Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Job Openings Stay Low in Bulgaria as EU Labor Market Shows Mixed Trends
Job vacancy levels across Europe showed limited movement at the end of 2025, with Bulgaria remaining among the countries with the lowest rates, according to Eurostat data. In the fourth quarter, the vacancy rate in the euro area edged up slightly to 2.2% from 2.1% in the previous quarter, although »»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Bishkek selects innovators to represent Kyrgyzstan at SCO Festival in Tashkent - | 24.KG
Participants who will represent Kyrgyzstan at the International 100 Future Innovators of SCO Festival in Tashkent have been selected in Bishkek, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation reported. A total of 98 applications were submitted from across the country. Following expert eva»»»
Finnish president suggests he’ll back Trump’s Iran war in exchange for Ukraine aid
Despite generic calls for dialogue and restraint, some EU leaders are looking for opportunities to involve themselves in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Finland’s Alexander Stubb has emerged as the leader of a small, pro-war bloc in Europe. The EU’s position on the war thus far has been one of detachme»»»
World Happiness Report Highlights Social Media's Negative Impact
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. The annual report, published by the Well»»»
A general is calling for the expansion of NATO's reach eastward to Poland, the Baltic states, Finland, and Romania
A NATO superior military officer asked the Alliance extend its fuel pipeline network from the period of the Cold War with hundreds of kilometres towards the east in order to ensure sufficient supply for the allied troops in case of a new conflict with Russia, informs Reuters on Wednesday. ‘From the»»»
On This Day, March 19: 1935 Harlem Riot breaks out - UPI.com
On March 19, 1935, the so-called Harlem Riot broke out after a crowd of onlookers mistakenly believed that a white business owner had beaten -- and possibly killed -- a 12-year-old Black boy accused of stealing candy. 1 of 4 | The historic Apollo Theater is in the Harlem section of New York City on»»»
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
If Finland was ever to face Russian aggression, Janne Ahtoniemi would know exactly what to do. He'd leap into action, but perhaps not in the way one might expect. You might guess that Ahtoniemi is a soldier in the Finnish army, but his preparedness is instead related to his work at nationwide super»»»
Hungary veto on Ukraine and carbon market to hijack EU summit
Hungary’s veto on money for Ukraine is to hijack the spotlight at Thursday’s EU summit in Brussels (19 March), alongside disagreements over Europe’s carbon market, overshadowing what was meant to be a key debate on turning Europe into a truly economic powerhouse. In draft conclusions, seen by EUobs»»»
Finnish President Concedes Europe May Have to 'De Facto' Recognize Land Lost by Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finland and the European Union as a whole might have to recognize Ukraine's de facto territorial concessions to Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said. "Finland or any European country will never ever accept a de jure land swap. De facto might be a reality, but de jur»»»
OECD: Ensuring fiscal sustainability, improving competitiveness, and boosting employment are essential for Romania
The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»
‘Not NATO’s war’: Germany, UK push back on Trump pressure over Hormuz
Germany and the United Kingdom have pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the escalating war with Iran, stressing that the conflict is not a mission for the alliance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman said Monday that the»»»
NATO nation says it will not host nukes
Norway will not host nuclear weapons on its territory, as it bases its security on NATO strategic deterrence, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said. Sweden’s and Denmark’s top defense officials have said their nations would be open to such a deployment, however. During a press conference alongsi»»»
Hear, move, express with Human Mobile Devices (HMD)
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the European brand celebrated for designing technology around real human needs, is making its Middle East debut with an all-new line of accessories, ahead of its global rollout. Leading the charge is DUB, a bold new audio brand, alongside two stylish smartwatches, offeri»»»
Finnish President Rules Out Acquiring Nuclear Weapons During Peacetime
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Friday that the Nordic nation will not acquire or deploy a nuclear weapon on its territory during peacetime. On March 5, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said that the government has suggested allowing the import, transportation, d»»»
‘Happy shooting!’ AI chatbots eager to help plan mass violence – report
Eight out of ten leading AI chatbots willingly assisted users in planning violent attacks, including school shootings, religious bombings, and assassinations, according to a joint investigation by CNN and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). Researchers posing as troubled teenagers tested»»»
Northern Fleet launches cruise missile from submerged submarine amid NATO Arctic drill
An Oniks anti-ship cruise missile was launched from the multi-role nuclear-powered submarine Kazan in the Barents Sea, striking a sea target 300 km away. Ahead of the launch, Russia issued a warning to aviation and shipping that a missile would be fired sometime between 11 and 13 March. The restric»»»
IFC selects Egypt as a module for its investments in the MENA region
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Foreign Minister Neynsky Meets With Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression»»»
Foreign Minister Neynsky Holds Working Meeting With Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden
Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Attention was given to the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East and the import»»»
Watch: Finnish couple take first in the annual U.K Wife Carrying Race - UPI.com
March 10 (UPI) -- A couple who traveled from Finland to England took first place in one of Britain's most unusual annual events: the U.K. Wife Carrying Race in Dorking, Surrey. The event, held annually since 2008, featured dozens of pairs traversing obstacles including hills, hay bales, water hazar»»»
Red Sea Labs Selects 12 Projects for New Edition of Feature Films Program
The Red Sea Film Foundation has selected 12 film projects for the new edition of its Feature Films Program, formerly known as the Lodge, under its educational arm, Red Sea Labs. The cohort includes three Saudi projects and nine international projects. The foundation said in a statement that this tr»»»
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders for Lowest Electricity and Gas Prices, Eurostat Confirms
Electricity and natural gas prices in Bulgaria remain among the lowest in the European Union, according to the latest figures published by the European statistics agency Eurostat for the first half of 2025. The data show that Bulgarian households pay significantly less for electricity compared to t»»»
Russia warns of missile firings north of Norway as NATO begins Cold Response exercise
Seafarers have been warned about planned missile firings in a section of the Barents Sea that stretches across the maritime boundary between the Russian and Norwegian exclusive economic zones. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic of planned “missil»»»
February Fifth Warmest on Record, Extreme Rain in Europe, Says EU Monitor
The world logged its fifth hottest February on record, with western Europe drenched by extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, the European Union's climate monitor said on Tuesday. Global temperatures last month were 1.49C above pre-industrial times, defined as the 1850-1900 period before large-s»»»
Envisia & Romanian-American University launch 12th edition of “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” postgraduate program
Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»
Eurostat: Romania’s economic growth was half of the EU average in 2025
EU’s GDP registered last year an increase of 1.5% in real terms, after a growt of only 1.1% in 2024, according to the data published on Friday by Eurostat.Compared to 2024, the GDP increased in all EU member states in 2025, but the highest increases were registered in Ireland (12.3%), Malta (4%) an»»»
Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei to Succeed His Slain Father as Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father's killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly since the w»»»
Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as the new supreme leader – Ya Libnan
Share: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father’s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly sinc»»»
Finnish duo win wacky wife-carrying race
A pair from Finland has won one of the country's most unusual contests. Dozens of people braved murky weather to take part in the UK Wife Carrying Race, now in its 17th year. The race - originating in Scandinavia - requires contestants to carry their wives, husbands, partners, friends or family mem»»»
Tunisia and Finland explore new opportunities for institutional partnerships and trade
Tunis, March 8 (TAP) - Tunisia’s Ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajjaji, met on Friday with Brigitte Nivala, Programme Director of “FinnPartnership.” The meeting aimed to promote the development of partnerships between Tunisian institutions and their...»»»
On This Day, March 7: Alexander Graham Bell gets 1st telephone patent - UPI.com
On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone. 1 of 7 | On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for the telephone. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was gran»»»
Winter Paralympics opening ceremony clouded by boycott over Russia’s return
Controversy is overshadowing the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, which kick off Friday with an opening ceremony boycotted by several countries protesting the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags for the first time since 2014. The Milan-Cort»»»
Missile scare over Turkey: How Iran war is testing NATO’s collective defence pledge
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Eurostat: Romania among EU countries with largest gender employment gap
Romania remains among the European Union countries with the widest gender employment gaps, according to new data published by Eurostat, highlighting persistent disparities in the labor market despite gradual improvements across the bloc. In 2024, the employment rate for men in the EU reached 80.8%,»»»
Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
Finland plans to lift its long-standing ban on having nuclear weapons on its territory, in a move the government says would align the country more closely with Nato's deterrence policy. Defence minister Antti Häkkänen Finland and Europe's security environment had "fundamentally and significantly ch»»»
Amir receives messages of support from world leaders
QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of Finland Alexander Stubb on Thursday. During the call, the Finnish president checked on the conditions of Qatar following the blatant Iranian aggression. He expressed his country’s condemnation of »»»
EU unlikely to extend protection scheme for Ukrainians – envoy
The EU is unlikely to extend its temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian immigrants beyond its current expiry date, the bloc’s special envoy, Ylva Johansson, has indicated. Brussels activated the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) shortly after the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated »»»
Amir, Finnish president stress necessity of reaching immediate solution and ending war
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from President of Finland Alexander Stubb. During the call, the Finnish president inquired about the situation in Qatar following the brutal Iranian aggression, expressing his country's c»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Finland
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Thursday from the President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb. During the call, the Finnish President inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian aggression. He expresse»»»