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Helsinki Cathedral appears darker after restoration paintwork
Helsinki Times
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July 27, 2025
The façade of Helsinki Cathedral has taken on a noticeably darker tone following restoration work, prompting public curiosity about the landmark’s changing appearance. The change is the result of a new coat of traditional lime paint applied as...
Europe’s top leaders tell Trump not to sell out Ukraine at Alaska summit with Putin
EurActiv
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August 10, 2025
Seven European leaders have warned US President Donald Trump against trying to give away parts of Ukraine at a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin scheduled to take place in Alaska on Friday. “The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be...
Purra seeks to dismantle education agency after Finns Party ‘woke ideology’ claims
Helsinki Times
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August 9, 2025
Finance Minister Riikka Purra has proposed dismantling Finland’s National Agency for Education, triggering concern over the future independence of school curriculum development and the role of political influence in education policy. The proposal,...
President of Finland receives Foreign Minister of Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh met with President of Finland Alexander Stubb on July 31, the Mongolian Foreign Ministry reported. During the meeting, the parties noted that the traditional friendly relations and cooperation...
Statement by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus I.Sekreta following the joint final session with the participation of delegations from OSCE member states and representatives of civil society (1 August 2025, Helsinki)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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01 August 2025 To continue the conversation about the future of the OSCE, we propose to shift our discussion slightly and try to focus on the main issue. The future of the OSCE, whose value lies in consensus, no longer depends on resolving the...
Putin offers to end war in Ukraine - But here's what he wants in return
Business Today
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August 10, 2025
In a move that could reshape the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the US that he is willing to stop the ongoing conflict, but only in exchange for territorial concessions. According to a Wall Street...
OSCE marks 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act
Sarajevo Times
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August 1, 2025
Today, the OSCE Troika – Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta Ian Borg, and Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal...
Donegal driver Eamonn Kelly takes stage win at Rally Finland
DonegalLive
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August 1, 2025
Eamonn Kelly earned a stage win at Rally Finland on Friday morning. The Frosses man, in a Ford Fiesta Rally3, was the fastest driver over SS3, Saarikas 1. With Conor Mohan on the pace notes, Kelly completed the stage in 8:08.5. In the Junior World...
Ott Tänak gets Rally Finland off to strong start with stage win
ERR
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August 1, 2025
Ott Tänak and co-driver Martin Järveoja won stage one of Rally Finland Thursday evening, round nine of the 2025 championship, which the Estonian driver is currently leading for Hyundai. Rally Finland is essentially a home event for Hyundai's main...
West Never Intended to Fulfill Helsinki Final Act - Lavrov
Sputnik News
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August 1, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250801/west-never-intended-to-fulfill-helsinki-final-act---lavrov--1122533823.html West Never Intended to Fulfill Helsinki Final Act - Lavrov West Never Intended to Fulfill Helsinki Final Act - Lavrov Sputnik...
Nordic Tax Freedom vs. Trans‑Atlantic Withholding: Comparing Online Casino Models in Finland & the U.S.
The European Business Review
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August 1, 2025
The world of online casinos is shaped by complex regulations and tax structures that influence both player experiences and the growth of the industry. Finland and the U.S. present contrasting approaches to online gambling, with Finland embracing a...
Ukraine and Europe counter Russian ceasefire proposal that suggests giving up territory
Euronews
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August 9, 2025
By Euronews Published on 09/08/2025 - 20:21 GMT+2 Ukraine “will not give Russia any rewards for what it has done” and “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday. US President...
Thunderstorms set to strike southern and central Finland
Helsinki Times
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July 31, 2025
Heavy thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Finland on Thursday, bringing high winds and sudden rainfalls to already overheated regions. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) has issued orange and yellow warnings for large parts of...
OSCE marks 50th anniversary of Helsinki Final Act with renewed call for dialogue, cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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HELSINKI, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials, civil society leaders, and international organizations gathered in Helsinki on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, renewing calls for dialogue, cooperation, and shared...
OSCE marks 50th anniversary of Helsinki Final Act with renewed call for dialogue
Daily Finland
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Senior officials, civil society leaders, and international organizations gathered in Helsinki on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, renewing calls for dialogue, cooperation, and shared security amid geopolitical...
Arda Kardzhali Eliminates HJK Helsinki from 2025-26 UEFA Conference League after Penalties
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian FC Arda advanced to the third qualifying round of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League football tournament after defeating HJK Helsinki 4-3 in Helsinki on Thursday night. Neither team was able to win even after extra time was used, as the...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office launches Helsinki+50 Fund
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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HELSINKI, 31 July 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen, launched the Helsinki+50 Fund at the Helsinki+50 Conference on 31 July 2025. The aim of the Fund is to support the OSCE’s operational...
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 1, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland Elina Valtonen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh is paying an official visit to the Republic of...
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...
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...