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Maria Malmer Stenergard taking part in meeting of Nordic foreign ministers in Finland
Government Offices of Sweden
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August 18, 2025
SWEDEN, August 18 - On 18–19 August, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is travelling to Nuuksio in Finland to take part in a meeting of Nordic foreign ministers. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand will also...
Finland Condemns Israel’s E1 Settlement Plan in West Bank
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s intentions to advance the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning that the move would violate international law and jeopardize...
Finland files charges against oil tanker team for vandalism
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s deputy prosecutor general has filed charges against the captain and two officers of the oil tanker Eagle S for aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications, following damage to undersea cables in the...
Finland Plans Cuts to Ukrainian Refugee Support
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainians residing in Finland may face a reduction in public assistance due to a new fiscal plan introduced by Finance Minister Riikka Purra, according to a news agency. Several nations across Europe that were initially open to hosting...
Finland Charges Oil Tanker Team After Undersea Cable Damage
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland's deputy prosecutor general has formally charged the captain and two officers of the oil tanker Eagle S with aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications, following extensive damage to undersea cables...
DayOne announces flagship hyperscale data center project in Lahti, Finland
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
Aggregated investment amounts to EUR 1.2 billion DayOne’s Growth Partnership Agreement with Lahti underscores its long-term commitment to Finland’s digital and economic development LAHTI, Finland, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DayOne, a...
Media reports Finland to cut benefits for Ukrainians
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland is considering cutting benefits for Ukrainian refugees under a new budget proposal by Finance Minister Riikka Purra, Yle reported. The plan would end “integration compensation” payments to municipalities and welfare areas, aiming...
Finland Opts Out of NATO’s PURL Plan
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has decided not to take part in the NATO-backed Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a new program enabling partner nations to transfer or purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine. On Tuesday, Finnish Defense Minister Antti...
Finland Prioritizes Domestic Defense Industry
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has decided not to take part in the NATO-coordinated Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), an initiative that enables nations to either purchase or transfer American weaponry to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Finnish Defense Minister...
Floating Docks Market to Reach US$ 1.3 Bn by 2034, Advancing at 6.0% CAGR from US$ 0.7 Bn in 2023 - By TMR
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Floating Docks Market to reach US$ 1.3 Bn by 2034, growing at 6.0% CAGR, driven by marina expansion, waterfront projects, and recreational boating. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global floating docks...
Finland’s President Hints at Imminent Palestine Recognition
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s President Alexander Stubb declared Thursday his willingness to endorse the official recognition of Palestine, pending a formal proposal from the government. According to Finland’s Constitution, the president’s role in state...
Helsinki+50 Conference underlined the role of civil society
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 2, 2025
HELSINKI, 1 August 2025 – To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, Finland organized a high-level conference at Finlandia Hall on 31 July 2025. The conference, hosted by the OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of...
Finland Witnesses Rise in Foreign Deportations
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 1,350 non-citizens have been removed from Finland during the initial six months of 2025, as per local reports on Thursday. Authorities in Finland expelled more than 1,350 international residents during the first half of this year,...
Helsinki+50 discussions will contribute to building a vision for the OSCE
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 30, 2025
HELSINKI, 30 July 2025 – The Helsinki+50 Discussions on the Future of the OSCE will take place on 1 August 2025 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. The Discussions, conducted in connection with the Helsinki+50 Conference, bring together all...
Finland Expels Over 1,350 Foreigners in First Half of 2025
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In the first six months of 2025, Finnish authorities expelled over 1,350 foreign nationals from the country, marking a sharp 32% increase compared to the same timeframe last year, local media revealed on Thursday. A Finnish broadcaster,...
Finland Advocates for Two-State Solution, Eyes Palestine Recognition
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland on Wednesday declared its support for France’s initiative advocating a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, hinting at eventual recognition of Palestine within a comprehensive peace strategy. “Finland has joined...
Finland Supports Two-State Solution for Palestine
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Finland expressed its endorsement of France’s statement advocating for a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, marking a potential step toward formally acknowledging Palestine within a broader peace...
Trump Pauses Western Talks to Phone Putin
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to various reports from multiple outlets, U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily postponed a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and several Western European allies to make a phone call to Russian...
OSCE Secretary General Calls for Renewed Commitment to Helsinki Final Act Principles During Visit to Helsinki
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 2, 2025
HELSINKI, August 2, 2025 – OSCE Secretary General Ambassador Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his official visit to Helsinki, where he participated in the Helsinki+50 Conference and held a series of high-level bilateral meetings. In his keynote...
Global tourist destinations are adopting Copenhagen’s praised initiative to promote more conscious travel
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A number of cities and tourist destinations in – among others – Germany and Finland are now planning to adopt a local version of the Copenhagen initiative, CopenPay, that allows tourists to...