Tag: Marin
Wanting Putin changes the playing field
No one expects a trial in the foreseeable future. But Vladimir Putin can no longer travel internationally as he likes and all countries must adapt to a new political game plan. Also hear why it is seen as an act of defiance that Vladimir Putin, the day after the arrest warrant, is visiting occupied areas […]
Thursday’s papers: Another step towards NATO, Ukraine’s new shower requests and Sanna Marin gets NYU degree
NATO, Ukraine and the national cleaning strike are the topics of the newspapers on Thursday.
The head of Super denies Purra’s claim about the “burden” of foreign nurses.
Helsingin Sanomat asked Paavola extensively about it after the shouting match Riikka PurraChairman of the Basic Finns, and Sanna Marinthe chairman of the Social Democrats in the election debate organized by Ilta-Sanomi on Tuesday. Purra stated during the discussion that his discussions with nursing associations show that nurses with insufficient language skills are an “additional […]
Denmark vulnerable to foreign bribery – report
The OECD has published a report strongly criticizing Denmark’s approach to combating bribery involving foreign companies or individuals, along with several recommendations (see factbox) to improve the situation. The report, published by the OECD’s working group on bribery, said Denmark places “insufficient priority on preventing, detecting and sanctioning foreign bribery” and must urgently step up […]
That is why Putin has gotten stuck in eastern Ukraine
The battles rage in the city of Bachmut, which has become symbolic. In the middle of the fighting is the founder of the Wagner group, trying to get more ammunition from Russia. At the same time, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is rising more and more into the limelight – despite the Russian setbacks. Cast: Gudrun […]
Denmark’s military expenditure is increasing as the world’s powers sharpen their claws
S! CLEAN songA new defense proposal is a new one doomsday alarm called S!RENEN, which will sound a loud siren on people’s phones in the event of an impending disaster. There is no need to download a special app: in an emergency, the alert will be sent directly by mobile operators to mobile phones, along […]
Tuesday’s papers: Sanna Marin and destroyers, tax warning and the price of coffee
Sanna Marini’s visit to Kyiv continues to raise the Hornet’s nest.
Marin denies his promises regarding Finland’s Hornet jets
“I have not made or proposed any decisions. I have said that Finland can discuss how we could participate even more strongly in supporting Ukraine. The Air Force’s 62 Hornet fighters that will retire in 2025. On Monday, Marin faced several questions from the media about her statement in Kyiv last week. “I believe we […]
Prime Minister Sanna Marin: Finland has not promised Hornet jets to Ukraine
Clarifying a statement he made last week, Finland’s prime minister said leaders must decide what to do with the country’s aging fighter jets after they are decommissioned.
A four-day work week is profitable in some fields, the professor tells YLE
However, Härmä told public radio that the effects of the four-day work week should be monitored for more than six months – one to two years – as the employees’ motivation may decrease after the initial enthusiasm. “It would show how long productivity can remain unchanged after reducing working hours. The danger of shortening the […]
Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine
Several countries are weighing their own capabilities to provide such military support. I think this could also be discussed in Finland. We know we’ve made a decision on new fighters. We know the schedule for when we will get new jets to Finland, and I believe that we can also talk about the Hornets, whether […]
Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine
Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]
Finnish leaders were surprised by Marini’s Hornet fighter comment
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said in Kyiv that Finland should discuss whether its old Hornet fighters could be sent to Ukraine.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister Maria Ohisalo are visiting Kyiv
The Prime Minister of Finland and the Minister of the Environment visited Ukraine on Friday.
This is how Putin’s coup attempt failed
Hear about the reports that Russia was preparing a coup d’état in Moldova – and how it was averted. The intelligence part of the war is spreading with destabilization attempts in areas around Ukraine. Also hear about attacks against a Russian spy plane in Belarus and about street protests in Georgia. In addition, Russian Foreign […]
Finland and Estonia – with their backs to Russia
Estonia and Finland together share most of the EU’s border with Russia. The heads of government, Kaja Kallas and Sanna Marin, have been setting the tone for the EU’s support for Ukraine, and elections are being held in both countries these days. In Finland there is just under a month left and in Estonia elections […]
The opposition will challenge the prime minister in the last parliamentary question hour before the elections
Marin defended his government’s record, claiming that historic decisions have been made and major crises have been faced during its tenure.
The Swedes who remained after Putin’s invasion
Several Swedes have gone to Ukraine to participate as volunteers in both fighting, aid transport and medical care. Hear about the Swedes who support Ukraine, why they are there and what drives them. In addition, with one of the most noted summer speakers in P1, Swedish-speaking Kateryna Martiniuk, about why she refuses to leave Ukraine. […]
Undersea cable between Iceland and Ireland
As reported by RÚV, the benefits of the new undersea cable linking Iceland and Ireland are greater telecommunications security and faster cloud services. The cable, called ÍRIS, went into operation yesterday and is the third submarine cable installed and operated by state-owned Icelandic company Farice. The first two cables are FARICE-1 and DANICE, which connect […]
The Nord Stream explosions hurt the Baltic wildlife researchers
Scientists say pipeline explosions stirred up chemical waste and threaten cod and porpoise populations The destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines not only interrupted the flow of Russian natural gas to Western Europe, it killed and poisoned already endangered fish and marine mammal species in the Baltic Sea, says a new report […]
Nord Stream explosions severely affected maritime life – report
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions near Bornholm last September caused untold damage to the seabed in a particularly vulnerable area of the Baltic Sea, according to a new report. The four explosions stirred up 250,000 tonnes of contaminated seabed – an area twice the size of Bornholm. They released sediment containing toxic substances […]
The Constitutional Law Committee suspends its work to reform the Sámi assemblies
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported that the fate of the bill could be decided in the absence of two members of the Social Democratic Party’s deputy committee, Johannes Koskinen and Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen. Tuula Väätäinen (SDP) was absent from the vote, but since both of his deputies could not attend the meeting, he was replaced Markus Lohithe […]
Basic Finns dominate the media in Finland’s election news
The party has also attracted attention with the debates on the NATO membership debates and the debates on the Translaw Act and the Sámi assemblies. The analysis covers domestic editorial media coverage of the parliamentary elections from January 1 to February 19, 2023. Basic Finns accounted for 19% of all party mentions in the coverage […]
Marin “disappointed” by the failure of the reform of the Sámi District Law
One of the governing parties, the Center, joined the opposition in torpedoing a bill that would have given indigenous peoples more power over, among other things, land use in northern Finland.
UN Weekly Roundup: 18–24 February 2023
Editor’s note: Here’s a quick snapshot of what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the UN’s perch. One year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Last Friday marked one year since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. There were several meetings at UN headquarters during the week to […]
Sanna Marin’s SDP supports expanding conscription to women
The majority of Finnish parties oppose changes to the current conscription model, according to the results of Yle’s security policy report.
PODDEN IN UKRAINE: This is how Ukraine stands against Putin
There are air raids and shelling during the recording, when the pod is on location in Ukraine. Our two deployed teams are partly close to the front and partly in the capital, Kiev. Hear about the reactions to the US president’s visit to Kiev, about everyday life in the war and about the struggle to […]
Denmark must lead the transformation of the EU’s food system
Collaboration is paramountCLEVERFOOD, funded by the EU with DKK 60 million, will focus on legislation and policy that will pave the way for healthier and more sustainable food production. The project will collaborate with legislators, universities, industry and advocacy groups across Europe. The purpose of CLEVERFOOD is to gather all the existing projects under one […]
Monday papers: Marin’s 60 minutes, the forest discussion and the traffic strike continue
Many Finnish newspapers picked up on Marin’s harsh comments about Russia during his interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes program.
Niinistö, Marin and Haavisto discuss NATO’s options at the Munich Security Conference
According to Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (green), Turkey has said that Finland has fulfilled the conditions of last summer’s three-way agreement.
Finland reverses course, prepares to join NATO without Sweden
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) – Finland is now ready to let Sweden into a NATO partnership because Helsinki is unwilling to stay out of the military alliance any longer than necessary. That was the core message from Finnish President Sauli Niinist to the press on Friday, the first day of a security conference in Munich, where […]
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin headed to the Munich Security Conference
The President will also participate in a panel discussion on NATO, security and European partnerships.
Minister Lintilä admits that the WhatsApp account was not hacked, still denies sending Sanna Marin’s meme
The parliamentary officials’ investigation could not rule out the possibility that someone had used Lintilä’s account at the same time as him.
This is how Ukraine must stop the Russian offensive
Ukraine is waiting for vehicles from the West. Russia is gathering troops. The fighting continues, but so far no side in Russia’s war of invasion against Ukraine has a clear upper hand. Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikiviresearcher Martin Kragh and correspondent in Moscow Maria Persson Löfgren. Hear them about how Russia is now trying to take […]
Purra of the Basic Finns is the only party leader who is ready to postpone the goal of carbon neutrality
“Threshold Questions [for coalition co-operation] will naturally be resolved in the negotiation phase, he answered the question whether the opposition party could join the government coalition committed to the current goal. He also expressed opposition to the idea of taking action to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goal of […]
Finland and Sweden receive the Kleist Prize for their decisions to join NATO
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin will accept the award on Saturday.
Finnish minister’s WhatsApp hack, sending Marin memes is still a mystery
“I know I didn’t send [the meme] myself, because I was busy at the time,” Minister Lintilä told a regional newspaper over the weekend.
Homelessness can be eradicated by close cooperation by 2027: Report
“Today there is a broad consensus in Finland about the need to eradicate homelessness, but some time ago this was considered a utopian goal. Now we just need to take concrete steps to achieve it. We need a national program to eradicate homelessness by 2027. It is important that all political parties commit to this […]
Survey of MPs on Twitter 2022: Basic Finns rule – Marin carries SDP alone
Like MPs, there are big differences between parties in the activity and effectiveness of Twitter use. Of all the parties, the Finns party was far ahead of the others on Twitter. MPs are fairly active Twitter users, and 188 out of 200 MPs have a Twitter account. But there are big differences in the ability […]
They want to ban fish farming
The assessment of fish farming in aquaculture carried out by the National Audit Office revealed significant legal violations in this sector. Therefore, the Landvernd wants to prohibit further development of farming on the country’s coasts, at least until the regulations are changed. According to the recommendations, a thorough assessment of the impact of aquaculture on […]
Friday papers: Marin ponders fighter jets for Ukraine, bad burgers and Russian stories
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin talked with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his speech in Brussels on Thursday.
The military that started the war is condemning Russia
Russia has been unanimous about the invasion of Ukraine. Now comes several critical statements from Russian former military personnel about the slim chances of the Russian army to win. Among other things, hear about Igor Girkin, who led the first armed groups that started the war in Donbass and was a key player in 2014 […]
Turku will host the Swan European Regatta in the summer of 2023
This event is one of the most eagerly awaited meetings in the calendar of swan owners in Northern Europe. Organized by the City of Turku, Turku Yacht Club, Forum Marinum Maritime Center and Sunborn Events together with Nautor Swan and its sports branch ClubSwan Racing, the event takes place from 19 to 23 July, and […]
Accelerating the laying of the undersea cable to Vestmannaeyjar
A decision has been made to speed up construction and a permit application has been sent to the Icelandic Energy Authority for the new submarine power cable ‘Vestmannaeyjar 4’, according to an announcement on the Landsnet website. However, last week there was a failure of the submarine power cable “Vestmannaeyjar 3”. This is the second […]
Finland’s Niinistö, Marin expresses her condolences to Turkey after the earthquake
Prime Minister Sanna Marin emphasized the importance of helping Turkey.
The Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden promise that the nations will join NATO together
Marin and Kristersson stressed at a joint press conference in Stockholm that the countries aim to join NATO by July.
Ulf Kristersson and Sanna Marin have a press conference about the NATO process
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is on a state visit to Sweden. She and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson had a meeting during the day. Among other things, it has discussed the continued process for the countries to join NATO and Sweden’s EU presidency. According to an opinion poll in Finland, the majority of Finns do […]
Now Putin needs the Wagner group
Now the dreaded private army is recruiting in Russia’s prisons and is an increasingly important card for Vladimir Putin as he seeks to carry out his invasion plan. The group has gone from an army in the shadows to headquarters in the middle of town. Recently, the United States labeled both the group and anyone […]
Marin: The appointment of the Prime Minister’s security policy advisor will probably be postponed
Marin stated at a press conference on Wednesday that it is reasonable to let the next prime minister assess the necessity of the position. “My own thinking is that it is. But in any case it’s very possible that the timing will be pushed back. I don’t think the timetable is particularly important that it […]
The Climate Fund invests EUR 10 million in Norsepower to accelerate the reduction of emissions in the shipping industry
Emissions from shipping are predicted to increase without additional measures, so the development and scale of solutions that reduce emissions in the shipping industry is crucial. Norsepower reduces emissions by providing ships with wind power with the company’s own rotor sail. Depending on the wind conditions, Norsepower’s product can reduce the ship’s fuel consumption by […]
Putin was so wrong about Europe
When the podcast started in January 2022, the world looked different. Putin’s Russia counted on Europe being divided and weakened. Ukraine did not believe that a large-scale war was imminent. Since then, a new security order has emerged and a united Europe has rallied behind Ukraine. Radio correspondents Russia turns one year old. Cast: Johanna […]
The Governor General of Canada is on a state visit to Finland
The discussions between the President and the Governor General will focus on bilateral relations between Finland and Canada, security issues, climate change and Arctic cooperation. The day ends with a state dinner hosted by President Niinistö and Dr. Haukio at the Presidential Palace. Governor General Mary Simon will also meet the Prime Minister during her […]
The trade reform clarifies the committee despite the opposition of the center and basic Finns
He added that the change requires that a person who changes their legal gender marker for the first time cannot do so until at least a year has passed since the previous change, unless there is a special reason for the change. Päivälehti pointed out that one of the key parts of the bill is […]
Putin is losing patience – the war industry under pressure
The Russian Minister of Trade and Industry, Denis Manturov, presented a report that all was going well in Russian aircraft and helicopter manufacturing. Then the Russian president interrupted and said he had completely different tasks. In addition, hear lieutenant colonel Joakim Paasikivi and Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren comment on the helicopter crash, where, among […]
This is how Sweden’s NATO application is going
With sound from SVT Nyheter. Cast: Mats Eriksson Reporter: Marina Nilsson Malmström Producer: Susanna Hållbus
Prime Minister of Finland: “We have to make sure that the Ukrainians win”
Prime Minister Marin said that Finland joins NATO to avoid war.
Marin calls Perus Finns racists and refers to the statements of some legislators
The Prime Minister referred, for example, to the desire of the populist right-wing opposition party to exclude some nationalities from social security and added that he hoped that the party would not consider some population groups more valuable than others. He also elaborated on his earlier remark that there is no possibility of a government […]
Marin heads to Davos when the new defense minister visits Sweden and Estonia
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) is participating in the WEF conference in Switzerland for the second time with three other ministers.
Thor the walrus ruins the New Year’s celebration
The massive sea mammal forced a British port city to cancel fireworks The arrival of a huge walrus in the British port city of Scarborough on the North Sea has scuppered the New Year’s celebration plans of the local authorities. The huge animal was spotted resting in the harbor area on Friday. The young walrus […]
Sanna Marini’s New Year’s message: "Russia will not win" in Ukraine
The prime minister wants to see a self-sufficient Europe that is not dependent on authoritarian governments.
Right-wing example in Europe, long-term impact still uncertain
© Provided by Xinhua Voters across much of Europe have swung far to the right in their quest for change as they have been hit by rising energy bills and record inflation intensified by the ongoing Ukraine crisis. ROME, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) — With successes in Italy and Sweden and a foothold in Hungary and […]
Yearender: Right-wing example in Europe, long-term impact still uncertain
ROME, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) — With successes in Italy and Sweden and a foothold in Hungary and Poland, right-wing nationalism has been on the rise in Europe in 2022. Voters across much of Europe have swung far to the right in their quest for change as they have been hit by rising energy bills and […]
Friday’s papers: Season’s greetings from Marini, Christmas travel, climate-friendly food
The Prime Minister told Ilta-Sanom that the energy crisis has become as serious a crisis as Covid was.
Former US Open champion Cilic among top players to compete in Tata Open Maharashtra
Pune (Maharashtra)[India]December 22 (ANI): As India’s biggest tennis event, the Tata Open Maharashtra returns to the opening week of the international tennis calendar. The action gets even more exciting with the presence of top names from around the world, including 17 top-100 players. The tournament is celebrating its fifth edition in Pune and will be […]
The Finnish government is refining the plan for compensating electricity costs
The maximum compensation amount is 700 euros per month. It will be paid to households through electricity bills at the beginning of next spring. An agreement was apparently not reached on the share of reimbursed costs, but the preliminary calculations that were the starting point of the government negotiations set the share at 50–80 percent. […]
Ohisalo: Cop15 result more than many dared to expect
“We are talking about a tipping point to halt the loss of biodiversity worldwide.” The countries of the world agreed at the conference to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030, to protect at least 30 percent of all land and water areas by 2030, and to restore 30 percent of degraded land, […]
Five options for restoring global biodiversity after the UN agreement
To slow and reverse the fastest loss of Earth’s living things since the dinosaurs has nearly 200 countries signed an agreement in Montreal, Canada, and vows to live in harmony with nature by 2050. The The Kunming-Montreal Agreement is not legally binding but will require signatories to report on their progress towards meeting targets such […]
UN Conference on Biological Diversity reaches agreement to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 – 30% conservation and restoration target for world’s nations
In addition, the parties agreed to restore at least 30 percent of land and water ecosystems by 2030. “This is a turning point in global efforts to stop the decline of biological diversity, which can be compared to the role of the Paris Agreement in combating the climate crisis. Finland is now also committed to […]
The Finnish government retroactively covers 50–80% of household energy bills in November-December
Riku Huttunen and Tatu Pahkala, the officials of the Ministry of Economy and Labor stated to the newspaper that the one-time compensation should be paid to households through electricity bills in March. According to preliminary calculations made by the ministry, the amount of the compensation is a percentage – 50–80 percent – of household electricity […]
Finland is preparing new measures to help consumers cope with rising energy costs
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) revealed the motions currently under consideration after a meeting between the government and opposition parties on Monday afternoon.
Finland relaxes arms export rules to Turkey
Prime Minister Sanna Marini’s government may deal with Turkey’s requests for military supplies before the end of its term.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin: Europe remains “united” on aid to Ukraine
The Council approved new sanctions against Russia and financial aid to Ukraine.
The Social Democrats propose a price ceiling for electricity, which surprises other parties
SDP estimates that the costs of the ceiling limit could be covered with the proceeds of the windfall tax imposed on the excess income of energy companies. The tax, which is being prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is expected to generate approximately EUR 0.5–1.3 billion in revenue starting in 2024. The proposal raised eyebrows […]
Finland and India signed a joint declaration on immigration and mobility
“Signed a joint declaration of intent on immigration and mobility V. MuraleedharanMinister of Foreign Affairs and Parliament and Tuula Haatainenthe Minister of Labor to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement regarding immigration and mobility between the countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. “The declaration underscores the determination of both countries to work […]
Harald Hårdråde part 1: the escape from Constantinople
The story of Harald Hårdråde: the mercenary in Byzantium who became king of Norway At the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030, the teenager Harald Hårdråde witnesses how his brother, King Olav, is killed on the battlefield. Harald swears to avenge his brother’s death, but is forced into exile with his poet, Torulf. He enlists with […]
Explainer: UN Nature Summit puts industry on alert to reveal more
Montreal – Industry executives have joined activists and negotiators from nearly 200 countries at this month’s United Nations Nature Summit in Montreal, where negotiations for a global pact to protect nature could lead to tougher disclosure requirements for companies. Sectors such as mining, agriculture, oil and fashion are being scrutinized at the COP15 talks, due […]
EXPLAINER-UN Nature Summit puts industry on alert to reveal more
Montreal – Industry executives have joined activists and negotiators from nearly 200 countries at this month’s United Nations Nature Summit in Montreal, where negotiations for a global pact to protect nature could lead to tougher disclosure requirements for companies. Sectors such as mining, agriculture, oil and fashion are being scrutinized at the COP15 talks, due […]
5 things the British DISCOVERED from the Russians
What do sea mines and buttercream have in common? For Englishmen, they were both “brought” from Russia. 1. Furs George III and Queen Victoria dressed in Russian furs Public domain When English merchants established contacts with the Moskian Tsardom in the 16th century, fur soon became the most important, expensive, and handsome commodity they would […]
Methane from Nord Stream leakage may threaten ecosystems: research
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — More than two months after the first Nord Stream gas leak was reported, methane levels are still elevated and may pose a threat to the ecosystem, researchers at a Swedish university said Sunday. Research has shown that “a significant part of the methane gas that leaked from the pipelines on […]
Antony Blinken hails release of Brittney Griner, says US continues to work ‘relentlessly’ to bring home Paul Whelan
Washington [US]December 9 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hailed the release of American basketball player Brittney Griner from Russian detention. He stated that the administration will continue its efforts to bring Paul Whelan back to the United States. Griner was released in a prisoner swap involving Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according […]
Putin’s terror bombings to cover up Ukraine
Russia’s new wave of missile attacks against Ukraine has hit the country’s already vulnerable infrastructure hard. Large parts of the electricity grid have been knocked out, people are sitting in the dark and cold. Now the Ukrainians must brace themselves for a long and cold winter. But at the same time as targets in Ukraine […]
The center’s tricks froze the discussions on agricultural subsidies, the decision was postponed until next year
Helsingin Sanomat wrote on Wednesday, referring to sources connected to the government, that the ruling coalition could return to the negotiating table after it has overcome its internal crisis of confidence sparked by the actions of the center. However, it is more likely that the negotiations will move to mid-January. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) […]
The war in Ukraine guided Finns’ Google searches in 2022
The effects of the war can also be seen in the trendy search terms ‘petrol price’ and ‘electricity spot price’. Signs that the coronavirus pandemic has moved to the rearview mirror, on the other hand, are searches for various festivals and last-minute travel offers. “Fortunately, there are also happier things on the lists. Some of […]
Marin: The Finnish government does not tolerate new secessions
The center sided with the opposition parties on Wednesday as lawmakers voted on various parts of the nature conservation bill, ensuring the removal of sections on vulnerable habitats and aquatic habitats. The members of Parliament will vote on the issue in its entirety on Monday. Marin stated before the vote that the five ruling parties […]
Investigations of yachts on the EU embargo list were completed
In close international cooperation, Customs investigated the yacht’s possible connections to persons and entities on the EU sanctions list. “Many chains of ownership showed that they had links to tax havens and other highly complex arrangements. This made the discovery of sanctions more difficult and time-consuming in many cases, and in some cases even impossible […]
Sanna Marin: This is "last time" coalition rules are violated
The center has been warned about future behavior as the coalition approaches its final months.
Ingegerd Olofsdotter part 1: the king’s daughter’s impossible choice
The story of Ingegerd Olofsdotter: the king’s daughter who became the queen of Kiev At the beginning of the 11th century, Svea Rike is a pre-Christian place, where atheism and Christianity live in coexistence – but also give rise to conflicts. The king’s daughter Ingegerd Olofsdotter is forced into the game for power when her […]
Chancellor of Justice: There is no legal basis for Marin’s breakfast allowance
Prime Minister Sanna Marini (SDP) is not suspected of a crime, but the Chancellery of the State Council has received a notice regarding the handling of expenses.
Live: Ukraine warns of fresh Russian missile strikes on energy grid
Ukraine said on Monday that Russia was preparing for a fresh wave of missile attacks on its energy grid that have plunged swathes of the country into the cold and dark. The warning came as Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, including in the areas of the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, […]
Ukraine warns of fresh Russian missile strikes on energy grid
Ukraine said on Monday that Russia was preparing for a fresh wave of missile attacks on its energy grid that have plunged swathes of the country into the cold and dark. The warning came as Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, including in the areas of the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, […]
Live: Ukraine calls on NATO to speed up aid as more aid is promised
Ukraine called on NATO members on Tuesday to speed up arms deliveries and help restore its shattered power grid, as Western allies pledged to boost support to help Kyiv through the winter in the face of Russia’s attacks. Follow our blog to see how today’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 04:23: Ukraine […]
Europe is not strong enough Finland
Western countries should strengthen defense as the conflict in Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has suggested European countries would be in a dangerous place now if it weren’t for the role the US is playing in the Ukraine conflict, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin claimed on Friday. She also urged Helsinki’s allies to step […]
“Europe is not strong enough Finland
Western countries should strengthen defense as the conflict in Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has suggested Western European countries would be in a dangerous place now if it weren’t for the role the US is playing in the Ukraine conflict, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin claimed on Friday. She also urged Helsinki’s partners to […]
UN Conference on Biodiversity Begins in Montreal – The Tipping Point Needed to Halt Nature Loss
The Convention’s 196 parties are negotiating new biodiversity targets to halt the loss of nature. The goal is that by 2030 the decline in biodiversity has stopped and the state of nature will improve. The negotiations aim to agree on four main goals that will be achieved by 2050. The work towards the goals is […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe is not strong enough to oppose Russia alone
Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Putin’s attack on Ukraine has exposed European weaknesses and strategic mistakes it has made in relation to Russia.
Sanna Marin, Jacinda Ardern asked if the official meeting was because the two leaders are “of the same age”
Sanna Marin met her New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday during the Finnish prime minister’s first visit to the country.
The center earns the wrath of its coalition partners by diluting the nature conservation law
The bill was drafted to expand biodiversity safeguards and was unanimously approved by all five ruling parties. Hanna Kosonen The chairman of the environment committee (Centre) reportedly ordered members of other government parties to leave the committee meeting before the vote, so that his fellow party members and the opposition parties could make a counter-proposal. […]
The government is in crisis after the center voted with the opposition on the nature conservation law
The government crisis hit just after Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) left for Australia and New Zealand.
Gudrid Thorbjörnsdotter, part 1: the voyage of discovery to America
The story of Gudrid Thorbjörnsdotter. In connection with the Christianization of Iceland, around the year 1000, Gudrid Thorbjörnsdotter sets off on a life-threatening voyage across the sea – to create a new life for herself in Vinland, now Newfoundland. But the journey to the new continent will be anything but easy. Vikingar is a dramatized […]
