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Who is Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin? And what's she doing during her Australian visit?

Finland's PM Sanna Marin has defied Russian leader Vladimir Putin, sparked debates over how hard leaders can be seen partying in public — and now she's in Australia.

ABC News

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin shut down a reporter's sexist question about their ages

Asked whether she met with her Finnish counterpart "just because" of their similarities in age and gender, New Zealand's leader questioned whether reporters would ask the same of her male predecessor.

WEKU

Turkey says Sweden's steps for Nato bid positive but not enough

ISTANBUL: Turkey said on Wednesday Sweden's new government was more determined to address Ankara's security concerns in return for Nato membership but called for "concrete steps".

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Türkiye: More Steps Needed for Nod to Nordic States’ NATO Bid

Sweden and Finland have made some progress in meeting Ankara's security concerns but still need to undertake “concrete steps” to win Türkiye’s approval for their NATO membership bids, the Turkish foreign minister said Wednesday. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that “it is time to welcome them as full-fledged…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jacinda Ardern shuts down suggestion she met with Finnish leader because of age, gender

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shoots down a reporter's suggestion she and the Finnish leader met simply because of similarities such as their age and gender.

ABC News

Sweden, Finland and Turkey have made progress on NATO membership, Sweden says

Sweden and Finland have made good progress towards an agreement with Turkey on the Nordic countries' admission to NATO, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billstrom said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Leaders of New Zealand and Finland shoot down question on age and gender

As two of the youngest heads of government and among a small percentage of female world leaders, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin have long faced questions about their age and gender.

Reuters

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Finland says it must ensure Ukraine wins war against Russia

Finland’s leader says it must give more weapons and support to Ukraine to ensure it wins its war against Russia

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin dismiss suggestion their age and gender was reason for meeting

Finland’s PM says she met Ardern in New Zealand because they are both ‘prime ministers’ after journalist asks whether it was due to similar age

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand, Finland reaffirm need for continued international support to Ukraine

New Zealand and Finland on Wednesday reaffirmed the need for continued international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes so that the conflict ends on terms set by Kyiv and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

Reuters

Finland buys more arms from United States as it boosts defences

The U.S. State Department has approved a second significant arms sale to Finland within a month, helping Russia's Nordic neighbour in its bid to strengthen its defences due to the war in Ukraine, Finland and the United States said.

Reuters

How to have the best Christmas holiday in Lapland – without kids

There’s another side to Finnish Lapland in the (almost) Santa-free Arctic village of Inari. Tim Bird gives the low-down on enjoying an adult break in the land of Christmas

The Independent UK

Ambassador lays out the Finnish line

Finland's ambassador in Australia has named climate change, technology and trade as key areas of discussion when the Nordic nation's prime minister touches down

AAP

U.S. State Dept OKs potential sale of tactical missiles to Finland

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of AIM 9X Block II tactical missiles, AGM-154 Joint Stand Off weapons and related equipment to Finland for an estimated cost of $323.3 million, the Defense Department said on Monday.

Reuters

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'We humiliated ourselves': Sweden’s bid to join NATO meets continued resistance from Turkey

May 18, 2022, was a big day for Sweden. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more than 200 years of non-military alignment, the Nordic country finally broke with tradition and applied for NATO membership along with Finland. But what was supposed to be an easy accession has proven to be…

Tribune News Service

Hungary to back Finland and Sweden NATO bids in 2023, Orban says

Hungary’s parliament will approve Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join NATO at the legislature’s first session next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

The Independent UK

Friend or foe: Hungary delays ratifying Sweden and Finland’s bid for Nato membership

Hungary has delayed ratifying Finland and Sweden’s bid for Nato membership – but prime minister Viktor Orban said it would be approved early next year.

The Independent UK

Finland to introduce new tax on excessive profits of energy companies

It comes as continent battles a crippling energy crisis

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Reuters

Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland, Sweden early next year - PM Orban

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that Hungary's parliament would ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden early next year.

Reuters

EU preparing new Russia sanctions package, von der Leyen says

The European Union is pressing ahead with a ninth sanctions package on Russia in response to Moscow's attack on Ukraine, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to Finland on Thursday.

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Verge TS Electric Motorcycle Begins Making Its Way To Eager Customers

Finland-based Verge Motorcycles is finally beginning deliveries of the highly anticipated TS electric motorcycle in the European market.

Daily Mirror

Christian Eriksen makes emotional major tournament return 18 months after cardiac arrest

Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland, but recovered after his cardiac arrest and was in the starting line-up for the World Cup clash with Tunisia

The Independent UK

Finland to start building fence on Russian border next year

Finnish border guard officials say construction of a planned barbed-wired fence on the Nordic country’s long border with Russia will start early next year

Reuters

Finnish daily cancels trip to Qatar World Cup over workers' rights

Finland's largest daily Helsingin Sanomat has cancelled its journalists' assignment to Qatar to cover the soccer World Cup after finding out they would be accomodated in apartments from which migrant workers had been evicted, the paper's editor said on Friday.

Reuters

Finland to spend $143 million on Russia border fence

Finland's government on Thursday proposed spending 139 million euros ($143.4 million) to build fences along parts of the country's border with Russia, fulfilling a promise made in the wake of Moscow's February invasion of Ukraine.

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