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Most Finns concerned about security amid shifting US policies
Two-thirds of Finns are concerned about the security of Finland and Europe due to recent changes in U.S. policy, according to a new survey published Saturday, reported…
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Stubb, Trump meet in Florida, discuss Ukraine, bilateral ties
President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in United States Donald Trump on Saturday met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, USA and discussed various issues including Ukraine,…
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Suspected hacking into Foreign Service’s remote access
After unusual activity was noticed in the Foreign Service's remote access service, the initial investigation confirmed a suspected hacking incident, said the…
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Finland condoles at quake victims in Myanmar, Thailand
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Friday expressed profound shock at the deaths of people in the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. “We are deeply saddened by…
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Proposal to extend validity of deportation law goes to Parliament
The government on Thursday submitted a proposal to the parliament to extend the validity of the 'Border Security Act' or the so-called controversial deportation…
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Migri to close down 26 reception centres as asylum seekers on wane
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) is closing down 26 reception centres as the number of asylum seekers has decreased significantly in the country, said Migri in a…
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Europe to support Ukraine economically, militarily, politically: Stubb
President Alexander Stubb on Thursday said that leaders at the summit in Paris vowed to continue supporting Ukraine economically, militarily and politically. “In…
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Man kills woman in Kangasala, suspect held
A woman was killed allegedly by a man at Kangasala, a municipality in Pirkanmaa region on Thursday morning, police said. The incident took place inside an apartment…
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Govt to further tighten Finnish citizenship law from October
The four-party alliance government led by the Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) has taken an initiative to further tighten the requirements for…
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Govt faces motion of no-confidence over cuts in Edu, social security
All the opposition parties in the parliament on Wednesday tabled a no-confidence motion against the four-party alliance government over the move to cut in education and…
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