Prosecutors to consider suspected human trafficking of Thai berry pickers
Investigators believe there are at least 170 suspected victims in the case, and could be as many as 2,000. A
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Politics (Finland)
Finnish Government implements two-week border closure with Russia
Raja-Jooseppi in Finnish Lapland was the last open border crossing to Russia. Despite few migrants in recent days, and zero on
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Finland could re-open eastern border before Christmas
The latest decision means that the Raja-Jooseppi crossing in Finnish Lapland will be the only eastern border checkpoint to remain
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Finland preparing further shutdowns on northern part of eastern border
Although there is no clear timetable on when the government may announce the decision, Yle understands that as of Tuesday
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Russia sends asylum seekers on bicycles over Arctic border to Finland in -22°C
Tensions are increasing as FSB again sends migrants across its northern checkpoint with Europe. A group of 35 asylum seekers
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Migrant flow from Russia moves north
Following the announced closure of four border-crossing points in southern Finland, migrants are moving north to crossing points that remain
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China ship is focus of pipeline damage probe, Finland says
By Anne Kauranen, Reuters The investigation into the damage to the Balticonnector gas pipeline is now focused on the role
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Finland issues Nato stamp
Finland is to issue a postage stamp to commemorate its accession to Nato’s military alliance. The national postal service says
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Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
Finland has finished inventorying its existing bomb shelters in a government effort prompted by neighboring Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year,
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Nearly 1m cross Finland-Russia border this year despite restrictions
Finland closed its border to Russian tourists last year, but many Russian citizens are availing of still-valid Schenhen visas to
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Finland’s former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will run for president in 2024
Finland’s former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said Tuesday he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next
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Sami self-governing reform headed to Finnish Parliament
The government says it plans to bring the controversial Sami Parliament Act before the legislature before year’s end. Prime Minister Petteri
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Finland tightens entry rules for Russian business travelers and property owners
From July 10, Russians traveling with business visas to Schengen-Europe will no longer be allowed to transit through Finland. The
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Finland Border Guard reports business as usual despite aborted Russian coup
While the situation has calmed down in Russia, Finland’s Border Guard is closely monitoring any developments. The Finnish Border Guard
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Finland expels nine Russian diplomats
The nine diplomats are working for Russian intelligence, according to a statement from the President of Finland. “Their actions are
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