Finland’s new president sees no limit to NATO ties, Ukraine support

By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) – Alexander Stubb declared himself winner of Finland’s presidential election on Sunday after a campaign built on promises to make the most of his country’s new membership of NATO and back Ukraine in its war with shared neighbour Russia. In his new job, the centre-right former prime minister and investment … Read more

Q&A: ‘This isn’t just Putin’s war,’ says Finland’s foreign minister

Comment on this storyComment You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. When Russia launched its full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland had a center-left ruling government … Read more

I took Finland’s masterclass on happiness: Here’s what I learned

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

Finland’s economics minister steps down from authorities over alleged ties to excessive proper wing

The financial affairs minister in Finland’s new center-right governing coalition has resigned after 10 days within the job for his alleged ties to the acute proper wing COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The financial affairs minister in Finland’s new four-party center-right governing coalition, resigned Friday after 10 days within the job for his alleged ties to the … Read more