Finland emerges as the most awarded country in Europe - International recognition in multiple categories
Synopsis by Helsinki Times May 30 23
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Helsinki Times: Finland emerges as the most awarded country in Europe - International recognition in multiple categories
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- 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.
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- Judges interpret the Human Rights Convention extensively.
- Concerns raised about potential conflicts of interest among judges.
- The political stance of judges remains unknown.
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- Experts view the judgment as pivotal for future climate change decisions and emphasize potential global ramifications.
- The decision could impact similar cases worldwide, influencing the climate policies of countries and corporations.
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- Despite the membership declaration, Switzerland retains the freedom to decide its level of participation in ESSI and the ground-to-air defense systems it intends to acquire.
- Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, neutral Switzerland has faced pressure from its European neighbors to support Ukraine militarily by allowing the re-export of Swiss-made armaments.
Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...
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- The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.
- Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.
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Defence chief: Finland may permanently host Nato troops: General Janne Jaakkola, the newly installed Commander of the Finnish Defence forces ...
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European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
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Böhmermann and Schulz on Stermann and Grissemann: Gigantic meeting, slightly tense
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BASF starts layoff process at Finland site after permit problems: Germany's BASF said on Thursday that it has begun the layoff process at its Harjavalta site in ...
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APN Podcast: Finding your Finnish voice: All Points North asks how to overcome linguistic hurdles when speaking Finnish as a foreigner ...
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Finnish president believes it is right to keep border with Russia closed: Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that the Finnish governments decision to ...
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Finland catches up in elder employment, especially among women: While Finland has traditionally lagged behind other Nordic countries in the employment rates of ...
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Survey: Vast majority opposed to food VAT hike: The government is aiming to save billions, and has hinted that doing so could involve raising the value added tax ...
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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 ...
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Finns vacationing longer, changing destinations: Vacationers are making different travel choices than they were before the pandemic.
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Finland to set up rehabilitation service for violent minors: Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (PS) on Tuesday confirmed to Helsingin Sanomat ...
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Friday's papers: Welfare state woes, excessive consumption and an Arctic air mass
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Putin miscalculated on Finland’s border: If Russia wants to intimidate Finland by announcing it’ll avenge the country’s NATO accession with troops on the border ...
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F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe: By 2030, more than 600 F-35s are expected to be operational in Europe.
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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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Finavia announces over 140 international flights for summer 2024: This summer, Finavia is set to connect Finland more extensively to the global stage with over ...
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High-speed trader XTX Markets to build vast data centre in Finland: Move by Alex Gerko’s market maker bucks trend among financial firms to outsource to Big Tech
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Alko profits slump: Finland reserves some types of alcohol sales for the state-owned Alko chain.
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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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Finland's tourism boom: Foreign visitors spend €3.8 billion: In the past year, from March 2023 to February 2024, Finland welcomed a significant influx of foreign ...
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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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More than 1,000 refugees reach Lampedusa in 24 hours: About the - currently quiet - In the Mediterranean, more than 1,000 refugees arrived in Lampedusa in 24 ...
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Find out which Finnish firms receive the biggest public subsidies: Well-known companies are some of the main recipients of taxpayer-funded corporate grants.
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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 ...
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Scientists design avian app for bird lovers: A Finnish university has developed a new tool for birdwatchers in Finland.
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Age perceived as major barrier to employment in Finland, survey finds: A recent survey conducted by YTK Unemployment Fund reveals a significant perception among ...
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Migri boss apologises for staff dissatisfaction: Nearly half of respondents to the Finnish Immigration Service's February well-being survey said they were ...
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Child receives next generation pacemaker in Nordic first: For paediatric patients, fewer than ten such devices have been installed worldwide.
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Surge in economic crime amid financial strain in Finland: Finland has witnessed a record surge in economic crime in 2023, reflecting broader economic challenges ...
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Finland sees rise in boating-related deaths in 2023: Some 34 people lost their lives in Finland last year due to boating accidents.
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Finland enhances workplace protections for pregnant employees with new legislation
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