Finland

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

Finland

Finland and Estonia call for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians

In response, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev compared Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas to a "Nazi".

09/08/2022

Finland

Finland to limit tourist visas for Russians, FM tells Euronews

The Finnish government has been coming under increased public and political pressure to do something about a perceived sanctions 'loophole' that lets tens of thousands of Russians come to the EU.

04/08/2022

Travel News

Finland could become the first EU country to trial digital passports

The country is looking to trial digital documentation to replace physical passports - something that is already in place in Ukraine.

03/08/2022

My Europe Series

How a sanctions loophole is letting Russians enter the EU

There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole.

30/07/2022

Culture news

What are the Heavy Metal Knitting World Championships?

The knitting and heavy metal championship was held in Finland, but what do contestants actually do?

12/07/2022

Finland

Finland passes a new law to boost border security with Russia

Currently, Finland's border with Russia is only secured by light wooden fences, mainly installed to prevent cattle from grazing on the wrong side.

07/07/2022

My Europe Series

Could Finland break with Sweden on NATO membership?

Despite Finland's president and prime minister calling for a lock-step approach to joining NATO for Finland and Sweden, some people want to see Finland proceed on their own.

16/06/2022

Finland

UN finds Finland violated political rights of indigenous Sámi people

The UN's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has been looking into the sensitive issue about who is eligible to be included on the Sámi electoral roll.

15/06/2022

Finland

NATO's chief meets Finland's president to discuss membership bid

Finland, and its neighbour Sweden, applied to join NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked security concerns.

12/06/2022

Climate

Which country has just set the world's most ambitious climate target?

The Nordic country will need to reverse the loss of its forests, which turned from net climate sinks to emitters last year.

07/06/2022

Finland

Russia cuts gas supplies to Finland for 'refusing to pay in roubles'

The cutoff is not expected to have any major immediate effect and there would be no disruption to customers, Finnish authorities said.

21/05/2022

Finland

'A taste of security': NATO beer flies off the shelves in Finland

The owners of Olaf craft brewery in the eastern city of Savonlinna say they can't keep up with demand for the new brew.

20/05/2022

My Europe Series

Sea changes: How NATO's expansion could stabilise the Baltic region

One expert says that if Finland and Sweden join NATO, it will turn the Baltic Sea into a NATO sea.

19/05/2022

Finland

'We don't want to be alone': Minister on Finland's bid to join NATO

"Now that Vladimir Putin triggered this ruthless war in Ukraine, our people see what kind of neighbour we have."

18/05/2022

Finland

Niinistö to Putin: Finland will join NATO to 'strengthen its security'

The Finnish head of state told his Russian counterpart the security environment has changed in recent months, while the Kremlin replied that NATO membership would damage relations.

14/05/2022

Culture news

Eurovision versus Intervision: the Cold War song contest

Meet the last winner of the Intervision Song Contest, the Eastern Bloc rival to Eurovision which ran from 1977 to 1980.

12/05/2022

Finland

'Finland must apply to join NATO without delay,' say country's leaders

The war in Ukraine has sparked debates in Finland and Sweden over whether they should join the NATO military alliance.

12/05/2022

No Comment

Greenpeace activists hang anti-war banner on Finnish power firm's HQ

Fortum's subsidiary, German-based Uniper, is one of the biggest importers of Russian gas to Europe. Eight activists hung the colourful banner emblazoned with a peace symbol, the Greenpeace logo and the phrase: "Stop fuelling war!" in Espoo, Finland.

05/05/2022

Money

Finland is selling its €75 million Bitcoin stash to support Ukraine

The Bitcoin will be auctioned off, with "tens of millions" in proceeds going to Ukraine.

28/04/2022