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Spinnova buys Woodspin, Suzano Finland for €2, terminates JV
The deal will provide full ownership of Woodspin and Suzano Finland to Spinnova and the JV between the two will be terminated. Woodspin operated as a joint venture with equal ownership between Spinnova and Suzano, a Brazilian manufacturer of...

Finnish Gothic Metallers CHARON Release First New Single In 15 Years, 'Fall Of Angels'
One of Finland's most notable goth metal bands of the 2000s CHARON is making a long-awaited comeback. Originally founded in Raahe in 1992, CHARON broke into the forefront of the Finnish metal scene with its 2002 album "Downhearted". During their...

The art of thinking differently
In the ever-increasing complexity of life, it has become imperative to think differently and adapt creatively. Creative intelligence, once shamefully seen as inferior to more esoteric intellectual knowledge, finds its very seat in growth,...

New on HBO Max in September 2025 — All the New Shows and Movies to Watch
Summer is winding down, but HBO Max is heating up with a fresh slate of new releases to keep you entertained through September. The line-up this month includes a slew of hot new movies, including a hilarious dark comedy starring Tim Robinson and...

US Immigration Officials Propose Fixed Stays For Nonimmigrant Students, Exchange Visitors, And Media Reps
Washington: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new regulations to replace the "duration of status" framework with fixed admission periods for nonimmigrant academic students (F), exchange visitors (J), and representatives of...

PM Modi, Finland president discusses Ukraine conflict, push for India-EU free trade pact
Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi New Delhi, Aug 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Finland President Alexander Stubb, with discussions centering on the Ukraine conflict, bilateral cooperation, and the India-EU Free Trade...

Finland rocks again with air guitar victory
A hometown hero After a 25-year wait, Finland finally has its air guitar crown back. Local lad Aapo ‘The Angus’ Rautio, 25, struck all the right invisible chords recently in Oulu, Finland to become the new Air Guitar World Champion. Rautio has...

PM Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb Hold Telephonic Conversation; Discuss Ukraine Conflict, Trade and Technology
New Delhi, August 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement. According to the MEA, President Stubb...

World News | US Proposes Fixed Visa Terms for Students, Exchange Visitors and Foreign Media
By Reena Bhardwaj Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new regulations to replace the "duration of status" framework with fixed admission periods for nonimmigrant academic students (F),...

Markkanen leads Finland to win against Sweden in EuroBasket opener
RIGA, Latvia — Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points to lead Finland to a 93-90 victory over Sweden on the opening day of the EuroBasket tournament Wednesday. Miikka Muurinen hit back-to-back baskets from the lane with five minutes...

Media watchdog: president's son's internship is public matter
The Council for Mass Media in Finland (JSN) has stated that the summer internship of President Alexander Stubb’s son at a state-funded foreign policy institute is not a private matter. Oliver Stubb, a university student in the UK, was selected for...

Barriers to Female Participation in Physical Activity in Pakistan: A Feminist Sport Theory Perspective
Review of the Literature In most developed/developing societies, a lifestyle with daily sports activities has become very important. Physical activities (PA) are related to each step of life. For instance, it has a significant positive impact on...

PM Narendra Modi Reiterates India’s Support for Resolution in Russia-Ukraine Conflict With Finnish President; Alexander Stubb Backs India-EU FTA
New Delhi, August 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, with both leaders exchanging views on the recent meeting in Washington involving European, US, and...

Underrated World War 2 action movie Sisu gets explosive sequel trailer
Set during 1944’s Lapland War, the original film follows a Finnish Army commando turned gold prospector attempting to defend himself from being robbed and murdered by a Waffen-SS platoon. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Influenced by the...

PM Modi, Finnish President Stubb Discuss Ukraine Peace, Trade
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic exchange, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive telephonic conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday, focusing on bolstering bilateral...

On Phone Call, PM Modi Briefed By Finnish President On Ukraine Peace Efforts
Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 20:54 IST During the call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. PM Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb....

These men's fitness groups are hives of white supremacist rage
By Art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton. Small local organizations called Active Clubs have spread widely across the U.S. and internationally, using fitness as a cover for a much more alarming mission. These groups...

Sisu sequel gets a blood-soaked trailer that pits the Finnish murder machine against the Red Army officer who killed his family
Surprise breakout action hit Sisu is getting a sequel that hits later this year. And judging by the blood-soaked new trailer, actor Jorma Tommila's Aatami Korpi will have more than his hands full as he embarks on a new mission of revenge. Written...

Fall movies come into focus as summer winds down | Streamed & Screened
There have been a number of big summer movies like "F1: The Movie," "Superman" and "Jurrassic World: Rebirth." But these popcorn movies are not likely destined for big awards. Studios like to hold back the Oscar contenders for the fall, so in this...

Zelenskyy, Finnish president discuss Ukraine’s future security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday he held phone talks with Finnish President Alex Stubb, focusing on security guarantees for Kyiv and ways to strengthen international coordination with European and American partners. In a...