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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, across from Estonia. Finland covers an area of 338,455 square kilometres (130,678 sq mi) with 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, Swedish is the native language of 5.2% of the population. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to the boreal in the north. The land cover is primarily a boreal forest biome, with more than 180,000 recorded lakes.

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Eurovision 2023: Loreen makes history with second win for Sweden Sweden took the top spot at Eurovision 2023 with Finland in second. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published 3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy in Finland: 'This year will be decisive for victory" After morning talks with the Finnish President, Zelenskyy will meet with other Nordic leaders during Wednesday afternoon. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on May 3, 2023

New investigation by Nordic nations claim Russia planning sabotage in North Sea \| Oneindia News A joint investigation by the public broadcasters of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland has alleged that Russia has a fleet of suspected spy ships operating in Nordic waters. These ships are reportedly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:28Published on April 20, 2023

Fact-check: Is Russia moving nuclear equipment near Finland's border? Social media users claim Russia sent nuclear weapons to the Finnish border in retaliation after it joined the NATO military alliance. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:37Published on April 13, 2023

Finns race on reindeer while in Guyana they celebrate rodeo skills Finland crowns its reindeer king as 14 reindeer and jockeys compete for the title in the season's final race in the Arctic, with reindeer racing a growing sport. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on April 10, 2023

Watch: Finland crowns its reindeer racing champion Dressed in skis, helmets and ski goggles and pulled by harnesses attached to the reindeer, Finland's top 14 competitors raced one kilometre around an oval track in the far northern town of Inari. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 10, 2023

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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
Euro 2024 qualifying: Build-up to Northern Ireland v Finland Live audio and text coverage as Northern Ireland face Finland in the second of their 2024 European Championship qualifiers in the National Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast. 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
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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	Harding left out of Wales squad for friendly Forward Natasha Harding is again left out of Wales' squad for their friendly with Finland on Saturday, 12 November, for "personal reasons". BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2022
Finland to ban Russian tourists over fears of 'endangering international relations' The Finnish government has said it will ban anyone coming into the country with a tourist visa from Friday following thousands of arrivals after Vladimir Putin's mobilisation order. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2022	Estonia warns Russian residents they could be banned from EU if they answer draft As Finland looks set to ban Russian tourists from crossing the border to escape being drafted into Vladimir Putin's army, Estonia has warned residents they will be banned from the EU if they too join.. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2022
British troops join cold weather exercise with Swedish and Finnish armed forces British troops have taken part in Exercise Vigilant Knife, an exercise with Swedish and Finnish armed forces. Sky News - Published on September 4, 2022	'Keep dancing': Hillary Clinton shares photo in solidarity with Finland's prime minister Hillary Clinton has shared a photo of her dancing in a salsa bar during her time as the US secretary of state in a supportive message to Finland's prime minister. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2022
Finland's PM apologises for topless picture of influencers at her official residence Finland's prime minister has apologised after a picture emerged showing two influencers posing naked in her official residence during a private party. Sky News - Published on August 23, 2022	Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's Drug Test Comes Back Negative Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has proved she can have the time of her life AND stay clean -- because her drug test has come back negative. The 36-year-old PM's office revealed the results of her.. TMZ.com - Published on August 23, 2022
'Girl power': Finnish women post videos of themselves dancing to support PM Sanna Marin Hundreds of women in Finland have been posting videos of themselves dancing to support prime minister Sanna Marin who became embroiled in a scandal when two videos emerged of her partying. Sky News - Published on August 21, 2022	Finland PM takes drug test as new video 'shows married leader dancing closely with pop star' Finland's prime minister says she has taken a drugs test after videos emerged this week of her at a "wild" party with friends in a private home. Sky News - Published on August 19, 2022
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Euro 2022: Unbeaten Germany comfortably beat Finland - highlights Watch highlights as Germany beat Finland 3-0 to top Group B at Euro 2022 with a perfect record. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2022	Euro 2022: Denmark's Lene Christensen pulls off match-winning against Finland Watch Denmark's Lene Christensen pull off a remarkable save to help secure a 1-0 win against Finland at Euro 2022. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022
Euro 2022: Denmark beat Finland to keep Euros hopes alive - highlights Watch highlights of Denmark's 1-0 win against Finland, keeping their hopes of progression at Euro 2022 alive. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022	Euro 2022: Pernille Harder scores as Denmark beat Finland to keep hopes of progress alive Pernille Harder's second-half goal ensures Denmark keep their hopes of progressing from Group B alive as they beat a determined Finland at Euro 2022. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022