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Henrik is a seasoned journalist with a passion for uncovering stories that make a difference. With years of experience in the field, he brings a unique perspective to every piece he writes. When he's not chasing leads, Henrik enjoys hiking in the Finnish wilderness and exploring the local culture.

Culture

A Fun and Festive Vappu Celebration in Finland Goes Off Without a Hitch!

Henrik Virtanen May 2, 2024 8

The International Workers’ Day, widely known as May Day, commemorating the 1886 uprising of Chicago workers to establish their rights was observed in the country peacefully amid…
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Worldwide

“SpaceX Dragon cargo makes its way back to Earth packed with exciting scientific…

Henrik Virtanen May 1, 2024 8

SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth earlier Tuesday with scientific experiments and other cargo, completing the company's 30th contracted cargo resupply…
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National

Trade Unions Worldwide Slam Govt Over Labor Market Reforms

Henrik Virtanen May 1, 2024 8

Trade unions across the world expressed concern over the labour market reforms and cuts in working condition undertaken by the Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) led…
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Worldwide

Trump Gets Slapped with Fine for Breaking Silence Order

Henrik Virtanen May 1, 2024 8

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was fined 9,000 U.S. dollars for violating a gag order nine times this month, according to an order by a New York judge on Tuesday morning, reported…
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Europe

Spanish PM Decides to Stick Around, Against All Odds

Henrik Virtanen Apr 30, 2024 9

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday morning that he would retain his role despite what he considers to be unjustified attacks on his wife Begona Gomez from right…
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Worldwide

Women in eastern DRC dealing with sexual abuse amidst conflict – it’s a tough situation out…

Henrik Virtanen Apr 30, 2024 9

Amid the conflict caused by armed rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), displaced women are facing a heavy toll of sexual violence, trapped between survival,…
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Business

Gloomy Vibes: April Sees Consumer Confidence Take a Hit

Henrik Virtanen Apr 30, 2024 9

The balance figure of the consumer confidence indicator stood at minus 12.6 in April, having been minus 9.4 in March and minus 9.5 in February, according to Statistics Finland. One…
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National

Finnish MP in Hot Water After Allegedly Firing Shots at Nightclub

Henrik Virtanen Apr 30, 2024 9

Perussuomalaiset (Finns Party) lawmaker Timo Vornanen, who was arrested on April 26 for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident at a night club in Helsinki and later released,…
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Europe

Turkish Cops Round Up 38 Suspected IS Members – What a Bust!

Henrik Virtanen Apr 29, 2024 9

Turkish police detained 38 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday, reported Xinhua. The suspects were…
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Worldwide

Outrage grows over U.S. crackdowns on Pro-Palestine protests

Henrik Virtanen Apr 29, 2024 9

Protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza have intensified across multiple American universities for over a week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as…
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