Russian man who carved ‘No to War’ in the snow jailed for 10 days A Russian man received a jail sentence of 10 days for using his finger to carve “No to War” on a snow-covered turnstile at Moscow’s Gorky Park. Dmitry Fyodorov, who admitted to writing the anti-war slogan, was charged with disobeying the …
In response to media reports of Poland’s potential deployment of “troops” to Finland’s border with Russia, the Kremlin expressed concerns about the possibility, stating that such actions could escalate tensions and be perceived as a threat by Russia. The head of Poland’s National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera, announced on the X social media platform that …
HELSINKI (AP) — Concerned about the use of migrants as part of “hybrid warfare” by Russia, Finland announced on Tuesday that it will close its last remaining border crossing with Russia. So far, Finland has closed seven out of eight checkpoints on its 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia following a spike in the number of …
Finland announced the closure of almost all of its border crossings with Russia due to an increase in arrivals of refugees and migrants that the Finnish government alleges Moscow deliberately redirected to the country’s frontiers. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated on Wednesday that as of Friday, only the northernmost border crossing with Russia, Raja-Jooseppi, will …
An ‘alien-like’ parasitic wasp has been found in the Amazon rainforest. The scientists at Utah State University identified the new genus while surveying the National Reserve of Allpahuayo-Mishana in Peru. The remarkable wasp, named Capitojoppa amazonica, has a large almond-shaped head and a tube-like organ it uses to lay eggs in its prey, including caterpillars, …
Finland, for the sixth consecutive year, has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. The well-being of the Finnish people has piqued global interest, and Finland is now offering free guidance on finding happiness. In March, Visit Finland, the country’s tourism department, announced a unique opportunity for 10 …
Former Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, has stepped down as chair of the centre-left Social Democrats and plans to resign from Parliament. At the age of 34, Marin became the world’s youngest prime minister in 2019, gaining international attention and raising Finland’s profile. Marin is now leaving her political career behind to join Tony …
In the face of an unprecedented heat wave in southern Europe, some travelers are not taking any chances when it comes to their summer plans. Tom Marchant, co-founder of luxury travel operator Black Tomato, has witnessed a shift in interest from travelers who want to avoid the scorching heat. He has noticed a significant rise …
Finland Tops World Sleep Rankings with Average of 8 Hours per Night In a study conducted by researchers in Korea and the UK, it has been found that only individuals living in Finland are able to achieve the recommended eight hours of sleep per night. The study monitored the sleeping habits of over 30,000 people …
Britain is currently ranked last out of 21 European countries for the installation of heat pumps, a crucial technology in the fight against climate change. In order to catch up with France, the UK needs to experience an exponential increase in the heat pump market. The UK government has set a goal of installing 600,000 …