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FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023

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The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …

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Finnwatch calls out Finnish firms for “unsustainable” cinnamon sourcing in Indonesia

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According to a new report recently released by Finnwatch, a Finnish civic organization focused on global corporate responsibility, logging related to harvesting cinnamon threatens Indonesian biodiversity.  Finnwatch examined the origin …

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Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec

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From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …

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The Danish BoConcept wins The Luxury Lifestyle Award – Best Furniture and Homeware in the Philippines

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The deep philosophy behind the name of the lifestyle brand BoConcept has made the Danish company a recognizable global brand. The Danish word “bo” translates to “living”, alluding the brand’s …

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World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace”

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On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …

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Asia Exchange, Edunation: facilitators of student mobility in Asia, Finland and Europe

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Since 2007 Asia Exchange facilitates for northern Europeans to study at quality universities in many of Asia’s most attractive places. Likewise, since 2017 Asians can also get help to study …

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