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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Agreement Lays Groundwork For Kazakhstan Uranium Exports To Finland - NucNetAgreement Lays Groundwork For Kazakhstan Uranium Exports To Finland  NucNet

Russian Border Region Forms Volunteer Militias as Finland Plans Military Drills - The Moscow TimesRussian Border Region Forms Volunteer Militias as Finland Plans Military Drills  The Moscow Times

Isojoki Data Center Oy to build data center in Finland - W.MediaIsojoki Data Center Oy to build data center in Finland  W.Media

‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific - The Guardian‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific  The Guardian

Live from Court: Finland’s “Bible Tweet” Case Reaches Supreme Court in Landmark Free Speech Battle - Alliance Defending Freedom InternationalLive from Court: Finland’s “Bible Tweet” Case Reaches Supreme Court in Landmark Free Speech Battle  Alliance Defending Freedom International

Finland close to having the most unemployed - European NewsroomFinland close to having the most unemployed  European Newsroom

Francois Guetat named chief operating officer at Suominen, Finland - Fibre2FashionFrancois Guetat named chief operating officer at Suominen, Finland  Fibre2Fashion

Raute To Initiate Change Negotiations On Temporary Layoffs In Finland - TradingViewRaute To Initiate Change Negotiations On Temporary Layoffs In Finland  TradingView

Finland's Finnair lowers outlook amid weak North Atlantic demand after Q3 profit falls - ReutersFinland's Finnair lowers outlook amid weak North Atlantic demand after Q3 profit falls  Reuters

Alpiq cuts ribbon at 30-MW grid-forming BESS in Finland - Renewables NowAlpiq cuts ribbon at 30-MW grid-forming BESS in Finland  Renewables Now

Sony Music Publishing acquires ‘significant’ stake in Finland’s Elements Music - Music Business WorldwideSony Music Publishing acquires ‘significant’ stake in Finland’s Elements Music  Music Business Worldwide

Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation - The Astana TimesKazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation  The Astana Times

Finland hits pricing, diversification targets with new dollar bond - GlobalCapitalFinland hits pricing, diversification targets with new dollar bond  GlobalCapital

President Alexander Stubb’s Official Visit to Uzbekistan Marks a New Chapter in Finland–Uzbekistan Relations - SpecialEurasiaPresident Alexander Stubb’s Official Visit to Uzbekistan Marks a New Chapter in Finland–Uzbekistan Relations  SpecialEurasia

Western Finland becomes EU’s BotH2nia Hydrogen Valley - Hydrogen EuropeWestern Finland becomes EU’s BotH2nia Hydrogen Valley  Hydrogen Europe

Finland's Nokian Tyres plans layoffs after slight Q3 profit miss - ET AutoFinland's Nokian Tyres plans layoffs after slight Q3 profit miss  ET Auto

Finland Opens Opportunities for Deep Tech Experts from India - SMEStreetFinland Opens Opportunities for Deep Tech Experts from India  SMEStreet

Finland GDP Contraction Eases - TradingViewFinland GDP Contraction Eases  TradingView

European Investment Bank Lends €90 Million For Upgrade Of Olkiluoto Nuclear Reactors - NucNetEuropean Investment Bank Lends €90 Million For Upgrade Of Olkiluoto Nuclear Reactors  NucNet

Finland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements - The Astana TimesFinland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements  The Astana Times

Leading the Way into Finland´s Re-regulated iGaming Market - iGamingToday.comLeading the Way into Finland´s Re-regulated iGaming Market  iGamingToday.com

Delhi to deploy Finland-made amphibious dredger from Watermasterfor Yamuna cleanup from January 2026 - DredgeWireDelhi to deploy Finland-made amphibious dredger from Watermasterfor Yamuna cleanup from January 2026  DredgeWire

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

Kazakhstan and Finland Seek Fresh Momentum as Business Forum Signals Deeper Ties - The Astana TimesKazakhstan and Finland Seek Fresh Momentum as Business Forum Signals Deeper Ties  The Astana Times

15,000 Troops, Arctic Cold, and a Message to Moscow: Finland Trains for War - UNITED24 Media15,000 Troops, Arctic Cold, and a Message to Moscow: Finland Trains for War  UNITED24 Media

Betsson Removed from Finland’s Payment Blocking List After 12-Month Sanction - iGamingToday.comBetsson Removed from Finland’s Payment Blocking List After 12-Month Sanction  iGamingToday.com

Energywood trade in Finland falls 53% in third quarter 2025 - Lesprom NetworkEnergywood trade in Finland falls 53% in third quarter 2025  Lesprom Network

Finavia Expands Finnish Air Network for Winter 2025–2026: New Routes from Helsinki to Asia, America, and Lapland’s Arctic Destinations - Travel And Tour WorldFinavia Expands Finnish Air Network for Winter 2025–2026: New Routes from Helsinki to Asia, America, and Lapland’s Arctic Destinations  Travel And Tour World

Kazakhstan Seeks to Export Uranium to Finland as Energy Ties Deepen - Caspian NewsKazakhstan Seeks to Export Uranium to Finland as Energy Ties Deepen  Caspian News

Kazakhstan Explores Uranium Supply Deal with Finland - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan Explores Uranium Supply Deal with Finland  The Times Of Central Asia

Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable - NPRFinland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable  NPR

Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission publishes monitoring reports on Finland, Ireland and Montenegro - coe.intCouncil of Europe’s anti-racism commission publishes monitoring reports on Finland, Ireland and Montenegro  coe.int

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

EU bank backs Finland’s nuclear power plant with €90m - Energy Live NewsEU bank backs Finland’s nuclear power plant with €90m  Energy Live News

Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Finland's Nokia in AI drive - The Economic TimesNvidia to invest $1 billion in Finland's Nokia in AI drive  The Economic Times

Finland to provide development cooperation funding to the civil defence coalition led by Finland and Ukraine - ValtioneuvostoFinland to provide development cooperation funding to the civil defence coalition led by Finland and Ukraine  Valtioneuvosto

Kazakhstan Begins Negotiations To Export Uranium To Finland - energynewsKazakhstan Begins Negotiations To Export Uranium To Finland  energynews

Finland Begins Large-Scale Military Exercises Focused On Rapid Readiness Near Russian Border - Army RecognitionFinland Begins Large-Scale Military Exercises Focused On Rapid Readiness Near Russian Border  Army Recognition

How rewetting peatlands could help protect EU borders - DWHow rewetting peatlands could help protect EU borders  DW

Data center development planned for 180-hectare plot in Isojoki, Finland - Data Center DynamicsData center development planned for 180-hectare plot in Isojoki, Finland  Data Center Dynamics

Astana–Helsinki: Why Finland sees Kazakhstan as a reliable partner - qazinform.comAstana–Helsinki: Why Finland sees Kazakhstan as a reliable partner  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan, Finland ink 15 documents - qazinform.comKazakhstan, Finland ink 15 documents  qazinform.com

Finland's Ahlstrom reaffirms sustainability leadership with Ecovadis - Fibre2FashionFinland's Ahlstrom reaffirms sustainability leadership with Ecovadis  Fibre2Fashion

Ireland Joins US, France, Mexico, Italy, Finland, UK, Thailand and More in Leading the Charge as a Premier Halloween Destination with a Thrilling Tourism Campaign - Travel And Tour WorldIreland Joins US, France, Mexico, Italy, Finland, UK, Thailand and More in Leading the Charge as a Premier Halloween Destination with a Thrilling Tourism Campaign  Travel And Tour World

Finland’s First F-35A Combat Jet Rolls Out - Defense MirrorFinland’s First F-35A Combat Jet Rolls Out  Defense Mirror

Finland Launches Major Military Drills Near Russian Border - ??????? ????Finland Launches Major Military Drills Near Russian Border  ??????? ????

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

Finland's foreign higher ed graduates often move closer to capital after studies - YleFinland's foreign higher ed graduates often move closer to capital after studies  Yle

Telia Finland switches to Klarna for device instalment financing, accepts MobilePay online - TelecompaperTelia Finland switches to Klarna for device instalment financing, accepts MobilePay online  Telecompaper

China, Finland mark 75 years of diplomatic relations - China DailyChina, Finland mark 75 years of diplomatic relations  China Daily

Kazakhstan eyes supplying uranium to Finland - qazinform.comKazakhstan eyes supplying uranium to Finland  qazinform.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

TOMORROW: Finnish Politician Faces Supreme Court for Bible Tweet - Alliance Defending Freedom InternationalTOMORROW: Finnish Politician Faces Supreme Court for Bible Tweet  Alliance Defending Freedom International

Third Clas Ohlson store in Vantaa, Finland is now open - Cision NewsThird Clas Ohlson store in Vantaa, Finland is now open  Cision News

Finland's Wartsila misses market forecast for Q3 order intake - TradingViewFinland's Wartsila misses market forecast for Q3 order intake  TradingView

Finland’s First F-35A Lightning II Rolls Out of the Assembly Line - The AviationistFinland’s First F-35A Lightning II Rolls Out of the Assembly Line  The Aviationist

Notice: Embassy and Consulate General Closed on October 2 - Suomi ulkomaillaNotice: Embassy and Consulate General Closed on October 2  Suomi ulkomailla

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

DIY to team up with Music Finland for special Nordic Invasion London showcase - DIY MagazineDIY to team up with Music Finland for special Nordic Invasion London showcase  DIY Magazine

Finland is a key trade partner of Kazakhstan in Northern Europe, says President Tokayev - qazinform.comFinland is a key trade partner of Kazakhstan in Northern Europe, says President Tokayev  qazinform.com

President of Finland arrives at Akorda - qazinform.comPresident of Finland arrives at Akorda  qazinform.com

Finland's first F-35 fighter jet taking shape in US - YleFinland's first F-35 fighter jet taking shape in US  Yle

Lappeenranta, Finland to lose only connection in 4Q25 - ch-aviationLappeenranta, Finland to lose only connection in 4Q25  ch-aviation

Finland’s Supreme Court hears arguments in Bible tweet case - wng.orgFinland’s Supreme Court hears arguments in Bible tweet case  wng.org

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander Stubb lead Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum - qazinform.comKassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander Stubb lead Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum  qazinform.com

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 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

NADA Partners with Finnish Institutions to Spotlight Country’s Emerging Artists - ARTnews.comNADA Partners with Finnish Institutions to Spotlight Country’s Emerging Artists  ARTnews.com

Finland’s Supreme Court to rule on landmark ‘Bible hate speech’ case - Brussels SignalFinland’s Supreme Court to rule on landmark ‘Bible hate speech’ case  Brussels Signal

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

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 Neste Q3 core profit beats estimates - TradingViewFinland's Neste Q3 core profit beats estimates  TradingView

Russia's Shadow Fleet Escalates Spill Fears, Finland Tracks Oil Threat in Narrow Strait - WIONRussia's Shadow Fleet Escalates Spill Fears, Finland Tracks Oil Threat in Narrow Strait  WION

NADA Announces Partnership with Finland and Art - FAD MagazineNADA Announces Partnership with Finland and Art  FAD Magazine

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.15% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.15%  Investing.com

‘Untapped’ potential for business cooperation in the Kingdom, says Finland’s economy minister - Arab News‘Untapped’ potential for business cooperation in the Kingdom, says Finland’s economy minister  Arab News

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.68% - Investing.comFinland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.68%  Investing.com

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

Worlds Top 10 Happiest Countries; Last One On The List Will Take You By Surprise! - Free Press JournalWorlds Top 10 Happiest Countries; Last One On The List Will Take You By Surprise!  Free Press Journal

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

Success is Measured in Meaning, not Power: Finnish President Stubb Tells Kazakh Students - The Astana TimesSuccess is Measured in Meaning, not Power: Finnish President Stubb Tells Kazakh Students  The Astana Times

Finland seeks stronger role in Saudi Vision 2030 transformation, Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto tells Arab News - Arab NewsFinland seeks stronger role in Saudi Vision 2030 transformation, Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto tells Arab News  Arab News

Kazakhstan's Uranium Bid: Powering Finland's Nuclear Future - DevdiscourseKazakhstan's Uranium Bid: Powering Finland's Nuclear Future  Devdiscourse

Finland's young drivers' licence reforms move forward - YleFinland's young drivers' licence reforms move forward  Yle

Granlund, Maccelli, Armia projected to make 2026 Finland Olympic roster, NHL.com predicts - NHL.comGranlund, Maccelli, Armia projected to make 2026 Finland Olympic roster, NHL.com predicts  NHL.com

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

‘My conscience is clear,’ says Päivi Räsänen after Finland’s Supreme Court hears Bible tweet case - www.christiantoday.com‘My conscience is clear,’ says Päivi Räsänen after Finland’s Supreme Court hears Bible tweet case  www.christiantoday.com

Kazakhstan's Uranium Deal Talks with Finland Amidst Russian Tensions - DevdiscourseKazakhstan's Uranium Deal Talks with Finland Amidst Russian Tensions  Devdiscourse

Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 1.94% - Investing.comFinland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 1.94%  Investing.com

Finland seeks to help India's digital future look beyond Chinese tech - The Economic TimesFinland seeks to help India's digital future look beyond Chinese tech  The Economic Times

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

Preparation for forest damage in Finland - Finnish government - ENDS EuropePreparation for forest damage in Finland - Finnish government  ENDS Europe

Thursday's papers: Stubb on Ukraine peace strategy, Xi praises Finland, and Fazer's perplexing Halloween balls - YleThursday's papers: Stubb on Ukraine peace strategy, Xi praises Finland, and Fazer's perplexing Halloween balls  Yle

Border guard intercepts two at Finland's eastern frontier - YleBorder guard intercepts two at Finland's eastern frontier  Yle

US, Mexico, El Salvador, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Romania, Finland and More Emerge As Powerful New Travel Destinations For 2026 With Untouched Nature Authentic Culture And Offbeat Adventure Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Mexico, El Salvador, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Romania, Finland and More Emerge As Powerful New Travel Destinations For 2026 With Untouched Nature Authentic Culture And Offbeat Adventure Experiences  Travel And Tour World

Finland and Kazakhstan have a role to play — President Alexander Stubb on middle powers in fostering global stability - qazinform.comFinland and Kazakhstan have a role to play — President Alexander Stubb on middle powers in fostering global stability  qazinform.com

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

'Pre-Covid' style order book lands Finland $1.5bn - GlobalCapital'Pre-Covid' style order book lands Finland $1.5bn  GlobalCapital

The President of Finland flew to Tashkent by regular flight - Zamin.uzThe President of Finland flew to Tashkent by regular flight  Zamin.uz

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