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Finland's Russian community angry over border closures

Helsinki's decision to close four of the country's nine border crossings with Russia to stem the flow of undocumented migrants and refugees into Finland is impacting residents with relatives in Russia. At a protest in the capital, people raised concerns about a new 'Iron Curtain'.

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Asylum seekers trying to enter Finland from Russia scuffle with guards

Scuffles erupted at one of Finland's border crossings with Russia on Friday after 163 migrants riding bicycles attempted to seek asylum there.

Finland

Finland to close border crossings after Russia migrant 'malice'

The move comes after an uptick in undocumented migrants showing up at Finnish checkpoints. PM Petteri Orpo says they are being "helped, encouraged and organised."

Finland

Russia using 'hybrid warfare' to push migrants over Finnish border

There has been a sharp uptick in recent days in the numbers of asylum seekers arriving at border posts in southeast Finland, after a gradual buildup over several months.

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Nature

Baltic herring population threatened by warming sea temperatures

Finns have been fishing for herring for generations, but new reduced EU quotas are threatening the traditional livelihoods of coastal communities.

Finland

State funeral for Finland's Martti Ahtisaari, former president and Nobel Peace Laureate

Crowds lined the route of the funeral cortege as it made its way from the city's Lutheran Cathedral to the cemetery where President Ahtisaari was laid to rest among other former presidents of the Nordic nation.

Economy

Tax transparency in Finland: Find out how much everybody earns

Authorities in the Nordic nation have opened up the books on taxable income for everyone in the country as part of an annual event.

Moments

Snowshoeing and winter wildlife: Where to go if you don’t like skiing

Don’t like skiing? Try these wintery breaks instead.

Nature

Which countries in Europe have the most and least forests?

Forests have been growing in size in the EU over recent decades, but why are there such large discrepancies across the continent?

Finland

Finnish neo-Nazis convicted in 'race war' plot using 3D printed guns

Prosecutors showed in court how the men planned to use 3D semi-automatic printed guns to launch the attacks on ethnic and religious minorities, key infrastructure and political opponents.

Norway

Store says 'drama' in Gaza threatens civilians and Israel itself

Speaking at the Nordic Council meeting in Oslo, Norwegian leader Jonas Gahr Store said while Israel has the right to defend itself, there is also a 'link' to proportionality and the drama unfolding in Gaza which he believes is a threat to civilians and the region, including Israel.

Finland

Finland blames Chinese ship for Baltic Sea gas pipeline damage

Finnish police say they have data pointing to the Hong Kong-flagged cargo vessel NewNew Polar Bear as the culprit in damaging the pipeline running under the Baltic Sea.

Finland

Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Laureate dies, 86

In 2021, it was announced that Ahtisaari had advanced Alzheimer’s disease, and in a televised speech on Monday Finland's current president said that he died after "a long illness."

Business

Why businesses in this EU country celebrate failure in October

Finland is now home to more than 3,800 startups, with a combined enterprise value of €48.2 billion last year alone.

Finland

Finland investigating possible sabotage of Baltic gas pipeline

Engineers first noticed a drop in pressure in the early hours of Sunday morning and decided to cut off the flow of gas.

Finland

Finland faces autumn of discontent with strikes and protests

Trade union leaders say the right-wing government is a 'reverse Robin Hood' administration: cutting benefits to the poor, but rewarding the rich with tax breaks.

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Fallen Leaves' - Welcome to Finnish feelgood

Finnish master of droll Aki Kaurismäki offered this year’s Cannes Film Festival one of its best Competition films. ‘Fallen Leaves’ won the third-place Jury Prize, has just been selected as Finland's 2024 Oscar entry for Best International Film, and is now out in select European cinemas.

Finland

Finland's former PM Sanna Marin leaves parliament for Blair foundation

The 37-year-old politician made the announcement following her decision to step down as her party's leader last week.

Finland

EU's only indigenous people vote in Sámi Parliament elections

With no dedicated government minister or national representation, the Sámi Parliament in Inari is an important body for Sámi people, despite its limitations.

Finland

Finnish government renounces racism after a summer rocked by scandals

Members of the four-party right-wing coalition claim they are all now on board with new measures to fight discrimination and racism.