Tag: Security
469 counterfeit euro banknotes were found in Finland last year
The next most were 166 for 50-euro counterfeits and 37 for 10-euro counterfeits. “In 2022, the number of counterfeits found in circulation was low compared to previous years. Although there are few counterfeits in circulation, it is always good to pay attention to the banknote’s security factors when handling banknotes.” says the banknote expert Olli […]
The Helsinki court convicted two journalists of revealing national secrets
Tuomo Pietiläinenthe reporter who was primarily responsible for the story was fined 50 days. Laura Halminenanother reporter mentioned in the byline, was not convicted because of his lesser role. “The other journalist had a clearly smaller role than his colleague and had sought to ensure that the publication was legal. The district court refrained from […]
NATO negotiator on deadlock, listening party leaders, “City in light”
NATO talks in limbo Continued talks about the NATO issue with Sweden are pointless in the current situation, according to Turkey. At the same time, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Sweden is in the most serious security policy situation since the Second World War. What does Sweden’s chief negotiator, the diplomat and […]
Attack on synagogue in East Jerusalem – at least seven dead
In East Jerusalem, at least seven people have been killed in a shooting in a synagogue, reports the Israeli rescue service. According to Israeli authorities, the shooter has been neutralized by security forces. Hear Sveriges Radio’s correspondent Johan Mathias Sommarström.
The Finnish intelligence service is conducting more security investigations because of the war
According to Supo, Russia’s attack on Ukraine has encouraged some organizations to more actively apply for background checks.
YLE: The President’s Office rejected the proposal to become the Prime Minister’s security policy advisor
The current system is estimated to work well, and it is based on a clear division of work and responsibilities and smooth and reliable cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Therefore, the agency does not consider it necessary or appropriate to establish a new unit in the prime minister’s […]
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 President’s Office rejects the Prime Minister’s NATO advisor proposal
The President’s Office says that the current security policy arrangements work well enough.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the idea of a security adviser to the prime minister
The prime minister’s office raised the idea of establishing the position a couple of weeks ago, saying that the advisor and the special unit they lead would strengthen the agency’s capabilities to assist the prime minister in security policy issues within his own field. As required by NATO membership. The advisor was supposed to be […]
The extremists who want to overthrow the state
In Iceland, a trial begins in January against two men who are suspected of terrorist plots. The men deny it, but according to the police have extreme right-wing views, and are said to have planned an armed attack against, among other things, the Alltinget, the Icelandic parliament. The threat from within has also been seen […]
The president meets Zelensky in Ukraine, visits the destroyed cities
Niinistö’s visit to the war-torn country was not publicly announced in advance for security reasons.
Denmark advances to the world handball quarter on the back of a record unbeaten streak
The defending champions are in the quarterfinals. Denmark, who won the men’s handball world championships in 2019 and 2021, advanced to the round of 16 with a 30-25 win against Egypt on Monday night. The Danes managed a game in which they were never behind the North African champions. Simon Pytlick, the player of the […]
Finland delivers more than 400 million euros of defense equipment to Ukraine
Minister of Defense Mikko Savola (Centre) said on Friday that Ukraine still needs support to defend its territory against Russian attacks. “The current package is clearly the largest so far,” he emphasized news release. He stated that the package contained heavy weapons and ammunition and added that the contents were determined based on both the […]
Finland delivers more than 400 million euros of defense equipment to Ukraine
Minister of Defense Mikko Savola (Centre) said on Friday that Ukraine still needs support to defend its territory against Russian attacks. “The current package is clearly the largest so far,” he emphasized news release. He stated that the package contained heavy weapons and ammunition and added that the contents were determined based on both the […]
Finland creates a new “security policy advisor” role
According to Yle’s information, the Chancellery of the State Council has proposed to confirm the position before Finland’s future NATO membership.
Turkish activists set fire to the Swedish flag (VIDEO)
The protest broke out in response to the burning of the Koran in Stockholm Protesters set a Swedish flag on fire in Istanbul on Saturday in response to an anti-Islam activist burning a copy of the Koran in public near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. The incident took place amid a diplomatic spat between Turkey […]
Turkish activists set fire to the Swedish flag
The protest broke out in response to the burning of the Koran in Stockholm Protesters set a Swedish flag on fire in Istanbul on Saturday in response to an anti-Islam activist burning a copy of the Koran in public near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. The incident took place amid a diplomatic spat between Turkey […]
The United Arab Emirates condemns the burning of a copy of the Holy Koran in Sweden
ABU DHABI, 21st January 2023 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Sweden, by an extremist. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the UAE’s rejection of […]