Daily Finland, English News from Finland

Tuesday March 17, 2026

Finland, Sweden, Norway for setting FLF Finland by July

Defence Ministers of Finland, Sweden and Norway on Monday said that NATO’s Forward Land Forces

European allies refuse Trump's call for military mission in Hormuz

Trump rebukes allies for reluctance to join Strait of Hormuz escort

Tampere to ban face coverings in schools, daycare centres

Israel begins ground operations in Lebanon, Iran ready to continue war

NATO Chief, FM discuss European security in Brussels

National

Norden, Canada agree to deepen cooperation in defence, economy

President starts 2-day visit to London

Police arrival time responding emergency remains below target

Debate over plan to remove nuclear weapons ban intensifies

Intelligence agencies to get more rights to disclose criminal info

Rail service disrupts as 1 killed in train mishap in Akaa

Europe

European allies refuse Trump's call for military mission in Hormuz

Multiple European nations and the European Union (EU) on Monday voiced reluctance or outright opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a military mission to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, reported Xinhua. Stressing the need for

US, Israel misjudged prospect of war against Iran: Lavrov

Slovak PM calls for EU pressure on Ukraine to resume Druzhba oil supply

Outrage in Germany after UniCredit's 'hostile' takeover bid

Over 600,000 left Germany's 2 main Christian churches in 2025

Worldwide

Security forces kill 9 al-Shabab militants in Somalia

Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete 2nd series of extravehicular activities

Free meals provide lifeline for Yemen's vulnerable amid economic hardship

Every morning, Abdul Qader Khaled, a resident of Yemen's Sanaa, arrives early at a modest charity kitchen, joining the line to collect a free meal for his family of five. He clutches plastic containers and ...read more

5 killed, 20 injured as roof collapses in Pakistan

Azerbaijan sentences French national to 10 years for espionage

Business

Gastro Helsinki draws thousands, offers food, beverage brands

Inflation goes up in February in Finland

Building costs rise by 1% in February Y-on-Y

Sports

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics closes

Raphinha hat-trick keeps Barcelona 4 clear in La Liga

Mbappe, Bellingham in Real squad for Man City clash

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has included Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in his 26-man squad for Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 second leg away to Manchester City, reported Xinhua. Madrid takes a 3-0 ...read more