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The absolute must-do and see things in Finland’s Lake Saimaa region
Cosmopolitan UK
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July 3, 2025
Finland is the kind of place that feels like it shouldn’t be real — lakes outnumber people, the air smells like peace and quiet, and sauna is considered a nudist national sport. Oh, and it just so happens that it was named the happiest country in...
Several injured after stabbings at shopping centre in Finland
LBC
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3 July 2025, 15:58 | Updated: 3 July 2025, 16:32 The area has been cordoned off and several people are receiving first aid. Picture: Getty Several people have been left injured after a series of stabbings at a shopping centre in Finland. Listen to...
Mullen Meets With Russian Counterpart in Helsinki
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 10.20.2008 Courtesy Story The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with his Russian counterpart here today in the first face-to-face meeting between the two powers since Russia’s invasion of Georgia in August. The...
The EU’s Internet Law, a Blueprint for Global Censorship—Including on American Platforms?
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
Imagine a world where Brussels bureaucrats determine Americans’ free speech on social media platforms. It sounds absurd—but that’s the current reality under the European Union’s Digital Services Act. Little discussed on American shores, the...
Peter Obi to Nigerians: Vote competence, not tribe or religion
Pulse
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July 7, 2025
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has boldly declared that the northern region of Nigeria will celebrate his presidency if elected in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi, now a...
Finland bans wastewater discharge in its waters
Lloyd's List
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July 1, 2025
FINLAND has become the first nation to ban wastewater discharge from vessels in its exclusive economic zone, after legislation passed in December 2024 entered into force on July 1, 2025. All vessels flying the Finnish flag as well as vessels of...
BMW International Open Par Scores
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Ugo Coussaud, France 33-34—67 -5 Wenyi Ding, China 34-33—67 -5 Gavin Green, Malaysia 35-32—67 -5 Marco Penge, England 32-35—67 -5 Darius Van Driel, Netherlands 34-33—67 -5 Scott Jamieson, Scotland 33-35—68 -4 Yuto Katsuragawa, Japan 35-33—68 -4...
BMW International Open Scores
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Ugo Coussaud, France 33-34—67 Wenyi Ding, China 34-33—67 Gavin Green, Malaysia 35-32—67 Marco Penge, England 32-35—67 Darius Van Driel, Netherlands 34-33—67 Scott Jamieson, Scotland 33-35—68 Yuto Katsuragawa, Japan 35-33—68 Nathan Kimsey, England...
Finland's MoD to procure first sovereign SAR satellites for space-based ISR
Janes
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A concept graphic of an ICEYE-X2 SAR satellite in orbit. (Iceye) Finland's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and satellite company Iceye Oy have signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to purchase Iceye synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites,...
Ukraine’s new ambassador assumes duties in Finland
Ukrinform
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Mykhailo Vydoinyk, newly appointed Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Finland, has officially begun his diplomatic mission. According to the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland, Vydoinyk arrived in the country on June 26. On July...
LOVE political leader: ‘Don’t protest over Cepep’
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 3, 2025
News Joey Bartlett 2 Hrs Ago DON’T PROTEST OVER CEPEP: From left, Laventille Outreach for Vertical Enrichment (LOVE) executive member Deolal Mahansingh; political leader Lennox Smith’ and deputy leader Dada Gabriel at a press conference at the...
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...
Finland Implements Historic Ban on Ship Wastewater Discharges in Baltic Sea
gCaptain
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July 1, 2025
Finland’s groundbreaking ban on sewage and open-circuit scrubber wastewater discharges in its territorial waters takes effect today, making it the first nation globally to implement such comprehensive wastewater regulations for cargo ships....
EU awards Finland €91 million for transport projects, including new icebreaker
Yle Uutiset
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July 3, 2025
Over 42 million euros will be used for Finland to purchase a new icebreaker. Open image viewer File photo. The icebreaker Kontio clearing a path for commercial shipping vessels. Image: Topias Lehtonen / Arctia The European Commission has granted...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of South Korea
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed co-operation between the UAE and South Korea during a phone call with President Lee Jae-myung. The leaders held talks on joint action across sectors including economy, investment, energy, education,...
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....
Low turnout and an unfair voting system: UK elections ranked in the bottom half of countries in Europe
The Conversation
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July 3, 2025
The UK has historically been held up as leading democracy with free and fair elections. However, our new report shows election quality in the UK is now ranked in the bottom half of countries in Europe. The Global Electoral Integrity Report...
Finland’s Patria ARVE Howitzer Completes Live-Fire Trials
Armada International
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July 1, 2025
Finland’s Patria has announced the successful completion of live-fire trials for its 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the ARtillery on VEhicle (ARVE). These trials involved firing a diverse range of ammunition types at various elevations and...
ARAI Announces SIAT 2026 Automotive Technology Symposium in Pune
Autocar Professional
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July 7, 2025
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has announced it will host the 19th edition of its Symposium of International Automotive Technology (SIAT) from January 28-30, 2026, at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...