Finnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power Police investigating reports of politicians’ homes being broken into in last year with nothing being stolen The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence EU leaders gathered in northern Finland recently for a summit focused on reaffirming the importance of the Arctic region to European security. The meeting, which took place in the city of Rovaniemi, came a month before the EU is expected to release its updated Arctic policy. The Conversation · Sep 29
Brussels to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norwegian pressure Euronews has learned that the European Commission will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, ahead of the 20 October announcement of its revamped Northern Neighbourhood strategy. Euronews · Sep 21
Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet Google will spend at least €13 billion on data centres and digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, its largest single investment in Europe, in a bet on the country's cheap power and climate. Euronews · Sep 9
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
PM Modi strengthens India-Nordic ties with focus on clean energy, trade, digitalization focus at 3rd summit Ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Narendra Modi held key meetings with leaders from Iceland, Finland, and Denmark to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, trade, and digitalisation. The discussions focused on expanding strategic partnerships, boosting economic collaboration, and deepening India’s engagement with Nordic nations in emerging technologies and sustainable development. The Economic Times · May 19
Kyiv apologises to Helsinki after two Ukrainian drones crash in Finland The apology from Ukraine comes after two drones crashed near the southern Finnish city of Kouvola on Sunday in what the country’s defence ministry said was a "suspected territorial violation". Euronews · Mar 29
Ukraine finance minister laments 'bad news from Brussels' as Hungary keeps veto on loan Kyiv says it is doing 'the best we can' after Hungary threw a critical loan into disarray, maintaining a veto on the country over a damaged pipeline. Euronews · Mar 19
No breakthrough on Hungary’s veto of EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine – as it happened EU leaders fail to convince Viktor Orbán, shortly facing Hungarian elections, to drop his opposition to aid The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Miss Universe 2025 loses title after igniting racism firestorm across three countries – her ‘apology’ only made things worse Damage control definitely ain’t her forte. We Got This Covered · Dec 18, 2025
Japan Government Takes Aim At Finland After Beauty Queen Is Stripped Of Title Over Racist Gesture Three members of the ruling coalition uploaded racist photos in protest of the decision to strip the former Miss Finland of her crown. Bored Panda · Dec 18, 2025
A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia Finland's government is facing a backlash after its representative for the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, Sarah Dzafce, was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a viral photo The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
‘Racist’ slanted-eye gesture by Miss Finland sparks outrage Finnish prime minister says the ‘thoughtless and stupid’ gesture had been ‘damaging’ to country’s international reputation The Independent UK · Dec 17, 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. Euronews · Dec 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 ‘Much-loved’ Finnish MP, 30, found dead in Helsinki parliament building Eemeli Peltonen was found dead by Finnish police at around 11am in the Parliament House
International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2025 Tragedy in Helsinki: Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen, 30, Found Dead Inside Parliament Weeks After Revealing Health Struggles Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen, 30, was found dead inside Parliament in Helsinki, weeks after sharing details of his rare kidney condition; his death is being treated as an apparent suicide.
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect.
Euronews · Aug 11, 2025 Finland charges officers of Russia-linked Eagle S ship that damaged undersea cables The damage to the Estlink 2, which can provide about half of Estonia's electricity needs in winter, did not disrupt service, although it drove up energy prices in the Baltic nations.
International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025 Finland To Withdraw From Anti-personnel Mine Ban Treaty Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia.
Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025 Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 25, 2024 Undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia experiences outage — capacity reduced to 35% as Finnish authorities investigate An undersea power cable connecting Helsinki and Tallinn, carrying 658 megawatts of electricity, has been disrupted on Christmas Day.
Top News · Dec 25, 2024 Baltic Sea Power Cable Outage Prompts Investigation Power cable outage between Finland and Estonia triggers investigation; concerns over undersea infrastructure in the Baltic region.
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024 Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and Estonia
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024 Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s diplomats to fight for Nato membership Comments come after Vladimir Putin threatens ‘more destruction’ in response to Kazan drone attack
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024 Black woman targeted by racist abuse in Finland over festival role Finnish PM apologises to Daniela Owusu after she received hate messages after becoming first Black woman to represent Saint Lucia