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Monday June 21, 2021

Niinistö, Xi discuss bilateral, EU-China ties over phone

President Sauli Niinistö on Monday had a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

Halla-aho decides to quit Perussuomalaiset Chair

Swedish PM ousted in no-confidence vote

46 cases of allergic reaction to coronavirus vaccine found

Number of marriage on wane, divorce ups

Mental health services struggle to meet increased demand

National

Halla-aho decides to quit Perussuomalaiset Chair

Finland must help improving global food security: expert group

Tampere ranks 2nd best European city for clean air

Proposal for preventing coronavirus spread from abroad goes to parliament

Restrictions on dancing, karaoke eased across country

Changing employers for seasonal workers becomes easier

Europe

5 construction workers die in Belgium school collapse

Five construction workers were killed on Friday in the city of Antwerp in Belgium when a school building under construction collapsed, reported Xinhua, quoting local media on Sunday. The workers, four Portuguese and one Moldovan, were working on site when the

More efforts urged as Greek camp residents mark World Refugee Day

UK reports over 10,000 COVID-19 cases for 3rd consecutive day

Russia adds 17,906 COVID-19 cases

Pandemic accelerates Italy's decreasing birth rate

Worldwide

Centennial Development, New Opportunity for the Future

Biden to host Ghani on 25 June as U.S. withdrawal continues

U.S. prepares sanctions against Russia over Navalny

The United States is preparing additional sanctions against Russia over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday, reported Xinhua. "We are preparing another package of sanctions to ...read more

6.7-magnitude quake hits NZ´s Kermadec Islands

1 dead, 6 wounded in shooting in U.S. Oakland

Business

Govt forecasts 2.6% growth for 2021

Building costs rises by 3.2% in May

VR to buy new commuter trains worth €250m

Sports

Italy beat Wales 1-0, but both sides into last 16

Switzerland's 3-1 win seals Turkey's group-stage exit

Netherlands cruise 3-0 past North Macedonia in Euro 2020

The Netherlands showed no mercy with winless North Macedonia as Memphis Depay scored once before Georginio Wijnaldum's second-half brace ensured the third win in as many games in Euro 2020 Group C on Monday, reported ...read more