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Sweden has 267,570 islands, more than any country on Earth; most have never been lived on

Sweden sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea, shares borders with Norway and Finland, and is mostly known for its forests, fjords, and very good furniture. Not exactly what you'd picture when someone says "island nation." And yet, according to a 2013 survey by Statistics Sweden , this Scandinavian…

The Times of India

Finland's parliament passes bill in support of lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year

Whether cities or villages, many communities across Europe spend the day and night of June 24 celebrating Midsummer. Congregating around bonfires, or sometimes maypoles, sporting handwoven wreaths of wildflowers or oak leaves, they’ll sing, jump, dance, eat, drink, catch up and celebrate the arrival of the longest day of the…

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10 happiest countries in the world to live in as per the World Happiness Report: From Finland to Switzerland

The idea of the "best" country to live in rarely comes down to a single factor. A place with strong wages may struggle with housing costs. A country known for safety might offer fewer economic opportunities than a larger neighbour. Climate, healthcare, education, public services, social trust, and simple day-to-day…

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9 places on Earth where the sun never sets: Iceland, Norway, Finland, and more

Most people measure the day without really thinking about it. Morning arrives, afternoon follows, and eventually the sky begins to darken. The pattern is so familiar that it feels permanent. Yet there are parts of the world where summer interrupts that routine completely. For weeks, and in some cases months,…

The Times of India

‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals the best places to escape the summer heat

A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.

Euronews

The Finnish Summer Tradition You Never Knew You Needed

Finland is a beautiful country, yet it can be rugged and harsh. So, it makes sense that its people are practical types, but internet users are finding out just how true that is after stumbling upon a much loved Finnish summer tradition. The use of a matonpesupaikka, or public rug-washing…

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Finland charges Russian captain and crew member of ship suspected of damaging undersea cables — prosecutors claim ship had eight more targets before it was stopped by coast guard

Finnish prosecutors charged two crew members of a cargo ship suspected of deliberately damaging two undersea cables at the turn of the year, with two more remaining detained in Finland. This is the second investigation to result in charges, although the first case failed to secure a conviction, with the…

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Finland's unique literacy program: Children read to dogs and cows to build confidence without fear of judgment

In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers…

The Times of India

Finnair, SAS planning direct flights to Krabi

Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.

Bangkok Post

New routes spark growing international interest

Bangkok Post

Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway

I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countries

The Guardian - UK

"Influential actor": Finnish President lauds India's global role during talks with EAM Jaishankar

Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed global conflicts and the upcoming G7 summit. Stubb called India an influential actor whose views are important. Both leaders stressed diplomacy's role in an uncertain world. India and Finland will advance their partnership in digitalization and…

The Economic Times

Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live

A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN OFFICIALLY WELCOMES LEGEND OF THE SEAS TO THE REVOLUTIONARY ICON CLASS, BUILT IN COLLABORATION WITH MEYER TURKU

MIAMI, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas to the family, continuing the evolution of the Icon Class lineup designed to deliver the best family vacation experiences. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the third…

Bangkok Post

Finnish businessman convicted of trafficking Thai berry pickers

A court in Finland has sentenced a local businessman to two and a half years in prison for trafficking dozens of Thai workers to pick berries in the Nordic country.

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Finnish businessman convicted of trafficking Thai berry pickers

A court in Finland has sentenced a local businessman to two and a half years in prison for trafficking dozens of Thai workers to pick berries in the Nordic country.

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Four suspects identified in Finland undersea cable damage investigation — criminal case referred to prosecutors for consideration of charges

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation has concluded its criminal investigation into the damage to two undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland on December 31st.

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Metal Hammer

"Some of my first TV interviews were explaining that the band was more to do with the heart than burning down a church." The rise, fall and demise of HIM - Finland's goth metal princes

From Sabbath-obssessed teens to celebrities in their own right, Ville Valo reflect on 30 years of HIM

The Economic Times

Christian Eriksen collapse video: Ex-Manchester United star footballer collapses during Denmark vs Ukraine soccer match, Danish Federation shares health update

Denmark vs Ukraine: Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's game against Finland at the Euros in 2021.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays

Rallying the kids can be chaotic and frustrating, but from Interrailing all the way to Turkey to Vespa rides in Naples, these trips brought families together

Tom’s Hardware

Finland deploys new system to detect threats to undersea cables — distributed acoustic sensors measure vibrations from the seabed and informs the authorities and operators of suspicious activities

Finnish companies and academic institutions, alongside the Finnish Navy and Border Guards, worked together to develop a system that used existing undersea cables to detect potential disturbances on the seabed. This system would allow the authorities to respond to any detected anomaly, potentially preventing critical undersea infrastructure from getting damaged.

The Times of India

Inside Onkalo: The world’s first nuclear waste vault built for 100,000 years of isolation

Deep under the pine forests of southwest Finland, the rock arrives first before anything else. It is old in a way that makes human construction feel temporary, shaped by geological time rather than anything built at the surface. According to PBS, the underground facility known as the Onkalo nuclear repository…

The Economic Times

This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to know

Finland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. This €1 billion facility, aims to safely store spent fuel for 100,000 years. Utilizing copper canisters and multiple protective barriers, the project, nearing completion, has garnered significant public trust despite some…

The Conversation

Finland is Europe’s most digitalised country – but older people are still left behind

Around the world, countries are moving towards a more digital way of life. Governments have promoted digitalisation of public services to improve efficiency, cut costs and meet modern demands for speedy responses. Yet this push for the digital has caught some people by surprise. Many older adults now feel they…

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