English

More about this topic

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.

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

World News

European leaders announce new relief plans as energy crisis deepens

Germany will invest an additional 65 billion euros in a new round of measures aimed at easing the sting of inflation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No Comment

Tree-hugging world championship took place in Arctic Finland

The third annual Finnish Arctic Tree Hugging Championship took place on August 20, in Levi, Kittilä, Lapland.

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.

Finland

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

The results are expected in around a week.

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.

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.

Culture news

Which weird and outdated laws can stop you having fun in Europe?

Across the continent, bizarre and outdated legislation still exists to spoil the party.