Finland

'If we wish for peace, we have to prepare for war', says Finnish MP for Arctic Circle

Two years ago, Finland was a non-aligned, militarily neutral country.

Closing the net: Finland and Sweden join forces to fight illegal salmon fishing

Rivers in Finland and Sweden are a refuge for Europe's threatened wild salmon. The countries are jointly protecting the species through old-fashioned patrolling and hi-tech surveillance.

Which Europeans have better skills in literacy, math and problem-solving?

Finnish adults score the highest in literacy, math, and problem-solving skills, while Portugal, Poland, Italy and Lithuania fall below the OECD average in all three competences.

Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset..

Warm autumn leaves Santa's Lapland village with less snow

In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi,..

Sweden asks for China's cooperation in probe over damage to Baltic Sea cables

The two cables, one running from Finland to Germany and the other from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters last week, in an area where the Yi Peng 3 bulk carrier was seen.

Russian attacks on undersea cables 'most serious threat' to our infrastructure' - NATO

Recent interference in undersea cables in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania an example of growing cyber and hybrid interference by Russia, says NATO expert.

New exhibition in Finland reveals rare murals by beloved Moomins creator Tove Jansson

Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.

NATO holds its first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance

Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.

Denmark and Norway continue to investigate damaged cables in Baltic Sea

Concerns are growing over cables carrying internet data being cut or damaged, with cases reported in a number of European countries including Germany, Finland, Sweden and Lithuania.

Damage to underwater cables was 'sabotage', German defence minister says

Two underwater fibre-optic communications cables running between Finland and Germany were discovered cut on Monday, an incident both countries said was under investigation.