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Finnish PM warns Russian win over Ukraine would empower aggressors

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin warned an Australian audience on Friday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would empower other aggressors and urged democracies against forming critical dependencies on authoritarian states such as China. Marin was speaking in Sydney at the end of the first-ever visit by a Finnish prime minister to Australia and New Zealand. Australia's pursuit of a free trade deal with the European Union was on the agenda. She used a speech to urge democracies to ramp up sanctions against Russia. Make no mistake, if Russia wins its terrible gamble, it will not be the only one to feel empowered, Marin told the Lowy Institute international policy think tank. Others will also be tempted by the same dark agenda, she added. A free trade agreement being finalised between the European Union, which includes Finland, and Australia was an opportunity to develop resilient supply chains, she said. We have become far too dependent on cooperation with regimes that do not

Finland govt proposes $452mn for building security fence on eastern border

The Finnish Border Guard said that the first section of the fence will be approximately 70 km long, and construction will take place in 2023-2024, reports Xinhua news agency.

Nearly 90% Finns take energy-saving measures due to rising prices: Survey

Almost half of the respondents said they would shortened shower time and kept room temperatures lower than usual.

Finland needs 50,000 immigrants per year by 2050 to fill job vacancies

Technology Finland said on Wednesday that the industry alone, the most significant export sector in Finland, will need 130,000 new experts in the next 10 years

Finnish NATO proposal assesses effects of membership to the alliance

The government says Finland's NATO membership could be approved by a simple majority in Parliament

Finland, Sweden promise to join NATO together in united front to Turkey

The two leaders agreed that their countries should join NATO in lockstep

Finland ties up with Kerala govt to implement 'Little KITEs' model

Finland has expressed interest in implementing the Kerala Education Department's Little KITEs programme in their country's schools. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) will provide technical assistance for this and a Special Working Group will be constituted for this programme, an official statement said here on Thursday. This was decided in the meeting held at Helsinki, Finland's capital city, between Finland Education Department's team and a high-level delegation from Kerala comprising state chief secretary V P Joy, State Planning Board Vice-Chairman V K Ramachandran and General Education Department Principal Secretary A P M Mohammed Hanish, it said. The Little KITEs IT clubs initiative is one of India's largest information and communications technology (ICT) network of students across more than 2,000 schools, totalling 1.70 lakh student members. "I congratulate all who are part of Little KITEs programme, which has gained global attention to the digital ...

Finland government announces ban on entry of Russian tourists in country

The Finnish government has announced its decision to significantly restrict the entry of Russian citizens into the country.

Finnish govt proposes 10 bn euro crisis package for energy companies

"The state could grant loans or guarantees on a case-by-case basis to companies whose continued operations are critical to the functioning of society," said Prime Minister Sanna Marin

Turkey, Sweden, Finland to hold new round of talks on Nordics' NATO bid

Representatives from Turkey, Sweden and Finland met on Friday in the Finnish city of Vantaa and agreed to continue talks on the Nordic countries' ascension to NATO

Swedish FM confirms NATO talks with Finland, Turkey on Friday

Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde has confirmed that envoys from Finland, Sweden and Turkey are due to meet for talks on Friday over the two Nordic nations joining the NATO

Turkey urges Sweden, Finland to fulfil NATO accession commitments

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu urged Finland and Sweden to take "concrete steps" about their commitments that should be fulfilled before their accession to the NATO.

Prez Biden formalises US support for Finland, Sweden joining NATO

"In seeking to join NATO, Finland and Sweden are making a sacred commitment that an attack against one is an attack against all," Biden said at the signing

Finland wants to tighten visa rules for Russians: Foreign Minister Haavisto

Lawmakers across the political spectrum backed the move, according to Yle, in sentiments sparked by Russia's war neighbouring Ukraine, which began in February

US Senate approves Sweden, Finland joining NATO with majority votes

The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO, with the resolution gaining the support of 95 senators.

Senate panel approves NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee gave easy bipartisan approval to admitting Finland and Sweden into NATO, as lawmakers aimed for quick Senate passage

Turkey renews extradition requests with Sweden, Finland after NATO deal

Turkey on Wednesday renewed its extradition requests for "terror suspects" with Finland and Sweden, following a deal it made with the Nordic countries for their NATO bid

Finland, Sweden one step away from NATO; Turkey renews veto threat

Once parliaments ratify the decision, it will be the most significant expansion of the alliance since the 1990s

30 NATO allies sign off on accession protocols for Sweden and Finland

The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals.

NATO allies poised to sign accession protocols for Sweden and Finland

The 30 NATO allies are set to sign off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland today, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals