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A Finnish court has sentenced a former berry company executive to two and a half years in prison for trafficking Thai seasonal workers in what has been described as Finland’s …
Finnish court jails former berry company CEO over trafficking of Thai workers Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has described the recent rescue mission at a flooded mine in Laos as one of the most difficult operations of his career. Paasi, who helped …
Finnish diver Mikko Paasi reflects on challenging Laos cave rescue Read More
A powerful earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 and triggering a tsunami, 1News reports. The 7.8-magnitude …
At least 35 dead after powerful 7.8-magnitude quake strikes Philippines Read More
Finland has blocked 14 property transactions, including ten linked to a Chinese corporate network, over concerns that the acquisitions could threaten national security, yle reports. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen …
Finland blocks property purchases linked to Chinese corporate network Read More
After more than two weeks of searching, rescue teams have called off efforts to find two men who remain missing inside a flooded cave in Laos, Bangkok Post reports. The …
Search for two missing men in Laos cave called off Read More
Eight South Korean-born adoptees have filed a lawsuit against Denmark, claiming the state failed to protect their right to know their origins. The adoptees argue that Danish authorities helped conceal …
South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over adoption records Read More
China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights between Stockholm and Shanghai on 22 June. The new route will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Stockholm …
China Eastern flies from Stockholm to Shanghai in 2 weeks Read More
Air passengers in Thailand will face stricter rules when travelling with power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents on commercial flights, Bangkok Post reports. The Civil Aviation Authority …
Thailand introduces stricter rules for power banks on flights Read More
A suspected research fraud case linked to a scientific conference in Denmark has triggered an official investigation in Indonesia, Voi reports. Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has …
Researchers accused of faking studies to attend conference in Denmark Read More
A growing waste crisis in Jakarta has prompted city leaders to turn to Denmark for inspiration, JakartaGlobe reports. The issue recently came back into focus after large amounts of garbage …
Jakarta looks to Denmark for solutions to mounting waste problem Read More