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Sam and Chern look back on results from the contested General Election in Pakistan and the presidential election in Finland. In Pakistan, despite Imran Khan's prison sentence and PTI's legal setbacks, PTI-backed candidates have topped the polls in a plurality of seats. What will the eventual Government look like? What is next for the PTI-backed candidates as they head into Opposition? And will the likely marriage of convenience coalition survive? In Finland, how did comeback kid Alexander Stubb beat Pekka Haavisto? What issues were on the line? And why did the Presidency take on more significance in the wake of Finland's NATO accession? All these questions and more answered in this week's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballot-to-talk-about/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballot-to-talk-about/support

On today's show, John Mappin discusses the death of John Pilger and the upcoming appeal by Julian Assange. Later, Claire Dyer will be coming on to discuss her run-ins with Sadiq Khan's ULEZ enforcers. You can read the article here. Also, Mats Nilsson discusses the Ukraine War and Finland's NATO accession. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: John Mappin is a free speech advocate, Scientologist, and owner of Camelot Castle. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Claire Dyer is an anti-ULEZ campaigner. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Mats Nilsson is a Geopolitical Analyst.  

Huangshan Mountain in eastern China is seeing a surge in visitor numbers and revenue as people make their New Year trips (20:49). Israel's budget deficit will triple next year as it prepares to fight Hamas for months (05:29). And Turkiye has taken the first step to ratify Finland's NATO bid (07:14).

Welcome to another English language episode of Futucast. In this week's package we are talking to Dylan Burns, an American streamer and war journalist who currently resides in Ukraine. In addition to this political commentary and coverage of the war in Ukraine, Dylan often participates in debates with people from all over the political map, even from corners you had no idea even existed. In this episode we cover Finland's NATO membership, the march on Moscow, Ukraine's counteroffensive, Trump's indictment, debating and more. --- ▶️ Jaksot videon kera Youtubesta: http://www.youtube.com/c/Futucastpodcast

Since Finland joined NATO in April, many defense analysts have begun referring to the Baltic Sea as "NATO Lake." What might be the long-term effects of NATO's gradual encirclement of this strategic region? Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia are joined by Minna Alander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, to discuss the security landscape of the Nordic region since Finland's NATO membership and its implications for the Baltic and Arctic regions. Alander also reviews Germany's national security strategy, particularly the success and shortcomings of its defense policy over a year into German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's "Zeitenwende" address.Show Notes: Sign up for the Eastern Front's biweekly newsletter here. Follow us on Twitter here.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony fraud charges over alleged hush money payments during 2016 election campaign. Liberal Party to oppose government's Voice to parliament. The high cost of the Liberals' Voice rejection — for both Peter Dutton and the party. Finland's NATO membership doubles alliance's border with Russia in major blow to Vladimir Putin. Hugh Riminton on Geraed Rennick. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow  

This week I caught up again with Marcel Plichta. Marcel is a member of the Grey Dynamics team, he is also a PhD candidate at St. Andrews and an Ex-DIA Analyst. We discussed the context of Finland's NATO membership, the state of UGVs, the Great power competition in Africa, and how generative AI models like ChatGPT could be applied to intelligence in practice.You can find Marcel on:Grey DynamicsTwitterLinkedInWe spoke aboutContext of Finland's NATO membership (1:05)The state of UVGs (9:58)The limited footage available of UGVs deployment (14:29)Potential Wagner attack on Chinese miners in CAR (17:35)The West's waning influence over Africa (23:09)Iranian Drones in the Middle East (35:07)The application of ChatGPT in intelligence (40:10)Grey Dynamics analysis (50:36)Cultural recommendations (53:50)Closing words (1:02:49)Related Links:Wagner PMC Activity in the Central African Republic: A Geospatial AnalysisDrone Threat Intelligence, 3D Printing and Dark Networks with Mike MonnikTsunami Torpedoes, Ukrainian USVs & Narco Subs with HI SuttonDrones, Robotics, AI and Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine with Samuel BendettSahel Security Week, French Exodus & Wagner COIN Efforts with MenastreamChatGPT, The Intelligence Community & Career Advice with Mike EvansThe Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon PodcastSubscribe to Grey Dynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By Jared Samuelson Dr. Sebastian Bruns joins the program to discuss his recent article for CIMSEC, “The Swedish Navy in NATO: Opportunities and Challenges.” Dr. Bruns also highlights how Sweden and Finland's NATO bids change the strategic geography in Europe. Download Sea Control 425 – Sweden’s Navy in NATO with Dr. Sebastian Bruns Links 1. … Continue reading Sea Control 425 – Sweden’s Navy in NATO with Dr. Sebastian Bruns →

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks out against charges following his court appearance. Russia threatens countermeasures in the face of neighboring Finland's NATO membership. Virgin Orbit goes into liquidation after the rocket-launching firm failed to find long-term funding.

China's ambassador says trade cooperation with France has maintained healthy and stable development. (01:02) Russia says it will strengthen its military capacity in response to Finland's accession to NATO. (09:56) And the Asian Development Bank has hailed China's leading role in the region's economic growth. (20:13)

Finland's NATO membership prepares major escalation of war against Russia / At least 32 people dead, hundreds injured after dozens of tornadoes, thunderstorms tear through US / Israel attacks Syria and Palestinians as an answer to anti-government protests

Finland is set to join NATO on Tuesday, days after Turkey ratified the Nordic country's membership and set it on track to become the 31st member of the world's biggest military alliance. All NATO members must vote unanimously to admit a new country into the alliance. "This is an historic week," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Brussels Monday, on the eve of a meeting of the alliance's foreign ministers. The move, he said, will make "Finland safer and our alliance stronger." The addition of Finland, which shares a 1,340 kilometre (832 mile) border with Russia, will more than double the size of NATO's border with Russia. Only a few technical steps procedures remain before Finland can join NATO's ranks: ACCEPTANCE LETTERS Turkey will on Tuesday hand its acceptance letter for Finland's accession to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at NATO headquarters in Brussels. The United States is the depositary, or safekeeper, of NATO under the alliance's 1949 founding treaty. SIGNATURES Stoltenberg will then invite Finland to present Blinken with its own acceptance document, signed by Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö authorized Haavisto to sign the document. FULL MEMBERSHIP Once Finland's membership acceptance document is handed over, the country will officially become a NATO member. A flag raising ceremony will be held at 1330 GMT (1530 CET) in Brussels on Tuesday. FINLAND-SWEDEN Finland and neighbouring Sweden jointly applied for NATO membership in May 2022. The countries, which have close cultural, economic and political ties, planned to enter the alliance simultaneously. Sweden's bid, however, has stalled due to opposition from Turkey, whose president has said his country won't ratify membership before its disputes with Stockholm are resolved. The Turkish government has accused Sweden of being too soft on groups that it deems to be terror organizations. Hungary's parliament also has yet to ratify Sweden's accession to NATO, and it remains unclear when it will do so. Stoltenberg said Monday that he hopes Sweden will join in coming months, before U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts meet in Lithuania in July. - APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facts & Spin for April 1st, 2023 top stories: Former US president Donald Trump is indicted by a New York grand jury, the Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO membership, Bucha marks one year since the withdrawal of Russian forces, an India temple well collapse kills at least 36, Wimbledon reverses its ban on Russian and Belarusian players, the Egyptian army is accused of turning Sinai schools into military bases, the UK joins the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact, Japan announces plans to restrict semiconductor equipment exports, the US House passes a GOP energy agenda, and the US Census Bureau may include a slave descendant question in its survey. Sources: https://www.improvethenews.org/ Brief Listener Survey: https://www.improvethenews.org/pod

We begin with former President Donald Trump's indictment in a hush money probe. Plus, Turkey clears the way for Finland to join NATO. We're hearing some of the 911 calls from a deadly school shooting in Nashville earlier this week. A man accused of killing his wife in Massachusetts has been indicted for murder. Lastly, we'll bring you the verdict in actress Gwyneth Paltrow's ski collision trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Friday briefing: Trump indictment; Finland's NATO move; Gwyneth Paltrow verdict; severe storms; Final Four schedule; and moreRead today's briefing.

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A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 29th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

Sign up to Nebula to get the ad-free access to the full Daily Briefing every single day: http://go.nebula.tv/tldrnewsukWelcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we discuss the man that will take over from Sturgeon as Scotland's First Minister. Also, we run through the updates concerning Israel's government; a fire at the US-Mexico border; and Hungary finally approving Finland's NATO bid.

This is TRT World's Daily News Brief for Tuesday, March 28th. *) Russia test fires supersonic anti-ship missile at mock target in Sea of Japan Russia's defence ministry has announced that it test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan. The test involved the firing of two Moskit missiles, a supersonic anti-ship cruise weapon with conventional and nuclear warhead capacity, The latest test comes just a week after two Russian strategic bomber planes flew over Japan for more than seven hours. *) North Korea's Kim orders more production of ‘weapon-grade nuclear material' North Korea's Kim Jong-un is calling on his country to expand production of “weapon-grade nuclear materials” and build more powerful weapons, the country's state media reports. Kim's latest threat, a doubling-down on an earlier promise to ramp up nuke production “exponentially,” comes ahead of a US Navy carrier strike group's arrival in South Korea today. Kim has been briefed by officials from the country's nuclear weapons institute, the official Korean Central News Agency reports, saying Pyongyang should prepare to use its nukes “anytime and anywhere.” *) Thousands protest as Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a delay to the controversial judicial reform plans after reaching a deal with his cabinet. In a speech, Netanyahu says there is an “extremist minority” that is trying to divide Israel. As part of the deal to delay the bill, Netanyahu agreed to give far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir control of the National Guard, which is involved with the border patrol in Israel. *) Children, adults dead in Nashville school shooting At least three children and three adults have been killed in a shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville, police say. The killings come as communities around the nation are reeling from a spate of school violence, including the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, last year. Police said that the 28-year-old suspect appeared to have carefully planned the attack and was "prepared for a confrontation with law enforcement.” And finally… *) Hungarian parliament gives nod to Finland NATO accession After months of debate, Hungary's parliament has approved a bill allowing Finland to join NATO once its application is ratified by all 30 members of the alliance. The bill on Finland's NATO accession gets the nod with 182 in favour and six votes against. Finland and Sweden asked to join the trans-Atlantic military alliance last year in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But the process has been held up by Türkiye and Hungary for national security reasons.

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Facts & Spin for March 18, 2023 top stories: The ICC issues an arrest warrant for Putin, Turkey's Erdoğan approves Finland's NATO bid, France's Macron overrides Parliament and passes a pension reform, First Republic secures $30B from 11 banks, Iran agrees to stop arming Houthis in Yemen, 440K gallons of radioactive water leaks from a Minnesota nuclear plant, at least 22 are killed in an alleged massacre at a Myanmar monastery, Lebanon's Central Bank Chief appears before a corruption hearing, FDA advisers back full approval of Pfizer's Paxlovid COVID treatment, and EU countries seek to weaken livestock emission limits. Sources: https://www.improvethenews.org/ Brief Listener Survey: https://www.improvethenews.org/pod

Turkey's President Erdogan signed off on Finland's NATO membership on Friday — removing the biggest obstacle to the Nordic country joining the alliance. With a difficult election coming in May, however, Turkey's president keeps insisting that Sweden is harboring alleged Kurdish terrorists and other dissidents. So far, Sweden's efforts to placate Turkey, including with the introduction of a new terrorism law, have failed. Both Finland and Sweden had pledged to enter the alliance “hand in hand”, but it now appears this is unlikely. Howard Eissenstat, a non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Turkey Program and an associate professor of history at St. Lawrence University, joins Thanos Davelis to break down Erdogan's decision to green-light Finland's NATO membership bid, but continue to leave Sweden in limbo.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's Erdogan Finally Endorses Finland's NATO Bid, but Not Sweden'sTurkey, Hungary to approve Finland's NATO membershipGreece raises minimum wage to pre-bailout levelsGreece to again raise minimum wage from April 1State Department OKs Greek purchase of US amphibious vehicles

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SVB Financial Group is seeking Chapter 11 protections after the bank's failure. French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a no-confidence vote after pushing through changes to the country's pension system. Turkey's president approves Finland's NATO membership bid. Danny Lewis reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finland is one step closer to becoming NATO's newest member. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkiye's parliament will vote on ratifying Finland's bid to join the 30-nation alliance. He made the remarks during a press conference with his Finnish counterpart, President Sauli Niinisto in Ankara. Citing Finland's fulfilment of its pledges made in Madrid last year to combat terrorism, President Erdogan reiterated that Turkyie remains open to NATO's expansion. The Finnish president welcomed the news. Guests: Helin Sari Ertem Associate Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Steven Horrell Senior Fellow at CEPA

China's president, Xi Jinping, heads to Moscow next week. What does the trip reveal about Beijing's position on the Russia-Ukraine war? Also in the programme, we discuss whether Turkey will approve Finland's Nato bid. Plus: Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, revives a controversial plan to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, while Ankara gives the green light to Finland's Nato accession. Plus: do we need rules on rudeness in political spaces? And Henry Rees-Sheridan's Letter from New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the leaders of South Korea and Japan meet in Tokyo, are we entering a new era in relations? Plus: Ankara hints at ratifying Finland's Nato bid, a flick through the day's papers and the latest film news.

If news was a watermelon, Derek would be a prop comic smashing it with a mallet for Danny's benefit. This week: an update on the earthquake in Turkey and Erdoğan's response (1:16), Russia makes gains in Ukraine's Bakhmut (6:11), the fate of Finland's NATO membership may lie with Turkey (12:54), a series of political arrests in Tunisia (15:41), o senhor Lula vai para Washington (18:12), and a New Cold War Update featuring The Balloon (22:09) and US moves in the South Pacific (26:56). Recorded Thursday, February 16, 2023 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hinted he could drop his threat to veto Finland's bid to join Nato, but he remains firmly opposed to Sweden joining the military alliance after Swedish authorities outraged Ankara by allowing demonstrators in Stockholm to burn a copy of the Koran. Members of parliament from Erdogan's AKP party cheered as he sought to place himself centre stage in deciding the fate of Sweden and Finland's efforts to join Nato.All existing members of the defence alliance have to agree to any enlargement.Erdogan, still smarting from last month's burning of a Koran by far-right protestors outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm, says he's ready to use his Nato veto to make Sweden pay. "We are closely monitoring the developments regarding the expansion process of Nato. Sweden, do not bother to try at this point," said Erdogan."We will not say yes to your Nato application as long as you allow the ripping and burning of our holy book, the Koran, with your security officials around. We look positively at Finland but negatively at Sweden," declared the Turkish president, to rapturous applause from his deputies, who rose to their feet in support.Power playUntil now, Erdogan had threatened to veto both Finland and Sweden's Nato membership.But Finnish-Turkish relations got a boost last month, when Helsinki allowed the sale of specialized steel to Turkey's defense industry, ending Finland's military embargo on Ankara over human rights concerns. But even before the Koran burning, Ankara was outraged over another protest last month in Stockholm, where demonstrators hung an effigy of the Turkish leader from a lamppost.Ankara accuses the Swedish government of allowing its country to become a sanctuary for terrorist organizations fighting Turkey.As a result, Erdogan last week demanded that Sweden extradite 120 people whom Turkey considers terrorists. Swedish officials insist the extradition demands are a matter for the courts.  Erdogan calls Turkish general election for 14 May, one month early Turkish Constitutional Court decision boosts Erdogan's election chancesWith presidential elections expected to be held in May, Erdogan is seen as seeking to maximize the concessions from Nato to allow its enlargement."This issue can be handled in diplomatic corridors. But Erdogan prefers to make it public that he has the power," says Ilhan Uzgel, a political analyst at the Kisa Dalga news portal. "He is still a world leader. He bends the will of Nato and Nato-aspiring countries, even the United States. So, my guess is that he's going to use it until the elections."Erdogan is not concerned about his standing within Nato, according to Uzgel. Instead, he is focused on a domestic audience: "He is completely and utterly focused on winning the elections because he knows he is losing his constituency," the analyst says.Rallying the baseErdogan is seizing upon last month's Koran burning to rally his base of religious and nationalist voters ahead of presidential polls. Standing up to Nato also will play well with his supporters."It has to do with the sort of anti-Nato sentiment that's very closely related with the anti-Western and anti-American sentiment in Turkey, and the sort of perception that Nato has never really helped Turkey to fight with its own terrorism problem," said Senem Aydin Duzgit, an international relations professor at Sabanci University near Istanbul. Until now, Finland and Sweden have been committed to joining Nato together. Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto reiterated at the end of January that Finland remains hopeful both countries will be accepted into the alliance this year.  Turkey and Russia closer than ever despite Western sanctions Western countries join Ukraine in denouncing Russian 'dirty bomb' claimsBut with Erdogan increasingly balancing his relationship with the West against strong ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Nato will need to get used to a more assertive Turkey. "The dynamics have changed. Turkey no longer feels a strong and firm member of the Western camp or Nato alliance," said Asli Aydintasbas, a visiting scholar with the Washington-based Brookings Institution. "It is still [in]  Nato, but obviously also interested in having alternatives."Sweden and Finland have pencilled in Nato's next summit in July as the date for joining and securing themselves protection from any future Russian aggression.Still, given that there will be only around a month between the conclusion of Turkish elections and the July summit, they could be destined to wait a good deal longer – a prospect that could put a smile on Putin's face.

January 30th marked the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the Lausanne Convention, which led to the forced expulsion of 1.2 million Greek Orthodox Christians from Turkey and 400,000 Muslims from Greece. This traumatic moment in history fundamentally changed Greece and Hellenism, and its memory is still very much alive and well in Greece. Professor Alexander Kitroeff, a Professor of History at Haverford College who has written extensively on the history of Greece and the Greek diaspora, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the lasting legacy of this traumatic experience, from its impact on Greece to the way it still influences Greek-Turkish relations to this day. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:The Lausanne Convention and the battle of memoryBlinken's Athens visit limited to bilateral formatErdogan says Turkey positive on Finland's NATO bid, not Sweden'sTurkey is the main obstruction to NATO unity

*) US to lose neutrality if OKs Greece's F35s, rejects Türkiye's F16s: Kalin The US will lose its "neutrality" in NATO if the Congress approves the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Greece and opposes Türkiye's F-16 purchase. This is what Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin has said. Kalin also said Türkiye will not accept any preconditions, such as ratification of Sweden and Finland's NATO bid, for the F-16 programme. Ankara has maintained the jets would strengthen not only Türkiye, but also NATO. *) Netanyahu says Israel is considering weapons aid to Ukraine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is considering military aid to Ukraine and even willing to serve as a mediator, after the US called for Tel Aviv's more active role. For now, Netanyahu made no firm commitments to Ukraine. Israel has preserved a relationship with Russia, which controls the skies in neighbouring Syria and has turned a blind eye to Tel Aviv's strikes on targets of Iran. *) US-India alliance look to challenge China The US has formally launched a partnership with India that President Joe Biden hopes will help the two countries compete against China. The White House is looking to engage with New Delhi for cooperation in areas of military equipment, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The US and India have emerged as natural allies to counter China's rising influence, not only in the region but also globally. *) The case of fake medicines in Africa's Sahel region Up to 50 percent of medicines in West Africa are substandard or fake, the UN has warned in a report on the illicit trade in medical products. The global body said it can lead to antimicrobial resistance or toxic contaminants while undermining trust in healthcare systems. Across sub-Saharan Africa, up to $44.7 million per year is spent on treating people who have used counterfeit or substandard malaria treatments. And finally… *) Palestinians protest Israeli plans to demolish Bedouin homes Dozens of Palestinians and foreign activists are staging a sit-in to protest Israeli plans to demolish the Khan al Ahmar Bedouin community in occupied East Jerusalem. A representative of the Khan al Ahmar residents tells Anadolu Agency their protest is aimed at confronting Israeli plans to forcibly displace the residents of the community. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government had a Wednesday deadline to present its demolition plan to the Supreme Court.

Finland's Nato dilemma: will the country go it alone without Sweden? Plus: the blockade of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, Italy's ‘silver tsunami' and what does the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index reveal about the state of the world?

The UN Security Council just renewed the mandate for UNFICYP – the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus - for another year instead of for six months. The renewal comes amid controversy over the UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, and is also occurring less than a week before the first round of presidential elections in Cyprus. Endy Zemenides, HALC's Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these latest developments and look at why now is the time for the US to put more diplomatic energy into solving the Cyprus problem.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Security Council renews Unficyp mandate for a yearOnly America Can Resolve the Cyprus QuestionErdogan might approve Finland's NATO bid, ‘shock' SwedenFitch puts Greece near rating target

Turkish President Erdoğan has thrown a giant wrench into Sweden's NATO membership bid after a protest outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. This, in turn, affects Finland's application to the alliance because Sweden and Finland applied to and intended to join the alliance concurrently.Lawfare publisher David Priess sat down with Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, to talk about how we got here, about what Finnish leaders have been saying about these new developments, and about paths forward for Finland and NATO.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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130. That's the number of suspected terrorists Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Sweden and Finland need to deport or extradite, to secure their bid to join NATO. On Sunday, President Erdogan said the Turkish parliament could not ratify the Scandinavian countries' desire to join the alliance, unless they fulfil the commitments made last June to crack down on terror groups like the PKK operating on their soil. Tensions between Türkiye and Sweden worsened over recent demonstrations by PKK supporters in Stockholm. Last week, Ankara summoned Sweden's ambassador after an effigy of President Erdogan was hanged at a protest. A Swedish prosecutor said on Monday that no investigation would be launched into the incident. Sweden and Finland both applied to join NATO last year following Russia's attack on Ukraine. Meanwhile Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was in Washington this week, where he called for the sale of F-16s to be expedited. Some NATO members and US lawmakers have tried to directly link Türkiye's support for Sweden and Finland's NATO bid, with the approval of the F-16 sale, a move Ankara says it firmly rejects. Guests: Mehmet Celik Editorial Coordinator at Daily Sabah Mark Meirowitz Political Analyst

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security and Michael Herson of American Defense International. Topics: — Global implications of a US debt default as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin warns that only “extraordinary measures” will allow the government to remain solvent unless Congress raises the nation's borrowing limit — Political dynamics on the Hill as House members demand spending cuts across government and the White House refuses to negotiate — Moves the Pentagon can make to stretch out its budget — How US allies and partners view the debt spectacle and lessons on how the 2011 Budget Control Act just national security — Washington assures Ukraine of continuing support as allies meet in Germany to supply Kyiv with more heavy weapons — What's driving Washington's shift on backing Ukraine's effort to retake Crimea  — How Israel and South Korea as responding to US move to draw down arms from stockpiles in both nations to help Ukraine — Biden administration's seeks 40 F-16s fighters for Turkey in exchange for Ankara's support for Sweden and Finland's NATO membership — China's global charm offensive as Australia moves to restore trade ties — Whether Xi Jinping is actually pressuring Vladimir Putin on the Russian leader's war on Ukraine or merely part of a PR posturing effort — Future of Israel's democracy as Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and his support clash with the country's Supreme Court

For the first time in a while, the economic party is happening in the Mediterranean, and Greece is leading the way ahead of Spain and Portugal. As The Economist looked into the best and worst economic performers of 2022, Greece found itself at the top of the list, with high growth, narrow inflation breadth, plunging debt-to-GDP ratio and an outperforming stock market. Prime Minister Mitsotakis tweeted about the results, saying the government's efforts and reforms were making a real impact. Prianthi Roy joins Thanos Davelis to break down the numbers and explore whether this positive trend will persist in 2023.Prianthi Roy is the Country Forecast Manager and Europe Analyst at Economist Intelligence (EIU). She oversees long-term forecasts and business environment rankings for 82 countries globally and leads country analysis for Europe, specifically the Nordic countries.Read The Economist's report here: 2022's unlikely economic winnersYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Parties setting out electoral goalsSweden, Finland must send up to 130 "terrorists" to Turkey for NATO bid, Erdogan saysTurkey pushes back vote on Sweden and Finland's Nato accession

This weekend Sweden's Prime Minister said Turkey is asking for too much over its NATO application, adding that Sweden has lived up to its commitments and that the decision now “lies with Turkey.” Ankara has effectively demanded the impossible, notably that Stockholm override a decision by its own Supreme Court and extradite a journalist wanted by the Erdogan regime. Analysts say Turkish President Erdogan is likely to drag this process out, at least until the all-important presidential elections scheduled in June. Expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to discuss what this means for Sweden and Finland's NATO bid, and look at why it should serve as a lesson to both Europe and the US that appeasement doesn't work with Turkey's Erdogan.Sinan Ciddi is a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he contributes to FDD's Turkey Program and Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). He is also an Associate Professor of Security Studies at the Command and Staff College-Marine Corps University and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.Read Sinan Ciddi's latest piece: ‘Enough Is Enough': What Blinken Should Tell Turkey's CavusogluYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Sweden says Turkey asking too much over NATO applicationNATO chief: Sweden has done what's needed to join allianceGerman foreign minister: Two-state solution for Cyprus not an optionDrilling for gas in Crete to start earlierGovernment optimistic of swift development of natural gas finds in Block 6

2022 was a milestone in US-Türkiye relations. From the F-16 fighter jets deal to dialogue on regional issues, Türkiye found common ground to strengthen relations with its NATO ally. Despite raising concerns about Türkiye's stance against Sweden and Finland's NATO bids, tensions with Greece and cross-border operations in Syria, the Biden administration showed it's willing to find solutions to address Ankara's security concerns. Let's take a look at this report. Guests: William Lawrence Former US Diplomat Tudor Onea Assistant Professor at Bilkent University

Turkey has been piling pressure on Sweden to sever its ties with the Kurdish-led administration in northeast Syria. Sweden's new government has finally agreed to that condition and to resume arms exports to Ankara. The demands were made in exchange for Turkey's approval for Sweden and Finland's NATO membership. Swedish academic Paul Levin believes that these concessions are a diplomatic win for Turkey but that Ankara's behavior has lost it many friends in his country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With inflation rates and energy prices rising to record levels, severe staff shortages in the healthcare sector, and Finland's Nato accession reaching a critical juncture, All Points North looks ahead to an autumn of political turmoil. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou, with additional reporting by Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 1 September 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

①China begins live-fire military exercises in six areas around the island of Taiwan hours after Nancy Pelosi's departure. Is it a rehearsal for "reunification operations"? (01:01) ②China lashes out at a G7-EU joint statement on Taiwan, saying it is reminiscent of the "Eight-Power Allied Forces" which invaded China in 1900. What's wrong with the statement? (13:19) ③China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in a Cambodia meeting between the foreign ministers of the two sides. (22:07) ④OPEC+ agrees minimal oil production increase in limited effort to please western allies. (33:07) ⑤Washington ratifies Sweden and Finland's NATO membership, but Turkiye still seems to be an obstacle. (42:08)

The US-Turkey relationship has been characterized by a steady attempt at “hostage diplomacy” on the part of Ankara, and its veto over Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bids is the latest example. One devastating effect of this consistent use of “hostage diplomacy”, as HALC's Executive Director Endy Zemenides argues in his latest piece in Kathimerini, is that the US government has developed Stockholm syndrome, allowing Turkey to escape serious consequences for a whole host of transgressions. Endy Zemenides joins Thanos Davelis to break down Ankara's hostage diplomacy and look at how the US can break out of its Stockholm Syndrome.Read Endy Zemenides' latest piece in Kathimerini here: Washington's Stockholm syndromeYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece can cope with possible Russian gas disruptions thanks to LNG - ministerPreparing for winter without Russian gasUS lawmakers table amendment to block sale of F-16s to Turkey

Earlier this week there were many who anticipated that Turkey would stand by its veto over Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bids. Instead, on Tuesday night we saw the three countries reach an agreement that NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said addressed Turkey's concerns, essentially paving the way for the Nordic countries to join NATO. After the deal was reached, we saw President Biden meet with Turkish President Erdogan, while the Biden administration reiterated its support for the potential sale of F-16 jets to Turkey. Howard Eissenstat, an Associate Professor of Middle East history at St. Lawrence University and a Turkey expert, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the deal that was reached on Tuesday, break down what Erdogan's real gains are here, and discuss the role the US played in getting Turkey to lift its veto.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Erdoğan gains from lifting Sweden and Finland Nato veto with US fighter jet promiseBiden administration throws support behind potential F-16 sale to TurkeyTurkey pushes Finland and Sweden on extradition after dealAthens not worried about Turkey dealBiden and Erdogan discuss ‘importance of maintaining stability in Aegean'Greece to make formal request for F-35s from USGreece proceeds with purchase of 20 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets -PM

The first Black woman will be sworn in as a new Supreme Court justice – Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. We'll also tell you about Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning over Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bids. A former White House aide who revealed shocking information about the Capitol insurrection says she stands by her testimony. Plus, a judge has lifted former President Donald Trump's contempt order for failing to comply with a subpoena. Lastly, we'll tell you why the amount of sleep you get could impact your heart health. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sign up for a CuriosityStream subscription and also get a FREE Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators): http://CuriosityStream.com/TLDRdailyWelcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingTurkey drops its opposition to Sweden and Finland's NATO bid, an accusation against Trump, a military clash on the Sudanese-Ethiopian border, the Met Police is placed under special measures, and Scottish independence.

NATO leaders meeting next week in Madrid have a lot on their agendas. Russia's war in Ukraine has entered its fifth month, with fierce fighting continuing along front lines in Ukraine's east and south. Media coverage increasingly suggests differences of opinion are hurting the unity NATO powers have displayed thus far during the crisis. The war's global fallout is becoming ever starker, as a commodities crisis and cost of living hikes start to bite in different parts of the world. NATO leaders will also discuss Finnish and Swedish applications to join the alliance, a reversal of both countries' decades-long position outside NATO. Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine rapidly swayed publics in both countries toward membership. Hurdles remain, however: Türkiye has so far blocked the application, criticising, amongst other things, what it believes is too lax a policy within the Scandinavian countries toward the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK), a Turkish insurgent group that Türkiye, along with other countries, lists as a terrorist organisation. This week on Hold Your Fire! Richard Atwood talks with former Finnish Prime Minister and Crisis Group trustee Alexander Stubb about the Finnish decision to join NATO, the war in Ukraine more broadly and its global ramifications. They break down the reasons behind the dramatic shifts in Swedish and Finnish public opinion, what a successful application would mean for the balance of force between NATO and Russia, and the likelihood of Turkish opposition scuppering their chances of membership. They talk more widely about NATO policy toward Ukraine, looking at how Western powers should respond to different scenarios. They also ask whether cracks are showing in NATO's unity. They discuss global perceptions of the war and of Western policy, as an economic crisis partly fuelled by the war looms. They also look at why some leaders in the Global South have distanced themselves from the West's efforts to isolate Russia and even blame Western sanctions as much as Russia's aggression for fuel and food price hikes. For more on the war in Ukraine, check out Crisis Group's extensive analysis on our Ukraine country page and read our latest commentary, 'Why Türkiye's Hindrance of NATO's Nordic Expansion Will Likely Drag On'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elisabeth Braw and Daniella Peled examine Israel's fifth election in four years, Russia's warnings to Lithuania and the state of Sweden and Finland's Nato bids. Plus: the enduring power of the love letter and we look back at Lord Mountbatten's resignation as governor-general of India in 1948.

A climate of mistrust toward Turkey, which has been prominent in the halls of Congress, has now spread and taken hold across Washington, DC. This is particularly notable following Ankara's veto over Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bid, its decision to launch a new incursion into Syria, its relations with Russia, and its dangerous escalation of tensions with Greece. Lena Argiri, the DC Correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company, joins Thanos Davelis from Washington, DC to break down this climate of mistrust, and look at where Turkey's aggressive and escalating rhetoric against Greece fits in the broader picture.Read Lena Argiri's latest analysis in Kathimerini (in Greek): Η Τουρκία δοκιμάζει τις αντοχές των ΗΠΑYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:PM: Greeks are absolutely safeBritish Museum suggests a ‘sharing arrangement' of Parthenon sculpturesThere is a ‘deal to be done' with Greece over Parthenon Marbles, says British Museum chairman George Osborne

Turkey is planning a new military operation in northern Syria. President Erdogan has said the incursion is intended to combat PKK/YPG “terrorists” and will facilitate the “voluntary” transfer of Syrian refugees back to their homeland. At the same time, Ankara has blocked Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bids on grounds that the Nordic states provide support to the outlawed Kurdish militants. As Russia is distracted by the invasion of Ukraine and America is bogged down by the tranche of sanctions imposed on Moscow, Erdogan, it seems, is seizing a window of opportunity to advance Turkish interests in its war-torn neighbour and across the world. In this week's episode of The New Arab Voice, we explore Erdogan's rationale for launching a new military incursion in Syria and examine what impact this operation will have on the Turkish electorate, Syrian refugees and the Kurds. We speak with foreign policy experts Steven Cook (@stevenacook), based in Washington, and Ömer Özkizilcik (@OmerOzkizilcik), based in Ankara, about Turkey's proposed incursion. We also discuss the fate of the Kurds in Syria and Iraq with freelance reporter Dana Taib Menmy (@danataibmenmy). This podcast is written and produced by Rosie McCabe (@RosieMcCabe3). Theme music by Omar al-Fil (@elepheel). Other music by Blue Dot Sessions.To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TheNewArabVoice or email hugo.goodridge@alaraby.co.uk. 

We discuss the revelations from the congressional hearings into the US Capitol insurrection. Plus: Turkey's conditions for Sweden and Finland's Nato membership bids, France's parliamentary elections and an art roundup.

Hadley Gamble, Anchor for CNBC's Capital Connection from Abu Dhabi, discusses US President Joe Biden's upcoming trip to the Middle East; why Saudi-Israel normalization may be a ‘matter of time'; the fate of the Iran nuclear deal; why Turkey is holding out on Sweden and Finland's NATO bids; the global food crisis and the consequences of the Ukraine war; and some good news trends in regional markets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will the West be able to find unity in its dealings with Russia? How far Turkey can go with its unaccommodating approach to both refugee flows and Sweden and Finland's Nato applications before it faces a backlash. Plus: the most ridiculous things you can declare a political victory. 

As Russia bullies and blisters Ukraine, two small but pivotal Nordic nations are getting belligerent treatment from Turkey as they attempt to join the security alliance NATO in the quest for a safer world. It should come as no surprise that Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is putting his own interests ahead of both human lives and the interests of the people of Turkey by thuggishly opposing Sweden and Finland's NATO membership.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavasolgu sent a clear message to his American counterpart Antony Blinken during their meeting in New York. That Turkiye's security concerns had to be addressed regarding Sweden and Finland's bid to join NATO. Ankara accuses both Nordic nations of harboring suspected terrorists and refusing to repatriate them to Turkey. During their discussion, they also discussed a weapons agreement in which Turkiye will buy dozens of new F-16 fighter jets as well as modification equipment for its existing fleet. Both Cavasoglu and Blinken reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. So, are Turkiye and the United States beginning to work out their long-standing differences? Will the two allies' differences over Sweden's and Finland's NATO bids be resolved? Guests: Michael Doran Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute Oguz Celikkol Former Turkish Ambassador

We begin this episode in Ukraine where Russia says more than 1700 Ukrainian soldiers have left the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. In the US the suspect in the deadly Buffalo shooting is expected in court today. The CDC and Massachusetts health officials are investigating a case of monkeypox. Turkey isn't happy with Sweden and Finland's NATO application - we'll tell you why. And finally, shareholders say no to JP Morgan CEO's bonus.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

We ask whether Turkey can block Finland's Nato bid, hear what lurks beneath the surface of some of Helsinki's famed bunkers, and hear how Finland's treasured buckets could save your life. This week's show was presented by Mark B. Odom and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 19 May 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Turkey-Sweden-Finland intro and wrap.

Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, Senior National Security Analyst, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Thursday about President Biden endorsing Sweden, Finland's NATO bid. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor pledges $1.5 billion for medical manufacturing, Turkey says no to Sweden and Finland's Nato membership bid, Rugby star returns to the Wallabies.

We begin with a deal between the FDA and baby formula maker, Abbott Nutrition to ease a nationwide recall. Plus, we'll tell you when the FDA is expected to approve Pfizer's Covid-19 boosters for kids 5 to 11. We're also hearing more from the families of the victims in a mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. Meanwhile, we'll detail what we're learning about the Biden administration's move to ease some Trump-era restrictions on Cuba. Lastly, we'll explain why Turkey is threatening to block Sweden and Finland's NATO bids. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

It's been a deadly weekend of gun violence in the US - we'll bring you the details. Finland's parliament begins debating this morning on whether to join NATO, spurred on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, as officials there claim Russian forces are suffering significant losses. President Joe Biden will make his first trip to Asia later this week, as North Korea's recent nuclear vow looms. And we'll tell you why Jason Momoa got in some hot water. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In the early morning hours of May 14, Russia cut off electric supplies to Finland, following a Thursday announcement from Finnish president and prime minister that they will hasten Finland's NATO membership application "without delay." Today, Sweden announced its intent to join NATO after a long history of neutralism.

Amid the gloom of war, Ukraine's Eurovision win has lifted spirits, with a decisive win for the Kalush Orchestra, with their entry 'Stefania'. The group has just released the video of their song, filmed among the ruins of Irpin and Bucha. Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney also looks to Finland, which has formally formally confirmed its intention to join NATO in light of Russia's war against Ukraine, and a Brexit row has blocked Sinn Fein - off the back of a historic election win - from appointing a First Minister for Northern Ireland.

Today, we start with Russia responding to Finland's NATO plan, Hungary's prime minister refusing to ban imports of Russian oil, an update on the nationwide shortage of baby formula, and North Korea's nationwide lockdown. Finally, we end the week with a New York judge ordering  Donald Trump to pay 110 thousand dollars in contempt fees. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WaPo: Russia responds to Finland's NATO plan with threats of retaliation NPR: One man stands between Europe and a ban on Russian oil: Hungary's Viktor Orban AP News: Parents swap, sell baby formula as Biden focuses on shortage AP News: North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown Axios: New York judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 in civil contempt fines

Ukrainian aid stalls in the Senate and Russia reacts to Finland's NATO plans  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Covid-19 complacency so says the former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The Nazi Treasure Trove hunters may have found buried gold in Poland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 complacency so says the former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The Nazi Treasure Trove hunters may have found buried gold in Poland.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 complacency so says the former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The Nazi Treasure Trove hunters may have found buried gold in Poland.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 complacency so says the former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The Nazi Treasure Trove hunters may have found buried gold in Poland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US futures are lower across the board though the magnitude is less extreme vs Europe, ES -0.6%, Euro Stoxx 50 -2.5%DXY has climbed to a fresh YTD peak, amid broad FX pressure ex-JPY which is supported on haven premiumAs such, core debt has continued to lift with accompanying yields retreating further; US curve flattening pre-supplyCrude is pressured but off lows following the Russian Kremlin on Finland's NATO bid and N. Korea firing a possible ballistic missileLooking ahead, highlights include US IJC & PPI, Banxico, OPEC OMR and Supply from the USRead the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 12th, 2022. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in our app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Frank Radosevich

For the last century, Finland has walked a diplomatic tightrope between East and West. A former Russian imperial holding and Soviet target, the independent nordic nation boasts a free market economy, EU membership, and regional defense partnerships. Yet, Finland has previously stopped short of formally joining NATO, the West's major military alliance–maintaining a pragmatic policy of forced neutrality along its 800-mile border with Russia. That is, until Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine. How does a country survive the threat of Russian aggression? Ray Suarez talks with Henri Vanhanen, advisor to the Finnish National Coalition Party, about his country's recent pivot toward NATO membership–both in parliament and the polls–and what it could mean for the future of international security.  Featuring: Henri Vanhanen, foreign policy and EU advisor for the Finland National Coalition Party Ray Suarez, co-host of WorldAffairs Finland 101, by Ray Suarez Maybe you've noticed how often Finland comes up during the Ukraine coverage, and wondered why? Here's a quick little history…a thousand pages in a few seconds. For centuries, the Finns have had to thread their way, as a people, through the conflicts of other big powers in their part of the world. Ethnically and linguistically distinct…they're not their Swedish neighbors to the west or their Russian neighbors to the east…but they had to fend off both to remain themselves. For centuries Finland was fought for, or fought over, by Russians and Swedes. As the 20thcentury began, Finland was part of Czarist Russia…then the Czar abdicated and the Empire collapsed. The Finns flirted with Communism, and with monarchy, before becoming a republic with a new president in 1919. Josef Stalin wanted Finland back for the USSR. The Soviets invaded, shortly after the Nazis bulldozed Poland in 1939. The Finns fought back ferociously. They inflicted heavy casualties. The Soviets eventually recognized Finland's independence, signed a peace treaty, and permanently seized about a tenth of Finland's territory, incorporating it into the USSR. The Finns would remain independent, somewhat free of Soviet domination after the Second World War, but that freedom came at a cost. Finland gave up more territory, and population, and diplomatic freedom of movement. The country lived in a gray area between east and west during the Cold War. Its status even got a dismissive name…Finlandization, used to describe a forced neutrality, an expensive freedom.  Finland had a market economy, democratically elected governments, freedom of speech, and growing prosperity….all the while staying aloof from the expanding European Union, and certainly NATO, the western military alliance. When the Soviet Union collapsed, much as Czarist Russia did, Finland had an escape hatch… denounced its earlier treaties, joined the EU, adopted the Euro, but remained outside NATO, sharing an eight hundred mile border with the Russian Federation.

In this week's podcast we look at the politics of deciding to join Nato, round up the week's major stories, and ask if you can grow your own vegetables in Finland. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, the producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 17 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News