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1 month ago

Tuesday’s papers: Finnish humility, protecting girls, and mysterious roof deaths

Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, HBL notes that Finland has not tested its wartime readiness since 1945.
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1 month ago

Finland sending Ukraine €20m in humanitarian aid

The tranche for Ukraine is part of a broader 72-million-euro humanitarian aid effort for other crises-hit regions of the world.
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1 month ago

Stubb and Macron discuss Ukraine peace efforts ahead of grim 4th anniversary

The two presidents meet ahead of a flurry of events commemorating the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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1 month ago

Finnish foreign minister on Trump’s second term: “We’ve learned not to be shocked by minor things”

Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) also claimed that recent racism scandals have not affected Finland’s international image “at all”.
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1 month ago

CNN: Trump expects Finnish representative at ‘Peace Board’ meeting

Finland has also been asked to attend but has not accepted the invitation.
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1 month ago

Estonia: Nato would strike ‘deep inside Russia’ if Putin hits Baltics

Russia is reinforcing its western frontier, including its border with Finland.
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1 month ago

Finland aims to double trade with India, PM Orpo says

During his visit, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) will also attend the India AI Impact Summit, alongside world leaders and billionaire executives.
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2 months ago

Rovaniemi chosen as site for Nato’s Forward Land Forces HQ

Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region.
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2 months ago

Valtonen to Israeli FM: Finland supports two-state solution

“I reaffirmed Finland’s support for regional stability and securing a path towards the two-state solution,” Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) said.
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2 months ago

FM Valtonen begins visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories

Finland supports a two-state approach to achieving a “lasting and peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians”, foreign minister Elina Valtonen said prior to her trip.
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