International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body of the Olympic movement and the organizer of the Olympic Games. Founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, it is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC sets competition rules, selects host cities for the Games, and oversees the national Olympic committees that send athletes to compete. Thomas Bach has served as its president since 2013.
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Finland pushes EU-wide tourist visa ban for Russian citizens
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen is urging EU member states to co-sign a letter to the European Commission demanding a full ban on tourist Schengen visas for Russian citizens until Russia ends its war against Ukraine. The initiative, set out in five proposals, has drawn immediate public backing from Estonia.