At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise
Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.
Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world.
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With Christmas approaching, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is bustling with tourists eager to meet Santa, see the Northern Lights, and revel in the winter wonderland. Over 1.2 million overnight stays were recorded in 2023, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.
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In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors.
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As tensions escalate between Ukraine and Slovakia over the Russian gas transit deal, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik accuses Zelensky of pushing Slovakia into a difficult position. With the EU facing economic challenges, Uhrik warns that Zelensky’s demands for more weapons and financial aid, coupled with his controversial decisions, are testing the patience of the European Union. In this video, we explore the rising tensions, Ukraine’s growing dependence on the West, and the impact on EU-Slovak relations.
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Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of membership.
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