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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.

Finland

A Bunch of Brunch for May Day: Finland’s Spring Fest Has Sprung

Henrik Virtanen Apr 26, 2024

May Day, traditionally the wildest party of the year in Finland, starts on April 30 and continues on May 1, when people take to the parks for a picnic brunch. Chef Timo Lepistö provides…
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Europe

Sweden’s Goin’ to Send Troops over to Latvia as a NATO Member, Says the PM

Henrik Virtanen Apr 26, 2024

Sweden has finalized its integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and will send a reduced battalion to Latvia early next year, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson…
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Business

Govt Predicts Bouncing Back from Recession, But Struggles with Financial Deficit

Henrik Virtanen Apr 26, 2024

Finland’s economy will recover from recession, but public finances will remain in deficit. according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday.…
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Europe

Meeting Up in Riga: Baltic Sea Crew Talks Trash

Henrik Virtanen Apr 25, 2024

Environment ministers from countries on the Baltic Sea convened in Riga on Thursday to discuss pollution, reported dpa. "The cleanliness of the Baltic Sea is our joint…
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Worldwide

Boeing Takes a Hit: Reports Q1 Net Loss with Revenue Dip

Henrik Virtanen Apr 25, 2024

The Boeing Company on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue of 16.57 billion U.S. dollars, an 8 percent decrease from the same period of 2023, reported Xinhua. The company recorded…
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Sports

“No Madrid, No Play This Week!” Raves Nadal

Henrik Virtanen Apr 25, 2024

Rafael Nadal admitted on the eve of his debut in the Madrid Open tennis tournament that he is still short of full fitness as he continues his 'goodbye' season, reported…
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National

NATO Cranks Up Drills Near Russian Border, Stirring the Pot for Military Conflict with Russia

Henrik Virtanen Apr 25, 2024

The upcoming NATO exercises near the Russian border increase the risks of military incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted by local media as saying…
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Europe

G7 Report Says Climate Goals are Off the Mark

Henrik Virtanen Apr 24, 2024

Ahead of the meeting in Turin of the G7 environment and energy ministers, experts say the group's climate protection policy is inadequate and set to fall far short of targets,…
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Worldwide

Big Layoffs at Tesla Gigafactory in Texas – 2,700 Workers to Get the Boot

Henrik Virtanen Apr 24, 2024

Tesla is to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in June at its factory in Austin, the capital city of U.S. state Texas, according to a notice obtained by multiple media outlets on Tuesday,…
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Worldwide

UNGA Talks About More Countries Using Veto Power in Security Council – What’s Up With…

Henrik Virtanen Apr 24, 2024

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday debated the use of veto power in the Security Council, just ahead of the second anniversary of a special measure implemented to oversee its…
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