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Govt mulls Finland’s icebreaking fleet renewal
The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a long-term investment programme to renew Finland’s icebreaking fleet, said the Ministry in a press release on Friday. As part of the move Sanna Ruuskanen, Director of Unit at the Ministry...

Party chief Tô Lâm to visit Finland next week
HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly will pay an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 at the invitations of Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs's spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng...

Finland to spotlight sustainable tourism at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore
Finland will showcase its sustainable tourism initiatives at ITB Asia 2025, the International Tourism Exchange held in Singapore from October 15–17. Finland will join more than 130 countries at ITB Asia 2025, Asia’s leading travel trade show,...

Mikheil Saakashvili: The fining of Finland’s Foreign Minister is not only a very serious violation of the Vienna Convention but will also remain a permanent mark of shame in Georgia’s history
Finland’s Foreign Minister being fined is not only a very serious violation of the Vienna Convention but will also remain a permanent mark of shame in Georgia’s history, – writes Georgia’s third president Mikheil Saakashvili on social media. He...

Party chief’s official visit to Finland symbolises new era of cooperation: Ambassador
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming official visit to Finland by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, from October 20 to 22, symbolises a new era of bilateral cooperation rooted in innovation, knowledge, and green development, helping to elevate...

Finland’s reputation among Russians remains at lower level
Finland’s reputation among Russians has held steady for the past three years, but over a longer period it has clearly declined, according to a recent survey commissioned by Finnish Embassy in Moscow. The most positive attitudes are found among...

IMARC 2025: Finland to be Europe’s gateway to Australian critical minerals
At the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) to be held on 21-23 October 2025, Finnish delegates will highlight the growing opportunities for Australia–Finland collaboration as Europe diversifies its supply of critical...

How Global Study Tours Spark Innovation in US Schools
Public school districts across the country are facing declining enrollment and shrinking budgets. This reality is forcing district leaders to make difficult decisions about how to use limited funds. It’s more important than ever for these leaders...

The 5 Longest Routes The Boeing 737 MAX Can Fly
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 are the current state-of-the-art narrowbody, single-aisle airliners offered by the legendary American planemaker. The two variants share many features as part of the latest generation in the iconic 737 family. Both...

Finland’s Norse Key engages with drama series Theatre of War
MIPCOM: Finnish distribution outfit Norse Key Studios has picked up global distribution rights to forthcoming drama series Theatre of War from Swedish production and IP outfit Arvet Agency, and is shopping the project here in Cannes. The four-part...

House rent goes up in Finland in Q3
Rents of government-subsidised dwellings went up by 3.7 per cent in Greater Helsinki and by 3.0 per cent in the rest of the country in July to September period of 2025 compared to the stipulated period of the previous year, Finland in July to...
Finland to Set Up Debt Brake to Mend Ailing Public Finances
The Nordic nation, with one of the fastest rising public debts in Europe, is struggling to keep up the Nordic-level craddle-to-grave social services, with its challenges exacerbated by some of the worst demographics in Europe. Meanwhile, defense...

What will €410,000 buy in Turkey, Finland, Donegal, Crete and France?
Turkey: Hisaronu Enjoy the best of both worlds in this four-bedroom villa that sits on a private and quiet plot with its own pool, only five minutes from the nightlife at Hisaronu. The three floors are set out over 150sq m (1,615sq ft) and...

Which diet is best for your dog? Surprising new insights revealed
Feeding a dog is part habit, part instinct. Yet, every scoop of food tells the body how to work. The DogRisk research group at the University of Helsinki decided to look deeper into that connection. Their new study compared two feeding styles – a...

Canine Metabolism Responds Better to Fat Than Carbs
A high-carbohydrate kibble diet and a low-carbohydrate raw meat-based diet have markedly different effects on dogs’ energy metabolism, according to a new study carried out by the DogRisk research group at the University of Helsinki. In the study,...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Finnish Parliamentarian on Trial for Tweet to Address Post-Trial Press Conference, October 30th
Prosecution continues despite unanimous acquittal Despite Räsänen and Pohjola’s unanimous acquittals at the Helsinki District Court in 2022 and the Court of Appeals in 2023, the prosecution appealed the “not guilty” verdict on the basis that the...

Women’s Cool Ecru Fashion Edit For Winter
Model, standing on Cornwallis Island at the Arctic Circle, wearing a winter white silk faille evening cape with mink-edged hood, by Ben Reig, matching helmet by Adolfo and silvery sequin gloves by Viola Weinberger. (Photo by John Cowan/Condé Nast...

Cowgirls Host Fort Lewis in Friday Exhibition
Malene Pedersen Named Preseason All-MW – Wyoming picked sixth in poll LARAMIE, Wyo. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowgirls open season four under Head Coach Heather Ezell Friday evening with the first of two exhibition contests. Wyoming hosts Fort...
Chinese delegation on human rights visits Ireland, Finland
HELSINKI, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of the China Foundation for Human Rights Development (CFHRD) visited Ireland and Finland from Sunday to Thursday for exchanges on human rights. Led by CFHRD Chairman Xie Fuzhan, the delegation met with...

Finland enjoys a golden age of Northern Lights
The lane leading to a wooden building is lined with pine trees. A traditional, unpainted fence forms a square beyond the trees. Unlike in many places around here, the fence is not for keeping the reindeer out, but for catching something that can’t...