Kuala Lumpur to host landmark 47th Asean Summit, bloc’s biggest since 1976

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Malaysia is set to host the 47th Asean Summit from October 26 to 28, bringing together leaders from across South-east Asia and key dialogue partners to discuss regional cooperation, economic growth and current security...

DHS Celebrates Purchase of New Coast Guard Icebreakers as President Trump Signs Deal with Finland

The agreement will help reassert the United States’ maritime dominance in the Arctic region WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem joined President Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a historic...

Delhi govt procures Finnish amphibius dredger boost Yamuna cleaning efforts

Delhi government's irrigation and flood control department has procured a special dredger from Finland to undertake large-scale dredging, desilting and cleaning operations of the Yamuna river and the Sahabi river basin. The Amphibious Classic 4...

Netherlands vs Finland predictions: Goals among our tips in Amsterdam

The Dutch dominated their last fixture, and though this test will be tougher, we expect another win for Ronald Koeman’s men. + Best bets for Netherlands vs Finland Netherlands to win to nil at odds of 1.58 on Betway First half with the most goals...

Fazer Café partners with SSP Finland to open airside venue at Helsinki Airport

FINLAND. Fazer Café is partnering with SSP Finland to launch a location at Helsinki Airport. It will offer travellers a premium Finnish café experience. Serving Fazer’s signature classics and seasonal items, the airside café will offer options for...

Ukraine and Partners Push Forward 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia

There is no need to pause – and it must not be paused – on sanctions against Russia; Ukraine is hearing assurances from partners that work in this area will continue. Deputy Head of the President’s Office Ihor Zhovkva, on a TV program, stressed...

Opening and closure of enterprises rise in Finland in Q2

There were 12,380 enterprise openings in April to June 2025 in Finland, according to Statistics Finland. At the same time, enterprise closures numbered 10,794. Compared to the corresponding period of the year before, enterprise openings increased...

Finland accepts Palestinian Authority passports for residence permits

The Finnish Immigration Service has revised its interpretation of the national travel document requirement for residence permits, now accepting passports issued by the Palestinian Authority. The change follows further clarification from the...

Few Ukrainian refugees want to return from Finland after war : survey

Ukrainians who arrived in Finland as refugees after February 2022 are becoming more interested than before in staying in the country, according to a survey commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior. As many as 66% Ukrainian refugees are now...

US, Finland Partner on Arctic Security Cutter Development

The United States and Finland will jointly construct up to four Arctic security cutters—dubbed ASCs—under a recently signed memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening shipbuilding collaboration and enhancing Arctic defense capabilities....

In defence of encryption

Encryption, the simple act of scrambling data so that it cannot be read by third parties, keeps us, our loved ones, and our communities safe by protecting everything from private messages to online-banking details and medical records. It is the...

Rail Baltica goes to Helsinki next week

Rail Baltica – the ongoing major rail infrastructure project – will be the focus of a seminar in Helsinki on the role of strategic mobility for a more secure Nordic-Baltic region on October 14th. The event will highlight Rail Baltica’s role not...

Finland Refused to Try Captain of Eagle S Tanker for Damaging Cables in Baltic Sea

Finland has refused to try the crew of the Eagle S tanker, which is suspected of deliberately damaging submarine cables in the Baltic Sea last year. The ship was transporting oil products from Russia. This is reported by Yle. On Friday, the...

Helsinki Court Dismisses Charges in Case of Cable Damage by Tanker Eagle S

The Helsinki District Court issued a surprise judgment on Friday, October 3, in the case of the master and two officers from the tanker Eagle S who had been charged with aggravated vandalism related to the damage to subsea cables. While saying the...

McGuinty says Canada's first defence industrial strategy will land weeks after budget

OTTAWA — Canada's first-ever defence industrial strategy will be released sometime after the Nov. 4 federal budget but will be made public no later than Christmas, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Friday. McGuinty said the document will map...

Finland seeks to help India's digital future look beyond Chinese tech

Finland is reinforcing its presence in India’s technology landscape with a message: it can offer secure alternatives to Chinese technology while bringing advanced industrial and clean energy solutions. In a conversation with ET Online, Finland’s...

Finland plans to extend service life of Russian railcars until 2028

STOCKHOLM, October 3. /TASS/. The Finnish authorities are considering extending until 2028 the service life of Russian-made freight railcars that remained in the country after 2022, Finnish broadcaster Yle has reported. According to the report, up...

Finland lacks jurisdiction in Baltic Sea cable breach case, court says

HELSINKI (Reuters) -A Finnish district court ruled on Friday that Finland does not have jurisdiction to prosecute the captain and two officers of the Eagle S oil tanker, who were accused of breaking undersea power and internet cables in the Baltic...

Finland court drops case against Russian 'shadow fleet' crew accused of undersea cable damage

The Helsinki District Court ruled that Finland does not have jurisdiction to prosecute the captain and two assistants of the Eagle S oil tanker, Finnish media outlet Yle reported on Oct. 3. The three men — Captain Davit Vadatchkor and assistant...

Finland Expresses Keenness to Strengthen Partnership with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA) -- Finland has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Ethiopia, with a particular focus on advancing the circular economy. Ethiopia has already launched a National Circular Economy...