Wednesday's papers: Prejudice in schools, Kallio's bean scene and Tom Cruise in Finland

Finnish media has recently paid attention to growing prejudice among school-aged kids. The government told Helsingin Sanomat it is addressing the problem by rolling out a new equality programme in schools, according to Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz …

President of Finland says Putin made one of the biggest strategic and tactical mistakes in recent military history

Putin Giving 'Shadow Fleet' Warship Escorts: Finland Defense Official

Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed warships to escort his covert "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, according to Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. Putin's military vessels are now guarding the fleet through the Gulf of Finland, …

Report: Russian Naval Escorts Guard Shadow Fleet in Gulf of Finland

A handout photo released on January 10, 2025, shows the suspected 'shadow fleet' tanker Eventin, carrying around 99,000 metric tons of oil from Russia, under tow after a propulsion issue in the Baltic Sea. Photo: Havariekommando/German Central …

Finland, 15 EU countries call for reversing anti-LGBTQ laws in Hungary

Finland, together with 15 other European countries on Tuesday called upon Hungary to revise the anti-LGBTQ laws adopted by the Hungarian Parliament, said a government press release. The countries in a joint declaration also expressed deep concern over the …

Jordan and Finland Discuss Efforts to Achieve Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi held extensive talks today with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.اضافة اعلان Safadi and Valtonen emphasized …

Russia accuses Finland of NATO provocation with naval drills

Russia has accused Finland of escalating regional tensions through NATO-linked naval exercises in the Baltic Sea. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday that the Finnish Navy’s current operations are “becoming a tool of NATO …

Finland joins EU call for Hungary to repeal anti-LGBTQ laws

Finland has signed a joint EU declaration urging Hungary to repeal new legislation that restricts LGBTQ+ rights and allows bans on Pride events. The declaration, initiated by the Netherlands and backed by 16 EU countries, expresses concern over laws passed …

Youth housing debt and evictions rise sharply in Finland

Debt linked to housing costs is rising rapidly in Finland, with the sharpest increase among young adults, according to figures released by credit management firm Intrum. The number of debt collection cases involving people aged 18 to 24 increased by more …

Finland, Sweden, and Norway to Build a Railway to Transport Troops and Weaponry to Russian Border

Executive Summary: Finland and Sweden joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in part as a response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, prompting a Scandinavian defense overhaul. This overhaul includes plans released …