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Party chief’s official visit to Finland expected to strengthen traditional ties
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming official visit to Finland by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, from October 20 to 22, is expected to strengthen the Vietnam- Finland traditional friendship and open up new opportunities for strategic...

Two people killed, 12 others injured in traffic accident in Finland
Helsinki - Saba: Two people were killed and 12 others injured on Sunday in a traffic accident in the city of Rinkomaki, southern Finland. Local media reported on Sunday that the traffic accident was described as the worst in Finland's history....

Finland to send 52 million euros in military aid package to Ukraine
Finland will send the 30th military aid package worth 52 million euros to Ukraine, APA reports, citing the press service of the Finnish Ministry of Defense. "In the future, a free and secure Europe will be decided in Ukraine - this requires...

Finland to support Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience
On Tuesday, 14 October, Finland formally joined the Tallinn Mechanism, an initiative designed to bolster Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience. This mechanism serves to coordinate international support for the cybersecurity needs of Ukraine’s...

Helsinki plants tree in Katri Vala’s Park in honour of children
For the fifth time, the City of Helsinki planted a tree in honour of children, said the City in a press release on Friday. The Scots pine planted in Katri Vala’s Park in Sörnäinen is dedicated to all the children of Helsinki born in 2025. This...

Finland is sending a new aid package to Ukraine
Finland is sending its 30th package of defense assistance to Ukraine. This was reported in a press release from the Finnish Ministry of Defense. According to the statement, the President of Finland approved the decision today based on the...

Finland to lead Naval Mines Cooperation
A Framework Arrangement for setting the scope for the Naval Mines Cooperation has been signed by Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Poland. Finnish Government press release In July 2024, the Defence...

Finland prepares €52m military aid package for Ukraine
Stock Photo: Getty Images Finland is set to deliver its 30th military aid package to Ukraine, as President Alexander Stubb endorsed the government's appropriate recommendation on 17 October. Source: press service of the Finnish Ministry of...

Finland sends Ukraine 30th defense aid package worth nearly EUR 52 mln
Finland sends Ukraine 30th package of defense aid worth approximately EUR 52 million, the country's Defense Ministry has said. "Finland will provide Ukraine with its 30th package of material assistance. The decision on this issue was made by the...

Finland Prepares New Military Package For Ukraine Worth 52 Million Euros
President Alexander Stubb made a decision on this issue. Finland will send the 30th military aid package to Ukraine, President Alexander Stubb decided on the issue following a government proposal on October 17. This was announced by the press...

Finland sends new aid package to Ukraine
Finland is sending its 30th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. According to Ukrinform, the Finnish Ministry of Defence stated this in a press release. As noted, the President of Finland approved the decision today based on a proposal from the...

Finland’s Valtonen Gets Western Backing After Georgia Controversy
Western countries and diplomats expressed support for Elina Valtonen, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finland’s Foreign Minister, after she found herself in a series of controversies with Georgian officials during and after her visit to Tbilisi,...

Intercontinental partnership stressed for advancement of women, peace and security
Speakers at a discussion in Helsinki on Tuesday underscored the need for fostering partnerships across continents for advancement of women, peace and security. The discussion entitled “Women, Peace and Security: Comparative Insights from Morocco...

Severe weather triggers multi-car collisions across Finland
Traffic on Finland’s major roads halted on Saturday morning after multiple large-scale collisions, the most serious in Lahti, involved close to 50 vehicles and left several injured. Two major pile-ups occurred in both directions of Nelostie,...
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Nordic study on siting of fusion pilot plant
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden all meet the technical requirements to host a pilot fusion reactor, but Finland is the most prepared in terms of regulatory readiness, according to a report conducted by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre...

Canada, Europe, and the alliance
Canada, Europe, and the alliance Canada is stepping up to meet the moment. In Ukraine, Prime Minister Carney joined President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day (August 24, 2025) and will continue on to Poland, Germany, and Latvia,...
Finland to strengthen China partnership, deepen multi-area cooperation in years to come: Finnish senior official
Jukka Salovaara, the permanent state secretary in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, gives a speech to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Finland in Beijing, Oct.15, 20025. (People's...

The Future of Finnish Online Casinos: Why Brite Kasinot Are Taking Over
Online casinos in Finland have evolved rapidly in recent years. Changes in technology, payment methods, and player preferences have created a new digital environment. Finnish players expect better user experiences, faster onboarding, and...

British star Amarni Banks secures first round victory at Lexus Wrexham Open
Wrexham.com > News Posted: Tue 21st Oct 2025 British star Amarni Banks was happy with her performance as she enjoyed a first round victory over Finland’s Laura Hietaranta as the main draw matches got underway at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Banks, the...

Finland cancels meeting with Kobakhidze
The Georgian service of Radio Liberty reports that Finnish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen announced that Finland, not Georgia, canceled the meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. Recall that the...