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Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia

Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with Russia.

Euronews

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Russian misinformation and disinformation remain a threat to Australia as it tries to exacerbate social divisions in the West and spur political distrust.

AAP

WW3 Fears Erupt: Russia Accuses Britain of Masterminding 'Special Operation' in Baltic Sea

Russia accuses Britain of orchestrating drone strikes on its Baltic oil ports, escalating tensions and WW3 fears. The attacks disrupt Russian energy exports amid surging global oil prices.

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Kyiv apologises to Helsinki after two Ukrainian drones crash in Finland

The apology from Ukraine comes after two drones crashed near the southern Finnish city of Kouvola on Sunday in what the country’s defence ministry said was a "suspected territorial violation".

Euronews

Top 10 countries with the highest water quality: Germany, UK, Italy and other top-ranked nations ranked globally

Water quality has emerged as one of the vital aspects that define how a country is able to successfully manage its environment, infrastructure, and health. In various developed nations around the world, access to clean and pure drinking water is not left to chance. Rather, various aspects such as water…

The Times of India

Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict

The Prime Minister said the West is facing a ‘war on two fronts’ – Ukraine and Iran – as he met leaders from the Joint Expeditionary Force in Finland.

Evening Standard

West facing ‘war on two fronts’, Starmer warns at defence summit

The Prime Minister is attending the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders’ summit in Finland.

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British forces will start seizing Russian shadow fleet ships, PM announces

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK would join allies in intercepting the sanction-breaking tankers, in a joint attempt to ‘go after’ them ‘even harder’.

Evening Standard

Poland World Cup 2026 squad: Jan Urban's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The Poland World Cup 2026 squad could be 180 minutes away from a place in North America

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The women ready to take up arms to defend Finland

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago, the demand for civilian firearms training in Finland has risen sharply, with much of the interest being female – Annabel Grossman meets the women who are learning shooting and survival skills in the face on a hostile neighbour

The Independent UK

The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

Euronews

The world’s happiest countries revealed and what they get right

Country rankings were based on answers given by around 100,000 people in 140 countries

The Independent UK

Message in the ice leads to dramatic cross-border rescue as two adventurers narrowly escape a watery grave

Two German tourists were just pulled from a perilous situation in the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, where they ingeniously spelled out “SOS” with chunks of ice after their emergency beacon went missing. This cross-border effort saved them from a watery grave after hours adrift on a fragmenting ice floe.

The Mary Sue

Charles impressed by ‘fantastic’ bath made from wood chips

The King was joined at the New Wood: Building a bio-based future exhibition by the president of Finland, Alexander Stubb.

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Underground Cities And The Surprising Reasons People Built Them

Explore underground cities like Cappadocia. Discover the surprising reasons ancient civilizations built these subterranean worlds for shelter.

Euronews

Learn to chill like a Finn: World’s happiest country is giving away Finnish Lakeland trips

Visit Finland is inviting tourists to apply for a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip this summer, where you’ll sauna bathe, go for dips in the lakes and head on forest walks in a bid to relax like a local.

The Independent UK

Photos show Salla Porocup reindeer sprint racing event in Finland

Traditional reindeer racing that has been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the frigid town of Salla on Saturday and Sunday.

The Independent UK

Crowds brave sub-zero temperatures to watch reindeer racing near Russian border

The event drew an international crowd, with attendees travelling from Italy, Germany, and France

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Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief

Jessika Roswall cites Poland and Finland, which have made border areas near Russia or its allies ‘more hostile’ to cross

The Independent UK

Why are countries boycotting the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony?

A number of nations have decided to boycott Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed athletes from Ukraine, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland will all stay away from the ceremony. The decision to boycott comes after the IPC confirmed six…

Euronews

Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing and invest more in clean power

Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also growing.

Euronews

Finnish interior minister denounces Spain's mass regularisation of migrants

Finnish Minister of Interior Affairs Mari Rantanen, who has spearheaded a significant tightening of immigration to the country, told Euronews that Europe’s migration policies will not be resolved with solidarity.

The Conversation

Paralympic politics: how Russia, Belarus and Israel sparked opening ceremony boycotts

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics takes place on Friday but geopolitical tensions have spurred some countries, including the Czech Republic, Finland and Ukraine, to boycott the opening ceremony.

Euronews

Finnish communities near closed Russian border continue to suffer economically

More than two years later, the border between Russia and Finland remains closed. And the consequences for Finnish businesses are dire: many are still suffering economically from the loss of revenue.

The Independent UK

Forget Lapland, you can explore Finland’s snowy wonderland just outside Helsinki

On Finland’s icy southeast archipelago, Annabel Grossman finds the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and a culture-filled, cosy city

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