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The Helsinki accord was a masterpiece of European diplomacy. Fifty years on, we need its spirit more than ever
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
Vladimir Putin will probably never give up on his attempts to bring Ukraine into Russia – which is where it belongs, according to his warped view of history. Those who oppose him tend to fall out of windows or suffer other “accidents” or go to...
50 Years After The Helsinki Final Act, Can The OSCE Stay Relevant?
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 30, 2025
On July 31 and August 1, hundreds of officials and politicians will gather in Finland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. That agreement was something of a high-water mark of the Cold War detente, with 35 countries --...
Finland sets new quantum record with longest-lasting superconducting qubit
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 27, 2025
A team of researchers in Finland has set a new world record for how long a quantum bit, known as a qubit, can hold onto its information. They have pushed the coherence time of a superconducting transmon qubit to a full millisecond at best, with a...
Asahi Kasei to supply 1MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to hydrogen project in Finland
Indian Chemical News
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Asahi Kasei will supply its Aqualyzer-C3, a 1 MW-class containerized alkaline water electrolyzer, to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). This system will help produce hydrogen and support the region’s efforts to reduce carbon...
Finland's record heat streak extends to 16 days
Yle Uutiset
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July 27, 2025
An Yle meteorologist says the exceptionally hot weather is likely to persist into the week ahead. Open image viewer For 16 consecutive days temperatures have reached above 30 degrees Celsius somewhere in Finland. Image: Heikki Haapalainen / Yle...
Luxair to launch direct Luxembourg-Helsinki route in Summer 2026
Aviation24.be
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July 30, 2025
Luxembourg-based airline Luxair will open a new direct route between Helsinki Airport and Luxembourg in July 2026, expanding its European network and offering new travel options for both business and leisure passengers. The route will launch on 2...
Finland's credit rating cut as debt rises and reforms stall
Helsinki Times
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July 26, 2025
Finland’s long-term credit rating has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings from AA+ to AA, the country’s lowest rating in nearly thirty years. The downgrade reflects Fitch’s concerns about Finland’s rising public debt, sustained budget deficits, and a...
Finland urges Ukraine to stay firm on anti-corruption amid EU bid
Helsinki Times
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July 26, 2025
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Ukraine must continue its anti-corruption reforms if it hopes to advance towards European Union membership. Speaking during an official visit to France, Valtonen told Yle that a bill passed by...
Pope marks 50th anniversary of Helsinki Accords
Cleveland Daily Banner - Tennessee
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ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for a renewed commitment to diplomacy to resolve conflicts as he marked the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Accords, the landmark Cold War-era agreement that ushered in a new era of security and human...
Carney needs to keep his eye on the source code as trade playbook is rewritten
Financial Post
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August 6, 2025
The U.S. CHIPS Act is pouring US$52 billion into domestic semiconductor development, with strict rules around IP, jobs, and ownership. South Korea gives homegrown firms a leg up in defence contracts. Finland ensures its IP remains Finnish. All of...
What makes Finland the ‘world’s happiest nation’? In a word, simplicity.
Christian Science Monitor
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July 30, 2025
When things were at their worst, Miia Huitti would just go into the forest, sit on a stone, and cry. “I’ve always been a perfectionist,” she says, and things were far from perfect. The career-driven Finn wanted to be one of those mothers who was...
Defence Forces urge Finns to be friendly as US strengthens military presence
Yle Uutiset
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August 6, 2025
More American troops arrived in Finland last month, according to Finnish news agency STT. Open image viewer Pictured here: American soldiers at a shopping mall in Rovaniemi in 2024. File photo. Image: Juuso Stoor / Yle The United States has...
Pope calls for end to violence against Christians and Helsinki style talks to prevent conflict
Asia News
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July 30, 2025
At the general audience, Leo XIV condemned the terrorist attack that killed 40 people in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. The 50th anniversary of the agreements that reopened cooperation between East and West, relaunching...
Asahi Kasei to Supply 1 MW-Class Alkaline-Water Electrolyzer to Hydrogen Project in Finland
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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DÜSSELDORF, Germany & TOKYO & NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025-- Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei will supply its Aqualyzer™-C 3 containerized 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation...
NATO, EU Eroded Helsinki’s Unity Vision With New Fault Lines – Analyst
Sputnik News
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July 30, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250730/nato-eu-eroded-helsinkis-unity-vision-with-new-fault-lines--analyst-1122516488.html NATO, EU Eroded Helsinki’s Unity Vision With New Fault Lines – Analyst NATO, EU Eroded Helsinki’s Unity Vision With New Fault...
Finnish schools hire more teachers as reforms bring changes to learning support
Yle Uutiset
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August 6, 2025
In future, one teacher can have a maximum of five pupils who require support in their class group. Open image viewer Most children in Finland return to schools this week. Image: Nicole Hjelt / Yle A new law amendment reforming how learning support...
Pope Leo: We must preserve 'Spirit of Helsinki' to persevere in dialogue
Vatican News
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July 30, 2025
At the conclusion of his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV remembers the imminent 50-year anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Accords, stressing, 'Today more than ever, it is essential to preserve the 'spirit of Helsinki' to persevere in...
White House says Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelenskyy
EurActiv
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August 6, 2025
Donald Trump could meet as early as next week with Vladimir Putin following what the US president described as "highly productive" talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader. The potential summit was discussed in a call...
Finland breaks all-time heat streak record with 15th consecutive day hitting 30°C
Yle Uutiset
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July 26, 2025
Finland has officially broken its all-time heat record, with Saturday marking the 15th consecutive day that temperatures have exceeded 30 degrees Celsius somewhere in the country, according to Yle meteorologist Aleksi Lohtander. The hottest spot...
McErlean planning 'step forward' at Rally Finland
BBC
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July 30, 2025
Josh McErlean says it will be a "special feeling" to compete at Rally Finland in the World Rally Championship. The rally is considered one of the crown jewel events of the WRC and is known as the 'Gravel Grand Prix' because of its fast, flowing...