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Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets land on motorway
22
Sep

Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets land on motorway

OSLO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A pair of F-35A Lockheed Martin  fighter jets have landed on a motorway for the first time, footage from the Norwegian military showed, a step that enables…
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Finnish government survives no-confidence vote over racism scandal
08
Sep

Finnish government survives no-confidence vote over racism scandal

HELSINKI, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Finland's government survived on Friday a no-confidence vote in parliament called by the opposition over a racism scandal that has rocked the ruling coalition since…
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Finland’s ex-PM Marin to join Blair think tank, leave parliament
08
Sep

Finland’s ex-PM Marin to join Blair think tank, leave parliament

HELSINKI, (Reuters) - Finland's former Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who narrowly lost an election in April and stepped down from the leadership of her party last week, plans to leave…
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Finland’s Marin, once the world’s youngest premier, steps down as party leader
03
Sep

Finland’s Marin, once the world’s youngest premier, steps down as party leader

By Essi Lehto HELSINKI  (Reuters) - Finland's former Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who narrowly lost an election in April, stepped down this weekend as chair of the centre-left Social Democrats,…
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Newest NATO member Finland to spend 2.3% of GDP on defence
29
Aug

Newest NATO member Finland to spend 2.3% of GDP on defence

NATO's newest member Finland plans to spend 2.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defence next year, its defence ministry said on Monday. In July, NATO's 31 member-nations agreed…
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Finnish academic Mika Aaltola to run for president
04
Aug

Finnish academic Mika Aaltola to run for president

HELSINKI  (Reuters) - Finnish foreign and security policy think-tank chief Mika Aaltola, a political outsider whose profile has been boosted by his role as a TV commentator on the Ukraine…
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Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu
28
Jul

Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu

By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN, July 28 (Reuters) - Norway and Finland face record outbreaks of bird flu this year which have killed thousands of seagulls and other species, put livestock…
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Biden arrives in Helsinki to welcome Russian neighbor Finland to NATO
13
Jul

Biden arrives in Helsinki to welcome Russian neighbor Finland to NATO

HELSINKI, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday closes out a week focused on rallying NATO unity behind Ukraine with a day-long visit to new member and…
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Finnish minister resigns over Nazi references
30
Jun

Finnish minister resigns over Nazi references

HELSINKI, June 30 (Reuters) - Finland's economy minister Vilhelm Junnila resigned on Friday after just 10 days in office, the nationalist Finns Party said, over earlier statements he had made…
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New Finnish minister survives no-confidence vote over Nazi references
28
Jun

New Finnish minister survives no-confidence vote over Nazi references

By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, June 28 (Reuters) - Finland's economy minister Vilhelm Junnila survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday called by the opposition over references he made that…
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Finland’s central bank governor to run for president
21
Jun

Finland’s central bank governor to run for president

HELSINKI, June 21 (Reuters) - Finnish central bank Governor Olli Rehn said on Wednesday he plans to run for president next year when Finland is due to elect a new…
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Finland’s parliament backs Petteri Orpo as PM, replacing Sanna Marin
20
Jun

Finland’s parliament backs Petteri Orpo as PM, replacing Sanna Marin

Finland's newly elected parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo to become prime minister, as widely expected, ushering in a right-wing government and ending…
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Finland’s right-wing parties strike deal to form government
16
Jun

Finland’s right-wing parties strike deal to form government

HELSINKI, June 15 (Reuters) - Finland's conservative National Coalition (NCP), winner of April's parliamentary election, has reached agreement to form a majority government with the eurosceptic, anti-immigration Finns Party and…
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Finland’s Foreign Minister Haavisto to run for president
08
Jun

Finland’s Foreign Minister Haavisto to run for president

HELSINKI, June 8 (Reuters) - Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Thursday he will run for president in next year's election, hoping to succeed Sauli Niinisto who is stepping…
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NATO launches Arctic manoeuvres, vowing to protect newest member Finland
31
May

NATO launches Arctic manoeuvres, vowing to protect newest member Finland

By Anne Kauranen ROVAJARVI, Finland, (Reuters) - NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its…
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Finland says Russia set to terminate agreement on military visits
24
May

Finland says Russia set to terminate agreement on military visits

OSLO, May 24 (Reuters) - Russia has informed neighbouring Finland that it will terminate a bilateral agreement on mutual visits to military installations, the Finnish defence ministry said late on…
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Around 27 injured in Finland bridge collapse, many of them children
11
May

Around 27 injured in Finland bridge collapse, many of them children

HELSINKI, May 11 (Reuters) - Around 27 people, a majority of them children, were injured on Thursday when a pedestrian bridge collapsed in the Finnish city of Espoo, just outside…
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Finland prime minister divorces husband
11
May

Finland prime minister divorces husband

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin has filed for divorce jointly with her husband of three years Markus Raikkonen, they said on Instagram. "We are grateful for…
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Finland’s election winner seeks to govern with anti-immigration party
27
Apr

Finland’s election winner seeks to govern with anti-immigration party

HELSINKI, April 27 (Reuters) - Finland's conservative National Coalition, winner of this year's parliamentary election, said on Thursday it hopes to form a majority government together with the anti-immigration Finns…
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Finland starts fence on Russian border amid migration, security concerns
16
Apr

Finland starts fence on Russian border amid migration, security concerns

By Anne Kauranen IMATRA, Finland (Reuters) - Finland is building the first stretch of a fence on its border with Russia, less than two weeks after it joined the NATO…
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After 18 years, Europe’s largest nuclear reactor starts regular output
16
Apr

After 18 years, Europe’s largest nuclear reactor starts regular output

Construction of Finland's OL3 reactor began in 2005 Work was originally schedule for completion in 2009 Completion boosts Finland's energy security Reactor is expected to produce for 60 years or…
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Far-right Finns Party moves to ECR group in EU Parliament
06
Apr

Far-right Finns Party moves to ECR group in EU Parliament

The far-right Finns Party has decided to leave the nationalist Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European Parliament to join the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), the party…
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What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer NATO?
05
Apr

What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer NATO?

HELSINKI  (Reuters) - Finland joined NATO on Tuesday, bringing the Western defence alliance significant military capabilities developed over the years. Finland is one of few European countries to have retained…
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Finland’s Marin steps down as party leader
05
Apr

Finland’s Marin steps down as party leader

HELSINKI, April 5 (Reuters) - Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin is stepping down as leader of the Social Democratic party, she said on Wednesday, adding she will serve as…
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Finland joins NATO in historic shift, Russia threatens ‘counter-measures’
05
Apr

Finland joins NATO in historic shift, Russia threatens ‘counter-measures’

Finland ends military non-alignment adhered to since 1945 NATO accession spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine Finland has made dangerous historical mistake, Russia says By Anne Kauranen and Andrew Gray…
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Finnish centre-right eyes coalition talks as defeated Marin considers future
04
Apr

Finnish centre-right eyes coalition talks as defeated Marin considers future

Outgoing Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was left to consider her future after she conceded defeat in a tight parliamentary election on Sunday that handed her centre-right rival Petteri Orpo…
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Petteri Orpo, Finland’s likely next prime minister
03
Apr

Petteri Orpo, Finland’s likely next prime minister

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Here is a profile of Finland's conservative National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo, who said he would have the first chance of forming a coalition government after…
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UPDATED: Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday
03
Apr

UPDATED: Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday

Finland will officially become a member of NATO on Tuesday, the Finnish president's office has announced. The announcement was also confirmed by NATO's secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, who said the…
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UPDATED: Finnish centre-right eyes coalition talks as defeated Marin considers future
03
Apr

UPDATED: Finnish centre-right eyes coalition talks as defeated Marin considers future

HELSINKI, April 3 (Reuters) - Outgoing Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was left to consider her future after she conceded defeat in a tight parliamentary election on Sunday that handed…
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Finland’s Marin faces tough re-election bid in national election
02
Apr

Finland’s Marin faces tough re-election bid in national election

By Anne Kauranen and Essi Lehto HELSINKI, April 2 (Reuters) - Finns cast ballots in a closely contested parliamentary election on Sunday that could cost left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin…
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Finland’s Marin in battle over state spending to stay in power
01
Apr

Finland’s Marin in battle over state spending to stay in power

Polls show three parties running neck-and-neck Opposition calling for cuts in government spending Early results due when polls close at 1700 GMT on Sunday By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) -…
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Hungary parliament backs Finland’s NATO accession, Swedish bid pending
28
Mar

Hungary parliament backs Finland’s NATO accession, Swedish bid pending

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Monday to allow Finland to join NATO once its application has been ratified by all 30 members of the alliance, ending months of foot-dragging…
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Finland should not give Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, says defence minister
23
Mar

Finland should not give Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, says defence minister

HELSINKI, March 23 (Reuters) - Finland's defence minister on Thursday said he did not want to donate Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, despite a Ukrainian request for such planes to help with its…
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NATO’s Stoltenberg hails Turkish move on Finland membership, sees Sweden joining soon
18
Mar

NATO’s Stoltenberg hails Turkish move on Finland membership, sees Sweden joining soon

BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday hailed Turkey's decision to move ahead with ratifying Finland's bid for membership of the military alliance and said he was confident…
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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Helsinki, Finland
26
Feb

EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Helsinki, Finland

An aerial photo taken by a drone shows an ice carousel with its center decorated in the national colours of Ukraine on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion in…
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Finland wants to join NATO at the same time as Sweden – PM Marin
18
Feb

Finland wants to join NATO at the same time as Sweden – PM Marin

MUNICH, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Saturday her country was aiming to join NATO at the same time as neighbouring Sweden. Finland has made this desire…
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Finland to discuss NATO ratification that may leave Sweden behind
10
Feb

Finland to discuss NATO ratification that may leave Sweden behind

HELSINKI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Finnish parliamentary groups are expected to discuss on Friday when to ratify NATO's founding treaties, in a move that could lead the country to proceed…
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Turkey’s Erdogan signals Finland’s NATO bid may be considered over Sweden
30
Jan

Turkey’s Erdogan signals Finland’s NATO bid may be considered over Sweden

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signalled on Sunday that Ankara may agree to Finland joining NATO ahead of Sweden, amid growing tensions with Stockholm. "We may deliver Finland…
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Finland says timeout needed in talks with Turkey over NATO bid
24
Jan

Finland says timeout needed in talks with Turkey over NATO bid

Finland's foreign minister said on Tuesday a timeout of a few weeks is needed in the talks between Finland, Sweden and Turkey on the two Nordic nations' plans to join…
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Ukraine war shows Europe too reliant on U.S., Finland PM says
02
Dec

Ukraine war shows Europe too reliant on U.S., Finland PM says

HELSINKI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown that Europe is too reliant on the United States for its own security, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said…
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Europe is too dependent on China for technologies, Finland’s PM says
17
Nov

Europe is too dependent on China for technologies, Finland’s PM says

HELSINKI, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Europe is currently too reliant on China for technologies and should be wary of this dependency, Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Thursday. "Let's…
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Finland’s Sanna Marin cleared of misconduct over dance video
05
Nov

Finland’s Sanna Marin cleared of misconduct over dance video

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin did not neglect her duties as prime minister, an official inquiry found after investigating a leaked party video showing her dancing with friends in August. In the…
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NATO allies would act if Sweden, Finland come under pressure, Stoltenberg says
20
Oct

NATO allies would act if Sweden, Finland come under pressure, Stoltenberg says

BRUSSELS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - NATO allies will act if Sweden or Finland come under pressure from Russia or another adversary before they become full members of the alliance, NATO…
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Norway warns could quickly impose ban on Russian tourists if necessary
30
Sep

Norway warns could quickly impose ban on Russian tourists if necessary

 (Reuters) - Norway may impose a ban on Russian tourists similar to that introduced by Finland this week, Norwegian Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl said on Friday. "We will close…
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Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight
29
Sep

Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight

HELSINKI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Finland will close its border to Russian tourists from midnight local time (2100 GMT), which is expected to lead to a significant drop in cross-border…
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More Russians travelled to Finland during weekend, Resistance to the draft grows
26
Sep

More Russians travelled to Finland during weekend, Resistance to the draft grows

HELSINKI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Almost 17,000 Russians crossed the border into Finland during the weekend, an 80% rise from a week earlier, Finnish authorities said on Monday, as the…
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Finland mulls barring Russians from entering as border traffic grows
23
Sep

Finland mulls barring Russians from entering as border traffic grows

VAALIMAA, Finland (Reuters) - Finland said it was considering barring most Russians from entering the country as traffic across the border from its eastern neighbour "intensified" following President Vladimir Putin's…
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UPDATED: Finland’s border guard says traffic on border with Russia increasing
22
Sep

UPDATED: Finland’s border guard says traffic on border with Russia increasing

HELSINKI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Traffic arriving at Finland's eastern border with Russia has "intensified" during the night, the Finnish Border Guard said early on Thursday, while adding that the…
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Finland cuts 2023 GDP growth forecast, sees risk of recession
19
Sep

Finland cuts 2023 GDP growth forecast, sees risk of recession

HELSINKI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Finland's finance ministry on Monday cut its economic growth forecast for 2023 and said the country was at risk of a recession. The ministry now…
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Europe needs strategic autonomy in energy, food, defence and technology – Finnish PM
13
Sep

Europe needs strategic autonomy in energy, food, defence and technology – Finnish PM

Addressing MEPs in Strasbourg as part of the “This is Europe” debate series, Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said that Ukrainians have proven their bravery and endurance and they…
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Sweden, Finland step in to avert Lehman-like situation for power companies
05
Sep

Sweden, Finland step in to avert Lehman-like situation for power companies

STOCKHOLM/HELSINKI, (Reuters) - Finland and Sweden announced plans to offer billions of dollars in liquidity guarantees to power companies in their countries after Russia's Gazprom shut the Nord Stream 1…
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Finland detects small amount of radioactivity
31
Aug

Finland detects small amount of radioactivity

OSLO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Small amounts of radioactive isotopes have been detected in air samples collected in Kotka in south-east Finland, but there is no risk to humans and…
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Finland to close main highway for fighter jet landing drill
31
Aug

Finland to close main highway for fighter jet landing drill

HELSINKI, (Reuters) - Finland will close down a stretch of one of its main highways for a week in September to allow its Air Force to practise takeoffs and landings…
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Turkey, Finland and Sweden officials meet to discuss Turkish concerns
26
Aug

Turkey, Finland and Sweden officials meet to discuss Turkish concerns

HELSINKI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Officials from Turkey, Finland and Sweden were expected to meet at an undisclosed location in Finland on Friday to discuss security concerns which Turkey raised…
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Finnish PM Sanna Marin: I am human, and I too sometimes long for joy, light and fun amidst these dark clouds
25
Aug

Finnish PM Sanna Marin: I am human, and I too sometimes long for joy, light and fun amidst these dark clouds

Finland's prime minister on Wednesday gave a forceful defence of her work record and her right to a private life after being swept up into a political scandal surrounding her…
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Finnish PM takes drugs test after party video causes stir
20
Aug

Finnish PM takes drugs test after party video causes stir

HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Friday she had taken a drugs test following the publication of video footage this week that showed her partying with friends,…
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UPDATED: Second video of Finnish PM Sanna Marin partying emerges
19
Aug

UPDATED: Second video of Finnish PM Sanna Marin partying emerges

A new video has emerged in Finland that portrays Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing in the private room of a Helsinki club. The episode should date back to August 6,…
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Russian jets suspected of violating Finnish airspace
19
Aug

Russian jets suspected of violating Finnish airspace

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Two Russian MiG-31 fighter jets are suspected of violating Finnish airspace on Thursday near the coastal city of Porvoo on the Gulf of Finland, the Finnish defence…
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