HS: Finns Party aiming to reduce quota refugees from Muslim-majority countries
The government has not yet taken a final decision about Finland’s plan to accept quota refugees next year. The Finns Party has proposed reducing the number of quota refugees accepted from Muslim-majority countries while increasing the intake from Christian-majority nations, according to newspaper Helsingin Sanomat. According to sources, Interior MinisterContinue Reading
Left Alliance demands parliamentary debate on nuclear weapons policy
MPs have not been briefed on Finland’s participation in the Nato nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon, which begins on Monday, the opposition party says. The opposition Left Alliance has expressed its dissatisfaction over the lack of parliamentary debate on Finland’s nuclear weapons policy as a Nato member. The Left opposesContinue Reading
NATO to Conduct Nuclear Weapons Exercise: Secretary General on “Readiness to Respond”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the Alliance will soon begin military exercises involving the use of nuclear weapons. The media points out that these maneuvers will take place shortly after Russia escalated its nuclear doctrine. NATO Exercises: On Monday (October 14), the annual Steadfast Noon nuclear weapons exerciseContinue Reading
NATO Wants Sweden To Spend €9.7bn To Upgrade Infrastructure
Upgrading Sweden’s infrastructure to meet the demands of NATO won’t come cheap, a study from the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce shows. Between road and railroad improvements, including electrifying the 1,300 km Inlandsbanan railroad, the country is looking at a price tag of approximately €9.7Bn. Six transportation routes have been identifiedContinue Reading
Understanding the potential of the Northern Sea Route
Russia is seeking partners to develop the NSR, a maritime route in the Arctic Ocean, due to its infrastructure deficiencies and lack of ice-breaking ships, making India and China ideal partners Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia on a state visit to attend the 22nd India-Russia Bilateral Summit betweenContinue Reading
Norway faces backlash over plans to mine the Arctic seafloor
Norway’s plan to allow deep-sea mining in Arctic waters has raised concerns about its potential harm to marine life, including whales and other species that rely on the seafloor ecosystem. In short: Key quote: “You can’t break up the seafloor without risking everything, including species not even yet discovered orContinue Reading
In the Arctic, the Cold War between Russia and NATO is long gone
It is one of the most hostile regions on earth: only a few people live in the ice landscapes of the Arctic. And yet the huge area is strategically important – economically and militarily. Russia and NATO face off in the Arctic. The West has a lot of catching upContinue Reading
Drones for Ukraine donations organizer still owes €32,000
The organizer of a platform intended to raise money for drones for Ukraine has still not repaid outstanding funds as promised last month, and has also been portraying himself as an active raise of donations despite the last round not fully reaching its intended destination. Henri Laupmaa, organizer of theContinue Reading
Estonia allocates over €510,000 in winter aid for Ukraine
Estonia will help internally displaced people (IDPs) prepare for the coming winter in Ukraine after Russia destroyed around 80 percent of the country’s energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave €513,660 to its strategic humanitarian aid partners Mondo and the Estonian Refugee Council which are working in Ukraine. Mondo willContinue Reading
Norway to Increase, Extend Aid to Ukraine
Norway will boost its civilian aid to Ukraine by five billion kroner ($475 million) this year and extend its aid package through 2030, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced on Friday. This extension raises the total aid commitment to 135 billion kroner, up from a previous total of 75 billionContinue Reading