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Job growth: Which European regions are rising fastest?
Published on 24/10/2025 - 14:17 GMT+2 The EU region with the highest employment rate is the archipelago of Åland in Finland (86.4%). This small Swedish-speaking community in the Baltic Sea leads the latest Eurostat release on jobs, closely...
Kansas City invited to bring Halloween candy to 3-year-old Tucker Langford
The Kansas City community can once again rally around 3-year-old Tucker Langford, the Northland boy whose story has touched thousands across the metro.Two weeks ago, firefighters, police officers, bikers, and families filled Metro North Crossing...
Christmas around the corner!
Now it’s getting closer, and before we know it, Christmas will be here again. When you live in a warm country like Thailand, you don’t have to think about warm winter clothes, but it can still feel wonderful to slip into something cozy – why not a...
Vasa News: Pancake breakfast is Saturday in Vasa
The Vasa Museum will hold its annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, October 25. Serving will be from 9-11 a.m. at the Lutheran Center in Vasa. Expect sausage, juice, coffee, and warm fellowship, too! The proceeds will be used to restore...
‘It’s only going to get worse’ – Irish teen girl delivers passionate warning against mass immigration
A 15-year-old Irish girl, Kaiden McKenna, an active boxer in her hometown of Castleblayney, delivered a moving speech against mass immigration earlier this week. In the video, she describes her fear of taking public transportation and simply going...
Isak may miss Premier League match
FOOTBALL – LIVERPOOL will likely be without striker Alexander Isak, manager Arne Slot said, when they travel to Brentford today looking to turn around their three-game Premier League losing streak. The Sweden striker is “not too bad” but is a...
Portugal Cancels ALL Work-Seeking Visa Appointments Effective Immediately
As of October 23rd, 2025, due to the introduction of Law No. 61/2025 which fundamentally changes the way that Portugal handles immigration, the Portuguese government has canceled all appointments for work-seeking visas. The Law was announced...
How the Moomins came to life, as Soviet bombs fell on Helsinki
In the autumn of 1944, a cash-strapped Finnish illustrator called Tove Jansson was viewing a top-floor apartment in central Helsinki when the air raid sirens cut through the silence, followed by the angry chatter of flak cannons. “I stood silently...
Candela to demo P-12 foiling electric ferry in Washington D.C.
Written by Nick Blenkey Photo: Candela Marine Technology Sweden’s Candela Technology will next week demonstrate its P-12 foiling electric ferry on the Potomac River, giving Washingtonians a chance to experience the electric vessel flying on its...
Livewire: 12 of the Best Concerts to Catch Through Early November in Cleveland
FRI 10/24 Mania: The ABBA Tribute Each month seems to bring with it another tribute to the influential Swedish pop act ABBA. Tonight at 7:30, Mania swings into town to perform ABBA songs at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. 1201 East Market St.,...
NordVPN vs. Mullvad: These Privacy-Focused VPNs Have Key Differences in Cost and Streaming
NordVPN and Mullvad are two of the most privacy-forward virtual private network providers on the market. But Nord is more like a summer blockbuster with mass appeal, while Mullvad is an indie film catering to a niche audience. Nord is a versatile...
Brentford vs Liverpool Predictions, Picks & Odds for Saturday's Premier League Match
Photo By - Imagn Images. Alexander Isak. Liverpool have regrouped after losing four games in a row and managed to beat Frankfurt in spectacular fashion during the Champions League window. I see them bouncing back in the Premier League as well, as...
Commentary: From Latter-day Saint to Catholic saint? The incredible spiritual journey of a mystical Utah native.
A century ago, my northern Utah hometown was a tough place. Even Chicago gangster Al Capone reportedly said Ogden’s infamous 25th Street was too lawless for his liking. The area also teemed, however, with prominent and devout Latter-day Saint...
The secret diary of .. Labour Weekend
John Tamihere Well, Te Pāti Māori seems to be ticking along very nicely, so it’s nice to take the Labour Weekend holiday as an opportunity to roll up my sleeves, get into the old DIY ethic which has always served our people well, and work hard to...
15 beautiful places to visit in Europe this fall
Insanely diverse, Europe’s beauty constantly comes as a surprise. Where else on earth, after all, can you go from puffing volcanoes to wave-whipped ocean, Alpine peaks to Arctic islands, white-sand beaches to shimmering blue glaciers, vine-strewn,...
Last chance for young professionals from select countries to be considered for LMIA-exempt work permits under International Experience Canada in 2025
If you wish to be considered for an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025, your window to submit a candidate profile is closing. Eligible foreign youth (aged 18–35 or 18–30) from participating countries must submit a profile...
National champion Geoffrey on the wonderful world of radio direction finding
INJURING a knee isn’t something you might associate with an amateur radio direction finding competition, but then again, you may not have realised just how competitive the events can be. Sustaining this particular injury whilst in Germany in 2007...
Norse Atlantic expands European routes to Thailand for winter 2025/2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes five new Norse Atlantic Airways routes from the UK, Sweden, and Norway to Bangkok and Phuket. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has welcomed the launch of five new direct...
10 Unassuming Restaurants in Wisconsin To Add to Your Dining Bucket List
With its culture of supper clubs and butter burgers, there's no shortage of simple, old-school dining to be found around the beloved Badger State. Beyond the most popular diners and burger joints, here are a few more unassuming restaurants that...