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Finland has reportedly earmarked funds for planning a link that would enable the movement of NATO hardware from Sweden and Norway

Finland has allocated 20 million for the planning of a new railway line connecting the Nordic nation with neighboring Sweden and Norway that would facilitate the movement of NATO military e

Nordic state to invest millions in war railway media

Finland has reportedly earmarked funds for planning a link that would enable the movement of NATO hardware from Sweden and Norway

Finland has allocated €20 million for the planning of a new railway line connecting the Nordic nation with neighboring Sweden and Norway that would facilitate the movement of NATO military equipment in the event of war, according to the newspaper Iltalehti.

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 300M HURDLES (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Karsten Warholm (2nd R) of Norway competes in the men's 300m hurdles event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Xiamen Meeting in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S POLE VAULT (CN)

(250426) -- XIAMEN, April 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Armand Duplantis (front) of Sweden waves to spectators after competing in the men's pole vault event at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Xiamen Meeting in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

AR Rahman, Alan Walker, Shreya Ghoshal to stun everyone with their performances at WAVES Summit 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 26 (ANI): Music maestro A.R. Rahman, Norwegian DJ and musician Alan Walker, rapper King, and singer Shreya Ghoshal are all set to entertain the audience with their performances at the WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025.

The summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is also expected to speak at the event. S

Former Sweden Foreign Minister condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 25 (ANI): Former Sweden Foreign Minister Ann Linde extended her deepest condolences to the people of India on the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack. She noted that there can be 'no justifications' for such a heinous attack.

While speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Bharat Summit 2025, Linde said, 'My deep condolences to India and the Indian people for the terrible te

Auto Shanghai unveils automakers' strategic focus on intelligence, global vision

SHANGHAI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) has drawn nearly 1,000 companies from 26 countries and regions and q

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(250425) -- XIAMEN, April 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Feng Bin of China attends a press conference for the 2025 Diamond League Xiamen Meeting in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

Trump names Russias big concession on Ukraine

Moscow has compromised by not seizing the whole of the neighboring country, the US president has said

Russia has made a major concession in Ukraine peace talks by refraining from taking over the entire country, US President Donald Trump has said.

Speaking during a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Thursday, Trump expressed optimism about achieving major prog

Golden Globes sets 2026 date

Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): The 83rd edition of the Golden Globes is set to be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton, the organisers announced on Thursday.

Glaser made history at the 2025 Globes by becoming the first woman to ever serve as a solo host, and now she is super excited to don the hat of the ho

TRKIYE-ANKARA-NORWEGIAN FM-VISIT

(250425) -- ANKARA, April 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) shakes hands with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Ankara, Trkiye, on April 24, 2025. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

DENMARK-COPENHAGEN-CHINESE ANIMATED FILM-NE ZHA 2

(250425) -- COPENHAGEN, April 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People watch "Ne Zha 2" at a cinema in Copenhagen, capital of Denmark, on April 24, 2025. Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" began rolling out in cinemas across Denmark and other Nordic countries this week. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

Bulgaria Leads EU in Construction Growth for 14th Straight Month

In February, Bulgaria recorded the highest annual growth in construction output among EU member states, according to Eurostat, even as overall construction activity across the European Union and the euro area experienced a slight monthly downturn.

Data from Eurostat show that EU construction production fell by 0.4% in February compared to January 2025, when it had grown by 0.2%. Within the euro area, the sector c

Kremlin warns NATO of response to Finland build-up

Russia will not ignore the expansion of potentially hostile military infrastructure along its borders, says Dmitry Peskov

Moscow never had any "problems" with the US-led military bloc's newest members, Finland and Sweden, but will respond to the expansion of NATO military infrastructure as it "deems necessary," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

EU to strengthen Schengen area governance

A newly installed sign indicating the direction for Schengen travelers is seen at Henri Coanda International Airport near Bucharest, Romania, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)The EU will continue to strengthen the political and operational governance of Schengen, accelerate the implementation of digitalization to prevent security risks and enhance cooperation among law enforcement.BRUSSELS, April 23 (X

Mission Impossible: Tom Cruise and team shoot in chilling Svalbard for final chapter

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): The much-awaited 'Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is all set to hit theatres on May 23, and ahead of its release, Tom Cruise gave fans a glimpse into the movie's stunning shoot location--Svalbard, a remote and frozen land between Norway and the North Pole.

In a behind-the-scenes video shared on Tuesday, Cruise showed the icy and scenic landscapes of Svalbard. 'Svalbard i

Kiev knowingly buying Russian gas Ukrainian MP

The fuel that the country purchases from the EU is most definitely supplied by Moscow, Aleksey Kucherenko has claimed

Kiev is buying Russian gas that is being supplied to Western Europe via the TurkStream pipeline, according to Aleksey Kucherenko, the first deputy head of the Ukrainian parliament's energy committee.

Know about front-runners who may succeed Pope Francis

Vatican City, April 22 (ANI): Speculation has intensified over Pope Francis's successor, with media outlets predicting the outcome of the papal conclave remains challenging, as the cardinals' positions can shift with each vote.

The New York Times has named several potential candidates for the next head of the Roman Catholic Church Here are some of the contenders.

IIHF praises Chinese standards, looks for long-term partnership

Marta Zawadzka (L) receives an interview with Xinhua during the 2025 IIHF Women's Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong Province, on Apr. 17, 2025. (Xinhua)The IIHF commended Shenzhen for its impressive organization of the 2025 Women's World Championship Division I Group A, recognizing China's significant strides in the ice hockey development and its promising potential as a fu

ISSF WC: Rudrankksh-Arya pair take silver in Air Rifle Mixed Team

Lima [Peru], April 21 (ANI): The pair of Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Lima, Peru, going down 11-17 to the Norwegian pair of Jon-Hermann Hegg and Jeanette Hegg Duestad in the gold medal match at the Las Palmas shooting range on Sunday.

This was India's third silver of the Lima World Cup to go with two golds and a bronze. They are thir

Norway claims 10m air rifle mixed team gold at ISSF World Cup

LIMA, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Jeanette Hegg Duestad and Jon-Hermann Hegg of Norway captured gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team ev

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to King of Sweden

STOCKHOLM,7th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Ghasaq Shaheen, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden, presented her credentials to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, during an official ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
She conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Hi

President of Finland receives message from UAE President during meeting with Abdullah bin Zayed

Helsinki, 14th March, 2025 (WAM) -- Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, received a written message from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, regarding the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The message was delivered during a meeting here today between President Stubb and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of

King of Sweden receives Abdullah bin Zayed in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, 14th March, 2025 (WAM) -- H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, accompanied by H.R.H. Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, Crown Princess of Sweden, received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during an official working visit to Stockholm.

During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Moh

China's Air Pollution Controls Sped Up Global Warming, Study Suggests

Cutting lung-damaging-but planet-cooling-sulphur pollution from China's coal plants, industry, and vehicle exhaust over the past 15 to 20 years has driven much of the faster global warming seen since 2010, finds new research from Norway's CICERO climate institute.

Damascus, SANA- Health Minister, Musab al-Ali discussed Wednesday, with the Charg d'Affairs of the Norwegian Embassy in Syria, Hilde Haraldstad, ways to enhance joint health cooperation.

The Minister emphasized the need to secure health needs to ensure the safe return of Syrian expatriates, pointing out that the Ministry is working within several priorities, most notably the file of mental health, especially amon

Norway Signs Agreement to Continue Funding for Poland

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Norway and Poland signed a new agreement on Wednesday under the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants to promote social and economic development in Poland and strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Norwegian government said in a press release.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Poland's Minister for Regional Development and Fund Katarzyna Pelczynska-Nalec

Racism absent from Coalition election campaign

As it gets late into this years federal election campaign, DrLee Duffieldasks: Will the Opposition parties grab at an opportunity to cause some anger and bad feeling over the migration issue? Or have they been Trumped on that one?

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS with theVoice ReferendumNo vote against the Indigenous in 2023, the way might have looked clear to Liberal strategists to convert the bad feeling into votes this y

Israel Cancels Visas for 27 French Lawmakers Ahead of Visit

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Israel has revoked entry visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials, just days before their scheduled visit to occupied Palestine, the group said on Friday, citing escalating diplomatic tensions over Frances stance on Palestinian statehood.

Israel cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before the group was due to arrive on Su

Warholm sets world best in 300m hurdles, Duplantis defends his title in Xiamen Diamond League

XIAMEN, China, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Norwegian Karsten Warholm concluded a remarkable week in Xiamen by setting a world best of 33.05 seconds in the newly-introduced 300m hurdles at the 2025 Diamond League opener on Saturday, while Swedish pole vault sensation Armand Duplantis defended his title, though not in peak form.

Warholm began his first visit to China and Xiamen a week earlier, having skipped the indoor s

Xinhua News | Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" premieres in Finland to warm welcome

Chinese animated phenomenon "Ne Zha 2," the highest-grossing animated film of all time, made its Finnish premiere on Friday with a spectacular opening at the box office. #XinhuaNews

Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 premieres in Finland to warm welcome

HELSINKI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, made its Finnish premiere on Friday with a spectacular opening at the box office.

Rooted in Chinese mythology and reimagined with bold creative flair, Ne Zha 2 is a visually stunning epic developed over five years by a team of 4,000 animators. Distributed by Trinity CineAsia, the film has already

Warholm eyes world record at Diamond League in Xiamen

XIAMEN, China, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Men's 400m hurdles world record holder Karsten Warholm is setting his sights on breaking another world record in the newly-introduced 300m hurdles at the 2025 Diamond League opener in Xiamen on Saturday.

"I skipped the indoor season to focus more on training, and I'm feeling really good and looking forward to racing in Xiamen," said Warholm at Friday's press conference.

Economic Watch: Auto Shanghai unveils automakers' strategic focus on intelligence, global vision

SHANGHAI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) has drawn nearly 1,000 companies from 26 countries and regions and quickly become the focal point of the global auto market.

Automakers seized the stage with their latest innovations, underscoring a clear trend: the rise of smarter and more globally oriented vehicles.

Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 hits cinemas across Nordic countries

COPENHAGEN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, began rolling out in cinemas across Denmark and other Nordic countries this week.

European distributor Trinity CineAsia, which acquired theatrical distribution rights for Ne Zha 2 across 37 European countries, reported strong box office performance since the film's European debut in March.

Finnish food maker Atria expands into China, boosts Q1 profit

HELSINKI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Atria, a major Nordic food company operating in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Baltic countries, reported increased profit in the first quarter of 2025, driven in part by its entry into the Chinese market.

The Finnish group began exporting chicken meat to China in December 2024 after securing approval during Finnish President Alexander Stubb's visit to the country. "A giant oppo

Chinese EV maker NIO to launch Firefly brand in 16 overseas markets

SHANGHAI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese EV maker NIO will expand its Firefly brand to another 16 countries across five continents this year, targeting the fast-growing global compact car market, the company announced at a Shanghai auto show on Wednesday.

The Firefly brand, focused on premium smart EVs for urban mobility, will enter markets including the Netherlands, Norway and Costa Rica, adopting a flexible hybr

Finland cuts taxes to boost growth

HELSINKI, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The Finnish government announced sweeping tax reforms on Wednesday, aimed at boosting growth and strengthening the country's global competitiveness.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the top marginal tax rate on earned income will be lowered from 57 percent to 52 percent. The cuts are part of a broader plan to reduce taxes across all income levels, with a particular focus on support

EU to strengthen governance of Schengen border-free zone

BRUSSELS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is set to reinforce its Schengen border-free zone as previous efforts have resulted in a significant decline in irregular crossings in 2024, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

"Intensified EU efforts have led to a decline in irregular crossings at Schengen's external borders, with around 240,000 detections (in 2024) - the lowest since 2021," the repo

Norway signs agreement to continue funding for Poland

OSLO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Norway and Poland signed a new agreement on Wednesday under the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants to promote social and economic development in Poland and strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Norwegian government said in a press release.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Poland's Minister for Regional Development and Fund Katarzyna Pelczynska-Nalecz signed t

Interview: IWF president hails China's contribution to weightlifting

OSLO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- As the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is driving the sport's global growth and modernization, China remains at the forefront with its unmatched record and commitment to development, IWF President Mohammed Jalood recently told Xinhua.

"China is the most successful country in the history of our sport," Jalood said in a written interview. "Over the years, Chinese athletes ha

Bank of Finland chief urges unified EU stance on U.S. tariffs and defense

HELSINKI, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn on Tuesday emphasized the necessity for Europe to adopt a unified position not only on defense but also in response to the evolving U.S. tariff policies.

"According to our estimates, U.S. tariffs and the subsequent countermeasures could significantly reduce Finland's projected growth this year," Rehn said at the midterm planning meeting of Finland

Finland's public finances deteriorated in 2024, breaching EU thresholds

HELSINKI, April 22 (XINHUA) -- Finland's general government finances deteriorated in 2024, breaching European Union (EU) limits on deficit and debt, Statistics Finland said in a press release published on Tuesday.

According to preliminary data, Finland's general government deficit stood at 4.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, while debt under the excessive deficit procedure (EDP) reached 82.1 per

Austria achieves record research intensity in 2024

VIENNA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Austria reached a record level of research intensity in 2024, with research and development (R&D) expenditure accounting for 3.35 percent of the country's nominal gross domestic product (GDP), according to an official estimate released on Tuesday.

Statistics Austria reported that approximately 16.1 billion euros (18.5 billion U.S. dollars) were invested in R&D last year. The

British fighter jets intercept 2 Russian aircraft near NATO airspace

LONDON, April 21 (Xinhua) -- British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets intercepted two Russian aircraft near NATO airspace last week, the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Sunday.

According to the MoD, two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled from Malbork Air Base in Poland on Tuesday to intercept a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M "Coot-A" intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea. On Thursday, another two Typhoons wer

China adds cutting-edge tech to global SKA telescope network

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- China has become the first non-European country to successfully deploy and integrate the services necessary to establish a node for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory in its initial phase, marking a significant milestone in international astronomical collaboration.

The Chinese node, built by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, passe

EU asylum requests down by 11% in 2024

BRUSSELS, 3rd March, 2025 (WAM) -- The number of asylum applications registered across the European Union, Norway and Switzerland decreased by 11% in 2024 but remained above the one-million mark for a second consecutive year, according to the annual report released by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) on Monday morning.

Overall, 1,014,420 requests for international protection were filed last year, compa

This Earth Day, Let's Talk Phasing Out Fossil Fuels

Earth Day, which in 2016 marked the opening for signature of the Paris Agreement on climate change, now takes place amid record-breaking global heat and rising fossil fuel production. Yet it also offers a vital opportunity for gov

Statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov

Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.

"Today we remember Boris Nemtsov, a prominent Russian politician, anti-corruption activist and

Preparatory Commission for Marine Biodiversity Treaty Continues Consideration of Clearing-House Mechanism, Discusses Upcoming Agenda

The commission charged with preparing for the entry into force of a new treaty on marine biodiversity continued its first session today, with delegates resuming consideration of modalities for the operation of the instrument’s Clearing-House Mechanism and exchanging views on issues to discuss during the body’s second session in August.

The treaty, formally known as the Agreement und

Mining Companies Must Obtain Free, Prior, Informed Consent, Partner with Indigenous Peoples to Ensure Responsible, Ethical Land Use, Speakers Tell Permanent Forum

Mining companies must obtain free, prior and informed consent from Indigenous Peoples when pursuing projects on their ancestral lands, speakers emphasized at the 2025 session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues — a high-level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. Participants also discussed how partnerships can mobilize adequate development finance for Indigenous commu

Indigenous Peoples Rights Not Negotiable, Secretary-General Says, Stressing Importance of Their Leadership in Biodiversity Decision-making, as Permanent Forum Begins Session

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues opened its 2025 annual session today, with speakers united in their call to protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Peoples worldwide.

“The individual and collective rights of Indigenous Peoples are non-negotiable,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his opening remarks to the Permanent Forum, which runs through