Foreign power may strike Nordics’ electricity grid ‘in the near future’, Sweden’s TV4 reports
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service’s (Supo) communications unit told Yle that it is not aware of any particular threat. According
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Politics (Finland)
Trump’s Greenland threats cast shadow on Finland’s icebreaker deals
US designs on Greenland risk putting Finland in an uncomfortable position. Questions are emerging as to whether Finnish-built icebreakers could double
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Rovaniemi in Arctic Finland chosen for NATO’s Forward Land Forces HQ
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP)
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Greenland clash left a mark on EU-US relations says Finnish PM
Allies should not exert pressure on each other or push for the annexation of a partner country’s territory, Finland’s Prime
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Finnish president aims to ready plan for Arctic security by NATO July summit
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Thursday he wants to get a plan aimed at bolstering Arctic security ready by
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Finland to take part in NATO’s major Arctic-focused exercises in March
“It’s crucial for Finland that the joint training activities planned by Nato extend directly onto Finnish soil,” Brigadier General Manu
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Finland not sending more troops to Greenland
Finland’s immediate focus is on easing the pressure caused by America’s demands over Greenland, says Alexander Stubb. It does not
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Finland preparing to send two liaison officers to Greenland
Several European countries have sent soldiers to the region in the past few days on reconnaissance missions. Finland will send
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Only Greenland and Denmark can decide on their own future says Finnish President
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to take Greenland from NATO ally Denmark. Finnish President Alexander Stubb says that only
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Nearly all parliamentary groups back formal apology to indigenous Sámi
Only the Finns Party dismisses the idea of a state apology to the Sámi people, as called for by Prime
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PM Orpo: Finland must apologise to Sámi people
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report lists 70 recommendations on how Finland can improve its relationship with the Sámi people.
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Finland sharpens Arctic stance as security pressures rise; Canada among key allies
Finland issued a new Arctic foreign and security policy on Tuesday, warning that the region is entering a period of
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Finland’s border fence almost ready in Lapland
Construction of fencing along Finland’s eastern border is nearly complete in Lapland, while sections of fence along other parts of
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Canada wants to learn from Finland
National security has been on Canadians’ minds lately. Finland and Canada have a lot in common. The two countries share
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Finland turns to nature as new line of defence against Russia
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western nations have raced to rearm—buying drones, rebuilding arsenals, and even reconsidering 1990s-era bans on
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