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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Overcoming Finnish language fears one step at a time — "If you don't speak, you won't learn"
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Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
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Thousands of high school students join walkout protest against government cuts: Finland's government announced a number of cuts to education last week ...
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Europe Worried About the Risks of War: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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Chinese President Xi to Visit Hungary on May 8-10, Minister Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary from May 8 to 10 as part of a trip to Europe ...
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Europol says Turks involved with the most threatening criminal networks in Europe - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe
- A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.
- Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.
- Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
- Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.
Finns Party EU policy shifts, no longer seeking "Fixit": The party's programme for the upcoming European elections states that Finland leaving the EU in the near ...
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It is ‘not appropriate’ for election candidates to present radio shows - media regulator
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Nokia, Nasa aim for the moon with pioneering 4G project: If all goes well, the network will send audio and video back to earth, and will also be instrumental in ...
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Robins struggle with frozen ground as winter returns to Finland: Birds' spring migration has been disrupted by snowfall and freezing temperatures ...
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McClenaghan wins European Championship gold again: Rhys McClenaghan has retained his European Championship pommel horse title, winning gold at the event in ...
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Quick Glance: McClenaghan secures European title once again
- Rhys McClenaghan successfully defended his European Championship pommel horse title, clinching the gold medal at the competition held in Rimini, Italy.
- Displaying an impressive performance in his final routine, McClenaghan achieved a score of 15.300, securing the top spot ahead of Loran De Munck from the Netherlands and Cypriot Marios Georgiou, who unexpectedly claimed the bronze.
- Executing a routine with a difficulty level of 6.5, the Irish gymnast received a notable execution score of 8.8, concluding his performance with a remarkable dismount and no penalties incurred.
- This marks the third occasion where McClenaghan has triumphed in the European Championship, successfully defending the title he attained in Antalya in 2023 and also previously in 2018.
The EV Bust in Europe Is a Red Flag for Region’s Climate Goals: Carmakers push back on timing of emissions targets and combustion-engine ban with consumers ...
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Europeans ‘less hard-working’ than Americans, says Norway oil fund boss: Tangen finds US investments more attractive due to weaker regulations and more ...
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Power of providers limited: US authority FCC reinstates net neutrality: Rules against giving preference to individual internet services were introduced under ...
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'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
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Helsinki tram service resumes after late April snowstorm: The exceptional late spring snow meant many services were disrupted in Helsinki, Turku and other cities ...
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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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Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Finland to extend residency requirements for new citizens: The right-wing government's programme included commitments to tighten immigration rules ...
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Health-harming heat stress rising in Europe, scientists say: Europe is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body cannot cope ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
'Seagull Boy', nine, wins European screeching competition: Cooper started doing seagull impressions after being nipped by one of the birds.
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Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...
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Kant and the case for peace : Three centuries after his birth, the Prussian philosopher’s arguments for a rational, clear-eyed pacifism are more relevant than ...
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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest Dublin seat in EU elections: It is not yet clear whether Boylan will continue his radio presenting duties now that he has ...
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APN Podcast: How to make friends and influence people in Finland: This week's episode looks into finding Finnish friends.
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Heavy snowfall causes traffic chaos in Helsinki region: TRAFFIC in the Finnish capital region was in complete disarray yesterday due to heavy snowfall ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25156-heavy-snowfall-causes-traffic-chaos-in-helsinki-region.html
Unique albino from Polish zoo named international penguin of the year: Kokosanka, a five-year-old African penguin, was rewarded with a herring cake ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/19/unique-albino-from-polish-zoo-named-international-penguin-of-the-year/
Finland's unemployment rate hits 9% in March: A quarter of a million people were out of work in Finland last month, with youth unemployment climbing to 26 ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
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Spring delay spurs rush in tire shops across Finland: Finland's tire shops are gearing up for a busy period following an unexpected return to winter weather that ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25164-spring-delay-spurs-rush-in-tire-shops-across-finland.html
Monday's papers: Finnish slowdown, crypto taxes and more chilly weather: Finland's economy is growing more slowly now than during the major recession of the ...
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Finland looks to crackdown on gang crime: The government has announced 43 measures it says will reduce youth and gang crime.
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Baltic ringed seals livestream returns — for the final time?: The annual webcast highlights the plight of the endangered species and has helped conservation ...
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Exit from Europe can help Liverpool focus on league, says Klopp: Liverpool's elimination from the Europa League quarter-finals can help them focus on their ...
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Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope
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EU Leaders to Urge ‘Paradigm Shift’ to Reverse European Decline: The European Union’s waning clout versus major geopolitical rivals is sounding alarm bells in ...
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As Measles Spreads Through U.S., Cases In Europe And Central Asia Surge: Alarming measles outbreaks in U.S., Europe And Asia tied to growing vaccine hesitancy ...
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Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra to perform at BBC Proms: The Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra has been selected to perform at the prestigious BBC Proms in ...
helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/25162-sibelius-academy-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-at-bbc-proms.html
Baltic gas pipeline ruptured by Chinese ship back in service after €40m repair job
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China Industry Has Lowest Capacity Utilization Since Covid Hit: China’s factories used less of their potential in the first quarter than at any time since the ...
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Russia behind cyber attacks on Western utilities, security firm says: "It's kind of an escalation in that we're seeing more than just data collection ...
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Statistics Finland: Government's VAT hike will hit low-income earners the hardest
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Fallout 4 was Europe’s best selling game last week, following the TV show’s release
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Russia sets up missile brigade in Karelia in 'adequate response' to Finland joining Nato
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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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Poland Plans to Join Europe’s Iron Dome-Like Air Defense Plan: Poland plans to join a project to develop a European-wide air defense system to deter potential ...
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Ogier wins after last day drama in Croatia: Sebastien Ogier came out on top on a dramatic final day of the Croatia Rally on Sunday with the Toyota part-timer ...
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Tuesday's papers: Nurse gets payout over Migri treatment, workplace attitudes and unpredictable weather
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...
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Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid
- Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.
European countries rebuff Kyiv’s calls for more air defences: Germany has sent two Patriot systems to Ukraine but is reluctant to give more
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Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
Finland’s Stubb says best way to avoid war is to ‘talk less and prepare more’: Sweden and Finland, NATO’s two newest members, have an important role to play in ...
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An adored ostrich at a Kansas zoo has died after swallowing a staff member's keys
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Quick Glance: Karen the Ostrich: Tragic Death from Swallowing Keys at Kansas Zoo
- A “playful” and “beloved” ostrich named Karen has died after swallowing an employee’s keys at a Kansas zoo, officials say.
- Karen was a relatively new addition, having joined the zoo a little over a year ago in March 2023, the zoo reported.
The US and Europe need a strategy for the geopolitical contest over AI: Rising middle powers will play a key role in the struggle for global technological ...
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"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
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Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders | DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...
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Friday's papers: Healthcare cuts, giant daycares and pollen season: It may be cold right now, but soon Finland will have pollen to complain about.
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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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Opera records 63% growth in new users: Opera reported a 63% increase in new monthly users for Opera for iOS in Europe from February to March 2024. In addition, . ...
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What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
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Baby gorilla Jameela bonds with mom in second integration into gorilla troop at new zoo
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Polish and Danish Prime Ministers talk about creating an Iron Dome for Europe: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have ...
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Quick Glance: Discussion on Establishing an Iron Dome for Europe
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discussed the idea of an Iron Dome to protect European cities from air attacks in the event of war.
- Tusk praised Frederiksen's positive response to Poland's proposal to join the project.
- The Iron Dome is an Israeli air defense system often used as a generic term for sky defense systems.
- German Chancellor Scholz previously suggested a pan-European air defense system in 2022, estimating a five-year timeline.
Helsinki boosts civil defense with multi-million euro shelter renovation plan: In light of the current global situation, the City of Helsinki has announced a ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25144-helsinki-boosts-civil-defense-with-multi-million-euro-shelter-renovation-plan.html
Finland's most popular baby names in 2023 — Aino and Eino: Many parents in Finland choose a name for their child that is international, the Digital and ...
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Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan Brothers for Europe tour saga
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APN Podcast: Finland's budget balancing act: All Points North assesses the government's latest round of austerity measures and asks what the spending cuts and ...
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Air New Zealand to buy green fuel from Finland's Neste to meet net-zero targets: Air New Zealand on Monday signed its largest deal for sustainable aviation fuel ...
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NATO drills in Finland are provocative: Russia’s foreign ministry: NATO exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish ...
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Athens turns orange, Helsinki goes white as Europe’s weather springs a surprise: Dust from the Sahara blankets the Greek capital while parts of Finland ...
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic: Helsinki and Tallinn are two great capitals in Northern Europe. Just 50 miles and a two-hour ...
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Wednesday's papers: Biggest budget losers, Pentagon warns Finland and bugs over pesticides
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Climate ruling: questions about the impartiality of the Strasbourg judges: The European Court of Human Rights enjoys enormous prestige. But there are also those ...
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Quick Glance: Climate Ruling: Controversy Surrounding Strasbourg Judges
- The European Court of Human Rights criticizes Switzerland for climate inaction.
- Judges interpret the Human Rights Convention extensively.
- Concerns raised about potential conflicts of interest among judges.
- The political stance of judges remains unknown.
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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Coffee roastery in Finland launches AI-generated blend: An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by ...
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Finland’s relative debt burden grew more than anywhere else in EU in 2023: Finland’s debt-to-GDP ratio increased by 2.3 points to 75.8 per cent between late 2022 ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25153-finland-s-relative-debt-burden-grew-more-than-anywhere-else-in-eu-in-2023.html
Tuesday's papers: VAT rises, deflation worries and burger politics: Finland's general value-added tax (VAT) is rising to 25.5 percent, according to Helsingin ...
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Russia destroys important Ukrainian power plant: Ukraine's electricity supply remains in Russia's crosshairs. An important coal-fired power plant near Kiev was ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/11/ukrainische-stromversorgung-weiter-im-fadenkreuz-russland-zerstort-wichtiges-kraftwerk
CEO in Finland shares how he runs a company in the happiest country: Finland is the happiest place on earth. The CEO of a Helsinki business shares how he manages ...
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"Blend of sweetness and ripe fruit": Finnish roastery has coffee blend designed by AI
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Quick Glance: Finnish Roastery Revolutionizes Coffee Blend with AI
- Finland has the highest coffee consumption globally.
- The 'Kaffa' coffee roastery develops the 'AI-conic' coffee blend with AI.
- The AI creates a balanced blend using four different bean varieties.
- AI opens new perspectives for coffee professionals and taste experiences for coffee enthusiasts.
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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