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Mika Merano announced that he will be a candidate for the Finns Party in the upcoming spring parliamentary elections in the Uusimaa electoral district. He named his main themes as fighting corruption, reforming the use of tax funds, and strengthening the status of the Finnish language and Finnish culture. Merano opposed, among other things, the dual roles of politicians in organizations, political appointments, and directing tax funds to the close circles of politicians. He demanded public impact reports on taxpayer-funded projects and believed that tax funds should benefit Finnish taxpayers. He also opposed development aid, projects that he described as ideological, and unprofitable EU funding requests. In language policy, Merano opposed mandatory Swedish and multiculturalism, which he viewed as narrowing Finnish traditions. He supported a unilingual Finland, conducting business in one's native language, and preserving Finnish cultural heritage. He also suggested that cuts affecting citizens should be made only as a last resort. Merano asked people to spread the word about his candidacy, to join his campaign team, or to support his campaign. He stated that donations would go to the Mika Merano Support Association and would be used entirely for the campaign. According to him, donations could be made via MobilePay to the number 47188 or to the association's account FI19 8146 9710 4278 49. He mentioned that the names of donors contributing at least 1,500 euros would be public. The campaign manager, according to Merano, is marketing professional and Kouvola city councilor Suvi Karell, who coordinates the campaign work. #Suomi #Eduskuntavaalit #Perussuomalaiset (translated)

The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to feature in discussions, while more than 200 American business executives accompany the visit. #CentralAsia #USRelations #TradeAndInvestment

Kaisaleena Koiranen criticized the actions of long-time Green Party activist Aki Hyötynmaa, saying that it was not the best way to promote the party's cause. She justified her assessment by stating that, according to her, the party was mainly voted for by women. https://t.co/gk9Utp6kuS #politiikka #vihreät #naistenoikeudet (translated)

The article highlights that despite the presence of 350 data centers in France, their contribution to economic growth is still marginal compared to that of the United States and other Asian economies, although future investments are promised to boost this sector. #IntelligenceArtificielle #CroissanceEconomique #DataCenters (translated)

Suvi-Anne Siimes pondered whether it was a good thing that the parties were drafting goal programs on different topics, and stated that each of them deserved a discussion that examined the overall picture without bias. According to her, merely settling for rhetorical criticism was not beneficial for anyone. #politiikka #keskustelu #tavoitteet (translated)

The article discusses whether it is permissible to drive with studded tires in October, and an expert emphasizes that winter tires should be used according to the weather from the beginning of November to the end of March, but winter tires can be used year-round, although the use of studded tires is more strictly regulated. #nastarenkaat #liikenneturvallisuus #talvirenkaat (translated)

Veli Karimies wrote that Junnila became the target of a campaign after previously telling a few jokes on Facebook. According to Karimies, even Junnila's raccoon tie was considered a secret message from the Nazis. He compared this to Lindtman's jokes about Nazis, which he believed were understood differently. Karimies felt that the cases were treated in different ways. https://t.co/gLNfgUEhoL #vitsit #natsit #ajokampanja (translated)

Klaus pondered what kind of national state of emergency would have arisen 20 years earlier if a 22-year-old had stabbed a random 13-year-old child. According to him, the matter would have been discussed in A-studios, in the newspapers, and everywhere. He noted that times have changed. #kansallinenkeskustelu #ajatmuuttuu #yhteiskunta (translated)

The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the cost of agricultural products by 13% during the third quarter of 2026, which could trigger a food security crisis in Asia and Africa due to the disruption of fertilizer and fuel supplies. #BloqueoOrmuz #CrisisAlimentaria #PreciosAgrícolas (translated)