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David Mac Dougall

Israel

'Grave miscalculation': Why was Israel blindsided by Gaza attack?

Multiple failures occurred before Hamas' unprecedented assault, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Israeli army told Euronews.

Finland

Finland faces autumn of discontent with strikes and protests

Trade union leaders say the right-wing government is a 'reverse Robin Hood' administration: cutting benefits to the poor, but rewarding the rich with tax breaks.

Finland

EU's only indigenous people vote in Sámi Parliament elections

With no dedicated government minister or national representation, the Sámi Parliament in Inari is an important body for Sámi people, despite its limitations.

Finland

Finnish government renounces racism after a summer rocked by scandals

Members of the four-party right-wing coalition claim they are all now on board with new measures to fight discrimination and racism.

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Finland

Finnish 'su-paw-market' welcomes dogs, with carts for canine customers

The grocery store in the Finnish city of Tampere even has an official golden retriever who tests out dog treats and shares the results in Instagram videos.

Russia

Spies like us: How does Russia's intel network operate across Europe?

With many of Russia's intelligence officers kicked out of embassies in European capitals in the last 18 months, the Kremlin has resorted to other methods to keep their spy networks alive.

Finland

Helsinki could become 'sanctuary city' for paperless migrants

The right-wing government's move against undocumented migrants has sparked resistance from city hall, political opponents and healthcare professionals alike.

Green News

'Selfish': UK to grant 100 new licenses for oil and gas exploration

Britain's government says the move will improve energy security, while new carbon capture and storage projects will create tens of thousands of jobs.

Finland

Racism in Finland: Government minister embroiled in shocking new row

Minister for Economic Affairs Wille Rydman only took up his role recently, after his predecessor quit for his own racist views and links to neo-Nazi groups.

Greece

'We are at war': Greek PM orders new evacuations as wind fuels fires

A week-old wildfire on the Greek resort island of Rhodes tore past defenses Monday, forcing more evacuations as strong winds and successive heat waves that left scrubland and forests tinder-dry fueled three major fires raging elsewhere in Greece.

Finland

Far-right terror plot printed 3D guns to ignite Finland 'race war'

Police say the suspects shared 'accelerationist' ideologies to target immigrants and infrastructure to collapse society.

Climate

How to beat the heatwave: Head north for Europe's cooler temperatures

Many popular tourist destinations across northern Europe offer mild temperatures throughout the summer, with cloudy skies and every chance of rain.

Finland

Finland government minister pushes foreign media 'conspiracy theory'

The newly-appointed minister for economic affairs says that certain researchers, experts and journalists are pushing an anti-government agenda onto foreign media outlets.

Finland

Finland's far-right leader 'sorry' for her racist, violent writings

Riikka Purra says "I've made mistakes" as the government was forced to issue a statement affirming strong support for human rights and equality in the Nordic nation.

Finland

Racism and violence: Finland's government plagued by new scandal

Inflammatory blog post comments from 15 years ago have been linked to the far-right Finns Party leader and current finance minister, Riikka Purra, who hasn't denied it.

Finland

Finland minister quits amid new 'mass abortions for Africa' scandal

The extremist comments and behaviour of Vilhelm Junnila have come under scrutiny since his appointment as minister for economic affairs just last Tuesday.

Finland

Finland's 'Nazi joke' government minister survives no confidence vote

Vilhelm Junnila had been under scrutiny over the past week for his apparent enthusiasm for far-right ideology - even as more troubling pictures are coming to light.

Finland

Finland government minister apologises for 'neo-Nazi' rally speech

Finns Party MP Vilhelm Junnila says he wouldn't participate again in an event organised by the now-banned Nordic Resistance Movement militia.

Finland

Racism and rape fantasies: A PR headache for Finland's new government

The incoming economy minister has addressed a rally organised by neo-Nazis, while the Speaker of Parliament has a decades-long track record of race-related court convictions and deeply disturbing blog postings.

Finland

5 things we already know about Finland's new right-wing government

From tax cuts to climate change, increased VAT to Finland's international reputation, here's some key things you should know.

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