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In Finnish Border Town, Worry Mounts Over Russian Military Build-up

In a Finnish town a stone's throw from Russia, Moscow's reported military build-up on its side of the border is raising concerns about the Nordic country's security, locals told AFP. Finland, which dropped decades of military non-alignment to join NATO in 2023, shares a 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia.

International Business Times

5 players to watch at the Women’s European Championship in Switzerland

Euro 2025 gets started in Switzerland with the Iceland v Finland tournament opener on July 2.

The Independent UK

Women’s Euro 2025: the complete guide to all the stadiums

From an Alpine gem in Lucerne to Zurich’s poptastic athletics arena, we run the rule over the Swiss venues ready to welcome Europe

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Travels in Moominland: summer in Tove Jansson’s Finland

The children’s book author spent the precious long Nordic days in simple, off-grid cabins on small dreamy islands – a tradition many Finns still follow

The Guardian - UK

Lesley Riddoch launches crowdfunder for documentary focussing on Finland

BROADCASTER Lesley Riddoch has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to make a documentary about Finland.

The National (Scotland)

‘Turning into a little Finland’: chilly New Zealand gets the hots for beachside saunas

Once confined to upmarket spas and grimy gyms, saunas are popping up across the country

The Guardian - AU

Working from home: Why the UK leads in Europe and how other countries compare

The prevalence of home working varies significantly across Europe, linked to cultural and economic factors.

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Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat

Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.

Euronews

Finland's lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia

Finland’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly to pull out of a major international treaty on land mines as the Nordic country seeks to boost its defenses against an increasingly assertive Russia

The Independent UK

Loneliness has long been thought to cause early mortality. Now new research contradicts that

For the latest study, researchers analyzed data from more than 380,000 older people in Canada, Finland, and New Zealand.

Fortune

Finland accuses senior crew of Russia-linked vessel in damage of undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finnish authorities have accused senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables last year between Finland and Estonia of criminal offenses related to the wreckage

The Independent UK

How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?

The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. According to a UBS report, it has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.

Euronews

Could an alliance of eight small countries turn out to be Europe’s anchor?

Amid geopolitical storms and the rise of populism, the ‘Nordic-Baltic eight’ is gaining clout as a bulwark of western resolve, says Paul Taylor, a visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Retire in Finland and Live the Nordic Dream

Here's how to retire in Finland as a US retiree. It's ideal for those who value natural beauty, low crime and good healthcare.

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Finland boss 'sorry' after defender left unable to play as retired 51-year-old mistakenly registered instead

The administrative gaffe left a 23-year-old Finnish international to count the cost in the Nations League

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2025 power rankings: 10-goal Germany on the up, Lionesses slip

Time is running out before the tournament in Switzerland. We rank the 16 sides heading for this summer’s Euros

Euronews

Unmet medical needs: Which countries in Europe are struggling the most to provide healthcare?

Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare.

The Independent UK

Simon Reeve: ‘Travel helps us to question who we are and where we’re from – that’s how we learn’

The adventurer and presenter speaks to Amelia Neath about swapping the heat for the cold, city breaks for rural adventures and the beauty of Scandinavia

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Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan, Galician and Basque official EU languages

The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.

The Guardian - US

She compared motherhood in four countries. The US isn’t looking good

A new book examines childcare policies across the globe – and asks whether parenthood in the US needs to be so hard

Euronews

Europe's long, arduous battle against Russia's 'shadow fleet' is far from over

The EU has imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia's infamous "shadow fleet". But is there more to be done?

International Business Times

Growing Arctic Military Presence Worries Finland's Reindeer Herders

A fighter jet roaring through the grey sky breaks the tranquillity of a boreal forest in northern Finland, one more sign of a growing military presence that is challenging the ability of reindeer herders to exercise their livelihood.

The Independent UK

Finns Up! NHL playoffs include 13 players from Finland on the 4 teams in conference finals

Finland is well-represented in these NHL playoffs with 13 players on the rosters of the four teams in the conference finals

The Independent UK

Freddy Lim: Taiwanese heavy metal musician appointed ambassador to Finland

Musician is lead vocalist of heavy metal band Chthonic

The Guardian - UK

Finland ‘preparing for the worst’ as Russia expands military presence near border

Head of strategy of Finnish defence forces says they are monitoring Moscow’s manoeuvring ‘very closely’

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