NordenBladet — On the occasion of 25 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Georgia, the two countries have issued a joint declaration which underlines the good relations and commitment to continued close cooperation.
Georgia is a prioritised country within the Danish Neighbourhood Programme, and is expected to receive 42.5 million EURO in development aid over the next 5 years. Georgia is also an important partner for NATO and the EU. Future development cooperation between Denmark and Georgia will focus on promoting democracy and human rights and strengthening sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
NordenBladet — Earlier this year, the Danish Foreign Minister announced that Denmark would appoint an ambassador for technology and digitization (‘tech ambassador’), the very first of its kind. The tech ambassador is going to lead a new Danish foreign policy initiative, ‘tech diplomacy’ (or #TechPlomacy). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now names Denmark’s current ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Casper Klynge, as tech ambassador.
Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen says: “I am happy that we have today named a tech ambassador with the right profile. It is crucial that Denmark positions itself ambitiously in the exponential tech development taking place these years. Technology and digitization is global in its essence, and it has profound impact on all aspects of our society. The tech ambassador will spearhead our efforts to establish a more comprehensive dialogue with a broad spectrum of tech actors – companies, research institutions, countries, cities and organizations. Both in order to plug-in and get a better understanding of the development internationally, and to promote Danish interests and values on this important agenda. We have experienced great interest in this new Danish initiative, also from the tech environment. The perspectives are very promising.”The tech ambassador will be based in Silicon Valley, California, but will have a global mandate to promote the tech agenda internationally and is therefore expected to frequently visit global tech hubs as well as engage actively with stakeholders in Denmark.
Background: Mr. Casper Klynge has broad international experience from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international organizations. He has worked with both foreign and security policy, development cooperation, export promotion as well as a range of sector policies in cooperation with a broad range of ministries, authorities and the private sector. He has been actively engaged on the tech and digitization agenda and has also been writing on the subject. Casper Klynge officially takes up the tech ambassador task after the summer. He will be supported by a staffed setup in Silicon Valley and a secretariat in the Foreign Ministry in Copenhagen.
NordenBladet — Today, a broad majority in the Danish parliament supported the Government’s proposal to deploy about 200 Danish soldiers to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic States and Poland in 2018. The soldiers will be stationed for 12 months as part of the British Battalion in Estonia.
”I am pleased that we once again support the security of the Baltic States and our region in general. The Danish contribution to NATO’s enhanced forward presence sends a clear signal to the international community that Denmark is honouring our international obligations in NATO. It also sends a clear signal of solidarity with our Allies in NATO, and that Denmark will actively contribute to the safety and security of the Alliance,” says the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Anders Samuelsen. The Danish contribution, which will be deployed to Estonia, will be part of a comprehensive NATO strategy adopted at the NATO summit in July last year. In light of the changed security situation in Europe caused by Russia’s illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula, the Allies in NATO have decided to strengthen the deterrence and defence profile of the Alliance.
“I am delighted by the broad support in the parliament today”, says the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anders Samuelsen and is supported by the Minister of Defence, Claus Hjort Frederiksen: “The broad support in the Parliament underlines the gratitude to the Danish soldiers deployed to Estonia on an important mission for NATO, for the Baltic States, and for Denmark. We can all be proud of this.” The British-led battalion arrived in Estonia in April this year. “It was overwhelming for me to be part of the opening ceremony of the battlegroup in Estonia. It is clear to me that the Baltic countries and Poland are now starting to have faith in a safe and secure future”, says the Minister for Defense. ”With 200 soldiers deployed to the enhanced Forward Presence, four F-16 fighters conducting Baltic Air Policing, and our contribution to NATO’s assurance measures, Denmark makes a significant contribution to our Allies’ security in the Baltic States and Poland in 2018. This shows that the Danish defence has great value to Denmark”, says Claus Hjort Frederiksen. Background:NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence consists of a multinational battalion in each of the Baltic States and Poland, and is led by a framework nation. In Estonia, United Kingdom is the framework nation for a multinational battalion of around 1000 soldiers. Until the turn of the year, France contributes with up to 300 soldiers and will then be replaced by the Danish contribution. Since April 2017, Denmark has deployed three staff officers to Estonian and British headquarters in Estonia.
NordenBladet – Kruununhaka (Swedish: Kronohagen) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Kruununhaka became the area next to the harbour and the center, when Helsinki was moved from the earlier location in the mid-1660s. From the very beginning, the residents included city and state officials. Many buildings of the University of Helsinki are also situated in Kruununhaka. The area has become known for its vintage shops.
The district of Kruununhaka, commonly referred to as “Krunikka” or “Kruna” among locals, is bordered by Unioninkatu to the west and Pohjoisesplanadi and the Market Square to the south. It was here to the deeper waters of the Vironniemi peninsula that Helsinki was moved from the mouth of the Vantaanjoki river in 1640 upon the orders of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626–1689). Kruununhaka gets its name from the grazing grounds of the crown’s horses, which were located in the area of present-day Rauhankatu. In the early 1700s this area was still slightly outside the town centre, but today Kruununhaka is considered to include almost the entire area of the original settlement.
At the heart of Kruununhaka is Senate Square and the main buildings of the historic city centre. The North Harbour (Pohjoissatama) along the eastern edge of the district is used by sailing ships and small boats, which can be admired from the recently renovated Halkolaituri quay. Kruununhaka is home to around 6800 residents.
Katajanokka and Kruununhaka are usually thought of as built up residential districts with monumental stone buildings, but between and around all the buildings are many pleasant green areas that mean a lot to the local residents. Most visitors would scarcely even recognise some of them as parks. You can begin this walking tour either from Katajanokka or Kruununhaka. Along the way there are many nice lunch places and summer terraces. The buildings and parks exude the aura of over a hundred years of history combined with the fresh smell of the sea. Along with everything that is old in these neighbourhoods, there are also some interesting new features
Pohjoisranta waterfront in Kruununhaka, as seen from nearby Katajanokka. Photo: OHMYGOSSIP/ Helena-Reet Ennet
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OHMYGOSSIP – The famous Israeli fashion designer Mr. Elisha Abargel showed his newest collection in Helsinki. The fashion show took place on 9 May in the House of Nobility palace (Ritarikatu 1) as part of Israel’s 69th Independence Day celebrations, where Israel’s ambassador in Estonia and Finland, Mr. Dov Segev-Steinberg and consul Mrs. Michal Cohen organized for Israel’s friends, high politicians and leaders a formal reception.
The guests were entertained by the fashion show and the performance received a strong applause. Elisha Abargel’s design was shown by Finnish models and as a surprise Mrs.Vera Davidian from the Israel’s embassy took part. Elisha Abargel’s creative work can be purchased from her boutique “Elisha Abargel Boutique” Lilenblum 20, 67132 Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel) and from the online shop: elisha-abargel.com.
OHMYGOSSIP brings you exclusive pictures from the fashion show. The full Israel’s 69th Independece Day Event gallery can be found HERE.
NordenBladet – Estonian prime minister Jüri Ratas met in Stenbock with the Estonian Jewish Community’s chairman Boris Oks and the cheif rabbi Šmuel Efraim Kot on Tuesday 9 May. In the meeting they spoke about Estonian Jewish Community’s history and actions.
The conversation touched more in depth the jewish communities action in the world and Estonian jewish community’s connections and role on the global scale. Prime minister Ratas showed his delight that the Estonian Jewish Community is strong and stressed that it has always had an important role in Estonian economic, science-related and cultural life. In addition, they changed their thoughts about the current international affairs.
NordenBladet – On Tuesday, 9 May, hundreds of Israel’s friends, politicians and leaders gathered in the breathtaking House of Nobility (Ritarihuone), situated in Ritarikatu 1 and designed by architect G.T. Chiewitz where Israel’s ambassador in Finland and Estonia, Mr. Dov Segev-Steinberg and the consul Mrs. Michal Cohen organized a formal reception.
It was great seeing hundreds of Israel’s friends and leaders celebrating Israel’s 69th Independence Day. The event was festive, friendly and full of surprises! A famous fashion designer Mr. Elisha Abargel had flown from Israel whose stunning collection was presented by models in a small fashion show. OHMYGOSSIP is happy to bring to you an exclusive gallery of the festive event!
Israel’s Ambassador in Finland and Estonia, Mr. Dov Segev-Steinberg and consul Mrs. Michal Cohen
NordenBladet – Many researches have shown that many young mothers make a dangerous mistake while putting their baby to sleep, which can put the baby’s life in danger.
A number of parents have no clue that putting the baby to sleep on his stomach can threaten his life, the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) comes from that specific thing. You can’t put your baby to sleep on his stomach as he does not know how to turn himself around. It can suffocate him as his face has lapsed into the pillow and he does not get enough oxygen.
Putting the baby to sleep on his side or his back is the safest option and moreover, sleeping on his back gives a sense of security. Putting the baby to sleep on his back decreases the sudden infant death syndrome by 6 times.
NordenBladet – The need to become one of the major economic powers in the world has forced two countries with a population of over a billion to invest in industrial development, however it comes with an environmental effect.
More than 5,5 million people die per year due to pollution, most of them in India and China. Although China has step by step taken action due to the major environmental hazard, it does not mean that the statistic decrease of pollution has solved the situation. It keeps happening more often that schools need to focus their study process due to smog.
Polluted air causes 1,6 million people in China and 1,4 million in India to die per year. Only high blood pressure, unhealthy alimentary habits and cigarettes kill more people than pollution.
Numerous researches have compared the connection between air pollution and people’s health in 188 countries from 1990-2013. It turns out that 85% of the world’s population lives in areas which are polluted according to WHO, thus on one way or another, most of us suffer due to polluted air.
However, the situation is getting better in comparison with the statistics of 2012, where according to WHO 7 million people diet due to pollution as now the statistics show “just” 5,5 million deaths related to the air quality.
China’s air is mostly destroyed by heating buildings and industries by coal, which solely causes 360000 deaths. In India it’s common to burn in the ingle besides wood also grain waste and dung, which causes more pollution related deaths inside than outside.
According to the World’s Health Organization, air pollution should not exceed 25 microgram particles per cubic meter. In Beijing and New Delhi it is more than 300 micrograms, meaning it exceeds the norm by 1200%.
NordenBladet – Europe will be deserted: clairvoyant Vanga has declared that in 2016 Europe will be barren, cold, almost lifeless – as a result of the chemical weapon used against extremists.
After the terror acts that took place in Paris and Brussels the European Parliament has launched a paper indicating the evident risk of ISIS using chemical and biological weapon in the subsequent attacks. This suspicion is supported by the fact that ISIS has been recruiting more and more chemists, physicists and programmers.
China will become a supreme country: this will happen in 2018 according to the prediction, also allegedly U.S. and its economy will fade. According to Vanga the developed countries will change positions with third world countries and oppressors will be oppressed.
In 2011 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) envisaged that the Chinese economy will outpace the U.S. economy, turning into a new superpower.
Hunger is combatted: though Vanga did not assert a concrete time, it is going to happen within the period of 2025-2028.
People are heading off to Venus: the prophet has revealed that people start seeking sources of energy from Venus in 2028, and a manned spaceship will be sent there for that reason. More than that – Venus will become another home planet for us. Today this scenario is somewhat odd, since the temperature on the surface of Venus is near 500 degrees.
Europe will be dominated by muslims: the blind clairvoyant has foreseen that by 2043 muslims will prevail in Europe. Rome is to be the capital city of the Islamic caliphate. According to Vanga this situation will follow the pouring of refugees to Europe and the consequent fall of Syria. A new world religion allegedly rises.
Glaciers melt: granny Vanga described that by 2045 the poles have melted and water levels in the oceans rise. There is also research in support of this – as a result of global warming by that time Earth may have swallowd up ice.
Human organs can be cloned: by 2046 medicine has progressed so much that it becomes possible to clone and artificially create human organs. According to Vanga this will be also the easiest and most popular curing method.
USA will attempt an attack to the European caliphate: in 2066 the Americans try to attack Rome using a novel climate weapon for the purpose of liberating Europe from the muslim rule.
Return of communism: by 2076 social class disappears and communism arises, spreading in Europe and all over the world.
Submarine civilizations appear: Vanga’s prophecy depicted intervention from extraterrestrial beings on Earth by the year 2130 that would facilitate the human aptitude to survive under water and possibly bring along also the colonization of oceans.
The world comes to an end: by the year 3797 all life on Earth will disappear. By that time humans have progressed and science has advanced to a point allowing our descendants to move from here to another stellar system. Over the period of the ensuing millennium many planets are inhabited and by 4674 the total human population is nearly 340 billion. However, the entire living space is soon cramped and in 5078 our successors decide to leave this universe, despite 40% of people are opposing this idea.
