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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Welcome to Bologna': The moment an easyJet passenger to Berlin realised her serious mistake
A 79-year-old passenger realised she had mistakenly flown to the wrong country when she saw a sign saying 'Welcome to Bologna' out of the plane window while trying to reach Berlin. Lena had booked a flight to the German capital from Copenhagen, Denmark, where she was to meet her son Paul-Johan at the airport on 22 May. The passenger told the Swedish newspaper Expressen that she arrived at the airport in good time and checked in her luggage before the information board told her to go to the gate for her flight. When she reached the gate, she saw other passengers boarding a plane, so she hurried and was the last to get on the flight. Yet once she was onboard, she saw Ryanair's branding everywhere. She was supposed to be travelling with easyJet to Berlin, but since she was let in at the gate, Lena thought it could be a collaboration between the two airlines, or that she had been rebooked without her knowledge. Her seat was also vacant, so she sat down for the flight. In the air, however, things got even stranger when it felt that the flight felt a lot longer than usual. The flight from Copenhagen to Berlin usually takes an hour, but Lena felt something was wrong when the plane had been in the air for over an hour and a half. Initially, she put this down to the flight being delayed. But when the Ryanair plane came into land, it suddenly dawned on her that there had been a mix-up when she saw the words 'Welcome to Bologna' plastered on the airport sign. 'I didn't think it was true,' Lena recalled. It turned out the confusion was partly caused by Lena's intended easyJet flight departing from the same gate as the Ryanair flight to Italy, which was leaving just before easyJet's plane. However, it remains unclear how Lena was let onto the Ryanair plane, as she claimed she showed her boarding pass and ticket to the third-party provider which manages boarding at Copenhagen Airport. In a statement, Ryanair told The Independent: 'It is each passenger's responsibility to ensure they board the correct aircraft, and there are several touchpoints throughout the passenger journey which inform passengers of the aircraft's destination, including screens at the boarding gate and PA announcements on board. 'This passenger was due to travel on an easyJet flight from Copenhagen to Berlin on 22 May, which was due to board from gate F8 after our flight from Copenhagen to Bologna, which this passenger wrongly boarded instead, despite screens at the gate clearly displaying the flight number and destination (Bologna, not Berlin).' While in Bologna, Lena said it was hard to try and make staff aware of her situation, claiming a woman who worked at Ryanair accused her of having made a mistake herself. 'It felt both unfair and condescending. I am 79 years old, travelling alone, and it was a very vulnerable situation to end up in,' she told Expressen. Meanwhile, her son was waiting in Berlin for his mother, who never showed up. She eventually contacted him and said she was over 500 miles away. Lena was later reunited with her son after a taxi was arranged to take her to Venice, where she was given accommodation for the night and put on another flight to her intended destination. Ryanair added: 'Once made aware, we quickly arranged overnight accommodation and for this passenger to be reaccommodated on the next available flight to Berlin (via Venice).' In a statement, Copenhagen Airport said an investigation is being conducted on the matter. 'At Copenhagen Airport, we deeply regret the situation and the experience the passenger has had. It is, of course, completely unacceptable. However, it is important to emphasise that the passenger had passed through the security checkpoint, and therefore did not pose a safety risk by being on the wrong aircraft. 'We are now awaiting the ground handling company's thorough investigation into the cause of the error. Based on the results, we will follow up closely and engage in dialogue regarding the procedures of the ground handling companies in order to prevent similar incidents.'
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Sweden's new security advisor quits over ‘sensitive' old photos from Grindr dating app
Sweden's new security advisor quits over 'sensitive' old photos from Grindr dating app STOCKHOLM - Sweden's new national security advisor has resigned just hours after being appointed after old photos of a 'sensitive nature' from a dating app emerged, the government said on May 9. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson acknowledged 'a systemic failure' in government security clearance procedures. Mr Tobias Thyberg, a 49-year-old diplomat who has served as Sweden's ambassador to Ukraine and Afghanistan among other positions over a 24-year career, was appointed to the position on May 8. He quit the job less than 12 hours later after newspaper Dagens Nyheter (DN) confronted him with photos of a 'sensitive nature' from his past. 'These are old photos from an account I used to have on (gay dating app) Grindr. I should have informed (the government) about this, but I didn't,' he told DN. 'I have therefore said that I do not plan to take up the position as national security advisor.' DN did not provide any details about the photos' content, but tabloid Expressen reported they were of a 'sexual nature'. Prime Minister Kristersson, speaking to reporters in Oslo on May 9, called the matter 'serious'. He acknowledged failures in security clearance procedures, as Mr Thyberg has held numerous positions involving classified information for many years. 'It is a systemic failure that this (information) has not emerged,' Mr Kristersson said. An intelligence expert at the Swedish Defence University told DN the photos were likely already in the hands of foreign powers, which could potentially use them as blackmail. 'I wouldn't be surprised if other countries' intelligence agencies already had this information,' Mr Johan Holmlund said, citing the United States, Russia and China. The affair is particularly embarrassing for Mr Kristersson because of a scandal surrounding Mr Thyberg's predecessor. Mr Henrik Landerholm resigned in January after it emerged that he had forgotten classified documents at a hotel conference centre in March 2023. He has been charged with 'carelessness with secret information'. Mr Landerholm's appointment two years ago sparked debate due to his longstanding friendship with Mr Kristersson. He left the documents in an unlocked locker and the woman who found them, originally from Georgia, 'can be linked to violent extremism circles', according to the charge sheet and police investigation. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Toronto Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
BAD NUDES: Sweden eyes banning OnlyFans porn platform
The government has presented a new bill making it illegal to purchase sex services over the internet Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox The OnlyFans logo is seen on a computer monitor. Photo by Jeff Roberson / Files / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In the back of old men's magazines, readers were urged to order their porn from the 'smut centres of Scandinavia.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Now, Sweden has turned decidedly prudish. The government has presented a new bill making it illegal to purchase sex services over the internet. If someone buys some bespoke bawdiness over OnlyFans, they could land in prison, and the website could be guilty of procuring. According to the Expressen newspaper, the chairwoman of an umbrella group representing women's groups called the legislation a good first step. She wants a total ban on sites like OnlyFans. 'It is a forum where sexual services are also sold,' Social Democrats politician Annika Strandhäll told Expressen. 'Prostitution or the sex trade is constantly taking new forms, and it is important that politicians and legislators keep up with the developments that are taking place.' In addition to the torpedoing of OnlyFans, Strandhäll wants to see an age limit introduced on porn sites. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'From the perspective of S-women, we see a big problem with the access to violent pornography that very young children in Sweden have today, just by pressing a button on their phones,' she said, adding that bank identification could be used. Of particular concern is violent pornography, the Swedish activist said. Already, such smut is banned in France, and the U.K. introduced legislation in 2021 banning depictions of strangulation. 'That discussion also exists in Sweden. It is a new phenomenon and we know that it occurs not least among young people. It is also a feature that is found on these porn sites,' she said. Strandhäll blew off the threat of privacy issues. Not all visitors will want their identities known. 'No, you may not want to. But we protect our children in many different ways from gaining access to different parts that are not appropriate in our society,' she told the newspaper. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'For example, if you go to a gambling site, or have access to alcohol or the like.' As expected, Strandhäll believes the current Liberal government has failed on gender equality issues. That includes not being tough enough on pornography. But the idea of Sweden banning OnlyFans was something that was once unthinkable in the sexually liberated Nordic nation. The country of blondes and Ikea has been at the forefront of the sexual revolution, and that includes porn and prostitution. Rather than criminalize the sale of sex, the country barred the purchase of it. The current attack on OnlyFans works under the same principle: Punish the purchaser. One official said it is 'shameful and unacceptable that, in a gender equal society, men obtain casual sexual relations with women in return for payment.' The goal of the 'Nordic Model' is to torpedo demand for prostitution. Its four pillars are: Prosecuting clients, decriminalizing sellers, offering exit support, and shifting public attitudes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Exactly how effective the law has been remains to be seen. Critics say the law has driven sex work into the shadows. But anti-porn crusaders claim platforms like OnlyFans create financial pressure that could lead to coercion. Ergo, the lure of easy money on the flesh market should be illegal. Swedish stars on OnlyFans are outraged, wondering why the government isn't tackling gambling and hedge funds instead. One Redditt user wrote: 'There are a hell of a lot of problems with the porn industry and people being exploited, but OnlyFans and similar platforms where people can provide their own material without getting involved with the porn industry as a whole are by far the least problematic form by a wide margin.' bhunter@ @HunterTOSun
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea's Conference League opponents in chaos as chairman quits over racism storm
Djurgarden chairman Lars-Erik Sjoberg has resigned his post ahead of the Swedish club's Conference League semi-final first leg against Chelsea. Vice-chairman Erik Gozzi has taken over as acting chairman following the resignation, which comes amid allegations Sjoberg shared xenophobic material on social media. "Djurgården Fotboll announces today that our chairman, Lars-Erik Sjöberg, has chosen to leave his position early," a club statement published on Tuesday read. "Lars-Erik has been a central part of the association's management since he was elected to the board in 2007, and has served as chairman since 2013. "Under his leadership, the association has strengthened its position in Swedish football through significant sporting successes, strong financial stability and organizational development. We extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to Lars-Erik Sjöberg for his dedicated work and invaluable contributions to the good of the association." The claims about Sjoberg's alleged behaviour were made by by Swedish newspaper Expressen. The publication says he has shared "xenophobic messages and posts from right-wing radical opinion leaders and profiles," mentioning his sharing of content from a Facebook group entitled 'Katerina Janouch - journalism and debate'. Expressen reports that "large amounts of racism, Muslim hatred and xenophobia are spread in both posts and comment fields". Janouch is a Swedish journalist and author whose posts on X have also reportedly been shared by Sjoberg. "I read and share very little of what is there. But it is interesting to follow," Sjoberg told Expressen, arguing none of his social media activity conflicts with the club's core values. "However, the thing is that we in Djurgården are an association, and football is the best proof that we do not separate people. "We have players with different ethnicities. It is the merit that determines whether you play in Djurgården. Nothing else. I have no xenophobic views or whatever word you are trying to use. I have friends from all possible religions. I have friends from all ethnicities, so I would not think of it. "If there is something on her side that has that, then I have no problem completely distancing myself from that. It is so foreign to my own view of society. However, that does not mean that they cannot be right on certain issues." Djurgarden, who play in Stockholm, qualified for the Conference League after finishing fourth in the Swedish top-flight in 2023. They came through three qualifying rounds to progress to the league phase, picking up 13 points from a possible 18. They beat Cypriot side Pafos in the round of 16 before overcoming Rapid Wien in the quarter-finals. They needed extra-time to get past the Austrian team, losing 1-0 at home before winning 4-1 in 120 minutes in Vienna. Chelsea sealed their own progress by beating FC Copenhagen in the round of 16 and Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals. The winner of the two- legged semi-final will play one of Fiorentina or Real Betis in the final on May 28. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
CNN
29-04-2025
- CNN
Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden, say public broadcasters
Several people have been killed in a suspected shooting in the city of Uppsala, Sweden on Tuesday, according to local media, including two public broadcasters and CNN affiliate Expressen. A large police operation is underway near Vaksala Square, public broadcaster SVT reported. The suspect is believed to have fled the scene on an electric scooter, it added. Several people reported hearing loud bangs in the area, police said in a statement earlier on Tuesday. 'We have received several reports of bangs in the area. That is what we can say at this time. I cannot say more,' Magnus Klarin, a spokesperson for the Swedish police, said according to SVT. The motive behind the incident is not yet clear. Earlier this year, the European Parliament said that Sweden is 'currently battling a wave of gang violence.' This is a developing story and will be updated. CNN's Hira Humayun contributed to this report.
