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Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
The Parliament Magazine
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July 2, 2025
Hajnalka Somogyi was a 36-year-old curator in Budapest in 2014 when she made a nearly impossible gamble: founding a contemporary art exhibition without a cent of state support, in a country where the government is virtually the only patron. It...
Finnish CEO suggests moving public holidays to fund defence
Euro Weekly News
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June 24, 2025
The Fort Alexander, Finland. Credit: Nikolai Kolosov, Pexels The proposal is to boost defence spending by moving two weekday public holidays in Finland to weekends. The Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät) suggested on Tuesday,...
Yle investigation reveals hidden exploitation in Finland’s nail salons
Helsinki Times
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June 30, 2025
Finland’s booming nail salon industry is facing allegations of exploitation, with insiders claiming that many Vietnamese-owned salons are involved in illegal practices including selling jobs for tens of thousands of euros. Bao, a Vietnamese man...
Finnish murder suspect arrested in undercover operation at Hua Hin condo gym
Hua Hin Today
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June 24, 2025
A Finnish national wanted for murder and large-scale drug trafficking was arrested in Hua Hin on 24 June following an undercover operation by Thai immigration police. Daniel Reijo Karvonen, who was the subject of a Red Notice issued by INTERPOL,...
Prosecutor ends investigation into children's ombudsman's tram stop violence report
Yle Uutiset
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July 2, 2025
The prosecutor decided the investigation should end due to a lack of evidence. Open image viewer Elina Pekkarinen's account of the incident was contradicted by several witnesses. Image: Simo Pitkänen / Yle Children's Ombudsman Elina Pekkarinen...
Finnish Murder Suspect Caught in Hua Hin Gym Sting
Khaosod English
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June 24, 2025
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Thai police officers in Hua Hin, a famous resort town in Prachuap Khiri Khan province not far from Bangkok, conducted an undercover operation to arrest a Finnish national wanted on INTERPOL’s Red Notice for serious crimes...
Towards a Demographic Winter in Europe
FSSPX.NEWS
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It is a terrifying observation: in 2024, less than a quarter of the 202 million households in the European Union (23.6%) will have at least one minor child. Three-quarters of them (76.4%) will consist of only adults. Of those who do have children,...
Synthesizing digital literacy and traditional education
Pakistan Observer
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July 1, 2025
IN recent years, there has been a notable escalation in the critique of traditional education systems, with growing advocacy for digital literacy as a viable and even superior alternative. This shift is predominantly driven by the technological...
Helsinki Pride Week to host 200+ events and parade
Helsinki Times
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June 22, 2025
Helsinki Pride Week will take place from 23 to 30 June, with more than 200 events planned to celebrate and defend the rights of sexual and gender minorities. This year’s theme, “Pride without Borders,” underscores inclusivity and international...
UN expert warns nations are failing to protect women, girls from violence; safeguard against trans activism
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Monday, June 30, 2025 Getty ImagesA new United Nations report has warned that governments are failing to uphold legal protections for women and girls, particularly in the face of rising pressures to...
Finland tops Europe in frequent speeding, study reveals
Helsinki Times
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June 22, 2025
A recent international study has found that Finnish motorists exceed speed limits more often than their European counterparts. According to data from the ESRA3 survey conducted by the Finnish Road Safety Council, three out of every four drivers in...
Aesthetic Injectables Market Forecast To 2030: Digital Platforms Enabling Virtual Consultations And Patient Education Are Critical For Enhancing Service Accessibility
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Targeted growth opportunities exist in novel fillers, personalization through AI, and region-specific strategies, particularly in Asia-Pacific and emerging Latin American markets Dublin, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE...
Helsinki Design Week will be held from 5 to 14 September 2025
World Architecture Community
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June 23, 2025
The 20th anniversary edition of Helsinki Design Week will take place from 5 to 14 September 2025. The festival’s main venue will be Suomitalo, located by the Old Church Park in the heart of Helsinki. The programme features exhibitions, talks,...
Spreading Vietnamese culture through lotus and Tale of Kieu
People's Army Newspaper
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The exhibition, jointly organized by the Center for Cultural and Scientific activities of the Temple of Literature, the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Conservation Fund, and Senhouse Vietnam, significantly contributed to promoting the cultural and...
Inside Finnair’s Luxe Helsinki Lounge—Yes, There’s a Sauna Before Your Flight
Business Traveler
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July 1, 2025
Unwind in the sauna, then savor a gourmet reindeer burger and refreshing blueberry juice before boarding — Finnair Lounges in Helsinki Airport are a special invitation to Nordic wellness and luxury. The national carrier of Finland operates three...
Finns trust politicians less, survey finds
Yle Uutiset
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July 17, 2025
Finland's trust in its politicians was similar to Norway, but lower than Sweden and Denmark. Open image viewer File photo. Finnish Parliament. Image: Silja Viitala / Yle Only one percent of Finland's population say they have "very high" trust in...
ECOWAS parliament pushes for legal framework on AI in education across West Africa
Pulse
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July 1, 2025
The ECOWAS Parliament has called for the development of a robust legal framework to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) across West Africa, with a particular focus on digital transformation in the education sector. Speaking at the opening of a...
Scandic to expand in Finland with new 138-room hotel
Hotel Management Network
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July 1, 2025
Scandic has announced the development of a new Scandic Go hotel in Turku, Finland, expanding its brand’s presence in the country. The addition of this 138-room hotel will complement the company’s regional offering and is anticipated to cater to...
The Role of Type 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells in Adenoid Hypertrophy with Allergic Rhinitis Among Children and Related Potential Therapeutic Targets
Dove Medical Press
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July 1, 2025
Introduction Adenoid hypertrophy (AH), characterized by excessive enlargement of the pharyngeal tonsils, is a common pediatric condition affecting up to 34.5% of children.1,2 Its clinical manifestations, including nasal obstruction, snoring, and...
Vietnamese Deputy PM meets Spanish PM, Finnish minister
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI – Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday within the framework of his attendance at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla, Spain. Phớc...