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‘Peace is not the absence of war’: Finnish Bishops speak out on peace deal
Bishops from the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church have written an open letter declaring that “peace is not the absence of war,” as the Israel–Palestine peace deal tentatively begins. “As Christians, we believe that peace is not just the absence...

Finland enjoys a golden age of Northern Lights
The lane leading to a wooden building is lined with pine trees. A traditional, unpainted fence forms a square beyond the trees. Unlike in many places around here, the fence is not for keeping the reindeer out, but for catching something that can’t...

Long-lost 17th century Spanish masterpiece discovered in Finnish art gallery
A LONG-LOST Spanish painting has been found hanging in a Finnish art gallery. The piece, Saint Peter Martyr, painted by Baroque artist Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra between 1650 and 1655, was thought to have vanished forever when it was...

Depay Breaks Netherlands Assist Record in Dominant Win Over Finland
Memphis Depay Memphis Depay etched his name further into Dutch football history as he broke the Netherlands’ all-time assist record and extended his own goal tally in a convincing World Cup qualifying victory over Finland at the Johan Cruyff...

Helsinki Shipyard Ensuring Optimal Performance in Future Newbuilds
The cruise market is currently in a very good state, and European shipyards have very good orderbooks for years to come, said Antti Leino, director of public affairs, Eija Oraviita-Kaiku, communications manager, and Jussi Lehtinen, vice president...

Zelensky and Finnish President Stubb Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation
The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb (left), and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Munich, Germany. Office of the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held on October 14 a phone call with his Finnish...

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Defense Cooperation with the USA: Engine Assembly Plant for F-35 Fighter Jets Built in Finland
A plant for assembling and maintaining engines for fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets has been established in Finland as part of the defense collaboration with the USA. Patria reported on this. Patria is a key strategic partner of the Finnish...
Cube IM-backed Glesys to pick up two Finnish datacenters

Not Finland or Denmark, the happiest city in the world is in the UAE
When speaking of the happiest countries in the world, Finland comes to mind or maybe even Denmark or Iceland and these are verified by the World Happiness Index which makes an annual report on the happiest countries in the world. However, the...

Finland considers buying US weapons for Ukraine
The publication cited unidentified sources who confirmed the negotiations and explained that the possible agreement is part of the PURL plan, a US initiative to prioritize the delivery of military aid to Kiev. Advanced preparations are currently...

Zelenskiy discusses Ukraine's air defence with Finland's Alexander Stubb
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky reacts as he holds a joint press-conference following talks with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Kyiv on October 13, 2025, amid the Russian invasion in...

Glesys to Acquire Verne’s Managed Private Cloud Operations and Two Data Centers in Finland
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2025-- Verne, the leading provider of low-carbon high-performance data centers across the Nordics, has today announced that Glesys, a leading Nordic provider of cloud and IaaS services, will acquire Verne’s managed...

Stadler secures first order for trains for FInland
Stadler has secured an order from Finland for 63 Tango Nordic trams for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, with an option for up to 120 additional vehicles. This is Stadler’s first order for trams from Finland, and was awarded by Pääkaupunkiseudun...

Finland and Malaysia explore carbon capture cooperation
Finland’s expertise in waste-to-energy and Malaysia’s growing capacity for carbon storage could form the basis for deeper collaboration between the two countries in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, reports the Malaysian official news...

Finland's World Cup dream needs more than a miracle after Poland beat Lithuania
Finland's hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup for the first time are essentially over, even if not confirmed mathematically, after today's two results in UEFA qualifying Group G. Finland were brushed aside 4-0 by the Netherlands in Amsterdam, but...

Finland to send jets and officers to NATO nuclear exercise
Finland will take part in NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise 'Steadfast Noon' for the first time since joining the alliance. The Ministry of Defence confirmed on Friday that Finland will send F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft and staff...

Finland’s Ministry of Defense Accidentally Leaks Classified Procurement Data
Finnish flags in the hands of people. AP/Pavel Golovkin As reported by Yle In Finland, the Ministry of Defence became a victim of an accidental disclosure of secret information: previously classified data ended up in the public domain due to an...

Finland fortifies itself against its Russian neighbor
From the bridge of the gigantic patrol boat Turva, Mikko Simola, the commander in charge of the Coast Guard that ensures the safety of the Gulf of Finland, points his finger — almost as a reflex — east, toward the only stretch of sea that, after...