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Rick Steves
Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic
Finland and Estonia—are not only neighbors, but soul sisters.
Apr 17, 2024
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Rick Steves
Apr 17
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World News
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Adam Morrow
Russia–NATO Relations at ‘Point of Direct Confrontation,’ Kremlin Warns
Moscow’s warning coincides with 75th anniversary of transatlantic alliance’s foundation.
Apr 04, 2024
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Adam Morrow
Apr 04
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World News
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Naveen Athrappully
Sweden Clears Final Hurdle to Join NATO
Hungary ended its holdout after signing a defense deal with the Scandinavian nation, which will become the alliance’s 32nd member.
Feb 26, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
Feb 26
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Europe
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The Associated Press
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb Wins First Round of Finland’s Presidential Vote to Set Up Runoff
Jan 28, 2024
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The Associated Press
Jan 28
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Europe
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The Associated Press
Cold Spell in Finland and Sweden Sends Temperature Below Minus 40
Jan 02, 2024
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The Associated Press
Jan 02
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International
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Finnish Study: Mental Health Issues Remain After Transgender Medical Procedures
Study advises ‘cautious assessment’ of gender reassignment procedures, saying other treatment needs may be more urgent.
Dec 23, 2023
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Dec 23
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Europe
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Adam Morrow
Germany to Send Troops to NATO Ally Lithuania in 1st Foreign Deployment Since World War II
The deployment agreement comes amid spate of U.S. defense pacts with Scandinavian states.
Dec 19, 2023
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Adam Morrow
Dec 19
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US
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Andrew Thornebrooke
Finland, US Sign Defense Agreement Against Russian Warnings
‘By attacking Ukraine, Russia committed a monumental strategic error,’ Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said.
Dec 18, 2023
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Andrew Thornebrooke
Dec 18
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Russia-Ukraine War
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Stephen Katte
Putin Warns of Problems With Finland in Future, Blames West for ‘Dragging’ Them Into NATO
Vladimir Putin believes that Russia and Finland previously had a friendly relationship, which has since soured after he claims the West interfered.
Dec 17, 2023
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Stephen Katte
Dec 17
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Asia & Pacific
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Adam Morrow
Prospective US–Finland Defense Pact ‘Poses Threat’ to Russia, Moscow Claims
To be signed next week, the pact will allow the U.S. military to send forces and equipment to Finland, which shares an 830-mile-long border with Russia.
Dec 15, 2023
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Adam Morrow
Dec 15
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World News
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Adam Morrow
Finland Shuts Last Border Crossing With Russia; Estonia Considers Following Suit
Helsinki says the move comes in response to Moscow’s alleged weaponization of migrant inflows to Europe.
Nov 30, 2023
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Adam Morrow
Nov 30
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World News
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Adam Morrow
Moscow Voices ‘Regret’ Over Border Closure by New NATO Member Finland
Helsinki moves to seal its crossings with Russia amid Western claims that Moscow is weaponizing migrant inflows to Europe.
Nov 20, 2023
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Adam Morrow
Nov 20
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Europe
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Reuters
3 Baltic Pipe and Cable Incidents ‘Are Related’, Estonia Says
Oct 27, 2023
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Reuters
Oct 27
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Europe
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The Associated Press
Martti Ahtisaari, Former Finnish President, Global Peace Broker and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies
Oct 21, 2023
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The Associated Press
Oct 21
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Europe-China Relations
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Aldgra Fredly
China’s Refusal to Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Fuels Uncertainty for Finland: Foreign Minister
Finland believes that China could play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, given its influence over Russia.
Oct 02, 2023
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Aldgra Fredly
Oct 02
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News Clips
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Epoch Video
First Time Ever: Lockheed Martin F-35A Fighter Jets Land on Motorway in Finland
Sep 22, 2023
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Epoch Video
Sep 22
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Europe
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The Associated Press
A Finnish Man Places 26.5 Pounds of Dynamite in a Friend’s Vehicles and Claims It Was a Joke
Aug 10, 2023
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The Associated Press
Aug 10
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Golf
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Field Level Media
Duo of Matilda Castren, Kelly Tan Takes Lead at Dow Great Lakes
Jul 20, 2023
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Field Level Media
Jul 20
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Europe
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Reuters
Finland’s Parliament Backs Petteri Orpo as PM, Replacing Sanna Marin
Jun 20, 2023
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Reuters
Jun 20
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Viewpoints
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John Mac Ghlionn
The Dark Truth About Finland’s Happiness
May 23, 2023
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John Mac Ghlionn
May 23
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