Russia gearing up for decade-long duel with West, Estonia warns – POLITICO
The report notes a significant rise in military production in Russia, including of artillery and armored vehicles, that is enhancing Moscow’s ability to continue fighting.…
Former Finland PM Alexander Stubb wins presidential election – POLITICO
After attending school in Finland and later the U.S., Belgium and the U.K., Stubb entered politics in 2004 as a member of the European Parliament. He…
Finland votes in run-off for new president | Elections News
Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb is racing former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto. Finns are headed to the polls to choose between two experienced politicians in…
Making Or Breaking Finland’s Future: A behind-the-façade look at the 2024 election
In the past, the tiny Nordic country of 5.5 million people was seen as a bastion of stability, unity and neutrality; a sort of frosty…
Finland extends closure of border with Russia through April 14
Finland's border with Russia is still closed and will remain closed until April 14, according Finland's Ministry of the Interior. Source link
Peugeot 205 could sell at auction for eye-watering £275,000 – but it’s for very good reason
A SEEMINGLY humble Peugeot 205 could sell for an astonishing £275,000 – but there’s a very good reason why it could fetch so much money.…
Finns head to the polls to pick new president | Elections News
The Nordic country’s new president will lead Finland as a NATO member amid tensions with Russia. People in Finland are heading to the polls to…
‘Enough is enough’ in Gaza – POLITICO
She is not alone in her criticism. Israel has been under growing pressure to find a way to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.…
‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News
When Sauli Niinisto became Finland’s president 12 years ago, he looked forward to developing a European defence policy, pursuing “opportunities” in China, and preserving “an…
Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto | Elections News
Finland, Europe’s easternmost liberal democracy and a new NATO member, is bracing for an important presidential election. The Nordic nation controls the European Union’s longest…
Baltic Sea Region: New Realities and New Problems
During the Cold War, the Baltic Sea had a low level of confrontation, and after it ended, the region was clearly dominated by trends towards…
What is the ‘zombie deer disease’ that experts warn may spread to humans? | Health News
In what scientists call a “slow-moving disaster”, a “zombie deer disease” is spreading across the United States after a case was detected in Yellowstone National…
The Importance of Alliance as a Means of Deterrence: Sweden and Finland Decision to Join NATO
Throughout human history, the world has witnessed numerous conflicts, ranging from early humans fighting for survival to contemporary conflicts driven by ideologies and geopolitics. Humans…
Ukraine joins NATO’s Arctic projects against Russia
The US hopes to draw down in Ukraine and stave off defeat by leaving behind a “frozen conflict” which it’s free to revisit later at…
Putin warns of “problems” for Finland for joining NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he answers questions during his annual press conference with Russian federal, regional and foreign media at the Gostiny Dvor…
Putin has ‘no interest’ in attacking NATO, calls Biden’s warning ‘nonsense’ – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has “no interest” in attacking a NATO member and called U.S. President Joe Biden's warning that Russia would do…
Alex Batty’s granddad ‘may have DIED six months ago’ & ‘cult mum’ planned to take him to Finland prompting teen to flee
BRITISH teen Alex Batty will return to the UK "probably tomorrow" after escaping a commune when his mum told him they would be moving to…
Finland set to again shut its entire border with Russia | Migration News
The decision comes amid renewed asylum seekers arrivals that Helsinki has labelled a Russian hybrid attack. Finland will close its eastern border with Russia, the…