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31.08 / 17:23

foreign Deal EU foreign ministers agree to scrap Russia visa deal but stop short of full tourist ban

The European Union has decided to fully suspend a 2007 visa agreement with Russia and intensify scrutiny over the future applications submitted by Russian tourists.

25.08 / 00:57

CBDC Adoption regulation ECB digital euro services Bank of Finland governor says digital euro could facilitate pan-European services to consumers

In a novel address at the University of California Berkley published on Wednesday, Olli Rehn, governor of the Bank of Finland, touted the possibility of a digital euro centralized bank digital currency (CBDC) functioning in tandem with private fintech solutions to facilitate the cross-border payment of services across Europe.

24.08 / 15:42

cryptocurrency Digital Currency CryptoExplainer digital euro European Policymaker Sees Several Benefits To Possible Digital Euro

ECB's Rehn sees several benefits to possible digital euro

24.08 / 11:51

Sanna Marin: Finland prime minister says sorry for guests' topless photo at government residence

Finland's under pressure prime minister Sanna Marin has apologised after a photo emerged of topless guests at an official government residence.

22.08 / 20:19

Climate change Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has tested negative for illegal drugs, according to a statement released by the Finnish government.

20.08 / 19:13

Hacking Video Games Videos Analysis: Have Finland 'partygate' videos helped or hurt Sanna Marin?

Have recent videos of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin partying with friends helped her or hurt her?

19.08 / 18:01

Migrants I've taken a drugs test, says Finnish PM Marin, after video emerged showing her partying

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Friday she had taken a drugs test in the wake of video footage published earlier this week that showed her partying with friends, and vowed she had never used illegal drugs.

19.08 / 17:07

European Union Sanna Marin: What scandal? Finland mostly shrugs at prime minister's party exploits

A new video emerged on Friday morning of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin at a popular Helsinki bar, enjoying an evening with friends and dancing closely with a man who is not her husband.

18.08 / 15:05

Sanna Marin: Finland's prime minister hits back over party video criticism

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has had to defend her private life after a video emerged of her enjoying a party with friends.

18.08 / 13:51

markets European Union inflation Bitcoin Bitcoin price heads above $23.5K after highest EU inflation in history

Bitcoin (BTC) shifted higher on Aug. 18 as the latest data confirmed the European Union’s highest ever inflation.

16.08 / 12:37

Technology Germany refuses to back calls for Russia tourist visa ban

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is refusing to back growing calls for an EU-wide ban on giving tourist visas to Russians.

15.08 / 15:15

Blockchain Sport community Usd Coin AIM Boxing champion throws his weight behind NFTs that aim to raise funds for Ukraine

A new nonfungible token collection is aiming to give a substantial contribution to a charitable foundation supporting Ukrainians following Russia's invasion.

11.08 / 23:31

Drought Heatwave Deal Sweden extradites man accused of fraud to Turkey following tricky NATO deal

Sweden decided to extradite a man to Turkey on Thursday, in the wake of tricky negotiations to join NATO.

10.08 / 16:25

Blockchain Adoption Mining Environment Blockchain’s environmental impact and how it can be used for carbon removal

Climate change has become an important issue over the years due to concerns over environmental changes caused by the emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Conversations have even reached the crypto space, and blockchain technology is being considered a potential tool to reduce carbon emissions.

09.08 / 17:45

inflation Celebrity News Finland and Estonia call for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians

The leaders of Estonia and Finland want other EU countries to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, saying they should not be able to travel to Europe on holiday while the Kremlin carries out a devastating war in Ukraine.

04.08 / 23:01

Hollywood Water foreign Foreign Minister tells Euronews: Finland intends to limit visas for Russian tourists

Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told Euronews the government has approved plans to start limiting the number of visas they issue to Russians.

03.08 / 17:57

Digital Mobile Digital passports: Finland set to test mobile app that will let passengers travel paper-free

Finland could become the first country in the EU to trial a mobile app with digital copies of travel documents.

30.07 / 11:41

VISA Energy 'The Russians have started coming': Finland considers tourist visa ban

The Finnish government is coming under increasing public and political pressure to close the EU's eastern border with Russia, and put a stop to an apparent sanctions loophole.

26.07 / 19:23

Dogecoin Cardano Polkadot avalanche Crypto Price Today Live: Dogecoin, Avalanche, Cardano, Polkadot shed up to 5%

The crypto Fear & Greed index has improved over the past few days but fear is not over yet. On the other hand, all eyes are set on the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting this week.

26.07 / 11:45

Europe Which European countries are rethinking military service amid Ukraine war?

“Any Frenchman is a soldier and owes himself to the defence of the nation,” declared the Jourdan Act of 1798, pioneering the concept of universal military service.

25.07 / 11:53

Investing Legal Customers Anger, Worry, and Doubt – Celsius Customers ‘Pray’ for the Return of Their Crypto

The Celsius Network (CEL)’s fall from grace has been nothing short of spectacular – and the crypto lender has been amongst the highest-profile casualties of one of the most brutal crypto winters to date.

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