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European coolcations: Why more people will flock to Norway, Finland and Iceland in summer 2026

Destinations that offer a cooler climate during the summer months are expected to continue seeing a boom in 2026, but could it cause overtourism in the Nordics?

Euronews

'A bit of an early shout': Viljami Sinisalo details timeline of Celtic transfer

Viljami Sinisalo knew Celtic were potentially interested in his services before Finland's friendly with Scotland last June.

The National (Scotland)

Rare 'cannibal' solar eruption sparks severe geomagnetic storm and stunning auroras (photos)

The solar eruption set Earth's skies ablaze, with vibrant auroras visible across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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In Skies, As On Land, European Forces Face Gaps If US Pulls Back

Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of NATO's biggest air exercise this year.

International Business Times

Euro 2025 power rankings: how the Lionesses and the rest are shaping up

After a frenetic international window, here’s what we have learned about England and the 15 other contenders

The Guardian - UK

Finland's Oura went from a tiny Kickstarter campaign to a $5.2-billion start-up with Cristiano Ronaldo and Prince Harry among its fans

Oura just capped off a funding round that will help the Finnish company look “beyond rings,” CEO Tom Hale said.

Fortune

“I didn’t just walk away from Nightwish. I walked away from everything, so I could figure out what the problem was”: Marko Hietala had to adjust to a new normal, and the result is Roses From The Deep

Marko Hietala explains why he had to leave Nightwish, and believes there’s no hate involved in the split, as he focuses on second solo album Roses From The Deep

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Finland To Withdraw From Anti-personnel Mine Ban Treaty

Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia.

International Business Times

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty

PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.

Al Jazeera

Finland ‘ahead of schedule’ on coal phase out as Helsinki’s Salmisaari plant closes

Wind power in Finland has more than doubled since 2020 to supply a quarter of the country’s energy.

Euronews

UK and Finland ‘tied hip-to-hip’ on Nato, says Finnish president in No 10 visit

Finnish president Alexander Stubb met Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday.

Evening Standard

Finland's Stubb says he urged Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline during surprise visit

Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump.

Euronews

Trump ‘running out of patience’ with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire, says Finnish president

Alexander Stubb – who played golf with Trump this weekend – suggested deadline and US sanctions package

The Guardian - UK

From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

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‘People are not props’: The Sámi reindeer herders fighting stereotypes to build ethical tourism

A new wave of positive-impact experiences in northern Finland is finally allowing the Sámi to benefit from the tourism boom.

International Business Times UK

EU Tells Families To Prepare 'Survival Kit' With 3-days Worth Of Food and Water Amid Global Tensions

Facing increasing global uncertainties, the EU has advised families to prepare a 'survival kit' containing three days' worth of essential supplies.

The Independent UK

Three ways to experience Finland as its named the happiest place in the world (again)

Why not try out a sauna or a Scandinavian rave to lap up those happy Finnish vibes? Sarah Marshall shares how to make the most of a trip

Evening Standard

Finland has been voted the world’s happiest country again: these are our secrets

We Finns see happiness in a different way to other nations, says Miika Mäkitalo, Finnish happiness expert. To be like us, the government must step up

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The Guardian - UK

Denmark and Finland urge caution for US-bound transgender people

Travel advice updated amid reports of ordeals at US border after Trump said country would only recognise two genders

Evening Standard

OPINION - Finland the happiest country in the world? I don't believe a word of it — and this is why

The World Happiness Index is out now – you did realise that yesterday was World Happiness Day? – and as ever it turns out that the Nordic countries are ahead of the herd. Finland is top, followed by Denmark, then Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands and Norway, with Costa Rica somehow smuggling…

Euronews

Finland named world's happiest country for 8th year in a row with top 5 countries all in Europe

For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being.

The Independent UK

I moved to Finland 40 years ago – here’s what life is like in the ‘world’s happiest country’

As Finland is once again branded the cheeriest country, Tim Bird – who swapped Britain for the Nordic nation in the 1980s – shares the reality of life in ‘Happy Land’

Evening Standard

UK slips down league table of happiest nations as Finland tops list for eighth successive year

UK plummets to 23rd place in world happiness rankings as Finland named happiest country for eighth year running

Al Jazeera

Finland takes top spot, US gets lowest-ever rank in World Happiness Report

The US fell to 24th place amid a rise in social isolation, while Costa Rica and Mexico break into the top 10.

The Independent UK

These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025

Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global report

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