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How does a country join NATO?

World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32, and Ukraine wants in as well.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023

Finland's new finance minister apologizes for racist comments in 2008 blog post

The finance minister in Finland’s new four-party governing coalition has apologized for racist comments she made in a blog post 15 years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Sweden is joining Nato: what that means for the alliance and the war in Ukraine

In a surprise move, Turkey has ended its veto on Sweden joining Nato, thereby removing all the barriers to its membership of the military alliance.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023

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Sweden's rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership

When long-neutral Sweden applied for NATO membership together with Finland, both expected a quick accession process

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Salmon, saunas and sopranos: Finland’s opera festival with a difference

Each July Savonlinna’s 15th-century fortress rings with song as music fans descend on this beautiful, lake-filled corner of south-east Finland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s Nato application

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to set aside his veto following last-ditch talks on the eve of the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania

The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2023

A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake

The war in Ukraine will be top of mind when leaders from North America and Europe meet in Lithuania. So will the makeup of the alliance itself, as Ukraine continues pushing for membership.

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

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What's on the agenda as Biden heads to NATO summit: 5 essential reads as Western alliance talks expansion, Ukraine

Leaders of the nations comprising NATO will meet for a two-day summit beginning on July 11, 2023.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan demands EU membership talks in exchange for backing Swedish NATO bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday introduced a new condition for approving Sweden’s membership in NATO, calling on European countries to “open the way” for Turkey to join the European Union.

France 24 · Jul 10, 2023

Biden arrives in Britain ahead of NATO summit, Finland visit

LONDON - President Joe Biden arrived in Britain Sunday where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before continuing to Vilnius for a NATO summit, then a final stop in new NATO member Finland.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

Biden begins three-nation tour with UK visit before NATO summit

US President Joe Biden visits UK before heading to Lithuania for a NATO summit focused on the conflict in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2023

Biden heads to Europe to meet with King Charles III, world leaders

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden departs for Europe Sunday for a trip that will include his first meeting with King Charles III since his coronation, followed by a NATO summit.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023

Biden heads to Europe to meet with King Charles III, world leaders - Roll Call

President Joe Biden departs for Europe Sunday for a trip that will include meeting with King Charles III, before heading to a NATO summit.

Roll Call · Jul 7, 2023

The Nordic countries on a budget: readers choose their favourite trips

Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland are stunningly beautiful but can be notoriously hard on the wallet – our readers know how to get the most out of a trip to Europe’s far north

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Russia expels Finnish diplomats, shuts down consulate in a tit-for-tat move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced the expelling of nine Finnish diplomats and shutting down Finland’s consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, in retaliation for Finland expelling nine Russian diplomats last month

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023

How preventive healthcare could save the NHS – lessons from Finland, Japan and Singapore

If it’s true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, preventive healthcare might really save the embattled NHS – now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability as a possible NATO member

Turkey’s foreign minister says Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning protests in the country is raising security concerns and questions about Sweden’s credentials for possible NATO membership

Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2023

Floor Jansen cancels shows, reveals she collapsed after Nightwish concert: "my health is not good enough to responsibly perform"

Floor Jansen has been forced to cancel two upcoming gigs after falling ill following Nightwish's show in Finland in June

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The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Erdogan signals Turkey isn't ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there's more work to do

Turkey's president has signaled once again that his country is not ready to ratify Sweden’s membership in NATO

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

Motorbike star Joey den Besten dies aged 30 after horror crash as tributes pour in

International Road Racing Championship favourite Joey den Besten was involved in a fatal accident during a race at the Jarno Saarinen circuit in Finland on Sunday

Autosport · Jul 3, 2023

Latvala to make WRC comeback at Rally Finland

The 18-time WRC rally winner will forsake his role as Toyota WRC team principal for a weekend to pilot a fourth GR Yaris at the gravel rally, alongside reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera, Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023

US President Joe Biden to meet King and Prime Minister during July visit to UK

Joe Biden will meet the King and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak when he visits the UK before heading to Lithuania and Finland in an overseas trip from…

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Ladies Finnish Open | Diksha fights back to make cut in Finland alongside Pranavi

India’s Diksha Dagar fought back strongly in the second round to make the cut alongside compatriot Pranavi Urs at the Ladies Open with a 4-under 68.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2023

French president urges Turkey to support Sweden's bid to join NATO

French President Emmanuel Macron asked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to "respect the sovereign choice" of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Finland coalition in chaos as far-right minister quits over ‘climate abortion’ remark

Vilhelm Junnila, already criticised for Nazi ‘joke’, found to have called for abortions in Africa to combat climate crisis

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