Finland’s Marimekko Q3 sales up 8% to $59 mn on strong wholesale gains

Finnish design house Marimekko Corporation has delivered a solid performance in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, ended September 30, achieving an 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in net sales to €50.8 million (~$59 million), powered by robust...

Governor DeWine announce 5 projects set to create 218 jobs, more than $2.1 billion in investments

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the approval of five projects that will create 218 new jobs and retain nearly 1,165 jobs statewide. During its monthly...

Government as a markets creator

Yusuf Mansur Jordan faces a dual dilemma that is centered on the slowdown in real growth (between 2 per cent and 3 per cent) and the rise in public debt to levels exceeding GDP. This means that any growth below the interest rate on the debt is...

Spanish defence minister’s jet suffers GPS disturbance near Russian enclave

A Spanish military jet with a defence minister on board suffered a GPS "disturbance" while on the way to Lithuania, according to Spanish officials. The military aircraft was flying near Russia's Kaliningrad enclave on Wednesday morning when the...

In ‘Newville,’ Pisie Hochheim and Tony Oswald Take on a Family That ‘Covers the Entire American Political Spectrum’ and a House That ‘Resists’ Them

In the upcoming doc “Newville,” Pisie Hochheim and Tony Oswald follow 10 siblings who “cover the entire American political spectrum.” “They have many different spiritual beliefs and lifestyles. We’ve watched over the years as they’ve managed to...

Goa reports 6.23% rise in tourist arrivals; international visitors up 29.33% in 2025

Image credit - iStock-1157048446Goa’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, with overall tourist arrivals increasing by 6.23 per cent between January and September 2025 compared to the same period last year. Tourism Minister Rohan A....

Top 10 countries with the strongest and weakest rule of law in 2025: Where does India rank compared to US, Pakistan, and China?

Top 10 countries with the strongest and weakest rule of law index in 2025: The rule of law is the foundation of peace, justice, human rights, and sustainable development in a country. Research indicates that a stronger rule of law correlates with...

Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over attacks on Christians

Donald Trump has warned that the United States military could enter Nigeria “guns blazing” if the government fails to stop violence against Christians. He also threatened to halt all US aid to the country. In a post on Truth Social, the US...

Romania: Mihai Traistariu has a potential Eurovision 2026 song produced in Finland

He took Romania to fourth place at Eurovision 2006 with the euro-classic “Tornero.” And now Mihai Trăistariu says he may put his name in the hat for Vienna. Speaking to Romanian publication Libertatea he said: “I’ve also seen the rumors that we...

Finnish comic Ismo Leikola the face of Visit Estonia campaign

The campaign runs through the fall and will cost €250,000, organized by the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) under the Visit Estonia brand, and focuses on Estonia's cuisine. "Ismo is a fan of Estonia and has even thought about...

Ukraine U15 Girls Football Team Ready for UEFA Development Tournament in Finland

As reported by the UAF press service Ukraine’s Women’s U15 team (players born in 2011) is preparing to participate in the UEFA Development Tournament. According to the Ukrainian Association of Football’s press service, the competition will take...

President Mirziyoyev hosts official welcome for Finnish leader ahead of talks.

POLITICS | 18:59 / 31.10.2025 331 1 min read On Thursday, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted a ceremonial reception for President of Finland Alexander Stubb, who arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit. The event took place at the Kuksaroy...

Education officials face criticism over selection of teachers for international visit

Teachers in Mancherial have accused School Education department officials of selecting ineligible candidates for an international teacher exposure programme, alleging violations of government guidelines. The DEO denied the allegations, insisting...

Finland: corporate liability under scrutiny amid environmental and sanctions investigations

General context, key principles and hot topics 1 Identify the highest-profile corporate investigation under way in your country, describing and commenting on its most noteworthy aspects. The highest-profile investigation under way in Finland...

Finland’s Stealth Debut Begins as First F-35A Aircraft Completes Assembly in Fort Worth

Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II, tail number JF-501, has completed final assembly at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility, marking a key production milestone. The achievement confirms the Finnish Air Force’s HX program remains on schedule for...

Finland’s crackdown on undocumented migrants sparks fear

HELSINKI – The Finnish government’s crackdown on immigration has led to a sharp rise in deportations, raising fears among undocumented migrants who could face dangerous situations in their home countries. At a Helsinki day centre called “Toivon...

Finnish foreign minister meets with ministers during Indonesia visit

ShareSharePin ItShare (Left) H.E. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure, (right) Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen. Photo: Facebook. Indonesian minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono met...

Gia Lai cancels 27.2 million$ Finnish ODA for Pleiku wastewater project, opts for domestic funding

An aerial view of Pleiku’s central urban area, part of the Hoi Phu drainage basin in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tan Luc / Tuoi Tre Gia Lai Province has withdrawn from a Finland-funded phase of the Pleiku urban drainage and wastewater...

International mission measures Latvia's nuclear readiness

The Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV) Service was carried out at the request of the Government of Latvia and hosted by the Radiation Safety Centre of State Environmental Service of Latvia (RSC SES). The objective of the mission was to conduct...

Finland, Uzbekistan vow to boost bilateral ties

President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday expressed their interest to intensify bilateral relations between their countries and strengthen cooperation in various sectors. Stubb met Mirziyoyev in...