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Uutissuomalainen: Around two in five Finns would recognise State of Palestine
The share of people supporting recognition of Palestine has fallen slightly in the last year, and the number of opponents has risen slightly. Open image viewer Since the start of the war in Gaza, demonstrators have gathered regularly in Helsinki...

Strike at Helsinki Airport (3): Finnair cancels around 100 flights on July 2nd
"The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced a union strike at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for Wednesday, July 2. If the planned actions are carried out, they will impact all essential ground services related to Finnair flights": thus begins a...

Finnish firm linked to Russia arms exports under criminal probe
A Finnish company once dealing in wooden art and tourism is under investigation for exporting sensitive electronic components to Russia, in suspected violation of EU sanctions. Finnish Customs announced on Thursday that the company, based in North...

Helsinki grocer hit hard as shoplifting soars 60%
Shoplifting in Helsinki has risen sharply, with thefts at one neighbourhood grocery store now costing tens of thousands of euros each year. Mikko Karmakka, manager of the K-Market on Iso Roobertinkatu, said shoplifting has worsened significantly....

Finnish MEPs to join Budapest Pride parade
The parade has become a key issue in the culture wars around EU politics. Open image viewer The Budapest Pride parade has been banned by Hungarian police. Image: Olivier Hoslet / EPA Eero Heinäluoma (SDP), a Finnish MEP, has said he will take part...

Robot-Assisted Surgery for Endometrial Cancer Using KangDuo versus Da Vinci Systems: A Retrospective Comparative Study
Introduction Endometrial cancer (EC) accounts for approximately 90% of all malignant tumors of the uterine corpus, making it one of the most common malignancies among women, with an increasing incidence year by year.1,2 Among the histopathological...

Nvidia challenger Groq expands with first European data center
Jonathan Ross, chief executive officer of Groq Inc., during the GenAI Summit in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. David Paul | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial intelligence semiconductor startup Groq on Monday announced...

Does Control Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score Predict Early and Long-Term Mortality at the Initiation of Maintenance Hemodialysis?
Introduction Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a nutritional and metabolic disorder characterized by the simultaneous loss of body protein and energy reserves. It is especially common among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD),...

RIAT 2025: Full list of confirmed aircraft at world's largest military air show
The Royal International Air Tattoo is less than two weeks away. The operational theme for the world’s biggest international military air show this year is ‘Eyes in the Skies’, RIAT will celebrate and highlight the vital role aviation plays across...

Finnish ambassador in Lisbon denies accusations. Team “under stress”
In an interview with Lusa, Titta Maja-Luotto, who has been serving in Portugal since last September, expressed regret over the situation facing the embassy, attributing it to changes she has implemented, particularly concerning staff roles. Seven...

Helsinki to protect 10% of land and sea by 2038
The Finnish capital will double land protections and increase marine protections tenfold under a new conservation plan. Helsinki has unveiled its ambitious Nature Conservation Area Programme 2025–2038, aiming to protect 10% of both its land and...

Finnish Samis urge stronger voice in EU decision-making
HELSINKI, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Representatives of the Finnish Sami community called for stronger Indigenous participation in European Union (EU) policymaking at the EU Arctic Forum held Friday in Kittila, northern Finland. Tuomas Aslak Juuso, vice...

Conservatory alumna makes noteworthy investment in students’ success
Music has been central to Patricia Glunt’s ’77 life since she first picked up a violin at age 5. A degree from University of the Pacific fueled an impactful career as an educator, professional musician and collaborator with many of the country’s...

Transcriptomic Insights into Adaptive Strategies of Klebsiella pneumoniae Co-Producing KPC-2 and NDM-5 Carbapenemases Under Meropenem Stress
Liting Dai,1,* Huimin Zhang,1,* Yingyi Cao,1,* Jiacheng Ding,1 Jiaxin Tang,2 Zhirou Xiao,2 Zhemei Chen,2 Jiahui Ling,1 Mengxue Zou,1 Xiwu Cao,1 Lijuan Lin,1 Ziheng Xu,1 Wanting Liu,1 Dingqiang Chen,1 Peibo Yuan1 1Microbiome Medicine...

The Crucial Role of the PPAR Signaling Pathway in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Analysis of Gene Expression and Macrophage Polarization
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disorder characterized by persistent airflow limitation, which poses a significant global health burden.1 Current therapeutic strategies offer only limited...

Poland enforces border checks with Germany and Lithuania over migration concerns
WARSAW: Poland has implemented temporary border checks with Germany and Lithuania in response to increasing undocumented migration, further straining the EU’s Schengen zone. The move follows similar measures by the Netherlands, Belgium, and...

Hsa_circ_0007991 Promotes Immune Evasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma via Regulation of the miR-505-3p/CANX Axis
Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy commonly associated with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis.1 The development of HCC is driven by both genetic and epigenetic alterations, such as mutations in TP53 and CTNNB1,...

Tracking Clinical Competency Growth: A Longitudinal Study of Medical Students in a Multidisciplinary Emergency Department Internship Program
Background Emergency medicine (EM) offers a distinctive and dynamic learning environment for undergraduate medical students, providing opportunities to gain hands-on experience in managing acute and often life-threatening conditions. In this...

Predictors of Clinical Stability and Mortality in COPD: A Longitudinal Study
Wesley Teck Wee Loo,1 Si Yuan Chew,1 Jessica Han Ying Tan,2 Rui Ya Soh,2 Mariko Siyue Koh,1,3 Therese S Lapperre,4,5 Pei Yee Tiew1,3,6 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; 2Department of...

Implicit Attitudes and Addictive Behaviors Among Methamphetamine Users: The Moderation of Depression
Introduction Methamphetamine is reported to be the most common seizure and synthetic stimulant drug used worldwide. The trend of methamphetamine use increased from 2010 to 2020.1 Methamphetamine use is a major health issue worldwide, particularly...