Europe - Scandinavia
Finland joins NATO in historic shift, Russia threatens ‘counter-measures’
By Anne Kauranen and Andrew Gray HELSINKI/BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - Finland formally joined NATO on Tuesday, its flag unfurling outside the military bloc's…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Finland’s Marin in battle over state spending to stay in power
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who in 2019 became the world's youngest premier at 34, is…
Denmark acknowledges military shortcomings as it hosts large NATO drill
OKSBOL, Denmark, (Reuters) - Denmark has major shortcoming in its ability to defend its territory and meet its NATO commitments despite pledges…
Sweden summons Russia’s ambassador over “legitimate target” statement
Sweden's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it will summon Russia's Stockholm ambassador to complain about an "attempt at interference" with the Swedish…
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…
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Air force commanders from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark said on Friday they have signed a letter of intent…
UPDATED: Kremlin: important to identify object found next to Nord Stream pipeline
MOSCOW, March 24 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday said it was important to identify an object discovered next to one of…