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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.

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Which weird and outdated laws can stop you having fun in Europe?

Across the continent, bizarre and outdated legislation still exists to spoil the party.

Germany

Germany refuses to back calls for Russia tourist visa ban

Chancellor Scholz says the EU should not be making it more difficult for Russians who want to flee Putin's regime, to leave the country.

Europe News

A month on, here's where we are with Finland & Sweden's NATO accession

All 30 NATO allies must give their consent for the accession of Sweden and Finland into the military alliance.

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".

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.

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.

Germany

Germany bails out gas branch of Finnish state-owned energy supplier

The German government will take a roughly 30% stake in energy supplier Uniper as part of a rescue package prompted by surging prices for natural gas and reduced Russian deliveries,

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?

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.

Europe News

Sweden and Finland's NATO accession 'to be fastest in history'

NATO's Secretary-General told Euronews the accession process is "the fastest" in the alliance's history.

Europe News

'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden move closer to NATO membership

The parliaments of each existing NATO member must approve Finland and Sweden's accession before it can happen.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: G7 renew Ukraine commitment & NATO to get new members

Here are the top stories from the EU this week.

Europe News

Finland hasn't received deportation lists from Turkey, says minister

Finland's foreign affairs minister told Euronews he had low expectations for a breakthrough on possible NATO membership upon his arrival at the summit.

Europe News

Lithuania 'must be ready not afraid' of Russian action on Kaliningrad

Russia had warned it could "take action" against Lithuania due to stops on goods transiting through the Baltic country to enter Kaliningrad

Turkey

Turkey demands Sweden, Finland extradite 'terrorists' after NATO deal

The country is asking the NATO hopefuls to hand over some 33 people sought on terrorism charges, Turkish justice minister said on Wednesday.