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Finland is Now the 53rd Member of the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Finland has joined 52 other nations in signing the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and peaceful space exploration. The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, during the Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland, underscores the Nordic nation’s efforts to advance global collaboration in space activities. Finland's Minister of Economic Affai...
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Mpox Vaccines Prequalified by WHO, Shipped to Africa to Contain the Outbreak
The arrival of mpox vaccines in Africa, particularly the Jynneos vaccine from Bavarian Nordic, aims to combat a significant resurgence of the virus, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization has reported approximately 6,000 confirmed cases across 15 African nations, with concerns about transmission dynamics, ...
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Youth's Unhappiness, Loneliness Pull Down US's Global Happiness Ranking
Rising unhappiness among younger people has caused the United States and some large western European countries to fall down a global wellbeing index, while Nordic nations retain their grip on the top spots.
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Finland Closes Four Russian Border Crossings To Stop Migrant Influx
Finland will close four of the nine crossing points on its border with Russia to stem a flow of asylum seekers to the Nordic nation, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Thursday.
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Finland's Right-Wing Party Claims Big Win, PM Sanna Marin Concedes Defeat In Elections
Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat on Sunday in the Nordic country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) claimed victory in a tightly fought contest.
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Inclusiveness, Cultural Diversity Is Power Of Indian Community: PM Modi In Denmark
Addressing the Indian expatriates in Denmark during his visit to the Nordic nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it is the "inclusiveness and cultural diversity" that powers the Indian community to feel alive in every moment.
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2018 World Cup: Comedians Fly To Russia To Give Iceland Surprise Visit
Iceland's footballers have received a surprise morale-boosting visit in Russia.
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PM Modi In Sweden Highlights: Bilateral Summit, Round Table On Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Stockholm, the first bilateral visit by an Indian premier to the Nordic nation in 30 years. Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven received PM Modi at the airport. The Prime Minister is on the first leg of his five-day foreign tour which will also take him to the UK where he will attend the Commonwealth Heads o...
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Report 'Seriously' On Sweden, King Tells Global Media After Donald Trump Remarks
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf has urged news organisations to report objectively on the Nordic nation, after US President Donald Trump drew attention to the country's immigration challenges.
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Barack Obama, Nordic Leaders Press Russia During White House Summit
President Barack Obama and leaders of five Nordic nations presented a united front against Russia on Friday, expressing concern about Moscow's military buildup in the Baltics and calling for sanctions against Russia to continue.
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E-Visa for Swedish Nationals Soon: President Pranab Mukherjee
India will soon extend e-Visa facility to Swedish nationals, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said as he invited the Nordic country to be a part of government's flagship programmes like the 'Make in India' initiative.
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E-Visa for Swedish Nationals Soon, Says President Pranab Mukherjee
India will soon extend e-Visa facility to Swedish nationals, President Pranab Mukherjee today said as he invited the Nordic country to be a part of government's flagship programmes like the 'Make in India' initiative.
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Near Miss Between 2 Fighter Jets Caught on Camera
A Norwegian warplane had a "near miss" with a Russian fighter jet north of Norway, the Nordic nation's military said on Tuesday after showing video of the incident, which backed a complaint made to Moscow.
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Finland is Now the 53rd Member of the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Finland has joined 52 other nations in signing the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and peaceful space exploration. The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, during the Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland, underscores the Nordic nation’s efforts to advance global collaboration in space activities. Finland's Minister of Economic Affai...
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Mpox Vaccines Prequalified by WHO, Shipped to Africa to Contain the Outbreak
The arrival of mpox vaccines in Africa, particularly the Jynneos vaccine from Bavarian Nordic, aims to combat a significant resurgence of the virus, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization has reported approximately 6,000 confirmed cases across 15 African nations, with concerns about transmission dynamics, ...
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Youth's Unhappiness, Loneliness Pull Down US's Global Happiness Ranking
Rising unhappiness among younger people has caused the United States and some large western European countries to fall down a global wellbeing index, while Nordic nations retain their grip on the top spots.
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Finland Closes Four Russian Border Crossings To Stop Migrant Influx
Finland will close four of the nine crossing points on its border with Russia to stem a flow of asylum seekers to the Nordic nation, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Thursday.
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Finland's Right-Wing Party Claims Big Win, PM Sanna Marin Concedes Defeat In Elections
Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat on Sunday in the Nordic country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) claimed victory in a tightly fought contest.
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Inclusiveness, Cultural Diversity Is Power Of Indian Community: PM Modi In Denmark
Addressing the Indian expatriates in Denmark during his visit to the Nordic nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it is the "inclusiveness and cultural diversity" that powers the Indian community to feel alive in every moment.
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2018 World Cup: Comedians Fly To Russia To Give Iceland Surprise Visit
Iceland's footballers have received a surprise morale-boosting visit in Russia.
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PM Modi In Sweden Highlights: Bilateral Summit, Round Table On Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Stockholm, the first bilateral visit by an Indian premier to the Nordic nation in 30 years. Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven received PM Modi at the airport. The Prime Minister is on the first leg of his five-day foreign tour which will also take him to the UK where he will attend the Commonwealth Heads o...
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Report 'Seriously' On Sweden, King Tells Global Media After Donald Trump Remarks
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf has urged news organisations to report objectively on the Nordic nation, after US President Donald Trump drew attention to the country's immigration challenges.
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Barack Obama, Nordic Leaders Press Russia During White House Summit
President Barack Obama and leaders of five Nordic nations presented a united front against Russia on Friday, expressing concern about Moscow's military buildup in the Baltics and calling for sanctions against Russia to continue.
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E-Visa for Swedish Nationals Soon: President Pranab Mukherjee
India will soon extend e-Visa facility to Swedish nationals, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said as he invited the Nordic country to be a part of government's flagship programmes like the 'Make in India' initiative.
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E-Visa for Swedish Nationals Soon, Says President Pranab Mukherjee
India will soon extend e-Visa facility to Swedish nationals, President Pranab Mukherjee today said as he invited the Nordic country to be a part of government's flagship programmes like the 'Make in India' initiative.
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Near Miss Between 2 Fighter Jets Caught on Camera
A Norwegian warplane had a "near miss" with a Russian fighter jet north of Norway, the Nordic nation's military said on Tuesday after showing video of the incident, which backed a complaint made to Moscow.
