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Finland

Country in Europe
Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, and Russia. It is washed by the Baltic Sea, including the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia. Its capital is Helsinki. It covers an area of 338,455 km² and is the eighth largest in Europe, with a population of about 5.6 million inhabitants. Historically, Finland was under Swedish rule, and from 1809, it became an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire. The country declared independence on December 6, 1917.
1952
The country fully completed the payment of war reparations to the Soviet Union
1969
Became a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, integrating into global economic structures
1986
Became a full member of the European Free Trade Association
1995
Officially joined the European Union
2000s
The education system gained global recognition and leadership in international PISA rankings
2008
Joined the NATO Response Force, strengthening military cooperation
2022
Legally set a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035
2023
Officially became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
2025
The country was recognized as the happiest in the world for the eighth consecutive year according to the World Happiness Report
2026
The first industrial thermal energy storage system was officially put into operation
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Hungary is working to "redefine" NATO membership - Orban

Hungary is working to “redefine” NATO membership, Orban said.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 09:22 AM • 22872 views
After the West's reaction: the Russian government removed from its website the document on changing maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland

Amid the reaction of the Baltic states, Russia removed a draft document that proposed to unilaterally change its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:00 PM • 45743 views
Putin seeks to seize Gotland Island and fully control the Baltic Sea-Swedish Commander-In-Chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking control of the entire Baltic Sea, including the Swedish island of Gotland, Swedish Armed Forces commander-in-chief Mikael Buden has warned.

News of the World • May 22, 12:54 PM • 16442 views
Russia unilaterally decided to change the maritime border with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea

Russia has unilaterally changed its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, revising the geographical coordinates of islands and coastal areas.

Politics • May 21, 11:59 PM • 24167 views
Finland strengthens its border in the East

Finland is stepping up border controls along its 130-mile border with Russia and will deny entry to migrants from Russia, accusing Russia of organizing the influx of asylum seekers.

Society • May 21, 11:20 PM • 21165 views
russia wants to unilaterally change maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland - rossmi

russia plans to unilaterally change its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, adjusting geographical coordinates to declare part of the water area its internal sea waters.

News of the World • May 21, 06:40 PM • 43342 views
Heads of foreign affairs committees of the world condemn the law on "foreign agents" adopted in Georgia

The chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the US, EU, Ukraine and other countries have condemned Georgia's controversial "foreign agents" law, saying it undermines democracy and contradicts Georgia's goal of Western integration.

News of the World • May 17, 09:44 AM • 25498 views
Poland warns of risks of new sabotage and subversion in Europe by Russia

Poland warns of increased Russian attempts to sabotage, subvert and interfere in European political processes, especially in the run-up to the European Parliament elections.

Politics • May 15, 03:47 AM • 133720 views
Estonia to sell uninhabited island in the Baltic Sea at auction

Estonia will auction off the uninhabited Hiralaide Island in the Baltic Sea with the right to build at a starting price of 480,000 euros.

Economy • May 15, 02:50 AM • 26514 views
Scandinavian countries unite amid growing security threats from russia and are ready to confront the "shadow war"

The Baltic states and Northern Europe have reaffirmed their unity against russia's "shadow war. " Sweden joined NATO, and the Baltic prime ministers promised not to abandon their support for Ukraine despite moscow's intimidation.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:47 PM • 21331 views
The EU has agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, they are expected no later than early July - Welt

The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with broad security commitments, including political, military, economic, and reconstruction assistance, by early July, but excluding direct EU military involvement in combat operations against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 09:59 AM • 72902 views
Ukraine starts negotiations with Belgium on a security agreement

Ukraine and Belgium have begun negotiations on a security cooperation agreement, following President Zelenskyy's order and his recent conversation with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 01:51 PM • 21947 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: the winners of the second semi-final have been announced

The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place on May 9 in Malmö, where 10 more countries - Latvia, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia - advanced to the grand final on May 11, joining the 10 countries that had qualified from the first semi-final.

Culture • May 9, 09:26 PM • 30854 views
"Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Poles urge not to support Ukraine because of Jerry Heil's video wearing a sweatshirt with "Banderaciaga" inscription

Poles are outraged by the behavior of Ukrainian singer Jerry Heil, who recorded a video wearing a sweater with the inscription "Banderaciaga. Social media users have accused her of supporting Stepan Bandera and are urging her not to vote for Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.

Culture • May 8, 04:25 PM • 25920 views
Ukraine holds another round of talks with Portugal on security agreement

Ukraine held another round of negotiations with Portugal on a bilateral security agreement, making significant progress toward the signing of the agreement by their leaders in the near future.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 03:32 PM • 43554 views
Yermak held an online meeting with former NATO Secretary General

Yermak discussed with former NATO Chief Rasmussen and other international figures a draft report on Ukraine's future membership in NATO, preparations for the Peace Summit in Switzerland, and the need for security guarantees and support from partner countries in the context of the ongoing war with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 09:43 PM • 27369 views
Ukraine has reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Ukrainian singers Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil have reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 along with artists from Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, and Luxembourg.

Culture • May 7, 09:23 PM • 27049 views
We are preparing meetings that will definitely become news in the coming weeks - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is preparing meetings and documents that will make news in the coming weeks, including new visits by partners, new security agreements, the start of negotiations with the European Union in June, and preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 07:20 PM • 25717 views
President of Finland confirms his participation in the Peace Summit - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who confirmed Finland's participation in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 05:01 PM • 20803 views
Zelensky on the Peace Summit: We are working to ensure that all continents are represented

Ukraine is working to ensure global representation and participation of leaders at the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to restore the full force and effectiveness of the UN Charter to achieve a just peace.

Politics • May 7, 04:46 PM • 19806 views
Ukrainian audio guides have already appeared in 44 countries

Ukrainian audio guides and bookshelves are already present in 44 countries, including Finland, Canada, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and others. They were installed as part of initiatives to popularize Ukrainian culture around the world.

Culture • May 7, 02:19 PM • 20689 views
Finland raises combat readiness due to possible Russian invasion

Finland is increasing its combat capability and preparing for a possible confrontation with Russia by intensifying military agreements with private companies, accumulating the necessary stocks and using its large reserve forces.

News of the World • May 6, 07:29 AM • 20866 views
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 • May 6, 12:31 AM • 26824 views
Finnish Transport Agency: GPS jamming is a result of russian military activity

According to the Finnish transport and communications agency Traficom, the GPS jamming in the Baltic region is likely a side effect of russian military activities aimed at interfering with the navigation and control of drones.

Politics • May 4, 10:58 PM • 24512 views
The Telegraph: Trump will demand that NATO raise defense spending to 3% of GDP, excluding aid to Kyiv

If elected president, Trump plans to demand that NATO allies increase defense spending to 3% of GDP, excluding aid to Ukraine.

Economy • May 4, 02:17 AM • 61534 views
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 • May 3, 09:32 PM • 22892 views
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 • May 3, 02:08 PM • 25193 views
French Foreign Minister: Russia's losses during the full-scale invasion amount to 500,000 troops

Russia has suffered enormous military losses: according to French estimates, about 150,000 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war against Ukraine, and 500,000 people have been injured.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 10:07 AM • 72914 views
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of seven new security agreements. One of them is with the United States

President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing seven new bilateral security agreements, including one with the United States, covering arms, finance, and political cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's security towards NATO membership.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 05:06 PM • 22959 views
Baltic states warn of disaster risk due to Russian GPS jamming

Over the weekend, Baltic ministers warned of the risk of an air disaster due to GPS jamming blamed on Russia, after two Finnish flights were forced to turn around midway due to interference with navigation signals.

News of the World • April 29, 08:53 AM • 32469 views