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NATO newcomer Finland's presidential election is headed for a runoff

Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, who represents the conservative National Coalition Party, will face former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, who is making his third run for the office, on Feb. 11.

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Finland’s ‘DJ’ candidate hopes to become the country’s first Green and gay president

Pekka Haavisto, who is second in the opinion polls, is bolstering his campaign with club nights and music from the 60s and 70s

The Guardian - UK

Finland Elects President Amid Tensions With Russia

Finns head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, an office whose importance has grown following increased tensions with neighbouring Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

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Finland presidential frontrunner says its foreign policy is ‘existential’

Alexander Stubb says Ukraine invasion spurred his candidacy, as far-right opponent gains ground before Sunday’s vote

The Guardian - UK

Finland's Unprecedented Presidential Election Amid NATO Membership and Russian Border Closure

Finland's upcoming presidential election comes at a critical time as the country faces new security challenges following its NATO membership and border clo...

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‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president

Under Sauli Niinisto, Finland’s relationship with Russia changed as the Nordic nation became a critical European power.

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Ex-PM, Diplomat DJ Lead Race For Finland Presidency

Finland's former prime minister Alexander Stubb and ex-foreign minister Pekka Haavisto lead a pack of nine candidates running in the country's presidential election on Sunday.

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Why is Orbán blocking Sweden’s entry to Nato – and what happens next?

After Turkey’s parliament ratified Sweden’s membership of the military alliance, attention turns to Hungary, the final hurdle

The Guardian - UK

New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto

As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.

Al Jazeera

Turkish Parliament Approves Sweden's NATO Bid

Turkey's parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO aspirations after a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine.

International Business Times

WRC stars Rovanpera, Evans to contest Arctic Lapland Rally

Toyota is set to field a pair of GR Yaris Rally1 cars for the duo for the snow rally, which will host the second round of the Finnish Rally Championship in Rovaniemi, Finland from 2-3 February.

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Is this the shape of wellness architecture to come?

Explore the future of wellness architecture through trends and case studies – from a Finnish sauna restaurant to UK cabins and a calming Canadian vet clinic

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Medvedev Praises Hardy Australian Open Fans After 3:40 Am Finish

Daniil Medvedev admitted to loyal Australian Open fans "I would not be here" after he fought back to beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori from two sets down in a match that ended at 3:40 am on Friday.

International Business Times

Euro 2024 play-off explained: Wales get last chance of reaching tournament

The Euro 2024 play-off will determine the final three teams in Germany this summer, with Wales targeting one of those remaining spots up for grabs

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The Guardian - UK

Finland must crack down on hate speech, says presidential hopeful

Exclusive: Pekka Haavisto says being ‘united against all external threats’ is key to security amid tension with Russia

The Independent UK

From Finland, with love, Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen bring ‘Fallen Leaves’ to Hollywood

Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen, the Finnish stars of Aki Kaurismäki's tragicomic romance “Fallen Leaves," have found themselves in the flurry of Hollywood's awards season, attending the Golden Globe Awards, the Governors Awards as well as many, many screenings as they wait to find out if theirs is one of…

The Guardian - UK

Finnish and Icelandic artists call for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

More than 1,400 Finland-based artists sign petition for Israel to be excluded from contest over alleged war crimes in Gaza

The Independent UK

Finland extends closure of Russian border for another month, fearing a migrant influx

Finland says it will extend the closure of its border with Russia for another month because it suspects that Moscow is trying to undermine the Nordic country’s security by sending undocumented migrants across the frontier

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Al Jazeera

Finland extends border closure with Russia until February 11

Finland accuses Russia of encouraging asylum seekers to cross their shared frontier.

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Meet the 15 LPGA players ranked outside the top 200 on track to qualify for the Paris Olympics

A large part of the field for the 2024 Olympic Games remains relatively unknown to most golf fans.

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Scots could be £10k better off with 'independence prize of higher living standards'

SCOTS could enjoy higher living standards of countries such as Denmark, Finland and Ireland under independence, the First Minister will say.

Motorsport

Evans set for WRC Monte Carlo test after injury recovery

Last year’s championship runner-up was forced to sit out December’s FIA prize giving in Baku after injuring his ribs when he came off his bike in the days prior to the ceremony. As a result, Evans missed out on some running in Finland last month while he completed his recovery.

The Guardian - UK

Zig-a-zig-pah: Finland’s ‘Spice Girls’ find joy in misery – and a Kaurismäki collaboration

Far from their girl-power namesakes, deadpan duo Maustetytöt have topped the charts at home – and found a kindred spirit in the Fallen Leaves director

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American Dominance: U.S. Advances to Semifinals, Canada Stunned

From stunning upsets to dominant performances, catch up on the latest action at the IIHF world junior championship in Gothenburg. The drama unfolds!

The Independent UK

Finland, Sweden set this winter's cold records as temperature plummets to over minus 40 Celsius

Finland and Sweden have recorded the coldest temperatures this winter as thermometers plummeted to minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40 Fahrenheit) as a result of a cold spell prevailing in the Nordic region

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