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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eurovision Winner JJ Praises Finland - One Fact Came as a Surprise

2025 Eurovision winner JJ, also known as Johannes Pietsch, expresses his delight about Finland while participating in the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu to select the country's Eurovision representative.

Feb 28 • 16:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The UMK final approaches - IS follows

The final of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), which determines Finland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, is set to take place this Saturday in Tampere.

Feb 28 • 14:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP Rep Massie joins Democrats in opposition to US Iran strikes

Republican Representative Thomas Massie opposes U.S. military strikes on Iran, joining Democrats in calling for Congressional approval of any military action.

Feb 28 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM CONTINUES ⟩ Vanilla Ninja, who shone at the Chilean singing competition, has fallen even further in the Eurovision odds

Following the announcement of Estonia's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, the country's position in the betting odds has deteriorated.

Feb 28 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is what all UMK performances look like – one performance mesmerized the Nokia Arena

The selection of Finland's Eurovision representative took place in Tampere, showcasing the performances of seven artists competing in UMK.

Feb 28 • 13:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Erika Vikman's Outfit Made the Public Go Crazy

Erika Vikman, last year's UMK winner and Finland's Eurovision representative, made headlines with her striking pink outfit at the UMK final in Tampere.

Feb 28 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Candidate List in Reykjanesbær Confirmed

The Independence Party's candidate list for the upcoming elections in Reykjanesbær has been confirmed by the party's representative council.

Feb 28 • 11:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Today, the UMK winner and Finland's Eurovision representative will be revealed – join the exciting final day

The final of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) to select Finland's Eurovision representative is happening today, with a live broadcast scheduled from Tampere.

Feb 28 • 10:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Representative María Elvira Salazar celebrated Donald Trump's statements about Cuba: "They are cornered"

Republican representative María Elvira Salazar praised Donald Trump's recent comments on Cuba, expressing confidence in the imminent fall of the Cuban government led by Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Feb 28 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What Cristian Bragarnik, Eduardo Coudet's representative, said about River's interest: 'Di Carlo wrote to me...'

Cristian Bragarnik has confirmed that River Plate is interested in Eduardo Coudet as a potential replacement for Marcelo Gallardo as coach, with initial contact already made.

Feb 28 • 01:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is preparing for appointment of special representative on Belarus

President Zelenskyy announced plans for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry to appoint a special representative for Belarus to enhance engagement and representation of Ukrainian interests in the region.

Feb 27 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe Criticism from Kokoomus Politicians Regarding Sdp's Razmyar's Tax Increase Speeches

A Kokoomus party representative criticizes Sdp's approach to economic adjustment through tax increases, labeling it unrealistic.

Feb 27 • 11:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Who is the Možemo! member who published the insults directed at Dina Dogan?

During a heated session of Zagreb's City Assembly, Možemo! representative Matko Dujmović shared a video on Instagram containing an insult directed at opposition representative Dina Dogan.

Feb 27 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jutta Larm exploded at a customer service representative – now she tells how the situation unfolded

Jutta Larm shares her personal experiences and reflections in a recent interview, discussing laughter, meditation, and her emotional moments.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Electricity Company's Customer Service Representative Talks About a Sad Phenomenon – 'They Cry on the Phone'

A customer service representative from a Finnish electricity company describes her experiences with distressed customers overwhelmed by high electricity bills amid a difficult financial climate.

Feb 27 • 03:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett for Texas Senate, declaring 'vote for my sister'

Cardi B publicly endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Texas Senate, urging her followers to vote for Crockett as a representative who will fight for community rights.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Donzelli: “No coup de main on the electoral law, now talks with the opposition”

Fratelli d'Italia representative Donzelli insists there will be no abrupt changes to the electoral law and emphasizes the importance of dialogue with the opposition.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates former sales representative and lawyer for alleged fraud that caused R$ 2.5 million loss to the agricultural industry

The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Unknown arsonist set fire to a car belonging to a local representative in Hluboká nad Vltavou. The motivation could have been political.

An unknown arsonist set fire to the car of a local council member in Hluboká nad Vltavou, potentially motivated by political reasons.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"ZDF Magazin Royale": Police Union Representative Against Böhmermann

A police union representative has sued ZDF over satirical remarks made by Jan Böhmermann on his show, which he claims demean him and falsely associate him with extremism.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

12 Years of Occupation: How Russia Turned Crimea into Its Military Base

An interview with Olha Kuryško, the Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in Crimea, discusses the dire state of Crimea under Russian occupation, highlighting the collapse of civil healthcare and the increase in political oppression since 2014.

Feb 26 • 17:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: A Democratic Official Calls for Donald Trump's Hearing

A Democratic representative has requested that Donald Trump be summoned to testify before a House Committee investigating the Epstein case.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"I will not be intimidated." An opposition representative and critic of the town hall in Hluboká had his car set on fire

An opposition representative in Hluboká, Czech Republic, had his car set on fire as a form of intimidation for his criticism of the local government.

Feb 26 • 14:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Coudet spoke: “I swear by my children that no one from River has contacted me, nor my representative”

Eduardo Coudet, the coach of Deportivo Alavés, firmly denied any contact from River Plate regarding a potential coaching position.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is Pekka Haavisto Resigning from Parliament? Live Broadcast at 3 PM

Green Party MP Pekka Haavisto will announce whether he needs to resign from Parliament due to his new role as the UN's Special Representative for Sudan during a press conference today.

Feb 26 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto's Surprise Press Conference - Watch Live at 14:55

Finnish MP Pekka Haavisto is holding a press conference regarding current affairs after being appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special representative to Sudan.

Feb 26 • 12:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Detailed Report: Prime Minister 'Does Not Assume Return of Futenma Base' in Upper House Representative Questions

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed confidence in the passage of the initial budget for the new fiscal year while stating that the return of the US Futenma Air Station in Okinawa is not expected.

Feb 26 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Seminarian Who Is Challenging Texas Theocracy

Democratic State Representative James Talarico is leading a significant opposition against the imposition of the Ten Commandments in Texas public schools, positioning himself as a pivotal figure against American religious right movements.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

US, Jamieson Greer: "We will proceed with tariffs, we have a precise plan and will punish those who oppose"

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses the commitment to tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations with the EU.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Global Tariffs’ Only 15% for Some Countries? Grier: Higher Tariffs if Trade Agreements are Not Fulfilled

Jamie Grier from the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced plans to impose higher tariffs for certain countries, with a potential increase to over 15% if trade agreements are violated.

Feb 25 • 22:35 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Trump to hike tariffs to 15 percent ‘where appropriate,’ U.S. trade rep says

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to increase global tariffs from 10% to 15% where deemed appropriate, according to Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Feb 25 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tariff may exceed 15% for some countries, says US trade representative

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that import tariffs for certain countries could surpass the promised 15% by Donald Trump, while maintaining that tariffs on Chinese products will not increase further.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Axed Biennale artist to take not one but two huge installations to Venice

Khaled Sabsabi, who was initially dismissed as Australia's representative for the Venice Biennale, will now showcase two major installations at the event with curator Michael Dagostino.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Možemo member released a video with insults, Dogan claims: 'This is an old recording, it was not directed at him'

A Zagreb city assembly session was marked by sharp debates where a video featuring insulting remarks by a representative was released, igniting further political controversy.

Feb 25 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Airports Have a New Press Representative

M. Jaugelavičius has been appointed as the new press representative for Lithuanian Airports, taking charge of media relations and external communications.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Employees of this company earned almost 10 thousand euros in hand salary in January: what business is it engaged in?

Transocean Lithuania, a representative of the Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express, reported an average pre-tax salary of 15,900 euros for its employees in January, translating to about 9,600 euros after taxes.

Feb 25 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Donald Trump: The 5 Highlights from His State of the Union Address

In his lengthiest State of the Union address, Donald Trump highlighted key moments and figures, notably staying silent on a potential strike against Iran, while criticisms from Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar added tension.

Feb 25 • 08:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Blacks Are Not Monkeys": A Democratic Official Expelled from Congress During Trump’s State of the Union Speech

Democratic representative Al Green was expelled from Congress while protesting during Trump’s State of the Union address by holding a sign that read 'Blacks Are Not Monkeys'.

Feb 25 • 06:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dramatic Situation at the Start of Trump's Speech - Democratic Representative Thrown Out

During President Trump's State of the Union address, Texas Democratic Representative Al Green was removed from the chamber for protesting his remarks.

Feb 25 • 03:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AOC, Mamdani urge illegal immigrant parents to sign kids up for free pre-K

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are encouraging parents, regardless of immigration status, to enroll their children in free preschool programs.

Feb 25 • 00:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lamborghini-Gilli’, Returning Home in a Real Lamborghini

South Korean short track national representative Kim Gilli, nicknamed ‘Lamborghini-Gilli’, returned home in a Lamborghini Urus after winning three medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 25 • 00:17 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

With Boulerice eyeing Quebec politics, NDP’s orange wave becomes a drought

The departure of NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, the party's only representative in Quebec, signals a significant decline in NDP support in the province since their peak in 2011.

Feb 24 • 21:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Confession from the female representative of a gold bullion purchasing company: 'I was picked up at a cafe, and that person... '

A listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange faces a significant loss exceeding 1.3 billion yen due to the theft of gold bullion in a recent transaction.

Feb 24 • 21:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Baturina underwent examinations, the news Dalić was waiting for has arrived

Croatian representative Martin Baturina received positive medical news regarding his injury, alleviating concerns for both his club and national team coach Zlatko Dalić.

Feb 24 • 18:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

British Politicians Will Release Andrew Documents

Members of the British parliament are supporting the release of documents concerning the appointment of former Prince Andrew as a trade representative.

Feb 24 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Whose mother is a famous actress? Test how well you know this year's UMK artists

Iltalehti presents a quiz testing knowledge on this year's UMK artists ahead of the final for Finland's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Feb 24 • 17:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuania presents a protest note to Russia over ongoing attacks on Ukraine

Lithuania has delivered a protest note to a representative of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius, condemning Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine amid recent attacks.

Feb 24 • 16:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic representative identifies himself as one of this year's State of the Union designated survivors

Rep. Mike Thompson declared himself as a designated survivor during the State of the Union address, emphasizing accountability for certain government actions while sending a guest to represent him.

Feb 24 • 16:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fake Bell Canada rep scams Ontario resident into sending money to U.S. bank

An Ontario resident was scammed by a fraudster posing as a Bell Canada representative, resulting in significant financial loss through manipulated wire transfers to a US bank.

Feb 24 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The EU reduces Russia's diplomatic mission in Brussels to 40 people

The European Union has announced a reduction of Russia's diplomatic mission in Brussels to just 40 members, as stated by the EU's foreign affairs representative, Kaja Kallasa.

Feb 24 • 15:05 UTC

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