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Finland carved an entire underground city into the bedrock beneath Helsinki, filling it with swimming pools, sports halls, parking areas, and shopping spaces that can be rapidly converted into blast-resistant shelters in case of war

Helsinki's extensive underground network serves daily purposes and civil defence needs. These facilities are carved into solid granite bedrock and are widely regarded as a leading example. Many underground spaces function as gyms and swimming halls while ready for emergencies. Finland's civil defence system protects almost an entire city with…

The Times of India

‘As if I was on a Greek island, but without the stifling heat’: readers’ favourite cooler European coasts

From the Fanad peninsula in Ireland to the forested beaches of Finland, these are your favourite escapes without the fear of getting frazzled

The Guardian - UK

Lancia turn to Martins Sesks, Teemu Suninen to help develop rally car

The Italian brand welcome a couple of experienced gravel rally drivers to help prepare for Rally Finland

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‘Sort yourselves out, we need you!’: Finland’s president berates UK for changing PM again at Nato summit

Alexander Stubb said previously that Europe should build a flexible partnership with the UK after Brexit

The Independent UK

Finland's President Says 'Ukraine Has Won' War Against Russia by Preserving Sovereignty— But Warns Kyiv Still Needs Air Defense

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday that Ukraine has already won the war against Russia by preserving its independence, even as he warned NATO allies that Kyiv still urgently needs more air defense support.

Benzinga

Finnish proverb of the day: "The forest answers in the same way one shouts at it" teaches us that we get what we do to others

Among the many proverbs that have emerged from Finland's forests, few capture the relationship between human behavior and consequence as beautifully as "The forest answers in the same way one shouts at it." In Finnish, the proverb is often expressed as "Niin metsä vastaa kuin sinne huudetaan." Literally, it refers…

The Times of India

Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal: Report

Uber no longer plans to launch food delivery in five of the seven countries it had targeted for expansion this year, including Austria, Norway and Greece, the report said. It did not identify the other two countries. Earlier in the year, Uber said it planned to expand its food delivery…

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Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead

President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.

Euronews

Teenager alleged to be member of cyber hacking group linked to TfL attack is arrested

Peter Stokes, 19, was arrested in Finland and extradited to the US following an Interpol Red Notice, the US Department of Justice has said

Evening Standard

Alleged member of hacking group 'Scattered Spider' arrested in Finland

Scattered Spider, also known as “Octo Tempest,” “UNC3944,” or “0ktapus,” is a group of criminal cyber actors that attempts to extort ransoms from companies.

Euronews

Finnish entrepreneur jailed for breach of EU sanctions after exporting trucks to Russia

Finland's 1,340-kilometre border with Russia has been closed since December 2023 after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants without visas.

Euronews

Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia

In an unexpected move, Russia announced several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia to be “temporarily” shut down. Could this indicate an upcoming mobilisation in Russia as Moscow lacks troops for its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine?

Euronews

Finland's last analogue landline phones go silent after 150 years

Finland's last landline call has been made as the Nordic country becomes the latest to retire copper-wire phones in favour of fibre.

Euronews

Europe's best lakes for a safe summer dip, from the Italian Alps to the Hungarian plains

The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming.

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Sweden has 267,570 islands, more than any country on Earth; most have never been lived on

Sweden sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea, shares borders with Norway and Finland, and is mostly known for its forests, fjords, and very good furniture. Not exactly what you'd picture when someone says "island nation." And yet, according to a 2013 survey by Statistics Sweden , this Scandinavian…

Euronews

Finland's parliament passes bill in support of lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year

Whether cities or villages, many communities across Europe spend the day and night of June 24 celebrating Midsummer. Congregating around bonfires, or sometimes maypoles, sporting handwoven wreaths of wildflowers or oak leaves, they’ll sing, jump, dance, eat, drink, catch up and celebrate the arrival of the longest day of the…

The Times of India

10 happiest countries in the world to live in as per the World Happiness Report: From Finland to Switzerland

The idea of the "best" country to live in rarely comes down to a single factor. A place with strong wages may struggle with housing costs. A country known for safety might offer fewer economic opportunities than a larger neighbour. Climate, healthcare, education, public services, social trust, and simple day-to-day…

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9 places on Earth where the sun never sets: Iceland, Norway, Finland, and more

Most people measure the day without really thinking about it. Morning arrives, afternoon follows, and eventually the sky begins to darken. The pattern is so familiar that it feels permanent. Yet there are parts of the world where summer interrupts that routine completely. For weeks, and in some cases months,…

Euronews

‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals the best places to escape the summer heat

A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.

The Mary Sue

The Finnish Summer Tradition You Never Knew You Needed

Finland is a beautiful country, yet it can be rugged and harsh. So, it makes sense that its people are practical types, but internet users are finding out just how true that is after stumbling upon a much loved Finnish summer tradition. The use of a matonpesupaikka, or public rug-washing…

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Finland charges Russian captain and crew member of ship suspected of damaging undersea cables — prosecutors claim ship had eight more targets before it was stopped by coast guard

Finnish prosecutors charged two crew members of a cargo ship suspected of deliberately damaging two undersea cables at the turn of the year, with two more remaining detained in Finland. This is the second investigation to result in charges, although the first case failed to secure a conviction, with the…

The Times of India

Finland's unique literacy program: Children read to dogs and cows to build confidence without fear of judgment

In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers…

Bangkok Post

Finnair, SAS planning direct flights to Krabi

Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.

Bangkok Post

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