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General news / Sweden / Thailand

Swedish man surrenders after assault outside Phuket hotel

May 21, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A Swedish man surrendered to police in Phuket after allegedly assaulting an Indian hotel owner in Patong following a dispute over missing money, local media reports. The incident took place …

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Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

Final verdict: Thailand decides to end 60-day visa-free stays

May 20, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

After months of confusion, speculation and mixed signals, Thailand has now made its decision. The Thai cabinet on Tuesday officially agreed to end the country’s 60-day visa-free entry scheme for …

Final verdict: Thailand decides to end 60-day visa-free stays Read More
+plus / Finland / General news

Finnish divers locate bodies after deadly Maldives cave diving accident

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A team of Finnish expert divers has located the bodies of four missing Italian divers inside an underwater cave in the Maldives following the country’s deadliest diving accident, Reuters reports. …

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China / Finland / General news

Finnish intelligence chief warns about Europes dependence on US and Chinese technology

May 19, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The head of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service has warned that Europe may never fully free itself from dependence on foreign technology. Speaking at the Lennart Meri Security Conference in …

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Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Philippines

Young Finnish-Filipino conductor launches Hong Kong Philharmonic season

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski has launched his inaugural season as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra following a widely praised debut performance in Guangzhou. The 26-year-old conductor from …

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Denmark / General news / Philippines

Danish wind project sparks fear on Philippine fishing coast: “We’ll lose everything”

May 19, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Along the windswept shores of northern Philippines, a green energy boom is unfolding fast. But for many who live by the sea, the future arriving on the horizon feels less …

Danish wind project sparks fear on Philippine fishing coast: “We’ll lose everything” Read More
+plus / Finland / General news

Finnish dive experts join Maldives search after deadly underwater accident

May 18, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Three Finnish diving experts have arrived in the Maldives to assist in the recovery operation following a deadly diving accident that killed five Italian divers and a Maldivian rescue diver. …

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Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Norway / Sweden / Thailand

EU introduces easier long-term Schengen visas for Thai travellers

May 18, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The European Union has adopted new Schengen visa facilitation rules for Thai nationals living in Thailand, making it easier for frequent travellers to obtain long-term multiple-entry visas for Europe. Under …

EU introduces easier long-term Schengen visas for Thai travellers Read More
China / General news / Norway

Norway arrests second Chinese national in suspected spying case

May 18, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Norwegian authorities have arrested a second Chinese national in a widening espionage investigation in the country’s north, just weeks after a Chinese woman was detained over suspected satellite spying activities, …

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Denmark / General news / Philippines

Danish man arrested in the Philippines over unpaid hotel charges and property damage

May 18, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A 50-year-old Danish man was arrested in Pasay City, Philippines, after a dispute with hotel management over unpaid charges and alleged damage to hotel property, Manila Bulletin reports. According to …

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