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Middle East conflict sends Asia-Europe airfares soaring

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

Air ticket prices between Asia and Europe have risen sharply after the war involving Iran disrupted air traffic across the Middle East. Bloomberg reported that more than 46,000 flights were …

Finland / General news / Philippines

Language test puts Filipino nurse’s job at risk in Finland

March 18, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

A Filipino nurse in Finland failed a required Finnish language exam, putting her job at risk, according to Yle. The case, reported by Helsingin Sanomat, highlights how language barriers can …

Community news / Denmark / Philippines

Danish mental health study behind Philippine plan for greener cities

March 17, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

New Danish research is helping shape a major green transformation in Philippine cities. A study from Aarhus University has found a striking link between access to green areas and the …

Denmark / Finland / General news / Norway / Philippines / Sweden

Philippines allows foreign nationals to stay without penalty until April 1

March 16, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Foreign nationals whose legal stay in the Philippines expired on or after 28 February 2026 will be allowed to remain in the country without penalties until 1 April 2026, according …

Community news / Finland / Philippines

Cebu ceramic collection goes on display in Finland

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A collection of historic ceramics from Cebu is now on display at the KWUM Studio Ceramics Museum and Gallery in Fiskars, Finland. The exhibition features 46 pieces from the Bahandi …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish astronaut sees space opportunities for the Philippines

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Sweden’s first astronaut says the Philippines has strong potential to develop its role in space technology through education and international cooperation, Philbiznews reports. During his first visit to the Philippines, …

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Ambassador Sandberg: Shut down Sida

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Former Swedish Ambassador Harald Sandberg, with postings in a.o. Jakarta, Seoul and New Delhi, has argued that Sweden’s current development aid system has failed and should be radically restructured. In a …

Finland / International relations / Philippines

Finnish Red Cross strengthens disaster partnership with Philippines

March 13, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

After years of helping communities rebuild after typhoons and earthquakes, Finland is deepening its humanitarian partnership with the Philippines. A delegation from the Finnish Red Cross visited the Philippines from …

Denmark / General news / Philippines / Thailand / Vietnam

Fuel crisis pushes Denmark and Asian countries to promote remote work

March 13, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

From Denmark to Thailand, authorities are urging people to reduce travel as fuel markets tighten following the escalating conflict involving the United States and Iran, AOL reports. The crisis is …

International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Sweden and Philippines seek stronger collaboration on cancer treatment

March 11, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

A new health leader in the Philippines has opened the door to deeper cooperation with Sweden on cancer care, Embassy of Sweden in Manila reports. In a recent discussion with …