Finnish President Alexander Stubb to visit Uzbekistan.

President of Finland Alexander Stubb will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on 30–31 October. During the visit, Alexander Stubb will hold talks with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The main topics of discussion will include the...

Foreign businesses upbeat on China's devt prospects as top meeting deliberates on draft proposals for 15th Five-Year Plan

A view of the Lujiazui area in Shanghai Photo: VCG Multiple foreign business representatives in China praised the country's continuous opening-up efforts and expressed strong confidence in China's development prospects, as a top meeting focusing...

Škoda goes to court over Helsinki LRV contract

Škoda Transtech is contesting the award of a contract for 63 LRVs to Stadler earlier this month. Škoda has previously supplied Artic LRVs to Helsinki. ŠKODA Transtech has submitted a formal complaint to the Finnish Market Court in response to the...

Party chief affirms Việt Nam ready to serve as bridge linking Finland with EU and ASEAN

HELSINKI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam always welcomes and facilitates Finnish enterprises investing in the country and stands ready to work with Finland as a bridge linking the European Union (EU) and the Association of...

Việt Nam, Finland issue joint statement on establishing Strategic Partnership

HELSINKI — Việt Nam and Finland have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership during the official visit to the European country from October 20 – 22 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee...

Barrett and Scholten urge allocation of new Finnish-built icebreaker for Great Lakes

Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/ Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and...

Việt Nam always treasures traditional friendship with Finland: Party chief

HELSINKI — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm has affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Finland. The Vietnamese Party leader made the statement while meeting...

British star Amarni Banks secures first round victory at Lexus Wrexham Open

Wrexham.com > News Posted: Tue 21st Oct 2025 British star Amarni Banks was happy with her performance as she enjoyed a first round victory over Finland’s Laura Hietaranta as the main draw matches got underway at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Banks, the...

Cheapest diesel in Ireland as Galway petrol station shows prices nearest to €1

Irish drivers in Galway will be wanting to know of the best petrol stations that they can visit for cheap fuel. As fuel prices are constantly rising, it is becoming harder and harder for motorists to find fuel that doesn't break the bank. One...

I visited the fairy tale Old Town market no one is talking about

Christopher is the Echo's Senior Life reporter covering restaurants, bars, shopping, events, concerts, and shows around Merseyside. Alongside his current role, Christopher led Liverpool's Eurovision Song Contest 2023 coverage as its dedicated...

Nvidia and Nokia Form $1 Billion Communications Pact 

Nvidia is investing $1 billion in Nokia through a partnership with the Finnish tech company. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Oct. 28), involves the addition of Nvidia-powered, commercial grade artificial intelligence radio access network...

Waldorf Astoria Opens in Helsinki, Marking the Brand’s Nordic Debut

A new era of luxury has arrived in the Finnish capital as Waldorf Astoria makes its long-awaited Nordic debut in Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved heritage buildings...

NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage

Bay Dynamics, now part of SYOS Aerospace, unmanned underwater vehicle UUV unit 303. Photo: Supplied A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sabotage as well as other work. SYOS Aerospace has...

New Joint Nordic Chamber of Commerce Emerges from EXPO 2025 in Japan

Five Nordic chambers of commerce in Japan – from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – are proud to announce the official launch of the Nordic Kansai Business Alliance (NKBA). Building on momentum from the successful Nordic Pavilion at...

Waldorf Astoria Lands in Helsinki

The hotel chain has made its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki in Finland. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved...

Vietnamese, Finnish leaders witness signing of cooperation documents

Helsinki (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Finnish President Alexander Stubb witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in Helsinki on October 21...

Finland is sending a new aid package to Ukraine

Finland is sending its 30th package of defense assistance to Ukraine. This was reported in a press release from the Finnish Ministry of Defense. According to the statement, the President of Finland approved the decision today based on the...

Finland to support Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience

On Tuesday, 14 October, Finland formally joined the Tallinn Mechanism, an initiative designed to bolster Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience. This mechanism serves to coordinate international support for the cybersecurity needs of Ukraine’s...

Moldovan energy minister, more officials discuss strengthening regional energy security, accelerating Moldova's integration into European energy market in Luxembourg

The continuation of energy reforms, strengthening regional energy security, and accelerating Moldova's integration into the European energy market have been the main topics analyzed by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, who had a string of...

The Brief – Europe’s public health for sale

Today’s edition is powered by PA Summit The Public Affairs Summit: Brussels welcomes the first trade show on public affairs! On November 5 and 6 in Brussels, join European public affairs professionals to network, debate, and grow your business at...