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Finland considers buying US weapons for Ukraine
The publication cited unidentified sources who confirmed the negotiations and explained that the possible agreement is part of the PURL plan, a US initiative to prioritize the delivery of military aid to Kiev. Advanced preparations are currently...

Japan's IHI signs satellite constellation deal with Finland manufacturer
TOKYO -- Japanese engineering company IHI announced on Thursday that it had signed a contract with Finnish satellite manufacturer ICEYE to procure Earth observation satellites, aiming to build a constellation of up to 24 satellites by fiscal 2029.

Debt enforcement cases rise sharply in Finland
The number of debtors in Finnish enforcement proceedings has increased by 4 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the Enforcement Authority. If current trends continue, the number of individuals and...

Finland and Malaysia explore carbon capture cooperation
Finland’s expertise in waste-to-energy and Malaysia’s growing capacity for carbon storage could form the basis for deeper collaboration between the two countries in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, reports the Malaysian official news...
Sedentary behavior study reveals lying down poses greater health risks than sitting
A new study from Finland is reshaping what we know about sedentary behavior, suggesting that spending your waking hours lying down could be far worse for your health than sitting. The comprehensive research, conducted by the UKK Institute,...

Finland's World Cup dream needs more than a miracle after Poland beat Lithuania
Finland's hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup for the first time are essentially over, even if not confirmed mathematically, after today's two results in UEFA qualifying Group G. Finland were brushed aside 4-0 by the Netherlands in Amsterdam, but...

Party chief Tô Lâm and spouse to visit Finland, Bulgaria
HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly will pay an official visit to Finland and a State visit to Bulgaria from October 20 to 24, at the invitations of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Bulgarian President Rumen...

OSCE Chair responds to Georgian PM’s accusations, invites him to Finland
Elina Valtonen, the current Chair of the OSCE, has responded to accusations made by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, APA’s local bureau reports. On her “X” account, Valtonen invited the Georgian prime minister to Finland. She suggested...

Valtonen Invites Kobakhidze to Finland to ‘Observe Any Demonstration’
Elina Valtonen, the Finnish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, who recently visited Georgia, has extended an invitation on social media to Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to visit Finland and observe “any...

PhantomCaptcha RAT Uses Weaponized PDFs and “ClickFix” Cloudflare CAPTCHA Pages to Deliver Malware
A sophisticated spearphishing campaign has targeted humanitarian organizations working on Ukrainian war relief efforts, employing weaponized PDFs and fake Cloudflare captcha pages to deploy a custom remote access trojan. The PhantomCaptcha...

All about Gambling Market in Europe: Revenue and Products
Gambling Market Revenue (2019-2029) The European gambling market continues its growth trajectory, with total gross gaming revenue expected to reach €123.4 billion in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023. While land- based gambling is expected to grow and...

HSL ticket inspectors begin bodycam trial in Helsinki
Ticket inspectors working for Helsinki Regional Transport (HSL) are taking part in a three-month bodycam trial starting Tuesday 15 October. The cameras, which record video and audio, are aimed at improving safety for staff and passengers. The...

Electricity price in Finland hits yearly high on Tuesday evening
Spot electricity prices in Finland are set to rise sharply this evening, Tuesday 14 October, reaching their highest levels this year. The price will peak at 71.8 cents per kilowatt hour, including VAT, between 19:45 and 20:00. The surge follows a...

Finland’s Ministry of Defense Accidentally Leaks Classified Procurement Data
Finnish flags in the hands of people. AP/Pavel Golovkin As reported by Yle In Finland, the Ministry of Defence became a victim of an accidental disclosure of secret information: previously classified data ended up in the public domain due to an...

Finland fortifies itself against its Russian neighbor
From the bridge of the gigantic patrol boat Turva, Mikko Simola, the commander in charge of the Coast Guard that ensures the safety of the Gulf of Finland, points his finger — almost as a reflex — east, toward the only stretch of sea that, after...

Team Europe, African Artists Reignite Fela’s Spirit In Lagos
Team Europe, led by the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has joined African artists to celebrate Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti through the Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition in Lagos. The event, held at the...

‘Youngish’ U of S Huskies...
Darren Zary Saskatoon StarPhoenix They’re a couple of months ahead of schedule, compared to last year, at least. The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey team didn’t record its first win last season until the end of November. This...

Singapore LTA to upgrade rail CCTV network with Finland’s Nokia solutions
ShareSharePin ItShare Singapore’s LTA is upgrading CCTV across 50+ train stations with Finland’s Nokia fiber and IP tech to deliver clearer, faster, more reliable video for rail safety. Photo: LTA. Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) will...

Vietjet to train pilots in Europe before expanding routes there
Transportation Vietnamese budget airline seeks international standards for crew as new Boeing jets trickle in Vietnamese airline Vietjet will have its pilots trained to international standards at Finland's Airways Aviation. (Photo by Konosuke...
Cryogenic chip technology from Finland wins European innovation award
HELSINKI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- A Finnish innovation in cryogenic chip technology for quantum computing and space applications has won a top award from the European Association of Research and Technology Organizations (EARTO), the VTT Technical...