Finland to boost counter-drone capabilities after Ukrainian drones enter airspace -Xinhua

HELSINKI, March 31 (Xinhua) — Finland is moving to speed up plans to strengthen its counter-drone capabilities after two drones entered Finnish airspace and crashed near the southeastern town of Kouvola over the weekend, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Helsinki, Orpo said decisions will be taken no … Read more

‘Absolutely embarrassing penalty’: Finland raises referee controversy after losing Olympic men’s hockey semifinal to Canada

It appears we have some sour grapes after Canada defeated Finland in the Olympics men’s hockey semifinal on Thursday. Finland seems pretty unhappy about how the game was officiated, calling out the penalties their team was charged with — especially the one with just over two minutes remaining in the third period that led to … Read more

US edges Sweden, Canada rallies beats Czechia in OT to reach Olympic semifinals

MILAN (AP) — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. “That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,” Dylan Larkin said. When Canada was trailing Czechia with under four minutes left, … Read more

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

On the ice, they’re sworn enemies. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’re on opposing sides of a historic and storied rivalry between two proud nations and both will be fighting tooth and nail throughout the competition to emerge victorious. Off the ice, though, they’re a very happy couple and are engaged to be married. Advertisement … Read more

Indonesian Ro-Ro delivery, Finnish deck carrier order and more

Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding delivered the Agatti Island on January 27, a 64,000 DWT bulk carrier. The vessel, which is flagged in Panama and classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK), is an ocean-going Handymax bulk carrier. The ship has a total length of 199.98 metres, a beam of 32.24 metres, and a depth of 19.30 metres. … Read more

Trump’s moves push US allies to reset with China

BRUSSELS (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a busy few weeks receiving Western allies seeking warmer ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a trade deal slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian canola oil. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Beijing this week to repair … Read more

Why the world has started stockpiling food again – The Irish Times

In the early 18th century, Finland was familiar with the fear of hunger. A famine fuelled by an unpredictable climate had killed off a third of the population in the 1690s. The Great Northern War with Russia further disrupted farming, as well as everything else, in the first 20 years of the century. So in … Read more

The best countries in the world are Finland, Sweden and Germany. How did Slovakia (not) hold up?

Finland, Sweden and Germany are the world’s best countries in terms of contribution to global science and technology, culture, international peace and… The post The best countries in the world are Finland, Sweden and Germany. How did Slovakia (not) hold up? appeared first on Daily Weby. Source link

Fetman Increase in Finland: Can Health Tax and Advertising Ban Reverse the Trend?

Allt fler finländare har fetma. Andelen förväntas stiga från nuvarande knappt 30 procent till 40 procent ‍år 2035, enligt Världshälsoorganisationen WHO:s bedömning. Ökningen⁣ är inte helt jämn när man tittar… The post Fetman Increase in Finland: Can Health Tax and Advertising Ban Reverse the Trend? appeared first on News Directory 3. Source link