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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.

Travel News

Finnair cancels around 100 flights after staff walkout

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

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.

Experiences

I travelled nine European countries in a month by train - here’s how

Interrailing is convenient, flexible and often cheaper than flying. Here's how I planned a nine-country trip.

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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.

Turkey

Sweden will counter terror threat to meet Turkish NATO objections — PM

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was in Ankara to meet President Erdogan of Turkey, which has still not approved NATO accession for Sweden or Finland.

Hungary

Hungary and Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been in Ankara for talks, with Sweden's new Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson due next week.

Finland

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

A new report said complaints against Marin were without merit.

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.

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."

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.

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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

My Europe Series

Ukrainian refugee students adapt to new lives at EU universities

Thousands of university students have left Ukraine since February and are now navigating different education systems, applying for temporary protection and preparing for the academic year -- all while dealing with the disruption and distress of war at home.

Europe News

Sanna Marin: 'We will survive Russia's blackmail and the long winter'

Speaking before the European Parliament, the Finnish Prime Minister discussed the Ukraine war, the energy crisis and the rule of law.