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President Barzani welcomes new Finnish ambassador
Shafaq News
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2025-07-03T10:49:55+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Erbil On Thursday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Finland’s newly appointed ambassador to Iraq, Anu Saarela, during a courtesy visit marking the...
Dutch government withdraws transgender bill after pressure
Christian Network Europe
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The Dutch caretaker government decided to withdraw its controversial self-identification transgender bill that was to make it easier for young people to change their legal gender. The news was announced on Wednesday by one of the Dutch junior...
Ambassador to be recalled to Finland
Euro Weekly News
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July 3, 2025
The whole point of being appointed as an Ambassador for any country is to promote that country’s image around the world. In a very unusual decision, the Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen has announced that she plans to invite the...
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Votes to Abolish Torture Prevention Body – President Must Reverse Course
International Partnership for Human Rights
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We, the undersigned human rights groups, are deeply alarmed by the June 25 decision of the parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic to dissolve the National Center for the Prevention of Torture (NCPT) – an independent public body tasked with monitoring...
Finland supports EC’s 90% emission reduction target by 2040
Daily Finland
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Finland expressed its support to the proposal of the European Commission regarding 90 percent emission reduction target by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels, said the Ministry of the Environment in a press release. The Commission published a...
Finland grants visa to 2,600 foreign wild-berry pickers this summer
Daily Finland
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About 2,600 wild-berry pickers were granted a seasonal work visa for Finland for summer 2025, said the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in a press release on Wednesday. About 60 applicants, however, received a negative decision. Most of the...
Kosola shines in Finland’s victory over 10-player Iceland at eves’ Euro opening tie
Gulf Today
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July 3, 2025
Katariina Kosola was on the target as Finland held their nerve to beat 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women Euro Championship in Thun on Wednesday. This was Finland first win since 2009 in the finals of any major. After a frustrating...
Finland to sack envoy to Lisbon for improper behaviours to staff
Daily Finland
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Published : 03 Jul 2025, 00:27 Updated : 03 Jul 2025, 00:29 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Wednesday proposed to terminate the Finnish Ambassador to Portugal, Titta Maja-Luoto, said the Ministry in a press release. Local media reported that...
Chinese, Finnish youths play football friendlies in Arctic Finland
Xinhua News Agency
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ROVANIEMI, Finland, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Youth football teams from China and Finland played friendly matches on Wednesday in Rovaniemi, the Arctic "hometown of Santa Claus," as part of a cultural and sports exchange program. Two under-12 teams from...
Could the French choose a 29-year-old as President?
EJ Insight
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In their next Presidential election in 2027, could the French choose a 29-year-old who did not graduate from university? Since 2022, Jordan Bardella has been president of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN, National Rally), the party which...
Finland kickstart Euro 2025 by beating 10-player Iceland
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
I’m pursuing further education in Finland –Possi Gee on music break
The Chronicle News Online
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July 3, 2025
Ace Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer Awal Alhassan, popularly known as Possigee, has revealed that he is currently pursuing further education in Finland. In an interview on Property FM, Possigee explained that his decision to return to...
Is There a Duty to Repatriate in International Law?
EJIL: Talk!
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July 2, 2025
As thousands of foreign nationals stranded in Iran and Israel wait for repatriation flights, governments are scrambling to find safe ways to evacuate them. With airspace closed, land border crossings limited, and evacuation routes posing dangers,...
Finland recalls Lisbon ambassador amid misconduct probe
Helsinki Times
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July 2, 2025
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has dismissed Titta Maja-Luoto from her post as Finland’s ambassador to Portugal. The decision follows internal complaints and an ongoing civil service investigation into her conduct. The Ministry for Foreign...
Finland’s inflation slows slightly to 1.9 percent in June
Helsinki Times
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July 2, 2025
Consumer prices in Finland rose by 1.9 percent in June compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary data from Statistics Finland. The harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) shows a slight decrease from May, when the annual...
Finland backs EU's 2040 emissions reduction target, says climate minister
Yle Uutiset
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July 2, 2025
The emissions target is part of the EU's broader roadmap to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Open image viewer Multala said the Commission's proposal aligns with Finland's key priorities in climate diplomacy. Image: Mimmi Nietula / Yle...
Finland just banned cargo-ship poop at sea, first nation to do it
Euro Weekly News
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July 2, 2025
Finland's new maritime law targets waste pollution from ships like these. Credit: Siwabud Veerapaisarn Images via Canva.com It’s now official, cargo ships can no longer treat the Baltic like a public toilet. As of July 1, 2025, Finland has become...
NHL players can play in 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics after deal gets finalized by hockey governing bodies
Fox News
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the upcoming playoffs and the future success of professional hockey on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NHL players will be permitted to play in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic...
International nurse recruitment branded a ‘great global rip-off’
Nursing Times
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July 2, 2025
International healthcare recruitment practices by wealthy countries are a “rip-off”, according to a global body representing nurses, which cited figures suggesting billions are being saved through overseas staff. The International Council of...
Housing aid cuts to hit 150,000 Finnish students from August
Helsinki Times
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July 2, 2025
A major overhaul of Finland’s student housing aid system will take effect in August, cutting support for around 150,000 students. Those renting from parents will see the sharpest drops. The reform shifts students from the general housing allowance...