Australia ended the surprise run of Finland to reach the Davis Cup final for the second year in a row. Giant-killers Finland defeated Croatia and the USA in the group stage in September to qualify for the quarter-finals for the first time and then upset defending champions Canada on Tuesday. Backed by thousands of fans … Read more
HELSINKI — The European Union’s border agency said Thursday that it will send dozens of officers and equipment as reinforcements to Finland to help police its borders amid suspicion that Russia is behind an influx of migrants arriving to the country. Frontex said that it expects a “significant reinforcement” made up of 50 border guard … Read more
HELSINKI — Finland will close four crossing points on its long border with Russia to stop the flow of Middle Eastern and African migrants that it accuses Moscow of ushering to the border in recent months, the government said Thursday. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the southeastern crossing points … Read more
Three Finnish men who embraced neo-Nazi ideology have been found guilty of committing crimes with terrorist intent including plotting attacks against migrants, critical infrastructure, and their perceived political opponents ByThe Associated Press October 31, 2023, 11:10 AM HELSINKI — Three Finnish men who embraced neo-Nazi ideology were found guilty Tuesday of committing crimes with terrorist … Read more
Sweden has reported partial damage to an undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea running to Estonia ByThe Associated Press October 17, 2023, 11:44 AM STOCKHOLM — Sweden on Tuesday reported partial damage to an undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea running to Estonia that authorities believe happened at the same time as damage … Read more
Comment on this storyComment BRUSSELS — Damage to a gas pipeline and a communications cable in the Baltic Sea was probably caused by “external activity,” Finland’s president said Tuesday. The Balticconnector gas pipeline, which runs between Finland and Estonia, was shut down early Sunday due to an unusual drop in pressure. “It is likely that … Read more
HELSINKI — Finland and Estonia said Sunday that the undersea Balticconnector gas pipeline running between the two countries across the Baltic Sea was temporarily taken out of service due to a suspected leak. Gasgrid Finland and Elering, the Finnish and Estonian gas system operators, said they noted an unusual drop in pressure in the pipeline … Read more
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report. The well-being of Finnish people has sparked great interest in the country and its practices. And Finland is offering guidance on how to be happier, free of charge. Back in March, the country’s tourism … Read more
President Biden was in Finland — NATO’s latest member state — for a Wednesday morning summit with Nordic leaders. At a gathering in Helsinki along with his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinisto, Biden mentioned that “it took me about three seconds to say sure” to Finland becoming a member of the army bloc. “The quickest ratification … Read more
A rich driver has been fined 121,000 euros ($129,544) for dashing in Finland, the place such penalties are calculated on the idea of an offender’s earnings COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A rich driver has been fined 121,000 euros ($129,544) for dashing in Finland, the place such penalties are calculated on the idea of an offender’s earnings. … Read more