The Europe Conversation "I'm ready to resume negotiations" - President of Cyprus optimistic about reuniting the island
The Europe Conversation "I'm ready to resume negotiations" - President of Cyprus optimistic about reuniting the island
Finland Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so. 19/06/2025
Eco-Innovation World’s largest sand battery starts slashing emissions in Finnish town The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work? 15/06/2025
Europe News Finland to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day Students have displayed mixed receptions to the new rule, with some welcoming it, agreeing with the government that phones can often become a distraction in class, while others believe the new measure displays a lack of trust in pupils. 01/05/2025
Europe News Finland's Stubb urges Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump. 30/03/2025
Europe in Motion What are the world’s happiest countries in 2025? Half of the top 10 happiest countries in the world are in the EU. Countries with small populations dominate the rankings, while countries with populations of less than 15 million generally have a positive evaluation of their quality of life. 24/03/2025
wellbeing Finland named the world's happiest country for 8th year in a row For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being. 20/03/2025
World News Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. 19/03/2025
Art Nordic Pavilion announces its artists ahead of the Venice Biennale Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will represent the Nordic Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale. 13/03/2025
Mobility Can a Baltic Sea bridge to Sweden give Finland better links to Europe? Finland is exploring options to create improved links for road and rail connections to Europe, including a fixed bridge link that would span the Baltic. 08/03/2025
Travel News Which digital nomad visa in Europe has the lowest income requirement? Spain has just increased its income requirements, but its digital nomad visa still isn’t one of the highest in Europe. 31/01/2025
The Europe Conversation Finnish foreign minister: Greenland covered by NATO security rules Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen says Greenland is protected by Article 5 of NATO. 23/01/2025
Europe News Europe needs to do more for defence, Finnish President tells Euronews "It is in our vested self-interest to promote and spend more on defence," Finnish president Alexander Stubb tells Euronews. 14/01/2025
Design Helsinki landmark Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation The architectural icon, designed by Alvar Aalto, is now more accessible than ever to the public after an extensive renovation. 07/01/2025
Europe News Finnish police detain Russian 'ghost fleet' crew in cable probe The Eagle S is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable which runs under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia by dragging its anchor along the seabed on Christmas Day. 03/01/2025
Europe News Sweden and Austria urge the EU to get tougher on irregular migration At a meeting to mark 30 years of EU membership, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on migrants. 02/01/2025
Europe News Finnish probe says Russian-linked ship tied to Baltic Sea cable damage The vessel, part of Russia’s shadow fleet of ageing tankers used to evade sanctions, faces charges including aggravated vandalism and interference with telecommunications. 30/12/2024
Sweden Sweden's opposition wants NATO article invoked after cable break Sweden's opposition Social Democrat party has urged the government to invoke a NATO article that would force a special meeting of the alliance. 29/12/2024
Europe News Finland moves ship suspected of Estlink-2 cable damage to port The Helsinki police department say the vessel, which was boarded on Thursday, was moved to inner anchorage near Porvoo as a better place to carry out an investigation. 29/12/2024
Europe News NATO to step up Baltic Sea patrols after undersea cable damage Countries in the region have been on alert following a string of incidents involving damage to undersea cables and gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea since 2022, widely believed to be acts of sabotage. 28/12/2024
Europe News EU preparing sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' after cable damage Countries in the region have been on alert following a string of incidents involving undersea cables and gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea since 2022. 27/12/2024