Winter flight chaos: The surprising reason even Finnish airports are struggling with extreme cold Aviation experts explain that grounding flights is more complex than just clearing a runway of snow and ice. Euronews · Jan 18
Trump threatens 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US Heads of state across Europe respond in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, and boycott of World Cup suggested The Guardian - US · Jan 17
Trump to hit eight European countries with 10% tariff over Greenland dispute Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland are to face a 10% tariff on all goods from 1 February. Euronews · Jan 17
Trump launches trade war against NATO after European countries sent troops to Greenland amid his takeover plan "On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown." Fortune · Jan 17
He called himself an ‘untouchable hacker god’. But who was behind the biggest crime Finland has ever known? How would you feel if your therapist’s notes – your darkest thoughts and deepest feelings – were exposed to the world? For 33,000 Finnish people, that became a terrifying reality, with deadly consequences The Guardian - UK · Jan 17
Canada at war with Russia? Why the debate has shifted from ‘if’ to ‘when’ In the fog-softened half light of the morning of Oct. 14, 2023, security cameras along Finland’s eastern border with Russia captured dozens of figures crossing the frontier. The Conversation · Jan 15
“If it leads to success we don’t have anything against it. We still have the death metal vocals, after all – those put a lot of people off”: Amorphis steered surprisingly close to pop-rock on their latest album. But they’re not selling out Borderland is more eclectic than ever as they celebrate the uplifting vibes of loud, aggressive music. But how did a band from the heaviest country in the world get so deeply into prog? Metal Hammer · Jan 13
Share a travel tip on a holiday in Scandinavia or Finland From beautiful cities to dune-backed beaches and spectacular Arctic landscapes, tell us about a memorable trip to Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland after airport shuts due to -39C Arctic cold All flights have been grounded due to inoperable conditions The Independent UK · Jan 12
Ukraine is under pressure to trade land for peace − if it does, history shows it might not ever get it back Asked in December 2025 what the biggest sticking point was in negotiating peace in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump got straight to the point: land. “Some of that land has been taken. Some of that land is maybe up for grabs,” he added. The Conversation · Jan 12
Cargo vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable allowed to leave Finland The vessel, flagged from St Vincent and the Grenadines, is believed to have dragged its anchor along the seabed for several kilometres, according to Finnish authorities. Euronews · Jan 12
How cold?? Thousands trapped in Lapland as temperature plunges to an incredible -39C The extreme cold at Kittila airport in Finland is making de-icing of aircraft and other operations difficult Evening Standard · Jan 12
Thousands of tourists stranded in Europe as snow and deep freeze cancels flights Heavy snowfall, high winds and icy roads have made travel difficult in parts of Europe The Independent UK · Jan 11
Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland's legendary 'fox fires' (photos) A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox. Space · Jan 9
Euronews · Jan 5 After decades of teaching media literacy, Finland equips students with skills to spot AI deepfakes As deepfakes proliferate online, Finland adds AI literacy to its school curriculum to help children as young as 3 to recognise AI-generated fake news.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Children as young as three taught how to spot fake news in European country taking on media literacy Teachers have been tasked with adding artificial intelligence literacy to their curriculum
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Police in Finland arrest 2 in connection with damage to undersea telecom cable Finnish authorities have arrested two people in connection with damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland
Euronews · Jan 1 Ship seized in Finland suspected of cable damage was carrying sanctioned Russian steel Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 31, 2025 Finnish authorities seize ship and crew after undersea cable cut, pursuing criminal charges — Finnish special forces board ship, detain all 14 crewmembers Cables and pipelines in the Gulf of Finland have been damaged four times in less than 1.5 years.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 Finnish police seize vessel suspected of damaging underwater cable Border guards say they found ship with anchor lowered into sea after detection of fault in Helsinki-Tallinn telecoms link
Euronews · Dec 31, 2025 Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables between Finland and Estonia Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cable in Gulf of Finland Authorities are investigating damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland that occurred between the capitals of Finland and Estonia
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 Russian ship seized by Finnish authorities for 'damaging undersea cables' The captured cargo vessel left St Petersburg and was travelling between Finland’s capital Helsinki and Tallinn in Estonia
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 GDP growth forecasts: Which European economies will have the highest growth? After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?
Euronews · Dec 16, 2025 EU's eastern flank states gather for summit in Finland to discuss security and defence The northern and eastern EU countries will meet in the Finnish capital to discuss how to boost their security and defence. The future of Russia's frozen assets and Ukraine's peace plan are also on the agenda.