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Is this thing on? Accidental authenticity of Trump's hot mic moment is latest in a long global list
LONDON (AP) — Behold the power of the humble hot mic. The magnifier of sound, a descendant of 150-year-old technology, on Monday added to its long history of cutting through the most scripted political spectacles when it captured more than two...

Finnish MP commits suicide in parliament
A member of the Finnish Parliament committed suicide on the parliament's premises in Helsinki early on Tuesday, according to local media. The MP in question is 30-year-old first-time lawmaker Eemeli Peltonen which the Finnish parliament confirmed...

Finland's credit rating cut as debt rises and reforms stall
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
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...

Finland´s nightless nights end in Utsjoki
Published : 28 Jul 2025, 23:16 Updated : 28 Jul 2025, 23:22 The nightless nights will end in Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality of the country early Tuesday night, local media reported, quoting Ursa Astronomical Association. The...

7 Best Hotels in Helsinki, Finland, for 2025 Stays
A fairly new arrival to Helsinki, this bratty younger brother in the IHG group is making its mark with the use of bright colors, meeting Nordic taste and flair. Located in the design district, you are already ensconced in the hipster, design-led...

Mongolia and Finland to enhance cooperation within UN and other international organizations
Mongolia and Finland to enhance cooperation within UN and other international organizations AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh held official talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen...

Moldova and Finland Strengthen Ties in Cybersecurity and Green Energy
Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, and Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, Joakim Strand, discussed strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Finland in cybersecurity...

“Trump, only president this century, Republican or Democrat, who held Russia in check, ensured peace in Europe”: White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt
Washington, DC [US], August 20 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump is the only president this century, Republican or Democrat, who has held Russia in check and ensured...

Foreign Minister of Mongolia meets with Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland
AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland Sakari Puisto during her official visit to Finland on August 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia reported. During the...
Analysis: Why Putin won’t stop his quest for the Black Sea
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Commander-In-Chief of the Russian Navy Alexander Moiseev while visiting the Sevmash Shipbuilding Plant on July 24, 2025, in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia. Credit - Contributor—Getty Images As...

50 Years of the Helsinki Final Act: A Compass in Turbulent Times
The Helsinki Final Act, signed on August 1, 1975, established the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the predecessor of today's OSCE. It laid down ten fundamental principles, which became known as the “Helsinki Ten.” These...

Russian official decries NATO states suggesting sending troops to Ukraine
Russian officials warned that any deployment of troops from North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries in Ukraine would be unacceptable to Moscow.Ukraine’s European allies have prioritized securing security guarantees for Kyiv as a central...

Ott Tänak 10th in Rally Finland, drops to fourth place in WRC table
Ott Tänak's disappointing result at the weekend's WRC Rally Finland saw him drop from first to fourth place in the drivers' standings. Toyota dominated what for them is effectively their home rally — the WRC team is based in Jyväskylä — with...

Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations
Ulaanbaatar, August 4, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh held official talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland Elina Valtonen as part of her official visit to the Republic of...

Canada Joins Nordic Countries in Statement Supporting US, EU Efforts to End Ukraine War
Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 12, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has...

Finland sets new quantum record with longest-lasting superconducting qubit
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...

‘Treaty Betrayed’: US Senate Decries Russia’s Violations of Helsinki Final Act
WASHINGTON DC – In a powerful legislative move, a bipartisan group of US senators over the weekend introduced a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act – a Cold War-era agreement that defined the rules of engagement...

Finland's record heat streak extends to 16 days
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...

Northern Finland nears 30°C, south faces stormy weather
Finland’s unprecedented heatwave has entered its 22nd consecutive day, with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C in parts of the north and west. The Finnish Meteorological Institute said on Friday that the country had already experienced 21...