Finland Needs €4.3bn for Road and Rail Repairs Transport Agency

A deteriorating railway bridge in eastern Finland highlighting urgent repairs needed across the country’s transport infrastructure.

Aging Roads and Railways Strain Finland’s Transport Network Finland is facing a growing infrastructure challenge, with more than €4 billion worth of overdue repairs needed across the country’s state-owned roads, railways, and waterways, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency. The agency’s latest assessment, published on Monday, shows that the repair backlog has continued to […]

Ukraine Parliament Probes Extortion Claims Linked to Zelenskyy’s Inner Circle

Ukrainian parliament building in Kyiv as lawmakers review testimony alleging extortion by officials linked to President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian Parliament Hears Allegations of Extortion Involving Senior Officials Close to President Zelenskyy Claims Raised During Investigative Committee Meeting Spark Political and Public Debate A serious set of allegations involving Ukraine’s political leadership has emerged following testimony presented to an investigative committee of the Ukrainian parliament. According to multiple reports circulated by Ukrainian journalists, a […]

Second Iranian Diplomat Defects in Europe | Scandinavian News

Iranian diplomat defects in Europe as Vienna-based chargé d’affaires leaves post

Second Senior Iranian Diplomat in Europe Defects as Pressure Mounts on Tehran Vienna-Based Chargé d’Affaires Leaves Post Amid Growing Diplomatic Departures A second high-ranking Iranian diplomat stationed in Europe has defected, signaling increasing strain within Iran’s diplomatic corps as international pressure and internal dissent continue to rise. Gholamreza Derikvand, Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Vienna, has […]