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2 weeks ago

Teboil winds down in Finland

US sanctions spelled the end for Teboil, a subsidiary of Russian oil giant Lukoil.
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2 weeks ago

Finland secures €1b EU loan for defence spending

The loan is a part of a broader EU plan to enhance collective defensive operations by 2030.
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2 weeks ago

Wednesday’s papers: Finland’s next PM, SDP on top and Helsinki’s 24-euro view

A trip up Helsinki’s railway station clock tower now costs almost as much as visiting the Eiffel Tower.
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2 weeks ago

Canada wants to learn from Finland

National security has been on Canadians’ minds lately.
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2 weeks ago

Tuesday’s papers: Sinking skills, unplugging a perk, and a new Häkkinen

The teenage daughter of one of Finland’s most famous drivers is a rising Formula 1 talent.
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2 weeks ago

Finland’s economy is stagnating, European Commision says

Finland could rank as the sixth most indebted country in the EU by 2027, according to the Commission.
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2 weeks ago

Finnish callers to Russia report strange voices on the line

Telecom operator Elisa says Russia may be eavesdropping on calls from Finland.
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3 weeks ago

Reindeer stroll through downtown Rovaniemi, delighting tourists

Reindeer don’t usually venture into Rovaniemi’s busiest downtown area, though they are often encountered on the other side of the river.
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3 weeks ago

Europe’s largest outdoor artificial ice field in Helsinki reopens after renovation

The city will hold an official opening event for the Oulunkylä ice field on Saturday 29 November with activities including an ice disco.
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3 weeks ago

Finland sends former Wagner fighter back to Russia

Yle previously identified several images showing the man in eastern Ukraine when he crossed the border without permission in June.
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