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Read the Report on Finland’s NATO Membership Word for Word

Posted by Editorial Team | May 16, 2022 7:52 am | Politics

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.

President Niinistö and PM Marin: ‘Finland Must Apply for NATO Membership Without Delay’

Posted by Editorial Team | May 12, 2022 10:12 am | Nation, Politics

President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin published a joint statement on Finland’s NATO membership on Thursday morning.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain to Visit Finland on Wednesday

Posted by Editorial Team | May 10, 2022 6:25 pm | President

President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain will meet in Helsinki.

Prime Minister Marin to Visit Japan

Posted by Editorial Team | May 10, 2022 12:01 pm | Politics

Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Japan from May 10 to 12.

President Niinistö Has Another Discussion About Finland’s Security: The Goal is to Ensure Security in All Circumstances

Posted by Editorial Team | May 5, 2022 6:50 pm | President

The conversation on Finland’s security takes another step further.

Prime Minister Marin Met German Chancellor Scholz: ‘Finland is Speaking About the Security Guarantee with Big NATO Countries’

Posted by Editorial Team | May 4, 2022 6:03 pm | Government, Nation

The discussions at the meeting focused on the changed security situation in Europe.

Prime Minister Marin to Visit Berlin to Meet German Chancellor Scholz on Tuesday; Swedish PM Andersson Also to Join the Event

Posted by Editorial Team | May 2, 2022 1:39 pm | Government

At the invitation of German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) will attend a meeting at the castle retreat of Schloss Meseberg near Berlin on Tuesday.

A Week-Long Strike Closes Schools, Daycare Centers, Libraries and More in Major Cities

Posted by Editorial Team | May 2, 2022 12:52 pm | Nation

On Tuesday, a strike of municipal sector employees involving over 81,000 people in ten different municipalities will begin.

GALLERY: Tens of Thousands Celebrate May Day (Vappu) in Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | May 1, 2022 5:55 pm | Gallery

Hyvää vappua! Click to view our gallery.

Man Drives Car into a Crowd on Northern Esplanade in Helsinki Where Thousands Were Celebrating May Day’s Eve

Posted by Editorial Team | May 1, 2022 5:45 pm | Crime, Helsinki, Nation

A man, 33, drove a black Mercedes into a crowd on Northern Esplanade at 19:00 on Saturday, in an area where tens of thousands of people were celebrating May Day’s Eve on Saturday.

How to Celebrate Vappu in Helsinki Like a Finn; The 2023 Edition

Posted by Editorial Team | April 29, 2022 6:44 pm | Helsinki, May Day

Helsinki is one of the best places to celebrate May Day (vappu) in Finland. Here’s your guide to blend in.

50,889 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 844 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2022 12:56 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 21, 2022.

Helsinki Area Drops Mask Requirement; Here’s Where it’s Still Recommended to Wear a Mask

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2022 7:26 am | Helsinki

THL, HSL and the Helsinki Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group have updated their policy for wearing face masks.

President Niinistö Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2022 8:10 pm | President

President Sauli Niinistö has tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, the Finnish president’s office notes in a statement.

Sunny Days Ahead; +18 Degrees Celsius Possible on Thursday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2022 7:50 pm | Nation

Thursday, especially, according to meteorologists, will be warm.

After Swedish PM Andersson Visited Finland in March, PM Marin Visits Sweden to Talk About NATO

Posted by Editorial Team | April 13, 2022 10:12 pm | Politics

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) met with her Swedish counterpart, Magdalena Andersson, in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday.

Report on Changes in the Security Environment Has Been Published; Evaluates Benefits and Risks of Joining NATO

Posted by Editorial Team | April 13, 2022 8:12 pm | President

“The preparatory work for the report began after I requested an assessment of Finland’s security policy options and the risks and benefits associated with them,” President Sauli Niinistö says.

President Niinistö and German President Steinmeier in a Message to President Putin: ‘Dear President, Stop This Madness’

Posted by Editorial Team | April 9, 2022 12:14 pm | Politics

Both presidents strive to support the actions that could quickly lead to peace or even to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Prime Minister Marin and Her Irish Counterpart Martin: The Truth Must Be Told About Russia’s Illegal Military Aggression Against Ukraine

Posted by Editorial Team | April 9, 2022 9:52 am | Politics

The discussions between the Finnish prime minister and her Irish counterpart stressed the important role of the unity of the EU and the West in condemning Russia’s actions and assisting Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky in His Video Address to Finnish Parliament: Should Russia Invade Your Country, They Will Do What Happened in Bucha to Your Cities

Posted by Editorial Team | April 8, 2022 7:24 pm | Politics

On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Finnish Parliament via a live video broadcast.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Speak to the MPs of the Finnish Parliament on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 7, 2022 9:19 pm | Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address MPs of the Finnish Parliament via a video link in the Plenary Hall of the Parliamentary Building on Friday,

Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin to Visit Finland on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 7, 2022 7:33 pm | Government

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) and Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Friday. During his visit, Prime Minister Martin will also meet with President Sauli Niinistö.

7,216 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 7, 2022 6:12 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 7, 2022.

5,690 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 6, 2022 5:54 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 6, 2022.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Arrive in Finland for a Working Visit on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 6, 2022 9:26 am | President

President Niinistö and Federal President Steinmeier will hold official discussions at the Presidential Palace.

6,450 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 5, 2022 10:20 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 5, 2022.

11,710 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 4, 2022 11:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 4, 2022.

Winter is Making a Comeback This Week; As Much as 30 Centimeters Expected to Fall in Some Areas

Posted by Editorial Team | April 4, 2022 10:41 am | Nation

This week the springy weather will turn wintry in many areas.

5,950 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 1, 2022 12:19 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 1, 2022.

25,000 Nurses Begin Strike on Friday; HUS: Nearly All Non-Urgent Care Must Be Postponed

Posted by Editorial Team | April 1, 2022 9:13 am | Nation

The Finnish nurses’ unions Tehy and Super have begun a strike at 06:00 on Friday morning.

E-Scooters to Get Dedicated Parking Places in Helsinki Center During a Trial

Posted by Editorial Team | March 31, 2022 4:03 pm | Helsinki

A shared e-scooter parking experiment is set to start in the center of Helsinki.

Prime Minister Marin and President Niinistö Talk About NATO’s Principles and What it Takes to Join the Alliance with Secretary General Stoltenberg

Posted by Editorial Team | March 31, 2022 2:34 pm | Politics

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had a video call on Tuesday. President Sauli Niinistö had a phone discussion with the secretary general on Monday.

9,541 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 31, 2022 12:04 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 31, 2022.

9,320 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 1,065 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | March 30, 2022 10:07 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 30, 2022.

14,764 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 28, 2022 12:25 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 28, 2022.

12,502 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 24, 2022 12:22 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronairus update on March 24, 2022.

9,312 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 23, 2022 3:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

25,705 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 21, 2022 3:16 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 21, 2022.

President Niinistö to Meet French President Macron in Paris on Monday

Posted by Editorial Team | March 21, 2022 9:50 am | President

President Sauli Niinistö will make a working visit to France and meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday.

Happy Minna Canth’s Day!

Posted by Editorial Team | March 19, 2022 2:59 pm | Culture

On Saturday, Finland honors the legacy of Minna Canth (1844–1897) and gender Equality Day with flags being raised across the country.

Warm Temperatures of Over Plus 15 Degrees Possible This Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | March 19, 2022 11:32 am | Nation

The weather is clearly getting warmer on Sunday, and the all-time warm temperature record may be broken.

3,400 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 18, 2022 5:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 18, 2022.

The Government Establishes a Coordination Group That Assesses the Changed Security Environment

Posted by Editorial Team | March 18, 2022 5:24 pm | Politics

The assessment will be used to support the national discussion on if Finland should join NATO or not.

Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for Fifth Year in a Row

Posted by Editorial Team | March 18, 2022 2:12 pm | Nation

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the fifth time in a row, reveals the 2022 World Happiness Report by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

6,110 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 15, 2022 1:45 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 15, 2022.

26,848 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 14, 2022 12:17 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 14, 2022.

President Niinistö to Travel to London to Discuss the War in Ukraine at JEF Leaders’ Summit

Posted by Editorial Team | March 12, 2022 5:02 pm | Nation, President

The meeting is intended to discuss the war in Ukraine and the security situation in Europe.

President Niinistö Talks with President Putin, Earlier with Zelensky

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2022 7:04 pm | Nation, President

President Sauli Niinistö talked for an hour on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Earlier in the day, President Niinistö also had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.