President Niinistö to Visit Turkey to Meet with President Erdogan This Week
President Sauli Niinistö will make a working visit to Türkiye from March 16 to 17, the office of the Finnish president notes in a statement.
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Army Van of Finnish Defence Forces Catches Fire on Ring I and Jams the Traffic
A vehicle of the Finnish Defence Forces burst into flames on the busy road of Kehä I (Ring I) during heavy snowfall on Wednesday morning.
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Bus Servises Return Back to Normal on Monday After the Strike
The bus strike has ended, and bus services will return to normal on Monday.
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Ministry Proposes Breathalyzer and Drug Tests for Bike and E-scooter Riders
The police may in the future conduct breathalyzer and drug tests for people traveling with bikes and e-scooters.
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Finnish Parliament Approves NATO Bid
The proposal was approved by a vote of 184–7.
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National Bus Strike Begins on Wednesday Morning: These Bus Lines Are Affected in the Helsinki Region
View a list of the affected bus lines.
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President Niinistö Commemorates the Victims of the Ukrainian War in a Statement
“One year ago Russia started its cruel, illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. It thought it would win. It thought Ukraine would break and our support would waver. It was wrong,” President Sauli Niinistö says.
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President Niinistö at Munich Security Conference: We Hear You Loud and Clear, President Zelensky
In his speech at the Munich Security Conference this past weekend, President Sauli Niinistö talked about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, world security and Finland’s agenda in its pursuit to join NATO. We publish President Niinistö’s remarks in full.
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Snowstorm Will Bring Up to 20 Centimeters of Snow to Southern Finland Over the Weekend; Bad Driving Weather Ahead
The weather is also going to become colder.
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Governor General of Canada Mary Simon Visits Finland; Meets with President Niinistö at the Presidential Palace Today
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon will receive an official welcoming ceremony today at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki where President Sauli Niinistö will host the visit.
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Passengers Arriving in Finland From China Required to Present a Negative Covid Test
The aim of the recommendations is to reduce the risk of the geographical spread of a potential new variant and to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 during air travel.
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Finnish President Sauli Niinistö Visits Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö is visiting Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Very Cold Weather Ahead in Southern Finland
The recent weather forecast is cold. Very cold.
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Prime Minister Marin in Her New Year’s Message: We Must Continue Our Efforts to Break Away From Russian Energy
In her New Year’s message, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) talked about the hurt in Ukraine, the Finnish relations with Russia and, among others, the energy crisis.
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President Niinistö Encourages Us to Find Strength in a Time Filled with Worries; Read His New Year’s Speech in Full
President Sauli Niinistö gave his traditional New Year’s speech on Sunday. He talked about finding strength in a time filled with worries, he compared Stalin with Putin and, among other things, spoke about brushing up our thinking related to internal security.
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President Niinistö to Attend JEF Leaders Meeting in Latvia; Topics Include European Security
The meeting includes discussions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and European security.
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President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique to Arrive in Finland for a Working Visit Next Week; President Nyusi to Meet with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Others
Mozambique is a long-term development cooperation partner of Finland but the previous presidential visit from the country in southeastern Africa was in 2008.
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Healthcare Professionals and People Taking Care of Overall Security Invited to the President’s Ball This Year
Finland’s Independence Day will be celebrated with a reception hosted by President Sauli Niinistö and Mrs. Jenni Haukio on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Presidential Palace.
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President Niinistö at the Nordic Council’s 70th Anniversary: The Atmosphere in World Politics is Even Chillier Than During the Cold War
In his speech at the 70th anniversary of the Nordic Council, President Sauli Niinistö talked about the Nordic cooperation, the chilliest atmosphere since the Cold War, and among other things, the ongoing NATO process. Here are the Finnish president’s remarks in full.
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Ticket Prices of Public Transport to Increase Significantly in Helsinki
The prices of public transport will increase in the capital region starting on January 1, 2023.
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Metro to Start Running to Kivenlahti in December; West Metro Extended with Five New Stations
The new section of the line is seven kilometers long, with five new stations.
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Head of the International Energy Agency Warns About Two Difficult Winters in Europe While Visiting Finland
Faith Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), warned the Economic Council of Finland of a difficult winter
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Krista Kiuru Returns to Her Post as Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services
President Sauli Niinistö reappointed member of Parliament Krista Kiuru (the SDP) as the minister of family affairs and social services.
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Helsinki Bans Studded Tires on Lönnrotinkatu
The pilot ban on studded tires came into force at the end of September. The aim of the three-year pilot is to improve air quality and reduce traffic noise in the area.
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Finnish Borders Now Closed From Russian Tourists
The restrictions came into force at midnight on Friday.
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Government Decides on Budget Proposal for 2023; Here’s How a Lower VAT Rate Will Affect Electricity Bill; Read Full Report on Details of the Proposal
We highlight some of the measures that will affect everyday life. We also put the full budget proposal under scrutiny.
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Finlands Cuts Russian Tourist Visa Applications to Half Beginning on Thursday
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is limiting the number of visa application appointments available in Russia each day to half of normal.
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Drug Dealing and Troublemaking Disturb Passengers in Metro; Police Begin Intensive Surveillance Period
The surveillance period, which begins on August 29, aims to improve safety in the metro traffic and at the stations along the route.
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The Venetian Festival Urges People to Celebrate the End of the Summer on the Seashores of Helsinki on Saturday
The Venetian Festival marks the end of the boating and cottage season. In Helsinki, it’s the first time that neighborhood associations are joining forces to create events across the city.
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German Training Ship Gorch Fock Visiting Helsinki; Open to Public
The ship, which is almost 90 meters long, will berth at Katajanokka during the visit and will be open to the public.
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Miss Finland 2022 Finalists Pose wih Sunflowers on the Independence Day of Ukraine
Ten finalists of Miss Finland 2022 beauty competition pose in photos with sunflowers, known widely as a symbol of peace.
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Prime Minister Marin Almost Bursts Into Tears When Describing Her Past Week at Public Event
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) is again all over the national news. This time for tears and emotions.
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Read the Full Transcript of President Niinistö’s Speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference
In his speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference on Tuesday at the Little Parliament in Helsinki, President Sauli Niinistö talked, among other things, about the Russian aggression in Ukraine, NATO and Turkey. Here are the Finnish president’s remarks in full.
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Finnish Leaders Express Condolences at Death of Japan Ex-PM Abe; ‘Deeply Shocked, Our Thoughts are With the People of Japan’
The assassination on Friday of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has sent shockwaves around the world, Finland included.
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NATO Invites Finland and Sweden to Join the Military Alliance
The agreement between Turkey, Finland and Sweden paved the way for the invitation.
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Turkey Supports Finland’s NATO Membership; Read President Niinistö’s Statement in Full
Finland Today publishes President Sauli Niinistö’s statement in full after he met with the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, together with the Swedish prime minister, Magdalena Andersson.
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President Sauli Niinistö to Travel to Madrid for NATO Summit
President Niinistö will participate in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of heads of state and government.
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Hot Weather Ahead for Midsummer and Beyond
The weather’s going to be hot for Midsummer and beyond.
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GALLERY: New Terminal at Helsinki Airport Brings Services Under One Roof
Finavia opened a new terminal at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday, which centralizes the check-in, security controls and baggage claims in a single terminal.
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Tuesday, June 21, was the Longest Day of the Year
The start of summer astrologically falls on the summer solstice, and in Finland it’s today; it marks the moment when the Earth’s poles are at their maximum tilt toward the sun.
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Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Prime Minister Sanna Marin has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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School is Out, Summer is Here; 61,000 Students Finish Comprehensive School
On Saturday, students across the country are celebrating the end of the academic year.
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GALLERY: National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces Attracted a Large Crowd in Helsinki
The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces takes over the streets in Helsinki on Saturday.
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Prime Minister Marin Attends Confidential Bilderberg Meeting in Washington D.C.
The 68th Bilderberg Meeting will take place from June 2 to 5 in Washington, D.C., USA. The annual conference is designed to foster dialogue between Europe and North America.
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Prime Minister Marin Visited Ukraine by Invitation; She Visited Mass Gravesites and Got to Know About the Cruelty
Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Ukraine on Thursday. She wanted to get first-hand experience of the damage done by the war that has been ongoing for over three months.
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Russia Cuts Natural Gas Deliveries to Finland; Ministry of Economic Affairs Notes That the Situation is Under Control
Finland prepares to secure its natural gas supply by leasing a massive LNG terminal vessel from Excelerate Energy in the United States.
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President Niinistö to Meet U.S. President Biden at the White House on Thursday
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden will join the visit.
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Finland and Sweden Formally Submit NATO Applications at the Same Time
Finland and Sweden submitted their applications for NATO membership at the same time on Wednesday.
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Read the Report on Finland’s NATO Membership Word for Word
On Sunday, May 15, the Finnish government adopted the Report on Finland’s Accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The report describes the grounds for Finland’s NATO membership.
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President Niinistö and PM Marin: ‘Finland Must Apply for NATO Membership Without Delay’
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin published a joint statement on Finland’s NATO membership on Thursday morning.
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