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Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms
Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense.
Overtourism has reached Santa Claus' hometown, Finnish locals say
Arctic Circle locals say tourists are overrunning the big guy's hometown.
Nostalgia calling: Nokia Design Archive displays titans of 90s tech
This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.
Warm autumn leaves Santa's Lapland village with less snow
In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors.
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Heat pumps: Experts on why some European countries are lagging behind
It's a myth that the buildings in some countries are more suited to heat pumps than others.
Dream Lapland holidays on ice as TUI cancels trips for lack of snow
As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters.
Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 on trial in Finland
Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian paramilitary unit Rusich.
Finnish authorities probe damage to cable between Finland and Sweden
The damage to the data cable between the two nations follows incidents of suspected sabotage involving underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.
Finland exhibition reveals rare murals by Moomins creator Tove Jansson
Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.
Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland
Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.
NATO holds first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance
Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.
Damage to underwater cables was 'sabotage', German minister says
Two underwater fibre-optic communications cables running between Finland and Germany were discovered cut on Monday, an incident both countries said was under investigation.
Finland and Germany discover severed data cable through Baltic Sea
In a joint statement, the two countries said the damage comes at a time that “our European security is not only under threat from Russia‘s war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors.”
Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 faces Finland trial
Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian unit, Rusich.
EU urgently needs to act on defence, says landmark report
The EU must signal to the US that it is prepared to pay its way on miltary and civil preparedness, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö says in a new report presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.
Travellers overspend by €55 each day in this European country
Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade.
Finland orders seizure of several Russian assets across the country
The ruling by a Finnish court came after Russia failed to pay €4.6bn in compensation to the Naftogaz Group following its occupation of Crimea in 2014.
Norway agrees €340-million air defence deal with US
The announcement comes as Nordic countries vowed to increase defence spending following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s murals opens in Helsinki
Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, 'Tove Jansson: Paradise' focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted.
Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries?
A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.