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Saturday February 22, 2025

New damage spotted on Finland-Germany submarine cable

New disturbance has been detected on the submarine cable between Finland and Germany in the Baltic Sea, said Finnish state-owned data transmission company Cinia in a press release on Friday. The suspected damaged was discovered in Sweden's exclusive economic zone on Wednesday, said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The

Published: 02:30 am,Saturday 22 February 2025

US Marine Corps to execute NATO vigilance activities from Finland

A United Stated Marine Corps unit will participate in the NATO-led Baltic Sentry mission, co-operating in Finland for about a month, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release on Friday. The US marine corps unit of about 40 persons will arrive in Finland this week and will co-operate

Published: 03:07 am,Saturday 22 February 2025

Parliament observes moment of silence for victims of Ukraine war

The Finnish Parliament on Friday observed a moment of silence for the Ukrainians who have lost their lives and suffered in the Russia´s invasion, said an official press release. The moment of silence was held marking the third anniversary of the major Russian offensive in Ukraine scheduled to be

Published: 03:34 am,Saturday 22 February 2025

Finland to work for achieving just, lasting peace in Ukraine

The President and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy on Friday discussed Finland’s support for Ukraine, said an official press release. The committee at meeting stated that Finland together with its Allies and partners will continue to support Ukraine and work towards achieving a just and

Published: 20:57 pm,Thursday 20 February 2025

Customs seizes EUR 94,200 counterfeit notes, 1 held

Finnish Customs seized suspected counterfeit notes of 94200 euros during the last week, said an official press release on Thursday. Customs started a preliminary investigation into the case after customs officers seized 60 000 euros in 200 euro banknotes found inside an express courier parcel that had been sent

Published: 23:09 pm,Thursday 20 February 2025

Stubb, Zelenskyy discuss steps to find just end to Russia’s war

President Alexander Stubb on Thursday had a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the Finnish President Office in a press release. The Presidents discussed Finland’s support for Ukraine and steps to find a sustainable and just conclusion to Russia’s war of aggression. “I had a great and

Published: 00:00 am,Friday 21 February 2025

Man burnt to death in Joensuu house fire

A resident was burnt to death when a fire broke out in a building at Eno in Joensuu, a municipality under North Karelia region on Thursday morning, police said. The fire broke out at about 9:00 a.m. and engulfed the house at Hepolammintie area immediately. There were two residents

Published: 02:49 am,Friday 21 February 2025

Road mishaps kill 13 in Finland in January

A total of 13 people were killed and 176 others injured in 137 accidents in Finland in January 2025, according to Statistics Finland. The number of fatalities was three higher and number of persons injured 13 lower than in January 2024. Out of the deceased, eight travelled by passenger

Published: 20:09 pm,Wednesday 19 February 2025

Report exploring test ready to further tighten Finnish citizenship

A working group of the Ministry of the Interior explored the possibility of introducing a citizenship test as a requirement for acquiring Finnish citizenship, said the ministry in a press release on Wednesday. The four-party alliance government led by the Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) has taken the initiative

Published: 01:54 am,Thursday 20 February 2025

We must work with Ukraine on European plan to end Russia's war: Stubb

President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday said that a consensus was reached on what Europe should do and vowed to work with Ukraine on a European plan to end Russia's war of aggression. The President made the remarks after participating remotely in a high-level meeting on Ukraine and European security

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