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Helsinki Airport warns: strike will impact air transport in July

AvioNews · June 30, 2025

Repercussions on certain ground handling operations are causing flight cancellations and possible delays. The strike is also scheduled for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23 The Finnish union Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced a workers' strike...

Helsinki to see rare summer heat before weekend cools down

Helsinki Times · June 30, 2025

Helsinki and surrounding areas are expected to see the warmest days of the summer so far this week, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 25°C after a cold and unsettled June. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute and private...

NHL Star Patrik Laine Marries Jordan Smith in 'Timeless' Palm Beach Wedding (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW NHL star Patrik Laine married Jordan Smith in Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday, June 28 The couple said "I do" surrounded by 115 guests, including many of the Montreal Canadiens winger's current and former teammates "It was everything I...

Strike at Helsinki Airport cancels flights for 7,000 Finnair passengers

AeroTime News · June 30, 2025

Around 7,000 Finnair passengers are to have their flights cancelled due to planned strikes at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Finnair announced on June 30, 2025, that Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) had confirmed industrial action is set to go ahead...

How conflicts reshape air travel

Oman Observer · June 30, 2025

By Anupreeta Das When Israel launched surprise missile attacks on Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes, Gulf countries closed their skies, forcing more than two dozen of the world’s major airlines to divert or cancel flights. When India and...

Finland to finally see summerlike temps as July begins

Yle Uutiset · June 30, 2025

"Now is the time to enjoy the warm weather, as conditions will cool and new rain fronts will arrive later in the week," says Yle meteorologist Henriikka Heikinoja. Open image viewer Make the most of early-week warmth before temperatures cool off...

Scandic Go Continues to Expand in Finland

Hospitality Net · June 30, 2025

Scandic is continuing to grow its Scandic Go offering in Finland by establishing a new hotel in Turku. The new centrally located 138-room hotel will strengthen and complement Scandic's existing offering in the region, which is expected to show...

This sandy Welsh beach has a wood-fired sauna with the dreamiest sea view I've ever seen

Wales Online · June 30, 2025

Wales' craggy coastline is amongst the most beautiful in the world and has a vast range of sandy shores, secluded bays and pebble-strewn beaches with clear waters for swimming. From Pembrokeshire's golden sand beaches and tiny coves to the...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list

Dunya News ·

Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...

PPDS provides 778 TVs, signage and LED walls for luxury Helsinki hotel

Installation · June 30, 2025

Premium Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport, in Finland, installed three Philips Public 7000 Series LED walls in its conference centre, plus 778 TVs, and digital signage for wayfinding It can now be revealed that PPDS, the exclusive global provider of...

Exploring Finland’s compliance-driven approach to EU sanctions following fresh reforms to Criminal Code

Global Investigations Review · June 30, 2025

Although the Finnish Sanctions Act (659/1967)[2] entered into force as early as January 1968, international sanctions only became practical reality for Finnish businesses in March 2014, following the annexation of Crimea by Russia. At that time,...

Travel Guide: 7 safest countries for solo women travelers in 2025

Asianet Newsable · June 29, 2025

Solo travel can be empowering, but safety is key—especially for women exploring the world alone. This guide highlights 7 of the safest countries in 2025 where solo female travelers can roam freely with confidence and peace of mind.  Solo...

UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning

Daily Star · June 30, 2025

The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....

Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'

Birmingham Live · June 30, 2025

The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...

Tens of thousands rally for equality in Helsinki Pride parade

Helsinki Times · June 29, 2025

Tens of thousands of people marched through central Helsinki on Saturday in a peaceful and colourful Pride parade celebrating equality and human rights. Participants gathered at Senate Square at noon before setting off along a route that included...

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa

GEO TV · June 29, 2025

Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...

Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa

The News International · June 29, 2025

Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...

EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years

Belfast Live · June 29, 2025

UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...

Train disruption hit over 10,000 passengers, VR confirms

Helsinki Times · June 30, 2025

Finland’s national rail operator VR has confirmed that more than 10,000 passengers were affected by last weekend’s widespread train disruption, which led to the cancellation of dozens of services and left many travellers stranded. The interruption...

Finnish firm linked to Russia arms exports under criminal probe

Helsinki Times · June 28, 2025

A Finnish company once dealing in wooden art and tourism is under investigation for exporting sensitive electronic components to Russia, in suspected violation of EU sanctions. Finnish Customs announced on Thursday that the company, based in North...