English

More about this topic

Travel News

Dream Lapland holidays on ice as TUI cancels trips for lack of snow

As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters.

Europe News

Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 on trial in Finland

Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian paramilitary unit Rusich.

Europe News

Finnish authorities probe damage to cable between Finland and Sweden

The damage to the data cable between the two nations follows incidents of suspected sabotage involving underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Art

Finland exhibition reveals rare murals by Moomins creator Tove Jansson

Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe News

Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

Europe News

NATO holds first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance

Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.

Europe News

Damage to underwater cables was 'sabotage', German minister says

Two underwater fibre-optic communications cables running between Finland and Germany were discovered cut on Monday, an incident both countries said was under investigation.

Europe News

Finland and Germany discover severed data cable through Baltic Sea

In a joint statement, the two countries said the damage comes at a time that “our European security is not only under threat from Russia‘s war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors.”

Europe News

Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 faces Finland trial

Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian unit, Rusich.

Europe News

EU urgently needs to act on defence, says landmark report

The EU must signal to the US that it is prepared to pay its way on miltary and civil preparedness, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö says in a new report presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.

Destinations

Travellers overspend by €55 each day in this European country

Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade.

Finland

Finland orders seizure of several Russian assets across the country

The ruling by a Finnish court came after Russia failed to pay €4.6bn in compensation to the Naftogaz Group following its occupation of Crimea in 2014.

Norway

Norway agrees €340-million air defence deal with US

The announcement comes as Nordic countries vowed to increase defence spending following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Art

Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s murals opens in Helsinki

Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, 'Tove Jansson: Paradise' focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted.

EuroVerify

Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries?

A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.

Europe News

Sweden and Finland want to tie EU farm subsidies to rule of law

The call comes after Brussels blocked billions in funds to Poland and Hungary due to concerns over judicial reforms and democratic backsliding.

Economy

Finland looks to stop Russians buying property within its borders

Finland shares a 1,340km border with Russia and has recently also joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to increase national security in the face of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Climate

Finnish Lapland is on track for a record-breakingly hot summer

Wildfires in the vast wilderness of Lapland are set to get more frequent by the end of the century due to climate change.

No Comment

Air Guitar enthusiasts shine at championships semi-finals

Air guitar enthusiasts take the stage in Finland's Oulu on Thursday for a chance to compete in the final of the Air Guitar World Championships.

Radio Schuman

Does Finland's new migration bill break international law?

The Finnish government has approved a migration law which enables border guards to block migrants from entering the country. A move seen by many civil society organisations as legalisation of so-called 'pushbacks'.