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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'US Will Retaliate...': Trump Warns Putin Against Targeting Finland | Watch - Times of India'US Will Retaliate...': Trump Warns Putin Against Targeting Finland | Watch  Times of India

Trump, Stubb Announce Finland-US Icebreaker Deal: What Are Icebreakers and Why Do They Matter? - Times NowTrump, Stubb Announce Finland-US Icebreaker Deal: What Are Icebreakers and Why Do They Matter?  Times Now

US to Acquire 11 Icebreakers from Finland in $6.1 Billion Deal - WIONUS to Acquire 11 Icebreakers from Finland in $6.1 Billion Deal  WION

Finland is using drones and AI to tackle congestion. Is it safe? - Euronews.comFinland is using drones and AI to tackle congestion. Is it safe?  Euronews.com

Trump and Finland’s Stubb approve deal for icebreaker ships - ThePrintTrump and Finland’s Stubb approve deal for icebreaker ships  ThePrint

US, Finland sign deal to build 11 icebreakers amid rising heat in Arctic - Tribune IndiaUS, Finland sign deal to build 11 icebreakers amid rising heat in Arctic  Tribune India

‘Need very badly’: Donald Trump announces Arctic cutters deal with Finland; US to buy 11 Icebreakers - Times of India‘Need very badly’: Donald Trump announces Arctic cutters deal with Finland; US to buy 11 Icebreakers  Times of India

Want to move to Finland? Indians can now apply for permanent residency in Finland for under Rs 25,000 —... - MoneycontrolWant to move to Finland? Indians can now apply for permanent residency in Finland for under Rs 25,000 —...  Moneycontrol

Security guarantees for Ukraine require readiness to fight Russia, says Finland’s president - The GuardianSecurity guarantees for Ukraine require readiness to fight Russia, says Finland’s president  The Guardian

World's happiest country gives permanent residency to Indians: Who can go and how to apply for it - Times of IndiaWorld's happiest country gives permanent residency to Indians: Who can go and how to apply for it  Times of India

Scale42 plans data center in Kitee, Finland - Data Center DynamicsScale42 plans data center in Kitee, Finland  Data Center Dynamics

US and Finland strike $6B deal for icebreakers - Safety4SeaUS and Finland strike $6B deal for icebreakers  Safety4Sea

US and Finland agree to build 11 icebreakers in Arctic security push - Financial TimesUS and Finland agree to build 11 icebreakers in Arctic security push  Financial Times

US, Finland Sign Deal to Build 11 Icebreakers to Boost Arctic Capabilities - The Impressive TimesUS, Finland Sign Deal to Build 11 Icebreakers to Boost Arctic Capabilities  The Impressive Times

Trump and Finland's Stubb approve deal for icebreaker ships - ReutersTrump and Finland's Stubb approve deal for icebreaker ships  Reuters

Finland - Welcome to the United NationsFinland  Welcome to the United Nations

Finland PR allows Indians to live, work and settle permanently while enjoying top social perks - Business TodayFinland PR allows Indians to live, work and settle permanently while enjoying top social perks  Business Today

Finland’s trial of men charged over Baltic Sea cable damage hits choppy waters - The Record from Recorded Future NewsFinland’s trial of men charged over Baltic Sea cable damage hits choppy waters  The Record from Recorded Future News

Fazer Café partners with SSP Finland to open airside venue at Helsinki Airport - Moodie Davitt ReportFazer Café partners with SSP Finland to open airside venue at Helsinki Airport  Moodie Davitt Report

Finland: Play the Game conference defends democratic debate in sports “even when uncomfortable” - Council of EuropeFinland: Play the Game conference defends democratic debate in sports “even when uncomfortable”  Council of Europe

US and Finland to Sign Icebreaker Deal as Trump Hosts Stubb - Bloomberg.comUS and Finland to Sign Icebreaker Deal as Trump Hosts Stubb  Bloomberg.com

NATO’s New Northern Land Command Inaugurated in Finland - High North NewsNATO’s New Northern Land Command Inaugurated in Finland  High North News

Finland adopts an all-society model to build national defence - Euronews.comFinland adopts an all-society model to build national defence  Euronews.com

Finland reveals details on digital ID, Denmark shares secret of digital govt success - Biometric UpdateFinland reveals details on digital ID, Denmark shares secret of digital govt success  Biometric Update

Finland Opens Its Gates To Indians: Get Permanent Residency In World’s Happiest Country And Pack Your Bags – Full Guide Inside - Zee NewsFinland Opens Its Gates To Indians: Get Permanent Residency In World’s Happiest Country And Pack Your Bags – Full Guide Inside  Zee News

Top Maple Leafs prospect hit with multi-game suspension after shocking on-ice incident in Finland - Times of IndiaTop Maple Leafs prospect hit with multi-game suspension after shocking on-ice incident in Finland  Times of India

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

US and Finland Strike MOU for Ships, Technology - American MachinistUS and Finland Strike MOU for Ships, Technology  American Machinist

Finland’s Stubb To Meet Trump in Washington DC To Push Icebreaker Deal for Coast Guard - High North NewsFinland’s Stubb To Meet Trump in Washington DC To Push Icebreaker Deal for Coast Guard  High North News

Trump to arrive in Israel Monday morning for ‘in-and-out’ visit, address Knesset - The Times of IsraelTrump to arrive in Israel Monday morning for ‘in-and-out’ visit, address Knesset  The Times of Israel

Finns shift from global equities, bolster portfolios with fixed income - AMWatchFinns shift from global equities, bolster portfolios with fixed income  AMWatch

'Not like Russia & China': Finland President hails India as 'emerging superpower'; sends message for the - Times of India'Not like Russia & China': Finland President hails India as 'emerging superpower'; sends message for the  Times of India

Trump meets with Stubb, vows to defend Finland in case of Russian attack - The Kyiv IndependentTrump meets with Stubb, vows to defend Finland in case of Russian attack  The Kyiv Independent

Sweco acquires Finnish consulting company - EnergyWatchSweco acquires Finnish consulting company  EnergyWatch

Why Ukraine should avoid copying Finland’s 1944 path to peace with Moscow - The ConversationWhy Ukraine should avoid copying Finland’s 1944 path to peace with Moscow  The Conversation

US and Finland to build 11 icebreaker ships in Arctic security pact [VIDEO] - TVP WorldUS and Finland to build 11 icebreaker ships in Arctic security pact [VIDEO]  TVP World

Malaysia and Finland deepen cooperation in education and circular economy - ScandasiaMalaysia and Finland deepen cooperation in education and circular economy  Scandasia

Finland and USA deepen icebreaker cooperation - ValtioneuvostoFinland and USA deepen icebreaker cooperation  Valtioneuvosto

Finland Readies Icebreaker Construction for US After Deal Signed - Bloomberg.comFinland Readies Icebreaker Construction for US After Deal Signed  Bloomberg.com

White House, Finland sign deal for four icebreakers - Breaking DefenseWhite House, Finland sign deal for four icebreakers  Breaking Defense

Finland to participate in NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise - ValtioneuvostoFinland to participate in NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise  Valtioneuvosto

U.S To Acquire 11 Icebreakers From Finland To Counter Russia & China In The Arctic - Marine InsightU.S To Acquire 11 Icebreakers From Finland To Counter Russia & China In The Arctic  Marine Insight

Happiest Country Finland Now Offers Permanent Residency to Indians for Work and Living: Here's What You Need To Know - The Logical IndianHappiest Country Finland Now Offers Permanent Residency to Indians for Work and Living: Here's What You Need To Know  The Logical Indian

Preview: Netherlands vs Finland - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Netherlands vs Finland - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Trump Signs Deal With Finland to Build U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Fleet - WIONTrump Signs Deal With Finland to Build U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Fleet  WION

Meeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs MATSUMOTO and Mr. ADLERCREUTZ, Minister of Education and Minister for Nordic Cooperation of the Republic of Finland - mofa.go.jpMeeting between Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs MATSUMOTO and Mr. ADLERCREUTZ, Minister of Education and Minister for Nordic Cooperation of the Republic of Finland  mofa.go.jp

Finland’s president hails rise of global south at UNGA - Al JazeeraFinland’s president hails rise of global south at UNGA  Al Jazeera

Finland ends TrailO season on a high - International Orienteering FederationFinland ends TrailO season on a high  International Orienteering Federation

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

Trump and Finland's Stubb approve deal for icebreaker ships - AnewZTrump and Finland's Stubb approve deal for icebreaker ships  AnewZ

Finland Calling? Indians Can Now Apply For Permanent Residency In The World’s Happiest Country With Access To Healthcare Education - TheHealthSiteFinland Calling? Indians Can Now Apply For Permanent Residency In The World’s Happiest Country With Access To Healthcare Education  TheHealthSite

Finland shares higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.38% - Investing.com IndiaFinland shares higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.38%  Investing.com India

The engineering leader’s innovation mandate - CapgeminiThe engineering leader’s innovation mandate  Capgemini

VR transfers rolling stock company to the State of Finland - Railway PROVR transfers rolling stock company to the State of Finland  Railway PRO

E&E News: Finland, U.S. strike deal to build 11 icebreakers - POLITICO ProE&E News: Finland, U.S. strike deal to build 11 icebreakers  POLITICO Pro

Why Is Finland the Happiest Country in the World? - BritannicaWhy Is Finland the Happiest Country in the World?  Britannica

Finland moves to introduce tuition fees for non-EU upper secondary students - YleFinland moves to introduce tuition fees for non-EU upper secondary students  Yle

Iceland Sets to Shine with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland at World Travel Market 2025, London, to Tourists from UK, US, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Germany and Italy, New Update is Here - Travel And Tour WorldIceland Sets to Shine with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland at World Travel Market 2025, London, to Tourists from UK, US, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Germany and Italy, New Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

H-1B visa: Higher education aspirants reconsidering plans; Germany, Finland, Canada emerge as top options - The HinduH-1B visa: Higher education aspirants reconsidering plans; Germany, Finland, Canada emerge as top options  The Hindu

China Joins Finland, UK, Taiwan, Kenya, Tanzania to Host Universal Tourism Exhibition (UTE) in Beijing, Here is What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldChina Joins Finland, UK, Taiwan, Kenya, Tanzania to Host Universal Tourism Exhibition (UTE) in Beijing, Here is What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

More Ukrainians plan to make Finland home - YleMore Ukrainians plan to make Finland home  Yle

Rising Popularity of Nordic Countries like Norway, Iceland, and Finland as Europe Remains Top Travel Destination Amid Global Shifts—What Tourists Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldRising Popularity of Nordic Countries like Norway, Iceland, and Finland as Europe Remains Top Travel Destination Amid Global Shifts—What Tourists Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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

Finland Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio Report 2025 | Finland's Data Center Market to Witness 2,800 MW Capacity Surge by 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business WireFinland Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio Report 2025 | Finland's Data Center Market to Witness 2,800 MW Capacity Surge by 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire

PM Modi, Finland President Discuss Ukraine War, India-EU Free Trade - NDTVPM Modi, Finland President Discuss Ukraine War, India-EU Free Trade  NDTV

Sunfire lands FEED deal for P2X Solutions’ 40 MW hydrogen project in Finland - Offshore-Energy.bizSunfire lands FEED deal for P2X Solutions’ 40 MW hydrogen project in Finland  Offshore-Energy.biz

The Superb Finland & U.S. Icebreaker Deal Is Here - RealClearDefenseThe Superb Finland & U.S. Icebreaker Deal Is Here  RealClearDefense

Finland - European Environment Agency (EEA)Finland  European Environment Agency (EEA)

Finland's unemployment rate rises to 20-year high at 10% - ReutersFinland's unemployment rate rises to 20-year high at 10%  Reuters

Hydrogen Partnership Expands With 40MW Project in Finland - Fuel Cells WorksHydrogen Partnership Expands With 40MW Project in Finland  Fuel Cells Works

Finland and India eye mobility agreement in high-demand sectors - The PIE NewsFinland and India eye mobility agreement in high-demand sectors  The PIE News

Finland wants to tighten rules on child home care benefits - YleFinland wants to tighten rules on child home care benefits  Yle

Goals and Highlights: Finland 2-1 Lithuania in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights: Finland 2-1 Lithuania in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

U.S. Agrees With Finland to Build Icebreakers to Deter Russia in the Arctic - ??????????U.S. Agrees With Finland to Build Icebreakers to Deter Russia in the Arctic  ??????????

"Reduction of national contribution and 'no' to common debt", Finland against the 2028-2034 budget - Eunews"Reduction of national contribution and 'no' to common debt", Finland against the 2028-2034 budget  Eunews

'If West ignores India, global influence at risk': Finland President Stubb - Business Standard'If West ignores India, global influence at risk': Finland President Stubb  Business Standard

US Coast Guard to Get 11 New Icebreakers Under Strategic Deal With Finland - UNITED24 MediaUS Coast Guard to Get 11 New Icebreakers Under Strategic Deal With Finland  UNITED24 Media

Trump: US Partnering with Finland for Icebreakers Made for Arctic Region - NewsweekTrump: US Partnering with Finland for Icebreakers Made for Arctic Region  Newsweek

'Worried and desperate' – How Finland's restrictive policies affect migrants and NGOs - InfoMigrants'Worried and desperate' – How Finland's restrictive policies affect migrants and NGOs  InfoMigrants

U.S. Coast Guard to Acquire 11 Icebreakers in Landmark U.S.-Finland Pact - gCaptainU.S. Coast Guard to Acquire 11 Icebreakers in Landmark U.S.-Finland Pact  gCaptain

European Tuesdays: Spotlight on Finland – Nordic Identity, Resilience & Innovation - The Copenhagen PostEuropean Tuesdays: Spotlight on Finland – Nordic Identity, Resilience & Innovation  The Copenhagen Post

Fresh Russian incursions raise temperature for NATO in the Baltic Sea - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosFresh Russian incursions raise temperature for NATO in the Baltic Sea  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Netherlands vs Finland: predictions, stats, tips & odds - SquawkaNetherlands vs Finland: predictions, stats, tips & odds  Squawka

Trump says ‘there seems to be no reason’ to meet Xi during upcoming Asia trip - The Press DemocratTrump says ‘there seems to be no reason’ to meet Xi during upcoming Asia trip  The Press Democrat

USA, Finland To Reach Icebreaker Deal - Marine News MagazineUSA, Finland To Reach Icebreaker Deal  Marine News Magazine

Friday's papers: A good day for Finland, infant investors and politicians' homes - YleFriday's papers: A good day for Finland, infant investors and politicians' homes  Yle

US, Finland Strike Deal For 11 New Icebreaker Ships To Counter Russia, China In Arctic: 'We Need These Ships Very Badly' - BenzingaUS, Finland Strike Deal For 11 New Icebreaker Ships To Counter Russia, China In Arctic: 'We Need These Ships Very Badly'  Benzinga

US, Finland to partner on Arctic security cutters - WorkBoatUS, Finland to partner on Arctic security cutters  WorkBoat

US turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence - YahooUS turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence  Yahoo

Trump announces deal with Finland to purchase icebreakers - The HillTrump announces deal with Finland to purchase icebreakers  The Hill

NATO's Multi-Corps Land Component Command Northwest inaugurated in Finland - JanesNATO's Multi-Corps Land Component Command Northwest inaugurated in Finland  Janes

Trump Vows Strong Defense of Finland, Seals US-Finland Icebreaker Deal - Azat TVTrump Vows Strong Defense of Finland, Seals US-Finland Icebreaker Deal  Azat TV

Stubb confirms Finland-US icebreaker deal in the works - YleStubb confirms Finland-US icebreaker deal in the works  Yle

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

Trump Sees Low Risk of Russian Attack on Finland, Supports NATO Defense - ?????Trump Sees Low Risk of Russian Attack on Finland, Supports NATO Defense  ?????

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

Second-Half Turnaround Sees Finland Secure Crucial Win Over Lithuania - TribalFootballSecond-Half Turnaround Sees Finland Secure Crucial Win Over Lithuania  TribalFootball

US, Finland agree to build 11 icebreakers in Arctic security push - Az?rtacUS, Finland agree to build 11 icebreakers in Arctic security push  Az?rtac

World Cup: Finland coach Jacob Friis highlights where his side must improve tonight against Lithuania - Flashscore.comWorld Cup: Finland coach Jacob Friis highlights where his side must improve tonight against Lithuania  Flashscore.com

Red Dragons fly on with straight sets against Finland - Volleyball WorldRed Dragons fly on with straight sets against Finland  Volleyball World