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Germany and Finland investigate a severed data cable through the Baltic Sea

Nov. 18, 2024 13:35 PM EST

HELSINKI (AP) — German and Finland expressed deep concern over the discovery Monday of a severed undersea data cable between the countries through the Baltic Sea, saying it raised suspicions of sabotage and that an investigation was underway. The foreign ministries of the two...

NATO's newest members update their civil preparedness guides for risk of war

Nov. 18, 2024 10:29 AM EST

HELSINKI (AP) — Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sent out updated civil preparedness guides on Monday with instructions how to survive in war. The guides are similar to those in Denmark and...

Dallas Stars will now have lot of time on the ice after their trip to Finland

Nov. 08, 2024 00:31 AM EST

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars played back-to-back games at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, with 11 days and a trip to Finland between them. Now the Stars will be logging plenty of ice time, with 21 games in 44 days through the week before Christmas. “You...

The Panthers' newest lucky charm? They're wearing robes to games, and it's working

Nov. 07, 2024 22:51 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers often show up to work in suits. Until further notice, they're wearing robes. Let's explain: The Stanley Cup champion Panthers got personalized bathrobes for their two-game trip to Finland last week, a gift from the team. They showed up for...

Finland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine

Oct. 31, 2024 15:35 PM EDT

HELSINKI (AP) — Prosecutors in Finland filed charges Thursday over alleged war crimes in 2014 by a combatant who fought against Ukrainian forces in a Russian-backed separatist region of Ukraine. The National Prosecution Authority did not identify the suspect when announcing the...

Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series

Oct. 31, 2024 05:11 AM EDT

The first time Florida coach Paul Maurice went to Finland, he didn’t know a whole lot about the country’s intense love of hockey. He learned. Quickly. “I think one of the real benefits, kind of side benefits for the NHL coaches and players coming over is you get...

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled

Oct. 29, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — For the next few days, the Florida Panthers will have the chance to enjoy some salmon soup whenever they'd like. Chocolates will be consumed. Sauna visits are encouraged. There's talk of jumping into a lake. And sometimes, they'll play hockey. ...

Finland's president calls North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia an escalation

Oct. 29, 2024 11:21 AM EDT

BEIJING (AP) — Finland’s president said North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia represents an escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war that goes against China's own stated position on the conflict, following talks Tuesday with the Chinese president. Finnish President Alexander...

Barkov and the Panthers are cleared for takeoff to Finland after captain returns to lineup

Oct. 29, 2024 00:14 AM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers are cleared for takeoff. The Panthers captain celebrated his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a lower-body injury by scoring his first goal of the season and adding an assist in a 5-2 win over the...

Philippine court jails 17 militants for life for mass kidnapping of tourists

Oct. 21, 2024 11:59 AM EDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court has convicted and sentenced to life 17 Islamic militants for kidnapping for ransom 21 people, including European tourists and Asian workers, from a dive resort in Malaysia more than two decades ago, officials said Monday. The Filipino...