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russians get access to pilot training in Finland

russians get access to pilot training in Finland

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine has never attacked Russian territory with Western weapons

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has never attacked Russian territory with Western weapons

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A shooting took place at a school in Finland: 12-year-old student wounds three peers

A shooting took place at a school in Finland: 12-year-old student wounds three peers

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NATO launches large-scale exercises near the borders of Russia with more than 20,000 troops

NATO launches large-scale exercises near the borders of Russia with more than 20,000 troops

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Cyberattack in Taiwan: Major data breach threatens national security

Cyberattack in Taiwan: Major data breach threatens national security

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Finnish Foreign Minister proposes to use proceeds from frozen russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine

Finnish Foreign Minister proposes to use proceeds from frozen russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine

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Finland did not prohibit Ukraine from attacking russia with transferred weapons

Finland did not prohibit Ukraine from attacking russia with transferred weapons

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Finland wants to permanently close two temporary checkpoints on the border with Russia

Finland wants to permanently close two temporary checkpoints on the border with Russia

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Israel threatens to launch ground operation in Rafah before Ramadan

Israel threatens to launch ground operation in Rafah before Ramadan

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EU Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and sanctions against russia

EU Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and sanctions against russia

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Finland extends border closure with Russia for another two months

Finland extends border closure with Russia for another two months

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Finnish company to increase ammunition production fivefold amid Russia's war against Ukraine

Finnish company to increase ammunition production fivefold amid Russia's war against Ukraine

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Finland has not granted a single asylum application of migrants who came from Russia

Finland has not granted a single asylum application of migrants who came from Russia

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Finnish volunteer killed in Donetsk region defending Ukraine

Finnish volunteer killed in Donetsk region defending Ukraine

In mid-July, a Finnish citizen who was helping the Ukrainian Armed Forces was killed north of occupied Donetsk. This is the fourth volunteer from Finland to be killed in Ukraine.

Society •  • 101334 views
In Finland, syphilis cases increased by 18%, the highest rate since 1995

In Finland, syphilis cases increased by 18%, the highest rate since 1995

The incidence of syphilis in Finland increased by 18% compared to the previous year: 457 cases were reported in 2023, the highest rate since 1995, when registration began.

Society •  • 22610 views
Finnish Parliament approves defense deal with the US

Finnish Parliament approves defense deal with the US

The Finnish parliament unanimously approved a defense cooperation agreement that allows the United States to use 15 Finnish military facilities and facilitates the movement of American troops and equipment in Finland.

News of the World •  • 21216 views
Media: Almost all Russian troops based on the border with Finland have been redeployed to the war in Ukraine

Media: Almost all Russian troops based on the border with Finland have been redeployed to the war in Ukraine

Russia has withdrawn up to 80% of its troops from the border with Finland and redeployed them to the war in Ukraine, leaving almost empty garrisons and military bases near the Finnish border.

War •  • 15367 views
Finland transfers the latest innovations of its defense industry to Ukraine

Finland transfers the latest innovations of its defense industry to Ukraine

Finland gives Ukraine the latest weapons, including those still under development, as well as positive feedback on the use of Finnish defense products in Ukraine, which will help in the development of new Finnish military equipment.

War •  • 23733 views
Finnish Prime Minister on sending military to Ukraine: I don't think this scenario is possible

Finnish Prime Minister on sending military to Ukraine: I don't think this scenario is possible

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo rules out sending Finnish troops to Ukraine, emphasizing that Finland will continue to support Ukraine through arms supplies and military training at Ukraine's request.

War •  • 20478 views
“Finland will do everything for Ukraine to win” - President Stubb

“Finland will do everything for Ukraine to win” - President Stubb

Finland will do everything to ensure Ukraine's victory in the war against Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.

War •  • 19435 views
Finland wants to build a plant to produce TNT equivalent explosives in Europe

Finland wants to build a plant to produce TNT equivalent explosives in Europe

Finland is seeking to quickly build a TNT plant to provide Europe with this strategic substance due to an extreme shortage.

Politics •  • 26553 views
Three Russians detained in Finland for violating sanctions

Three Russians detained in Finland for violating sanctions

Three Russian students suspected of exporting dual-use goods from Finland to other countries in violation of sanctions face imprisonment.

Politics •  • 22573 views
Finland in contact with NATO, EU over GPS interference from Russia - Foreign Minister

Finland in contact with NATO, EU over GPS interference from Russia - Foreign Minister

Finland is in contact with NATO and the EU about growing GPS interference from Russia, which has increased during Russia's war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said.

News of the World •  • 24900 views
russians get access to pilot training in Finland

russians get access to pilot training in Finland

russian citizens can once again take pilot training in Finland after an EU court lifted sanctions restricting their flights in Europe, but they cannot fly russian-owned aircraft.

News of the World •  • 30517 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has never attacked Russian territory with Western weapons

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has never attacked Russian territory with Western weapons

Ukraine has never used Western weapons to strike at the territory of the Russian Federation, in compliance with the conditions for the use of such weapons set by international partners.

War •  • 27243 views
A shooting took place at a school in Finland: 12-year-old student wounds three peers

A shooting took place at a school in Finland: 12-year-old student wounds three peers

A 12-year-old student opened fire at a school in Vantaa, Finland, wounding three other students and was detained by police.

News of the World •  • 25095 views
NATO launches large-scale exercises near the borders of Russia with more than 20,000 troops

NATO launches large-scale exercises near the borders of Russia with more than 20,000 troops

NATO launches a large-scale military exercise called Nordic Response 24 near the Russian border, involving more than 20,000 troops from 14 countries led by Norway.

News of the World •  • 24293 views
Cyberattack in Taiwan: Major data breach threatens national security

Cyberattack in Taiwan: Major data breach threatens national security

Hackers in Taiwan have gained unauthorized access to the databases of a major telecommunications company, stealing sensitive military and government data.

Crimes and emergencies •  • 35075 views
Finnish Foreign Minister proposes to use proceeds from frozen russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine

Finnish Foreign Minister proposes to use proceeds from frozen russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine

The Finnish Foreign Minister suggested using the funds from frozen russian assets to purchase additional weapons and materials for the Ukrainian defense forces.

War •  • 30018 views
Finland did not prohibit Ukraine from attacking russia with transferred weapons

Finland did not prohibit Ukraine from attacking russia with transferred weapons

Finnish officials explained that although Finland did not impose restrictions on Ukraine's use of the weapons provided, the range of Finnish weapons is shorter than that of long-range missiles supplied by other countries.

War •  • 37842 views
Finland wants to permanently close two temporary checkpoints on the border with Russia

Finland wants to permanently close two temporary checkpoints on the border with Russia

Finland plans to permanently close two temporary checkpoints on the border with Russia, which were mainly used for timber shipments but have been inactive for years due to EU sanctions and a halt in timber imports.

Society •  • 27492 views
Israel threatens to launch ground operation in Rafah before Ramadan

Israel threatens to launch ground operation in Rafah before Ramadan

Israel threatens a ground operation in Rafah before the start of Ramadan if Hamas does not release the hostages.

War •  • 32563 views
EU Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and sanctions against russia

EU Foreign Ministers to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and sanctions against russia

EU foreign ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss sanctions against russia, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the protection of navigation in the Red Sea.

Politics •  • 35592 views
Finland extends border closure with Russia for another two months

Finland extends border closure with Russia for another two months

Finland has extended the closure of the border with Russia for another two months, until April 14, due to security risks.

News of the World •  • 21104 views
Finnish company to increase ammunition production fivefold amid Russia's war against Ukraine

Finnish company to increase ammunition production fivefold amid Russia's war against Ukraine

A Finnish ammunition factory will increase production of artillery shells fivefold this year due to high demand from the Ukrainian army, which is defending itself against Russian invasion.

War •  • 25091 views
Finland has not granted a single asylum application of migrants who came from Russia

Finland has not granted a single asylum application of migrants who came from Russia

Finland did not grant asylum to any of the migrants who arrived from Russia across the border at the end of last year.

News of the World •  • 28072 views