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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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Finnish investor banned from Russia after FSB warning
Russian authorities have accused prominent businessman Seppo Remes of espionage, the Finnish investor claims.
Finnish punks at ESC
Once again, Finland takes a bold approach to the contest - with a punk band with Down syndrome.
Countries with highest internet freedom: Shift Ranking of December 12
Based on universal access; relevant content; freedom and openness; Empowerment 1. Denmark (Web Index Rank) | 2. Finland | 3. Norway | 4. United Kingdom | 5. Sweden | Source: thewebindex.org
Finnish fears of a new 'Winter War'
The Finnish government is reducing its army and cancelling its reserve force. That's worried many reservists who say the new slimline army couldn't defend Finland in the face of a threat. Reserve Lieutenant Pekka M. Sinisalo, part of the governing council of the populist Finns party, is one of those calling for a parallel force for national defence. He told Emma Wallis why it's important.
#drugtrap: Breaking free - Emma, Finland
Emma is attempting to stay sober in Finland, where getting drunk is part of the culture.
This week's recipe
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Joseph Viola, chef and owner of the Daniel et Denise restaurant in Lyon.
Infrastructure investment drive at G20
Finance ministers from the world's largest economies are planning major infrastructure projects, part of a bid to boost the global economy. The US criticized Germany's thriftiness, yet France was punished for its debts.
Frankfurt Book Fair opens
More than 300,000 visitors are expected to attend the world's biggest book exposition.
Merkel flags review of Russia energy ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said it may be necessary to rethink the EU's energy partnership with Russia in the long term. She said there was also no scope to relax current economic sanctions against Moscow.
Countries with the most competitive economies: Shift Ranking of September 8
1. Switzerland 5.67 of 7 Rating-Score | 2. Singapore 5.61 | 3. Finland 5.54 | 4. Germany 5.51 | 5. United States; Sweden 5.48 | Source: World Economic Forum (WEF)
Russian retaliation
Responding to EU economic sanctions, Russia bans food imports from the West.
Finland set for new premier
Finland's National Coalition Party has chosen Alexander Stubb as its new leader. Stubb is now expected to succeed Jyrki Katainen as the country's next prime minister.
Russia world champions
Russia have beaten Finland 5-2 in the final of the Ice Hockey World Championship in Belarus. Goals from NHL stars Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin propelled the Russians to their 27th gold medal.
'More Europe, less EU'
The euroskeptic Finns Party is influencing the views of the country's more established parties.
NATO next?
Russia's annexation of Crimea has prompted non-aligned Sweden and Finland to weigh defense options.
Doping casts shadow on Sochi
The Sochi Winter Olympics have entered their final weekend, with Canada celebrating and a German biathlete wondering how she could have tested positive for a banned substance.
Ukraine compromise
Russian President Putin should push Ukraine's Yanukovych to step down, says Zbigniew Brzezinski.
Bjoerndalen sets Olympic record
Norwegian Ole-Einar Bjoerndalen has become the most-successful winter Olympian after winning gold in the biathlon mixed relay. In hockey, it was disappointment for the hosts as the Russian men's team were eliminated.
The truth about the Nordic countries
Is there a 'Scandi-utopia' and should we all be following this model? Inside Europe explores
Finnish Christmas market in Germany
Reindeer sandwiches and warm glögg round out the Finnish Christmas market in Germany.
Generation Change: Finland's guardian angel
Alcohol abuse is a series problem in Turku, especially among youths. Sanna Aalto gives up her own Friday nights to help teens who are too drunk to help themselves. The real problem, she says, is that they need an ear.
Shift Ranking of November 25: Countries with the highest concentration of Heavy Metal bands
1. Finland (56,7 Heavy Metal bands per 100,000 people) / 2. Sweden (38,8 bands) / 3. Norway (27,6 bands) / 4. Iceland (25 bands) / 5. Faroe Islands (18,8 bands) / Source: Metal Archives
Shift Ranking of October 21: Best passports for travellers
1. UK, FI, SE (173 countries with no visa requirements) / 2. DK, DE, LU, USA (172) / 3. BE, IT, NL (171) / 4. CA, F, IR, JP, NO, PT, ES (170) / 5. NZ, CH, AT (168) / Source: Henley & Partners
Schizophrenia in the genes
Researchers have localized a significant schizophrenia gene through a chance of collaboration.
No winners in Euro 2013 openers
Hosts Sweden have earned a narrow 1-1 draw against Scandavian rivals Denmark on the opening day of the women's European Championship. Italy and Finland finished scoreless in the evening's other match.
The 'Futureless zone'
An economist
Sweden take hockey cup
Sweden has come out on top in the 2013 Ice Hockey World Championship, with a crushing win over wildcard finalist Switzerland.
Arctic Council admits China
The Arctic Council, which coordinates policy in the region, has admitted China and other Asian nations as observers. New trade routes and oil and gas exploration are some of the incentives.
Latin radio
A popular Finnish radio program broadcasts current events in Latin - with a few tongue twists.
US dispatch Germany
The US have beaten Germany 3-0 at the ice hockey World Championship. The heavy defeat was an unfortunate setback for the Germans, but hope remains that they can reach the quarterfinals.
Rich South, poor Germans?
A controversial ECB study suggests that Germans are much poorer than Cypriots or Italians.
Battle for Aleppo airports
Syria's northern city of Aleppo is bracing for more battles between rebels and army units for control of its international airport and adjacent airbase.Two days of clashes have reportedly already claimed 150 lives.
Shift ranking of February 1: The best countries for press freedom in the world 2013
1. Finland | 2. Netherlands | 3. Norway | 4. Luxembourg | 5. Andorra | Source: Reporters Without Borders
Fish waste as fossil fuel?
Vietnam's fishing industry isn't just booming. It's also using waste to generate precious energy.
Finnish "Hapanlohko“ Fish Soup
Finnish "Hapanlohko“ Fish Soup
Finnish "Hapanlohko“ Fish Soup
Finnish "Hapanlohko“ Fish Soup
E.on drops nuke project
In efforts to realign its portfolio, German energy giant E.on shutters another nuclear project.
Man wields knife at Finnish PM
A man has confronted the Finnish prime minister with a knife at a rally, sending shockwaves through a country engaged in deep debate over austerity and about to take to the polls. The prime minister was not harmed.
Dining 80 meters underground in Finland
If you're looking to dine in a mine and you happen to be in Finland over the next month then you're in luck. The Muru Restaurant, which normally serves its guests in Helsinki has moved into a limestone mine 80 meters underground in Lohja. Inspired by the urban trend of "pop-up" restaurants, this is perhaps the first "pop down." Owner, Timo Linnamaki, told us how business is down in the "cave."
Preparing for the worst
One of the largest exercises in oil spill control has taken place in the Baltic Sea.
Tree ring analysis
Researchers reconstructed the climate of the past 2000 years and found that it kept getting colder.
Euro a straightjacket?
Finnish politicians are beginning to evaluate the worst-case scenarios of the eurozone's debt difficulties. They have called on fellow European leaders to consider contingency plans should the currency union collapse.
More power to the rescue fund?
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Wednesday that the eurozone's permanent rescue fund, the ESM, will eventually have a banking license, an idea Germany and other countries believe is a step too far.
Flying high
Finland bucks the trend by maintaining its top credit rating without a negative outlook.
Moody's lowers German outlook
The credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the economic outlook for Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg to "negative" from "stable." All three countries retain their top-notch credit ratings though.
Lethal shooting in Finland
An 18-year-old man has been arrested near the Finnish capital of Helsinki, after he shot dead two people, wounding seven others in what appeared to be a random shooting. The man did not resist arrest.
Russia world champions
Russia has won all 10 of their matches in the world hockey championship, bringing home gold for the third time in the last five years. The Czech Republic managed to win bronze for the second year straight.
Open Ministry
A new online Helsinki-based group is helping to modernize the way legislation is created.
Cleaning up
Denmark provides the best conditions for clean technology start-ups, says the WWF.
Finnish president elected
Conservative candidate Sauli Niinistoe has won Finland's presidential elections. Facing a massive deficit with over half the votes counted, Green party candidate Pekka Haavisto has conceded defeat.
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