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In Ekot 16.45 today that the hot water supply in Grindavik in Iceland has been destroyed after the latest volcanic eruptions. Also that Ekot learns that Sweden's NATO application is on the agenda when the Turkish parliament resumes work after the winter break. In addition, about how the primaries in the United States continue after…
The Finnish workforce is shrinking: Ilmarinen's latest economic index reveals a recession
In December, the number of workers fell 2.8%, a steeper decline than the 2.3% seen in November. It is noteworthy that the only sector with growth was communication and information technology, which grew modestly at 0.5%. The negative development of the Ilmarinen index accelerated in December, which suggests that employment is an indicator lagging behind…
Finland's leap forward in quantum technology: a 13 million euro investment in a national flagship project
FQF is a consortium of leading Finnish institutions, which includes Aalto University (coordinator), VTT University, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Tampere, University of Oulu and CSC-IT Center. The aim of the cooperation is to bring Finland to the forefront of quantum research, education and technological development. Led by the professor Peter Liljeroth…
Finnish presidential candidates: Harry Harkimo
Political trip: Hjallis Harkimo, who was elected as a Member of Parliament for the National Coalition Party (NCP) in 2015, started formal politics. His resignation from the NCP in 2018 marked the beginning of an independent political path, when he founded the Movement Now party to bring new perspectives to Finnish politics. In 2018, Harkimo…
The Scottish Prime Minister demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, criticizes the attitude of the British government
Ten weeks into the conflict following Israel's occupation of Gaza, the situation remains dire, with up to 1.9 million internally displaced people in Gaza, according to the UN. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has highlighted the imminent risk of starvation for 40 percent of Gaza's population…
President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö's New Year's speech on January 1, 2024
Bad news and predictions have taken up more and more space. They should be discussed openly. But in the meantime, we easily miss the signals—perhaps faint ones—of a better future. When it comes to the global future, I see two fateful questions dominating the scene. Climate change touches each of us and leads us towards…
Two large underwater earthquakes on the Reykjanes Ridge
Yesterday, two large earthquakes occurred on the Atlantic Ridge. One of them at 15:40 and had a magnitude of 5.0. At twelve o'clock at night another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred. The United States Geological Survey classified these tremors as “Reykjanes Ridge earthquakes” – this is the part of the North Atlantic Ridge…
Customs: The importance of the US trade connection is increasing
After Germany and Sweden, the United States is now Finland's third largest export country.
The Finnish authorities should be especially careful about Southwind Airlines, says Traficom's boss
Bild reported on Friday that the airline was founded by Russian citizens and has leased most of its staff and fleet from Nordwind Airlines, a Russian carrier banned from EU airspace. The paper also wrote that the airline was established to transport migrants to the external borders of the 27-nation bloc via Minsk, the capital…
Presidential candidate Pekka Haavisto discusses the Ukraine crisis, NATO, the Gaza crisis and global relations
He is also known for his role in Finland joining NATO in the previous government. Here is his view on global affairs, which presents Finland's position on international conflicts, diplomatic relations and independence from several factors. Russia's aggression in Ukraine and Finland's attitude Haavisto emphasized Finland's commitment to support Ukraine's right to defend itself, citing…
Western Weapons In Doubt, Ukraine Ponders How Long It Can Hold Out
Ukraine is slowly losing ground, men, morale, support from the West — and possibly the war against Russia. Not since the opening weeks following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, when its forces seemed poised to capture the Ukrainian capital and force the government to capitulate, has the outlook for Ukraine’s military commanders and its…
Russia invites Finland to a challenge because of the US defense agreement
Moscow has invited the Finnish ambassador due to the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) concluded with Finland and the United States.
See: Finland and the United States sign a major defense contract
Finland and the United States signed a significant defense cooperation agreement in Washington on Monday.
Denmark, USA Reach Defense Agreement
Denmark has reached a defense agreement with the United States that allows American soldiers and military equipment to be based on Danish soil, the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday. The 10-year agreement was announced after the US signed similar agreements with Finland and Sweden this month. “This means that US soldiers and…
Finland's presidential elections and a new era of foreign relations
As Finland prepares for the 2024 presidential elections, the nation finds itself in a significantly changed geopolitical landscape. In 2023, Finland made a historic decision to join NATO and signed a defense agreement with the United States that fundamentally changed its foreign relations. This article examines how recent developments have redefined Finland's international position and…
Finland reaches the bottom in The Economist's budget of 35 countries
The Economist's analysis was extensive and careful, looking at a number of economic indicators such as inflation, the breadth of inflation, GDP growth, employment growth and stock market performance. These indicators provide a comprehensive picture of the economic vitality and sustainability of nations. In stark contrast to the strong development of many other countries, Finland's…
Cluster munitions: Peru destroys stockpiled weapons
(New York, December 18, 2023) – Peru's destruction of its stockpiles of cluster munitions is an important milestone for the international treaty banning the weapons, Human Rights Watch said today. Peru was the last state to fulfill this crucial obligation, highlighting the global rejection of cluster weapons, even as countries that have not acceded to…
Saramo: The Finnish parliament must thoroughly discuss the DCA between Finland and the United States
In principle, Finland has agreed to relinquish jurisdiction in cases where both countries have jurisdiction, but it can demand the restoration of jurisdiction in cases involving particularly significant crimes. Saramo also considered that the agreement should have included a clause on the temporary storage of nuclear weapons in Finland, as in the agreement between Norway…
The World Medical Association calls for strict regulations on e-cigarettes to protect young people
Dr. My strongest Alqodman, WMA president, emphasized the government's urgent need to protect children and young people. He highlighted the alarming situation reported by the WHO, where 88 countries do not have a minimum age for buying electronic cigarettes and 74 countries lack regulations for these harmful products. The United States, one of the few…
Washington calls on Israel to scale back its Gaza offensive
Washington is urging Israel to use more precise targeting of Hamas leaders in Gaza, rather than extensive bombing and ground operations, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday. “There will be a transition to another phase of this war, one that is focused in more precise ways on targeting the leadership and on…
The EU's “division” sends the wrong message to US member states
Bloc members must show they are committed to supporting Kiev if they want Washington to follow suit, Sweden's prime minister has said. The results of the December 14-15 European Council meeting could cause concern as the bloc shows “signs of division” over further support for Ukraine and its membership negotiations, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson…
Teosto distributes EUR 14.7 million in royalties to music creators who have new sources of income
The December 2023 payment consists mainly of royalties collected in April-June 2023 from music played in concerts, radio, television, background music, online and streaming services, including Yle Areena and Nelonen Ruutu+/Ruutu. Of the total amount, 8.6 million euros were allocated to domestic rights holders, the rest was distributed through international organizations to foreign content producers…
The EU's “department” sends the wrong message to US member states
Bloc members must show they are committed to supporting Kiev if they want Washington to follow suit, Sweden's prime minister has said. The results of the European Council meeting on 14-15 December may cause concern as the bloc shows “signs of division” over further support for Ukraine and its membership negotiations, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf…
Hungary blocks EU aid package for Ukraine
Hungary on Friday blocked a European Union financial aid package to Ukraine, while the EU on Thursday agreed to open membership negotiations with the beleaguered country. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his veto to block the aid package, but European Council President Charles Michel said 26 of the EU's 27 countries had agreed on…
The EU leader is worried that the “division” in the bloc sends the wrong message to the US – FT
European states must show that they are committed to supporting Kiev if they want Washington to do so as well, Sweden's prime minister has said. The results of the European Council meeting on 14-15 December may cause concern as the bloc shows “signs of division” over further support for Ukraine and its membership negotiations, Swedish…
EU leader worried about split in bloc sends wrong message to US FT
European states must show that they are committed to supporting Kiev if they want Washington to do so as well, Sweden's prime minister has said. The results of the December 14-15 European Council meeting could cause concern as the bloc shows “signs of division” over further support for Ukraine and its membership negotiations, Swedish Prime…
Finland reveals details of the defense cooperation agreement with the United States
The deal means that Finland will give 15 of its military areas to the US military, allowing it to store weapons and supplies on Finnish soil.
FBI investigates Russians who flew to US without passport media
When questioned, the man said he could not remember how he traveled to the United States A man who said he could not remember how he bypassed security and flew from Denmark to Los Angeles last month without a ticket or documentation is being investigated by US authorities, according to reports. On Nov. 4, the…
UN General Assembly calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza: unanimous call to protect civilians
The message from Finland and 152 other UN member states is clear and pressing: an immediate ceasefire is necessary, as the civilian situation in the region is catastrophic. The crisis cannot be resolved by warfare; a genuine negotiation process must begin. Finland must continue to work actively in promoting this issue,” said Kiljunen. The humanitarian…
The former UN ambassador on the Gaza ceasefire vote
On Tuesday evening, the UN General Assembly voted through a non-binding resolution on an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas. Sweden was among the 153 countries that voted in favor, while 10 voted against, including Israel and the United States, and 23 countries chose to abstain. Hear former UN…