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UN Experts: Finland Violated Rights of Children In Syria Camps

Finland violated the rights of Finnish children left to languish for years in life-threatening conditions in Syrian camps for family members of suspected militants, a UN watchdog said Wednesday. "Finland has the responsibility and power to protect the Finnish children in the Syrian camps against an imminent risk to their…

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Finland interested in European anti-aircraft defence system

Finland is interested in the development of a European anti-aircraft defence system but would not take a very central role in it, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen told reporters on Wednesday, after meeting with NATO peers in Brussels.

Reuters

Iodine pills in short supply after Finland updates guideline

Many pharmacies in Finland have run out of iodine tablets a day after the Nordic country’s health ministry recommended that households purchase a single dose in a case of radiation hazard emergency amid increasing fears of a nuclear incident due to Russia’s war in Ukraine

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UN rebukes Finland for violating rights of its children held in Syria camps

Child rights committee says Helsinki must do more to repatriate those detained as relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters

The Guardian - UK

UN says Finland violated child rights in Syria camps

The UN committee issues findings after considering a case filed on behalf of six Finnish children held at al-Hol camp.

Al Jazeera

Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough "fairly pleased" with Euro 2024 qualifying draw

Northern Ireland are in Group H which includes Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Kazakhstan and San Marino

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Euro 2024 qualifying draw - how fans reacted

Ian Baraclough's side will face Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Kazakhstan and San Marino in Group H

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Russia’s military call-up is having major repercussions almost everywhere but the Ukrainian battlefield

TBILISI, Georgia — Less than three weeks ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the call-up of 300,000 men to bolster army ranks decimated by battlefield routs in Ukraine. Now, in an extraordinary exodus, waves of fighting-age men have fled Russia in what appear to be roughly those same numbers.

Los Angeles Times

Finnish leader celebrated for very simple solution to Biden’s Putin question

“The thing about Finland is that when you ask a straight question you usually get a straight answer,” remarked one fan of Ms Marin

The Independent UK

St Pat's ace is eager for another chance to shine in Europe

Serge Atakayi scored a brilliant goal for St Patrick's Athletic in their first-leg win away to CSKA Moscow during the summer.

Irish Mirror

Turkey suggests Sweden, Finland can join NATO separately

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says there is a difference in the approaches of Sweden and Finland to meeting Turkey’s security demands for them to join NATO

The Independent UK

Should Europe shelter Russians fleeing mobilisation?

While Europe is united against the invasion of Ukraine, it is divided on the challenges of accommodating Russians.

Al Jazeera

Finland to work with Kerala in education sector

State delegation holds talks with Finnish team

The Hindu

Finnish city removes last publicly displayed statue of Lenin

A city in southeastern Finland has removed the country’s last publicly displayed statue of Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin

The Independent UK

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Foreign Affairs

A Stronger But Less Ambitious NATO

What Sweden and Finland’s membership will mean for the alliance.

Reuters

U.S. and Turkish officials discuss Ukraine and NATO in unannounced meeting

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's chief adviser Ibrahim Kalin in Istanbul on Sunday and discussed "progress on NATO accession for Finland and Sweden", the White House said in a statement.

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Latvala wanted to cry over Rovanpera’s WRC title success

Toyota World Rally Championship boss Jari-Matti Latvala wanted to cry after witnessing “superhero” Kalle Rovanpera end Finland’s 20-year wait for a world rally champion.

The Hindu

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and delegation of ministers to leave for Europe

The government informed that the Chief Minister and General Education Minister V. Sivankutty were travelling to Finland, Norway and Britain at the invitation of the respective governments

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Sweden Resumes Arms Exports to Türkiye after NATO Membership Bid

Sweden's Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP) said on Friday reversed a ban against exporting military equipment to Türkiye, following the Nordic country's decision to join the NATO military alliance and agreement to overcome Turkish objections. The Sweden and Finland sought membership to NATO earlier this year following Russia's invasion of…

The Independent UK

Finnish border closed to Russians with tourist visas

The Finnish-Russia border has been closed to Russians with tourist visas, curtailing one of the last easily accessible routes to Europe for Russians trying to flee a military mobilization

Reuters

Norway could quickly impose ban on Russian tourists if necessary, justice minister says

Norway may impose a ban on Russian tourists similar to that introduced by Finland this week, Norwegian Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Finland to bar Russians after Putin’s mobilisation order

But Russians entering the country for work, study and family visits will still be allowed into the country.

The Independent UK

Finland announces Russian tourist ban in solidarity with Ukraine

Decision taken to prevent damage to country’s reputation, says Helsinki

Reuters

Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight

Finland will close its border to Russian tourists from midnight local time (2100 GMT), which is expected to lead to a significant drop in cross-border traffic, the government said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fleeing Russians Worry Border Will 'Close Forever'

Fearing the border may close "forever" after President Vladimir Putin's mobilization order for the war in Ukraine, Russians are rushing to flee across Finland's Vaalimaa crossing. On this foggy early morning, dozens of cars and buses with Russian license plates are lined up at the border, their passengers hoping to…

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