Technical glitch in landing cause alert at Helsinki airport

Regional rescue services in the Helsinki area were alerted on Wednesday night for a "risk of a possible major air transport incident". Local media reported that 13 additional rescue units were sent to the airport after...

33 dead in animation studio fire in Japan

The death toll of an anime studio blaze in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday has risen to 33, with 36 others injured, some suffering from severe burns or bleeding, local police and rescuers said.    The fire...

Finland has high ambitions for EU presidency

Key elements of Finland’s presidency of the Council of the EU are a high level of ambition, a positive and pragmatic approach, close cooperation with various institutions, and strengthening the common values, said a government...

Russian aircraft reportedly violates Finnish airspace

The Finnish Defense Ministry said a Russian aircraft is suspected of having violated Finnish air space on Wednesday morning.     The ministry said the aircraft had flown one kilometer into Finnish territory near the city of...

EU Council presidency

Plenary held on Finland’s priorities

Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday discussed the priorities of the incoming Finnish presidency with Prime Minister Antti Rinne and Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, said a European Parliament press release. In his speech, Prime Minister...