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Finland Condemns Israel’s E1 Settlement Plan in West Bank
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s intentions to advance the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning that the move would violate international law and jeopardize...
DayOne announces flagship hyperscale data center project in Lahti, Finland
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
Aggregated investment amounts to EUR 1.2 billion DayOne’s Growth Partnership Agreement with Lahti underscores its long-term commitment to Finland’s digital and economic development LAHTI, Finland, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DayOne, a...
Finland Plans Cuts to Ukrainian Refugee Support
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainians residing in Finland may face a reduction in public assistance due to a new fiscal plan introduced by Finance Minister Riikka Purra, according to a news agency. Several nations across Europe that were initially open to hosting...
Finland files charges against oil tanker team for vandalism
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s deputy prosecutor general has filed charges against the captain and two officers of the oil tanker Eagle S for aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications, following damage to undersea cables in the...
Finland Charges Oil Tanker Team After Undersea Cable Damage
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland's deputy prosecutor general has formally charged the captain and two officers of the oil tanker Eagle S with aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications, following extensive damage to undersea cables...
Media reports Finland to cut benefits for Ukrainians
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland is considering cutting benefits for Ukrainian refugees under a new budget proposal by Finance Minister Riikka Purra, Yle reported. The plan would end “integration compensation” payments to municipalities and welfare areas, aiming...
Trump suggests that Zelensky should ‘make a deal’
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to “make the deal” to resolve the conflict with Russia, following a three-hour summit in Anchorage with Russian President Vladimir Putin—their first meeting...
US Treasury Secretary states Kiev’s European supporters should ‘put up or shut up’
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged European nations supporting Kiev to step up their contributions instead of relying on Washington to take the lead. Speaking to Fox Business on Thursday, Bessent said President Donald Trump has...
Finland Opts Out of NATO’s PURL Plan
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has decided not to take part in the NATO-backed Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a new program enabling partner nations to transfer or purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine. On Tuesday, Finnish Defense Minister Antti...
Finland Prioritizes Domestic Defense Industry
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has decided not to take part in the NATO-coordinated Priority Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), an initiative that enables nations to either purchase or transfer American weaponry to Ukraine. On Tuesday, Finnish Defense Minister...
Finnish study reveals UN defense strategy might harm small businesses
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent study has raised concerns that the European Union’s effort to unify its defense industry and promote collaborative arms purchases could disadvantage smaller businesses, particularly in countries like Finland, according to findings...
Finland’s President Hints at Imminent Palestine Recognition
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s President Alexander Stubb declared Thursday his willingness to endorse the official recognition of Palestine, pending a formal proposal from the government. According to Finland’s Constitution, the president’s role in state...
Helsinki+50 Conference underlined the role of civil society
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 2, 2025
HELSINKI, 1 August 2025 – To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, Finland organized a high-level conference at Finlandia Hall on 31 July 2025. The conference, hosted by the OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of...
Finland Witnesses Rise in Foreign Deportations
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 1,350 non-citizens have been removed from Finland during the initial six months of 2025, as per local reports on Thursday. Authorities in Finland expelled more than 1,350 international residents during the first half of this year,...
Finland Expels Over 1,350 Foreigners in First Half of 2025
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In the first six months of 2025, Finnish authorities expelled over 1,350 foreign nationals from the country, marking a sharp 32% increase compared to the same timeframe last year, local media revealed on Thursday. A Finnish broadcaster,...
Helsinki+50 discussions will contribute to building a vision for the OSCE
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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July 30, 2025
HELSINKI, 30 July 2025 – The Helsinki+50 Discussions on the Future of the OSCE will take place on 1 August 2025 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki. The Discussions, conducted in connection with the Helsinki+50 Conference, bring together all...
Finland Advocates for Two-State Solution, Eyes Palestine Recognition
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland on Wednesday declared its support for France’s initiative advocating a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, hinting at eventual recognition of Palestine within a comprehensive peace strategy. “Finland has joined...
Finland Supports Two-State Solution for Palestine
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Finland expressed its endorsement of France’s statement advocating for a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, marking a potential step toward formally acknowledging Palestine within a broader peace...
OSCE Secretary General Calls for Renewed Commitment to Helsinki Final Act Principles During Visit to Helsinki
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 2, 2025
HELSINKI, August 2, 2025 – OSCE Secretary General Ambassador Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his official visit to Helsinki, where he participated in the Helsinki+50 Conference and held a series of high-level bilateral meetings. In his keynote...
Statement by the OSCE Chairpersonship-in-Office on the 1 August Helsinki+50 Discussions
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 2, 2025
HELSINKI, 1 August 2025 - Today, the Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship hosted senior-level government officials and civil society actors for the Helsinki+50 discussions on the future of the OSCE, an initiative launched by the Chairperson-in-Office,...