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1 month ago

Finland raises flags on Remembrance Day

On Sunday Finland honours those who died defending the country’s territory and people, as well as those who lost their lives in peacekeeping missions.
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1 month ago

Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026, Finland places 6th

“I haven’t shed a tear,” Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius said after the votes were tallied.
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1 month ago

Can Finland win Eurovision 2026? Bookmakers think so

If Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen win, it will mark Finland’s second-ever Eurovision victory at the song contest.
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1 month ago

Wet weekend for some in Finland, but sun will shine in southern areas

Sunshine will cover southern Finland on Sunday, but a precipitation system is headed to northern areas.
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1 month ago

Finland did not overreact to Friday’s suspected drone incursion, minister says

“One cannot say that we were ‘caught with our pants down’,” Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said on Saturday morning.
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1 month ago

Finland’s ‘nightless night’ season begins in northern Lapland

More southern areas of the country will also experience significantly extended daylight throughout the summer.
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1 month ago

Worries grow among immigrant communities in Oulu after reported attacks

Police are investigating two separate incidents in which foreign-born residents were targeted in Oulu within the space of a month.
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1 month ago

Heatwave temperatures possible next week

Rain is still expected in parts of the country over the weekend.
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1 month ago

No stray drones in Finland, officials say

The Finnish Defence Forces say there are no signs that any drones had strayed into Finland.
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1 month ago

Officials say danger over after early hours drone alert

Uusimaa residents were told to stay indoors in the early morning hours on Friday.
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