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David Mac Dougall

My Europe Series

Tuning out: Did we grow tired of Ukraine war on TV and in newspapers?

After six months of Russia's war in Ukraine, audiences are looking for new ways to engage with the subject, and media outlets are trying to fulfill their demands.

Finland

Analysis: Have Finland 'partygate' videos helped or hurt Sanna Marin?

The Finnish prime minister has faced days of scrutiny and speculation over videos which emerged of her partying with friends.

Finland

What scandal? Finland mostly shrugs at Sanna Marin's party exploits

A series of stories this week in the Finnish press seemed to want to paint Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 36, in a negative light, but most Finns don't seem too bothered.

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Scotland plans abortion clinic buffer zones, as protests turn ugly

Supporters of the buffer zones would defuse an often intimidating atmosphere for patients; while opponents say it clamps down on their freedom of speech and freedom to protest.

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Finland

Finland to limit tourist visas for Russians, FM tells Euronews

The Finnish government has been coming under increased public and political pressure to do something about a perceived sanctions 'loophole' that lets tens of thousands of Russians come to the EU.

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How a sanctions loophole is letting Russians enter the EU

There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole.

Germany

Germany bails out gas branch of Finnish state-owned energy supplier

The German government will take a roughly 30% stake in energy supplier Uniper as part of a rescue package prompted by surging prices for natural gas and reduced Russian deliveries,

Estonia

Estonian PM gets mandate from parliament to form new government

MPs voted 52-26 in favour at an extraordinary sitting of Estonia's parliament Riigikogu on Friday afternoon.

United Kingdom

London says 'no' to Scotland over new independence vote

Nicola Sturgeon said that Scottish democracy 'will not be a prisoner' to Boris Johnson or any other British prime minister.

United Kingdom

Defiant Boris Johnson refuses to quit despite a flood of resignations

Three dozen Members of Parliament from Johnson's own Conservative Party have quit their government jobs, and cabinet ministers tell him he must go - but he refuses.

Europe News

Finland and Sweden set for NATO invite after Turkey drops opposition

A new "memorandum of understanding" between the three countries seeks to allay Turkish fears over security.

United Kingdom

'Now is the time': Plans unveiled for new Scottish independence vote

The first minister has asked Boris Johnson to negotiate the terms of a referendum, but is also getting a ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament can do it legally without London's approval.

Europe News

Moves to admit Finland and Sweden into NATO 'will likely drag on'

Turkey is "unlikely to simply back down on its demands" to Stockholm and Helsinki, say experts.

My Europe Series

Proud to play: Europe's elite gay athletes make coming out normal

With some recent high-profile cases of professional players coming out, could there now be a sea change in attitudes and acceptance for professional gay sportsmen?

My Europe Series

Inside Kaliningrad, Russia's exclave at the centre of EU sanctions row

The exclave used to be part of Germany called Köningsburg but was ceded to the Soviets after World War II.

Europe News

Meet the Somali refugees breaking through in the Nordics

Both said right-wing parties had pushed them to get into politics

My Europe Series

Could Finland break with Sweden on NATO membership?

Despite Finland's president and prime minister calling for a lock-step approach to joining NATO for Finland and Sweden, some people want to see Finland proceed on their own.

Finland

UN finds Finland violated political rights of indigenous Sámi people

The UN's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has been looking into the sensitive issue about who is eligible to be included on the Sámi electoral roll.

United Kingdom

Scotland looks to Europe as new independence campaign launched

The first minister compared Scotland to other European countries and said after independence, Scotland would be wealthier, fairer and happier.

My Europe Series

Will Scotland's longest-serving leader deliver an independence vote?

Nicola Sturgeon passes her predecessors this week to become Scotland's longest serving first minister - and plans to hold a new independence referendum in 2023.

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