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Finland and Ukraine sign long-term security agreement The defence aid package provided to Ukraine by Helsinki is worth 188 million euros Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:21Published on April 3, 2024

Bullying motive for Finland school shooting that killed 12-year-old boy The Finnish government declared Wednesday a nationwide day of mourning, ordering state agencies and institutions to lower the national flag to half-mast. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on April 3, 2024

Finland Shooting: Several injured in Finnish Primary School Shooting, suspect arrested \| Oneindia Finnish police have reported multiple injuries resulting from a shooting incident at a primary school in Vantaa, a suburb of Helsinki. The authorities swiftly responded to the situation at Viertola.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:38Published on April 2, 2024

Finland: 12-year-old student opens fire at a school in Helsinki, wounding 3 The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the Finnish capital, with around 800 students and 90 staff. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 2, 2024

5 Easter Traditions From Around the World 5 Easter Traditions , From Around the World. Every culture has its own unique holiday traditions rooted in that region's folklore and history. Here are five popular Easter traditions from different.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:09Published on March 29, 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024 These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 21, 2024

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ Capital City in the World Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ , Capital City in the World. The capital of India was found to be the world's most polluted capital city in 2023, according to air-quality monitoring group.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 20, 2024

Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published on March 20, 2024

These Are The World's Happiest Countries In 2024 \| Where Does India Stand? \| Oneindia News In a groundbreaking revelation, Finland continues its streak as the world's happiest country for the seventh consecutive year in the 2024 UN-sponsored World Happiness Report. Watch this video to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:26Published on March 20, 2024

Finnish PM grilled by progressive MEPs over far-right alliance Finland's prime minister addressed on Wednesday the European Parliament and outlined his political priorities for the next legislature. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:04Published on March 13, 2024

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Mother and child die in avalanche after temperatures fell to -20C and their skis were blown away A mother and her child have died after being caught in an avalanche in northern Finland, after temperatures dropped to -20C and the wind blew their skis away, police have said. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024
It's minus 40C in Sweden and Finland as Nordic cold snap brings winter's coldest temperatures Finland and Sweden have recorded the coldest temperatures of the winter so far with thermometers falling to minus 40C (minus 40F), or even lower, as the countries remained in the grip of the Nordic.. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2024
Alex Batty: British boy fled his mother because she planned to take him to Finland, French authorities say Alex Batty, the British boy who went missing six years ago, fled his mother because she was planning to take him to Finland, French authorities have said. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023

'Pride and passion' as Australia reach Davis Cup final Alex de Minaur cruises past Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets as Australia beat Finland 2-0 to reach a second successive Davis Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023
Wales face Finland in Euro 2024 play-off semis Wales will face Finland in a Euro 2024 play-off semi-final on 21 March following Thursday's draw. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023
Canada's Davis Cup title defence ended by Finland Canada's Davis Cup defence ends at the quarter-final stage as Finland come from behind to win 2-1 and progress to the last four in Malaga, Spain. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023

San Marino score in third straight match for first time Minnows San Marino score against Finland to record goals in three consecutive matches for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
Match of the Day Northern Ireland Gavin Andrews presents highlights of Northern Ireland’s game away to Finland. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023
No benefit in being overly critical - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is "no benefit" in being "overly critical" of his young squad after a 4-0 defeat in Finland. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023
Euro 2024 qualifiers: Finland v Northern Ireland - radio and text Follow live text and BBC Radio Ulster commentary as Northern Ireland face Finland in Helsinki in their Euro 2024 qualifier. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023

Why O'Neill needs 'glass half full' approach amid injury crisis Ahead of Northern Ireland's penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier away to Finland, manager Michael O'Neill explains how he remains upbeat as injury crisis reaches new levels. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2023
Peacock-Farrell, Lane and Lyons out of NI games Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Paddy Lane and Brad Lyons are the latest players to be ruled out of Northern Ireland's games against Finland and Denmark. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023
Smyth and Evans ruled out as McCausland called up Paul Smyth joins Jonny Evans as an injury absentee for Northern Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland in Helsinki on Friday, as Rangers' Ross McCausland is called up. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2023	Chinese ship's anchor caused damage to Baltic gas pipeline, Finland suggests A Chinese container ship's dislodged anchor caused damage to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, Finnish police believe. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2023
Why HJK is perfect test of Aberdeen's European target HJK Helsinki may not travel well, but the Finnish side boast the kind of competent European record for which Aberdeen yearn. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023	Latest: Tappara Tampere v Belfast Giants Live text updates as the Belfast Giants continue their Champions Hockey league campaign facing Finnish side Tappara Tampere at Nokia Arena. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023
Champions Hockey League: Lukko Rauma v Belfast Giants - text updates Live text updates as the Belfast Giants open their Champions Hockey league campaign against Finnish side Lukko Rauma at Kivikylän Areena. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2023	Matthews finishes second at Ironman 70.3 Worlds Britain's Kat Matthews comes second, behind American Taylor Knibb, at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Finland. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2023
Joshua v Helenius - pros and pundits' predictions Before Anthony Joshua takes on Finland's Robert Helenius in London on Saturday, BBC Sport rounds up predictions from the boxing world. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2023	Russia to build up forces at western borders 'in response to NATO threat' Russia is planning to build up its forces at its western borders following Finland's accession to NATO, the country's defence minister Sergei Shoigu has said. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2023
Watch: International friendly - Finland v Scotland Watch and follow live text updates as Scotland women take on hosts Finland in an international friendly in Tampere. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023	Scotland look to 'put things right' in Finland Scotland will be out for "pay back" in Tuesday's friendly with Finland in Tampere, says striker Martha Thomas. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023
Clark replaces captain Corsie in Scotland squad Captain Rachel Corsie is out of the Scotland squad for their friendlies against Northern Ireland and Finland, with Kelly Clark drafted in. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023	Runners collide in final leg of relay race Watch the moment that Sweden and Finland runners collide in the final leg of the 4x400m mixed relay race at the European Athletics Team Championships. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2023
Finland prime minister Sanna Marin to divorce husband of three years Finland's outgoing prime minister Sanna Marin has announced she and her husband of three years, Markus Raikkonen, are divorcing. Sky News - Published on May 10, 2023	War news for Russians hidden inside video game Finland's largest daily newspaper is fighting back against Russia's media restrictions by hiding news about the war in Ukraine in a secret room within a video game. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2023
Alcaraz digs deep to avoid Madrid upset Top seed Carlos Alcaraz survives a huge scare against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori as his defence of the Madrid Open starts with a win. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023	Finland officially joins NATO, as Russia threatens 'counter measures' Finland has officially become a member of NATO after concerns over Russia's aggression. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2023
Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday Finland will officially become a member of NATO on Tuesday, the Finnish president's office has announced. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2023	Finland's PM loses bid for second term as centre-right party claims win amid tight election Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin appears to have lost her bid for a second term in power - with her party destined for defeat by two conservative opponents in an intense three-way race for control.. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2023
Finland moves closer to becoming NATO member as Turkey ratifies accession Finland has moved a step closer to becoming a NATO member after Turkey's parliament ratified its accession to the alliance. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023	O'Neill's NI return - below par or reality check? An analysis of where Northern Ireland are at as Michael O'Neill's second spell in charge begins with a win away to San Marino and defeat at home to Finland. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2023
Northern Ireland 'frustrated' after Finland defeat Craig Cathcart says Northern Ireland were "frustrated" after Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifying defeat by Finland at Windsor Park. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2023	'He called me skipper' - Cathcart on Davis arrival Stand-in NI captain Craig Cathcart says it has been "brilliant" to have injured duo Steven Davis and Stuart Dallas join up with the squad ahead of their Finland encounter. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023
McMenamin a doubt for NI's opening qualifiers Conor McMenamin has emerged as a doubt for Northern Ireland's opening Euro 2024 qualifiers against San Marino and Finland because of a calf issue. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2023	Who are O'Neill's four uncapped NI call-ups? A look at the four uncapped players that Michael O'Neill has included in his 26-man squad for Euro 2024 qualifying games against San Marino and Finland. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2023
Finland trip for Delhi teachers: Know controversy behind training programme, how Delhi LG is involved Saxena increased the number of participants from 52 to 87 to guarantee that teachers from all zones could take advantage of the training programme. DNA - Published on March 5, 2023	Finland starts construction of Russia border fence as lawmakers give final approval for NATO bid Finland has started building a fence along parts of its 1,340km (832-mile) border with Russia amid security tensions with its neighbour over the Ukraine war. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2023
NATO membership 'top priority' for Sweden and Finland NATO membership for Sweden and Finland is a "top priority", according to its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2023	Finland fight back to draw with Wales Wales end their 2022 schedule with a 1-1 draw against Finland in Pinatar. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022
Watch: Women's internationals - Wales v Finland Wales face Finland in a women's international friendly at the Pinatar Arena, Spain - catch all the action live with BBC Sport. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022	Finnish PM cleared of misconduct over 'wild' party video The Finnish prime minister has been cleared of misconduct after a video of her partying with friends emerged in the summer. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2022

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'Pride and passion' as Australia reach Davis Cup final

Wales face Finland in Euro 2024 play-off semis

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San Marino score in third straight match for first time

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Peacock-Farrell, Lane and Lyons out of NI games

Smyth and Evans ruled out as McCausland called up

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Clark replaces captain Corsie in Scotland squad

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Finland prime minister Sanna Marin to divorce husband of three years

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Alcaraz digs deep to avoid Madrid upset

Finland officially joins NATO, as Russia threatens 'counter measures'

Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday

Finland's PM loses bid for second term as centre-right party claims win amid tight election

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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence as lawmakers give final approval for NATO bid

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