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Finland

Ardern irked by age question as she meets Finland PM Sanna Marin

"A lot of people will be wondering, are you two just meeting because you're a similar age?" asked the reporter from Newstalk ZB, as Ardern looked on, seemingly irked.

30/11/2022

Finland

Finland's indigenous Sámi politicians clear human rights law hurdle

Rhetoric around the new legislation has prompted warnings about a rise in hate speech directed towards indigenous Sámi people.

29/11/2022

Finland

Finland and Sweden step up military aid to Ukraine ahead of winter

The Nordic nations recently announced their biggest packages of military assistance so far to help Ukraine.

23/11/2022

Travel News

Finnair cancels around 100 flights after staff walkout

Finnair has cancelled flights from Helsinki Airport today, following a 24 hour staff walkout.

21/11/2022

Finland

Finland to start building 200km long border fence with Russia

The fence along the eastern border with Russia will only cover part of the 1340km total distance, amid heightened security following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

19/11/2022

My Europe Series

Could a stalled Sámi rights law bring down Finland's government?

One of the five Finnish government parties is digging its heels in over new legislation for indigenous people that would enshrine their rights in Finnish law.

14/11/2022

Finland

Finland PM Sanna Marin cleared of wrongdoing over 'partygate' videos

A new report said complaints against Marin were without merit.

04/11/2022

Finland

Sanna Marin apologises for lack of action on Sámi human rights

The Finnish PM's comments come after Euronews reported on frustration in the Sámi community over delays to a planned key law that would strengthen their human rights.

29/10/2022

My Europe Series

Finland PM Sanna Marin 'doesn't care about rights for Sámi people'

"It's hypocritical. Sanna Marin has been talking a lot about human rights in Ukraine [...] but when it comes to Sámi she doesn't care."

27/10/2022

Finland

Finland's parliament approves reform to strict abortion laws

MPs voted to amend the country's current legislation on abortions, which dates back to 1970.

26/10/2022

No Comment

Rare red northern lights are seen in Finland

Mesmerising northern lights were seen around the Arctic Circle in Finland on the evening of 22 October 2022.

24/10/2022

Finland

Russian diplomats trolled with parking space in Ukrainian colours

"Turku has been powerful in its actions to help Ukraine and it is important that the support is also visible in the city scenery."

21/10/2022

Finland

Finland's PM says there's cross-party support for Russia border fence

The proposal for border fencing along part of Finland's 1,340-kilometre border with Russia has gained traction since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, amid concern over cross-border migration.

19/10/2022

Finland

Finland shuts border to Russian tourists after spike in arrivals

The spike was sparked by Vladimir Putin calling up more Russians to fight in Ukraine.

29/09/2022

Finland

Finland moves to block more Russians on eastern border

The government said it would "significantly" restrict the entry of Russian citizens to its territory by refusing access to those with tourist visas from any Schengen country.

24/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Debunked: Russians were not in a 35km queue at Finland border

Some users on social media falsely claimed that Russians were in queues as long as 35 kilometres at the Finland border, following Putin's speech.

22/09/2022

Culture news

Brad Pitt and Nick Cave team up to exhibit their first artworks

Brad Pitt has made his debut as a sculptor, in a group show at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland. But what inspired him to start making art?

21/09/2022

Green News

This city in Finland is giving residents a ‘planetary’ prescription

Five participants in the city of Lahti were put on a two-month ‘planetary health plan’ to see if making greener choices could be good for their wellbeing.

14/09/2022

No Comment

Air Guitar World Championship 2022 in Finland

The world's best faux guitarists gathered in Oulu, Finland on Friday for the World Air Guitar Championships.

27/08/2022

Finland

Russian cars at Helsinki airport as Finland used as a door into the EU

The EU has shut its airspace to Russian planes, so, as a workaround, Russian tourists are entering Finland by car and travelling internally within the Schengen zone.

24/08/2022

Finland

Finland PM Sanna Marin says sorry for guests' topless photo

The photo shows two women kissing and covering up their bare chests with an official-looking "Finland" sign.

24/08/2022

Finland

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs

The PM came under pressure from political opponents, after unfounded allegations of possible drug references in a video which showed Marin partying with friends.

22/08/2022

Finland

Analysis: Have Finland 'partygate' videos helped or hurt Sanna Marin?

The Finnish prime minister has faced days of scrutiny and speculation over videos which emerged of her partying with friends.

20/08/2022

Finland

I've had a drugs test, says Sanna Marin, amid partying video scrutiny

The results are expected in around a week.

19/08/2022

Finland

What scandal? Finland mostly shrugs at Sanna Marin's party exploits

A series of stories this week in the Finnish press seemed to want to paint Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 36, in a negative light, but most Finns don't seem too bothered.

19/08/2022

Finland

'I've danced, sung, done legal things': Marin defends party video

The leaked video shows the prime minister at a private party with friends, singing to Finnish pop hits and dancing - but there's also a cocaine reference heard in the background.

18/08/2022