Finland

Country Finland
Capital Helsinki
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Finnish, Swedish & Sami

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Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its freedom and resist invasions by the Soviet Union - albeit with some loss of territory. In the subsequent half century, the Finns made a remarkable transformation from a farm/forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy; per capita income is now among the highest in Western Europe. A member of the European Union since 1995, Finland was the only Nordic state to join the euro system at its initiation in January 1999. In the 21st century, the key features of Finland's modern welfare state are a high standard of education, equality promotion, and national social security system; currently challenged by an aging population and the fluctuations of an export-driven economy.

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Exclusive: Finland and Lithuania set to produce anti-personnel mines, officials say - ReutersExclusive: Finland and Lithuania set to produce anti-personnel mines, officials say  Reuters

Finland Digital Care Moves First - Mid-dayFinland Digital Care Moves First  Mid-day

In Finland, the Left Can Meme — and Win Elections - JacobinIn Finland, the Left Can Meme — and Win Elections  Jacobin

WOC 2025: Qualification kicked off the championships in Finland - International Orienteering FederationWOC 2025: Qualification kicked off the championships in Finland  International Orienteering Federation

Russian Jets Spook Finland As They Enter NATO Territory Amid Revenge Strikes On Ukraine | Watch - Times of IndiaRussian Jets Spook Finland As They Enter NATO Territory Amid Revenge Strikes On Ukraine | Watch  Times of India

Norway 2-1 Finland: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened - The GuardianNorway 2-1 Finland: Women’s Euro 2025 – as it happened  The Guardian

Denmark and Finland reject more common EU debt - Financial TimesDenmark and Finland reject more common EU debt  Financial Times

Merus Power commissions 38MW grid-forming BESS in Finland - Energy-Storage.NewsMerus Power commissions 38MW grid-forming BESS in Finland  Energy-Storage.News

debuts hydrogen Rally2 car at Rally Finland - TOYOTA GAZOO Racingdebuts hydrogen Rally2 car at Rally Finland  TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Norway vs Finland UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups - UEFA.comNorway vs Finland UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups  UEFA.com

$1 Million Homes in Finland - The New York Times$1 Million Homes in Finland  The New York Times

What is the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland? - Euronews.comWhat is the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland?  Euronews.com

Groq Expands to Europe with New Data Center in Helsinki, Finland - World Business OutlookGroq Expands to Europe with New Data Center in Helsinki, Finland  World Business Outlook

How is Veikkaus preparing for a competitive gaming market in Finland? - CDC GamingHow is Veikkaus preparing for a competitive gaming market in Finland?  CDC Gaming

US couple tops Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland - MSNUS couple tops Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland  MSN

Preview: Finland Women vs Switzerland W - prediction, team - Sports MolePreview: Finland Women vs Switzerland W - prediction, team  Sports Mole

Development Co-operation Profiles: Finland - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Finland  OECD

Gasum Opens Biogas Filling Station in Kajaani, Finland - renewableenergymagazine.comGasum Opens Biogas Filling Station in Kajaani, Finland  renewableenergymagazine.com

Iceland 0-1 Finland: Reaction & updates as Katariina Kosola's scores winner - BBCIceland 0-1 Finland: Reaction & updates as Katariina Kosola's scores winner  BBC

US couple tops Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland - ReutersUS couple tops Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland  Reuters

How is Veikkaus preparing for licensed iGaming in Finland? - igamingbusiness.comHow is Veikkaus preparing for licensed iGaming in Finland?  igamingbusiness.com

Government at a Glance 2025: Finland - OECDGovernment at a Glance 2025: Finland  OECD

Four people stabbed near shopping mall in Finland's Tampere - ReutersFour people stabbed near shopping mall in Finland's Tampere  Reuters

Finland's citizenship test will be multiple-choice, true-or-false - YleFinland's citizenship test will be multiple-choice, true-or-false  Yle

Several people stabbed at shopping centre in southern Finland - Euronews.comSeveral people stabbed at shopping centre in southern Finland  Euronews.com

Why small city Riihimäki is Finland’s emerging gateway for defencetech innovation - Tech.euWhy small city Riihimäki is Finland’s emerging gateway for defencetech innovation  Tech.eu

Finland: Russia’s next conquest? - Grey DynamicsFinland: Russia’s next conquest?  Grey Dynamics

Davie Buys Second Finnish Shipyard to Integrate Operations - The Maritime ExecutiveDavie Buys Second Finnish Shipyard to Integrate Operations  The Maritime Executive

Groq AI to open its first European data center in Finland - upi.comGroq AI to open its first European data center in Finland  upi.com

The Visit Finland DataHub - OECDThe Visit Finland DataHub  OECD

GlobalConnect to lay subsea cable to link Sweden and Finland - Data Center DynamicsGlobalConnect to lay subsea cable to link Sweden and Finland  Data Center Dynamics

Iceland 0-1 Finland: Women’s Euro 2025 opener – as it happened - The GuardianIceland 0-1 Finland: Women’s Euro 2025 opener – as it happened  The Guardian

Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat - Euronews.comFinland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat  Euronews.com

Early works agreement for BWRX-300 SMRs in Finland and Sweden - World Nuclear NewsEarly works agreement for BWRX-300 SMRs in Finland and Sweden  World Nuclear News

World Orienteering Championships kick off in Finland on Tuesday - International Orienteering FederationWorld Orienteering Championships kick off in Finland on Tuesday  International Orienteering Federation

Finland to move passport production to Poland - Notes From PolandFinland to move passport production to Poland  Notes From Poland

Groq leases space at Equinix data center in Helsinki, Finland - Data Center DynamicsGroq leases space at Equinix data center in Helsinki, Finland  Data Center Dynamics

MXGP Paddock Ramping Up for Round 13 in Finland - Racer XMXGP Paddock Ramping Up for Round 13 in Finland  Racer X

Norway 2-1 Finland: Caroline Graham Hansen's late goal secures quarter-final spot - BBCNorway 2-1 Finland: Caroline Graham Hansen's late goal secures quarter-final spot  BBC

Groq sets up shop in Finland as sovereign AI demands surge - digitimesGroq sets up shop in Finland as sovereign AI demands surge  digitimes

Finland in discussions with US over sale of used icebreaker - JanesFinland in discussions with US over sale of used icebreaker  Janes

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.03% - Investing.comFinland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.03%  Investing.com

Finland, Latvia, Germany, Lithuania, And UK Tourists Spark Strong Tourism Momentum In Estonia During May 2025 Amid Post-Pandemic Travel Revival - Travel And Tour WorldFinland, Latvia, Germany, Lithuania, And UK Tourists Spark Strong Tourism Momentum In Estonia During May 2025 Amid Post-Pandemic Travel Revival  Travel And Tour World

Finland Posts Trade Surplus for 1st Time in 5 Months - TradingViewFinland Posts Trade Surplus for 1st Time in 5 Months  TradingView

Finnish parliament votes to exit landmines treaty due to Russia threat - ReutersFinnish parliament votes to exit landmines treaty due to Russia threat  Reuters

Norway 2-1 Finland highlights: Caroline Graham Hansen magic takes Norway into Women's EURO 2025 quarter-finals - UEFA.comNorway 2-1 Finland highlights: Caroline Graham Hansen magic takes Norway into Women's EURO 2025 quarter-finals  UEFA.com

Italy's Leonardo takes a stake in Finland's SSH as European defence M&A inches forward - ReutersItaly's Leonardo takes a stake in Finland's SSH as European defence M&A inches forward  Reuters

Socioeconomic and ethnic segregation in Finland: A multi-scale analysis of diverse urban sizes - ScienceDirect.comSocioeconomic and ethnic segregation in Finland: A multi-scale analysis of diverse urban sizes  ScienceDirect.com

Finland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities - Suomi ulkomaillaFinland and India: Strengthening Talent Mobility and Opportunities  Suomi ulkomailla

Finland backs Nokia-led plan for AI gigafactory - YleFinland backs Nokia-led plan for AI gigafactory  Yle

More rain coming, but Finland will warm up soon - YleMore rain coming, but Finland will warm up soon  Yle

Eva Nystrom's own goal gives Norway 1-0 lead over Finland - FOX SportsEva Nystrom's own goal gives Norway 1-0 lead over Finland  FOX Sports

How to watch Finland vs. Switzerland on July 10 | 2025 UEFA Euro - Pro Soccer WireHow to watch Finland vs. Switzerland on July 10 | 2025 UEFA Euro  Pro Soccer Wire

India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program - The PIE NewsIndia a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program  The PIE News

Nordic Prime Ministers meet in Finland for summer meeting - The Nordic Co-operationNordic Prime Ministers meet in Finland for summer meeting  The Nordic Co-operation

Finland's Enersense sells marine and offshore unit to Canadian shipbuilder Davie - Baird MaritimeFinland's Enersense sells marine and offshore unit to Canadian shipbuilder Davie  Baird Maritime

Norway edges Finland on Euro 2025 with a 2-1 win - SportsAddaNorway edges Finland on Euro 2025 with a 2-1 win  SportsAdda

Sara Nunes appointed as High Roller MD & CCO, Finland - Gambling InsiderSara Nunes appointed as High Roller MD & CCO, Finland  Gambling Insider

Finland: health system summary 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesFinland: health system summary 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Finnish police say stabbing that wounded 4 people at mall in Tampere not a terror or racist attack - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosFinnish police say stabbing that wounded 4 people at mall in Tampere not a terror or racist attack  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Women's Euro 2025: 'Beautiful' strike from Oona Sevenius equalises for Finland against Norway - BBCWomen's Euro 2025: 'Beautiful' strike from Oona Sevenius equalises for Finland against Norway  BBC

Finland needs to leverage talent and natural resources to drive productivity growth and green industrial transition - OECDFinland needs to leverage talent and natural resources to drive productivity growth and green industrial transition  OECD

Blood pressure linked problems more prevalent in Eastern, Northern Finland - Daily FinlandBlood pressure linked problems more prevalent in Eastern, Northern Finland  Daily Finland

Heavy rain sweeps across southern and eastern Finland - YleHeavy rain sweeps across southern and eastern Finland  Yle

Finland's lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia - AP NewsFinland's lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia  AP News

Mass Stabbing In Tampere Leaves Multiple People Injured In Southern Finland, Suspect Detained By Finnish Police - Republic WorldMass Stabbing In Tampere Leaves Multiple People Injured In Southern Finland, Suspect Detained By Finnish Police  Republic World

Euro 2025: Norway Overcomes Finland With Late Goal in 2-1 Win - FOX SportsEuro 2025: Norway Overcomes Finland With Late Goal in 2-1 Win  FOX Sports

AI chipmaker Groq opens first European data centre in Finland - Silicon RepublicAI chipmaker Groq opens first European data centre in Finland  Silicon Republic

Norway 2-1 Finland (Jul 6, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPNNorway 2-1 Finland (Jul 6, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN

Nordique Resources (NORD.C): Finland gold hunt begins—but let’s not forget the Balbir Johal stain - Equity.GuruNordique Resources (NORD.C): Finland gold hunt begins—but let’s not forget the Balbir Johal stain  Equity.Guru

Women’s Euros Group A: Norway v Finland, Switzerland v Iceland - Impetus FootballWomen’s Euros Group A: Norway v Finland, Switzerland v Iceland  Impetus Football

Digital mapping of peat thickness and extent in Finland using remote sensing and machine learning - ScienceDirect.comDigital mapping of peat thickness and extent in Finland using remote sensing and machine learning  ScienceDirect.com

Women's Euro 2025: Graham Hansen scores late winner as Norway beat Finland - BBCWomen's Euro 2025: Graham Hansen scores late winner as Norway beat Finland  BBC

Norway vs. Finland UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Highlights | FOX Soccer - FOX SportsNorway vs. Finland UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Highlights | FOX Soccer  FOX Sports

Finland travel - Lonely PlanetFinland travel  Lonely Planet

Graham Hansen’s late winner downs Finland and puts Norway into last eight - The GuardianGraham Hansen’s late winner downs Finland and puts Norway into last eight  The Guardian

Live Nation Finland Announces Veikkaus as Naming Rights Partner for Helsinki Halli in Landmark Deal - WebWireLive Nation Finland Announces Veikkaus as Naming Rights Partner for Helsinki Halli in Landmark Deal  WebWire

Heavy rainfall causes flooding concerns in southeast Finland - Helsinki TimesHeavy rainfall causes flooding concerns in southeast Finland  Helsinki Times

The impact of increasing user charges for diabetes medicines: lessons from Finland - World Health Organization (WHO)The impact of increasing user charges for diabetes medicines: lessons from Finland  World Health Organization (WHO)

Strengthening co-operation with our partners in Sweden and Finland - epo.orgStrengthening co-operation with our partners in Sweden and Finland  epo.org

Work permit applications drop, more foreign graduates stay in Finland - Helsinki TimesWork permit applications drop, more foreign graduates stay in Finland  Helsinki Times

I spent 72 hours in Finland and can confirm it is one of the most magical countries to visit in December - Vogue IndiaI spent 72 hours in Finland and can confirm it is one of the most magical countries to visit in December  Vogue India

Norway dispatch Finland to take control of Group A - Inside World FootballNorway dispatch Finland to take control of Group A  Inside World Football

Finland taps new AI satellite to track toxic algae from space - The Next WebFinland taps new AI satellite to track toxic algae from space  The Next Web

Iceland vs Finland UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups - UEFA.comIceland vs Finland UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, predicted line-ups  UEFA.com

Finnish PM heading to Rome for Ukraine Recovery Conference - YleFinnish PM heading to Rome for Ukraine Recovery Conference  Yle

Applying to study in Finland: a comprehensive guide - Times Higher EducationApplying to study in Finland: a comprehensive guide  Times Higher Education

Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Finland - The GuardianWomen’s Euro 2025 team guides: Finland  The Guardian

Finland Awarded €91M from EU for New Icebreaker and Transport Projects - The Maritime ExecutiveFinland Awarded €91M from EU for New Icebreaker and Transport Projects  The Maritime Executive

Iceland 0-1 Finland highlights: Katariina Kosola strikes winner in first game of UEFA Women's EURO 2025 - UEFA.comIceland 0-1 Finland highlights: Katariina Kosola strikes winner in first game of UEFA Women's EURO 2025  UEFA.com

Finland takes over OSCE Chair - OSCE.orgFinland takes over OSCE Chair  OSCE.org

First Version of Once-Only Technical System goes into Production in Finland - OOTSHUB - - European CommissionFirst Version of Once-Only Technical System goes into Production in Finland - OOTSHUB -  European Commission

Finland warms up the world’s largest sand battery, and the economics look appealing - TechCrunchFinland warms up the world’s largest sand battery, and the economics look appealing  TechCrunch

A Promising Future for India-Finland Collaboration - India BriefingA Promising Future for India-Finland Collaboration  India Briefing

Power-Hungry Data Centers Are Warming Homes in the Nordics - Bloomberg.comPower-Hungry Data Centers Are Warming Homes in the Nordics  Bloomberg.com

Euro 2025: Norway overcomes Finland with Graham Hansen’s late goal to win Group A - AP NewsEuro 2025: Norway overcomes Finland with Graham Hansen’s late goal to win Group A  AP News

Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty, citing Russian threat - The Kyiv IndependentFinland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty, citing Russian threat  The Kyiv Independent

EM25: Finland has been more than just an ice hockey nation for longer | blue News - blue NewsEM25: Finland has been more than just an ice hockey nation for longer | blue News  blue News

Fearing war with Russia, Finland hardens NATO’s northern frontier - ReutersFearing war with Russia, Finland hardens NATO’s northern frontier  Reuters

How to Watch Norway vs Finland: Live Stream UEFA Women's EURO 2025, TV Channel - NewsweekHow to Watch Norway vs Finland: Live Stream UEFA Women's EURO 2025, TV Channel  Newsweek