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NATO chief calls on Turkey not to veto Sweden's bid to join alliance

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's bid to join the US-led defence alliance, hoping Stockholm's accession would be finalised "as soon as possible".

Radio France Internationale

Stoltenberg says Swedish NATO deal can be reached after more talks

An agreement on Sweden joining NATO could be reached in time for a summit of the alliance next month in Lithuania, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Reuters

Europe’s lurch to the right rolls on. Only unity on the left can stop it

Recent polls in Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Finland tell the story of voters swayed by fear and prejudice. Progressive parties – take note Keir Starmer – need a clear, principled agenda to turn that tide

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Kaija Saariaho, the composer who explored color and light, has died at age 70

Saariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music.

WEKU

Watch: Antony Blinken delivers speech on Russia’s ‘failure’ in Ukraine during Finland trip

Watch as Antony Blinken delivers a speech on how Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has “failed” as part of his trip to Finland on Friday, 2 June.

The Independent UK

Sweden will join NATO soon, Joe Biden promises

‘It will happen,’ US president says as he underscores transatlantic alliance’s commitment to supporting Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Shining rainbow rings around the sun photographed in Finland. What caused them?

The extremely rare kaleidoscopic circles have a surprising Earth-based origin.

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Aalto2 Museum Centre opens, fulfilling Alvar Aalto’s vision in Jyväskylä

The Aalto2 Museum Centre opens, connecting the Alvar Aalto Museum and the Museum of Central Finland in Jyväskylä, the legendary Finnish architect’s home town

Wallpaper

NATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

NATO aircraft and troops from Norway, the UK, the US and Sweden are participating in Arctic exercises.

Al Jazeera

‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says

Top US diplomat urges Turkey to approve Sweden accession to alliance, says Washington committed to Stockholm’s security.

Al Jazeera

NATO launches Arctic manoeuvres, vowing to protect newest member Finland

NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise in the region since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 458 of the invasion

Toll from Russian missile attack on Dnipro rises to two; Medvedev says conflict could last decades; Blinken to visit Finland, Sweden and Norway

The Guardian - AU

Finnish coalition talks edge forward with progress on migration, climate

Coalition talks took a step forward in Finland on Friday when Petteri Orpo, likely future prime minister, said the four negotiating parties had found common ground on immigration and climate policies.

Reuters

Top US diplomat to visit Nordic countries -State Department

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Sweden, Norway, and Finland from May 29 to June 2, the State Department said on Friday, to deepen cooperation on national security and economic issues as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.

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Finland vs. Canada live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch IIHF Worlds

Canada's National Men's Team is gearing up for an intense quarterfinal matchup against co-host Finland at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

Reuters

Finland says Russia set to terminate agreement on military visits

Russia has informed neighbouring Finland that it will terminate a bilateral agreement on mutual visits to military installations, the Finnish defence ministry said late on Tuesday.

France 24

Russian tourists seek new destinations as Europe shuts its doors over Ukraine war

The EU has imposed restrictions on Russians travelling to Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with some countries – notably Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic – imposing an outright ban. The constraints have opened up new markets around the world for Russia’s billion-dollar tourism industry.

Daily Mirror

Incredible earth mural brings Triceratops back to life at a Jurassic Coast quarry

Natural landscape artist, David Popa, creates earth mural of Triceratops in light of the new season of Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV+

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Incredible earth mural of Triceratops appears at Jurassic Coast quarry

Natural landscape artist, David Popa, creates earth mural of Triceratops in light of the new season of Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV+

The Independent UK

Eurovision entries dominate UK singles chart with Finland’s ‘Cha Cha Cha’ landing in top 10

Loreen, Käärijä, Mae Muller and Allesandra all made the top 10

Motorsport

Bottas in talks to help collapsed KymiRing project

The track project was originally conceived in 2007 and by 2019 was ready to host a small MotoGP test ahead of a full motorcycle grand prix the following season as part of a five-year contract with promoter Dorna Sports.

Reuters

Kremlin says freezing of Finland's bank accounts in Russia was forced retaliatory step

The Kremlin said on Thursday that a decision to freeze the bank accounts of Finnish embassies and consulates in Russia was a response to what it called the unfriendly acts of "the collective West", including Finland.

The Independent UK

8 best Northern Lights holidays, short trips and packages

See our pick of the best trips for seeing the famed aurora borealis

The Independent UK

Russia freezes bank accounts of Finland's diplomatic missions, prompting cash payments

Finland's foreign minister says Russia has frozen the bank accounts of Finnish diplomatic representations in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Reuters

Finland, Denmark say embassy bank accounts in Russia frozen

Finland and Denmark's bank accounts in Russia have been frozen, prompting their embassies to make payments in cash, officials from both countries said on Wednesday.

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