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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 · May 31, 2023

‘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 · May 30, 2023

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 · May 30, 2023

Sports Ministry approves Neeraj Chopra's Finland training proposal

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Thursday approved Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's proposal to train in Kuortane, Finland.

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

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.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

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.

France 24 · May 23, 2023

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+

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

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+

Wales Online · May 22, 2023

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

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Neeraj Chopra looks to better silver effort in Paavo Nurmi Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to participate in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 13, aiming to surpass his silver medal-winning performance from the previous year. This event will mark his third competition of the season.

The Times of India · May 19, 2023