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Chinese, Finnish youths play football friendlies in Arctic Finland
Xinhua News Agency
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ROVANIEMI, Finland, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Youth football teams from China and Finland played friendly matches on Wednesday in Rovaniemi, the Arctic "hometown of Santa Claus," as part of a cultural and sports exchange program. Two under-12 teams from...
Finnair cancels 80 flights on July 4 due to Helsinki Airport strike
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Finnair will cancel around 80 flights on Friday, July 4, due to a planned industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport, which will disrupt all essential ground services. The cancellations will affect about 8,000...
Finland in discussions with US over sale of used icebreaker
Janes
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Finnish multi-purpose icebreaker Fennica , operated by Arctia. (Arctia) Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has confirmed to Janes that discussions with the US are ongoing about the possible sale of at least one Finnish...
The EIB Group and Finnvera will support Finnish exports to Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, and Finnvera, Finland’s export credit agency, are launching a €30 million pilot project to support Finnish exports to Ukraine. This was reported by Ukraine’s...
Finnish company suspected of fraud with bulletproof vests for Ukraine
Babel
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The Finnish National Criminal Police suspects a Finnish company of fraud in the supply of bulletproof vests to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the investigation, the quality of 5 000 bulletproof vests did not meet the declared quality....
Strawberry season begins with high prices in Helsinki
Helsinki Times
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July 2, 2025
Strawberry harvests have started across Southern Finland following a cool and rainy start to summer. Prices remain high, especially in Helsinki, according to sellers in several cities. Market vendors in the capital are charging between €10 and €12...
Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact
Kyiv Post
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July 4, 2025
Finnish President Alexander Stubb approved the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines, citing a “deteriorated security situation.” Finland’s decision will take effect six months after it...
Finland unveils forest growth plan to meet climate goals
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
HELSINKI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Finland has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to boost forest growth and restore the carbon sink capacity of its woodlands, in a bid to meet national climate targets and strengthen long-term forest resilience, the Ministry...
Finnish bulletproof vest supplier under criminal investigation over Ukraine deal
Helsinki Times
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July 1, 2025
A Finnish company is under investigation for serious financial crimes related to a contract to supply bulletproof vests to the Ukrainian military, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP). The €5.7 million deal, signed with...
Housing aid cuts to hit 150,000 Finnish students from August
Helsinki Times
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July 2, 2025
A major overhaul of Finland’s student housing aid system will take effect in August, cutting support for around 150,000 students. Those renting from parents will see the sharpest drops. The reform shifts students from the general housing allowance...
Finnish company suspected of supplying poor-quality body armour to Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Finnish police on Facebook The Central Criminal Police Department of Finland suspects that a Finnish company has been supplying poor-quality body armour to the Ukrainian defence forces. Source: European Pravda, citing a police...
Finnish Police Investigate Fraud in Body Armor Contract for Ukraine
Mezha
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July 1, 2025
The Central Criminal Police of Finland has launched an investigation into a local company suspected of fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. This is related to a contract for the supply of bulletproof vests to the Ministry of Defense of...
Delayed harvest drives up Finnish strawberry prices
Fresh Plaza
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July 2, 2025
Due to Finland's cool and rainy beginning to summer, domestic strawberries have been in short supply, and their prices have been relatively high. However, relief is on the horizon for Finland's many strawberry fans, as harvests have started in...
Helsinki appeal court convicts two HS journalists of treason
Yle Uutiset
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July 1, 2025
The journalists were accused of unlawfully publishing and attempting to publish classified military intelligence tied to Finland's national security. Open image viewer Helsingin Sanomat journalists Tuomo Pietiläinen ja Laura Halminen. Image: Jani...
Yggdrasil expands into Finnish market via Fruity Entertainment integration
Gambling Insider
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The agreement brings Yggdrasil’s proprietary titles and YG Masters content to new Finnish brands Kaahaus and Spinnaus. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Yggdrasil content now live with Fruity Entertainment’s Kaahaus and Spinnaus - Finnish players gain...
Finnish Exporters Push for EU Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs
Famagusta Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Home World Finnish Exporters Push for EU Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — More than half of Finnish export companies want the European Union to introduce retaliatory tariffs against the United States, according to a recent...
Major reform slashes housing aid for thousands of Finnish students
Yle Uutiset
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July 2, 2025
A significant drop in housing support is set to affect many Finnish students from August, with those renting from their parents among the hardest hit. One of them is chemistry student Inka Kuusjärvi, who lives in Turku. Her housing benefit will...
Gold Standard remains undefeated at 5-0, Finnish coat right behind them
The Daily Mining Gazette - Michigan
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Finnish Coat's Clea Ollanketo is greeted at home after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of game against Old Bats of Michigan Made Monday at the Boneyard in Lake Linden. (Eddie O’Neill/For the Gazette) LAKE LINDEN — The ladies from Gold...
Finnish MoD Looks to Purchase SAR Satellites From Iceye
Defense Daily
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June 30, 2025
Iceye Dwell Fine image of Helsinki, Finland. Photo: Iceye The Finnish Ministry of Defenseis looking to purchase satellites from Iceye for intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space, under a new letter of intent announced June 27. The...
Helsinki Airport warns: strike will impact air transport in July
AvioNews
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June 30, 2025
Repercussions on certain ground handling operations are causing flight cancellations and possible delays. The strike is also scheduled for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23 The Finnish union Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced a workers' strike...