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And what the F is this now? Another possibility for Trump to make a "peacedeal"? militarnyi.com/en/news/the-...
The Republic of Niger Announces Mobilization to “Prepare for War with France”
The Republic of Niger has announced a mobilization to prepare for entering what it called a ‘war with France.’The statement was made by General Amadou Abdramane, Chief of Staff to […]
militarnyi.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Fighting quantum with quantum, sounds like sci-fi. www.science.org/content/arti...
A hack-proof internet? Quantum encryption could be the key
Team in China sends data with entangled atoms, neutralizing backdoor hardware threats
www.science.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I suppose this more or less goes for most countries these days: yle.fi/a/74-20207214
Finnish tourism to US fell by 25% last year
There are a number of reasons behind the development, according to the head of the Association of Finnish Travel Industry.
yle.fi
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Disturbing news from Finland. According to the report, only about 20 percent of under-30s who applied for a disability pension or vocational rehabilitation on mental health grounds had actually been employed before submitting their application. yle.fi/a/74-20206871
Wednesday's papers: Early retirement, freezing wind, and no such thing as a free inbox
Can you retire if you've never worked?
yle.fi
January 28, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Now... Why the H would ICE have a "security role" in Italy? I understand the Italians are furious: edition.cnn.com/2026/01/27/e...
Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics | CNN
Outrage is growing in Italy over the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to assist US security operations at the Winter Olympics next month.
edition.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Support for a social media ban for youths increased the most among respondents between the ages of 18 and 24, as well as those 65 and up. Around 1,000 people took part in the survey. yle.fi/a/74-20206519
Survey finds more support in Finland for social media ban for under-15s
More than 66 percent of respondents said they would approve of a social media ban for youths under the age of 15.
yle.fi
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Finland stepping up its trade with China. As do the rest of Europe. yle.fi/a/74-20206317
Finnish PM aims to drum up business in China
Finland's exports to China are worth less than half as much as its imports from the world's #2 economy – including a growing "tsunami" of cheap mail-order items.
yle.fi
January 26, 2026 at 4:59 AM
It wouldn't surprise me much if we some day hear all of these accounts now angering Europeans are based in Russia, China etc.
January 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The White house blames Biden, Obama and DEI for the crash, Insanity.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety – The White House
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SUBJECT:
www.whitehouse.gov
January 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“It was horrendous,” said one of the people. Another added: “He was very firm. It was a cold shower. Before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious, and potentially very dangerous.”

www.ft.com/content/ace0...
Donald Trump in fiery call with Denmark’s prime minister over Greenland
US president insisted he wants to take over Arctic island
www.ft.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
January 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"We must keep in mind that Donald Trump has a unique way of speaking. He speaks directly and provocatively; shakes things up. And you have to distinguish between what he says and what is ultimately done," Orpo said on the Yle current-affairs programme Ykkösaamu on Saturday.

yle.fi/a/74-20136259
Orpo downplays Trump threats against Greenland
The Finnish PM also said that the US and Russia must not discuss Ukraine without Kiev's participation.
yle.fi
January 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM