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Raymond J. de Souza: How the Helsinki Accords helped end communism
National Post
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August 3, 2025
“Helsinki became, in short, a legal and moral trap,” in the judgement of leading Cold War historian John Lewis Gaddis. “Without realizing the implications, Brezhnev thereby handed his critics a standard, based on universal principles of justice,...
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...
World : Key EU Leaders to Join Trump-Zelensky Talks in Washington
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
GENEVA/BERLIN, Aug 17 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Key European leaders will travel to Washington on Monday to join talks on Ukraine with United States (US) President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported....
Eamonn Kelly and Conor Mohan win in Junior WRC category of Secto Rally Finland
Irish Examiner
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August 3, 2025
Donegal's Eamonn Kelly (Ford Fiesta Rally3), co-driven by Monaghan's Conor Mohan, won the Junior WRC category of Secto Rally Finland, finishing 8.3s ahead of series leader Taylor Gill.The twenty-six year old Frosses driver also secured extra...
Why Finland’s Moomin books still matter in today’s world
This is Finland
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August 3, 2025
Moomin Characters Ltd is the company that owns all Moomin rights. There will be no pancake party to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Moomins at their headquarters, says Managing Director Roleff Kråkström. “We’ve always felt a bit awkward...
Josh McErlean full of glee after turning in impressive display at ‘crazy but enjoyable’ Rally Finland
Belfast Telegraph
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August 3, 2025
McErlean delivered consistent pace and a clean performance across all four legs of the Jyvaskyla-based gravel fixture to add to his tally of FIA World Rally Championship points in seventh. Changeable conditions and rutted sections meant it was not...
Rallying-Rovanpera wins in Finland as Toyota sweep top five
Channel News Asia
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August 3, 2025
Kalle Rovanpera won his home Rally Finland in record time on Sunday as Toyota swept the top five places and Elfyn Evans went top of the overall standings. The rally was the fastest in world championship history, with Rovanpera winning for the...
Beyond the Bar Episode 6 Air Date, Preview, Spoilers, and More
International Business Times Singapore
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August 17, 2025
Beyond the Bar episode 6 will air on JTBC on Sunday (August 17) at 10:30 PM KST. The chapter will introduce a new character to the viewers. The newly released stills show an aggressive mystery man, who boldly approaches Kang Hyo Min when she is in...
Rafael Kazbekova Wins Junior World Climbing Championship in Helsinki
Mezha
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August 3, 2025
As reported by the website NOC Dnipropetrovsk region Rafael Kazbekova, a young athlete from Dnipro, won the junior world championship title in sport climbing. Her victory took place during the competition in Helsinki, as reported on the website of...
Donegal driver Eamonn Kelly sweeps to Junior WRC win at Rally Finland
DonegalLive
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August 3, 2025
Eamonn Kelly took an overall victory in the Junior World Rally Championship round at Rally Finland. The Frosses man led the way heading into the final two stages on Sunday - and he came through two runs of the famous Ouninpohja stage to take...
Zelenskyy, European leaders head for US amid Trump push for deal
Daily Sabah
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August 17, 2025
Leaders of Germany, France and Britain said Sunday they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with Donald Trump, seeking to bolster him as the U.S. president presses Ukraine to accept a quick peace deal. A day...
Zelensky must be at peace talks with Russia, insists Starmer
The Times
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President Trump has shared again a letter from his wife, Melania, to President Putin after his talks with the Russian president failed to produce a ceasefire. Melania, who was born in Slovenia, wrote Putin a letter on Friday that mentioned the...
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 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...
Zelensky accuses Russia of 'complicating' end to war as embattled Ukrainian leader is summoned to the White House - while Keir Starmer gets set to meet 'coalition of the willing' today in push for peace deal
Daily Mail
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August 17, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of 'complicating' efforts to end the war by refusing a ceasefire as he prepares to meet Donald Trump. Mr Zelensky will visit the White House tomorrow for a one-on-one which the US President...
Two stages from glory: Eamonn Kelly leads the way in Junior WRC at Rally Finland
DonegalLive
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August 3, 2025
Frosses driver Eamonn Kelly has surged into the lead at Rally Finland - and stands just two stages from victory. The 26-year-old leads the charge in the Junior World Rally Championship category and has set three fastest stage times so far. Kelly,...
Finland breaks heat record with 14 consecutive days over 30°C
Helsinki Times
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July 25, 2025
Finland has recorded 14 straight days of temperatures exceeding 30°C, setting a new national weather record and surpassing the previous mark from 1972, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The threshold was crossed again on Friday in...
Cruz strikes gold in world benchrest shooting tilt
Philippine STAR
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August 17, 2025
Philstar.com August 17, 2025 | 10:56am MANILA, Philippines — Miguel Archangel Cruz delivered a gold medal for the Philippines in the World Rimfire and Air Rifle Benchrest Federation (WRABF) World Cup 2025 held from August 6-16 at the Ruutikangas...
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...