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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...
Finland issues advisory to hundreds of its citizens in tsunami danger zones
Yle Uutiset
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July 30, 2025
Messages were sent to Finns in Japan, Hawaii, New Zealand and small Pacific islands, including Vanuatu, the foreign ministry says. Open image viewer Police officers ask a man to evacuate an empty beach due to a tsunami warning in Fujisawa city,...
Finland's Valtonen meeting with Ukrainian foreign minister in Helsinki
Yle Uutiset
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July 30, 2025
The ministers will discuss Ukraine's peace efforts and Finland's role in assisting the war-torn country, a day ahead of Thursday's Helsinki+50 Conference. Open image viewer File photo taken in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 8 January 2025, of Finland's...
Old apartment prices drop again in most of Finland in June
Helsinki Times
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July 30, 2025
Prices for old apartments continued to decline across most of Finland in June, according to new data published by Statistics Finland on Tuesday. Nationwide, prices were down 1.3 percent compared to June 2024. Month-on-month, prices dropped by 0.4...
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...
Finland tops annual global mining survey rankings – Mining Engineering Online
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 29, 2025
The Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies was released on July 29 and Finland claimed the top spot as the most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment. The survey is an attempt to assess how mineral endowments and...
Finlands unemployment rate the second-worst in EU
Helsinki Times
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July 31, 2025
Finland has recorded the second-highest unemployment rate in the European Union, overtaken only by Spain, according to the latest Eurostat figures. In May, Finland’s jobless rate reached 9.9 percent, compared to 10.4 percent in Spain. Sweden...
Helsinki+50: Rediscovering the OSCE’s legacy
European Leadership Network
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When representatives of participating States and civil society gather in Helsinki later this month to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, they will tread familiar ground, asking themselves and each other, “how do we revitalise...
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...
Finland GDP Contracts In June
RTTNews
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July 29, 2025
Finland's economy contracted for the first time in four months in June, Statistics Finland reported Tuesday. Gross domestic product shrank 0.2 percent in June from a year ago, offsetting the 0.2 percent rise in May. This was the first fall since...
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...
Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year
Helsinki Times
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July 29, 2025
Helsinki has completed an entire year without a single traffic-related fatality, according to city and police officials. The last recorded death occurred in early July 2024 in the Kontula district. Authorities described the milestone as...
Finland hits 17 straight days of 30°C as heatwave persists
Helsinki Times
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July 29, 2025
Finland recorded a 30-degree Celsius temperature for the 17th consecutive day on Monday, setting another national heat record. The milestone was reached in the eastern municipality of Lieksa, where temperatures hit 30.1°C shortly after 17:00. The...
Finland joins New York conference backing two-state solution
Helsinki Times
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July 29, 2025
Finland will participate in a high-level international conference in New York aimed at advancing a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The meeting, taking place from 28 to 30 July, brings together foreign ministers and senior...
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...
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...
Finland’s Digital-First Economy Meets iGaming: Why MGA-Licensed Casinos Are Booming
The European Business Review
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July 29, 2025
Finland is widely recognized for its digital maturity. The country leads Europe in cybersecurity, broadband access, and cashless transactions, creating a foundation that is ideal for the rapid growth of online industries. That same...
Why Helsinki Process Failed: Cold War Detente Gone Wrong
Sputnik News
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July 30, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250730/why-helsinki-process-failed-cold-war-detente-gone-wrong-1122513887.html Why Helsinki Process Failed: Cold War Detente Gone Wrong Why Helsinki Process Failed: Cold War Detente Gone Wrong Sputnik International...
Asahi Kasei to Supply One MW Electrolyzer to Finland’s Cefmof
Chemical Industry Digest
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July 30, 2025
Asahi Kasei will deliver its containerized Aqualyzer™-C3 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof), marking a major step forward in the region’s decarbonization and hydrogen infrastructure efforts....
Finland traps 14 GWh of waste heat a mile underground using breakthrough tubes
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 29, 2025
A waste incineration plant in Finland has used glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) tubes to store excess heat 1.2 miles underground to reshape energy storage and waste heat recovery. The Lounavoima waste-to-energy plant in the town of Salo...