Russian President, Vladimir Putin has warned there will be “problems” with neighbouring Finland after it joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) earlier this year. Finland’s ascension to NATO marked a major shift in the security landscape in northern Europe, and added some 1,300 kilometers (830 miles) to the …
Read More »Eukonkanto: Meet the wife-carrying competition in Finland
The race involves an obstacle course that features a variety of challenges including water pools, hurdles, and steep inclines. Fun could come in different forms and one of the most common is sports. In Finland, there is a sports competition that may seem unusual to most people. This competition called …
Read More »Northern Ireland v Finland live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Euro 2024 qualifier
Northern Ireland v Finland live stream and match preview, Sunday 26 March, 7.45pm GMT Northern Ireland v Finland live stream and match preview Looking for a Northern Ireland v Finland live stream? We’ve got you covered. Northern Ireland v Finland is on Viaplay Sports in the UK. Brit abroad? Use a …
Read More »Soon we will be able to call Sweden and Finland NATO allies – US
The US government says it will “soon be able to call” Sweden and Finland NATO allies, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said following a meeting with his Swedish and Finnish counterparts on Thursday, December 8, when asked about their admission into the defense alliance. Finland and Sweden asked to join …
Read More »Biden’s Hopes for Sweden and Finland in NATO Are Stuck on Erdogan’s Demands
WASHINGTON — When President Biden hosted the leaders of Finland and Sweden at the White House this year, he spoke in triumphal terms about their decision to join NATO after decades of neutrality, in the latest blow to President Vladimir V. Putin’s efforts to undermine the alliance. It was, Mr. Biden …
Read More »Leaders of New Zealand and Finland hit back at reporter’s question on age and gender | CNN
As two of the youngest heads of government and among a small percentage of female world leaders, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin have long faced questions about their age and gender. But they were quick to shoot down a journalist who asked about …
Read More »Video: Finland Bars Russian Tourists
Finland’s foreign minister said the country would bar Russians from entering as tourists, shuttering the last land route to the European Union for people fleeing the Kremlin’s military mobilization.
Read More »Senate Votes 95-1 To Approve Sweden And Finland NATO Membership – Is It The Right Move?
It’s been a banner week for Republicans and Democrats coming together in solidarity – with the overwhelming approval by the Senate for Sweden and Finland’s inclusion into NATO. This comes on the heels of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, which also had Republicans locking arms with their Democrat counterparts …
Read More »Finland Moves to Join NATO, Upending Putin’s Ukraine War Aims
BRUSSELS — President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has said stopping NATO’s expansion helped drive him to invade Ukraine. But on Thursday, Finland declared its unequivocal intention to join, not only upending Mr. Putin’s plan, but also placing the alliance’s newest prospective member on Russia’s northern doorstep. The declaration by …
Read More »Sweden and Finland ‘agree to both apply for NATO membership next month despite threats from Russian Govt
The governments of Sweden and Finland have agreed to submit NATO applications at the same time next month despite threats from the Russian Govt. Two newspapers, one Swedish, the other Finnish, confirmed the news. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti said that the Swedish government has expressed a wish to Finland that they apply together in the …
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