Finland

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A sauna island just opened in the middle of Helsinki

Located just a short water taxi away from the Finnish capital’s Market Square, Saunsaari is home to traditional smoke saunas and wood-fired hot tubs.

29/06/2026

Residences

Octola III: Arctic ultra-luxury at Lapland's invitation-only retreat

Opening in December, this private lodge accommodates just six guests and access is granted exclusively through an invitation-only waiting list.

22/06/2026

Europe News

Finland's parliament backs lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

17/06/2026

Travel News

Finnish ski resort to launch €20,000 gold bar treasure hunt

Visitors will have longer to search in the daylight as Levi experiences the midnight sun from late May to the end of July.

04/06/2026

Europe News

NATO exercises at Finnish-Russian border as drone incursions mount

The "Northern Star" exercise incorporates the need for NATO to modernise its deterrence as Russian strikes aimed at Ukraine violate NATO territory in Romania and elsewhere.

29/05/2026

Moments

Finland wants travellers to discover its underrated food scene

Visit Finland is inviting 16 international guests on an all-expenses-paid culinary trip this autumn as it aims to put Finnish cuisine on the global foodie map.

20/05/2026

Europe News

Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert suspension

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" along their borders.

15/05/2026

Economy

Finland launches Europe's first full lithium mine-to-refinery product

Europe’s first complete lithium mine begins operating in Syväjärvi in western Finland. The strategic resource is critical for manufacturing modern electronics.

28/04/2026

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'Learn from Ukraine or defence funds will be wasted,' Marin warns EU

The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".

22/04/2026

Travel News

Helsinki unveils one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges

Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta.

21/04/2026

Earth News

Inside the world's first facility to bury nuclear waste in Finland

Onkalo is the world's first facility for permanently disposing radioactive spent nuclear fuel. It is expected to operate until the 2120s.

09/04/2026

Finland

Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia

Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with Russia.

03/04/2026

Tech News

What to know about plans for one of Europe’s largest AI data centres

The facility in Lappeenranta, Finland, will offer up to 310 megawatts of power, the same as three hyperscaler data centres.

31/03/2026

Finland

Kyiv apologises to Helsinki after Ukrainian drones crash in Finland

The apology from Ukraine comes after two drones crashed near the southern Finnish city of Kouvola on Sunday in what the country’s defence ministry said was a "suspected territorial violation".

29/03/2026

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Finland defence minister: US must not divert arms for Ukraine to Iran

The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets.

27/03/2026

Travel News

The world’s happiest country is giving away Finnish Lakeland trips

Visit Finland is inviting tourists to apply for a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip this summer, where you’ll sauna bathe, go for dips in the lakes and head on forest walks in a bid to relax like a local.

11/03/2026

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Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border

Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting fans for decades in Finland, has drawn crowds of spectators despite freezing sub zero temperatures. The competition is held at a remote location near the Russian border 264 kilometres northeast of the city of Oulu.

10/03/2026

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Finnish minister denounces Spain's mass regularisation of migrants

Finnish Minister of Interior Affairs Mari Rantanen, who has spearheaded a significant tightening of immigration to the country, told Euronews that Europe’s migration policies will not be resolved with solidarity.

05/03/2026

Moments

Uber launches limited-time Northern Lights-spotting rides in Lapland

The offering will coincide with a peak period of solar activity, when the celestial phenomenon will be particularly intense.

20/02/2026

Finland

Arctic ambitions: Finland to build icebreakers for the United States

Finland is set to build new icebreakers for the US as Arctic competition intensifies. While the deal highlights Finnish expertise in icebreaking, US interest in Greenland and strained EU-US ties have raised concerns over the partnership.

03/02/2026

Finland

Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage

Efforts to improve surveillance of undersea infrastructure have increased due to several incidents often involving vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea.

26/01/2026

Finland

Risk of drones drifting into Finland growing, intelligence chief says

Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones.

22/01/2026

Destinations

This Finnish city just became a European Capital of Culture for 2026

Oulu has a year-long programme of events putting the spotlight on Sámi culture and climate change.

21/01/2026

Finland

Vessel suspected of damaging subsea cable allowed to leave Finland

The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities.

12/01/2026

Tech News

How Finland is teaching schoolchildren AI literacy

As deepfakes proliferate online, Finland adds AI literacy to its school curriculum to help children as young as 3 to recognise AI-generated fake news.

05/01/2026

Finland

Officials: Ship seized in Finland carried EU-sanctioned Russian steel

Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

01/01/2026