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 Motorsport · Jul 9
‘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 · Jul 8
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 · Jul 8
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 · Jul 6
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… The Economic Times · Jul 5
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President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.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 · Jul 3
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 · Jul 2
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 · Jul 2
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 · Jul 1
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 · Jul 1
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 · Jun 30
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. Euronews · Jun 26
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… The Times of India · Jun 23
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. Euronews · Jun 17
The Conversation · Jun 17 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 · Jun 17 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…
The Times of India · Jun 17 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 · Jun 17 ‘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 · Jun 16 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…
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 16 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 · Jun 16 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 · Jun 16 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 · Jun 14 New routes spark growing international interest 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13 Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countries
The Economic Times · Jun 12 "Influential actor": Finnish President lauds India's global role during talks with EAM Jaishankar Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed global conflicts and the upcoming G7 summit. Stubb called India an influential actor whose views are important. Both leaders stressed diplomacy's role in an uncertain world. India and Finland will advance their partnership in digitalization and…