Finland

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Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Finland covers an area of 338,145 square kilometres (130,559 sq mi) and has a population of 5.6 million. Helsinki is the capital and largest city. The vast majority of the population are ethnic Finns. Finnish and Swedish are the official languages, with Swedish being the native language of 5.2% of the population. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to boreal in the north. The land cover is predominantly boreal forest biome, with more than 180,000 recorded lakes.

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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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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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

'Sweden's accession to NATO follows that of Finland last year' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published on February 26, 2024

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Football Daily Delyth Lloyd hosts reaction to Wales' Euro 2024 play-off semi-final win over Finland. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
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Bale, Ramsey, Robson-Kanu - Watch every Wales Euro finals goal Watch every goal Wales have ever scored at Euros finals as the Dragons prepare to face Finland in a Euro 2024 play-off semi-final on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
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Pick your Wales Euro play-off team to face Finland Who will make your side for Wales Euro 2024 play-off semi-final against Finland at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday? BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
Ampadu eyes date with destiny and history Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu will become the youngest Wales player to reach 50 caps if he faces Finland in Thursday's Euro 2024 play-off. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2024
Growing up with Wales - Ampadu poised to make history Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu will become the youngest Wales player to reach 50 caps if he faces Finland in Thursday's Euro 2024 play-off. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2024	The day Finland's Litmanen walked Wales ragged Revisiting the day Finland great Jari Litmanen walked Wales ragged – and Craig Bellamy incurred the wrath of a nation. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2024
Finland lays out plans to block asylum seekers arriving from Russia Finland is planning to adopt temporary legislation that will allow authorities to block asylum seekers arriving from Russia, the government has said. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024	Lockyer to link-up with Wales squad Wales defender Tom Lockyer will spend some time with the Wales international squad ahead of their Euro 2024 play-off semi-final with Finland. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
NATO is preparing to attack Russia, Putin says, and warns aggression risks nuclear conflict Russia must be "properly protected" after the expansion of NATO to include Sweden and Finland, Vladimir Putin has said in an annual state-of-the-nation speech. Sky News - Published on February 29, 2024	Highlights: Finland defeat Scotland on penalties Finland defeat Scotland on penalties to win the Pinatar Cup, as Pedro Martinez Losa's side fall short in Spain (UK only). BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2024
Watch: Scotland v Finland in Pinatar Cup final Watch live BBC Alba coverage and follow live text as Scotland play Finland in the Pinatar Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2024	Scotland face Gibraltar and Finland Euro warm-ups Scotland will complete their preparations for the Euro 2024 finals with friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland and confirm Garmisch-Partenkirchen as their tournament base. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024
Finland firm’s 500 AI-enabled cams to maintain vigil in Ayodhya Finland-based Mirasys (India) is helping Ayodhya police monitor the 5km circumference of Ayodhya Dham with AI technology. 500 cameras provide a 360-degree view of critical crossings and key points,.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024	Ramsey boosts Wales with Cardiff fitness progress Aaron Ramsey is back in Cardiff City training to boost Wales before their Euro 2024 qualifying playoff against Finland in March. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2024
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

Finland

Country in Northern Europe

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