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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

HS: Record number of deportation decisions for convicted criminals

The Finnish Immigration Service, Migri, reported a record number of deportations of foreign nationals convicted of crimes in Finland during the past year, marking an increase of over 30% compared to two years ago.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why is China โ€˜remindingโ€™ its male citizens in Russia about Moscowโ€™s military service law?

The Chinese consulate in Russia has issued a notice informing its male nationals about a new Russian law that mandates military service for foreign men applying for long-term residency.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: From Intelligence Power to Propaganda Tool? Putin Changed the SVR into an Instrument of Disinformation

The article discusses the transformation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) under Putin's regime, from a respected intelligence agency into a tool for state propaganda and disinformation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Russian historian, North Korea specialist Lankov included in Latvia's "black list" at the request of security service

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added historian Aleksei Lankov to its list of undesirable persons based on recommendations from the State Security Service due to concerns over national security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Invitation to Return Home: The Lithuanian Post Issues a New Postage Stamp

A new postage stamp issued by the Lithuanian Post supports the Foreign Ministry's 'Grฤฏลพtu LT' initiative, aimed at assisting Lithuanians living abroad in their return to Lithuania.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Storting has received answers about Jeffrey Epstein

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth-Eide provides responses to parliamentary inquiries regarding the country's foreign service and its relation to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Foreign Ministry requests an extension of the response deadline

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry has requested an extension of the deadline to respond to questions regarding criticisms of the foreign service until March 10.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Language Inspection Received About 60 Complaints in Two Months Regarding Foreigners Who Do Not Speak Lithuanian

Lithuania's Language Inspection reports receiving around 60 complaints in two months about service providers who do not speak Lithuanian, emphasizing the need for public involvement.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Conservative Party and Progress Party disagree on the mandate of the investigation committee

The Conservative Party and the Progress Party in Norway are at odds over the scope of the investigation committee addressing issues related to the Epstein documents.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

'Aid millionaire' and former Jagland advisor are ineligible in the UDI investigation

An investigation into Norway's foreign service is underway following revelations related to Epstein documents, revealing that a key department leader is ineligible due to controversial UD transfers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NCS rejects claims of forex rate manipulation

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that it does not control or manipulate foreign exchange rates for import and export purposes and that rates used are based on the Central Bank of Nigeria's official figures.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs deny fixing forex, say CBN sets rates for imports

The Nigeria Customs Service clarified that it does not set foreign exchange rates for imports, emphasizing that the Central Bank of Nigeria determines these rates.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Meelis Oidsalu: The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's reassuring tone does not match Russia's military preparations

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's recent security report suggests that Russia is able to enhance its military capabilities while remaining engaged in the conflict in Ukraine, contradicting the narrative that President Putin is exhausting his resources in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Problematic revolving door practice in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

The article discusses concerns over the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' revolving door practice, potentially blurring the lines between politics and civil service.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Forbidden Stories: Details of Russian Influence Networks After the Founder of Wagner's Departure

A new report reveals the reorganization of Russian influence networks in Africa and Latin America following the departure of Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, with control shifting to the Russian foreign intelligence service.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Courier companies will be able to obtain Authorized Economic Operator certification

The National Customs Service of Ecuador has begun the certification process for courier companies to become Authorized Economic Operators (OEA) as part of enhancing foreign trade operations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The head of the intelligence services calls for greater operational freedom to address threats

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has emphasized the need for greater operational freedom to combat hybrid threats from Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Russia: Wadephul demands withdrawal of the DAAD ban

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has sharply criticized Russia's designation of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as an undesirable organization and called for its immediate reversal.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Report: Russia has adopted a new name for Finland and the Baltic countries

A report by Estonia's foreign intelligence service indicates that Russia is increasing its military capabilities while also adopting new terminologies for neighboring nations including Finland.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Estonian foreign intelligence: Russia's line towards the West has changed

According to Estonia's foreign intelligence service, Russia is pretending to be willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine while maintaining hostile views towards the West, particularly the U.S.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

NTL in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports investigation of foreign service

The NTL union in Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for an independent investigation to enhance public trust in the foreign service's work.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Trade Union Supports Investigation After Epstein Revelations

The trade union is backing a potential investigation into the foreign service, advocating for inquiry into broader structural issues as well.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Kenya FM to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine

Kenya's foreign minister plans to visit Moscow in response to the recruitment of Kenyans for military service in Ukraine under false pretenses for lucrative jobs.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Barth Eide: โ€“ A mistake I regret strongly

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide publicly acknowledged and apologized for violating impartiality rules regarding his sonโ€™s internship at the Paris embassy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Espen Barth Eide regrets error about impartiality

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide admits to a mistake regarding the impartiality rules after his son applied for an internship in the foreign service.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russia is developing massive drone units near Estonia

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service warns that Russia is forming large-scale military drone units across all branches of its armed forces as part of a military reform.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Rosin: The Russian economy has become very vulnerable to every new sanction package

Kaupo Rosin from Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Russia's economy is in a poor state and is increasingly vulnerable to sanctions despite its attempts to project strength.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Estonian Intelligence: The Bottom of the Russian 'Food Chain' Knows What's Really Going On

Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service head Kaupo Rosin claims Russia is stalling negotiations with Washington without genuine collaboration.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Estonia: Russia plans military reinforcement as it worries about European rearmament

Estonia's foreign intelligence service reports that Russia is not planning an immediate military attack on NATO states but is focusing on rebuilding its forces amid Europe's intensified rearmament efforts.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Storting will establish an independent investigative committee following Epstein revelations

Norway's Storting is set to establish an independent investigative committee to address serious allegations connected to the foreign service and political environment following the Epstein revelations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russia has increased artillery shell production 17 times since the onset of war

Russia has significantly ramped up its artillery shell production, increasing it by over 17 times since the beginning of the war, according to the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Kaupo Rosin: Now is the right time to press the pedal and increase pressure on Russia

Kaupo Rosin, the head of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service, argues that the current state of Russia's economy indicates that sanctions are effective and that it is now the right moment to intensify pressure on Russia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

At 22:00 'In the First Studio': Head of Foreign Intelligence Service Kaupo Rosin

The head of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, discusses the current threats posed by Russia on the ETV program 'Esimene Stuudio.'

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Russia does not plan to attack NATO in the near future, considers the Estonian intelligence service

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service reports that while Russia poses a threat, there are no current plans for an immediate attack on NATO member states.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Head of Estonian Intelligence: Russia thinks it can outsmart the US in Ukraine peace talks

The head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, states that Russia believes it can gain time in negotiations with the United States regarding Ukraine, indicating no genuine willingness to collaborate meaningfully with the US.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Read in full: the fresh threat assessment by the Foreign Intelligence Service

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service released its 11th public threat assessment, focusing on external security threats to Estonia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonian Foreign Intelligence: Russia is Building a Huge Drone Army

Estonia's foreign intelligence service reports that Russia is forming massive drone units across all branches of its military to enhance combat and support operations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Rosin: Russia currently has no intention to attack Estonia

Director Kaupo Rosin of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Russia does not plan to attack Estonia in the near future, despite ongoing military aggression in Ukraine.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Estonia must be ready to repel drones across its entire territory in the event of a conflict

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns that Estonia needs to be prepared to counter the threat of mass drone units that Russia is developing as part of its military reform.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russian spies disguised as scientists are trying to restore contacts in the Greater Baltic region

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service warns that the Kremlin is attempting to re-establish influence in the Baltic region using academic tools, particularly after the escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Stรธre: I Do Not Know of Any Toxic Culture in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stรธre does not perceive any toxic culture within the Norwegian foreign service but supports an independent investigation following revelations from the Epstein documents.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

How deep is it really wise to dig?

An independent commission in Norway will investigate the foreign service and ties of Norwegians with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid calls for external scrutiny from opposition parties.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Diplomacy is a balancing act

Norwegian Foreign Service officials are grappling with the fallout from revelations about hidden networks and unethical dealings related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Ukrainians โ€˜fed up with fightingโ€™ โ€“ Budapest

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed that Ukraine's mobilization efforts amount to an 'open manhunt' leading to civilian detentions and forced military service, reflecting a general dissatisfaction among Ukrainians regarding the ongoing conflict.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Western-backed coup in Belarus in the pipeline โ€“ Russian intelligence

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has warned of preparations by Western NGOs for anti-government protests in Belarus ahead of the 2030 presidential election.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Foreign Crew Members on Coastal Vessels Receive 24-Hour Remote Medical Support at Sea

The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is expanding a 24-hour free remote medical support service for foreign crew members on coastal vessels, utilizing advanced maritime communication technology.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Listhaug on Juul's Departure: - It would only be appropriate

Sylvi Listhaug comments on Mona Juul's resignation, stressing the need for a comprehensive investigation into the foreign service.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Gerardo Estrada: 'The UNAM is the freest space in Mexico'

Gerardo Estrada, celebrating his eightieth birthday, reflects on his extensive career in Foreign Service and cultural diffusion, emphasizing the significance of friendship in his professional life and the vibrant community he has built through various gatherings.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

VG: Sp also wants an Epstein investigation โ€“ urges Ap to turn around

The Center Party joins others in calling for an external investigation into the foreign service concerning the Jeffrey Epstein case, as stated by Geir Pollestad.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

VG: Sp also wants Epstein investigation โ€“ asks Ap to turn around

The Center Party (Sp) is joining calls for an external investigation into the foreign service concerning the Jeffrey Epstein case, urging the Labour Party (Ap) to reconsider its stance.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:42 UTC

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