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 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

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

Want to live in Finland? The happiest country is offering permanent residency for Indians - India TodayWant to live in Finland? The happiest country is offering permanent residency for Indians  India Today

Finland Immigration 2025: Step-by-step guide for Indians to apply for permanent residency - Business TodayFinland Immigration 2025: Step-by-step guide for Indians to apply for permanent residency  Business Today

Good News For Indians: Finland, World’s Happiest Country, Now Offers Permanent Residency, Here’s How You Can Apply - NewsXGood News For Indians: Finland, World’s Happiest Country, Now Offers Permanent Residency, Here’s How You Can Apply  NewsX

Finland to Weigh Courier Posti IPO as Soon as This Year - Bloomberg.comFinland to Weigh Courier Posti IPO as Soon as This Year  Bloomberg.com

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

Turkiye top Greece, Germany beat Finland to earn spots in EuroBasket title game - Arab NewsTurkiye top Greece, Germany beat Finland to earn spots in EuroBasket title game  Arab News

JKMM architects wins competition to design finland's museum of architecture and design - DesignboomJKMM architects wins competition to design finland's museum of architecture and design  Designboom

Avoid these overrated tourist spots in Finland - NewsBytesAvoid these overrated tourist spots in Finland  NewsBytes

You haven’t felt the power of heavy metal until you’ve seen a room of grown men cry | Mike Watson - The GuardianYou haven’t felt the power of heavy metal until you’ve seen a room of grown men cry | Mike Watson  The Guardian

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

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 semi-final: Germany vs. Finland - XinhuaFIBA EuroBasket 2025 semi-final: Germany vs. Finland  Xinhua

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

Finland shares lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.07% - Investing.com IndiaFinland shares lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.07%  Investing.com India

Want to Live in Europe’s Happiest Country? Here’s Everything About Finland’s Permanent Residency for Indians - PUNE PULSEWant to Live in Europe’s Happiest Country? Here’s Everything About Finland’s Permanent Residency for Indians  PUNE PULSE

9th annual ijtema held by Lajna Imaillah Finland - Al Hakam9th annual ijtema held by Lajna Imaillah Finland  Al Hakam

British ice dancer and same-sex skating partner to compete in Finland after rule change - The GuardianBritish ice dancer and same-sex skating partner to compete in Finland after rule change  The Guardian

If we don't engage...: Finland President cautions Trump over Indian foreign policy - India TodayIf we don't engage...: Finland President cautions Trump over Indian foreign policy  India Today

Finland vs Germany: What does their head-to-head history say? - fiba.basketballFinland vs Germany: What does their head-to-head history say?  fiba.basketball

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.07% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.07%  Investing.com

Preview: Germany, Finland meet again to decide Final spot - fiba.basketballPreview: Germany, Finland meet again to decide Final spot  fiba.basketball

Germany Secures EuroBasket Final Spot Against Turkiye After Defeating Finland - myKhelGermany Secures EuroBasket Final Spot Against Turkiye After Defeating Finland  myKhel

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

Testimony Completed in Eagle S Sabotage Trial in Finland - The Maritime ExecutiveTestimony Completed in Eagle S Sabotage Trial in Finland  The Maritime Executive

Points and Highlights for Germany 98-86 Finland in EuroBasket Game - VAVEL.comPoints and Highlights for Germany 98-86 Finland in EuroBasket Game  VAVEL.com

2025 EuroBasket: Germany Outclass Finland to Make Return in the Final after 20 Years - The Playoffs2025 EuroBasket: Germany Outclass Finland to Make Return in the Final after 20 Years  The Playoffs

Live Updates: EuroBasket semifinals 2025, top plays, stats and videos - NBALive Updates: EuroBasket semifinals 2025, top plays, stats and videos  NBA

After incursion in Poland Russia threatens Finland about "building a new ‘Mannerheim Line'” - WIONAfter incursion in Poland Russia threatens Finland about "building a new ‘Mannerheim Line'”  WION

Poland-Finland | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comPoland-Finland | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

History: Finland punch ticket to EuroBasket Semi-Finals - fiba.basketballHistory: Finland punch ticket to EuroBasket Semi-Finals  fiba.basketball

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

Trendsetters in Europe: Finland's basketball revolution - fiba.basketballTrendsetters in Europe: Finland's basketball revolution  fiba.basketball

EuroBasket 2025: Schedule, scores, standings as Finland reaches semifinals, Germany knocks off Luka Doncic, Slovenia - Yahoo SportsEuroBasket 2025: Schedule, scores, standings as Finland reaches semifinals, Germany knocks off Luka Doncic, Slovenia  Yahoo Sports

Finland bolsters Russian border as drone incursion in Poland raises tensions - TVP WorldFinland bolsters Russian border as drone incursion in Poland raises tensions  TVP World

Orpo on airspace violations: No direct threat to Finland - YleOrpo on airspace violations: No direct threat to Finland  Yle

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

8 Leadership Lessons American Cities Can Learn From Finland - Forbes8 Leadership Lessons American Cities Can Learn From Finland  Forbes

Finland: “We do not accept the suffering caused by war, but our mission is not to take a stance on political issues” - eurovisionfun.comFinland: “We do not accept the suffering caused by war, but our mission is not to take a stance on political issues”  eurovisionfun.com

JKMM Architects wins global competition to design Finland’s new museum - BlooloopJKMM Architects wins global competition to design Finland’s new museum  Blooloop

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

Germany vs. Finland live: Markkanen seeks revenge in a clash for the final - BasketNews.comGermany vs. Finland live: Markkanen seeks revenge in a clash for the final  BasketNews.com

Schroder, Wagner help carry Germany into first Final in 20 years - fiba.basketballSchroder, Wagner help carry Germany into first Final in 20 years  fiba.basketball

Minority rights protection in Finland is robust, yet several issues remain - The Council of EuropeMinority rights protection in Finland is robust, yet several issues remain  The Council of Europe

‘For Russians, Nato is next to Satan’: Finnish guards on alert at Russia border - The Guardian‘For Russians, Nato is next to Satan’: Finnish guards on alert at Russia border  The Guardian

Finland celebrates historic EuroBasket win - YleFinland celebrates historic EuroBasket win  Yle

ABB Finland leads in Sustainability and AI Innovation with the ABB Ability™ Energy Management System - ABBABB Finland leads in Sustainability and AI Innovation with the ABB Ability™ Energy Management System  ABB

Recent community warming of moths in Finland is driven by extinction in the north and colonisation in the south - NatureRecent community warming of moths in Finland is driven by extinction in the north and colonisation in the south  Nature

Finland and UNICEF Launch Global Investment Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions In and For Emerging Economies - UnicefFinland and UNICEF Launch Global Investment Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions In and For Emerging Economies  Unicef

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Presented State Awards to the First Ladies of Finland and Estonia and the First Gentleman of Denmark — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????Volodymyr Zelenskyy Presented State Awards to the First Ladies of Finland and Estonia and the First Gentleman of Denmark — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

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

Finland opens doors for skilled Indians: Nation to begin English-medium curriculum from 2026 - Business TodayFinland opens doors for skilled Indians: Nation to begin English-medium curriculum from 2026  Business Today

Finland’s IQM secures record Series B funding to expand quantum computing capabilities - BeBeez InternationalFinland’s IQM secures record Series B funding to expand quantum computing capabilities  BeBeez International

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Finland braces for weekend of thunderstorms and rain showers - YleFinland braces for weekend of thunderstorms and rain showers  Yle

Finland's Stubb Recounts His Round of Golf With Trump - MSNFinland's Stubb Recounts His Round of Golf With Trump  MSN

Watch Finland's Stubb Recounts His Round of Golf With Trump - Bloomberg.comWatch Finland's Stubb Recounts His Round of Golf With Trump  Bloomberg.com

Environment at a Glance: Finland - OECDEnvironment at a Glance: Finland  OECD

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

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)

India Welcomes the Moomins: KNMA and Embassy of Finland Present “Moomin 80 – The Door is Always Open” - Suomi ulkomaillaIndia Welcomes the Moomins: KNMA and Embassy of Finland Present “Moomin 80 – The Door is Always Open”  Suomi ulkomailla

Finland charges tanker crew members with sabotage of undersea cables - The GuardianFinland charges tanker crew members with sabotage of undersea cables  The Guardian

New Company Established in Finland to Promote DX Development for Marine Products Business - Strengthening connected technology development capabilities and building a global CASE development platform - - news.yamaha-motor.co.jpNew Company Established in Finland to Promote DX Development for Marine Products Business - Strengthening connected technology development capabilities and building a global CASE development platform -  news.yamaha-motor.co.jp

Finland beat Georgia to make Eurobasket final four - ReutersFinland beat Georgia to make Eurobasket final four  Reuters

Finland secures possible $1.07 billion AMRAAM deal with US State Department - Shephard MediaFinland secures possible $1.07 billion AMRAAM deal with US State Department  Shephard Media

Finland's Backbone Management expand into UK, Adam Sagir appointed to lead new office - MusicWeekFinland's Backbone Management expand into UK, Adam Sagir appointed to lead new office  MusicWeek

Finland reports sharp decline in habitats and species - Helsinki TimesFinland reports sharp decline in habitats and species  Helsinki Times

Report Card: Finland at Eurovision in the 2020s - AussievisionReport Card: Finland at Eurovision in the 2020s  Aussievision

Finland charges Eagle S tanker captain, officers over cable cuts - ReutersFinland charges Eagle S tanker captain, officers over cable cuts  Reuters

Finland wants to deepen cultural ties with Sharjah - Gulf TodayFinland wants to deepen cultural ties with Sharjah  Gulf Today

Bloomberg: Finland considers floating Posti on stock exchange - YleBloomberg: Finland considers floating Posti on stock exchange  Yle

How Finland's budget cuts affect you - YleHow Finland's budget cuts affect you  Yle

Nordic Prime Ministers meet in Finland for summer meeting - The Nordic Co-operationNordic Prime Ministers meet in Finland for summer meeting  The Nordic Co-operation

Report: Half of Finland's elementary schools face closure due to plummeting birth rate - YleReport: Half of Finland's elementary schools face closure due to plummeting birth rate  Yle

The Nightmare catches Finland - BasketNews.comThe Nightmare catches Finland  BasketNews.com

President Stubb in Kyiv: Russia deliberately seeking escalation - YlePresident Stubb in Kyiv: Russia deliberately seeking escalation  Yle

Franz Wagner, Germany Advance to EuroBasket 2025 Final With Victory Over Finland - NBAFranz Wagner, Germany Advance to EuroBasket 2025 Final With Victory Over Finland  NBA

EuroBasket 2025: Germany beat underdogs Finland 98-86 to reach the Final in Riga - Flashscore.comEuroBasket 2025: Germany beat underdogs Finland 98-86 to reach the Final in Riga  Flashscore.com

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

Benchmarking government support for venture capital: Finland - OECDBenchmarking government support for venture capital: Finland  OECD

Finland needs to leverage talent and natural resources to drive productivity growth and green industrial transition - OECDFinland needs to leverage talent and natural resources to drive productivity growth and green industrial transition  OECD

RENEWFM: €52 million to 9 renewable energy projects in Finland and Estonia - cinea.ec.europa.euRENEWFM: €52 million to 9 renewable energy projects in Finland and Estonia  cinea.ec.europa.eu

Zelensky, Finland's Stubb hold 'substantive discussions' in Kyiv on security, Russia sanctions - The Kyiv IndependentZelensky, Finland's Stubb hold 'substantive discussions' in Kyiv on security, Russia sanctions  The Kyiv Independent

Finland puts homebrewed ale movie up for Oscar nomination - YleFinland puts homebrewed ale movie up for Oscar nomination  Yle

To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands - France 24To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands  France 24

Specim, Konica Minolta's Group Company for Sensing Business, Awarded Photonics Finland Company of the Year 2024 - Konica MinoltaSpecim, Konica Minolta's Group Company for Sensing Business, Awarded Photonics Finland Company of the Year 2024  Konica Minolta

[Closed]Become a volunteer at the Happiness Day of Finland, on 12th June! - Nordic Circle[Closed]Become a volunteer at the Happiness Day of Finland, on 12th June!  Nordic Circle

India deepens ties with Finland and Denmark - Digital Watch ObservatoryIndia deepens ties with Finland and Denmark  Digital Watch Observatory

How to watch Germany vs Finland: live stream EuroBasket 2025 semi-final for *FREE* - Tom's GuideHow to watch Germany vs Finland: live stream EuroBasket 2025 semi-final for *FREE*  Tom's Guide

Germany vs Finland LIVE Score Updates: EuroBasket 2025 semi-final 2nd period begins (46-30) - Powell River PeakGermany vs Finland LIVE Score Updates: EuroBasket 2025 semi-final 2nd period begins (46-30)  Powell River Peak

Survey: Many immigrant women feel Finland's societal climate has deteriorated - YleSurvey: Many immigrant women feel Finland's societal climate has deteriorated  Yle

Sarah Dzafce crowned Miss Finland 2025 - YleSarah Dzafce crowned Miss Finland 2025  Yle

Power-Hungry Data Centers Are Warming Homes in the Nordics - Bloomberg.comPower-Hungry Data Centers Are Warming Homes in the Nordics  Bloomberg.com

Finland's president describes mood during White House meeting with Zelensky - CNNFinland's president describes mood during White House meeting with Zelensky  CNN

Greece vs Finland – Preview & Prediction (Sep. 14, 2025) - basketballsphere.comGreece vs Finland – Preview & Prediction (Sep. 14, 2025)  basketballsphere.com

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

Wednesday's papers: Finland's restless managers, Helsinki city's pricey new flats, and an early winter weather outlook - YleWednesday's papers: Finland's restless managers, Helsinki city's pricey new flats, and an early winter weather outlook  Yle

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

Thunderstorms and heavy rain mark end of summer across Finland - Helsinki TimesThunderstorms and heavy rain mark end of summer across Finland  Helsinki Times

APN Podcast: A Finnish childhood through foreign eyes - YleAPN Podcast: A Finnish childhood through foreign eyes  Yle