NORWAY FINLAND

Novelist dies

ON Wednesday July 5, Miki Liukkonen, one of Finland’s most promising writers suddenly passed away at the age of 33. The publisher of one of Finland’s most promising literary prospects, announced his death. During his all-too-brief career, Liukkonen had already produced five novels, three poetry collections and a picture book for adults.

Presidential visit

FOLLOWING a summit for the leaders of NATO, American President, Joe Biden was scheduled to visit Finland on Thursday, July 13. Finnish President, Sauli Niinistö will host the visit of the US President and a US-Nordic Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki. The summit will also be attended by the prime ministers of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.

President faints

PORTUGUESE President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was discharged from hospital after fainting on Wednesday, July 5. The incident occurred while he attended an event in Caparica, Setúbal. He was taken by ambulance to the Hospital de Santa Cruz, in Oeiras. He was subsequently given a device to check his blood pressure and was due to visit his cardiologist.

Jellyfish warning

ALGARVE beachgoers have been warned to watch out for drum jellyfish. They have been sighted more than 120 times on many beaches recently from Lagos to Vila Real de Santo António. The Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said it is a large jellyfish, whose bell can reach 60cm in diameter. People were warned not to touch them.