Santa Claus set off from his home in snowy Rovaniemi, Finland, embarking on his magical global journey to deliver Christmas cheer. Crowds gathered at Santa Claus Village to wave him off as he boarded his reindeer-drawn sleigh, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in multiple languages.
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Rivers in Finland and Sweden are a refuge for Europe's threatened wild salmon. The countries are jointly protecting the species through old-fashioned patrolling and hi-tech surveillance.
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Finnish adults score the highest in literacy, math, and problem-solving skills, while Portugal, Poland, Italy and Lithuania fall below the OECD average in all three competences.
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Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense.
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Sir Keir Starmer poses for a photo during a visit to Norway where he unveils plans for a green energy deal. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer commends the “palpable” connection the UK shares with Norway as he launches a new green energy deal, before attending a defence summit in Estonia. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is given a tour of a Norwegian naval hangar before signing a strategic partnership with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The announcement of Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup has sparked a global controversy. Norway has voiced strong objections, citing human rights concerns and the fairness of the bidding process. Critics have accused FIFA of prioritizing financial interests over ethical considerations, while supporters argue the move will promote football development in the Middle East. The decision has reignited debates about sportswashing and the influence of wealthy nations on global sporting events. Amid growing calls for transparency, FIFA faces mounting scrutiny over its hosting selection process.
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