening session of the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates and attend the three high-level side events, two of which will be co-hosted by India. The Prime Minister visited the United Arab Emirates in July this year. Ahead of his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has always been vocal on climate action, adding that even during the G20 chairmanship, climate was a high priority. In UAE, PM Modi will also attend an event related to Green Credits Initiative. During a special briefing on Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UAE here on Thursday, Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the Prime Minister will also attend an event related to the Green Credits Initiative. "The Prime Minist...

While volunteering can provide newcomers with a gateway into their community, many people face challenges finding volunteer opportunities. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/apn-podcast-advantages-and-obstacles-of-volunteering-in-finland/?feed_id=57147

The library opened in 2018 and expects 10 million visitors at the beginning of next year. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/helsinkis-flagship-library-oodi-turns-5-years-old/?feed_id=57140

This year's literary awards went to writers Sirpa Kähkönen and Magdalena Hai and journalist Antti Järvi. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/finlandia-book-awards-intense-family-stories-and-youthful-fantasy-horror/?feed_id=57133

So far this year, the number of deaths caused by the coronavirus is about a third of the number in 2022. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/significantly-fewer-covid-deaths-in-finland/?feed_id=57126

Statistics Finland's latest quarterly figures correspond to forecasts of a looming recession. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/the-july-september-recession-of-the-finnish-economy/?feed_id=57119

New Delhi [India]November 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the opening session of the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates and attend the three high-level side events, two of which will be hosted by India. Prime Minister Modi will go to the UAE on Thursday evening and attend the summit on Friday. The Prime Minister visited the UAE in July this year. During a special briefing on Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UAE here on Thursday, Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the Prime Minister will also attend an event related to the Green Credits Initiative. "The Prime Minister will travel to Dubai later this evening to attend the World Climate Action Summit which is the high-level segment of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Departs later. this evening he will attend in the summit event tomorrow before returning to India later tomorrow evening...

It noted that multiple simultaneous disruptions in the country's power system could jeopardize the situation. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/energy-agency-finlands-electricity-supply-is-good-this-winter/?feed_id=57105

Finland's chancellor of justice says that the government should consider reopening the eastern border if the situation remains calm. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/thursdays-papers-border-closed-health-personnel-waiting-for-a-white-christmas/?feed_id=57091

The coalition came out on top in Yle's recent party support survey. https://nord.news/2023/11/30/yle-poll-ncp-came-out-on-top/?feed_id=57077

BEIJING, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,710.18 Euro 100,780.45 Japanese Yen 100 4.8362 Hong Kong Dollar 100 90.979 British Pounds 100,902.90 Australian Dollar 100,470.93 New Zealand Dollar 100,438.10 Singapore Dollar 100,533.70 Swiss francs 100,814.43 Canadian dollars 100,523.48 Malaysian Ringgit 65,454,100 Rubles 1,245.96 100 rubles Rand 263.51 100 Korean Won 18,127,100 UAE dirham 51.644 100 Saudi Riyal 52,757,100 Hungarian forint 4,846.41,100 Polish zlotys 55,663,100 Danish kroner 95.59 100 Swedish kronor 145.62 100 Norwegian kroner 149.82 100 Turkish lira 407.078 100 Mexican peso 243.35 100 Thai baht 489.09 100 The central rate of the yuan...

NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar was almost flat in late trade on Wednesday, following sharp revisions to the U.S. third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP). The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.02 percent to 102.7643 in late trade. The US Commerce Department said on Wednesday that it now estimates that the country's GDP grew at an annual rate of 5.2 percent in the third quarter, up from its original estimate of 4.9 percent. Non-residential fixed investment and government and municipal spending were stronger than expected, but consumption growth ticked down to 3.6 percent from 4 percent in that advance estimate. Wall Street edged higher after the GDP revision, while comments from Federal Reserve officials left unresolved questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policies. US Treasury yields also maintained their recent downward march. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivered a...

Dramatic, sad, bloody, warm and beautiful - no two births are the same. There will be childbirth stories in tonight's Karlavagnen, with Ylva Nilsson! And you as a partner, how is it to stand next to you? We want to hear your story too. Call us at 020-22 10 30 https://nord.news/2023/11/29/call-karlavagnen-and-tell-us-about-your-birth/?feed_id=57049

Wish (Ósk/Wish) – Sambíóin invites you to a fairy tale with Polish dubbing! The story focuses on 17-year-old Asha, who lives in Rosas; the place is known as the wishing kingdom. People from all over the world come here to give King Magnifico a wish, and only he can decide which one will come true. Suddenly, Asha fulfills her wish and a cosmic force comes to her […] https://nord.news/2023/11/29/wish-sambioin-invites-you-to-a-fairy-tale-with-polish-dubbing/?feed_id=57042

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Swedish economy is in recession after a contraction in the third quarter (Q3), according to official statistics released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in the third quarter compared to the previous quarter and by 1.4 percent compared to the third quarter of 2022, Statistics Sweden states. "GDP decreased for the second quarter in a row," says Jessica Engdahl, head of section at Statistics Norway's national accounts department, in a press release. The reduction in the second quarter was 0.8 percent from the first quarter and 1 percent on an annual basis, according to revised figures from Statistics Sweden in August. The decline in the third quarter was mainly driven by inventory changes, particularly reduced industrial inventories and reduced household consumption. "Household consumption expenditures were negative for the fifth quarter in a row," Engdahl said. ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]November 29 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, on Tuesday evening attended the opening show of 'Mamma Mia', a West End musical, currently being staged at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center in Mumbai. Speaking at the inauguration of the musical, she said when the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center opened, "our mission was to show the best of India to the world". With the staging of the West End Original blockbuster, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center added another renowned worldwide theater to its repertoire on Tuesday night, according to an official release. At the opening of the West End musical, Nita Ambani said: "When we opened the (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center) in March, our mission was to show the best of India to the world and bring the best of the world to India. . . .Our vision was also to celebrate the art, the artist and the audience and I think we are getting...

The nuclear power plant's third reactor has experienced some disruption since it began production in March 2022. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/olkiluoto-3-turns-off-again/?feed_id=56993

The current fine imposed in 2007 is 80 euros. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/traffic-in-the-helsinki-region-raises-fines-for-ticket-evasion/?feed_id=56986

French police have freed several women and arrested 41 people in raids on an international yoga cult, including its leader, Gregorian Bivolaru. The Romanian-born guru is accused of human trafficking, rape and other crimes related to the exploitation of his followers. About 175 police officers were deployed for the operation on Tuesday morning, during which 26 women - several of whom were held against their will - were released, sources told RFI. They had been kept in deplorably cramped, filthy conditions, the source said. A total of 41 key members of the Atman Yoga Federation were arrested in simultaneous raids in the Paris region and southeastern France, including the group's notorious leader. Bivolaru, 71, has already been convicted of raping a minor in his native Romania. He is also wanted for alleged aggravated human trafficking in Finland, which led Interpol to issue an international arrest warrant for his arrest in 2017. French authorities now plan to charge him wi...

Several countries have announced that they will not attend the meeting if the Russian foreign minister arrives. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/finland-will-not-boycott-the-osce-meeting-because-of-russias-participation/?feed_id=56965

The only still open border crossing on the border between Finland and Russia will close to traffic early Wednesday afternoon, and asylum applications will only be accepted at ports and airports. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/finlands-last-eastern-border-crossing-will-close-on-wednesday-afternoon/?feed_id=56951

The value of the purchase offer for the Nordic pet supplies company is approximately EUR 868 million. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/the-redemption-of-the-consortium-offers-a-27-premium-for-musti-groups-shares/?feed_id=56944

Police are investigating a wide-ranging series of crimes linked to the activities of the now-defunct Cannonball motorcycle club. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/an-outlawed-motorcycle-gang-suspected-of-continuing-illegal-activities/?feed_id=56937

Aamulehti reports that the immigration authorities have already rejected the asylum applications of some recently arrived people at Finland's eastern border. https://nord.news/2023/11/29/wednesday-papers-asylum-rejections-more-strikes-fit-old-people/?feed_id=56930

All eyes are on Dubai this week, as delegates from around the world head to COP28 for what has already become a UN climate conference steeped in controversy over fossil fuel interests. However, leaders must consider the voices of thousands of citizens who will not be there, but whose views have been recorded in 31 countries in a new Ipsos survey on how they feel about climate change. The survey, which was managed on the Ipsos Global Advisor platform, showed that almost two in three people do not believe their government is working hard to tackle climate change. The number drops to just 9% approval in Argentina and 19% in Japan. It is China that receives the highest rating from its citizens for climate action, followed by other Asian countries: Thailand, Singapore, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. The answers about climate change come from more than 24,000 people. The Netherlands (44%) received the highest rating of European governments for climate action, with Belgium and Franc...

"No movement across the border is possible at these border posts," he stated . The decision is valid until December 13. The expiry date means the reopening of all border crossing points, unless the government later makes a replacement decision on cross-border traffic. The decision does not apply to rail freight transport between Finland and Russia. Raja-Jooseppi, a border crossing located in Inari, has been the only point on the eastern border open to travelers and asylum seekers since Friday, November 24. Rantanen claimed that the decision to close all border crossings is necessary in the current situation to protect against Russia's hybrid influence campaign. Russian authorities have reportedly helped people without the necessary travel documents to reach the border and in some cases have closed the border gates after directing them to the border area. On Tuesday, Orpo justified his decision in the same way by saying that immigrants are still bei...

BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,710.31 Euro 100,782.25 Japanese Yen 100 4.8322 Hong Kong Dollar 100 91.129 British Pounds 100,903.14 Australian Dollar 100,472.95 New Zealand Dollar 100,437.02 Singapore Dollar 100,534.39 Swiss francs 100,810.18 Canadian dollars 100,524.06 Malaysian ringgit 65.578 100 Rubles 1,248.32 100 rubles Rand 261.71 100 Korean Won 18,127,100 UAE dirham 51.686 100 Saudi Riyal 52,791,100 Hungarian forint 4,829.13,100 Polish zlotys 55,197,100 Danish kroner 95.44 100 Swedish kronor 145.08 100 Norwegian kroner 149.27 100 Turkish Lira 406,926,100 Mexican peso 241.25 100 Thai baht 487.32 100 The central rate of the yu...