What new restrictions Finland and Latvia have imposed on Russians

Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and the risk of new Kremlin-driven threats in other regions have radically changed how European countries approach national security and defence. In an effort to counter these emerging challenges,...

Bangladesh beat Ireland to avenge losses and stay in the World Cup

ALSO: Doeschate has no regrets going Dutch with South Africa Australian quicks star in rout of New Zealand CHITTAGONG // Bangladesh stung flat-footed Ireland to resurrect their World Cup campaign with a 27-run victory in front of some 25,000...

TrueLayer to Acquire Zimpler, Expanding Pay by Bank Network Across Europe

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox TrueLayer, a London-based Pay by Bank network, has announced an agreement to acquire Zimpler, a Sweden-based Pay by Bank provider. The deal combines two key...

I visited the fairy tale Christmas Market that was much better than I expected

Last Christmas, Life Reporter Christopher Megrath opted to forgo the typical British yuletide markets and venture to a less frequented European destination steeped in history. Christopher is chuffed that he did because the Old Town Christmas...

I visited magical Christmas market with no crowds

Chloe Dobinson and Christopher Megrath 11:06, 24 Oct 2025Updated 11:06, 24 Oct 2025 Tallinn Christmas market is a sight to behold(Image: heinstirred via Getty Images) Last Christmas, Life reporter Christopher Megrath opted to forgo the typical...

Finland to Trump: Let Ukraine Use Tomahawks Against Russia

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told Politico on Wednesday that the United States should permit Ukraine to use American long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike targets inside Russia. Orpo said Russia is a lasting threat to Europe and...

Finnish Maritime Company WE Tech Solutions Opens Office in Japan to Strengthen Ties with Local Market

WE Tech Solutions officially opens its’ first office in Japan under the name WE Tech Solutions KK, located in the port city of Kobe. This new office represents an important step in line with the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in...

Israel advances bill to annex occupied West Bank

Israel’s parliament has advanced a bill that would impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, marking a significant escalation in the country’s territorial ambitions and drawing swift criticism from its closest allies. The Knesset...

Finland's unemployment rate remains one of the highest in EU

Finland's unemployment rate remained among the highest in the European Union in September, with trend figures from Statistics Finland showing 9.9 percent of the labour force without work. The figure is unchanged from August and reflects a labour...

Commissioner Roswall's keynote address at the European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS) 2025

European Commission Speech Heraklion, 24 Oct 2025 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you, Minister Multala, for your warm welcome. Let me start by saying how happy I am to be back in Helsinki. There are ...

TrueLayer Acquires Zimpler to Boost European Pay by Bank Network

TrueLayer, Europe’s leading Pay by Bank network, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Zimpler, the fastest growing Pay by Bank network in the Nordics. The acquisition will bring together two of Europe’s most innovative Pay by...

Defense Minister Phan Van Giang meets with Finnish counterpart Antti Hakkanen

At the meeting, the Vietnamese defense leader emphasized that General Secretary To Lam’s visit marks the first official visit to Finland by a senior Vietnamese leader since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in 1973. The signing...

Finnish technology powers Bangkok’s new Orange Line railway network

Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has chosen Finnish technology leader Nokia to deploy a next-generation communications network for the city’s upcoming MRT Orange Line — a major infrastructure project set to connect...

Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn

Big Issue’s trip took us to meet Juha Kahila, head of international affairs at Y-Säätiö, the housing association that leads on Housing First and tackling homelessness. And his outlook, considering Finland’s homelessness success story, was a gloomy...

Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits new high as corporate earnings impress

The Stoxx 600 index closed the session up 0.4% at 574.81, with all major indices across the continent in the green, with the exception of Zurich's Swiss Market Index, which finished 0.5% lower. This was a new record closing high for the Stoxx 600,...

Europe midday: Shares hold gains amid corporate earnings, oil price spike

The pan-regional Stoxx 600 was up 0.3% at 574 by 1143 BST, just below the record intra-day high of 574.74. Germany’s DAX gave up morning gains to be 0.28% lower while the UK’s FTSE 100 rose 0.53%. The US overnight imposed fresh sanctions on the...

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

The Waldorf Astoria — a Pursuitist preferred luxury hotel brand, and one of my personal favorites — has arrived in Helsinki. A historic destination now connecting to a lively, design-forward city, the debut of Waldorf Astoria Helsinki instantly...

For Agnico Eagle, all that glitters is golden, Sudbury chamber hears

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Andre Leite outlines gold miner’s plans to expand, especially in Northern Ontario Andre Leite, vice-president of Ontario operations for Agnico Eagle Mines, speaks at a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce...

Uzbek–Finnish Cooperation: New Dynamics and Practical Areas of Partnership

The resilience of Finland’s development model and the dynamism of Uzbekistan’s reforms provide a solid foundation for deepening bilateral cooperation. Finland combines technological leadership, efficient governance, and a robust social policy. Its...

Employment growth: Which European regions are developing the fastest?

Is Southern Europe overtaking the northern parts of the old continent in terms of employment? Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian regions are seeing significant employment growth. The EU region with the highest employment rate is the Åland...