Finland and Sweden: NATO will grow, and the sooner the better

Author: Nicolas Nicolas / May 28, 2022 01:20 / Europe

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has transformed the geopolitical landscape of the transatlantic region, perhaps the greatest example being Finland and Sweden’s newfound enthusiasm for joining NATO. After a couple of centuries of military neutrality, or at least military nonalignment, both countries have submitted their applications to join the Western military alliance.

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Finland builds underground city in case of Russian backlash to NATO bid

Author: Nicolas Nicolas / May 19, 2022 14:21 / Europe

Finland has been building bunkers since the 1960s as a defence system against Russia. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries have been bolstering their defence systems in anticipation of further aggression from Russian president Vladimir Putin. It seems as though Finland had the foresight, even during friendlier times, to prepare for any attack from its eastern neighbour.

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European Central Bank member pushes for quick action to raise interest rates

Author: Richard Richard / May 07, 2022 00:05 / Europe

The European Central Bank It must move quickly to raise interest rates in order to tackle rising inflation, according to the head of Finland’s central bank. His comments come as the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England tightening cycle intensify pressure on the European Central Bank to follow suit.

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Sweden and Finland will simultaneously apply for NATO membership

Author: Richard Richard / April 26, 2022 13:49 / Europe

The prime ministers of the two countries discussed the issue on Monday, arguing that Russia’s occupation of Ukraine had changed “Europe’s entire security landscape” and “dramatically shaped the mood in the northern region.” Defender.

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Scientists say last summer was the hottest summer on record in Europe

Author: Richard Richard / April 22, 2022 19:29 / Europe

Europe Saw Warmest Summer On Record In 2021

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Queen Elizabeth news – Monarch raises health concerns

Author: Richard Richard / April 20, 2022 18:02 / Europe

Monarch raises health concerns as two more golf carts are delivered to Windsor Castle

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Prince Harry’s ghost meeting with Charles lasted 15 minutes

Author: Richard Richard / April 16, 2022 21:23 / Europe

Ghost encounter between Prince Harry and Prince Charles A report said Windsor Castle lasted only 15 minutes on Thursday morning and came at the insistence of the Queen.

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Germany’s “solution” to reduce Russia’s dependence on gas. It’s easy on the wallet and annoys Putin

Author: Richard Richard / April 16, 2022 20:09 / Europe

The Germans are being urged to adjust the thermostat at the plant to a lesser extent and to use the Easter train or bicycle to reduce their dependence on Russian gas and oil.

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Russia gas exports to Europe, oil prices fall

Author: Richard Richard / April 15, 2022 19:16 / Europe

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Friday that exports to Europe and Turkey fell by 26.4 percent in volume between November 1 and April 15 compared to the same period a year earlier.

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Germany’s energy woes are a fiasco of its own making

Author: Nicolas Nicolas / April 15, 2022 17:39 / Europe

MUNICH – Germany long regarded its energy transition as cutting edge, compared to other Western industrialized countries. Policymakers expected that the country would be able to secure its energy supply entirely from renewable sources, so they resolved to phase out coal and nuclear energy simultaneously. The last three of Germany’s 17 nuclear power plants are set to be shut down this year.

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