The Latest Breaking News from Finland

Finland opens nuclear power plant amid concerns of European energy war

First European nuclear facility to open in 15 years will reduce need for imports from Russia

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022

Finland starts much-delayed nuclear plant, brings respite to power market

Finland's much-delayed Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor started test production on Saturday, operator TVO said, delivering power to the national grid which over time is expected to reduce the need for electricity imports and lead to lower prices.

Reuters · Mar 12, 2022

Finland mulls joining NATO after Russia’s war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, another country with a storied history and long border with Russia is growing concerned.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2022

Russians crowd trains to Helsinki as passage to EU narrows

Hundreds of Russian passengers have filled up trains to Finland's capital Helsinki from Saint Petersburg every day since the war in Ukraine began and mutual airspace closures cut off flight connections between Russia and the European Union.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Swedish PM rejects opposition calls to consider joining NATO

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday rejected opposition calls to consider joining NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying an application now would destabilize security in Europe.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Master Cheng review – Chinese chef does Finland in odd-couple foodie drama

When a widower washes up in a remote Finnish town with his son, his culinary skills enchant the locals and mesmerise the camera

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022

Sweden and Finland to further strengthen security cooperation

Sweden and Finland will further strengthen their security cooperation in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the prime ministers of both countries said on Saturday, but they were non-committal on joining NATO.

Reuters · Mar 5, 2022

EU Suspends Russia, Belarus from Council of Baltic Sea States

The European Union said it had joined members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in suspending Russia and Belarus from the Council's activities. "This decision is a part of the European Union’s and like-minded partners response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the involvement of Belarus in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022

Finland’s leader leverages Biden face time to boost ties

WASHINGTON — Finnish President Sauli Niinisto met with President Joe Biden in the White House, signaling that he’s looking for a closer relationship with the superpower after Finland’s neighbor Russia invaded Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2022

Finland’s leader leverages Biden face time to boost ties

WASHINGTON — Finnish President Sauli Niinisto met with President Joe Biden in the White House, signaling that he’s looking for a closer relationship with the superpower after Finland’s neighbor Russia invaded Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2022