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Yle's front page features domestic and international news. A major domestic story discusses a Finnish survey on political party support among entrepreneurs, showing the Finns Party gaining ground on the National Coalition Party. Another domestic story reports on Finland's net contribution to the…

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French Authorities: Two Groups Incited Violence ↗

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French authorities identify two main groups responsible for inciting violence during recent protests: the far-left 'black bloc' and 'breakers' from the suburbs aiming to cause chaos and looting. While many protesters were peaceful, Saturday was particularly violent, with organizers estimating…

Israel Arrests Ten After West Bank Assaults ↗

Israeli police have arrested ten individuals in the West Bank in connection with the assault on an American journalist and a French mayor. Israeli settlers are suspected of robbing and beating Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine and a French mayor, Bernard Baudoux, while they were covering…

EU Membership Cost Finland 70 Euros Per Capita Last Year ↗

Finland's net contribution to the EU budget increased by 15 euros per capita last year, totaling 70 euros per person, according to the Ministry of Finance. While Finland is a net contributor, this figure does not account for benefits like the single market and free movement.

Finns Party Gains on National Coalition Party Among Entrepreneurs ↗

The Finns Party's support among entrepreneurs has grown significantly, according to a recent survey by Suomen Yrittäjät. While the National Coalition Party remains the most popular, its support has dropped from 39% to 28% in just over a year, with the Finns Party now at 22%.

Obama's Rare Statement Against Trump Administration: 'Shocking' ↗

Former US President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration's investigation into Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, calling it a 'blatant attempt to intimidate' Omar, a vocal critic of Trump. Federal authorities raided Omar's home last Monday, reportedly related to alleged…

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