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 confirms APT31 hackers behind 2021 parliament breach - BleepingComputerFinland confirms APT31 hackers behind 2021 parliament breach  BleepingComputer

Why is Finland the happiest country in the world? - BBC.com
  1. Why is Finland the happiest country in the world?  BBC.com
  2. Why You Should Travel To World`s `Happiest` Nation, Finland - 4 Points  Zee News
  3. Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row  CNBC


Finland 2-1 Estonia (26 Mar, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaFinland 2-1 Estonia (26 Mar, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented - Press Trust of IndiaFinland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented  Press Trust of India

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5 Reasons Why Finland Is The World’s Happiest Country, Again - SheThePeople5 Reasons Why Finland Is The World’s Happiest Country, Again  SheThePeople

Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year - DW (English)Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year  DW (English)

Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia - Al Jazeera EnglishFinland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia  Al Jazeera English

Why Finland is the happiest country, from someone who lived there - Business InsiderWhy Finland is the happiest country, from someone who lived there  Business Insider

Finnish Defense Minister: Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to strike Russia - Kyiv IndependentFinnish Defense Minister: Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to strike Russia  Kyiv Independent

News / Transport workers' strike in Finland extended again - theloadstar.comNews / Transport workers' strike in Finland extended again  theloadstar.com

Finland Is The Happiest Country In The World – But Our Research Suggests The Rankings Are Wealth And Status ... - Daily ExcelsiorFinland Is The Happiest Country In The World – But Our Research Suggests The Rankings Are Wealth And Status ...  Daily Excelsior

Strikes in Finland extended by another week - EUWID Pulp and PaperStrikes in Finland extended by another week  EUWID Pulp and Paper

Finns are the world's happiest, but Finland have their share of challenges - Nation ThailandFinns are the world's happiest, but Finland have their share of challenges  Nation Thailand

I Know What Makes Finland the Happiest Country on Earth - OutsideI Know What Makes Finland the Happiest Country on Earth  Outside

SSAB Sees Up to $44.8 Mln Hit to Earnings if Finland Strikes Continue - MarketWatchSSAB Sees Up to $44.8 Mln Hit to Earnings if Finland Strikes Continue  MarketWatch

The best time to visit Finland - Condé Nast Traveller IndiaThe best time to visit Finland  Condé Nast Traveller India

Finland strikes extended for another week, port disruptions expected to continue - WorldCargo NewsFinland strikes extended for another week, port disruptions expected to continue  WorldCargo News

Finland, the happiest country in the world for 7 years running, to offer second free happiness masterclass—here’s how to apply - CNBCFinland, the happiest country in the world for 7 years running, to offer second free happiness masterclass—here’s how to apply  CNBC

RPC inks first solar deal in Finland with 1-GW development pact - Renewables NowRPC inks first solar deal in Finland with 1-GW development pact  Renewables Now

Microsoft and allies launch a free, open-to-all AI Developer study path in Finland – Uutishuone - MicrosoftMicrosoft and allies launch a free, open-to-all AI Developer study path in Finland – Uutishuone  Microsoft

Finland the world’s happiest country, Biden goes after Chinese semiconductor firms - The Economic TimesFinland the world’s happiest country, Biden goes after Chinese semiconductor firms  The Economic Times

Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented - The ConversationFinland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented  The Conversation

Finland Is World's Happiest Country For 7th Time Straight, India Stands At... - NDTVFinland Is World's Happiest Country For 7th Time Straight, India Stands At...  NDTV

NordFuel selects Chempolis technology for biorefinery in Finland - Biomass MagazineNordFuel selects Chempolis technology for biorefinery in Finland  Biomass Magazine

Finland country profile - BBC.comFinland country profile  BBC.com

Finland to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency - The HinduFinland to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency  The Hindu

Finland secures 7th consecutive title as World's Happiest Nation; unveils Finland's Recipe for Happiness - Travel Trade JouurnalFinland secures 7th consecutive title as World's Happiest Nation; unveils Finland's Recipe for Happiness  Travel Trade Jouurnal

Finland's Treasury Expects to Complete Almost 70% of Annual Long-Term Funding by End-June - MarketWatchFinland's Treasury Expects to Complete Almost 70% of Annual Long-Term Funding by End-June  MarketWatch

Finland is the happiest country in the world again. Here’s their secret to improving well-being - FortuneFinland is the happiest country in the world again. Here’s their secret to improving well-being  Fortune

Finland tops 2024 World Happiness Report again; India ranks 126 - Business StandardFinland tops 2024 World Happiness Report again; India ranks 126  Business Standard

Vietnam eyes closer trade links with Finland: Reports - Fibre2fashion.comVietnam eyes closer trade links with Finland: Reports  Fibre2fashion.com

Why Finland Is the World's Happiest Country | Best Countries | U.S. News - U.S. News & World ReportWhy Finland Is the World's Happiest Country | Best Countries | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

Finland named the world's happiest country (again) in 2024 but young people in Europe are struggling - EuronewsFinland named the world's happiest country (again) in 2024 but young people in Europe are struggling  Euronews

I went to Finland to find out how to be happy. Here's what I learned. - Business InsiderI went to Finland to find out how to be happy. Here's what I learned.  Business Insider

Finnish unions extend strikes over labour reforms by another week - ReutersFinnish unions extend strikes over labour reforms by another week  Reuters

Finland strikes extend, increasing disruption at ports and companies - WorldCargo NewsFinland strikes extend, increasing disruption at ports and companies  WorldCargo News

Political strikes in Finland to continue, Outokumpu adjusts EBITDA - Bulk Materials InternationalPolitical strikes in Finland to continue, Outokumpu adjusts EBITDA  Bulk Materials International

NATO - Topic: Relations with Finland - NATO HQNATO - Topic: Relations with Finland  NATO HQ

World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops the list. Check India’s rank - The Times of IndiaWorld Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops the list. Check India’s rank  The Times of India

Meat products linked to the majority of hepatitis E cases in Finland - Food Safety NewsMeat products linked to the majority of hepatitis E cases in Finland  Food Safety News

Patria and Lockheed Martin continue F-35 parts production in Finland - Airforce Technology - Airforce TechnologyPatria and Lockheed Martin continue F-35 parts production in Finland - Airforce Technology  Airforce Technology

7 reasons Finland continues to reign World Happiness rankings - The Times of India7 reasons Finland continues to reign World Happiness rankings  The Times of India

Finland's Treasury Expects to Complete Almost 70% of Annual Long-Term Funding by End-June - MorningstarFinland's Treasury Expects to Complete Almost 70% of Annual Long-Term Funding by End-June  Morningstar

Finland to host NATO tech centers, revamp cybersecurity strategy - C4ISRNETFinland to host NATO tech centers, revamp cybersecurity strategy  C4ISRNET

Finland is looking for international talent; specially in IT, healthcare and cleantech - The Economic TimesFinland is looking for international talent; specially in IT, healthcare and cleantech  The Economic Times

Finland condemns Israeli seizure of 800 hectares of land in occupied Palestinian territory - Anadolu Agency | EnglishFinland condemns Israeli seizure of 800 hectares of land in occupied Palestinian territory  Anadolu Agency | English

Finland Denies Southwind Airlines Entrance to Its Airspace - Airways MagazineFinland Denies Southwind Airlines Entrance to Its Airspace  Airways Magazine

Finland to resume funding to UNRWA - ReutersFinland to resume funding to UNRWA  Reuters

Finland gives EUR 1.2 million to improve developing economies' participation in world trade - WTO Latest NewsFinland gives EUR 1.2 million to improve developing economies' participation in world trade  WTO Latest News

APN Podcast: Worker exploitation sows Finland's bitter berry scandal - YLE NewsAPN Podcast: Worker exploitation sows Finland's bitter berry scandal  YLE News

Green North Energy's new plants target Finland's self-sufficiency in ammonia production - Offshore EnergyGreen North Energy's new plants target Finland's self-sufficiency in ammonia production  Offshore Energy

Government proposal on Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and United States sent out for comments - ValtioneuvostoGovernment proposal on Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and United States sent out for comments  Valtioneuvosto

Finland condemns Israel seizure of 800 hectares of land in Occupied Palestinian Territory - Middle East MonitorFinland condemns Israel seizure of 800 hectares of land in Occupied Palestinian Territory  Middle East Monitor

Commerz Real acquires 45.6-MW wind farm in Finland - Renewables NowCommerz Real acquires 45.6-MW wind farm in Finland  Renewables Now

Finland parliament breach attributed to APT31 | SC Media - SC MediaFinland parliament breach attributed to APT31 | SC Media  SC Media

Video Northern Lights shine over slopes of Finland - ABC NewsVideo Northern Lights shine over slopes of Finland  ABC News

Finland's Political Strikes Extended by Another Week, SAK Says - BloombergFinland's Political Strikes Extended by Another Week, SAK Says  Bloomberg

Finland increases financial requirement for Schengen visa applicants - The Economic TimesFinland increases financial requirement for Schengen visa applicants  The Economic Times

Finland Is World’s Happiest Country Again as US Drops in Ranking - BloombergFinland Is World’s Happiest Country Again as US Drops in Ranking  Bloomberg

Why are Nordic countries so happy and what can we learn from them? - EuronewsWhy are Nordic countries so happy and what can we learn from them?  Euronews

Commission preliminary assessment Finland's payment request - European CommissionCommission preliminary assessment Finland's payment request  European Commission

Finland is world's happiest country for 7th year while US drops out of top 20 - FRANCE 24 EnglishFinland is world's happiest country for 7th year while US drops out of top 20  FRANCE 24 English

Want to live in a happy country? Know all about migrating to world’s top 3 happiest countries - Hindustan TimesWant to live in a happy country? Know all about migrating to world’s top 3 happiest countries  Hindustan Times

Finland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation - FortuneFinland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation  Fortune

Foreign Ministers of Finland and India Unveil a Logo Marking 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties - Suomi ulkomaillaForeign Ministers of Finland and India Unveil a Logo Marking 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties  Suomi ulkomailla

The Best Time to Visit Finland | Condé Nast Traveler - Condé Nast TravelerThe Best Time to Visit Finland | Condé Nast Traveler  Condé Nast Traveler

Happiness: Finland reigns again as world's happiest nation – DW – 03/20/2024 - DW (English)Happiness: Finland reigns again as world's happiest nation – DW – 03/20/2024  DW (English)

Jutta Vatanen - new Country Director in Finland - Cision NewsJutta Vatanen - new Country Director in Finland  Cision News

Finland's Right-Wing Government Is Trying to Crush Labor - Jacobin magazineFinland's Right-Wing Government Is Trying to Crush Labor  Jacobin magazine

Finland work flexibility - HR BrewFinland work flexibility  HR Brew

Finland, India discuss hydrogen electrolyzer production in India | Mint - MintFinland, India discuss hydrogen electrolyzer production in India | Mint  Mint

Finland has been crowned the happiest country in the world for the seventh year running - Business InsiderFinland has been crowned the happiest country in the world for the seventh year running  Business Insider

Insta and Kiilto staff in Finland vote to direct annual charitable donation to supporting children and young people - Kiilto - Cision NewsInsta and Kiilto staff in Finland vote to direct annual charitable donation to supporting children and young people - Kiilto  Cision News

Exploring the most beautiful libraries across Finland - Visit FinlandExploring the most beautiful libraries across Finland  Visit Finland

JLL selects CEO for Finland - PropertyEUJLL selects CEO for Finland  PropertyEU

Finland's Stora Enso shuts two further production sites due to strikes - ReutersFinland's Stora Enso shuts two further production sites due to strikes  Reuters

News Showcase is launching in Finland - The Keyword | Google Product and Technology NewsNews Showcase is launching in Finland  The Keyword | Google Product and Technology News

Finland joins nations blaming China for hacks - CyberNews.comFinland joins nations blaming China for hacks  CyberNews.com

Finland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing - Documents - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)Finland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing  Documents - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Digital economy rivals construction in Finland | Tieto&trendit - TilastokeskusDigital economy rivals construction in Finland | Tieto&trendit  Tilastokeskus

Plot project with Priva ECO at Sigg-Plant, Finland - hortidaily.comPlot project with Priva ECO at Sigg-Plant, Finland  hortidaily.com

Back from Finland, TSA Class Working on Sustainability Goals - ourherald.comBack from Finland, TSA Class Working on Sustainability Goals  ourherald.com

Finland's rising stars: 10 promising startups you must keep an eye on in 2024 - EU-StartupsFinland's rising stars: 10 promising startups you must keep an eye on in 2024  EU-Startups

Von der Leyen asks Finland to prepare the EU for war - POLITICO EuropeVon der Leyen asks Finland to prepare the EU for war  POLITICO Europe

Energiequelle commissions subsidy-free wind farm in Finland - Windpower MonthlyEnergiequelle commissions subsidy-free wind farm in Finland  Windpower Monthly

Euroports, Port of Hanko to set up offshore wind hub in Finland - Renewables NowEuroports, Port of Hanko to set up offshore wind hub in Finland  Renewables Now

Finland the latest country to call out APT31 for government cyber espionage - Cyber DailyFinland the latest country to call out APT31 for government cyber espionage  Cyber Daily

No deal with striking unions, says Finland's prime minister - ReutersNo deal with striking unions, says Finland's prime minister  Reuters

Niinistö: Little chance of Finland changing refugee conventions - YLE NewsNiinistö: Little chance of Finland changing refugee conventions  YLE News

Conservative ex-PM Alexander Stubb elected Finland president - BBC.comConservative ex-PM Alexander Stubb elected Finland president  BBC.com

Finland votes in run-off for new president - Al Jazeera EnglishFinland votes in run-off for new president  Al Jazeera English

Sweden and Finland Add Both Muscle and Risk to NATO - Carnegie EuropeSweden and Finland Add Both Muscle and Risk to NATO  Carnegie Europe

Finland's 'most-hated dog owner' slapped with fines - YLE NewsFinland's 'most-hated dog owner' slapped with fines  YLE News

Political strikes continue into fourth week | Yle News - YLE NewsPolitical strikes continue into fourth week | Yle News  YLE News

Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year - FRANCE 24 EnglishFinland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year  FRANCE 24 English

Israel drops one place to 5th in global happiness list; Finland retains top spot - The Times of IsraelIsrael drops one place to 5th in global happiness list; Finland retains top spot  The Times of Israel

‘Easter witches’ in Sweden and Finland - WGN TV Chicago‘Easter witches’ in Sweden and Finland  WGN TV Chicago

Into the wild: 'Everyman's right' to forage in Finland - BBC.comInto the wild: 'Everyman's right' to forage in Finland  BBC.com

For World Happiness Day, Finland Wants to Bring 5 Winners to World's Happiest Country–Crowned 7 Years in a Row - Good News NetworkFor World Happiness Day, Finland Wants to Bring 5 Winners to World's Happiest Country–Crowned 7 Years in a Row  Good News Network