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Finland

Finland elections test for young Prime Minister

Prime Minister Marin, 35, took office a mere 18 months ago shortly before the outbreak of COVID-19 and enjoys high personal popularity but her Social Democratic party is behind in the polls.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Finland

Finland are making their first-ever appearance at a major football tournament.

My Europe Series

From Russia with... a sore arm? Sputnik tempts the young in Finland

Faced with a long wait for a COVID vaccine, some younger Russians living in Finland have been travelling over the border for the Sputnik V jab.

Finland

Oulu in Finland will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026

Oulu won with a project promising “cultural climate change”, focussing on the participatory nature of art and culture.

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Finland

Six climate-friendly ideas to take from EU green capital Lahti

Finland’s ninth-largest city is, with its modest population of just 120,00 inhabitants, not used to being a capital. But this year is different. Here's why.

Green News

Are European stereotypes harming the environmental movement?

We all have certain images and ideas of countries in our heads but when it comes to climate change are they accurate?

Sport

Finland asks football supporters to watch Euro 2020 from home

Finland's public health institute says they believe travel abroad should still be "limited to what is necessary" during the European Championships.

United Kingdom

Could Scotland be the next member of the Nordic Council?

Following success in the recent parliamentary elections, a Finnish MP said he would push to make Scotland an observing member of the Nordic Council, but is there any substance to the initiative?

World News

Undersea rail link between Finland and Estonia step closer to fruition

Currently linked only by ferry, the project aims to bring Helsinki and Tallinn together into a single metropolitan area.

Conscious Travel

Finland to Sweden train route could open by 2025

It's been three decades since the last passenger train ran between Finland and Sweden. But that looks like it's about to change

World News

Did Scandinavia overreact in suspending AstraZeneca vaccinations?

Even as the EU regulator says the benefits outweigh the risks, Scandinavian countries remain wary of AstraZeneca's vaccine.

Destinations

What is the happiest country in the world in 2021?

Here’s the definitive list of the world's happiest countries in the last year. Which one will you be adding to your bucket list?

People

Everything you need to know about Finnish sauna culture

Did you know saunas actually originate from Finland, not Sweden?

Experiences

This amazing artwork was created by the ancient sport of snowshoeing

Amateur snowshoers in Finland got together to create a design dreamed up by an IT consultant.

Finland

Arctic town launches bid for 2032 Summer Olympics

Salla Mayor Erkki Parkkinen told Finnish media that the campaign aims to draw attention to the consequences of climate change.

My Europe Series

The bike-loving Finnish city that keeps pedalling even in the snow

Despite the long, dark, and snow-filled winters, locals keep pedalling their way to and from work and school.

Green News

Meet the Finnish grannies trying to save the world from climate change

The group of older women are spreading the word about climate change in the hope of leaving their grandchildren with a safe future.

Finland

Finland's former Prime Minister assaulted outside Parliament

Helsinki police are investigating after Juha Sipilä told national television that he had been "attacked with fists" by an unknown assailant last week.

Finland

'Serious attack on our democracy': Cyber strike hits Finnish MPs

"There is a possibility unknown actors have been able to obtain information through the hacking, either for the benefit of a foreign state or to harm Finland," said crime commissioner Tero Muurman.

Living

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year showcases stunning phenomenon

The award aims to educate people about these natural light shows.