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BELARUS

Lukashenko rejects demand for revote after disputed election

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

Lukashenko has described the protesters as "sheep" being led by foreign influencers. The European Council has scheduled an emergency leaders summit on Wednesday to discuss the crisis.

Finland

UPDATE - TRAFFIC RESTORED

Person killed by Helsinki subway train

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

It happened near the Myllypuro station (in the east of Helsinki).

16 August 2020, Ukraine, Kiev: Protesters march with the historic Belarusian flags outside the Embassy of Belarus during a rally in solidarity with the Belarusian opposition that accuses Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of electoral fraud for receiving over 80 percent of the vote in the presidential election. Photo: Pavlo Gonchar/dpa.

World

Belarus opposition to push for release of detained protesters

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

Criminal charges would be filed Monday over the deaths of two protesters and the violent response of police and the security forces against protesters and prisoners.

Finland

RECESSION

Finnish economy plummeted around 5% in the second quarter

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

The output of the national economy, adjusted for working days, fell by 4.8%.

Finland

FAR-RIGHT RALLY

'White Lives Matter' xenophobic parade in Turku

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

An hour earlier, another demonstration started in the city's Market Square to oppose "racism" and "fascism."

Finland

Government aims to improve security of Finnish mosques and synagogues

The Nomad Today 8/16/20

Increasing threats and vandalism are directed against these facilities, the Ministry of the Interior says.

HANDOUT - 15 August 2020, Portugal, Lisbon: Lyon players celebrate scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final soccer match between Manchester City FC and Olympique Lyonnais at Jose Alvalade Stadium. Photo: Michael Regan/UEFA

Sports

Lyon shock Manchester City 3-1 to set up Munich CL semi

The Nomad Today 8/16/20

Lyon now run into Bayern Munich, who routed Barcelona 8-2 on Friday. The other semi-final Tuesday is between Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig en route to the August 23 final.

15 August 2020, Spain, Palma: Passengers arrive at Palma de Mallorca airport. Germany has declared nearly all of Spain, including the island of Mallorca, as risky areas following a spike of coronavirus cases. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa.

Coronavirus

WHO: Global coronavirus cases top daily high at more than 294,000

The Nomad Today 8/16/20

According to experts, the number of unreported cases is likely much higher.

FILE PHOTO: Anders Tegnell, the state epidemiologist of the Public Health Agency of Sweden speaks during a news conference about the daily update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, in Stockholm, Sweden May 27, 2020. Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Did Sweden's laid-back strategy against the coronavirus succeed?

The Nomad Today 8/15/20

Sweden's laid-back policies in fighting the coronavirus made the news globally. Sceptics of the strict rules applied in many countries around the globe envy the Scandinavian country. But has their…

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Sports

Imperious Bayern humiliate Barcelona 8-2 in Champions League

The Nomad Today 8/15/20

Bayern Munich scored four times in the first half hour. No team has ever scored four goals that early in a Champions League knock-out game.

13 August 2020, Ukraine, Kyiv: People hold signs and placards as they take part in a demonstration outside the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus against the results of the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and to show solidarity with the protests sweeping Belarus in response to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko receiving over 80 percent of the vote in the presidential election. Photo: Ukrinform/dpa.

World

Lukashenko blames foreign countries for Belarus protests

The Nomad Today 8/15/20

He had recently described the demonstrators as unemployed ex-criminals, only stirring up public outrage. EU prepares sanctions against Belarus as protests continue.

Protesters against Fortum and the coal plant in Helsinki. Photo: @Elokapina.

Finland

CLIMATE ACTIVISTS

Controversial Fortum coal plant targeted by protests in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/15/20

German conservationist organization BUND handed over a list signed by over 40,000 people to the Finnish embassy in Berlin, urging Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin to quickly move to…

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Finland

SPECIAL OPERATION

Police to monitor parks in search of young drug users

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

Special operations will be carried out during the next two weekends.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway urges commuters in capital region to wear face masks

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

Many people are as of this coming Monday expected to return to work or school after their summer holidays.

LAPLAND

4 arrested for Tornio bomb attack

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

Police are seeking information on the movements between Tornio and Kemi of a red car that night.

Christopher-Columbus-statue-in-Barcelona.

World

Science exonerates Columbus from spreading syphilis in Europe

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

The scientists also identified pathogens of yaws, an infection of the skin and bones, in DNA samples originating from Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands.

The stone men who guard the entrance to Helsinki's main station, equipped with masks. Photo: VR.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Helsinki puts on the mask

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

The stone men who guard the entrance to the capital's main station have also been equipped with face protection.

HANDOUT - 13 August 2020, Russia, Moscow: An undated picture made available on 13 August 2020 shows vials of the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, developed by the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has financed the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow to develop the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V. Photo: -/Russian Direct Investment Fund via YNA/dpa.

Coronavirus

WHO warns against 'vaccine nationalism' and urges cooperation

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

"This is the kind of market failure that only global solidarity, public sector investment and engagement can solve," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday.

13 August 2020, Ukraine, Kyiv: People take part in a demonstration outside the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus against the results of the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and to show solidarity with the protests sweeping Belarus in response to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko receiving over 80 percent of the vote in the presidential election. Photo: Ukrinform/dpa

World

Released protesters in Belarus report mistreatment

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

About 1,000 of the 7,000 people arrested during protests were reportedly freed on Friday morning. The 27 EU foreign ministers will deliberate on possible sanctions against Belarus.