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Labubu Plush Toy Craze Takes Over Finland
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A quirky, sharp-toothed plush named Labubu—crafted by Chinese brand Pop Mart—has taken Finland by storm, drawing crowds and captivating collectors across the country. This past weekend, excitement peaked at Helsinki’s Forum shopping mall,...
International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 opens in Helsinki, Finland, with a joyful parade of global nurses
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
ICN’s Congress 2025 has opened with an exuberant and joyful parade of nurses, adding to Helsinki’s claim to being one of the happiest cities in the world. HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ICN’s Congress 2025 has opened with...
AI(4) Expands Its Reach: 'The First Token That Learns' Enters Global Crypto Spotlight
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
AI(4) integrates agentic AI, blockchain incentives, and live market data into a self-learning token economy. AI⁴ | Recursive Superintelligence (DEXScreener:AI4) HELSINKI, FINLAND, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following its debut...
Mission facilitates participation of Parliament representatives in ODIHR workshop on gender equality
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 11, 2025
The OSCE Mission to Montenegro facilitated the participation of three representatives of the Parliament of Montenegro in the ODIHR workshop “Realizing Gender Equality in and by Parliaments.” The workshop, which was held from 3 to 4 June in...
OSCE organizes study trip to Finland for representatives of the Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 10, 2025
From 2 to 6 June, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) organized a study visit to Finland for a delegation from the Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan. The visit aimed at...
Minister Roland Lamola: Launch of South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme
South African Government
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June 10, 2025
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor,...
New Global BRAINS Index Reveals Which Countries Are Most Ready for AI in Education
EIN Presswire
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June 5, 2025
New BRAINS Index ranks 80 countries on student AI readiness. Estonia, Singapore, and Finland lead. Is your education system keeping up? CAMBRIDGE, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The race to prepare students for an...
Parliamentarians unite in Helsinki to advance gender equality in politics
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
More than 60 parliamentarians and experts from Europe and Central Asia gathered at the Finnish Parliament for a two-day workshop on gender-sensitive parliaments, organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)...
Zelenskyy Holds Talks with Finnish PM on Defense Collaboration
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Monday that he had a high-level meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Vilnius, where the two leaders concentrated on strengthening defense collaboration and initiating...
OSCE facilitates dialogue on improving gender considerations in climate resilience and energy security in Central Asian mountain regions
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 26, 2025
How to ensure gender differences and experiences are effectively addressed in advancing climate resilience and energy security in mountain regions in Central Asia was part of the discussions during the high-level Global Mountain Dialogue...
EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused reception centre to be piloted in Finland ― Lithuania takes Belarus to court over irregular border crossings
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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May 22, 2025
A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to...
Child Injures Classmate with Knife in Finnish School Recess Incident
MENAFN
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A child under the age of 12 wounded another student with a knife at Renko School in southern Finland on Wednesday, according to local police. The incident took place during recess at the school, located roughly 15 kilometers from...
New study raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
FINLAND, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children...
UK suggests tighter immigration regulations
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a set of stricter immigration policies aimed at reducing the number of foreigners entering the UK, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with high migration levels. Outlined in a...
NORDIC COUNTRIES: Finland maintains closure of border with Russia ― Proposals to deter asylum applications and encourage voluntary returns in Sweden ― Norway resumes forced returns to Lebanon
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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May 8, 2025
The Finnish government has announced that it will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice. The Swedish government has restated its plans to increase financial incentives to encourage voluntary returns and is considering limiting...
Chairpersonship Conference on Gender Equality: Building resilience through inclusion and empowerment
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 8, 2025
VIENNA, 8 May 2025 – Over 400 participants from across the OSCE gathered in Vienna for the “Building resilience through inclusion and empowerment” Conference on Gender Equality organized under Finland’s 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship on 6 and 7 May...
Iron Range Native Gets into Sauna Accessory Market with a Nod to Finnish Cultural Traditions and High-End Products
EIN Presswire
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April 30, 2025
Kolmë Sauna products will debut at the annual Sauna Days, a celebration of the sauna lifestyle, May 2-4 in Two Harbors, MN DULUTH , MN, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Minnesota owned Kolmë (Cole-a-May), a sauna accessories...
OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater play in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 2, 2025
On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the...
Miro Karttunen appointed Managing Director of Colliers in Finland
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 15, 2025
LONDON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global diversified professional services and investment management company Colliers announced today that Miro Karttunen will become the Managing Director (MD) of Colliers in Finland, effective 1 August...
Iteris and Almaviva to Showcase Smart Mobility Innovations at ITS World Congress 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 12, 2025
ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management and parent company Almaviva, a global leader in digital transformation, are excited to announce their...