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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Roastery Coffee House is taking Indian speciality coffee global with Finland launch - YourStoryRoastery Coffee House is taking Indian speciality coffee global with Finland launch  YourStory

WCC welcomes visitors from Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, Athens College, Christian Council of Sweden - World Council of ChurchesWCC welcomes visitors from Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, Athens College, Christian Council of Sweden  World Council of Churches

Why Finland is the happiest country, from someone who lived there - Business InsiderWhy Finland is the happiest country, from someone who lived there  Business Insider

Sweden and Finland join Nato's biggest military exercise in decades - BBC.comSweden and Finland join Nato's biggest military exercise in decades  BBC.com

Putin Says Will Deploy Troops, Strike Systems Near Finland Border: Report - NDTVPutin Says Will Deploy Troops, Strike Systems Near Finland Border: Report  NDTV

Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia - Al Jazeera EnglishFinland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia  Al Jazeera English

Inside Finland's state-of-the-art quantum computing hardware ecosystem - TNWInside Finland's state-of-the-art quantum computing hardware ecosystem  TNW

Backlash from Finland transport strike brings supply chain chaos - theloadstar.comBacklash from Finland transport strike brings supply chain chaos  theloadstar.com

Weather tracker: cyclone warning in Australia while Finland freezes in -16C lows - The GuardianWeather tracker: cyclone warning in Australia while Finland freezes in -16C lows  The Guardian

Finland country profile - BBC.comFinland country profile  BBC.com

Supporter Info: Cymru v Finland - Football Association of WalesSupporter Info: Cymru v Finland  Football Association of Wales

Logistics strikes in Finland lead to higher costs and significant restrictions - trans.info/enLogistics strikes in Finland lead to higher costs and significant restrictions  trans.info/en

Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Poland, South Korea added to US-led spyware agreement - The Record from Recorded Future NewsFinland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Poland, South Korea added to US-led spyware agreement  The Record from Recorded Future News

Topic: Relations with Finland - NATO HQTopic: Relations with Finland  NATO HQ

A nationwide epidemiological study on the associations between ambient particulate matter and suicide in Finland - Nature.comA nationwide epidemiological study on the associations between ambient particulate matter and suicide in Finland  Nature.com

Finland Is Looking For 'Happiness Seekers' To Stay For Free - Time OutFinland Is Looking For 'Happiness Seekers' To Stay For Free  Time Out

UNHCR Finland Fact Sheet, February 2024 - Finland - ReliefWebUNHCR Finland Fact Sheet, February 2024 - Finland  ReliefWeb

Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia - ReutersFinland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia  Reuters

Strike in Finland halts rail freight services and exports - RailFreight.comStrike in Finland halts rail freight services and exports  RailFreight.com

I’m a psychologist in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world: 4 phrases we use every day - CNBCI’m a psychologist in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world: 4 phrases we use every day  CNBC

NATO to establish innovation centers in Finland - United News of IndiaNATO to establish innovation centers in Finland  United News of India

Finland Joins NATO’s DIANA Initiative: Accelerating Defence Innovation and Collaboration - The Financial ExpressFinland Joins NATO’s DIANA Initiative: Accelerating Defence Innovation and Collaboration  The Financial Express

Breaking the Ice: Exploring One of Finland's Unique Icebreaker Cruises - Times NowBreaking the Ice: Exploring One of Finland's Unique Icebreaker Cruises  Times Now

Nordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions - Al Jazeera EnglishNordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions  Al Jazeera English

Finland hands biggest ever GDPR fine to online retailer - LexologyFinland hands biggest ever GDPR fine to online retailer  Lexology

Finland follows France — won't rule out Western troops deploying to Ukraine - Business InsiderFinland follows France — won't rule out Western troops deploying to Ukraine  Business Insider

Sweden and Finland have dropped neutrality. Austria still fetes it. - Defense NewsSweden and Finland have dropped neutrality. Austria still fetes it.  Defense News

ISKCON Leader Appointed to National Commission in Finland - ISKCON NewsISKCON Leader Appointed to National Commission in Finland  ISKCON News

Finland managed to halve its suicide rate – here's how it happened - The ConversationFinland managed to halve its suicide rate – here's how it happened  The Conversation

Finland awarded €32.5m from EU ASAP fund for 155mm artillery ammunition - Army TechnologyFinland awarded €32.5m from EU ASAP fund for 155mm artillery ammunition  Army Technology

Wales Euro 2024 play-off fixtures: Date, kick-off time and TV channel for Finland match - The TelegraphWales Euro 2024 play-off fixtures: Date, kick-off time and TV channel for Finland match  The Telegraph

Wales vs Finland: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h - Evening StandardWales vs Finland: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h  Evening Standard

Finland is inviting you to discover its "happiness" for free - theafricalogistics.com - The Africa LogisticsFinland is inviting you to discover its "happiness" for free - theafricalogistics.com  The Africa Logistics

Finland Strike Closes Ports For Two Weeks | Label and Narrow Web - Label & Narrow WebFinland Strike Closes Ports For Two Weeks | Label and Narrow Web  Label & Narrow Web

Putin's Rare Alert For Zelensky; Threatens To Put Russia Army At Finland Border - Hindustan TimesPutin's Rare Alert For Zelensky; Threatens To Put Russia Army At Finland Border  Hindustan Times

From Finland to La Nucia « Euro Weekly News - Euro Weekly NewsFrom Finland to La Nucia « Euro Weekly News  Euro Weekly News

Finland’s ‘Icebreaker’ Introduces New Kind of Nordic Thriller: ‘When the Night Is at Its Longest, the Dead Are the Closest to the Living’ (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyFinland’s ‘Icebreaker’ Introduces New Kind of Nordic Thriller: ‘When the Night Is at Its Longest, the Dead Are the Closest to the Living’ (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Finland gives EUR 1.2 million to improve developing economies' participation in world trade - WTO Latest NewsFinland gives EUR 1.2 million to improve developing economies' participation in world trade  WTO Latest News

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Putin says troops to be sent to Finnish border - Al Jazeera EnglishRussia-Ukraine war updates: Putin says troops to be sent to Finnish border  Al Jazeera English

Finland: Ukraine is free to bomb Russia with our weapons - POLITICO EuropeFinland: Ukraine is free to bomb Russia with our weapons  POLITICO Europe

Finland is another example of the regression and the decline represented by the alliance between the European ... - Socialists & DemocratsFinland is another example of the regression and the decline represented by the alliance between the European ...  Socialists & Democrats

Finland, India discuss hydrogen electrolyzer production in India | Mint - MintFinland, India discuss hydrogen electrolyzer production in India | Mint  Mint

TCS creates Europe's most modern post-trade platform with Euroclear Finland - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)TCS creates Europe's most modern post-trade platform with Euroclear Finland  Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

JOB TRENDS: Finland wants to attract talent in IT, healthcare and cleantech sectors in collaboration with - The Times of IndiaJOB TRENDS: Finland wants to attract talent in IT, healthcare and cleantech sectors in collaboration with  The Times of India

Euro 2024 play-offs: The day Finland legend Jari Litmanen walked Wales ragged - BBCEuro 2024 play-offs: The day Finland legend Jari Litmanen walked Wales ragged  BBC

Skilled global workforce has expanded Finnish industries - Education TimesSkilled global workforce has expanded Finnish industries  Education Times

Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says - YLE NewsOnly 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says  YLE News

Wales vs Finland LIVE: Dragons aim to keep Euro 2024 qualification hopes alive – kick-off time, team news a... - talkSPORTWales vs Finland LIVE: Dragons aim to keep Euro 2024 qualification hopes alive – kick-off time, team news a...  talkSPORT

Ib vogt sells 50MW/50MWh ready-to-build BESS project in Finland - Energy-Storage.newsIb vogt sells 50MW/50MWh ready-to-build BESS project in Finland  Energy-Storage.news

PM Orpo: Finland working on strategy to keep foreign students beyond graduation - YLE NewsPM Orpo: Finland working on strategy to keep foreign students beyond graduation  YLE News

Finland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing - Documents - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)Finland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing  Documents - Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Finland’s ‘Icebreaker’ Introduces New Kind of Nordic Thriller: ‘When the Night Is at Its Longest, the Dead Are the ... - imdbFinland’s ‘Icebreaker’ Introduces New Kind of Nordic Thriller: ‘When the Night Is at Its Longest, the Dead Are the ...  imdb

Finland to establish two advanced comms test centres - News - Compound SemiconductorFinland to establish two advanced comms test centres - News  Compound Semiconductor

Finland stops allowing cars with Russian number plates - Ukrainska PravdaFinland stops allowing cars with Russian number plates  Ukrainska Pravda

Moved to Finland for music scene, now see why it's happiest country - Business InsiderMoved to Finland for music scene, now see why it's happiest country  Business Insider

No deal with striking unions, says Finland's prime minister - ReutersNo deal with striking unions, says Finland's prime minister  Reuters

Foreign Ministers of Finland and India Unveil a Logo Marking 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties - Suomi ulkomaillaForeign Ministers of Finland and India Unveil a Logo Marking 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties  Suomi ulkomailla

Putin says Russia will deploy troops to Finland’s border after it enters NATO: RIA - Al Arabiya EnglishPutin says Russia will deploy troops to Finland’s border after it enters NATO: RIA  Al Arabiya English

Finland's rising stars: 10 promising startups you must keep an eye on in 2024 - EU-StartupsFinland's rising stars: 10 promising startups you must keep an eye on in 2024  EU-Startups

What country has the happiest people and what can they teach us? - Deseret NewsWhat country has the happiest people and what can they teach us?  Deseret News

Finnish ports on strike | eurotopics.net - EurotopicsFinnish ports on strike | eurotopics.net  Eurotopics

Finland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine - Euromaidan PressFinland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine  Euromaidan Press

Finland Moves To Block Asylum-Seekers From Entering Via Russia - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyFinland Moves To Block Asylum-Seekers From Entering Via Russia  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Russia to deploy systems of destruction at its border with Finland | Sweden formally joined NATO on March 7, 2024 | Inshorts - InshortsRussia to deploy systems of destruction at its border with Finland | Sweden formally joined NATO on March 7, 2024 | Inshorts  Inshorts

Finland votes in run-off for new president - Al Jazeera EnglishFinland votes in run-off for new president  Al Jazeera English

Tension and Unease for Russians in Finland Amid Border Shutdown - The Moscow TimesTension and Unease for Russians in Finland Amid Border Shutdown  The Moscow Times

Windows95man - No Rules! (Finland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest) - Thurrott.comWindows95man - No Rules! (Finland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest)  Thurrott.com

Finland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO - An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland - ValtioneuvostoFinland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO - An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland  Valtioneuvosto

Stubb narrowly wins first round of Finland’s presidential election - Al Jazeera EnglishStubb narrowly wins first round of Finland’s presidential election  Al Jazeera English

Issuance of new work visas for Thai berry pickers in Finland paused - Thai PBS WorldIssuance of new work visas for Thai berry pickers in Finland paused  Thai PBS World

Commission endorses Finland's €1.95 billion modified recovery and resilience plan, including a REPowerEU chapter - European CommissionCommission endorses Finland's €1.95 billion modified recovery and resilience plan, including a REPowerEU chapter  European Commission

Finland builds two Nato DIANA test centres - Army TechnologyFinland builds two Nato DIANA test centres  Army Technology

Strike Stops Finland's Ports With Industry Facing Earnings Hit - BloombergStrike Stops Finland's Ports With Industry Facing Earnings Hit  Bloomberg

Conservative ex-PM Alexander Stubb elected Finland president - BBC.comConservative ex-PM Alexander Stubb elected Finland president  BBC.com

Finland Calls for EU Response to Weaponized Immigration - BloombergFinland Calls for EU Response to Weaponized Immigration  Bloomberg

Putin says he will re-deploy troops along Finland border in response to NATO accession - UPI NewsPutin says he will re-deploy troops along Finland border in response to NATO accession  UPI News

Wales vs Finland: Rob Page’s side face Finns in their huge Euro 2024 play-off match – stream FREE, TV... - The SunWales vs Finland: Rob Page’s side face Finns in their huge Euro 2024 play-off match – stream FREE, TV...  The Sun

Russia's withdrawal from its border agreement with Finland is an expansion of its hybrid warfare on the EU - Chatham HouseRussia's withdrawal from its border agreement with Finland is an expansion of its hybrid warfare on the EU  Chatham House

LA, Finland sign agreement to promote climate development - Spectrum News 1LA, Finland sign agreement to promote climate development  Spectrum News 1

Finland's new Schengen Visa rules: How Indians will be impacted - The Times of IndiaFinland's new Schengen Visa rules: How Indians will be impacted  The Times of India

Aaron Ramsey included in Wales squad to face Finland in European Championship play-off semi-finals - Sky SportsAaron Ramsey included in Wales squad to face Finland in European Championship play-off semi-finals  Sky Sports

Wonderful things that make Finland happiest country in world - The Times of IndiaWonderful things that make Finland happiest country in world  The Times of India

Moscow warns Finland will 'suffer,' in latest round of saber rattling - POLITICO EuropeMoscow warns Finland will 'suffer,' in latest round of saber rattling  POLITICO Europe

Frontex to provide additional support to bolster Finland's borders - FrontexFrontex to provide additional support to bolster Finland's borders  Frontex

'A very Finnish thing': Big sand battery to store wind and solar energy using crushed soapstone - Euronews'A very Finnish thing': Big sand battery to store wind and solar energy using crushed soapstone  Euronews

A cool reception at Finland-Russia border « Euro Weekly News - Euro Weekly NewsA cool reception at Finland-Russia border « Euro Weekly News  Euro Weekly News

Minimum bank statement for Finland Schengen visa from Pakistan March 2024 update - Pakistan ObserverMinimum bank statement for Finland Schengen visa from Pakistan March 2024 update  Pakistan Observer

Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia - NasdaqFinland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia  Nasdaq

Finland's inspiring sub-zero education - BBC.comFinland's inspiring sub-zero education  BBC.com

Putin: Russia boosting troops along its shared border with Finland - Yahoo! VoicesPutin: Russia boosting troops along its shared border with Finland  Yahoo! Voices

Robert Taylor: Injured Finland midfielder to miss Euro play-off against Wales - BBCRobert Taylor: Injured Finland midfielder to miss Euro play-off against Wales  BBC

Finland's Stubb and Haavisto head for runoff in presidential election - POLITICO EuropeFinland's Stubb and Haavisto head for runoff in presidential election  POLITICO Europe

'Russia is Finland's top security threat', Finnish SUPO Chief - Türkiye Newspaper'Russia is Finland's top security threat', Finnish SUPO Chief  Türkiye Newspaper

Lessons from Russia's Hybrid War Against Sweden and Finland NATO Membership - Polygraph.infoLessons from Russia's Hybrid War Against Sweden and Finland NATO Membership  Polygraph.info

Centre-right Alexander Stubb elected Finland’s next president - Al Jazeera EnglishCentre-right Alexander Stubb elected Finland’s next president  Al Jazeera English

Russia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing - BBC.comRussia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing  BBC.com

Russia summons Finland ambassador over US border accord - BBC.comRussia summons Finland ambassador over US border accord  BBC.com

Finland extends border closure with Russia until February 11 - Al Jazeera EnglishFinland extends border closure with Russia until February 11  Al Jazeera English