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Strait of Hormuz

2 months ago

Finland endorses UK, France statement on Strait of Hormuz

The statement calls for a diplomatic solution. About 15 countries have so far voiced their support for the statement.

2 months ago

Rising oil prices already prompting some Finnish farms to downsize crop plans

A survey found two-thirds of farms saying they plan to reduce their use of fertilisers, while nearly a fifth were planning to cut down on their crops.

3 months ago

Finland will not take part in military operations in Persian Gulf, Minister Valtonen says

Finland has joined 19 other countries in a joint statement condemning Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.