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Turkey 'wants things we can't give', says NATO hopeful Sweden

Ankara has been blocking Sweden's entry into the western military alliance since May.

Ukraine

Campaign aims to 'embarrass' Germany into sending tanks to Ukraine

Two Finnish politicians estimate 90-100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks could make a significant impact on the momentum of the war for Ukraine.

Finland

Finland's "progressive punishment" when it comes to speeding tickets

Did you know getting a speeding ticket in Finland can either be very expensive or very cheap?

Culture news

Prequel to New Year's Eve staple 'Dinner for One' announced

The comedy classic has been a firm fixture on TV schedules across much of the continent for decades. Now millions who watched over the years will have even more to wonder about Miss Sophie's early life and loves.

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World News

NATO: Turkey refuses to lift veto on Sweden's membership application

Block comes after Swedish court refused to extradite a journalist wanted by Turkey

World News

Europe’s energy crisis: Living without central heating

Gripped by an energy crisis, Europe is in power-saving mode. In several countries measures are being taken to reduce consumption, such as in Belgium, where people are taking part in the SlowHeat experient, to see how they can cope without central heating.

Finland

NATO for nappies as Finland's defence minister goes on paternity leave

Antti Kaikkonen is praised as he becomes the first male minister in the Nordic nation to take extended paternity leave to enjoy time with his young children.

World News

Christmas cold snap: Northern Europe braces for freezing conditions

The French government has extended its snow and ice warning, putting 28 departments from Brittany to Alsace on high alert.

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More bad weather affecting Finland and Portugal

Helsinki is suffering from the latest winter storm, with bus and train routes cancelled or reduced, and residents in Lisbon are being told to stay at home after more heavy rain overnight has flooded Portugal’s capital.

USA

NATO: Sweden and Finland very close to joining alliance, Blinken says

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he’s confident that both NATO candidates Sweden and Finland will become members very soon. But Turkey argues that NATO hopefuls have been too lax in ignoring threats to Turkey from Kurdish militants and other groups that it considers terrorist.

Finland

Finland mulls arms exports to Turkey for NATO membership support

Finland's defence minister expressed hope that Turkey would promptly ratify his country’s NATO membership, claiming that Helsinki would consider granting arms export permits to Ankara on a case-by-case basis.

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Majority of Finns champion nuclear power

As winter approaches and the energy demand increases, Finland hopes to reduce its dependency on Russia. Nuclear power, once a source of public mistrust, has now become an attractive solution.

Finland

Finland grows more and more open to nuclear energy

Up to 70% of Finns say they are in favour of nuclear energy. That's above the EU average and a huge increase compared to 30 years ago. We've travelled to the country to try to understand the reasons behind this

Finland

Sanna Marin: Ukraine war shows Europe 'not strong enough'

The Finnish prime minister made the comments in a speech before meeting her Australian counterpart on the final day of a visit to New Zealand and Australia.

Turkey

NATO: Turkey wants more 'concrete steps' from Finland and Sweden

Ankara has insisted that the Nordic nations do more to crack down on support for groups it considers terrorist organisations.

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.

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.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Estonia calls on Europe to double military spending plans

The Baltic foreign minister made the comments on a visit to Kyiv with six other colleagues from the Nordic and Baltic region.

Hungary

Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden 'in January'

Hungary has repeatedly delayed the ratification process, while at the same time promising they'll get it done.

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.