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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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Europe and US reassess reality
European leaders contemplate the future of their friendship with the US following the election of Donald Trump.
The question of nuclear
With the Paris climate accord now ratified, signatory countries will need to make good on their promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Finland is looking to nuclear power to help achieve its climate targets. However, the country’s current plan to build a sixth nuclear reactor is being met with fierce opposition.
Norway: Mountain peak gift unconstitutional
Norway has said it cannot move its borders, dashing hopes it would gift Finland a bordering mountain peak for centenary.
Russia accused of airspace violations
Russia has been accused by Estonia and Finland of violating their airspace. Helsinki has signed a pact with the US.
Anti-racism rally held in Finland
Around 15,000 people have gathered in Helsinki to protest against racism and violent right-wing extremism.
Cuban sportsmen guilty of gang rape in Finland
The court has found that the men performed several acts of intercourse "by means of violence."
Kosovo competitive debut ends in draw
Kosovo's 1-1 draw against Finland was secured by Valon Berisha, who was authorized to play just hours before kickoff.
Kosovo take on Finland in first competitive match
FIFA had approved the applications of more than a dozen players to switch allegiances just hours before the match.
Germany beat Finland in emotional Schweinsteiger swansong
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has been given an emotional send-off in his 121st and final game for his country.
Löw delays captain decision
Löw has said he will announce who will succeed Schweinsteiger as Germany captain after the Finland match.
World's best air guitarists strum for world peace in Finland
At the annual Air Guitar World Championship in Finland, showmanship is more important than musicianship.
Discovering Oulu, Finland
The region around Oulu is known for its beautiful forests and lakes.
Inside Europe: Will Norway move a mountain for Finland?
Correspondent Lars Bevanger explains why Norway might gift a mountain for Finland's 100th anniversary of independence.
Inside Europe: The fading fortunes of the Soldiers of Odin
The song, "We Refuse to Be Afraid," has gone viral in Finland this summer. Hundreds of thousands have streamed it and watched the video. It features about a hundred clowns, politicians and artists from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, marching with veteran rapper Paleface, who sings new lyrics to an old Irish folk song, making fun of a right-wing street patrol. Wif Stenger in Helsinki explains.
Finland - a wave energy hotspot
European countries are looking to replace fossil fuels with greener alternatives - that are reliable, emission-free and ideally don't put the public off with the noise or unsightly infrastructure. Wave power developers in Finland say they've found just that, and energy from the ocean will be a commercial reality within the next decade.
Finnish police hold six Cuban athletes over rape allegations
Police have released two members of Cuba's volleyball team but are holding six others over a suspected rape case.
Reindeer meat is a speciality in many Nordic countries.
A tasty dish from Finland. Reindeer meat is a culinary speciality in many Nordic countries.
Inside Europe: How is the far-right faring across Europe?
Is the migrant crisis leading to a lurch to the far-right in more countries than just Austria?
Sleeping where others pray
In the Finnish capital, people can have short naps in a church.
Canada beat Finland 2-0 to retain world ice hockey title
Canada clinched a second straight world ice hockey championship triumph when they overpowered Finland 2-0 in Moscow.
Canada to play Finland in ice hockey worlds final
Canada will face Finland in the ice hockey world championship final after the holders edged the United States
Inside Europe: Rail Baltica
Gederts Gelzis reports on the rail project on everyone's lips in the Baltic countries four years ahead of construction.
Finland thrash Germany
Germany have suffered their second defeat at the Ice Hockey World Championships, going down meekly against Finland.
Inside Europe: Why posties in Finland are diversifying
Helen Seeney speaks to Finish Posti employee Tiina Tapionlinna to find out why Finnish post people are diversifying.
Lapland in a mobile cabin
Tourists can spend the night in a mobile cabin on frozen Lake Inari in northern Finland.
Nokia job cuts
Telecom network equipment maker Nokia has announced it's shedding thousands of jobs.
Finland and Russia finalize temporary border restrictions
The move follows an increased influx of asylum seekers from Russia to Finland earlier this year.
Uphill struggle to give Finland a mountain
A Norwegian campaign to gift a peak to Finland remains on track, despite a ministry saying it would be unconstitutional.
Inside Europe: Goodbye Finland
Helen Seeney talks to Tobias van Treeck of the IOM in Finland about the program for voluntary repatriation of Iraqis.
Scooter: The eurodance masters' new album
Scooter test-drove the new tracks on stage in Finland.
Scooter: Techno veterans with a new album
Scooter test-drove the new tracks on stage in Finland. PopXport was on hand.
Inside Europe: Austria talks tough on deportation
Kerry Skyring reports on Austria's new deportation policy for failed asylum seekers in their country.
Wolf hunt underway in Finland
Finland opens second wolf hunt to manage population and curb poaching. Environmentalists lambast cull as unscientific.
Finland and refugees
Anti-immigrant leanings are popular among other parties in Finland besides the conservative True Finns.
A Finnish Specialty
From far north in Finland
Finland will build first permanent nuclear waste site
Finland has announced that it will build the first-ever permanent storage facility for nuclear waste.
Protesters form wall against refugees in Finland
At least 100 people have protested in northern Finland against the recent rise in asylum seekers arrivals.
Nationwide strike in Finland
Finnish public transport and other services have been disrupted as trade unions staged country-wide protests.
Russia threat triggers Swedish NATO debate
Moscow's bellicose behavior in Ukraine and the Nordic region has triggered a debate about NATO membership in Sweden.
Finland's PM offers home to refugees
Setting an example, Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila has offered his spare home to asylum seekers.
Air guitar for world peace
Rock 'n' roll without the guitar - the world's best air guitarists are competing in Finland.
Finland opposes Greek bailout
The nationalists in the Finnish government aren't willing to support Greece any further.
Eat on your feet, says Finland
Finland's health ministry is encouraging people to eat their meals standing up to help combat health problems.
Grassroots in Finland
No money for Greece! That’s the message from Finland’s new foreign minister.
Finland's future PM to team with eurosceptics
The Centre Party's Juha Sipila has announced plans to form a coalition with the Finns party.
Coalition challenge for new Finland premier
Election victory for the Center Party in Finland presents its millionaire leader with coalition-forming challenges.
Finland Centre opposition appears to oust Stubb
Finnish PM Stubb has reportedly conceded defeat after early results gave the lead to the opposition Centre Party.
Finnish opposition 'leads poll'
Results of advance voting in Finnish elections show the opposition Centre Party in the lead.
Finns poised for a political shakeup
Observers say Finland's left-right government will be thrown out for a coalition that could include euroskeptics.
Finland’s NATO ties
Russian aggression is making Finland rethink its neutrality.
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