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The Post’s experts 2025 NBA preview: Trade rumors, coaching hot seat, predictions
As the NBA season tips off on Tuesday, The Post’s lead hoops writers — Stefan Bondy, Brian Lewis and Mike Vaccaro — ask and answer the key questions. 1. The biggest storyline of the NBA season is going to be ______ BONDY: The fate of Giannis...
NBA Trade Rumors: Analyst predicts Lauri Markkanen to join 7-foot-5 star to create European duo
Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz is coming off an impressive summer with Finland, leading his country to a Top 4 finish in the EuroBasket. However, the latest trade rumors suggest that Markkanen could be available for trade this upcoming season....
How Finnish glass design enchanted the world and keeps evolving
Heat radiates intensely. Deep rumbles and bangs echo through the air. A glassblower gathers a small, glowing mass of molten glass from the furnace onto the tip of a blow pipe and lifts it into the air. It seems as if the glass is dancing. With...
Finland to provide new aid package to Ukraine and join PURL initiative
Finland will deliver a new aid package to Ukraine this week and join the PURL initiative for the procurement of U.S. weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen announced this ahead of the NATO Defence...
General Secretary Tô Lâm begins official visit to Finland
HELSINKI General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tô Lâm, his spouse Ngô Phương Ly, and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam arrived at Helsinki Airport on October 20 evening, starting an official visit to Finland at...
Vietnamese General Secretary’s First Visit to Finland
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Finland marks the first time a head of the Communist Party of Vietnam has visited this Nordic country in more than 50 years of establishing relations. Vietnamese Communist Party’s...
Finland faces UN complaint over climate change inaction and impact on Sámi traditions
By David Mac Dougall October 15, 2025 86 One of the world’s biggest and most prestigious law firms has joined forces with a group of Sámi reindeer herders to lodge a complaint at the United Nations against the Finnish government. Jussa Seurujärvi...
Cyprus stays competitive among southern EU economies
Cyprus GDP per inhabitant reaches €37,100, near EU average Cyprus recorded a GDP per inhabitant of €37,100 in purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, according to Eurostat data published this week. The figure stood just below the EU average of...
Why Political Risk Is Now A Top Threat For Companies
Risk gauge The risks that can create a crisis for companies are always changing. The latest ranking of the top three risk factors, according to the results of a new survey, are cybersecurity, economic uncertainty and—increasingly—political. getty...
Europe can rearm in 5 years to deter Russia, Finnish president says
President Trump is “100 per cent” committed to defending his Nato allies and Europe will hit its rearmament targets in as little as five years, the Finnish president has told The Times. President Stubb, whose strong rapport with Trump has...
As Europe rearms, Nordic Investment Bank pushes further into defense
By Elías Thorsson October 20, 2025 680 Following years of slow investment, Europe is arming and its defense sector is heating up. The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), co-owned by the Nordic and Baltic countries, has historically focused on climate,...
Waldorf Astoria makes Nordic debut with opening of luxury hotel in Helsinki’s historic centre
Hilton has opened Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, its first luxury property in the Nordics, featuring private spa suites, the Peacock Bar and dedicated personal concierge service. HELSINKI, FINLAND – Waldorf Astoria has officially entered the Nordic...
Mobilizing resources for care: A holistic approach for financing Albania’s universal care services
Introduction Albania has made significant progress towards achieving gender equality, reversing gender gaps in higher education attainment, increasing political participation and leadership roles of women, decreasing the gender wage gap, improving...
Vietnamese Party leader’s Finland visit to further intensify bilateral cooperation: diplomat
HÀ NỘI – Finland and Việt Nam enjoy a great relationship that has lasted for more than half a century, and Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to Finland will help further intensify their ties, Finnish Ambassador to Việt Nam Pekka...
Watch the video: Which EU country's businesses suffer the most business IT incidents?
Published on 20/10/2025 - 10:56 GMT+2 •Updated 11:46 More than one in five European businesses suffered cybersecurity incidents in 2024, according to Eurostat, which put Finland as the country most affected with 42% of businesses hit. Poland...
Finnish economy back on recovery path: financial group
HELSINKI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Finnish economy is showing signs of renewed recovery after slowing earlier this year, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 2 percent in 2026, according to OP Financial Group's latest forecast...
Finland to spotlight sustainable tourism at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore
Finland will showcase its sustainable tourism initiatives at ITB Asia 2025, the International Tourism Exchange held in Singapore from October 15–17. Finland will join more than 130 countries at ITB Asia 2025, Asia’s leading travel trade show,...
Finnish Foreign Minister congratulated on the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that it will significantly contribute to building a stable future for Armenia and developing cooperation in the region
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The Prime Minister highlighted the effective cooperation with the OSCE, noting that an active dialogue has been established over the past...
Waldorf Astoria Arrives in Finland: A New Chapter in Iconic Luxury
Waldorf Astoria makes its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved historic buildings,...
Handelsbanken Investors Demand More Transparency From Swedish Bank
(Bloomberg) -- In the fall of 2023, as Svenska Handelsbanken AB searched for a new chief executive officer to replace the departing Carina Akerstrom, bank executives told the external recruiter handling the search they wanted someone who’d carry...