Kazakhstan Elections Feature Only Pro-President Parties ↗
Elections in Kazakhstan include only parties supporting the current president, granting him more power.
Finland
The front page of Yle (Finland) features a mix of domestic and international news. Key domestic stories include a proposal to place the intelligence service under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a discussion around the use of a stun gun by police in Espoo, and Prime Minister Orpo hosting an…
Elections in Kazakhstan include only parties supporting the current president, granting him more power.
Finland's outgoing State Secretary of Foreign Affairs suggests the Intelligence Service should be under the Ministry's guidance, citing close collaboration and international examples.
Prime Minister Orpo hosted an Arctic summit in Rovaniemi aiming to strengthen the EU's strategic approach to the Arctic region.
An investigation has been launched into the use of a police stun gun on a disabled man in Espoo, who later died in hospital.
The Finnish government will fly the flag in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day, with a public event planned.
Swedish far-right parties are reportedly using celebrities in AI-generated videos, with TikTok allowing their use.
Cooperation on drone production between Finland and Ukraine raises questions about potential Russian retaliation and logistical challenges.
The Savings Banks Group has significantly raised its economic forecast for Finland, citing stronger-than-expected recovery in the early part of the year.
The professional organization Talentia states that the social sector in Finland cannot endure further budget cuts and urges the government to reverse planned reductions.
Police in Oulu are investigating a violent robbery where an adult male stole an electric scooter from a minor.