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'Companies must unlearn bad habits': European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala

On July 12, the landmark Nature Restoration Law was adopted in a cliffhanger vote at the European Parliament. Our guest, prominent Finnish MEP Heidi Hautala – who's one the parliament's vice-presidents – says she is "relieved" that the EU parliament now has a position to negotiate with the member states.…

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The Helsinki mayor who got caught spraying graffiti: ‘I painted GCM – great career moves – which is ironic’

Finnish politician Paavo Arhinmäki was spray-painting in a railway tunnel when he was busted. Now facing a police hearing, he talks about street art – and why he ought to have drawn on an official wall

The Guardian - UK

Kerala artist showcases his works at Kaarisilta Biennale, Finland

Joshe, an artist for 40+ yrs, is a proponent of 'telepathism' in art. His Nature Maa & Gracefulness are on show at Kaarisilta Biennale. He has a senior fellowship from Govt. of India & his works are part of a Swiss art collector's collection. He is also a musician &…

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James Stavridis: Sweden and Finland give NATO an Arctic opportunity

In the wake of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the alliance can take a well-deserved victory lap. I commanded troops from both nations in Afghanistan, and Swedish forces in the Libyan campaign of 2011. The countries have professional and motivated personnel equipped with superb technology…

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Five years after Trump praised Putin in Finland, Biden vows unity against Russia

In the same room where former President Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin five years ago, President Joe Biden celebrated the expansion of the alliance that has helped stall Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Watch as Biden meets with Nordic leaders in Finland after Nato summit

Joe Biden met with Nordic leaders in Helsinki, Finland, on Thursday 13 July.

The Independent UK

Biden is closing out his Europe trip by showcasing new NATO member Finland

President Joe Biden will close out his five-day trip to Europe on Thursday standing alongside Nordic leaders

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How does a country join NATO?

World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32, and Ukraine wants in as well.

Al Jazeera

Finland's new finance minister apologizes for racist comments in 2008 blog post

The finance minister in Finland’s new four-party governing coalition has apologized for racist comments she made in a blog post 15 years ago

The Independent UK

Sweden is joining Nato: what that means for the alliance and the war in Ukraine

In a surprise move, Turkey has ended its veto on Sweden joining Nato, thereby removing all the barriers to its membership of the military alliance.

The Conversation

Sweden's rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership

When long-neutral Sweden applied for NATO membership together with Finland, both expected a quick accession process

The Independent UK

Salmon, saunas and sopranos: Finland’s opera festival with a difference

Each July Savonlinna’s 15th-century fortress rings with song as music fans descend on this beautiful, lake-filled corner of south-east Finland

The Guardian - UK

Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s Nato application

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to set aside his veto following last-ditch talks on the eve of the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania

The Guardian - US

A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake

The war in Ukraine will be top of mind when leaders from North America and Europe meet in Lithuania. So will the makeup of the alliance itself, as Ukraine continues pushing for membership.

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The Conversation

What's on the agenda as Biden heads to NATO summit: 5 essential reads as Western alliance talks expansion, Ukraine

Leaders of the nations comprising NATO will meet for a two-day summit beginning on July 11, 2023.

France 24

Turkey’s Erdogan demands EU membership talks in exchange for backing Swedish NATO bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday introduced a new condition for approving Sweden’s membership in NATO, calling on European countries to “open the way” for Turkey to join the European Union.

Bangkok Post

Biden arrives in Britain ahead of NATO summit, Finland visit

LONDON - President Joe Biden arrived in Britain Sunday where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before continuing to Vilnius for a NATO summit, then a final stop in new NATO member Finland.

Al Jazeera

Biden begins three-nation tour with UK visit before NATO summit

US President Joe Biden visits UK before heading to Lithuania for a NATO summit focused on the conflict in Ukraine.

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Biden heads to Europe to meet with King Charles III, world leaders

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden departs for Europe Sunday for a trip that will include his first meeting with King Charles III since his coronation, followed by a NATO summit.

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President Joe Biden departs for Europe Sunday for a trip that will include meeting with King Charles III, before heading to a NATO summit.

The Guardian - UK

The Nordic countries on a budget: readers choose their favourite trips

Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland are stunningly beautiful but can be notoriously hard on the wallet – our readers know how to get the most out of a trip to Europe’s far north

The Independent UK

Russia expels Finnish diplomats, shuts down consulate in a tit-for-tat move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced the expelling of nine Finnish diplomats and shutting down Finland’s consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, in retaliation for Finland expelling nine Russian diplomats last month

The Conversation

How preventive healthcare could save the NHS – lessons from Finland, Japan and Singapore

If it’s true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, preventive healthcare might really save the embattled NHS – now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The Independent UK

Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability as a possible NATO member

Turkey’s foreign minister says Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning protests in the country is raising security concerns and questions about Sweden’s credentials for possible NATO membership

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Floor Jansen cancels shows, reveals she collapsed after Nightwish concert: "my health is not good enough to responsibly perform"

Floor Jansen has been forced to cancel two upcoming gigs after falling ill following Nightwish's show in Finland in June

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