Nordic States

Official: Turkish Parliament to Approve Finland’s NATO Membership Prior to Elections

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Official: Turkish Parliament to Approve Finland’s NATO Membership Prior to Elections

Turkey’s parliament is “likely” to ratify Finland’s membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) before it closes in mid-April ahead of May elections. Two government officials told Reuters on Thursday. Finnish President Niinist visits Turkey on the 16th. (Reuters/Pascal Rossignol, 2023) ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament is “likely” to ratify Finland’s NATO membership before … Read more

Hungarian ruling party supports NATO accession ratification of two Nordic countries Prime Minister is also concerned | Reuters

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Hungarian ruling party supports NATO accession ratification of two Nordic countries Prime Minister is also concerned | Reuters

On March 1, the Hungarian parliament began deliberations on the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Indicated. FILE PHOTO: Budapest December 2022. REUTERS/Marton Monus [ブダペスト １日 ロイター] – The Hungarian parliament has started deliberations on the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization … Read more

Norwegian police detain Greta temporarily during protest demonstration | Reuters

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Norwegian police detain Greta temporarily during protest demonstration | Reuters

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police during a protest in support of indigenous human rights in the Norwegian capital Oslo on the 1st. FILE PHOTO: Oslo, 2023. REUTERS/Alf Simensen/NTB/via REUTERS OSLO (Reuters) – Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was twice detained by police on Wednesday during a protest in support of … Read more

Russia asks US to answer Reported involvement in Nord Stream explosion | Reuters

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Russia asks US to answer Reported involvement in Nord Stream explosion | Reuters

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on Monday that the United States was responsible for last year’s explosions in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 undersea pipelines that carry natural gas from Russia to Europe. “The US administration needs to comment on all the facts,” he said. FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson … Read more

Angle: Mr. Lula’s “carrot and stick” to the Brazilian military, not easy control | Reuters

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Angle: Mr. Lula’s “carrot and stick” to the Brazilian military, not easy control | Reuters

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Lula has used a “carrot and stick” to establish his authority over the military, even after the attacks on the presidential palace and parliament on Saturday. He is trying to shake off the deep-seated affiliation with former President Bolsonaro. On January 23, Brazilian President Lula (pictured) used a combination of … Read more

US Department of Defense Considers Supplying 150-Kilometer Bomb System to Ukraine | Reuters

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US Department of Defense Considers Supplying 150-Kilometer Bomb System to Ukraine | Reuters

The Pentagon is considering Boeing’s proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap small precision bombs mounted on abundant rockets. FILE PHOTO: This photo was taken near Liapaya, Latvia September 26, 2022. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins [ワシントン ２８日 ロイター] – The Pentagon is considering Boeing’s proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap small precision bombs mounted on rockets, which it … Read more

NATO does not respond to Russia’s nuclear with nuclear = Estonian president | Reuters

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NATO does not respond to Russia’s nuclear with nuclear = Estonian president | Reuters

Estonian President Aral Kalis (pictured left), who is visiting Canada, said on Monday that the only security Ukraine could get is membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which it will take some time but it will eventually come to the rice fields. He also met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right). (2022 REUTERS/Carlos … Read more

Nord Stream gas leak, traces of explosives on site = Sweden | Reuters

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Nord Stream gas leak, traces of explosives on site = Sweden | Reuters

Sweden’s prosecutor’s office released a statement on the 18th, saying traces of explosives were found at the site of a gas leak at the Nord Stream, an undersea pipeline that sends Russian natural gas to Europe. Photographed in Nord Stream, Germany in January and March. (2022 REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke//File Photo) STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s prosecutor’s office … Read more

NATO membership of two Nordic countries, reception times = Secretary General | Reuters

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NATO membership of two Nordic countries, reception times = Secretary General | Reuters

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Finland and Sweden have met Turkey’s demands for NATO membership and that now was the time to welcome the two Nordic countries into NATO. (2022 REUTERS / Pascal Rossignol) [イスタンブール ３日 ロイター] – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that Finland and Sweden have met … Read more

Norway Raises Military Alert Level for Russian Invasion of Ukraine | Reuters

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Norway Raises Military Alert Level for Russian Invasion of Ukraine | Reuters

On the 31st, Norwegian Prime Minister Storre announced that the alert level of the Norwegian army will be increased from 1 November in order to strengthen security after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (2022 REUTERS / Saul Loeb) OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian Prime Minister Storre said Thursday that the country will increase its level of … Read more