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Captain of ship that destroyed Balticconnector pipeline appears in Hong Kong court
ERR
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July 5, 2025
The captain of the Chinese vessel Newnew Polar Bear, which damaged the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia in October 2023, appeared before a court in Hong Kong on Friday, Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports. In August...
Finnish women flock to prepare for war, other crises
The Peninsula
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June 27, 2025
Photo used for representational purposes. Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks to the media upon her arrival for the NATO summit of heads of state and government in The Hague on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Kin Cheung / POOL / AFP)...
From Chennai to Helsinki: here is the lowdown on Abilympics
The Hindu
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June 30, 2025
Fifteen new vocational skills will be showcased in the form of contests at the 11th International Abilympics scheduled to be held in Finland in 2027. According to Dr. Jitender Aggarwal, secretary-general of National Abilympic Association of India...
Russian band's Tuska show triggers protests in Helsinki
Helsinki Times
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June 29, 2025
Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail’s performance at the Tuska Festival in Helsinki on Saturday drew protests both inside and outside the festival grounds over allegations of support for Russian state propaganda. Demonstrators gathered...
OSCE PA: 50 years Helsinki Final Act
EUROPE DIPLOMATIC
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June 29, 2025
29.06.2025 Porto, Portugal. Today the 32nd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has started under the theme “Commemorating 50 Years of the Helsinki Final Act: Responding to a New Reality in the OSCE.” Ms. Pia Kauma, president of the...
Helsinki turns to AI to spot e-scooter crashes before they happen
The Next Web
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June 26, 2025
Helsinki has launched a pilot project to test e-scooters equipped with AI-powered sensors that monitor rider behaviour and flag safety risks in real time. Backed by the European Union, the trial involves 40 shared e-scooters from Tier-Dott, one of...
Finnish company suspected of supplying electronics to Russia
Daily Finland
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A Finnish company allegedly supplied electronic goods worth about 2.7 million euros to Russia violating sanctions, said Finnish Customs in a press release on Thursday. The authority is investigating into the incident of supplying different goods...
Finnish company supplied Russian military industry with electronics under the guise of tourism
The Odessa Journal
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A Finnish company based in North Karelia is at the center of a large-scale criminal investigation over the export of sanctioned electronics to Russia, as reported by Yle. According to Finnish Customs, the company exported components worth €2.7...
Finnish fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Hua Hin
ScandAsia
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June 26, 2025
A Finnish man wanted in Norway for murder and large-scale drug trafficking has been arrested in Hua Hin, Thailand, following an undercover operation by Thai immigration police. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Daniel Reijo Karvonen, was the...
Tens of thousands rally for equality in Helsinki Pride parade
Helsinki Times
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June 29, 2025
Tens of thousands of people marched through central Helsinki on Saturday in a peaceful and colourful Pride parade celebrating equality and human rights. Participants gathered at Senate Square at noon before setting off along a route that included...
Finnish government considers individual sanctions for cartel conduct
Global Competition Review
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The Finnish government has launched a review into the possible introduction of individual sanctions for cartel involvement, but local experts have questioned the impact the proposal will have on enforcement. Register for limited access Register to...
Helsinki neighbourhood grocery struggles with shoplifters as booze, vitamins vanish
Yle Uutiset
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June 26, 2025
Shoplifting cases in the Finnish capital have increased by 60 percent in a year, according to the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce. Mikko Karmakka, who runs the K-Market on Iso Roobertinkatu in downtown Helsinki, has noticed the change. "Yes,...
Finnish "wooden art" firm suspected of supplying electronics to Russia
Yle Uutiset
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June 26, 2025
Customs authorities say the company previously focused on wooden art and tourism, with no exports at all. The main suspect's son served as an officer in the Russian army. Open image viewer Finnish Customs is investigating this as a case of...
Finnish media outlet discovers how Russia continues to obtain spare parts for its civil aviation
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Getty Images Finnish public broadcaster Yle has conducted an investigation into how Russia continues to obtain spare parts for Western civil aircraft in its fleet despite sanctions. Source: Yle's article dated 26 June, as reported by...
Soccer-Mjelde hails Hegerberg as Norway seek to advance at Women's Euro
The Malaysian Star
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July 5, 2025
(Reuters) -Norway defender Maren Mjelde had no issue handing over the captain's armband to Ada Hegerberg ahead of the Women's Euros, and the striker responded by scoring a vital equaliser in their side's 2-1 Group A win over hosts Switzerland that...
Thunderstorm hits Helsinki as heavy rain and winds sweep southern Finland
Yle Uutiset
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June 29, 2025
During the morning, lightning strikes also caused several fires in Satakunta and Pirkanmaa. Open image viewer Rain systems hit Oulu during a football match on Saturday night. Image: Janne Körkkö / Yle A powerful thunderstorm swept through Helsinki...
These are world’s 10 largest navies, number 8 will surprise you, India not in top 5, Pakistan is at...
India.com
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July 5, 2025
Home News These are world’s 10 largest navies, number 8 will surprise you, India not in top 5, Pakistan is at… Countries with coastal border are rapidly increasing their naval power. New Delhi: Naval power plays an important role in increasing the...
Los Niños Primero adopting Finnish play-based learning
Reporter Newspapers - Georgia
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June 29, 2025
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Finnish MPs fret over Nato funding bump
Yle Uutiset
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June 26, 2025
While the MPs disagreed over how to finance increased spending, they all said Finland needs to invest more in its defence capabilities. Open image viewer Image: Patrick van Emst / AOP Finnish MPs voiced concern on Yle TV's A-studio talk show about...
Sandy beach near Bristol has wood-fired sauna and dreamiest sea view
Bristol Post
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July 5, 2025
Not far from Bristol is some of the worst's most stunning coastline, both across the South West and also over in Wales. Wales offers a range of sandy beaches, hidden bays and pebble-strewn shores with crystal-clear waters for swimming. From...