The parade, themed “Strong Together in the Baltic Sea,” will feature a review ceremony at Tammisaari’s central field at noon, followed by a march along Raaseporintie. The programme also includes an air display, a jazz concert, and an equipment exhibition at Stallörinpuisto, with free admission for all attendees.

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In a Facebook post, Múte B. Egede (Inuit Ataqatigiit) responded to Rubio’s remarks during a congressional hearing, where the senator described Greenland as “a part of Denmark—for now,” according to Reuters. Egede affirmed that such statements change nothing.

“Greenland’s future is decided by us in Greenland. That is how it has been, how it is now, and how it will remain,” Egede wrote. He stressed that ongoing talks between Greenland, Denmark, and the US—including on security and defence—continue “constructively and with respect for all parties, as is proper among allies.”

Egede did not elaborate on the substance of the negotiations but urged maintaining the current course of dialogue.

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The child’s father, who asked to remain anonymous, told the newspaper his son climbed onto a central traffic island and picked up the weapon. “I’ve never held a gun before, but my gut told me this wasn’t a toy. It was heavy,” he said. His immediate priority was to remove his child from the scene as quickly as possible.

Both the revolver and the axe were left unattended in plain view, according to the father, who did not know whether the firearm was loaded. “The idea that something like this could be so accessible to a child is terrifying,” he said. “I keep thinking about what could have happened if it had been loaded and a child mistook it for a toy. Those nightmares won’t leave me.”

Police confirmed to Dagbladet that officers recovered a functional handgun and an axe from the location. Operations manager Christer Martinsen of the Oslo Police District said the weapon “could have been operational,” though investigators have not yet determined how long it had been abandoned or who left it there.

A formal case has been opened, though Martinsen acknowledged such investigations often yield limited results. “The important thing is that no one was harmed and the weapon is no longer on the street,” he said.

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The proposal follows THL’s latest youth nutrition study, which found that one in six underage boys exceeds safe daily caffeine limits—defined as less than 3 mg per kilogram of body weight. Among girls of the same age, 9 percent surpassed the threshold. For those consuming energy drinks, nearly 80 percent of their caffeine intake came directly from these products.

Susanna Raulio, THL’s research manager, warned that excessive energy drink consumption is linked to elevated blood pressure, heart palpitations, dental problems, sleep disturbances, psychological symptoms, and perceived poor health. “We’ve also seen connections to headaches, stomach pain, and stress,” she said.

The study revealed that 67 percent of 12- to 20-year-olds drink energy drinks at least occasionally, with 42 percent consuming them weekly. Among regular users, one in four admitted drinking too much, while 70 percent reported some degree of dependence—a trend Raulio called “alarming.”

Energy drink use has surged particularly among girls: weekly consumption by 15-year-old girls sextupled between 2014 and 2022. Boys, however, tend to drink larger quantities. Many minors also replace meals with energy drinks, creating a cycle of poor sleep, skipped breakfasts, and further reliance on the beverages.

THL previously recommended restricting sales to under-15s, but Raulio said voluntary measures have failed. “Usage has grown so significantly that we now need a legal ban,” she stated, noting that retailers have also called for clearer regulations to avoid inconsistent enforcement.

The study, conducted in 22 municipalities during the 2024–2025 school year, surveyed students in grades 7–9 and first- and second-year upper-secondary programs.

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Goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen was the standout performer, earning a perfect 10 for his display. Right-back Rasmus Nissen Kristensen and midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg each received a 7, while defender Oliver Provstgaard was rated 6.

The remaining outfield players fared poorly, with Andreas Christensen, Joakim Mæhle, Mathias Jensen, Adam Daghim, Joachim Andersen, William Osula, and Victor Froholdt all given a 4. Forwards Patrick Dorgu and Rasmus Højlund were the lowest-rated outfield players, each scoring just 2.

Substitutes Albert Grønbæk, Kasper Høgh, and Lucas Høgsberg were not rated, while manager Brian Riemer received a 4.

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The coalition agreement, unveiled Wednesday, directs a portion of the funding toward accelerated learning programs for students lagging in core subjects like mathematics, with extra teaching hours led by experienced instructors. The government also pledged to recruit more teachers, including retired educators and career-changers through streamlined “merit teacher” qualifications.

However, the five-billion-kroner annual budget must be shared across primary schools, after-school programs, kindergartens, and other initiatives—a reduction from the seven billion or more proposed by individual parties during the campaign. Andreas Rasch-Christensen, a leading education researcher at VIA University College, called the funding “a significant amount, but stretched thin,” adding that “some of the air went out of the balloon” when the final figures were announced.

The plan includes a “family package” for students with excessive absences—defined as missing more than 10 percent of school days—assigning a dedicated “family ambassador” to coordinate support between schools, social services, and households. Over one in five primary-school students currently meet that absenteeism threshold, per DR.

Private and independent schools will face pressure to enroll more students with special needs, though the agreement does not specify how this will be enforced. The document also omits any mention of inclusion policies, a notable absence given pre-election debates.

Gordon Ørskov Madsen, chair of the Danish Union of Teachers, welcomed efforts to draw retired teachers back into classrooms, noting that 40,000 trained educators currently work outside the public school system. “There’s huge potential if we create the right conditions,” he said, urging broader reforms to attract both new and experienced teachers.

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Defence minister Antti Häkkänen confirmed discussions took place this week with the commander of France’s armed forces regarding the proposal. Finland will now gather further information and continue dialogue with France to clarify which other nations may take part and the extent of France’s commitments. Decisions are expected after the summer or in early autumn, likely in consultation with parliament.

Häkkänen described nuclear deterrence as a “critical component of Europe’s defence capability,” acting as a significant deterrent against potential Russian aggression. While NATO and the US currently provide Europe’s primary nuclear shield, France aims to enhance regional security through its own initiative. The country announced plans in March to increase its stockpile of nuclear warheads—currently at 290—over the coming years.

Former defence minister Antti Kaikkonen noted France’s unique position as one of the world’s few nuclear-armed states, traditionally maintaining strict control over its arsenal. Though France has not integrated its weapons into NATO’s nuclear deterrence, recent months have seen repeated signals of its willingness to expand cooperation with interested nations.

Both officials declined to specify potential forms of collaboration, citing the classified nature of nuclear deterrence planning. Kaikkonen suggested joint exercises as a possible avenue but ruled out the deployment of French nuclear weapons on Finnish soil, aligning with Finland’s policy of prohibiting peacetime nuclear arms on its territory.

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The newly formed government includes 11 women and 10 men among its ministers.

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Vingegaard, who was not present, is currently preparing for the upcoming Tour de France. Locals at the event told DR they missed having him in the town.

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The failure stemmed from a downed router in Bromma, a district of Stockholm, Telenor communications officer Sofia Åberg told Aftonbladet. The company’s own website was also inaccessible during the disruption.

Nearly 1,000 users reported issues to the outage-tracking site Downdetector as of 8:30 p.m. local time.

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