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Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.

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Former Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in 2023

Former Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in 2023

Finland's Niinisto: Trump to continue diplomacy with Putin

Finland's Niinisto: Trump to continue diplomacy with Putin

DW spoke to Finland's ex-President Niinisto about the diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine and NATO.

A young couple shares a drink at a café, each using a straw in the same glass

A young couple shares a drink at a café, each using a straw in the same glass

Who pays, who kisses? Europe's first date rules

Who pays, who kisses? Europe's first date rules

What do young Europeans expect on a first date, and how close do they want to get?

A "Danger Mines!" sign is installed in front of the lines of barbed wire and pyramidal anti-tank obstacles in the field in Kharkiv region

A "Danger Mines!" sign is installed in front of the lines of barbed wire and pyramidal anti-tank obstacles in the field in Kharkiv region

Russian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines

Russian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines

Fearing a Russian attack, five European countries plan to secure NATO's eastern borders with millions of land mines.

Soldiers holding weapons running during an exercise. A tank can be seen in the background

Soldiers holding weapons running during an exercise. A tank can be seen in the background

What is NATO and why was it created?

What is NATO and why was it created?

Russia's war against Ukraine has restored NATO's strategic relevance. DW explains the purpose of the security alliance.

A border guard wearing a navy blue uniform and cap (R) stands near a border fence stretching out in the background

A border guard wearing a navy blue uniform and cap (R) stands near a border fence stretching out in the background

Finland faces heightened Russian military activity at border

Finland faces heightened Russian military activity at border

NATO member Finland has begun shoring up its defensive capabilities along its 1,300-kilometer border with Russia.

A view of Estonian minehunter ENS Sakala M314 cruising in the Norwegian Sea. A snow-covered mountainous landscape is seen in the background.

A view of Estonian minehunter ENS Sakala M314 cruising in the Norwegian Sea. A snow-covered mountainous landscape is seen in the background.

On board the Estonian ship that patrols the Baltic Sea

On board the Estonian ship that patrols the Baltic Sea

The warship Sakala is actually a minehunter but its current mission is to detect suspicious activity in the Baltic Sea

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A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Under threat from Russia, the nearby countries of Sweden, Finland and Norway are updating preparedness guidelines.

French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.

A man in glasses and a suit (Finland's President Alexander Stubb) stands in front of EU and Finnish flags

A man in glasses and a suit (Finland's President Alexander Stubb) stands in front of EU and Finnish flags

Finland's president says NATO key to EU security, US power

President Alexander Stubb told DW NATO is key to European security, voicing no doubt Ukraine will join the alliance.

Cashier at a fast food restaurant

Cashier at a fast food restaurant

Finland's hunt for skilled labor

Finland needs more skilled labor, but the Finnish language is an obstacle for foreign workers.

A Swedish marine looks at a military vessel in the sea during NATO military exercises near Tovik, Norway.

A Swedish marine looks at a military vessel in the sea during NATO military exercises near Tovik, Norway.

With Sweden onboard, NATO's north is now sealed

It's the moment Stockholm has been impatiently awaiting as it felt left out between allies Norway and Finland.

lights are seen at the Raja-Jooseppi international border crossing station

lights are seen at the Raja-Jooseppi international border crossing station

Russian-speaking Finns deplore border closure

People living in Finland don't know when they'll be able to see friends and family in Russia.

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