Morocco, Finland Deepen Collaboration on Climate and Meteorology

Rabat – Morocco and Finland have taken another step toward strengthening their bilateral cooperation, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in meteorology, climate, and environmental sciences. The signing took...

Can Ukraine force Russia to talk peace if Trump sends Tomahawk missiles? Finland thinks so

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Russia poses a “permanent threat” to European security and urged Washington to send the weapons to Ukraine so it can strike Russia deep inside and bring President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table...

Prolonged multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 linked to consumption of tomatoes in the European Union/European Economic Area – first update

A prolonged cross-border outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 is ongoing in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). From 2023 to 30 September 2025, 437 confirmed cases of S. Strathcona ST2559 were identified in 17 EU/EEA countries...

Finland sees fastest rise in public debt across EU

Finland recorded the largest increase in public debt-to-GDP ratio among all EU member states in the second quarter of 2025, according to data published by Eurostat. The ratio reached 88.4% by the end of June, up from 84.2% in the previous quarter...

Party leader’s official visit to Finland opens new, promising chapter of cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – The official visit to Finland from October 20 – 22 by Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation has a positive impact on the bilateral relationship. This was the highest-level...

European Union: Commission aims to enhance economic security with new FDI screening framework

General overview Background Historically, there was no comprehensive framework for the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) operating across the European Union. Instead, individual member states could adopt their own FDI screening regimes...

Elisa to axe 450 jobs globally, 400 in Finland

Finnish telecommunications company Elisa is planning to cut up to 450 employees including 400 in Finland as a part of its austerity measures, said the company in a press release on Thursday. The company decided to take the measures aiming to save...

Ukraine counts on cooperation with Finland to purchase long-range missiles – Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, the presidential press service has reported. “The President also thanked Finland for joining the PURL initiative and for its €100 million...

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as oil jumps, earnings roll in after Tesla disappoints

US stocks climbed on Thursday as oil prices surged amid Russia sanctions and as Wall Street parsed through a fresh batch of quarterly results after Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM) earnings fell short. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the...

Finland, 16 other EU countries broke debt, deficit rules in 2024

Seventeen countries including Finland out of the European Union's 27 member countries exceeded the bloc's self-imposed limits for budget deficits and public debt last year, reported dpa, quoting data published on Tuesday by the EU's statistics...

Two suspects arrested after €88m Louvre jewel heist

French police have arrested two men suspected of involvement in the audacious theft of French Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum, as investigators pursue leads suggesting the gang may have received insider help. The arrests took place on Saturday...

Impact of Asthma Severity and Exacerbation Frequency on Burden of Disease Related Costs in Finland

Introduction Studying productivity loss and healthcare costs among working-aged patients is essential for understanding the economic burden of diseases and informing healthcare policies. It helps in planning effective healthcare services and...

Slovakia’s energy independence fails to cut business electricity prices

23. October 2025 at 17:28 Despite new nuclear capacity, companies still face some of the highest energy costs in the EU. Illustrative image (source: Pexels) Font size: A - | A + Slovakia is on the verge of becoming a net exporter of electricity,...

Party General Secretary wraps up official visit to Finland

HELSINKI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Helsinki on Wednesday afternoon (local time), concluding their three-day official visit to Finland at the invitation of Finnish President Alexander...

As the U.S. and China clash on trade, one deal offers a third way

As U.S.-China tensions deepen, the CPTPP is emerging as a potential third pillar for global trade and stability. The then Canadian trade minister with the president of a Japanese company at an event in 2019 celebrating a sharp reduction in tariffs...

'Clearly human error': TT-Line sent wrong specs, leading to $9m Spirit ferry fix

The head of Tasmania's state-owned ferry operator has blamed "human error" which has resulted in modifications to the two new Spirit of Tasmania ships and their berth being needed. Last month, TT-Line revealed the project's "recovery team", which...

All about Gambling Market in Europe: Revenue and Products

Gambling Market Revenue (2019-2029) The European gambling market continues its growth trajectory, with total gross gaming revenue expected to reach €123.4 billion in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023. While land- based gambling is expected to grow and...

Baku trade mission strengthens economic bridge between S Caucasus and Northern Europe

The recent B2B meetings held in Baku between leading companies from Azerbaijan and the Baltic nations, including Finland, Latvia, and Estonia, mark a pivotal moment in Eurasian economic diplomacy. Organized under the umbrella of the “LEF Network...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

This Vaughan, Ont.-based company brings the mystery to your front door

Open this photo in gallery:Scarlet Envelope Games is an at-home escape room that arrives via mail each month.Supplied Picture this: a red envelope arrives in your mailbox, stuffed with case files, treasure maps, diary pages and photos. There’s...