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 Should ‘Mentally Prepare’ to Restore Ties With Russia, President Stubb Says - The Moscow TimesFinland Should ‘Mentally Prepare’ to Restore Ties With Russia, President Stubb Says  The Moscow Times

Putin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says - Deccan HeraldPutin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says  Deccan Herald

How Finland became a hotspot for defence tech - BBCHow Finland became a hotspot for defence tech  BBC

Finland’s president says he has heard no serious US talk about NATO withdrawal - ThePrintFinland’s president says he has heard no serious US talk about NATO withdrawal  ThePrint

Finland to withdraw from Ottawa convention on landmines - Investing.com IndiaFinland to withdraw from Ottawa convention on landmines  Investing.com India

Finland's Prez suggests setting April 20 as Ukraine ceasefire deadline, lures Trump to Kyiv's side over golf - FirstpostFinland's Prez suggests setting April 20 as Ukraine ceasefire deadline, lures Trump to Kyiv's side over golf  Firstpost

Finland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, Norway, UK, France And Switzerland Power A New Era Of Seamless Travel With A Thirteen thousand seven hundred-Mile Ultra-Fast Train Network - Travel And Tour WorldFinland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, Norway, UK, France And Switzerland Power A New Era Of Seamless Travel With A Thirteen thousand seven hundred-Mile Ultra-Fast Train Network  Travel And Tour World

Serial production of high-tech sensor as Saab expands in Finland - SaabSerial production of high-tech sensor as Saab expands in Finland  Saab

Finland rearms with mines and cash to deter Russia’s next move - BulgarianMilitary.comFinland rearms with mines and cash to deter Russia’s next move  BulgarianMilitary.com

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 1.11% - Investing.comFinland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 1.11%  Investing.com

Finland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says - CNNFinland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says  CNN

Finland will exit global land mine treaty as Russia fears grow - politico.euFinland will exit global land mine treaty as Russia fears grow  politico.eu

Finland to exit landmines treaty, hike defence spending given Russia threat, PM says - ReutersFinland to exit landmines treaty, hike defence spending given Russia threat, PM says  Reuters

Finland: Move to leave convention banning anti-personnel mines could put civilian lives at risk - Amnesty InternationalFinland: Move to leave convention banning anti-personnel mines could put civilian lives at risk  Amnesty International

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty - Al JazeeraFinland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty  Al Jazeera

Finland pledges defense spending increase to 3 percent GDP by 2029 - Breaking DefenseFinland pledges defense spending increase to 3 percent GDP by 2029  Breaking Defense

How Finland has replaced coal power with wind in less than 10 years - Euronews.comHow Finland has replaced coal power with wind in less than 10 years  Euronews.com

With nod to neighbor Russia, Finland to quit global landmines ban - Defense NewsWith nod to neighbor Russia, Finland to quit global landmines ban  Defense News

Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down - POWER MagazineFinland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down  POWER Magazine

Finland’s Fiberdom secures €3.5M to transform market pulp and paperboard into plastic-free supermaterial - Silicon CanalsFinland’s Fiberdom secures €3.5M to transform market pulp and paperboard into plastic-free supermaterial  Silicon Canals

The Finnish defence tech firms 'on steroids' - BBCThe Finnish defence tech firms 'on steroids'  BBC

Nordex Group receives orders from OX2 in Finland - Energy GlobalNordex Group receives orders from OX2 in Finland  Energy Global

Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness - The New York TimesTraveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness  The New York Times

Finland's last active coal-fired power and heat plant shuts down - ReutersFinland's last active coal-fired power and heat plant shuts down  Reuters

Putin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says - ReutersPutin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says  Reuters

Finland plans to withdraw from landmine treaty - News.azFinland plans to withdraw from landmine treaty  News.az

Finland to boost defense spending and quit treaty banning anti-personnel mines - TVP WorldFinland to boost defense spending and quit treaty banning anti-personnel mines  TVP World

Finland officially closes its last coal power plant - Open Access GovernmentFinland officially closes its last coal power plant  Open Access Government

Ilmatar sells Finland’s Korpilevonmäki wind farm to UB Renewable Energy - Power TechnologyIlmatar sells Finland’s Korpilevonmäki wind farm to UB Renewable Energy  Power Technology

Finland Aims High With Its 2030 Drone Development Goals - AFCEA InternationalFinland Aims High With Its 2030 Drone Development Goals  AFCEA International

Why can’t money buy happiness? Ask Finland (Or perhaps don’t ask America and India) - Times of IndiaWhy can’t money buy happiness? Ask Finland (Or perhaps don’t ask America and India)  Times of India

OX2 starts construction of 472 MW onshore wind power in Finland - TradingViewOX2 starts construction of 472 MW onshore wind power in Finland  TradingView

Putin is open to normalizing ties with Finland if Helsinki wants, Kremlin says - Al Arabiya EnglishPutin is open to normalizing ties with Finland if Helsinki wants, Kremlin says  Al Arabiya English

Finland to Raise Defense Spending Target to 3% of GDP by 2029 - Bloomberg.comFinland to Raise Defense Spending Target to 3% of GDP by 2029  Bloomberg.com

Nordic countries should forge good relations with the US, Finland's Stubb says - TradingViewNordic countries should forge good relations with the US, Finland's Stubb says  TradingView

Finland refuses to export eggs to the US, Reddit says ‘Trump diplomacy at play’ - Hindustan TimesFinland refuses to export eggs to the US, Reddit says ‘Trump diplomacy at play’  Hindustan Times

Finland's president urges Trump to set April 20 deadline for Ukraine ceasefire - AzerNewsFinland's president urges Trump to set April 20 deadline for Ukraine ceasefire  AzerNews

Finland to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP - ??????Finland to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP  ??????

Putin is open to normalising ties with Finland if Helsinki wants to rebuild ties, Kremlin says - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewPutin is open to normalising ties with Finland if Helsinki wants to rebuild ties, Kremlin says  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Finland plans to withdraw from landmines treaty, prime minister says - TradingViewFinland plans to withdraw from landmines treaty, prime minister says  TradingView

Finnish government seeks to extend ban on migrants seeking asylum on Russia border - ReutersFinnish government seeks to extend ban on migrants seeking asylum on Russia border  Reuters

Finland's Stubb says he told Trump deadline needed for Ukraine ceasefire - ReutersFinland's Stubb says he told Trump deadline needed for Ukraine ceasefire  Reuters

MidEuropa sells Romanian healthcare network Regina Maria to Finland's Mehiläinen - Romania InsiderMidEuropa sells Romanian healthcare network Regina Maria to Finland's Mehiläinen  Romania Insider

Finland prepares to leave Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines - YleFinland prepares to leave Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines  Yle

Finland’s Stubb boosts Trump ties over golf - politico.euFinland’s Stubb boosts Trump ties over golf  politico.eu

Scrambling for eggs: Finland turns down US request, Reddit jokes 'how dare Europe deny' - Business TodayScrambling for eggs: Finland turns down US request, Reddit jokes 'how dare Europe deny'  Business Today

Finland to withdraw from convention banning anti-personnel landmines - Stubb - ??????.???Finland to withdraw from convention banning anti-personnel landmines - Stubb  ??????.???

Finland plans to withdraw from landmine ban treaty - Saudi GazetteFinland plans to withdraw from landmine ban treaty  Saudi Gazette

Skanska awarded new construction projects in US and Finland - Yahoo FinanceSkanska awarded new construction projects in US and Finland  Yahoo Finance

Industrial roundwood harvest in Finland reaches 12.9 million m3, up 10% in early 2025 - lesprom.comIndustrial roundwood harvest in Finland reaches 12.9 million m3, up 10% in early 2025  lesprom.com

Finland to withdraw from antipersonnel mine ban treaty - Courthouse News ServiceFinland to withdraw from antipersonnel mine ban treaty  Courthouse News Service

Saab starts serial production of high-tech sensor in Finland - EvertiqSaab starts serial production of high-tech sensor in Finland  Evertiq

Grand Opening of Finland's First Green Hydrogen Plant - Fuel Cells WorksGrand Opening of Finland's First Green Hydrogen Plant  Fuel Cells Works

Sweden, Finland and Norway collaborate on improving digital government services - GovInsiderSweden, Finland and Norway collaborate on improving digital government services  GovInsider

Finnish president boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit - ReutersFinnish president boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit  Reuters

Finland closes last coal-fired power plant - Newagebd.netFinland closes last coal-fired power plant  Newagebd.net

Finland's Stubb says he urged Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline during surprise visit - Euronews.comFinland's Stubb says he urged Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline during surprise visit  Euronews.com

Finland closes last coal-fired power plant - EADailyFinland closes last coal-fired power plant  EADaily

World Happiness Report: Finland named as happiest country for eighth year - BBCWorld Happiness Report: Finland named as happiest country for eighth year  BBC

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row - CNBCFinland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row  CNBC

ATG to launch Finland-facing JV when market regulates - EGR North AmericaATG to launch Finland-facing JV when market regulates  EGR North America

USA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark, internet calls it ‘Door to door begging’ - Hindustan TimesUSA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark, internet calls it ‘Door to door begging’  Hindustan Times

Finland’s president: ‘I just met Donald Trump. Russia is running out of time’ - The TelegraphFinland’s president: ‘I just met Donald Trump. Russia is running out of time’  The Telegraph

Partial solar eclipse visible in Finland on Saturday - YlePartial solar eclipse visible in Finland on Saturday  Yle

Germany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland Tourists Are Again Rethinking to Travel to United States - Travel And Tour WorldGermany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland Tourists Are Again Rethinking to Travel to United States  Travel And Tour World

Regina Maria 3.0: The healthcare network becomes a part of Mehiläinen Group from Finland - business-review.euRegina Maria 3.0: The healthcare network becomes a part of Mehiläinen Group from Finland  business-review.eu

Tuesday's papers: Finland's foreign vote, Nokia vs Amazon and illegal outhouses - YleTuesday's papers: Finland's foreign vote, Nokia vs Amazon and illegal outhouses  Yle

One quarter in Finland have no savings, bank survey finds - YleOne quarter in Finland have no savings, bank survey finds  Yle

Finland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities - Suomi ulkomaillaFinland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities  Suomi ulkomailla

India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program - The PIE NewsIndia a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program  The PIE News

PM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 31 March 2025 - GOV.UKPM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 31 March 2025  GOV.UK

Finland: health system summary 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesFinland: health system summary 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Another Russian neighbor state decides to withdraw from anti-personnel mine treaty - RBC-UkraineAnother Russian neighbor state decides to withdraw from anti-personnel mine treaty  RBC-Ukraine

I spent 48 hours in Finland—here are 5 life-changing lessons I learned in the world's happiest country - CNBCI spent 48 hours in Finland—here are 5 life-changing lessons I learned in the world's happiest country  CNBC

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 1.73% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 1.73%  Investing.com

Finland to increase defence spending, considers exiting landmine treaty - ????? ????? ???????Finland to increase defence spending, considers exiting landmine treaty  ????? ????? ???????

Finland Automates Residence Permit Extension Process for Researchers - Schengen.NewsFinland Automates Residence Permit Extension Process for Researchers  Schengen.News

ATG eyes Finland JV to offer sports and igaming in newly regulated market - igamingbusiness.comATG eyes Finland JV to offer sports and igaming in newly regulated market  igamingbusiness.com

The Silent Tech Revolution: How Finland is Forging the Future of Defense - macnifico.ptThe Silent Tech Revolution: How Finland is Forging the Future of Defense  macnifico.pt

Finland's Fortum says building new nuclear power is too expensive, for now - ReutersFinland's Fortum says building new nuclear power is too expensive, for now  Reuters

260k non-citizens eligible to vote in Finland's upcoming elections - Yle260k non-citizens eligible to vote in Finland's upcoming elections  Yle

Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty - Times of MaltaFinland to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty  Times of Malta

Nanoform Finland Oyj And 2 Other Promising European Penny Stocks - Yahoo FinanceNanoform Finland Oyj And 2 Other Promising European Penny Stocks  Yahoo Finance

Finland to leave anti-personnel mine ban treaty, following Baltics and Poland - nhk.or.jpFinland to leave anti-personnel mine ban treaty, following Baltics and Poland  nhk.or.jp

Participation in Feasibility Study for Low-Carbon Aluminium Project in Finland | News Release | News - mitsubishicorp.comParticipation in Feasibility Study for Low-Carbon Aluminium Project in Finland | News Release | News  mitsubishicorp.com

PM says Finland will quit landmines ban treaty - YahooPM says Finland will quit landmines ban treaty  Yahoo

Denmark and Finland urge caution for US-bound transgender people - The GuardianDenmark and Finland urge caution for US-bound transgender people  The Guardian

Utah police looking for missing man visiting from Finland - FOX 13 News UtahUtah police looking for missing man visiting from Finland  FOX 13 News Utah

Finland to exit convention banning anti-personnel mines - YahooFinland to exit convention banning anti-personnel mines  Yahoo

Finland - General DebateFinland  General Debate

Strike at UPM Plywood Mills in Finland Continues as Union Rejects Latest Offer - Forest Economic Advisors, LLCStrike at UPM Plywood Mills in Finland Continues as Union Rejects Latest Offer  Forest Economic Advisors, LLC

Swedish firm OX2 to spend €700m on two wind farms in Finland - YleSwedish firm OX2 to spend €700m on two wind farms in Finland  Yle

Nine Kurdish Candidates Vying for Municipal Elections in Finland - kurdistan24.netNine Kurdish Candidates Vying for Municipal Elections in Finland  kurdistan24.net

Moscow open to normalising relations with Finland - YleMoscow open to normalising relations with Finland  Yle

The Happiest Country In The World Is Seeking Innovators - ForbesThe Happiest Country In The World Is Seeking Innovators  Forbes

Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position - AP NewsFinland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position  AP News

Finland's president says he has heard no serious US talk about NATO withdrawal - ReutersFinland's president says he has heard no serious US talk about NATO withdrawal  Reuters

Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb at Nordic Council Theme Session 2025 in Helsinki on 1 April 2025 - PresidenttiSpeech by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb at Nordic Council Theme Session 2025 in Helsinki on 1 April 2025  Presidentti

Indian family’s behavior on Finland train sparks clash over cultural norms - Times of IndiaIndian family’s behavior on Finland train sparks clash over cultural norms  Times of India

I spent 72 hours in Finland and can confirm it is one of the most magical countries to visit in December - Vogue IndiaI spent 72 hours in Finland and can confirm it is one of the most magical countries to visit in December  Vogue India