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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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Inside Europe 21 March 2024
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries, Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigns, and the World Happiness Index reveals the opposite for young people in Western Europe. Also: an environment-themed second half featuring: a vision for a post fossil-fuel Ukraine, hydro plans threaten Scotland’s Loch Ness, Montpellier’s free public transport and the UK Climate Choir movement strikes a chord.
Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year
Costa Rica and Kuwait entered the top 20 in place of the United States and Germany.
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.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
President Putin is up for election for the fifth time. His opponents don't stand a chance.
Finland: Weddings under the northern lights
Romance is blossoming in Lapland's polar region. Couples come here to tie the knot.
Sweden and Finland join NATO: Strategic defeat for Russia?
NATO expansion plus Macron's remarks on ground troops. How will Putin react?
Hungary signs deal to buy Swedish fighter jets, says Orban
The deal for Saab JAS Gripen warplanes comes after Budapest said it would no longer block Sweden's bid to join NATO.
Finland: Alexander Stubb claims win in presidential runoff
Center-right candidate Alexander Stubb has claimed victory and his Green party rival Pekka Haavisto has conceded defeat.
Finland: Strikes over labor reform to paralyze country
Much of Finland came to a standstill on Thursday as hundreds of thousands protest reforms.
Finland: Ex-PM Stubb wins first round of presidential vote
Alexander Stubb and former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto will meet in the runoff election on February 11.
Star conductor Tarmo Peltokoski takes on Wagner
At just 23, Tarmo Peltokoski has found success conducting the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra.
Austrians happiest in EU, while Germans grow glummer
The Alpine nation topped an EU life satisfaction survey. The gap between EU states is closing, but Germany is slipping.
Europe: Snow from Scandinavia to Spain
Winter has the continent firmly in its grip. In Germany, dry winter weather has provided some relief in flooded areas.
Extreme cold grips Scandinavia
Northern Europe is in the grip of extreme cold, with the mercury sinking as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Extreme cold: Temperatures drop below minus 40 C in Sweden
The cold spell plunged temperatures to record lows in northern Sweden. Finland saw frigid temperatures too.
Sled Dog Race on the Eternal Ice
Sled dog racer Andreas Barth trains hard to win the Bergebylopet - a challenge for humans and animals alike.
Finland: A sustainable Christmas
Santa Claus in Finland is all about the environment.
Finland to reopen two border crossings with Russia
Two border crossings on the Finnish-Russian border will be reopened to the public after being closed in November.
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.
Finland: Artist creates sustainable art from birch bark
Finnish artist Erkki Pekkarinen, 87, takes delicate strips of birch bark and makes beautiful works of art.
Closure of Finnish-Russian border sparks protest
The Finnish government has cited security concerns for the closure of all border crossings between Russia and Finland.
Helsinki's 'underground city'
In Helsinki's underground bunkers, some spaces are open to public use, with a pool, play areas and more.
Finnish FM: 'We want to tell Russia this is not acceptable'
Finland's FM Elina Valtonen has told DW Moscow's threats against her country for closing its borders don't worry them.
Finland seals border with Russia amid migrant crisis
The Finnish government believes neighboring Russia is encouraging an influx of migrants into Finnish territory.
How asylum-seekers pay to cross Russian-Finnish border
As Finland shuts almost all border crossings to Russia, DW looks at how migrants are entering the EU nation.
EU deploys agents to help Finland bolster Russian border
The EU's Frontex will deploy officers and equipment to Finland to stem the flow of "weaponized migration" from Russia.
Inside Europe - 23 November 2023
Shock result in the Netherlands, Finland closes border crossings with Russia, and choppy waters ahead for Spain’s Pedro Sanchez. Also: Erdogan’s double game on the Middle East, Italy's mafia mega-trial, the EU's AI Act, and a night out at the circus.
Russia lodges protest over Finland border closures
Russia says Finland closed four border crossings in a "rushed" move that didn't involve consultations with Moscow.
Finland to close Russia border points amid heavy migration
Finnish authorities say there has been a sharp rise in the number of asylum-seekers arriving via Russia.
Finland and Russia: Friendly neighbors no more
The war in Ukraine has sown deep mistrust between the neighbors, with many Russians no longer allowed to enter Finland.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
The Taliban's music ban forced an entire Afghan youth orchestra into exile.
Sweden reports damage to Baltic Sea cable with Estonia
Sweden said its cable with Estonia was damaged at roughly the same time as a Finnish-Estonian pipeline and cable.
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari dies at 86
Finland’s president for six years, Ahtisaari was a renowned peace mediator whose work was rewarded with the Nobel prize.
Finland: Pipeline leak likely caused by 'external activity'
Finnish authorities believe damage to an underwater gas pipeline may have been a deliberate act.
Air Guitar Championship won by Japan's Nagura for third time
Nanami Nagura is now air guitar's most decorated player, championship organizers said, as a three-time champ.
Finland: Nuclear waste disposal facility wanted
The world's first nuclear waste repository is being built in the Finnish island of Olkiluoto.
High-tech building and brewing
The biggest 3D-printed house, a nuclear waste solution, and Europe's biggest returns warehouse.
Where to put nuclear waste?
Radioactive waste can harm the environment. Now there's a solution in Finland.
Show jumping with the hobby horse
The equestrian sport of "Hobby Horsing" does not involve real horses.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
The Italian lifestyle. Hostility for vegan sausage. Show jumping with a hobby horse.
Biden in Finland: Putin 'already lost' Ukraine war
During his visit to NATO's newest member, US President Joe Biden called Finland an "incredible asset" for the alliance.
What can Sweden contribute to NATO?
What are the expectations on both sides regarding Swedish membership of the Western military alliance?
Traditional Music in Finland
Traditional music is dying out, but young musicians play a key role in keeping the heritage alive.
How the tango came to Finland
Tango may be most closely associated with Argentina, but it also has a long tradition in Finland.
Finland economy minister resigns over Nazi comments
Vilhelm Junnila of the nationalist Finns Party quit after just 10 days in office over alleged ties to extremists.
Germany's AfD reflects Europe's shift to the right
Germany's far-right AfD party has won its first governing post, amid a wider European shift to the right.
Finland lawmakers approve center-right Petteri Orpo as PM
Promising a shift to the right, the new prime minister pledges deep spending cuts and a "paradigm shift" on immigration.
Finland's conservatives to form coalition with far-right
Prime Minister-designate Petteri Orpo said he had struck a deal with other right-wing parties.
Driver in Finland fined €121,000 for speeding
A wealthy driver in Finland's Aaland Islands has been fined over €120,000 for speeding. It's not his first big fine.
Tom of Finland: Pioneer of queer sexual power
Leather and love: Tom of Finland's sexy sketches were icons of a gay generation, and remain inspiring to this day.
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