Politics of Finland — 14 Latest News (Daily)

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Von der Leyen: "We should be more Finnish when it comes to security": The President of the EU Commission met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) in ...

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Apr 18

Finland to extend residency requirements for new citizens: The right-wing government's programme included commitments to tighten immigration rules ...

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Apr 11

Finnish epic Kalevala receives European Heritage Label: "For many generations, the Kalevala has been a source of inspiration to artists when creating new music ...

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Apr 16

Finland plans "difficult but necessary" spending cuts and tax rises: The budget for 2025-2028 will see the country's general rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) ...

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Statistics Finland: Government's VAT hike will hit low-income earners the hardest

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Apr 17

Finnish president making first state visit to Sweden, with focus on defence, security

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Apr 11

Europe should talk less and prepare more against Russian threat, says Finnish president

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Quick Glance: Finland’s Stubb Calls for Improved Structuring of EU and NATO Defence Tasks

Finland's President Alexander Stubb aims for a clear distinction between EU and NATO in defense matters, emphasizing the need for better integration of defense capabilities within the two organizations.

Stubb highlighted the importance of NATO setting priorities and the EU playing a significant role in developing defense capabilities through funding, technology, and industrial policy.

The EU is set to review a new EU-wide defense market scheme, the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), to promote joint procurement of defense products.

Stubb advocates for the EU to play a larger role in defense to strengthen European defense forces and reduce reliance on the United States for security matters.

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Apr 16

Finland Unveils €3 Billion Austerity Package to Halt Debt Growth: Finland’s government agreed on a €3 billion ($3.2 billion) of additional austerity measures ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/finland-unveils-3-billion-austerity-package-to-halt-debt-growth

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Apr 14

Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.

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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel

In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.

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Apr 17

Opposition slams austerity budget: Opposition parties were unhappy with plans announced on Tuesday to raise taxes and cut spending to improve the state's bottom ...

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Apr 11

Finland wants to legalize pushbacks: Is it allowed?: About a law that breaks laws - and Russia, which ruthlessly exploits the Western legal system by sending ...

nzz.ch/international/finnland-will-pushbacks-legalisieren-darf-es-das-ld.1825517

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Apr 15

President Stubb: Finland still working to de-escalate Israel-Iran situation: "Finland strongly condemns Iran’s strike and emphasises the critical importance of ...

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Apr 14

Berry-picking probes expand: Suspected human trafficking and corruption in Finland and Thailand

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Apr 03

Flags fly at half-mast as Finland mourns shooting: Two of the victims remain in hospital with serious injuries.

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Quick Glance: Apple Beats Solo 4: Release on May 2, 2024, Full Specifications Revealed

The Beats Solo 4 are set to be released on May 2, 2024, featuring improved Spatial Audio and new drivers.

They will be charged via USB-C, support HighRes-Audio, and offer up to 50 hours of wireless playback.

Additional features include One-Touch-Pairing for Android, Find-My support, and UltraPlush ear cushions.

The price for the Beats Solo 4 is expected to remain at 199.99 US dollars, with Bluetooth 5.3 and Beamforming microphones.

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Apr 11

'Be more Finnish', President Stubb urges EU countries in FT interview: In his first interview with an international newspaper since taking office ...

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Apr 15

Air New Zealand to buy green fuel from Finland's Neste to meet net-zero targets: Air New Zealand on Monday signed its largest deal for sustainable aviation fuel ...

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-new-zealand-buy-green-fuel-finlands-neste-meet-net-zero-targets-2024-04-15/

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Apr 14

Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.

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Apr 17

Defence Forces-issued bras find little support among female troops: The chair of the conscripts' union says that hopefully it won't take another 30 years for the ...

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Apr 13

Orpo: Value-added tax will rise, but not on food: VAT is set to rise on medicine, transport, culture and sport, but not on food.

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Apr 07

Finnish president believes it is right to keep border with Russia closed: Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that the Finnish governments decision to ...

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Apr 08

Putin miscalculated on Finland’s border: If Russia wants to intimidate Finland by announcing it’ll avenge the country’s NATO accession with troops on the border ...

politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-russia-miscalculated-on-finland-border/

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Apr 17

Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S

de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben

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Apr 11

Defence chief: Finland may permanently host Nato troops: General Janne Jaakkola, the newly installed Commander of the Finnish Defence forces ...

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Apr 11

Finnish president gets new, €1.1m armoured car: Around half of the new presidential car's price consisted of car tax.

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Apr 16

Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections

de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/spitzenkandidatin-der-ungarischen-opposition-stellt-vorgezogene-neuwahlen-in-aussicht

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Apr 02

Finnish 12-year-old shoots classmate dead, wounds two others, say police: Police said the suspect is in custody and everyone involved was just 12 years old.

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Quick Glance: Fatal School Shooting in Finland: 12-Year-Old Victim

A tragic incident occurred at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old child due to a shooting. The suspected 12-year-old attacker was apprehended and is currently in custody. Authorities have confirmed the retrieval of the suspect's weapon.

In addition to the deceased child, two other 12-year-old students were critically wounded by the gunfire. It was revealed that both the suspect and the victims belonged to the same class. The shooting took place at the Jokiranta campus, leading to an intervention by armed police officers.

The school near Helsinki accommodates around 800 students aged seven to 16. Previous shooting incidents in Finland prompted stricter gun regulations, including the implementation of an aptitude test for firearm license applicants and an increase in the minimum age requirement to 20 years.

With over 1.5 million registered firearms in the country of 5.6 million people, Finland sees hunting and target shooting as popular activities.

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Apr 15

EU Commission president to visit Finnish-Russian border: Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to the city of Lappeenranta on ...

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Apr 17

Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...

zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html

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Apr 03

Stubb, Halla-aho visit Kyiv as Finland signs defence deal with Ukraine: The defence deal does not entail Finland sending soldiers to Ukraine.

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Apr 12

Estonia: Russia used nationals abroad to sow discontent over Finland's border closures

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T-Online Apr 10

Survey for the 2024 European elections: AfD continues to lose, Union is the strongest force

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Quick Glance: Survey on European Parliament Election 2024: AfD Declines, Union Gains

The AfD's poll numbers decline significantly before the European Parliament election, with CDU and CSU emerging as the strongest force.

The FDP loses support, while the newly founded BSW party can increase its polling numbers.

Significant differences in polling results between East and West Germany are evident.

The satisfaction with the work of EU Commission President von der Leyen is mixed, based on survey results.

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Apr 12

Campaigners, including Spanish disability rights activist Cristina Paredero, are seeking an EU-wide ban on forced sterilization of people with disabilities ... Show more

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Apr 09

Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...

de.euronews.com/2024/04/09/tschechien-ist-kernenergie-die-antwort-fur-eine-grune-umwelt

Quick Glance: Czech Republic: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer for a Green Environment?

The Czech Republic plans to phase out coal energy within the next 25 years and build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition.

The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.

Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.

The tender for the construction of the new reactors will be conducted between the French company EDF and the South Korean company KHNP, excluding Chinese and Russian companies from participation. Czech voters, according to a survey, show low concern about climate change.

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Apr 17

Finnish government unveils €1.6bn in new spending cuts, €1.4bn in new tax hikes: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) on Tuesday described the measures as heavy but ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25133-finnish-government-unveils-1-6bn-in-new-spending-cuts-1-4bn-in-new-tax-hikes.html

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Apr 15

Inflation drops to 2.2% in March: The latest inflation figures reflect a long-term downward trend in consumer prices.

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Apr 15

‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatal shooting: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the chief armorer on the set of “Rust,” was sentenced Monday.

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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting

Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.

The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.

Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.

Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.

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Apr 06

President Stubb defends eastern border closure: Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Saturday reinforced Finnish support for Ukraine and defended the indefinite ...

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“I believe that young people aged sixteen and over can be empowered to make good choices,” said Tillmann Friedrich (Die Linke) ... Show more

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Apr 16

ECB rate cut in June assumes no inflation setbacks, Finland's Rehn says

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Apr 15

Finland enhances pathway for non-EU nurses to practice professionally: Finland is rolling out a significant initiative aimed at integrating nurses trained ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25118-finland-enhances-pathway-for-non-eu-nurses-to-practice-professionally.html

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Apr 11

Finnish households' carbon emissions halved during 2000s: Emissions have declined thanks to less carbon-intensive production methods, according to the Finnish ...

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Supreme Court to hear appeal over Räsänen's incitement acquittal: MP Päivi Räsänen says she is continuing a fight she characterises as a freedom of speech ...

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Apr 05

Yle poll: Government parties lose support, SDP in pole position: The latest voter support survey was conducted during a period when spending cuts and political ...

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Apr 18

Orpo responds to concerns and criticism sparked by tax hikes, spending cuts: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Tuesday told YLE that the effects of the value-added ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25141-orpo-responds-to-concerns-and-criticism-sparked-by-tax-hikes-spending-cuts.html

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Apr 12

Finland to set up rehabilitation service for violent minors: Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (PS) on Tuesday confirmed to Helsingin Sanomat ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25112-finland-to-set-up-rehabilitation-service-for-violent-minors.html

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Apr 15

Monday's papers: Following the money, Russian threats and cool Finns: As budget talks kick off, Helsingin Sanomat asks why Finland needs to keep borrowing money.

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Apr 18

Lindtman presents Social Democrats’ plan for reducing debt burden: The largest opposition party in the Finnish Parliament, the Social Democratic Party has ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25142-lindtman-presents-social-democrats-plan-for-reducing-debt-burden.html

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Migration limitation: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki registers that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa into ...

n-tv.de/politik/Von-der-Leyen-lobt-Finnlands-Grenzschliessungen-article24887385.html

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Apr 15

Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...

de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern

Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe

The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.

Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.

The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.

Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.

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Apr 15

HS: Finnish government to raise value-added tax, tax burden of pensioners: The government will start its two-day framework session today, with the objective of ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/25116-hs-finnish-government-to-raise-value-added-tax-tax-burden-of-pensioners.html

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Apr 15

Grab a bag and join Yle's fight against litter: The spring thaw is exposing hidden trash and this year, public broadcaster Yle is aiming to fill one million ...

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Apr 19

Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...

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Finnish government approves tougher immigration provisions: The bills, for example, are set to introduce stricter requirements for international protection ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25148-finnish-government-approves-tougher-immigration-provisions.html

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Apr 13

Summer jobs few and far between this year: The number of available summer positions has decreased significantly compared to last year ...

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Apr 11

APN Podcast: Finding your Finnish voice: All Points North asks how to overcome linguistic hurdles when speaking Finnish as a foreigner ...

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Apr 16

Stubb: Finnish-Israeli arms trade to be affected by Iran’s attack on Israel: President Alexander Stubb assured at a news conference yesterday that the tense ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25121-stubb-finnish-israeli-arms-trade-to-be-affected-by-iran-s-attack-on-israel.html

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Apr 05

Finland's eastern border to remain shut indefinitely, including boat harbours: "Spring will provide opportunities to put more pressure on Finland ...

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Apr 07

Orpo says border threat "evident" as Finland prepares deportation law: A law is in the works to prevent those attempting to cross the eastern border from seeking ...

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CNA Apr 16

Man fined for throwing stone that bounced off ground onto man's foot, fracturing it

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Apr 15

PM Orpo, government enter "extremely difficult" budget talks: On Monday morning government parties agreed on the need to make more savings ...

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Apr 12

Survey: Vast majority opposed to food VAT hike: The government is aiming to save billions, and has hinted that doing so could involve raising the value added tax ...

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Apr 05

Friday's papers: Government eyes pensions, police updates bodycams, and yet another snowstorm rolling in

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Apr 18

Russian Propaganda on the EU Election: The Battle of June 9th: European elections 2024. Russia's disinformation campaigns are becoming more professional - and ...

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Apr 06

Paper: Purra says raising retirement age necessary: Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns) claims that raising the retirement age will be necessary in the future ...

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Apr 05

How do Finland's labour market reforms stack up against the other Nordic nations?

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Apr 02

Several children injured: Shots fired at school in Finland - suspect arrested: In Finland, shots are fired at a school in a suburb of Helsinki ...

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Apr 05

Finnish minister says now is not the time to discuss gun laws after child shooting

reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-minister-says-now-is-not-time-discuss-gun-laws-after-child-shooting-2024-04-05/

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Apr 15

Finns prefer hiking consumption taxes over income taxes in tight economy: In light of potential tax increases, a majority of Finns have shown a preference for ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25119-finns-prefer-hiking-consumption-taxes-over-income-taxes-in-tight-economy.html

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Apr 05

Finland will not reopen its border with Russia for the time being: Finland wants to keep its border with Russia closed indefinitely. The reason for this is the ...

de.euronews.com/2024/04/04/finnland-will-die-grenze-zu-russland-erstmal-nicht-wieder-offnen

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Apr 17

Age perceived as major barrier to employment in Finland, survey finds: A recent survey conducted by YTK Unemployment Fund reveals a significant perception among ...

helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25136-age-perceived-as-major-barrier-to-employment-in-finland-survey-finds.html

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Apr 17

Police reveal Pirkanmaa shooting victim details: After shooting and seriously wounding a female in her early 30s, the suspect fled the scene in a car ...

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wahlrecht.de Apr 12

Sunday poll for the European elections - Forschungsgruppe Wahlen / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30 % | SPD 16 % | AfD 16 % | GREENS 15 % | BSW 5 % | DIE LINKE 3 % ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/europawahl.htm #EUWahl #EP2024

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thedunkcentral Apr 16

Lou Will thinks the Nuggets would rather play the Pelicans instead of LeBron in the first round "What team would want to play against the best ... Show more

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Apr 09

Elon Musk predicts superhuman AI will be smarter than people next year: His claims come with a caveat that shortages of training chips and growing demand for ...

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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Predicts AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Next Year

Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by the end of next year, given the necessary infrastructure to meet technological demands.

Musk anticipates that AI capabilities will likely exceed those of all humans in the next five years.

A series of AI breakthroughs in the past 18 months have accelerated development faster than expected, with Musk being more optimistic than previous forecasts.

Musk has intensified his efforts to enter the AI race by seeking funding for his own AI startup to compete with OpenAI, while also advocating for a pause in the development of advanced AI systems.

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Apr 04

Finland school shooting looks premeditated, police say

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Apr 04

Doctors' song "Democracy" is a call to vote in the 2024 European elections: "Your cross against swastikas"

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Apr 17

Russian occupation ‘court’ convicts Jehovah’s Witness of ‘extremism’ for reading excerpts from the Bible

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Apr 04

Finland Extends Russian Border Closure on Security Risk: Finland extended the closure of the NATO defense bloc’s longest border with Russia ...

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The secret behind the world’s happiest country: Sweating in the sauna helps

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Apr 04

New Defence Forces commander: Finland under no special threat: General Janne Jaakkola, who took up his post as Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces this week ...

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