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SDP chair: Racism now has a face: In his first policy speech as SDP leader, Antti Lindtman criticised the government for its racism scandals.
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Finland's Marin steps down as party leader: Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin is stepping down as leader of the Social Democratic party ...
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‘Time to move on’: Ex-Finnish PM Sanna Marin quits politics, joins Tony Blair’s think tank
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Quick Glance: Ex-PM Marin to Join Blair Think Tank, Leave Parliament
- Marin plans to leave the Finnish parliament and join the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
- Her party, the Social Democrats, confirms that Marin is formally requesting permission to resign from parliament.
- The London-based think tank is led by Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister.
- Marin believes that her new position will benefit Finland as a whole.
Sanna Marin, Finland’s Millennial Prime Minister, Is Getting a Divorce: Just a month after her party lost a parliamentary election, Sanna Marin and Markus ...
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Quick Glance: Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin to Divorce After 19 Years of Marriage
- Finland's 37-year-old Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, has announced her divorce from husband Markus Raikkonen after 19 years together.
- The couple has a five-year-old daughter named Emma Amalia Marin.
- Marin will step down as Prime Minister after losing the election last month.
- The couple expressed gratitude for their time together and their beloved daughter in an Instagram post.
SDP elects Antti Lindtman as Sanna Marin's successor: In her farewell speech, Marin thanked all of Finland for its unanimous support of Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: Finland's Marin Steps Down as Party Leader
- Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin resigns as chair of the Social Democrats.
- Marin, the world's youngest prime minister, boosted Finland's profile during her tenure.
- She led the country through the COVID-19 pandemic and supported Ukraine after Russia's invasion.
- Marin is regarded as a role model for progressive leaders worldwide.
SDP name Tytti Tuppurainen parliamentary group chair: The four-term Oulu MP served as Minister of European Affairs and Ownership Steering in the last government ...
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Polls have closed in Finland's closely contested general election that could see a change of government. With just over 40% of the votes counted ... Show more https://bit.ly/3ZFRFDj
Antti Lindtman announces bid to replace Sanna Marin as SDP leader: The chair of the party's parliamentary group is the first candidate to enter the race to ...
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National Coalition wants to talk to all parties, states Orpo: Petteri Orpo, the chairperson of the National Coalition, on Tuesday said he hopes all parties can ...
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Von der Leyen: "We should be more Finnish when it comes to security": The President of the EU Commission met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) in ...
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Finland to extend residency requirements for new citizens: The right-wing government's programme included commitments to tighten immigration rules ...
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Supreme Court to hear appeal over Räsänen's incitement acquittal: MP Päivi Räsänen says she is continuing a fight she characterises as a freedom of speech ...
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Finnish government approves tougher immigration provisions: The bills, for example, are set to introduce stricter requirements for international protection ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25148-finnish-government-approves-tougher-immigration-provisions.html
Migration limitation: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki registers that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa into ...
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Orpo responds to concerns and criticism sparked by tax hikes, spending cuts: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Tuesday told YLE that the effects of the value-added ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25141-orpo-responds-to-concerns-and-criticism-sparked-by-tax-hikes-spending-cuts.html
Lindtman presents Social Democrats’ plan for reducing debt burden: The largest opposition party in the Finnish Parliament, the Social Democratic Party has ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25142-lindtman-presents-social-democrats-plan-for-reducing-debt-burden.html
Finland warns ‘situation is very dangerous' in Middle East: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo urges Iran, Israel to end ‘revenge attacks'
yenisafak.com/en/news/finland-warns-situation-is-very-dangerous-in-middle-east-3681686
Finland says EU should help end migrant influx from Russia: HELSINKI (Reuters) -The European Union should take measures to help Finland put a stop to an influx ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/04/19/eu-should-help-finland-prevent-migrants-arriving-from-russia-pm-says
Finnish president making first state visit to Sweden, with focus on defence, security
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Opposition slams austerity budget: Opposition parties were unhappy with plans announced on Tuesday to raise taxes and cut spending to improve the state's bottom ...
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Finland plans "difficult but necessary" spending cuts and tax rises: The budget for 2025-2028 will see the country's general rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) ...
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Finnish government unveils €1.6bn in new spending cuts, €1.4bn in new tax hikes: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) on Tuesday described the measures as heavy but ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25133-finnish-government-unveils-1-6bn-in-new-spending-cuts-1-4bn-in-new-tax-hikes.html
Finland’s Cabinet Seeks €3 Billion of Austerity in Budget Talks: Finland’s government is seeking an additional €3 billion ($3.2 billion) worth of austerity ...
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President Stubb: Finland still working to de-escalate Israel-Iran situation: "Finland strongly condemns Iran’s strike and emphasises the critical importance of ...
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Stubb: Finnish-Israeli arms trade to be affected by Iran’s attack on Israel: President Alexander Stubb assured at a news conference yesterday that the tense ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25121-stubb-finnish-israeli-arms-trade-to-be-affected-by-iran-s-attack-on-israel.html
EU Commission president to visit Finnish-Russian border: Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to the city of Lappeenranta on ...
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STP: बाजार के उथल पुथल में बेहतर रिटर्न पाने का बेस्ट तरीका, कैसे काम करती है ये स्ट्रैटेजी, SIP से है अलग
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Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.
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HS: Finnish government to raise value-added tax, tax burden of pensioners: The government will start its two-day framework session today, with the objective of ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25116-hs-finnish-government-to-raise-value-added-tax-tax-burden-of-pensioners.html
PM Orpo, government enter "extremely difficult" budget talks: On Monday morning government parties agreed on the need to make more savings ...
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HS: Government to close company employing people with limited work capacity: THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) is considering shutting down ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25117-hs-government-to-close-company-employing-people-with-limited-work-capacity.html
Orpo: Value-added tax will rise, but not on food: VAT is set to rise on medicine, transport, culture and sport, but not on food.
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Free State man offers to build (wire) bakkies for Eskom: A man from Theunissen in the Free State is willing to lend a hand to Eskom if they run out of bakkies ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-14-free-state-man-offers-to-build-wire-bakkies-for-eskom/
Paid articlePaid Finland to set up rehabilitation service for violent minors: Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (PS) on Tuesday confirmed to Helsingin Sanomat ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25112-finland-to-set-up-rehabilitation-service-for-violent-minors.html
Stubb's presidential campaign cost €2.7m: Pekka Haavisto, who was NCP candidate Alexander Stubb's second-round opponent, spent 1.9m euros vying for the ...
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Israel likely to carry out counterattack on Iran: Finnish president: Finland calls on ‘all parties to show restraint' amid rising tensions in Mideast
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Opposition roasts government over about-face on pensions: Reports that the government is likely to agree on pension cuts in the upcoming framework session ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25111-opposition-roasts-government-over-about-face-on-pensions.html
What’s on in April: Goodies, from vegans to fashionistas: Entertainment calendar with plenty of gigs to warm up your chilly days and evenings.
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4 Climate Votes That Matter in This Year’s Proxy-Voting Season: Unpacking the proposals at DTE Energy, Bank of America, Jack in the Box, and FedEx.
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Europe should talk less and prepare more against Russian threat, says Finnish president
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Quick Glance: Finland’s Stubb Calls for Improved Structuring of EU and NATO Defence Tasks
- Finland's President Alexander Stubb aims for a clear distinction between EU and NATO in defense matters, emphasizing the need for better integration of defense capabilities within the two organizations.
- Stubb highlighted the importance of NATO setting priorities and the EU playing a significant role in developing defense capabilities through funding, technology, and industrial policy.
- The EU is set to review a new EU-wide defense market scheme, the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), to promote joint procurement of defense products.
- Stubb advocates for the EU to play a larger role in defense to strengthen European defense forces and reduce reliance on the United States for security matters.
'Be more Finnish', President Stubb urges EU countries in FT interview: In his first interview with an international newspaper since taking office ...
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Reports: Pensions on agenda as government looks for cost savings in April: MINISTER of Finance Riikka Purra (PS) views that the government has no choice but to ...
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YLE: Finnish start-ups reiterate concern about tougher immigration rules: Finnish labour markets are so small that, at any given moment, there are only a handful ...
helsinkitimes.fi/business/25110-yle-finnish-start-ups-reiterate-concern-about-tougher-immigration-rules.html
Majority of Finns dissatisfied with government: According to the latest party barometer by research firm Veriani, 61 percent of Finns believe that Prime Minister ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25097-majority-of-finns-dissatisfied-with-government.html
Finnish president believes it is right to keep border with Russia closed: Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that the Finnish governments decision to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450106/
Orpo says border threat "evident" as Finland prepares deportation law: A law is in the works to prevent those attempting to cross the eastern border from seeking ...
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President Stubb defends eastern border closure: Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Saturday reinforced Finnish support for Ukraine and defended the indefinite ...
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Something amazing is happening in the waters of the African Galapagos: The work of SOMA Surf on the African island of São Tomé has been showcased in a new film ...
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Paper: Purra says raising retirement age necessary: Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) claims that raising the retirement age will be necessary in the future ...
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How do Finland's labour market reforms stack up against the other Nordic nations?
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Finland's eastern border to remain shut indefinitely, including boat harbours: "Spring will provide opportunities to put more pressure on Finland ...
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Finnish minister says now is not the time to discuss gun laws after child shooting
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Finnish education minister open to establishing hybrid units for violent pupils: The Children's Ombudsman proposed setting up hybrid learning units that could ...
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Stubb, Halla-aho visit Kyiv as Finland signs defence deal with Ukraine: The defence deal does not entail Finland sending soldiers to Ukraine.
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A 12-year-old boy who shot and killed a fellow sixth-grader and severely injured two others in Finland said his motive was being bullied, as per the police ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/finland-mourns-pupil-killed-school-shooting-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: Fatal School Shooting in Finland: 12-Year-Old Victim
- A tragic incident occurred at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old child due to a shooting. The suspected 12-year-old attacker was apprehended and is currently in custody. Authorities have confirmed the retrieval of the suspect's weapon.
- In addition to the deceased child, two other 12-year-old students were critically wounded by the gunfire. It was revealed that both the suspect and the victims belonged to the same class. The shooting took place at the Jokiranta campus, leading to an intervention by armed police officers.
- The school near Helsinki accommodates around 800 students aged seven to 16. Previous shooting incidents in Finland prompted stricter gun regulations, including the implementation of an aptitude test for firearm license applicants and an increase in the minimum age requirement to 20 years.
- With over 1.5 million registered firearms in the country of 5.6 million people, Finland sees hunting and target shooting as popular activities.
Meet the Singer Who Replaced Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington in Stone Temple Pilots
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Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them
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Quick Glance: Passengers Stranded: Drama Unfolds After Cruise Leaves Without Them
- Eight passengers were left stranded on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe after their ship departed without them as they were late to return from a private tour.
- The group of eight tourists, six from the U.S. and two from Australia, were abandoned by the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship after failing to make it back on time, leading them to make their own travel arrangements to catch up with the ship.
- Due to bad weather and tidal restrictions preventing the ship from docking in Banjul, Gambia, the guests had to travel through seven countries in 48 hours to rejoin the ship in Dakar, Senegal.
- A silver lining of the ordeal was the encounter with another stranded passenger who was left behind on the island for medical reasons and was assisted by the other tourists to safely return home.
Finland's first year in Nato: Stubb cites "revolutionary change": Nato celebrates its 75th anniversary in Brussels on Thursday, along with the accession of ...
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Slovakia: Forest worker collides with running brown bear and falls: The 35-year-old suffered several broken bones. Parliament President Peter Pellegrini ...
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Cruise: Ship leaves passengers on island - then an odyssey begins: Eight passengers on a cruise ship missed the departure of the "Norwegian Dawn" ...
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Cruise passengers have to watch as captain leaves: For some passengers on the Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise off the coast of Africa that was planned to be ...
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Helsinki: Twelve-year-old shoots peer at Finnish school and injures two others: Shots are fired at an elementary school in a town north of Helsinki on Tuesday ...
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Cruise passenger says latecomers shouldn't be surprised if stranded: Eight people were stranded on the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe after missing the ...
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Finnish president meets Ukrainian defenders of Hostomel Airport – photo: Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who is making his first visit to Ukraine as president ...
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🇫🇮President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Finland Alexander Stubb signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of security and long-term ... Show more
Quick Glance: Ukraine and Finland Sign Mutual Security Agreement
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a security agreement between the two nations during a joint briefing in Kyiv.
- The signed security agreement signifies a commitment to strengthen the security ties between Ukraine and Finland.
- President Zelensky highlighted the positive impact of the security agreement on the defense capabilities of both countries. The agreement is expected to lead to increased collaboration in various security-related areas, fostering mutual trust and cooperation.
- The joint statement by Presidents Zelensky and Stubb underscores the shared commitment to promoting peace and security in the region. The security agreement reflects a strategic partnership aimed at addressing common security challenges and enhancing regional stability.
Stranded cruise passengers rejoin ship after chase through Africa: After six days, passengers who were stranded on a small African island finally rejoined the ...
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Paid articlePaid Finland’s nuclear waste solution, U.S. defence accord limiting sovereignty and an ‘Arctic Sparta’ base: Finland in the world press
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Finland extends border closure with Russia indefinitely: ‘Finnish authorities see this as a long-term situation,' says interior minister
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Elderly passenger stranded on Norwegian cruise had a stroke, was left 'alone' to find way back to US from Africa: family
nypost.com/2024/04/02/us-news/stranded-elderly-woman-suffered-stroke-on-norwegian-cruise-and-left-to-find-way-back-to-us-family-says/
Ukraine does not need as many as 500,000 new troops, says Zelensky ｜ DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday drew back from an earlier target of ...
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Sanna Marin: Finland's former head of government posts photos from her visit to Berlin
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Finnish foreign minister admits possibility of sending foreign troops to Ukraine: Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has not ruled out the possibility of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/31/7448988/
‘I’m hurt I lost my mom, but comforted my child is alive’: Mother of 8-year-old who survived Easter bus horror
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Finland doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine in the future - Euromaidan Press
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City of Helsinki to purchase Helsinki Halli arena: The City Council decided on Thursday to offer to buy the arena, which has stood empty for two years due to EU ...
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Thursday's papers: Stubb backs government border plans, petrol prices, holiday traffic
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Fossil fuel-focused Africa Energy Bank on track to start this year: The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which will focus investment in oil and gas projects across ...
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Wednesday's papers: Split over strikes, fuel supplies, Stubb's first local tour: A fresh poll shows nearly equal public support for, and opposition to ...
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Finland's first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb switches jobs from industry to academia: "I believe that my new role will give me a better opportunity to serve Finland ...
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Controversial former MP ousted as VKK party leader: Ano Turtiainen was replaced as chair of the party he founded due to his links with Russia ...
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EU parliament VP sees 'void of proposals' for sustainable solutions in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 17:04
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Finland to reinstate UNRWA funding: The Finnish government suspended payments to the UN agency in January following allegations that several of its members were ...
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Justice Chancellor rejects government's border bill: "Still needs work": Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) promised to consider feedback from legal experts ...
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Stubb, Orpo express shock, condolences over Moscow attack: Finland’s president and premier expressed sympathy for the victims and their loved ones – but not ...
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Can fertility treatments revive Finland's sluggish birth rate?: The government wants to make private fertility treatments more affordable.
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President Stubb approves Nato agreements, announces visit to Eastern Finland: Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb will travel to the eastern ...
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Finland to borrow additional €1.5bn as economy stalls: In total, the state needs to borrow nearly 13 billion euros this year to cover expenditures.
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