Finland

Country in Northern Europe

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Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with 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 across Estonia to the south. 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, forming a larger metropolitan area with the neighbouring cities of Espoo, Kauniainen, and Vantaa. The vast majority of the population are ethnic Finns; Finnish, alongside Swedish, are the official languages. 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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Biden Approves Sweden and Finland's Bid to Join NATO Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO. Biden Approves , Sweden and Finland's , Bid to Join NATO. On August 9, President Joe Biden signed a measure to accept Finland and Sweden's.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published 2 days ago

US Senate Approves NATO Membership for Finland and Sweden US Senate Approves NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden. US Senate Approves NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden. The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

'The Russians have started coming': Finland considers tourist visa ban There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published 2 weeks ago

UK team win the Heavy Metal Knitting World Championships in Finland The knitting and heavy metal championship was held in Finland, but what do contestants actually do? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:43Published on July 12, 2022

Bhagwani Devi Dagar wins gold & 2 bronze medals at 2022 World Masters Athletics \| Oneindia News*News A 94-year-old woman Bhagwani Devi Dagar bagged a Gold and two Bronze medals for India at the World Masters Athletics Championships 2022 held in Finland yesterday. #BhagwaniDeviDagar.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:35Published on July 11, 2022

Sweden and Finland's NATO accession 'to be fastest in history' NATO's Secretary-General told Euronews the accession process is "the fastest" in the alliance's history. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published on July 5, 2022

'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden move closer to NATO membership The parliaments of each existing NATO member must approve Finland and Sweden's accession before it can happen. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:49Published on July 5, 2022

NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:40Published on July 5, 2022

REPLAY: NATO launches ratification process for Sweden, Finland membership Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:45Published on July 5, 2022

'Historic step': NATO poised to sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:56Published on July 5, 2022

Turkey demands Sweden and Finland extradite 'terrorists' after NATO deal The country is asking the NATO hopefuls to hand over some 33 people sought on terrorism charges, Turkish justice minister said on Wednesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published on June 29, 2022

Finland and Sweden Are Officially Invited To Join NATO Finland and Sweden , Are Officially Invited , To Join NATO. On June 29, NATO formally invited Finland and Sweden to officially join the international alliance. . On June 29, NATO formally.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on June 29, 2022

PM welcomes Sweden and Finland to NATO Boris Johnson has met with Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish president Sauli Niinistö on day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid. Sweden and Finland have been formally invited by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on June 29, 2022

PM meets Turkish president Erdoğan at NATO Summit Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on day two of the NATO summit in Madrid. The Turkish president has U-turned on his opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, paving the way.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:11Published on June 29, 2022

NATO: PM welcomes Turkey’s U-turn on Sweden and Finland Boris Johnson has arrived for day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid where he will hold talks with other world leaders. The prime minister welcomed Turkey’s decision to now back Sweden and Finland’s.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published on June 29, 2022

Finland and Sweden set for invite to join NATO after Turkey drops opposition A new "memorandum of understanding" between the three countries seeks to allay Turkish fears over security. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:17Published on June 28, 2022

Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Kuortane Games in Finland, first win of the season \|Oneindia news *Sports Olympic Gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra, won his first gold of this season at the rain-washed Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday. A throw of 86.69 m, which was his first throw of the day, won the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:40Published on June 19, 2022

Neeraj Chopra breaks own record with 89.30m javelin throw in Paavo Nurmi Games \|Oneindia News*Sports Neeraj Chopra set a new national record as he threw 89.30 metres at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. #NeerajChopra # PaavoNurmiGames #Finland #SilverMedal Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published on June 15, 2022

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British fighter jets in 'high-end warfighting training' with Finland and Sweden The RAF has sent four Typhoons and two F-35Bs to Finland and Sweden for joint training exercises. Sky News - Published on July 10, 2022

Euro 2022: Spain recover from conceding early goal to beat Finland - highlights Watch highlights as favourites Spain recover from conceding an early goal to beat Finland convincingly 4-1 in their Euro 2022 opening match at Stadium MK. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2022
Euro Wimbledon: Aitana Bonmati's header gives Spain the lead against Finland Watch Aitana Bonmati give Spain the lead against Finland with a terrific header in their Euro 2022 opening match at Stadium MK. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2022
Euro 2022: Linda Sallstrom fires Finland into shock early lead against Spain Watch the moment Linda Sallstrom gives Finland a shock lead in the opening minute of their Euro 2022 match against Spain at Stadium MK. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2022
A bad day for Putin as NATO set to expand - but what price did Sweden and Finland pay? This was a bad day for Vladimir Putin and one of his strategic objectives. Sky News - Published on June 29, 2022

Turkey agrees to back Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO The foreign ministers of Turkey, Sweden and Finland have signed a memorandum for the two Nordic states to join NATO, removing a Turkish block to the accession process. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2022
Sweden and Finland could join NATO in next 'couple of months' The US ambassador to NATO has said the military alliance is trying to expedite the process to ensure that Sweden and Finland join in the next "couple of months". Sky News - Published on May 18, 2022
'Historic moment' as Finland and Sweden formally apply to join NATO Finland and Sweden have formally submitted their applications to join NATO in a "historic moment" driven by security concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2022	Putin warns Russia will respond if NATO boosts Finland and Sweden's military strength Vladimir Putin has said Russia has no issue with Finland and Sweden, but warned Moscow would react to the expansion of military infrastructure on their territories as both countries move closer to.. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2022
'He's flushing Russia in the toilet and killing the country': Russians in Finland lash out at Putin In the towns and villages around Lappeenranta on Finland's eastern border, Finns live nearer to Russia's St Petersburg than their own capital Helsinki. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2022	Finland confirms it will apply to join NATO to 'maximise' country's security Finland has confirmed it will apply to join NATO despite Russia's president warning it would be a "mistake" to do so. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2022
West has declared 'total hybrid war' on Russia, claims Lavov - as Putin warns Finland against joining NATO The West has declared a "total hybrid war" against Russia and it is hard to predict how long it will last, Moscow's foreign minister has said. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2022	Turkey would not be 'favourable' to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, Erdogan says Finland and Sweden joining NATO is "not favourable" for Turkey, according to the country's president. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2022
Russia would bolster border defences if Finland joins NATO, says ambassador Russia will have to bolster its defences on the border if Finland joins NATO, its ambassador to the EU has warned. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2022	Finland to apply to join NATO for the first time after Russian invasion of Ukraine Finland has announced it wants to join NATO as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2022
Finland expected to announce NATO bid - as both sides in Ukraine conflict are accused of using cluster bombs Finland is expected is today expected to say it wants to join NATO, in a major shift of security policy. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2022	Russia invasion 'opened a new chapter' in history, says PM as UK signs deals to protect Sweden and Finland Russia's invasion of Ukraine "opened a new chapter" in post-Cold War history, said Boris Johnson as he agreed defence pacts with Sweden and Finland. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2022
What will it mean if Finland joins NATO? Boris Johnson was due to travel to Finland on Wednesday and it is expected he will discuss the possibility of the country joining NATO. Sky News - Published on May 10, 2022	How Finland has been preparing for a Russian invasion since 1993 On a quiet, sunny morning in the suburbs of Helsinki, we pull into the car park of a swimming pool. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2022
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Winter Olympics: Finland win their first gold medal in ice hockey Finland's men win ice hockey gold for the first time with a 2-1 victory over the ROC at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2022	Winter Olympics: Finland's men's ice hockey team reach the final with a 2-0 victory against Slovakia Finland head to the men's ice hockey final after beating Slovakia 2-0 with Harri Pesonen scoring a late second goal. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2022
Winter Olympics: Finland's Jon Sallinen crashes into cameraman on men's halfpipe run Finland's Jon Sallinen has a dramatic second halfpipe run as he flies into a camera on the side of the pipe narrowly missing the cameraman. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2022	Winter Olympics: Therese Johaug wins gold in 10km cross-country by half a second Norway's Therese Johaug narrowly beats Finland's Kerttu Niskanen by 0.4 seconds to win gold in the women's 10km cross country in Beijing. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2022
Watch: Canada thrash Finland 11-1 in ice hockey Canada's women beat 2018 bronze medallists Finland 11-1 in their ice hockey group match at Beijing 2022. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2022	Finland's PM apologises for going clubbing after exposure to COVID Finland's prime minister has apologised for going out clubbing just hours after being exposed to COVID-19. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2021

Finland

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