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For the first time abroad: a court in Finland seized Russian assets in the case of Naftogaz's property in Crimea

For the first time abroad: a court in Finland seized Russian assets in the case of Naftogaz's property in Crimea

The Helsinki District Court has seized Russian assets in Finland worth tens of millions of dollars. This is the first successful seizure of Russian assets in a lawsuit over the expropriation of property in Crimea.

War • 09:59 AM • 22445 views
Ukraine has become the most mined country in the world: environmental challenges discussed at a conference in Helsinki

Ukraine has become the most mined country in the world: environmental challenges discussed at a conference in Helsinki

Due to russian aggression, Ukraine has suffered large-scale environmental damage. The conference in Helsinki discussed environmental challenges and mechanisms of liability for environmental damage.

War • October 21 2024, 06:42 AM • 14968 views
The government is interested in Helsinki's experience with ecological heating systems: Shmyhal on strengthening cooperation with Finland

The government is interested in Helsinki's experience with ecological heating systems: Shmyhal on strengthening cooperation with Finland

Ukraine's government is interested in Helsinki's experience with environmentally friendly heating systems. Finland is one of the largest donors of energy equipment to Ukraine in Europe and has provided military assistance worth €2.3 billion.

Politics • October 20 2024, 07:55 AM • 36947 views
Yermak: Ukraine has become one of the most mined countries in the world

Yermak: Ukraine has become one of the most mined countries in the world

The conference in Helsinki discussed the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine. Yermak called for united efforts to overcome environmental challenges and develop mechanisms of responsibility for the damage caused.

Society • October 19 2024, 08:30 PM • 55643 views
Finland has already transferred military aid worth 2.3 billion euros - Shmyhal

Finland has already transferred military aid worth 2.3 billion euros - Shmyhal

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with President of Finland Alexander Stubb in Helsinki. They discussed military assistance, in particular air defense systems, and thanked for the support of Ukraine.

War • October 18 2024, 07:18 PM • 33790 views
Estonia and Finland plan to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships

Estonia and Finland plan to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships

Estonia and Finland are developing plans to close the Gulf of Finland to Russian ships in case of a threat. This is technically feasible, but would require consideration of economic interests and infrastructure changes.

News of the World • September 23 2024, 07:49 PM • 33313 views
Finland will vote on a law allowing the return of migrants crossing the border with russia

Finland will vote on a law allowing the return of migrants crossing the border with russia

The Finnish parliament will vote on a law allowing border guards to return migrants crossing the border from russia amid an influx of more than 1,300 asylum seekers.

Politics • July 12 2024, 03:43 AM • 98068 views
Finland announced the allocation of €500 thousand to Ukraine under the economic development program

Finland announced the allocation of €500 thousand to Ukraine under the economic development program

Finland has allocated 500,000 euros to Ukraine under the OECD Economic Development Program to support reforms, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and business structures.

Economy • June 27 2024, 02:04 AM • 29223 views
Ukraine successfully tests 5G for the first time

Ukraine successfully tests 5G for the first time

Ukraine has successfully tested 5G technology for the first time, making a 5G call between Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, and Helsinki despite the ongoing war.

Economy • May 27 2024, 12:07 PM • 20343 views
May 18: International Museum Day, Reservist Day and Science Day in Ukraine

May 18: International Museum Day, Reservist Day and Science Day in Ukraine

Today, on May 18, all art lovers can join the events dedicated to the International Museum Day. The oldest museum in the world is the Capitoline Museum in Rome, which was established in 1471.

UNN Lite • May 18 2024, 03:03 AM • 116280 views
Finland in contact with NATO, EU over GPS interference from Russia - Foreign Minister

Finland in contact with NATO, EU over GPS interference from Russia - Foreign Minister

Finland is in contact with NATO and the EU about growing GPS interference from Russia, which has increased during Russia's war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said.

News of the World • May 3 2024, 02:08 PM • 24882 views
Baltic states warn of disaster risk due to Russian GPS jamming

Baltic states warn of disaster risk due to Russian GPS jamming

Over the weekend, Baltic ministers warned of the risk of an air disaster due to GPS jamming blamed on Russia, after two Finnish flights were forced to turn around midway due to interference with navigation signals.

News of the World • April 29 2024, 08:53 AM • 32080 views
School shooting in Finland: one teenager killed

School shooting in Finland: one teenager killed

A 12-year-old student opens fire at a school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one student and wounding two others.

News of the World • April 2 2024, 10:36 AM • 25582 views
A shooting took place at a school in Finland: 12-year-old student wounds three peers

A shooting took place at a school in Finland: 12-year-old student wounds three peers

A 12-year-old student opened fire at a school in Vantaa, Finland, wounding three other students and was detained by police.

News of the World • April 2 2024, 09:36 AM • 25095 views
Finland to consider seizure of Helsinki Hall from Russian businessmen

Finland to consider seizure of Helsinki Hall from Russian businessmen

Finnish authorities are considering expropriating the Helsinki Hall arena from Russian businessmen Rotenberg and Timchenko.

Economy • March 28 2024, 02:09 AM • 37307 views
Pistorius calls to stop discussions on sending Western troops to Ukraine

Pistorius calls to stop discussions on sending Western troops to Ukraine

The German Defense Minister called for an end to the debate on the deployment of Western ground troops in Ukraine, as he believes "no one wants this.

War • March 8 2024, 01:53 PM • 23780 views