Finland

Finland has stepped up border security, maintaining stability despite two people recently crossing the border illegally and seeking asylum. Since the closure of the Niirala border crossing, no unauthorized border crossings have been recorded.

Austria tops the EU's "quality of life" index with a score of 7. 9/10, while Bulgaria has the lowest score of 5.6, while the EU average is 7.1. Life satisfaction is also influenced by factors other than income, such as education and family.

Europe is facing a cold week. Some parts of Scandinavia are experiencing electricity imports due to low wind power production

The World Bank's new INSPIRE project, supported by a $1. 2 billion loan, will finance social benefits for nearly 10 million Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion. The project aims to finance social assistance to the poor and vulnerable

The Finnish city of Turku buys the former Russian consulate for 1. 6 million euros to demolish it and build a kindergarten.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson supports Finland's decision to close the border with Russia.

Finland expects an increase in the number of migrants from countries such as Afghanistan and Syria arriving through Russia and is considering new measures to control the influx after having already closed most of its entry points.

Finland may close the remaining 4 checkpoints on the border with Russia on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday .

For the first time as a NATO member, Finland will lead the international naval exercise "Ice Wind 23" near the Russian border. A total of 30 warships and more than 4,000 troops are taking part in the exercise