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Investors cautious about Nordics’ NATO ‘grey period’
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Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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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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Statistics Finland: Government's VAT hike will hit low-income earners the hardest
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense: NATO defense ministers have promised Ukraine early air defense support. The Ukrainian President had ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-luftverteidigung-hilfe-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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 to extend residency requirements for new citizens: The right-wing government's programme included commitments to tighten immigration rules ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084424
Three injured in suspected knife attack in central Sweden: At least three people have been injured in a suspected knife attack which took place in broad daylight ...
thelocal.se/20240419/three-injured-in-suspected-knife-attack-in-central-sweden
US elections: Conservative revolution expected if Trump wins: In a "PRO Global" series, the NZZ wants to show what consequences a second US presidency of Donald ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/falls-donald-trump-gewinnt-ist-die-weltordnung-bedroht-ld.1825041
Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-ukraine-beitritt-krieg-russland-100.html
Putin is already working on a “mass army of Soviet proportions”: Is Putin really attacking NATO? In the Baltics, this is not an abstract fear ...
focus.de/politik/nato-general-ueber-bedrohung-im-baltikum-putin-arbeitet-bereits-an-einer-massenarmee-sowjetischen-ausmasses_id_259871992.html
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will provide further help with air defense +++
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Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240418-poland-s-president-becomes-latest-leader-to-visit-donald-trump
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Netherlands provide Ukraine with €200 million for air defence : More than €200,000 had been allocated for the delivery of air defence and artillery shells to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452048/
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 ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25140-suomi-fi-mobile-app-update-set-to-enhance-user-experience-with-improved-security.html
Air alarm in Kiev: Robert Habeck in the hotel shelter: After an air raid alarm in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Federal Minister of Economics and Vice Chancellor ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/krieg_ukraine/luftalarm-in-kiew-robert-habeck-im-hotel-schutzkeller_aid-110963823
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...
ft.com/content/2047a8d3-3b6b-485a-bcfa-f42ae8e352ee
Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
spiegel.de/ausland/migration-abschottung-von-russland-finnland-macht-dicht-a-5bdbce37-e4cd-4a9f-9f26-370e16fc23b5
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
South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
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 ...
politico.eu/article/the-eu-needs-get-its-trade-mojo-back-say-sweden-and-finland/
Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion: The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240419-sweden-ramps-up-security-for-eurovision-amid-outcry-over-israel-s-inclusion
Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/selenskyj-nato-niederlage-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
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
EU to consider Poland's defense spending in deficit limit, Polish finance minister says
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-consider-polands-defense-spending-deficit-limit-polish-finance-minister-says-2024-04-18/
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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Russia may be ready to attack NATO in 5 to 8 years, German official says: Russia could be ready militarily to attack NATO countries in five to eight years’ time ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-may-be-ready-to-attack-nato-in-5-to-8-years-german-official-says
Editorial: NATO needs to aim for global stability as alliance turns 75 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0op/024000c
Sweden's Social Democrats call for ban on new free schools: Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have called for a total ban on the establishment of new ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedens-social-democrats-call-for-ban-on-new-free-schools
Ukraine appeals to G7, NATO for help strengthening air defenses amid Russian attacks
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/ukraine-appeals-to-g7-nato-for-help-strengthening-air-defenses-amid-russian-attacks
Argentina asks to join Nato as President Milei seeks more prominent role: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41377702.html
“The operations on NATO’s eastern flank have a very serious background”: At the handover of brigade command, the Nordkurier spoke to the two generals Nawrat and ...
nordkurier.de/regional/neubrandenburg/die-einsaetze-an-der-nato-ostflanke-haben-einen-sehr-ernsten-hintergrund-2452392
Nearly 200 motorcyclists and 36 moped riders died in traffic accidents over the past decade in Finland
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25138-nearly-200-motorcyclists-and-36-moped-riders-died-in-traffic-accidents-over-the-past-decade-in-finland.html
Thursday's papers: Finnish children on phones, Olympic uniform designs, and rage-inducing Finglish
yle.fi/a/74-20084309
How to get your money back if you've been paying too much rent in Sweden: The cost of sublets in Sweden has soared over the past decade, so what should you do if ...
thelocal.se/20200110/how-do-i-claim-money-back-if-ive-been-paying-too-much-rent-in-sweden
Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant: maintenance extended due to new defects: The new EPR in Olkiluoto was actually supposed to be back online on April 8th ...
heise.de/news/AKW-Olkiluoto-3-Wartung-wegen-neuer-Maengel-verlaengert-9685434.html
A NATO state said it can buy Patriots for Ukraine from other countries: Ukraine desperately needs more air-defense systems, including Patriots ...
businessinsider.com/a-nato-state-said-it-can-buy-patriots-for-ukraine-from-other-countries-2024-4
Estonian Defence Forces chief adamant Estonia would win war against Russia: General Martin Herem, Commander of Estonias Defence Forces, firmly believes that if ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451864/
Non-stop from New York to Stockholm, Sweden for only $383 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from New York to Stockholm, Sweden for only $383 roundtrip with ...
secretflying.com/posts/new-york-stockholm-sweden-340-roundtrip/
Dispute at Fridays for Future: Climate strike? This time without us: The German branch of Fridays for Future foregoes major promotions - This also has to do with ...
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‘Unique’ 500-year-old chest — intended for battle — found on shipwreck in Sweden: Divers, archaeologists explored Gribshunden shipwreck sunk in 1495 & found ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/world/article287833105.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
New Gladbach song: Swedish star with strange confession of love: A certainly strange but at the same time flattering gesture for Gladbach fans ...
gladbachlive.de/news/neuer-gladbach-song-schweden-star-mit-kuriosem-liebesbekenntnis-779200
Stabbed with a screwdriver: man arrested in Osnabrück: A man is said to have stabbed a Senegalese man on the train to Bramsche. The investigators from a ...
noz.de/lokales/bramsche/artikel/mit-schraubenzieher-zugestochen-mann-in-osnabrueck-festgenommen-46856840
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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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Finland to stop paying pension top-ups to recipients abroad: The government has ruled that a supplement to the lowest pensions is a social benefit now limited ...
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Rauniot - Official Release Gameplay Trailer - IGN: Rauniot is available now on PC (via Steam PC, GOG, and GMG). Watch the launch trailer for Rauniot to see ...
ign.com/videos/rauniot-official-release-gameplay-trailer
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
THL research: Fewer people gamble, but more of them are problem gamblers: Fresh research suggests that more than 150,000 people in Finland suffer from gambling ...
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Friday's papers: Kela threats, stolen Finnish skulls and lottery odds: Finnish papers report that some Finnish skulls used for race science in Sweden are finally ...
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This Law Firm Is Slashing Paid Parental Leave: Hello, and welcome back to the Equality newsletter. I’m Claire Suddath, a senior writer for Bloomberg News’ ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/this-law-firm-is-slashing-paid-parental-leave
2024 U18 Men's Worlds Insider | Finding a Rhythm: Follow along with Team USA's journey at the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship
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From Świnoujście to Sweden by ferry: Information about providers and prices: It's almost a stone's throw from the island of Usedom to Sweden: through the Swine ...
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Rügen: Fast ferry Skåne Jet is still in Sassnitz harbor after accident: After the “Skåne Jet” accident, the fast ferry connection to Sweden has been interrupted ...
ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-ruegen/ruegen/ruegen-schnellfaehre-skane-jet-liegt-nach-unfall-noch-im-sassnitzer-hafen-DMG47I34QBGMDCPJ4WM2CMSUAE.html
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Europe Car Sales Drop in March as EV Weakness Persists: Passenger-car sales in Europe fell 2.8% in March as automakers including Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/europe-car-sales-drop-in-march-as-ev-weakness-persists
Swedish word of the day: ockerhyra: You'll want to be aware of this word, and what it represents, when apartment-hunting in Sweden.
thelocal.se/20210120/swedish-word-of-the-day-ockerhyra
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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Liberian Anti-Corruption Dialogue Backed by Swedish Support: Urgent Calls for Increased Funding and Domestic Revenue Audit
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Sweden becomes 38th country to join Artemis Accords: Sweden became the 38th country to sign the Artemis Accords on Tuesday. Currently, the United States ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/sweden-signs-artemis-accords-9277354/
Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16: Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68841275
Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Swedish Homebuilding May Be on Brink of Recovery, Data Shows: Sweden’s worst slump in home construction in more than three decades is over for now ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/swedish-homebuilding-may-be-on-brink-of-recovery-data-shows
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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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"It's really indescribable": 19-year-old Lian Bichsel from Solothurn is sensationally on course for a championship in Sweden - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Wednesday's papers: Biggest budget losers, Pentagon warns Finland and bugs over pesticides
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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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Germany appeals to EU, NATO to bolster Ukraine’s starved air defenses: Germany has appealed to the European Union and NATO member states to bolster Ukraine’s air ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/germany-appeals-to-eu-nato-to-bolster-ukraine-s-starved-air-defenses
Aino and Eino top the list of Finland's favorite baby names in 2023: In 2023, Finnish parents favored the names Aino and Eino for their newborns ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25125-aino-and-eino-top-the-list-of-finland-s-favorite-baby-names-in-2023.html
Patriots for Ukraine: Baerbock and Pistorius write to NATO allies: Ukraine urgently needs better air defense. The federal government is also looking for Patriot ...
faz.net/aktuell/ukraine/patriots-fuer-die-ukraine-baerbock-und-pistorius-schreiben-an-nato-verbuendete-19660460.html
Finland catches up in elder employment, especially among women: While Finland has traditionally lagged behind other Nordic countries in the employment rates of ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25126-finland-catches-up-in-elder-rmployment-especially-among-women.html
Age perceived as major barrier to employment in Finland, survey finds: A recent survey conducted by YTK Unemployment Fund reveals a significant perception among ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25136-age-perceived-as-major-barrier-to-employment-in-finland-survey-finds.html
Finland Unveils €3 Billion Austerity Package to Halt Debt Growth: Finland’s government agreed on a €3 billion ($3.2 billion) of additional austerity measures ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/finland-unveils-3-billion-austerity-package-to-halt-debt-growth
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The "Patriot" problem: Why it takes so long to produce Patriot missiles - and how Iran's attack from Israel is changing the debate in Ukraine.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-patriot-mangel-1.6560036
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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Ukraine loss would make it easier for Russia to threaten NATO: analyst: If Russia defeats Ukraine, a possibility if it doesn't get help, NATO may find itself ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-loss-russia-could-more-easily-threaten-nato-analyst-2024-4
Lasipalatsi Square reopens with festive May Day celebrations: Helsinki's Lasipalatsi district has unveiled a vibrant lineup of events to celebrate the reopening ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25124-lasipalatsi-square-reopens-with-festive-may-day-celebrations.html
Zelenskyy: NATO countries helped protect Israel though it, like Ukraine, is not an Alliance member
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451453/
'Benny is always very kind': Foreigners' top encounters with Swedish celebrities: We asked The Local's readers to tell us of a time they met a Swedish ...
thelocal.se/20240416/benny-is-always-very-kind-foreigners-top-encounters-with-swedish-celebrities
First peek: Finland's 2024 baby box: The 2024 edition of the free maternity package contains nearly 40 products.
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Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to block Russian strikes, Zelenskyy says: The Ukrainian president argued Iran’s attack on Israel demonstrated that Western ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/ukraine-ran-out-of-missiles-to-block-russian-strikes-zelenskyy-says
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