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New entry system kicks in for South Africans travelling to Europe
A major change is coming for South Africans travelling to Europe. As of 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a fully digital border control process that replaces traditional passport stamps with...
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American passports decline in global power, now ranked 12th
The United States passport is no longer among the top 10 most powerful passports, according to a group monitoring global travel. It’s now ranked 12th on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports based on the number of destinations their...
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Finland Reels from Anti-Russian Sanctions: Economic Downturn and the Path to Recovery
Finland, a country celebrated for its breathtaking forests, innovative economy, and high quality of life, is facing tough times due to anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to the Ukraine conflict. Juho Romakkaniemi,...
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Finland hosts Rail Baltica seminar highlighting strategic mobility and regional cooperation across Nordic and Baltic countries
Officials, diplomats, and industry leaders met in Helsinki to discuss Rail Baltica’s economic, defence, and transport benefits for the Nordic–Baltic region. Policymakers, business leaders, and experts from across Northern Europe gathered in...
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15 Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List
Some trips change the way you see the world, and others change the way you see yourself. I remember when I was traveling to Mount Everest Base Camp in 2018, together with my wife. What an unbelievable experience. If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing...
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CSC: Digital twins advance Arctic and Baltic sea ice research and climate adaptation
The Arctic area is one of the hot spots of climate change. The Nordic Cryosphere Digital Twin (NOCOS DT) project developed sea ice research tools tailored to the unique conditions of the Nordic, Baltic and Arctic regions, and contributed to the...
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Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen Urges Georgia to Protect Democracy and Civil Society During Visit
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The Messenger
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By Liza Mchedlidze Thursday, October 16, 2025 Elina Valtonen, Finland's Foreign Minister and current Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), visited Georgia on October 14-15 as part of her tour of...
Owner: Tamar Gachechiladze
5 Extraordinary European Chalets For Your Next Ski Vacation
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Forbes
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Villa Butterfly in Chamonix, France. Leo Trippi You can make an argument that the best accommodation in the top European ski resorts is found in luxury chalets, not five-star hotels. The word “chalet” might connote a rustic mountain hut. While...
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Behind the sleigh bells and huskies of Lapland's Christmas industry, the Sámi people struggle
When I was a child growing up in Sweden, “Lapland” meant magic – snow, huskies and reindeer. I was born in Göteborg, on Sweden’s west coast, and like countless families from across Europe, I made the northern trip one winter as a kid, when the...
Owner: John Bird
2026 travel adventures: Lonely Planet touts 25 must-visit places, must-do experiences
By Maureen O’Hare | CNN Not booked your 2026 vacation yet? Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop. The venerable travel guide Lonely Planet published its “Best in Travel 2026” book on Oct. 21, featuring...
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London may try to disrupt Ukraine peace talks again — Finnish politician
STOCKHOLM, October 21. /TASS/. Armando Mema, a member of Finland's national conservative party, the Freedom Alliance, suggested that Vladimir Zelensky's visit to London on October 24, ahead of the planned Russia-US summit in Budapest, might end up...
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Finnish Media: Elina Valtonen canceled planned meeting with Georgia’s PM due to scheduling change
Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat reports that Finland’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen said that the planned meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was canceled at Finland’s initiative, not by the...
Owner: George Sharashidze
Road mishaps kill 135 in Finland in 9 months
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Daily Finland
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Published : 22 Oct 2025, 01:19 Updated : 22 Oct 2025, 01:22 A total of 135 persons were killed and 2,290 others injured in 1,895 road traffic accidents in Finland from January to September in 2025, according to Statistics Finland. The number of...
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Finnish media: Elina Valtonen canceled the planned meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister due to a scheduling change
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Inter Press News
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According to the Finnish publication Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson Elina Valtonen stated that the planned meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was canceled not by Georgia but at Finland’s...
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Waldorf Astoria Opens in Helsinki, Marking the Brand’s Nordic Debut
A new era of luxury has arrived in the Finnish capital as Waldorf Astoria makes its long-awaited Nordic debut in Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved heritage buildings...
Owner: Iuliia Tore
Artists From 34 Countries Will Travel To Folk Music Gathering
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Forbes
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Austrian kora player Mamadou Diabate is one of more than 150 musicians scheduled to travel to New Orleans in January for the 38th annual Folk Alliance International Conference. Folk Alliance International Billed as “the largest gathering of folk...
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Pittsburgh among best travel destinations in the world, National Geographic says
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CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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For the second year in a row, Pittsburgh has been named one of the best travel destinations in the world by National Geographic. VisitPittsburgh says after a "robust" nomination, researching and reporting process, National Geographic travel...
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Finland faces UN complaint over climate change inaction and impact on Sámi traditions
By David Mac Dougall October 15, 2025 86 One of the world’s biggest and most prestigious law firms has joined forces with a group of Sámi reindeer herders to lodge a complaint at the United Nations against the Finnish government. Jussa Seurujärvi...
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National Geographic reveals the top 25 travel destinations in 'Best of the World 2026'
National Geographic's top destinations annual list is back for "Best of the World 2026." Twenty-five locations, from all around the world, have been selected as the top picks for the most unique travel experiences next year. Travel editors,...
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9 Weakest Passports in the World 2025: Complete List, Rankings & Travel Access
18Travel between countries is a completely different experience depending on where you were born. The newly released Henley Passport Index for 2025 shows a stark picture of international mobility and describes how holders of the Weakest passports...
Owner: Wasim Aftab