News for Finland Israeli Embassy in Finland attacked for 15th timeNeo-Nazis, right-wing extremists vandalize Israeli embassy in Finland over the weekend, 15th time in the last year and a half. Finnish citizens support Jews in PittsburghCitizens from Finland, on tour of Judea and Samaria, express support for the Pittsburgh Jewish community. Hotovely: Two-state solution does not workDeputy FM Hotovely to Finnish counterpart: Two-state solution is not the main issue, Israel expects its friends to support historical truth. Finland to probe troops’ alleged role in the HolocaustFinland will investigate evidence suggesting that soldiers of its army were involved in murdering Jews during the Holocaust. Photo-Essay: 'Compassion has no nationality'The work of Finnish artist-architect Ranier Mahlamäki reflects the depth of Jewish history and succeeds in evoking the atmosphere of the most tragic story of modern times. European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challengeEuropean rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time." Two people killed in stabbings in FinlandTwo people killed and six wounded in stabbings in the city of Turku in western Finland. Israel has the right to defend itself against extremist NGOsMany far-left NGOs acting in Israel are foreign Trojan horses. Finnish TV has solution to 'rape-fugee' crisis?Funny? Sad? Alarming? Finland's public broadcasting channel's video on how to defend against rape shows a disconnect from reality. Anti-Semitic Attacks Target Jews WorldwideThree separate anti-Semitic attacks in Russia, Finland, and the US over Passover demonstrate global scourge that is anti-Semitism. Dr. Inna Rogatchi Awarded Patmos Solidarity PrizePro-Israel Finnish humanitarian foundation grants award for writer Inna Rogatchi's "creative approach in the hard labor of memory". Yad L'achim: Beware Missionary Threat in SouthChristian missionaries have in recent weeks begun targeting cities in southern Israel, activists for the Yad L'achim organization said. Finland Apologizes for 1938 Anti-SemitismIn a small but symbolic gesture, Finnish Amateur Athletic Association apologizes for unfairly denying Jewish athlete's 1938 victory. Anti-Semitic Paper Promises to 'Tone it Down'A Finnish paper notorious for its anti-Semitic content has said it would tone down its editorial line after being criticized. Finland, Denmark Upgrade PA's Diplomatic MissionsFinland and Denmark upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic missions to 'Palestinian embassies'. Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Media in USFinnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance. Israel Warns Finland Over Latest Flotilla ShipIsrael warns Finland that it will stop a boat with activists on board by force if it tries to break the blockade on Gaza. Spain's Interest Rate Reaches Point Of No ReturnEuropean finance ministers hit resistance while trying to stave off a rout prompted by skyrocketing interest charges on Spanish debt. Secret Israeli-Finnish Nuclear TalksA senior Finnish diplomat reportedly visited to discuss whether Israel would attend an NPT conference on the Middle East in Helsinki. No Euro Solution in SightWhile attention has been focused on the Arab world, the European debt crisis is still with us and becoming more intractable. Finnish President: Goal is PeaceTarja Halonen, the president of Finland, planted an olive tree this week in the Jerusalem Forest as physical expression of her desire for peace. |
