From Finland to Bethlehem: Christmas celebrations taking place around the world

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Apr 22

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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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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Apr 23

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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Apr 19

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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Apr 23

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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Apr 18

Finland to extend residency requirements for new citizens: The right-wing government's programme included commitments to tighten immigration rules ...

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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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Apr 10

Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work

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Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.

In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.

The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.

The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.

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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 ...

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Apr 22

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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Apr 22

Baltic gas pipeline ruptured by Chinese ship back in service after €40m repair job

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Apr 21

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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Apr 19

Statistics Finland: Government's VAT hike will hit low-income earners the hardest

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Apr 16

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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Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets

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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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Apr 22

Russia sets up missile brigade in Karelia in 'adequate response' to Finland joining Nato

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Apr 11

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.

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Apr 21

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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Apr 19

Fact check: Biden makes false and misleading claims during Pennsylvania campaign swing

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Apr 23

Tuesday's papers: Nurse gets payout over Migri treatment, workplace attitudes and unpredictable weather

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Apr 15

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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Apr 13

Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...

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Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community

Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.

She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.

Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.

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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.

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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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Apr 10

Paul Simon to play for Japan's Kishida, Bidens at White House state dinner: Musician Paul Simon will play for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his wife ...

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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast

Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House

Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan

Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner

Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA

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Apr 16

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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Apr 07

Gallery: Spring arrives in Finland: These images sent in by the public capture Finland's transition from winter to spring.

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Apr 19

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 ...

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Apr 15

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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Apr 18

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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Apr 17

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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Apr 17

Wednesday's papers: Biggest budget losers, Pentagon warns Finland and bugs over pesticides

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Apr 15

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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Apr 10

Early radio helped make composer Jean Sibelius an international star: The Finnish master wrote more than 550 original works in his life — the most famous of ...

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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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Apr 24

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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Apr 16

Earned almost 620,000 dollars: Joe and Jill Biden publish their tax return: The Biden couple earned a six-figure sum last year - the majority of which was Joe ...

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Apr 15

Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden earned $619,976 in 2023 ...

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Apr 16

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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Apr 20

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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Apr 10

Finnish startups blast government's proposals concerning foreign specialists: Startups in Finland are worried about plans to force specialists out of the country ...

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Apr 15

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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Apr 11

US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...

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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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Apr 23

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 ...

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Apr 12

Estonia: Russia used nationals abroad to sow discontent over Finland's border closures

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Apr 20

"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.

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Apr 07

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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Apr 11

Defence chief: Finland may permanently host Nato troops: General Janne Jaakkola, the newly installed Commander of the Finnish Defence forces ...

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Apr 15

Inflation drops to 2.2% in March: The latest inflation figures reflect a long-term downward trend in consumer prices.

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Apr 16

Bidens report nearly $620K in income, Harris and her husband report over $450K: President Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a combined income of $619 ...

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Apr 18

Unregistered dog days are over as inspections begin: Dog owners can be fined hundreds of euros if they have not registered their pets with the Finnish Food ...

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Apr 16

ECB rate cut in June assumes no inflation setbacks, Finland's Rehn says

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Apr 10

Biden's strategy to reach tuned-out voters: Content over crowds: President Joe Biden’s recent battleground state campaign tour didn’t draw major crowds ...

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Apr 19

Finnish government approves tougher immigration provisions: The bills, for example, are set to introduce stricter requirements for international protection ...

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Patsy Cline Tribute at Ryman Draws Jill Biden, Wynonna, Pet Benatar: 'Walkin' After Midnight,' a tribute to Patsy Cline filmed for PBS at the ...

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Apr 16

Lasipalatsi Square reopens with festive May Day celebrations: Helsinki's Lasipalatsi district has unveiled a vibrant lineup of events to celebrate the reopening ...

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Apr 05

Jill Biden privately expressed concern about Gaza to Joe Biden, the president revealed in meeting with Muslim leaders

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Quick Glance: Jill Biden privately expressed concern about Gaza to Joe Biden in meeting with Muslim leaders

President Joe Biden shared a conversation with Muslim leaders regarding Gaza involving Jill Biden.

The First Lady expressed concerns over attending a meeting due to backlash against Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

Jill Biden urged the President to stop the violence in a recent conversation.

The Bidens are concerned about civilian casualties and are urging Israel to enhance civilian safety measures.

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Yes, Biden is really running in November. But a lot of voters say they doubt it: Some people feel he's too old. Others think there's a plan afoot to swap in a ...

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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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Monday's papers: Following the money, Russian threats and cool Finns: As budget talks kick off, Helsingin Sanomat asks why Finland needs to keep borrowing money.

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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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Apr 23

Rising melanoma cases in Finland prompt calls for enhanced sun protection: Melanoma incidence in Finland is on the rise, particularly among the younger ...

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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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Apr 08

Finns vacationing longer, changing destinations: Vacationers are making different travel choices than they were before the pandemic.

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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...

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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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Howie Carr: This week’s biggest loser in the Biden White House: The jostling for Dumbest Comment of the week has been particularly stiff of late, for some reason ...

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How do Finland's labour market reforms stack up against the other Nordic nations?

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Suomi.fi mobile app update set to enhance user experience with improved security: On April 22, 2024, the Digital and Population Data Services Agency will release ...

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Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary sentenced to month in prison : A Florida woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary in 2020 was sentenced to one month in prison ...

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Megyn Kelly Confuses Guests by Comparing the Bidens to News Story About Brazilian Woman and Her Uncle’s Corpse | Video

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Apr 16

First peek: Finland's 2024 baby box: The 2024 edition of the free maternity package contains nearly 40 products.

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Limiting migration: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki has registered that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa ...

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Summer jobs few and far between this year: The number of available summer positions has decreased significantly compared to last year ...

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Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...

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How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most?: EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an ...

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Apr 12

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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The EU needs to get its trade mojo back, say Sweden and Finland : Nordic nations urge Brussels to get on and do trade deals — and not to tie them to its ...

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From Finland to Bethlehem: Christmas celebrations taking place around the world: