Finland: Are the (Defecting) Russians Coming?
Helsinki has warned that illegal border crossings to Finland from Russia could rise shortly after Moscow announced it will raise the mandatory age of...
‘Conspiracy Theory’: Finland Government Minister Says Foreign Media ‘Spreading False Claims’
The newly-appointed minister for economic affairs says that certain researchers, experts and journalists are pushing an anti-government agenda onto foreign media outlets. A Finnish...
Finland Tells Russia to Close Its Consulate in Turku
Finland told Russia to close its consulate on the southwestern coast, deepening a diplomatic dispute between the neighbors. The Nordic country is withdrawing consent...
WWII Finnish “Unknown Soldiers” Laid to Rest in Lappeenranta
The unidentified remains of 48 Finnish soldiers killed in the second world war have been buried in a military funeral in Lappeenranta. The funerals...
Finland’s Accession to NATO Innovation Fund Unlocks Opportunities for Finnish Startups
Finland’s recent approval of its application to join NATO’s Innovation Fund has opened up exciting possibilities for early-stage startups in the country. As part of...
Concerns Over Russia Draw Finland and Japan Closer Together
Though on opposite sides of the globe, Finland shares much in common with Japan in terms of values and, with its northern island of...
With the Triumph of the Right, Finland’s Sámi People Face Bleak Future
After conservative and far-right parties won the 2023 Finnish elections, the original inhabitants of the land fear that they have now lost hope for...
Inflation in Finland: Prices Continue to Rise Despite Slowdown
In March, Finland’s inflation rate, or the annual change in consumer prices, was 7.9 percent. In February, inflation was 8.8 percent, which means that...
Germany Joins Joint Armored Vehicle Program With Finland, Sweden
Germany has joined Sweden, Finland, and Latvia in a multinational armored vehicle program to provide improved mobility and firepower to their armed forces. The...
Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant Starts Operating in Finland
The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant in Finland has started producing electricity, according to Finnish plant operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO). The plant, said...