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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.

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?

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.

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.

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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.

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.

World News

Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty

The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.