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2 months ago

Finland tests subsea cable disruption monitoring tech

Finnish authorities have dealt with a number of damaged data and power cable incidents in the Baltic Sea suspected to have been deliberately caused by ships.

4 months ago

Finland holds border security exercise on eastern frontier

In a crisis situation, Finland can get support from the European Gendarmerie Force, a multinational police agency with military status.

6 months ago

Three young German tourists snowshoe into Russia — get caught returning to Finland

The men said curiosity brought them to the area, according to the Finnish Border Guard.

9 months ago

Armed Border Guard patrol raises eyebrows on night train to Helsinki

“They were wearing heavy equipment, bulletproof vests and firearms on their belts,” an eyewitness explained.