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Thursday March 12, 2026

Finland sees more bankruptcies in Feb

A total of 379 bankruptcy proceedings were instigated in Finland in February 2026, which is

Trump sends mixed messages

Israel begins large-scale strikes in Beirut after Hezbollah rocket attack

Rail service disrupts as 1 killed in train mishap in Akaa

5.8% students discontinue studies in 2023-24 session

Nordic strategy for transport system preparedness published

Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel as diplomatic rift deepens

National

Man killed in arson attack in Kuopio, suspect held

Number of sexual abuses by teenagers on rise in Finland

Exercise Cold Response 26 begins in Northern Finland

2 teenagers suspected of attempted murder in Vantaa

1st repatriation flight from Middle East arrives at Helsinki Airport

Govt´s plan for lifting nuke weapons ban sparks broad debate

Europe

European countries to release oil reserve as Mideast war rattles markets

A group of European countries has announced plans to release emergency oil stocks after the International Energy Agency (IEA) recommended a record drawdown from reserves to help calm surging energy prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, reported Xinhua.

US-Israel attack on Iran conflicts with int'l law: Meloni

Rising fuel prices increase interest in electric cars in Germany

Britain releases 1st batch of Mandelson files over Epstein-related scandal

Sweden lowers 2026 growth forecast to 2.8%

Worldwide

US missile behind strike on Iranian school that killed over 160: NYT

69 killed in drone strikes on civilian sites in Sudan

Israel begins large-scale strikes in Beirut after Hezbollah rocket attack

The Israeli military said it began a new "wide-scale wave of strikes" on Iran early on Thursday, minutes after alarms were activated across Israel warning of missile attacks from Iran, reported Xinhua. Residents in Tel ...read more

30 killed in southern Ethiopia landslide

FBI warns Iran may attack California with drones

Business

85% large Finnish firms see immigration as prerequisite for GDP growth: OP survey

Industrial output drops in Finland in January

OL3 faces potential safety affecting events

Sports

Nmecha set for Dortmund contract renewal until 2030

Arsenal avoids defeat after Havertz converts late penalty

Valverde hat-trick powers Real to CL win over Man City

Fede Valverde scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-0 at home in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, reported Xinhua. Valverde opened the scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu ...read more