Thomas Soininen
@dvlrnr.bsky.social
Cycling, local and global news, congenital heart defects, geeky stuff. Swe-Finn. In Tallinn since October 2016.
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US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress on its way towards Estonia after touring both Sweden and Finland. ICAO: #AE58B0 Tail: #610036 #USAF #WeAreNATO
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress on its way towards Estonia after touring both Sweden and Finland. ICAO: #AE58B0 Tail: #610036 #USAF #WeAreNATO
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First snowfall of the winter, which means also the first snow plows of the winter. On bike paths, of course. Tomorrow's forecast is full of rain and all this snow will probably be gone very soon, but of course, we can't wait for that here in Oulu 🇫🇮 👌☃️🚲🚶❄️
#Oulu #Finland #MeanwhileInOulu
#Oulu #Finland #MeanwhileInOulu
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
First snowfall of the winter, which means also the first snow plows of the winter. On bike paths, of course. Tomorrow's forecast is full of rain and all this snow will probably be gone very soon, but of course, we can't wait for that here in Oulu 🇫🇮 👌☃️🚲🚶❄️
#Oulu #Finland #MeanwhileInOulu
#Oulu #Finland #MeanwhileInOulu
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All 20 military personnel aboard a Turkish C-130 cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have been confirmed dead, according to Turkey’s government.
The plane was returning from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it went down, leaving a trail of white smoke captured in video footage.
The plane was returning from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it went down, leaving a trail of white smoke captured in video footage.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
All 20 military personnel aboard a Turkish C-130 cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have been confirmed dead, according to Turkey’s government.
The plane was returning from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it went down, leaving a trail of white smoke captured in video footage.
The plane was returning from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it went down, leaving a trail of white smoke captured in video footage.
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•UPDATE• The launch attempt has been scrubbed due to weather. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on the next launch attempt.
Join us 🔴LIVE🔴 Momentarily from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida , as Blue Origin launches its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket for its second mission.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Flight 2 - NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
YouTube video by NASASpaceflight
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November 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
•UPDATE• The launch attempt has been scrubbed due to weather. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on the next launch attempt.
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More dads are caring for their young children following Finland's family leave reform.
More fathers taking parental leave
More dads are caring for their young children following Finland's family leave reform.
yle.fi
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
More dads are caring for their young children following Finland's family leave reform.
Drop something BLUE💙
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Drop something BLUE💙
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According to the police, around 10,000 people took to the streets of Riga tonight to protest against the (so far unsuccessful) attempts to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention.
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
According to the police, around 10,000 people took to the streets of Riga tonight to protest against the (so far unsuccessful) attempts to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention.
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"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfers.
Immigrants are good for Finland's public finances, new study shows
"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfers.
yle.fi
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfers.
Glada #SvenskaDagen! "Firar" med ett besök på kontoret i Helsingfors. Vill det sig väl kan jag också få tala mitt modersmål en stund. Det blir inte så ofta nu för tiden, då jag hemmavid talar estniska och det på jobbet blir mest engelska och finska.
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Glada #SvenskaDagen! "Firar" med ett besök på kontoret i Helsingfors. Vill det sig väl kan jag också få tala mitt modersmål en stund. Det blir inte så ofta nu för tiden, då jag hemmavid talar estniska och det på jobbet blir mest engelska och finska.
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The #CopernicusEU Sentinel-1 mission welcomes a new member: Sentinel-1D, launched at 21:02 GMT/22:02 CET from Kourou on Ariane 6 #VA265.
www.esa.int/Applications...
@cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
www.esa.int/Applications...
@cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The #CopernicusEU Sentinel-1 mission welcomes a new member: Sentinel-1D, launched at 21:02 GMT/22:02 CET from Kourou on Ariane 6 #VA265.
www.esa.int/Applications...
@cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
www.esa.int/Applications...
@cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
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🔴 LIVE now for the launch of Ariane 6 #VA265 and #Copernicus Sentinel-1D on #ESAwebTV2👇https://watch.esa.int/two/
🚀 #WatchLive: Tonight we have the launch of the #Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite on Ariane 6 flight #VA265. Tune in from 20:35 GMT/21:35 CET on #ESAwebTV2 to watch live.
📺 watch.esa.int
More details👇 @cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
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More details👇 @cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
Watch live: Sentinel-1D launch on Ariane 6
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is about to get its fourth satellite, with Sentinel-1D now ready for liftoff. Launch will take place with an Ariane 6 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana and live cover...
www.esa.int
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🔴 LIVE now for the launch of Ariane 6 #VA265 and #Copernicus Sentinel-1D on #ESAwebTV2👇https://watch.esa.int/two/
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November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Estonian leadership’s social media game stays unmatched. 😆
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Estonian leadership’s social media game stays unmatched. 😆
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
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If you are 25 years old, you have never known a moment where humans have not been in space. To celebrate the ISS's 25 years of permanent human presence in space, you can relive those moments thanks to Ben Fiest, who created ISS in Real Time. Visit here --- > issinrealtime.org #ISSInRealTime
ISS in Real Time
Explore 25 years onboard the International Space Station.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
If you are 25 years old, you have never known a moment where humans have not been in space. To celebrate the ISS's 25 years of permanent human presence in space, you can relive those moments thanks to Ben Fiest, who created ISS in Real Time. Visit here --- > issinrealtime.org #ISSInRealTime
I quite liked the quip from @mfaestonia.bsky.social.
Russian border guard boat flies Wagner Group flag on Narva River
A Russian border guard boat displaying a flag of notorious Russian paramilitary organization the Wagner Group was spotted Sunday moving along the Narva River, which separates Estonia from the Russian ...
news.err.ee
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I quite liked the quip from @mfaestonia.bsky.social.
October 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Looks like it'll be a busy Monday morning for the minions of the various political parties. #Tallinn #Valimised2025
Center wins in Tallinn, but may struggle to form coalition
The Center Party won the local elections in Tallinn with 37 mandates, but their return to power could be difficult after its main expected ally, EKRE, failed to win any seats on the city council.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Looks like it'll be a busy Monday morning for the minions of the various political parties. #Tallinn #Valimised2025
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Analysts projected Putin's likely flight route to Budapest for the Trump summit, suggesting the Russian dictator's plane will be escorted by military aircraft from Turkey, a NATO member country.
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Analysts projected Putin's likely flight route to Budapest for the Trump summit, suggesting the Russian dictator's plane will be escorted by military aircraft from Turkey, a NATO member country.