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US sends B-52 bombers to Finland: NATO signal to Russia

Two American B-52H bombers conducted a training session with a simulated drop of weapons over Finland. The exercise took place after Russia's statements about testing a new hypersonic missile.

News of the World • November 27, 12:07 PM • 15804 views

Sweden calls on Chinese ship to return to investigate damage to underwater cable

Sweden is asking a Chinese ship to return to investigate damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. The ship Yi Peng 3, which left the Russian port, was in the area where the damage occurred.

News of the World • November 26, 03:12 PM • 18137 views

Yacht crash with tourists in Egypt: 4 dead, 9 people missing

The yacht Sea Story with 44 passengers sank near the Egyptian resort of Marsa Alam. 31 people were rescued, 4 died, 9 are missing, and their search continues.

News of the World • November 26, 02:06 PM • 18081 views

British instructors train Ukrainian Armed Forces to counter mine threat as part of Interflex

The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.

Society • November 24, 07:40 PM • 38231 views

Finnish women enroll in survival courses due to threat from Russia

The Women's National Association of Finland is organizing a course on survival in the face of the threat from Russia. Participants aged 18 to 70 learn the basics of survival, cybersecurity, and psychological resilience.

News of the World • November 24, 12:43 PM • 22545 views

Finnish airline cancels almost 300 flights in December due to pilot strike

Finnish airline Finnair is canceling about 300 flights due to a pilot strike on December 9 and 13. The strike will affect the plans of 33 thousand passengers during the Christmas period.

News of the World • November 23, 08:25 PM • 26950 views
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Representatives of the Scandinavian states were shown foreign components of Russian weapons produced in their countries - KFI

Representatives of the Scandinavian states were shown foreign components of Russian weapons produced in their countries, the KFI noted.

War • November 21, 12:56 PM • 137689 views

Sweden investigates possible involvement of Chinese vessel in damaging cables in the Baltic Sea - media

Sweden is investigating the damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea, looking into the involvement of the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3. Germany considers the incident an act of hybrid warfare.

News of the World • November 20, 05:28 PM • 22075 views

Umerov announces the launch of cooperation within the Northern Group-Ukraine: what is known about the new alliance

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.

War • November 20, 05:17 PM • 31562 views

Submarine cable between Finland and Germany damaged: what is known

The C-Lion1 telecommunication cable between Helsinki and Rostock stopped working on Monday morning. Repair work has begun, and restoration may take 5 to 15 days.

News of the World • November 18, 12:19 PM • 15657 views

Finnish Foreign Minister urges not to call Putin anymore

Elina Valtonen called on Western leaders not to compete for the Kremlin's attention and to stop having phone conversations with Putin. She emphasized the need for coordinated communication with Russia together with Ukraine.

War • November 18, 02:55 AM • 137330 views

Finnish peacekeepers come under fire in Lebanon

While patrolling in Marak, five armored vehicles of Finnish UNIFIL peacekeepers came under fire. As a result of the incident, the rear window of one of the vehicles was damaged, and there were no casualties.

News of the World • November 16, 07:42 PM • 21937 views

“We are Europe” rally continues near the Parliament of Georgia, Rustaveli Avenue is blocked

The “We are Europe” rally is held in Tbilisi. The ruling party refused to meet with MEPs who came to discuss election violations.

News of the World • November 11, 06:33 PM • 20661 views

Strengthening air defense, the situation on the battlefield, and the DPRK's involvement in the war: Zelenskyy had a conversation with the President of Finland

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland had a phone conversation on defense cooperation and international efforts for peace. They discussed the situation on the frontline and the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the war.

War • November 8, 06:10 PM • 21762 views

NATO Defense Alliance considers establishing a base in Finland

NATO and Finland are discussing the creation of a base for RQ-4D reconnaissance drones. The most likely location for the new NISRF base will be the Pirkkala air base.

News of the World • November 8, 09:12 AM • 16843 views

Finnish airports restore old navigation systems due to Russian GPS interference

Three airports in eastern Finland are installing radio navigation equipment due to alleged Russian interference with GPS. Finland believes that Russia is creating obstacles to protecting its strategic facilities from Ukrainian attacks.

News of the World • November 8, 07:19 AM • 16581 views

Economic cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors: Kipers shares details of meeting with Latvian Ambassador to Ukraine

Oleh Kiper, Chairman of Odesa RSA, met with Latvian Ambassador Ilgvars Kļava to discuss cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors. The parties discussed the possibilities of new partnerships between the regions of the two countries.

Politics • November 6, 09:48 AM • 22475 views

The aftermath of the storm in Spain: Catalonia recovers from flooding, search for missing persons continues in Albacete

Catalonia is recovering from large-scale flooding that led to the closure of roads and the shutdown of the railroad. The search for missing persons continues in the province of Albacete. The total death toll has reached 215 people.

News of the World • November 5, 10:29 AM • 18155 views

The Finnish Embassy in Moscow was spray-painted and egged

Five men spray-painted the fence of the Finnish Embassy in Moscow and threw eggs at it, leaving the inscription “The Åland Islands are ours. ” Finland sent a note of protest to Russia, and all the attackers were detained.

News of the World • November 3, 08:09 PM • 28213 views

Finland closes the last Lenin museum outside Russia

The Lenin Museum in the Finnish city of Tampere has ceased operations after 80 years of existence. In 2025, it will be replaced by a museum of the political history of relations between Russia and Finland.

News of the World • November 3, 04:14 PM • 25116 views

A hurricane is recorded for the first time in Finland: more than 17 thousand homes are without electricity

The first-ever hurricane with wind speeds of 33. 5 m/s was recorded in western Finland. The disaster left 17,000 homes without electricity, and meteorologists warn of a new cyclone.

News of the World • November 2, 01:17 PM • 22054 views

EU advises citizens to stockpile food in case of war with Russia

The former president of Finland has prepared a report on the EU's readiness for crisis situations. The document recommends that Europeans have a 72-hour supply of food and basic necessities.

News of the World • November 1, 12:41 PM • 15678 views

Finland indicted Russian neo-Nazi for war crimes in Ukraine

The Deputy Prosecutor General of Finland has filed charges against Jan Petrovsky for five war crimes in Ukraine. The suspect, as a deputy commander of Rusich, was involved in the murder of 22 Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.

War • October 31, 03:31 PM • 22289 views

Russian Federation is outraged by the seizure of her property in Finland and summons the ambassador

The Russian Foreign Ministry summons the Finnish ambassador over the seizure of Russian real estate in Finland. Russia demands that the seizure of about 40 properties be canceled and threatens to take retaliatory measures.

News of the World • October 30, 10:39 PM • 20623 views

Ukraine is already producing almost 20 Bohdan self-propelled guns per month - Zelensky

President Zelenskyy announced the production of almost 20 Bohdan self-propelled artillery systems per month in Ukraine. New support packages and joint defense projects were discussed at the summit with the Nordic countries.

War • October 30, 04:21 PM • 45403 views

“Productive Summit": Zelenskyy talks about important decisions of Nordic countries for Ukraine

At the fourth Ukraine-North Europe Summit, they discussed strengthening defense support, including air defense systems and the Petriot. The partner countries supported Ukraine's Victory Plan and agreed to increase defense production.

War • October 30, 10:12 AM • 18524 views

Finland seized more than 40 objects belonging to Russia

More than 40 properties and shares belonging to the Russian state were seized in Finland. The seized property includes a science and culture center in Helsinki, a beachfront plot and apartments in various cities.

News of the World • October 29, 09:53 PM • 21143 views

The “Danish model” of the Ukrainian defense industry was supported by other Nordic countries - OP

Northern European countries have supported the “Danish model” of financing the Ukrainian defense industry for the production of long-range weapons. Sweden has already allocated 20 million euros to support Ukraine's industrial base under this initiative.

War • October 29, 04:10 PM • 39675 views

Confiscation of Russian property has begun in various parts of Finland

Finland has begun confiscating Russian state assets, including a science and culture center and several real estate properties. The seizure of the property is related to Naftogaz's claim for compensation for losses in Crimea worth more than $5 billion.

Politics • October 29, 09:32 AM • 13639 views

Zelenskyy discusses investments in Ukrainian arms production with Prime Minister of Iceland

During his first working visit to Iceland, the President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister. The parties discussed NATO membership, investments in the defense industry, and the production of drones.

War • October 28, 06:48 PM • 21036 views