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Company closures in Finland surge in Q1
The number of company closures in Finland continued to rise sharply between January and March this year, according to a press release issued by Statistics Finland on Thursday, reported Xinhua. In the first quarter of 2025, nearly 11,000 new...
Several stabbed near shopping center in Finland: media
HELSINKI, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Several people were stabbed near a shopping center in the southern Finnish city of Tampere on Thursday afternoon, Finnish national broadcaster Yle reported, citing police sources. The incident occurred at the Ratina...

The Deals: Sony Music France Acquires African Label & Publisher; Symphonic Teams With Certification Platform for Human-Made Music
Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a label and publishing company, respectively. Together, the associated companies promote Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists. Founded in 1988,...
Several people were stabbed near shopping center in Finland
[Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:30:29 +0300] Helsinki - SABA: Finnish media reported on Thursday that a number of people were stabbed near a shopping center in the city of Tampere, located in the south of the country. The Finnish Broadcasting Company "Yle"...

Suspect arrested after four people stabbed outside shopping centre in Finland
Police said a suspect has been arrested. There were no fatalities, and police said there was no longer a threat to the public. Police outside the Ratina shopping centre in Tampere, Finland (Saara Peltola/Lehtikuva via AP)Police provided no details...

Stabbing attack wounds several in Finland, suspect held
Police works at a cordoned area outside the Ratina shopping centre in Tampere, Finland on July 3, 2025. Photo by Saara Peltola / Lehtikuva / AFP Helsinki: Several people were stabbed and wounded on Thursday near a shopping centre in the Finnish...

Heineken launches mobile phone plan in Finland that encourages people to connect in real life
World-famous drinks brand Heineken is testing a completely new approach to screen time reduction in Finland with a unique, branded social media app that encourages people to interact IRL (in real life, grandad). In a world where adults are feeling...

Several injured after stabbings at shopping centre in Finland
3 July 2025, 15:58 | Updated: 3 July 2025, 16:32 The area has been cordoned off and several people are receiving first aid. Picture: Getty Several people have been left injured after a series of stabbings at a shopping centre in Finland. Listen to...
Chinese, Finnish youths play football friendlies in Arctic Finland
ROVANIEMI, Finland, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Youth football teams from China and Finland played friendly matches on Wednesday in Rovaniemi, the Arctic "hometown of Santa Claus," as part of a cultural and sports exchange program. Two under-12 teams from...

Knife rampage near shopping centre leaves multiple people wounded in Finland
By SABRINA PENTY Published: 10:50 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 11:09 EDT, 3 July 2025 Several people have been stabbed at a shopping centre in Finland. Police and ambulances rushed to Ratina shopping centre in the city of Tampere this afternoon...

Analysis of the Clinical Symptom Improvement and Recurrence Rate in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Patients Treated with Combination Therapy: Combination of Ofloxacin and Dexamethasone
Introduction Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a common ear disease with a high prevalence worldwide, particularly in developing countries where its incidence is even more significant. The primary characteristics of this condition are...

Warner Music Finland acquires catalog of independent record company Skorpioni
Warner Music Finland has acquired the catalog of independent record company Skorpioni. The indie label announced earlier this year that it would be ceasing operations. The press release announcing the acquisition noted that it marks “a significant...

Meteor explodes over Åland, startling southern Finland
A meteor caused a loud explosion and intense light over the Åland Islands on Tuesday night, prompting reports from several cities across southern Finland. The incident occurred around 10:30pm and lasted just a few seconds. A fireball appeared in...

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Dublin, Lions take on Waratahs and Ireland face Georgia
Don’t Miss: The All-Ireland SHC semi-finals take place this weekend with both clashes taking place at GAA HQ. First up on Saturday Cork will face Dublin. Munster champions Cork are bidding to reach their second consecutive All-Ireland final and...

Finnish women flock to prepare for war, other crises
Photo used for representational purposes. Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks to the media upon her arrival for the NATO summit of heads of state and government in The Hague on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Kin Cheung / POOL / AFP)...

Finnish Rock Icons The Rasmus to Ignite Dubai Stage
Finnish rock band The Rasmus will perform at The Agenda in Dubai on 27 October 2025, as part of their expansive Weirdo Tour, marking their sole Middle East appearance that year. Doors open at 19:00 with the concert slated to begin at 20:00,...

Finnish Flight School to Upgrade Fleet With 10 Tecnams
The Finnish Aviation Academy has announced it is upgrading its training fleet with 10n Tecnam P2010TDIs. The school, owned by the Finland government, is the largest flight academy in the country. It trains 80 to 100 professional pilots a year. The...

Kosola’s corker gets Finland off and running after Iceland see red
Finland secured the first victory in a Women’s European Championship in 16 years with a narrow win against 10-player Iceland. Katariina Kosola’s superb second-half strike proved enough after Hildur Antonsdottir had seen red. After all the buildup,...

I’m pursuing further education in Finland –Possi Gee on music break
Ace Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer Awal Alhassan, popularly known as Possigee, has revealed that he is currently pursuing further education in Finland. In an interview on Property FM, Possigee explained that his decision to return to...

Helsinki’s premium airport hotel goes all-in with 800 Philips screens
PPDS has announced the installation of 800 hotel TVs, digital signage, and dvLED walls inside Finland’s advanced business hotel complex, the Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport. Located outside Vantaa Airport’s main terminal, the 12 floor multi-purpose...