Finland

Country Finland
Capital Helsinki
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Finnish, Swedish & Sami

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Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its freedom and resist invasions by the Soviet Union - albeit with some loss of territory. In the subsequent half century, the Finns made a remarkable transformation from a farm/forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy; per capita income is now among the highest in Western Europe. A member of the European Union since 1995, Finland was the only Nordic state to join the euro system at its initiation in January 1999. In the 21st century, the key features of Finland's modern welfare state are a high standard of education, equality promotion, and national social security system; currently challenged by an aging population and the fluctuations of an export-driven economy.

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Finland permanent residency for Indians: A comprehensive guide to settling in the world’s happiest country - The Indian ExpressFinland permanent residency for Indians: A comprehensive guide to settling in the world’s happiest country  The Indian Express

Maharashtra and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock - Times of IndiaMaharashtra and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock  Times of India

Finland’s Kone Weighs Potential Bid for TK Elevator - Bloomberg.comFinland’s Kone Weighs Potential Bid for TK Elevator  Bloomberg.com

Finland says US is not pulling out of military cooperation with Finland - ThePrintFinland says US is not pulling out of military cooperation with Finland  ThePrint

Sensational! France – out! Argentina and Finland – in at Men’s Volleyball World Championship knockouts! - Volleyball WorldSensational! France – out! Argentina and Finland – in at Men’s Volleyball World Championship knockouts!  Volleyball World

Finland lures Indian students with low fees, PR track and high pay: Decoded - Business StandardFinland lures Indian students with low fees, PR track and high pay: Decoded  Business Standard

Want to live in the world’s happiest country? Here’s how to get PR in Finland - Times of IndiaWant to live in the world’s happiest country? Here’s how to get PR in Finland  Times of India

Immigration only solution as Finland faces 'bleak' demographic outlook, says research firm - trtworld.comImmigration only solution as Finland faces 'bleak' demographic outlook, says research firm  trtworld.com

Indians Get Easy Access to Finland PR for Less Than ?25,000 - Y-Axis Overseas CareersIndians Get Easy Access to Finland PR for Less Than ?25,000  Y-Axis Overseas Careers

Finland closer to Men's Volleyball World Championship elimination rounds after four-set win over Korea - Volleyball WorldFinland closer to Men's Volleyball World Championship elimination rounds after four-set win over Korea  Volleyball World

Stora Enso opens Europe's largest consumer packaging board line in Finland - PrintWeekIndiaStora Enso opens Europe's largest consumer packaging board line in Finland  PrintWeekIndia

Maharashtra collaborates with Finland to modernise Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock - Prop News TimeMaharashtra collaborates with Finland to modernise Mumbai's historic Sassoon Dock  Prop News Time

Finland PR For Indians: Settle In The World's Happiest Country For Less Than INR ?25,000 - Times NowFinland PR For Indians: Settle In The World's Happiest Country For Less Than INR ?25,000  Times Now

A Complete Guide On How To Apply For Permanent Residency In Finland - Travel and Leisure AsiaA Complete Guide On How To Apply For Permanent Residency In Finland  Travel and Leisure Asia

FINLAND: One in three girls facing sexual abuse online with messages often becoming sexual in under an hour - Charity Organization for ChildrenFINLAND: One in three girls facing sexual abuse online with messages often becoming sexual in under an hour  Charity Organization for Children

Vipps MobilePay Selects Tink to Power Pay by Bank for P2P in Finland - Financial ITVipps MobilePay Selects Tink to Power Pay by Bank for P2P in Finland  Financial IT

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners backs Finland’s largest biogas plant - Bioenergy InsightCopenhagen Infrastructure Partners backs Finland’s largest biogas plant  Bioenergy Insight

CIP to build Finland’s largest industrial biogas plant - BioEnergy TimesCIP to build Finland’s largest industrial biogas plant  BioEnergy Times

Metsähallitus Picks Arenso for Offshore Wind EIA Work in Finland - offshoreWIND.bizMetsähallitus Picks Arenso for Offshore Wind EIA Work in Finland  offshoreWIND.biz

Maharashtra govt teams up with Finland to modernise Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock - The Economic TimesMaharashtra govt teams up with Finland to modernise Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock  The Economic Times

Argentina claw back to beat Finland and produce the first reverse sweep of the Men's World Championship - Volleyball WorldArgentina claw back to beat Finland and produce the first reverse sweep of the Men's World Championship  Volleyball World

Belgium finish off strong to top pool at Men’s Volleyball World Championship - Volleyball WorldBelgium finish off strong to top pool at Men’s Volleyball World Championship  Volleyball World

Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too | Miika Ilomäki - The GuardianFinland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits – Europe should be too | Miika Ilomäki  The Guardian

Inspired Finland drops stunning upset of France at Men’s Volleyball World Championship - Volleyball WorldInspired Finland drops stunning upset of France at Men’s Volleyball World Championship  Volleyball World

Peer-2-Peer Payments: Vipps MobilePay Partners with Tink - FinTech MagazinePeer-2-Peer Payments: Vipps MobilePay Partners with Tink  FinTech Magazine

Maharashtra & Finland to modernise Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock - KnocksenseMaharashtra & Finland to modernise Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock  Knocksense

Giannis Antetokounmpo shines as Greece defeats Finland to capture EuroBasket 2025 bronze medal - Times of IndiaGiannis Antetokounmpo shines as Greece defeats Finland to capture EuroBasket 2025 bronze medal  Times of India

Finland Opens the Door for Indian Migrants: Secure Your New Permanent Residency - Travel And Tour WorldFinland Opens the Door for Indian Migrants: Secure Your New Permanent Residency  Travel And Tour World

Deep microbial colonization during impact-generated hydrothermal circulation at the Lappajärvi impact structure, Finland - NatureDeep microbial colonization during impact-generated hydrothermal circulation at the Lappajärvi impact structure, Finland  Nature

Finland Focuses on India: Brings World-Leading Healthcare Innovations to India’s $372 Billion Market - Suomi ulkomaillaFinland Focuses on India: Brings World-Leading Healthcare Innovations to India’s $372 Billion Market  Suomi ulkomailla

Indian Professionals in Finland - Travel And Tour WorldIndian Professionals in Finland  Travel And Tour World

How to apply for Finland PR for Indians - Mathrubhumi EnglishHow to apply for Finland PR for Indians  Mathrubhumi English

Arenso joins EIA phase for Finland’s 1.4-GW Ebba offshore wind project - Renewables NowArenso joins EIA phase for Finland’s 1.4-GW Ebba offshore wind project  Renewables Now

Maharashtra govt and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai’s Sassoon Dock - ThePrintMaharashtra govt and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai’s Sassoon Dock  ThePrint

Seizing Finland’s growth opportunity - McKinsey & CompanySeizing Finland’s growth opportunity  McKinsey & Company

Finland economy badly hurt as growth dwindles due to trade sanctions on Russia, says PM Petteri Orpo - Daily ExcelsiorFinland economy badly hurt as growth dwindles due to trade sanctions on Russia, says PM Petteri Orpo  Daily Excelsior

Why Is Finland Becoming The Next Big Study Destination For Indian Students - Free Press JournalWhy Is Finland Becoming The Next Big Study Destination For Indian Students  Free Press Journal

Finland shares higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.05% - Investing.com IndiaFinland shares higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.05%  Investing.com India

NEMa: The new technological core that connects Finland and Magallanes to boost green hydrogen - EntrepreNerdNEMa: The new technological core that connects Finland and Magallanes to boost green hydrogen  EntrepreNerd

How foreign does life in Finland feel for an American? - DWHow foreign does life in Finland feel for an American?  DW

Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production - Euronews.comSweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production  Euronews.com

The on-demand tech paradox: Balancing speed and spend - CapgeminiThe on-demand tech paradox: Balancing speed and spend  Capgemini

EU pledges more funds for Finland's border security, plans 'drone wall' - China DailyEU pledges more funds for Finland's border security, plans 'drone wall'  China Daily

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.02% - Investing.comFinland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.02%  Investing.com

JKMM Architects Wins Competition to Design Finland’s New Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki - ArchDailyJKMM Architects Wins Competition to Design Finland’s New Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki  ArchDaily

Vocational Education and Training and the Green Transition in Finland - OECDVocational Education and Training and the Green Transition in Finland  OECD

BNP holds virtual meeting with Finland's Ambassador for Human Rights - Bangladesh PostBNP holds virtual meeting with Finland's Ambassador for Human Rights  Bangladesh Post

Sweden, Finland Urge EU to Rethink Climate Targets for Forests - Bloomberg.comSweden, Finland Urge EU to Rethink Climate Targets for Forests  Bloomberg.com

Finland shares lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.55% - Investing.com IndiaFinland shares lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.55%  Investing.com India

Simon Ekpa: Finland court sentences faction leader of Nigeria's Ipob secessionist group - BBCSimon Ekpa: Finland court sentences faction leader of Nigeria's Ipob secessionist group  BBC

Finland faces 'bleak' demographic outlook, as population forecasts warn of sharp decline - Anadolu AjansiFinland faces 'bleak' demographic outlook, as population forecasts warn of sharp decline  Anadolu Ajansi

In Finland, the "depopulation" began due to the break with Russia - ???????-???????In Finland, the "depopulation" began due to the break with Russia  ???????-???????

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.55% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.55%  Investing.com

Part I of the Government Report on the Future explores alternative paths of development, how they will impact Finland and how to prepare for them - ValtioneuvostoPart I of the Government Report on the Future explores alternative paths of development, how they will impact Finland and how to prepare for them  Valtioneuvosto

Day 7: Pool play comes to an end with 13 teams fighting for seven spots in the Men's Volleyball World Championship Round of 16 - Volleyball WorldDay 7: Pool play comes to an end with 13 teams fighting for seven spots in the Men's Volleyball World Championship Round of 16  Volleyball World

Finland closely monitors Russian military drills, warns of potential threats - Anadolu AjansiFinland closely monitors Russian military drills, warns of potential threats  Anadolu Ajansi

Finnish President Credits a US College for Putting Him on Leadership Path - Bloomberg.comFinnish President Credits a US College for Putting Him on Leadership Path  Bloomberg.com

Production curtailments at UPM's pulp mills in Finland - TradingViewProduction curtailments at UPM's pulp mills in Finland  TradingView

Finland’s president condemns Israel’s Gaza assault as breach of international law - Middle East MonitorFinland’s president condemns Israel’s Gaza assault as breach of international law  Middle East Monitor

Rapidly declining population forecast paints bleak picture for Finland's future - YleRapidly declining population forecast paints bleak picture for Finland's future  Yle

A zoning model for seismic hazard analysis of Finland and adjacent areas: A fusion of seismological and geological data - ScienceDirect.comA zoning model for seismic hazard analysis of Finland and adjacent areas: A fusion of seismological and geological data  ScienceDirect.com

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.05% - Investing.comFinland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.05%  Investing.com

It’s the Happiest Country in the World. I Spent a Week There. I Wish I Could Unlearn Its Secret. - SlateIt’s the Happiest Country in the World. I Spent a Week There. I Wish I Could Unlearn Its Secret.  Slate

OECD Economic Surveys: Finland 2025 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Finland 2025  OECD

Finland’s Southeast Hit Hard by Rift with Russia – Ivanov - ??????? ????Finland’s Southeast Hit Hard by Rift with Russia – Ivanov  ??????? ????

EuroBasket 2025 3rd place match: Greece vs. Finland - XinhuaEuroBasket 2025 3rd place match: Greece vs. Finland  Xinhua

EuroBasket 2025: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece hold off Finland to win bronze - NBAEuroBasket 2025: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece hold off Finland to win bronze  NBA

Sweden and Finland urge revision of EU's forestry climate targets - ReutersSweden and Finland urge revision of EU's forestry climate targets  Reuters

Greece vs. Finland live: Giannis and Markkanen face off in battle for bronze - BasketNews.comGreece vs. Finland live: Giannis and Markkanen face off in battle for bronze  BasketNews.com

Finland Boosts UNDP for Sustainable, Crisis Solutions - Mirage NewsFinland Boosts UNDP for Sustainable, Crisis Solutions  Mirage News

Finland not recognising Palestine at UN next week - YleFinland not recognising Palestine at UN next week  Yle

Finland risks falling behind in drone technology, says ex-defence researcher - YleFinland risks falling behind in drone technology, says ex-defence researcher  Yle

Here are the least safe cities in Finland, based on police data - YleHere are the least safe cities in Finland, based on police data  Yle

Sweden and Finland against the EU’s logging quotas - European InterestSweden and Finland against the EU’s logging quotas  European Interest

Finland monitors Russian Zapad-2025 drills and warns of potential threats - AnewZFinland monitors Russian Zapad-2025 drills and warns of potential threats  AnewZ

The impact of increasing user charges for diabetes medicines: lessons from Finland - World Health Organization (WHO)The impact of increasing user charges for diabetes medicines: lessons from Finland  World Health Organization (WHO)

World’s Largest “Sand Battery” Heats Finnish Town - NewsForKids.netWorld’s Largest “Sand Battery” Heats Finnish Town  NewsForKids.net

Finland’s National Day - The Program has been announced - Nordic CircleFinland’s National Day - The Program has been announced  Nordic Circle

What Finland could teach Ukraine about war and peace - The EconomistWhat Finland could teach Ukraine about war and peace  The Economist

UK, US, Finland, India, Barbados, South Africa and More Gain Extra Connections in KLM Winter Flight Schedule: Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldUK, US, Finland, India, Barbados, South Africa and More Gain Extra Connections in KLM Winter Flight Schedule: Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Preview: Finland or Greece? Who's making it onto the podium? - fiba.basketballPreview: Finland or Greece? Who's making it onto the podium?  fiba.basketball

The Ghost of Finlandization Is Haunting the Ukraine Debate - Foreign PolicyThe Ghost of Finlandization Is Haunting the Ukraine Debate  Foreign Policy

UPM announces production curtailments at its pulp mills in Finland - PULPAPERnews.comUPM announces production curtailments at its pulp mills in Finland  PULPAPERnews.com

Digital 2025: Finland - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Finland  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Finland’s Esports Betting Gets a Lift Through Oddin.gg and Veikkaus Partnership - European Gaming Industry NewsFinland’s Esports Betting Gets a Lift Through Oddin.gg and Veikkaus Partnership  European Gaming Industry News

Finland Joins Netherlands, Germany, Spain in Boosting Winter Tourism with New Christmas Market and Celebration in Europe - Travel And Tour WorldFinland Joins Netherlands, Germany, Spain in Boosting Winter Tourism with New Christmas Market and Celebration in Europe  Travel And Tour World

Greece vs Finland - 3rd Place Game - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballGreece vs Finland - 3rd Place Game - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

In AI age governments must maintain their agency - presidents of Finland and Latvia - The Baltic TimesIn AI age governments must maintain their agency - presidents of Finland and Latvia  The Baltic Times

Paperboard exports from Finland reach Euro 3.3 billion in 2024, up 5% - lesprom.comPaperboard exports from Finland reach Euro 3.3 billion in 2024, up 5%  lesprom.com

PH, Finland strengthen bilateral ties? - The Manila TimesPH, Finland strengthen bilateral ties?  The Manila Times

Finland stun France in Volleyball Men's World Championship - China.org.cnFinland stun France in Volleyball Men's World Championship  China.org.cn

HD Hyundai Electric Supplies Eco-friendly Circuit Breakers to Finland - BusinesskoreaHD Hyundai Electric Supplies Eco-friendly Circuit Breakers to Finland  Businesskorea

Top Things To Do In Helsinki, The Boldly Baltic Finnish Capital - Travel and Leisure AsiaTop Things To Do In Helsinki, The Boldly Baltic Finnish Capital  Travel and Leisure Asia

Poland, Finland, Czechia, France, Italy, Hungary Among Key EU Nations Advancing Strong Sanctions To Limit Russian Tourism And Diplomatic Influence - Travel And Tour WorldPoland, Finland, Czechia, France, Italy, Hungary Among Key EU Nations Advancing Strong Sanctions To Limit Russian Tourism And Diplomatic Influence  Travel And Tour World

Finland beat Korea and left everything to be decided in the France – Argentina match - Volley WeekFinland beat Korea and left everything to be decided in the France – Argentina match  Volley Week

The winner to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design announced - IceNews - Daily NewsThe winner to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design announced  IceNews - Daily News

2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championships: Round 16 - Belgium vs Finland - CBC2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championships: Round 16 - Belgium vs Finland  CBC

Congress to observe county and municipal elections in Finland - The Council of EuropeCongress to observe county and municipal elections in Finland  The Council of Europe

Yle: Social aid for foreign students surges in Finland, policy review underway - Helsinki TimesYle: Social aid for foreign students surges in Finland, policy review underway  Helsinki Times

First Version of Once-Only Technical System goes into Production in Finland - OOTSHUB - - European CommissionFirst Version of Once-Only Technical System goes into Production in Finland - OOTSHUB -  European Commission