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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 has a population of 5.6 million, the majority being ethnic Finns. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, the mother tongues of 84.1 percent and 5.1 percent of the population, respectively. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to boreal in the north. Its land is predominantly covered by boreal forest, with over 180,000 recorded lakes.

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Putin MOCKS Western Sanctions \|Claims Russia Still Working With Western Scientists Despite Sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow continues scientific cooperation with Western experts despite heavy sanctions and political isolation. Speaking in Sarov, Russia’s nuclear.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 2 weeks ago

Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships Passionate performers from around the world are gathering in Finland this week, competing not with instruments in hand but with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published 2 weeks ago

Trump–Zelensky–EU Summit RECAP:Ceasefire Demands, Fierce Clashes,Urgent Calls for Putin to Negotiate The historic Trump–Zelensky–EU summit in Washington brought urgent calls for a Ukraine ceasefire, sharp clashes over NATO and security guarantees, and united pressure on Russian President Vladimir.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:30Published 2 weeks ago

Spain, Malta, Finland: Which EU countries are international tourists visiting the most? Spain, Malta, Finland: Which EU countries are international tourists visiting the most? At the beginning of this year, tourism in the EU saw a positive trend, except for four countries. READ MORE.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Europe OPPOSES Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan With Putin \| Zelensky SLAMS Proposal to Swap Territory Just days before Donald Trump’s planned high-stakes meeting with Vladimir Putin, European allies have thrown a wrench into his peace plan. Leaders of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published on August 10, 2025

World leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise World leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise World leaders criticised Israel's plan to seize Gaza City, warning it would worsen the humanitarian.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:38Published on August 8, 2025

Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on July 15, 2025

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PM Modi reiterates India's support for resolution in Ukraine conflict with Finnish President; Stubb backs India-EU FTA Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, with both leaders exchanging views on the recent meeting in Washington involving.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Finland-based thinktank exposes US double standard Data reveals the EU's significant role in Russia's fossil fuel revenues, surpassing India's contribution since the Ukraine conflict began. Despite Western sanctions, G7+ tankers transport over half of.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 6, 2025

'Education Systems of the World and India': AAP's Manish Sisodia starts new video series; aims to raise awareness about quality education Manish Sisodia, AAP leader, has launched “Education Systems of the World and India,” a video series advocating for quality education as crucial for national progress. The first episode compares.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2025
Four people stabbed near shopping centre in Finland Four people were stabbed near a shopping centre in Finland, police have said. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2025
Five killed after two helicopters collide in Finland Five people have died following a mid-air collision between two helicopters near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, police said. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2025

Finnish president reveals Trump running out of patience with Putin over ceasefire The president of Finland says Donald Trump is running out of patience with Vladimir Putin and is frustrated with him. Sky News - Published on March 31, 2025
Top candidate for borders watchdog would commute from Finland The government's top candidate to become the chief of the borders and immigration watchdog has told MPs he lives in Finland and commutes to the UK when he needs to. Sky News - Published on February 11, 2025
NATO to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected undersea cable sabotage NATO has said it will enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea after undersea power and internet cables were cut between Estonia and Finland. Sky News - Published on December 28, 2024
Finland boards Russian-linked oil tanker after undersea power and internet cables cut An oil tanker transporting oil to Russia, which is suspected of severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea, has been seized by Finnish authorities. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2024

Sabotage fears as Finnish prime minister reveals undersea power cable failure in Baltic The possibility that a power cable under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia has been sabotaged is being investigated after it stopped working on Christmas Day. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2024
Weir 'couldn't sleep' after Finland defeat & Euro 2025 failure Caroline Weir admits she "found it hard to sleep for quite a few nights" after Scotland's defeat by Finland and failure to qualify for Euro 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024
Watch goals that ended Scotland's Euros dream again Watch the best of the action as Scotland lose 2-0 to Finland in Helsinki to fail in their bid to reach Euro 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2024	Watch: Make or break for Scotland in Finland Amy Canavan brings us the lowdown from Helsinki as Scotland prepare for the second leg of their Euro 2025 qualifier play-off final. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2024
What more can big names do as Scotland chase Euros? Scotland will need a bigger contribution from their star players in Tuesday's Euro 2025 play-off second leg in Finland, writes Amy Canavan. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2024	'Scotland ready for challenge of winning in Finland' Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir and defender Sophie Howard reflect on their side's first-leg goalless draw with Finland in the Euro 2025 play-offs. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024
'Scots did not show best but can raise bar in Finland' Scotland did not show their best in the Euro 2025 play-off goalless draw with Finland, but Sophie Howard is "very confident" they can improve. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024	'I'm done talking, I just want to get the job done' Erin Cuthbert is determined to return to a major finals with Scotland and says she will not let Finland stand in her way again. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024
Scotland captain Corsie not fit for play-off final Captain Rachel Corsie remains sidelined for Scotland's European Championship play-off final with Finland as Kelly Clark and Chelsea Cornet return. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2024	Sabotage suspected after Baltic Sea telecoms cable suddenly stops working An undersea fibre optic cable between Germany and Finland has stopped working and might have been deliberately cut by an unknown party, according to authorities. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2024
Kelleher 'striving to get better' after starring in Dublin Republic of Ireland keeper Caoimhin Kelleher says he wants to keep improving after impressing in the 1-0 win over Finland in the Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2024	Coleman, Duffy and Idah ruled out as Doherty returns Seamus Coleman is one of three players ruled out the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixtures with Finland and England, with Matt Doherty drafted in. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2024