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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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Finland: Artist creates sustainable art from birch bark
Finnish artist Erkki Pekkarinen, 87, takes delicate strips of birch bark and makes beautiful works of art.
Closure of Finnish-Russian border sparks protest
The Finnish government has cited security concerns for the closure of all border crossings between Russia and Finland.
Helsinki's 'underground city'
In Helsinki's underground bunkers, some spaces are open to public use, with a pool, play areas and more.
Finnish FM: 'We want to tell Russia this is not acceptable'
Finland's FM Elina Valtonen has told DW Moscow's threats against her country for closing its borders don't worry them.
Finland seals border with Russia amid migrant crisis
The Finnish government believes neighboring Russia is encouraging an influx of migrants into Finnish territory.
How asylum-seekers pay to cross Russian-Finnish border
As Finland shuts almost all border crossings to Russia, DW looks at how migrants are entering the EU nation.
EU deploys agents to help Finland bolster Russian border
The EU's Frontex will deploy officers and equipment to Finland to stem the flow of "weaponized migration" from Russia.
Inside Europe - 23 November 2023
Shock result in the Netherlands, Finland closes border crossings with Russia, and choppy waters ahead for Spain’s Pedro Sanchez. Also: Erdogan’s double game on the Middle East, Italy's mafia mega-trial, the EU's AI Act, and a night out at the circus.
Finland to close border with Russia
Helsinki has accused Moscow of funneling people to its borders, while Russia has denied the claim.
Russia lodges protest over Finland border closures
Russia says Finland closed four border crossings in a "rushed" move that didn't involve consultations with Moscow.
Finland to close Russia border points amid heavy migration
Finnish authorities say there has been a sharp rise in the number of asylum-seekers arriving via Russia.
Finland and Russia: Friendly neighbors no more
The war in Ukraine has sown deep mistrust between the neighbors, with many Russians no longer allowed to enter Finland.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
The Taliban's music ban forced an entire Afghan youth orchestra into exile.
Sweden reports damage to Baltic Sea cable with Estonia
Sweden said its cable with Estonia was damaged at roughly the same time as a Finnish-Estonian pipeline and cable.
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari dies at 86
Finland’s president for six years, Ahtisaari was a renowned peace mediator whose work was rewarded with the Nobel prize.
Finland: Pipeline leak likely caused by 'external activity'
Finnish authorities believe damage to an underwater gas pipeline may have been a deliberate act.
DW Business
Evergrande suspends trading in shares in Hong Kong - India-Canada row casts shadow over trade ties
Air Guitar Championship won by Japan's Nagura for third time
Nanami Nagura is now air guitar's most decorated player, championship organizers said, as a three-time champ.
Finland: Nuclear waste disposal facility wanted
The world's first nuclear waste repository is being built in the Finnish island of Olkiluoto.
High-tech building and brewing
The biggest 3D-printed house, a nuclear waste solution, and Europe's biggest returns warehouse.
Where to put nuclear waste?
Radioactive waste can harm the environment. Now there's a solution in Finland.
Show jumping with the hobby horse
The equestrian sport of "Hobby Horsing" does not involve real horses.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
The Italian lifestyle. Hostility for vegan sausage. Show jumping with a hobby horse.
Biden in Finland: Putin 'already lost' Ukraine war
During his visit to NATO's newest member, US President Joe Biden called Finland an "incredible asset" for the alliance.
What can Sweden contribute to NATO?
What are the expectations on both sides regarding Swedish membership of the Western military alliance?
Traditional Music in Finland
Traditional music is dying out, but young musicians play a key role in keeping the heritage alive.
How the tango came to Finland
Tango may be most closely associated with Argentina, but it also has a long tradition in Finland.
Finland economy minister resigns over Nazi comments
Vilhelm Junnila of the nationalist Finns Party quit after just 10 days in office over alleged ties to extremists.
Germany's AfD reflects Europe's shift to the right
Germany's far-right AfD party has won its first governing post, amid a wider European shift to the right.
Finland lawmakers approve center-right Petteri Orpo as PM
Promising a shift to the right, the new prime minister pledges deep spending cuts and a "paradigm shift" on immigration.
Finland's conservatives to form coalition with far-right
Prime Minister-designate Petteri Orpo said he had struck a deal with other right-wing parties.
What is NATO and why was it created?
Russia's war against Ukraine has made NATO more relevant again. DW explains the purpose of the security alliance.
Driver in Finland fined €121,000 for speeding
A wealthy driver in Finland's Aaland Islands has been fined over €120,000 for speeding. It's not his first big fine.
Tom of Finland: Pioneer of queer sexual power
Leather and love: Tom of Finland's sexy sketches were icons of a gay generation, and remain inspiring to this day.
Finland footbridge collapses injuring 27, mostly children
Rescuers said some 27 young people, most of them children, were hurt when a footbridge by a construction site collapsed.
Saving forests and Sami culture
Preserving ancient forests, reindeer habitats and traditional ways of life in Finland's far north.
Finland's election winner seeks coalition with far-right
Finland's conservative leader Petteri Orpo said he plans to form an alliance with the far-right Finns Party.
Finland builds fence for defense amid Russian threats
Finland is bracing for repercussions from Russia after newly joining NATO.
Inside Europe 06.04.2023
Finland becomes NATO's 31st member in record time, was peace in Northern Ireland achieved by one stubborn spy? And Istanbul bulldozes shoddy buildings as it prepares for the big one. Also: As Kosovo's ex-president goes on trial, is the West trying to rewrite history? memories of the Warsaw Jewish ghetto uprising 80 years on, and glowing algae and fungi help to light up a small French town.
Finnish President Niinisto: 'It is a great day for Finland'
Finland's President Sali Niisisto said his country's membership to NATO brought the stability necessary for a happy life.
Stoltenberg: 'Finland now has the strongest friends and allies in the world'
Finland officially becomes a NATO member
Finland is now part of the trans-Atlantic defense alliance, a move the Kremlin called an "assault on our security."
NATO top diplomats meet as Finland joins alliance
NATO foreign ministers are gathering to discuss Ukraine as Finland is set to become the 31st member of the alliance.
Finland to officially become 31st NATO member this week
The Finnish flag will be raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels after the "quickest ascension procession" in history.
Finland: Sanna Marin concedes, Orpo claims win in tight vote
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded a narrow defeat to the center-right opposition in national elections.
Finland: Chronic labor shortage could decide election
A focus on Finland's NATO bid has obscured the extent of the country's labor shortage.
Turkey becomes last NATO member to ratify Finland's bid
Turkish lawmakers unanimously backed Finland's membership in the military alliance after months of negotiations.
Inside Europe 30.03.2023
Hungary votes to let Finland into NATO, Norway repatriates two sisters who left to join ISIS, Scotland has a new leader, and unvaccinated French medics remain in limbo. Also on Inside Europe: a half-hour migration special, including the view from Calais, the EU’s new Migration Pact, a model resettlement programme in Spain and the woman feeding Ukrainian refugees in Vienna.
Sweden summons Russian envoy over NATO membership threats
The Russian ambassador in Stockholm had said that Sweden and Finland joining NATO would make them "legitimate" targets.
Hungary approves Finland's bid to join NATO
All 30 NATO members must approve new entrants, and Turkey is now the only country that has not ratified Finland's bid.
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