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Military15h agoFinland studies Ukraine's experience with anti-tank fortifications along border with RussiaFinland is exploring the possibility of building anti-tank obstacles similar to those used in Ukraine to strengthen its defences along the border with Russia.Ukrinform [en]
Military1d agoFinland considers Ukraine - style anti - tank barriers as Russia rearmsbusiness-standard.com · India
Politics1d agoFinland moves to restrict entry for Russian athletes before Helsinki NHL gamesFinland’s Foreign Ministry is preparing further entry restrictions for Russian citizens, including professional athletes, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said.Meduza [en]
Politics2d agoSource tells Vlast newsletter that Putin welcomed late-October call from Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister as a possible start of substantive talks with EuropeMoscow “welcomed” a call to Vladimir Putin from Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, journalist Farida Rustamova reported in her newsletter Vlast. According to sources in the Kremlin, the call could mark the start of substantive talks with Europe.Meduza [en]
Sci & Tech5d agoThe nuclear waste repository in Finland designed to outlast modern civilisationThe first engineered structure built to last for 100,000 years is about to begin operations. The hope is that Onkalo, deep below ground in Finland, will offer a safe place for the country to store nuclear wasteNew Scientist
World5d agoFinland offers all-expenses-paid trip for singles in 2027 – How to applyFinland is offering all-expenses-paid trips to 16 international singles for a four-day experience featuring blind dates, sightseeing and culinary activities in February 2027. The post Finland offers all-expenses-paid trip for singles in 2027 – How to apply appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics6d agoFinland and Norway’s call to Putin tests European unity over RussiaWhen Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store called Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 27, they took an unusual diplomatic step at a time when direct high-level contact between European governments and Moscow has been limited. The call, initiated by the two Nordic leaders ahead of renewed peace negotiations, also drew criticism from Denmark over the lack of broader European coordination. The call did not signal a change in Finland or Norway’s...South China Morning Post
Politics6d agoRussian athletes have no place in Finland if Moscow continues war, Foreign Minister saysFinnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has said that Russian athletes will have no place in Finland next year if their country continues its war against Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessOct 29Finland launches criminal probe of suspected environmental damage by GoogleThe US tech giant is investing $15bn in a huge new data centre project in northern Finland.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 29Finnish diplomat on Putin's rare phone call with leaders of Finland, Norway over Ukraine warThe leaders of Finland and Norway discussed the war in Ukraine in a rare phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen shares her thoughts.CBS News
MilitaryOct 28Finlands defense minister talks NATO, Ukraine and fishing"We know that Russia is a threat, but we have to just do our stuff, be prepared to invest heavily, keep our friends close, get new friends globally and do stuff right —that’s the Finnish way to handle a difficult security situation."Defense News
PoliticsOct 28Europe furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to PutinThe move attracted criticism from the Danish prime minister, who urged Europe to ‘stick together’ on UkraineThe Independent World
Sci & TechOct 27Finland Licenses Permanent Spent-Fuel Repository“Finland has granted an operating licence for the world’s first permanent underground repository for spent nuclear fuel… Although the move does not allow the opening of the facility, it is expected to start operations soon, the firm said. However, 22 years after construction began, no exact date has been decided yet… With space for 6,500 […] The post Finland Licenses Permanent Spent-Fuel Repository appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 27Europe furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to PutinThe move attracted criticism from the Danish prime minister, who urged Europe to ‘stick together’ on UkraineThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 27Putin call pits Finland and Norway against Denmark and SwedenNordic unity broke on Tuesday after the leaders of Finland and Norway held a 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin. The Danish and Swedish prime ministers publicly cast doubt on the diplomatic overture.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 27Finland’s Stubb and Norway PM call Putin in break with previous European stanceThe leaders of Finland and Norway initiated a direct call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning amid broader diplomatic efforts to wind down Russia’s yearslong war with Ukraine. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre noted in a joint press release that they did not speak on behalf of…thehill · united states of america
PoliticsOct 27Finland’s Stubb and Norway PM call Putin in break with previous European stanceThe leaders of Finland and Norway initiated a direct call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning amid broader diplomatic efforts to wind down Russia’s yearslong war with Ukraine. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre noted in a joint press release that they did not speak on behalf of…The Hill
WorldOct 27Finland's puppy livestream grips millions worldwideA Finnish dog and her six newborn puppies have become an international online sensation. The 24/7 livestream, known as “Pentulive”, attracted 1.85 million unique viewers in its first two weeks, according to public broadcaster Yle.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 27Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with PutinAn end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.BBC World
PoliticsOct 27Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with UkraineFinland and Norway have called Putin about ending the Ukraine war, drawing Danish criticism. The dispute highlights divisions over European engagement with Moscow ahead of planned US-led peace talks.DW News [en]
WorldOct 27Singles sought to travel to Finland and participate in a blind date: how to sign up and what requirements are requested16 participants from all over the world will be selected to travel to the Nordic country in February 2027. They will enjoy a four-day culinary experience and meet other single people in a different environment.Clarín
ConflictOct 27Norway, Finland leaders hold ‘frank’ talk with Putin on ending Ukraine warFinland’s president and Norway’s prime minister held a “frank and substantive” discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the Nordic leaders said. “The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions,” President Alexander Stubb said in a joint statement with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. The statement noted that the phone call had been “held in...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechOct 26Finland authorizes the world's first nuclear waste repository: how is the mega-project 400 meters deepThe site will store about 60 capsules per year until 6,500 tons of waste are accumulated around the year 2120. Once sealed, the facility will operate without electricity or supervision, although at the local level there is still debate on whether the closure should be definitive.Clarín
PoliticsOct 26Europe is living in a new ‘era of darkness,’ Finland’s Stubb warnsThe Finnish president says Europe needs new security structures to keep peace in this “a dog-eat-dog world.”Politico Europe
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