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At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise

Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Leaders arrive in Finland for North-South Summit

Discussions are focused on European security and defence as well as border security and migration.

21/12/2024

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Santa sets off on his Christmas gift-giving tour

Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world.

20/12/2024

The Europe Conversation

'If we wish for peace, we have to prepare for war', says Finnish MP for Arctic Circle

Two years ago, Finland was a non-aligned, militarily neutral country.

19/12/2024

Europe News

Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense.

16/12/2024

Destinations

Overtourism has reached Santa Claus' hometown, Finnish locals say

Arctic Circle locals say tourists are overrunning the big guy's hometown.

12/12/2024

Design

Nostalgia calling: Nokia Design Archive displays titans of 90s tech

This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.

12/12/2024

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Warm autumn leaves Santa's Lapland village with less snow

In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors.

10/12/2024

Travel News

Dream Lapland holidays on ice as TUI cancels trips for lack of snow

As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters.

05/12/2024

Europe News

Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 on trial in Finland

Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian paramilitary unit Rusich.

05/12/2024

Art

Shelter: Helsinki Biennial 2025 asks humans to take a step back

The Helsinki Biennial 2025 will be titled ‘Shelter: Below and beyond, becoming and belonging’, organisers have announced. Eschewing people-centric perspectives, the Biennial’s third edition will feature non-human protagonists.

05/12/2024

Finland

Euroviews. Dialogue and leadership needed as European security turns 50

Having grown up to be the leader of an international forum of parliamentarians, I am acutely aware that not all opportunities are going to be successful, which is why all opportunities must be seized, Pia Kauma writes.

29/11/2024

Art

Finland exhibition reveals rare murals by Moomins creator Tove Jansson

Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

21/11/2024

Europe News

NATO holds first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance

Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.

21/11/2024

Europe News

Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 faces Finland trial

Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian unit, Rusich.

01/11/2024

Finland

Finland orders seizure of several Russian assets across the country

The ruling by a Finnish court came after Russia failed to pay €4.6bn in compensation to the Naftogaz Group following its occupation of Crimea in 2014.

30/10/2024

Art

Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s murals opens in Helsinki

Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, 'Tove Jansson: Paradise' focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted.

28/10/2024

Tech News

Prisoners in Finland are labelling data to help build more accurate AI

In Finland, prisoners have been participating in AI annotation tasks, such as labelling and classifying data, as part of their rehabilitation.

22/09/2024

Economy

Finland looks to stop Russians buying property within its borders

Finland shares a 1,340km border with Russia and has recently also joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to increase national security in the face of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

03/09/2024

Eco-Innovation

Finland is building a giant heat pump to cut CO2 from warming homes

The heat pump will be part of a plant that will warm around 30,000 homes in Finland’s capital city.

29/08/2024

Climate

Finnish Lapland is on track for a record-breakingly hot summer

Wildfires in the vast wilderness of Lapland are set to get more frequent by the end of the century due to climate change.

27/08/2024

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Air Guitar enthusiasts shine at championships semi-finals

Air guitar enthusiasts take the stage in Finland's Oulu on Thursday for a chance to compete in the final of the Air Guitar World Championships.

23/08/2024

Economy

France's PM hopeful Castets has 'super rich' in her sights over tax

Currently, if you are a French resident and your tax residence is outside of the country, you are only taxable on your income from French sources, except in rare cases.

29/07/2024

Europe News

Finland approves law to turn away migrants at Russian border

Finnish lawmakers have approved a controversial bill that will allow border guards to turn away third-country migrants coming from neighbouring Russia.

12/07/2024

Europe Decoded

TikTok ‘promoted misogyny’ in run-up to European elections

A new study has found that TikTok’s search suggestions contained toxic language towards women and minorities in Finland.

08/07/2024