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Finland backs Nokia bid to host EU AI gigafactory

Helsinki Times · July 5, 2025

The Finnish government has formally backed a proposal led by Nokia to establish one of the European Union’s planned AI gigafactories in Finland. The move follows the European Commission’s launch of the InvestAI initiative, aimed at generating €200...

Political Repression in Russia in June 2025

Kyiv Post · July 5, 2025

On the basis of the research of the Russian association OVD-Info, we have identified 30 cases of Russian citizens sentenced for political reasons to effective prison terms from 1 to 22 years (almost 270 years in total) in June 2025 and serving...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules

Daily Record & Sunday Mail · July 5, 2025

Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...

HELSINKI FINAL ACT-50: OSCE PA PORTO DECLARATION

EUROPE DIPLOMATIC · July 5, 2025

Porto 03.07.2025 Amid historic commemoration of the OSCE’s 50th anniversary the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly called for all OSCE participating States to recommit to the spirit of co-operation that inspired the signing of the Helsinki Final Act in...

India now 4th most equal country in world, says government

The Hindu Business Line · July 5, 2025

India ranks fourth most equal country in the world, government said in Saturday, quoting World Bank data. In a report, the government highlighted that India’s Gini score improved to 25.5 in Fiscal Year 2022-23 from 28.8 of 2011-12. The Gini Index...

Cocaine use linked to strokes among under-30s in Helsinki hospitals

Helsinki Times · July 5, 2025

Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) has treated its first cases of drug-induced cerebrovascular incidents linked to recreational cocaine use. Neurologist Marjaana Tiainen confirmed that a small number of young adults, all under 30, suffered strokes...

How can Finland's forests soak up more emissions? The forestry ministry has a plan

Yle Uutiset · July 5, 2025

The announcement came after a week of internal dispute within the government over measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Open image viewer An aerial image taken in May of a clear-cut forest property in Teisko, Pirkanmaa, owned by the Tampere...

The Most Popular Airbus A330 Routes From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Simple Flying · July 5, 2025

When most aviation enthusiasts hear "Seattle," their thoughts often drift toward Boeing's sprawling factories in Everett or Renton, not Airbus jets. Yet in an ironic twist, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has become a stronghold for one of...

Preview: Norway Women vs Finland Women - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Women's European Championship clash between Norway Women and Finland Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Norway Women and Finland Women will both be targeting back-to-back victories when they...

Shock as Governor Bii left out of suspect list in foreign scholarship scandal

The Standard ·

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr.Jonathan Bii addressing during the unveiling of the Somaliland Mission premises in Kenya premises atRunda, Nairobi on May 29, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The victims of the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education...

President approves Finland´s withdrawal from landmine ban treaty

Daily Finland ·

President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved Finland´s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines. “At today’s (Friday´s) presidential session, I decided on Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning...

Finland moves to strengthen forest growth, carbon sinks

Daily Finland ·

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has launched an extensive package of measures that aims to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks on a long-term basis, said the Ministry in a press release on Friday. The package is based on the...

Military tenants only: civilians evicted from Upinniemi housing

Helsinki Times · July 4, 2025

Dozens of civilian tenants living inside the Upinniemi garrison in Kirkkonummi have been told they will have to leave their homes following a property sale. State-owned company Kruunuasunnot has acquired all residential buildings in the area from...

Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact

Kyiv Post · 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’s The Hotel Maria to rebrand under Waldorf Astoria

Hotels Mag ·

Hilton has signed a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, the hotel will become the first Waldorf Astoria property in Finland and the...

Finland unveils forest growth plan to meet climate goals

The Malaysian Star · 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...

Finland in discussions with US over sale of used icebreaker

Janes ·

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...

Sultan “Detains” Minister Over REBIRTH Nigeria

This Day · July 5, 2025

By Okey Ikechukwu The minister simply complied when he, alongside other dignitaries present, were advised to first listen to the Keynote Lecture go for the group photograph on the programme later. The occasion was the 25th Annual General Meeting...

Finnish police arrest 23-year-old in Tampere mall stabbing case

The Sun Daily · July 4, 2025

HELSINKI: Finnish police said on Friday a man held over a stabbing attack in the southwestern city of Tampere on Thursday in which four people were injured told them he had no racist or political motive for the deed and had attacked people...

Finnish president signs off on anti-mine treaty withdrawal

The Korea Times · July 4, 2025

HELSINKI ― Finland's President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved the country's withdrawal from a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing a "deteriorated security situation" and longer-term threat from Russia. Finnish lawmakers voted to leave...