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Finland

Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.

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Helsinki court orders seizure of Russian properties

Helsinki court orders seizure of Russian properties

Finland recently ordered the seizure of Russian assets at the request of Ukrainian oil and gas company Naftogaz.
ConflictsDecember 17, 202402:56 min
Santa Claus officially opening the Christmas season during a ceremony in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa voices concern over mild weather in the Arctic

Santa voices concern over mild weather in the Arctic

Unseasonably warm weather is causing concern at Santa Claus Village, a tourist attraction in Finland's arctic region.
ClimateNovember 25, 202401:02 min
A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Under threat from Russia, the nearby countries of Sweden, Finland and Norway are updating preparedness guidelines.
ConflictsNovember 22, 2024
A ship traveling along a stretch of open water marked by bright orange buoys; land is visible in the distance

Hybrid warfare on the seabed?

Hybrid warfare on the seabed?

Two undersea cables in the Baltic have been cut in possible acts of sabotage. They wouldn't be the first in the region.
PoliticsNovember 22, 2024
French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202402:37 min
A smiling woman on a sunny street in Helsinki

Why is Finland such a happy place?

Why is Finland such a happy place?

For the seventh year in a row, Finland has been ranked the happiest country on Earth. DW finds out why.
LifestyleNovember 16, 202405:49 min
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In the spotlight

A man in glasses and a suit (Finland's President Alexander Stubb) stands in front of EU and Finnish flags

Finland's president says NATO key to EU security, US power

President Alexander Stubb told DW NATO is key to European security, voicing no doubt Ukraine will join the alliance.
PoliticsOctober 23, 2024
Cashier at a fast food restaurant

Finland's hunt for skilled labor

Finland needs more skilled labor, but the Finnish language is an obstacle for foreign workers.
MigrationSeptember 20, 202403:33 min
A Swedish marine looks at a military vessel in the sea during NATO military exercises near Tovik, Norway.

With Sweden onboard, NATO's north is now sealed

It's the moment Stockholm has been impatiently awaiting as it felt left out between allies Norway and Finland.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2024
lights are seen at the Raja-Jooseppi international border crossing station

Russian-speaking Finns deplore border closure

People living in Finland don't know when they'll be able to see friends and family in Russia.
PoliticsDecember 12, 202302:53 min
Asylum seekers coming from Russia are seen at the Nuijamaa border station between Russia and Finland in Lappeenranta.

How asylum-seekers pay to cross Russian-Finnish border

As Finland shuts almost all border crossings to Russia, DW looks at how migrants are entering the EU nation.
MigrationNovember 26, 2023
Mural with Zelenskyy reading 'Glory to Ukraine'

Is neutrality really an option for Ukraine?

Russia has demanded Ukraine rule out NATO. But even Europe's neutral countries are considering joining the alliance.
PoliticsMarch 25, 2022
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