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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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Overcoming Finnish language fears one step at a time — "If you don't speak, you won't learn"
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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.
Would you pass the YKI test? Try Yle's learning pack and find out: Passing the YKI test and obtaining the language certificate is a mandatory step on the road to ...
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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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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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/chinese-president-xi-to-visit-hungary-on-may-8-10-minister-says
APN Podcast: How to make friends and influence people in Finland: This week's episode looks into finding Finnish friends.
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Finnish researchers: Soil microbes could be added to dietary recommendations: A research team found that soil microbes are missing from the diet and the guts of ...
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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
Government proposals for health care cuts kindle widespread concerns: In some cases, the government appears to not even know what it has decided, Ilmo Keskimäki ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25159-government-proposals-for-health-care-cuts-kindle-widespread-concerns.html
Vandals target Ukrainian flag in Finnish city twice in one week - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/26/vandals-target-ukrainian-flag-in-finnish-city-twice-in-one-week/
Finnish Film Affair appoints new head of industry: Hasan joins from Gutsy Animations.
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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.
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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Goodbye Lenin — Tampere museum commemorating Soviet revolutionary to close: A new museum called Nootti — the Finnish word for a diplomatic correspondence between ...
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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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Photo gallery: Once upon a Finnish snowstorm — in late April: Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen says there will be little snow left on the ground by May.
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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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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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Former Finnish ministers call for EU action on Gaza, cite possible Israeli war crimes
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25158-former-finnish-ministers-call-for-eu-action-on-gaza-cite-possible-israeli-war-crimes.html
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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Police issue knife warning after TikTok challenge: Schools in different parts of the country sent messages to parents via the Wilma messaging system ...
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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
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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It is ‘not appropriate’ for election candidates to present radio shows - media regulator
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'Seagull Boy', nine, wins European screeching competition: Cooper started doing seagull impressions after being nipped by one of the birds.
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Stubb in Sweden: "The post-Cold War period has ended": President Stubb has begun a two-day trip to Sweden, his first state visit since taking office ...
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Justice minister Meri accused of meddling in panels on judicial independence and racism
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Court strikes off Blue-Black Movement from Finland's party register: The far-right party was added to the register in 2022.
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Tuesday's papers: Nurse gets payout over Migri treatment, workplace attitudes and unpredictable weather
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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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Two-day strike shuts down private schools and daycares: The industrial action impacts some 19,000 pupils.
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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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Finnish lawyers and judges call for review of political steering: The calls follow reports about the actions taken by Minister of Justice Leena Meri (PS) ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25157-finnish-lawyers-and-judges-call-for-review-of-political-steering.html
Baltic gas pipeline ruptured by Chinese ship back in service after €40m repair job
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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.
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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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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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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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.
Publicly funded sterilisation on Finland's budget chopping block: Around 2,900 sterilisation procedures were carried out in Finland in 2022 — with more than 2 ...
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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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HS: Finnish government shifts focus of culture funding toward commercialisation, innovation
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25154-hs-finnish-government-shifts-focus-of-culture-funding-toward-commercialisation-innovation.html
Finnish President Stubb announces family cat's death: "It is a sad week for our family. Our dear Nala has passed away," Stubb said in a post on Instagram.
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Problems delay OL3 reactor restart by 6 days: Olkiluoto 3 was taken offline at the beginning of last month for annual maintenance.
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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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Fallout 4 was Europe’s best selling game last week, following the TV show’s release
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Workplace old age discrimination starts at 50, professor says: "Age discrimination cases need to be brought to court... but that's not enough ...
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Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...
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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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Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen hopeful Ukraine will get defence aid in time: The US Congress is expected to soon vote on a new military package for Ukraine ...
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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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Finland's households turn to Bitcoin mining to heat homes: A new project in Finland is turning energy from mining Bitcoin into energy to heat homes during the ...
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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
Supercell’s Squad Busters soft launches today with over 100,000 Google Play downloads
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Court convicts famous Finnish YouTuber in tax trial: Paqpa is one of the most popular Finnish-language channels on YouTube.
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Record number of Finnish SMEs report poor financial health: A recent Entrepreneurial Poll reveals a significant downturn in the financial well-being of small and ...
helsinkitimes.fi/business/25146-record-number-of-finnish-smes-report-poor-financial-health.html
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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Ombudsman: Some collective labour agreements may be discriminatory: Finland's equality ombudsman says it suspects some labour agreements violate legislation ...
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Architect sought for Helsinki museum to replace failed Guggenheim proposal: A competition has been launched for Finland’s New Museum of Architecture and Design ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/new-museum-of-architecture-and-design-helsinki
2024 U18 Men's Worlds Insider | Off the Ice, Into the Water: Follow along with Team USA's journey at the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship
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Slash and shoot your way through a procedural bug hole in Ants Took My Eyeball: Of all the things to take...
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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
What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment: King Charles is returning to public events after making encouraging progress in his ...
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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate outside France's Sciences Po university
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Nadal excited by prospect of partnering Alcaraz at Paris Olympics: Rafa Nadal said it would be exciting to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris ...
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Quick Glance: Encounter between Darwin Blanch and Rafael Nadal in Madrid
- Darwin Blanch will make his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open against Rafael Nadal.
- Blanch has lived in four countries and speaks four languages.
- Under coach Francisco Penalva, he has improved significantly and is part of the ATP's Next Gen Accelerator Programme.
- Alcaraz believes Blanch's match against Nadal will aid his development, encouraging him to enjoy the experience and gain valuable lessons.
US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support: Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this ...
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Russia Oil Refining Curbed as Maintenance Follows Drone Strikes: Russia’s oil-processing rates remain under pressure as refineries, which have barely recovered ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russia-oil-refining-curbed-as-maintenance-follows-drone-strikes
Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: German Exit from Nuclear Energy: Ideology Over Pragmatism
- During an energy crisis, green ministries in Germany pushed through the nuclear energy phaseout, disregarding warnings and prioritizing ideological goals over energy security.
- Internal communications reveal that high-ranking green officials ignored and twisted facts to advance the nuclear phaseout, even if it raised safety concerns.
- The origins of the energy transition were not primarily focused on climate change but aimed to eliminate nuclear energy and transition to renewables and coal.
- The decommissioned nuclear power plants now serve as monuments to a green misstep that led Germany into an energy policy tragedy, potentially hindering the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Europe's Annual Weather Report Highlights Floods, Wildfires, Heat in 2023: The continent, which is warming faster than any other region on the planet ...
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Possible espionage for China: Krah's office accessed secret documents in the trade committee
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Quick Glance: Krah's Office Obtained Sensitive Data in Trade Committee for China
- Maximilian Krah's office, an AfD politician in the EU Parliament, accessed sensitive data in the Trade Committee.
- An employee of Krah was arrested on suspicion of leaking internal information to a Chinese intelligence agency.
- There were multiple requests from Krah's office for documents classified as sensitive or restricted, but none for confidential papers.
- The EU Parliament is internally investigating due to limited information from national intelligence services, and there are probes into possible payments to EU parliamentarians from Russia.
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to be tried in Romania on rape and trafficking charges
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate ridiculed for claiming having sex with women is gay
- Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it’s “gay” for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
- The controversial statement sparked various reactions, with some speculating it as his way of coming out.
- Tate, currently detained in Romania awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, will be extradited to the UK after his trial to face additional sex charges. He denies all allegations.
US: If China won't act, we will - Blinken: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
Taylor Swift beats Beatles in race to 12th UK number one album: Taylor Swift topped the British music charts on Friday with "The Tortured Poets Department" ...
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After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD: It is the second scandal involving the AfD, in which authoritarian regimes are said to be involved ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/26/ist-das-europa-parlament-von-spionage-bedroht-experte-warnt-vor-afd
Lawsuit over cover: AfD politician Krah is no longer allowed to sell his book: Because he did not respect the usage rights for a picture of the Maulbronn ...
spiegel.de/politik/baden-wuerttemberg-afd-politiker-maximilian-krah-darf-sein-buch-nicht-mehr-verkaufen-a-45a61a9c-9cbd-4475-815d-7dc57b8a9053
Quick Glance: State Halts Sale of AfD Politician's Book
- The state of Baden-Württemberg has halted the sale of a book by AfD politician Maximilian Krah due to a photo of Maulbronn Monastery on the cover.
- The state court in Karlsruhe ruled in favor of the state's injunction as images from the monastery were used without permission from the owner.
- There is ongoing scrutiny to ensure the book is not being sold. Krah and another AfD politician are under scrutiny for possible ties to pro-Russian networks and espionage.
- Krah is the AfD's lead candidate for the European elections, while one of his staff members was arrested for alleged spying for China.
Television SRF: How editor-in-chief Brenn whitewashes the institution: Never before have so many complaints been received against Swiss television as last year ...
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Quick Glance: SRF: Tristan Brenn and the Challenges of Criticism
- Tristan Brenn, the sixth Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Television, is relatively unknown.
- In a decade, Brenn has not authored any content but primarily serves as an 'explanatory figure'.
- He defends SRF against criticism, emphasizes the correctness of the coverage, and excludes absurd views.
- Despite increasing complaints about SRF, Brenn attributes them to external factors and highlights the low number of supported complaints.
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