Finland

Finnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Jerusalem, marking the first such visit in nearly a decade amid EU discussions on Israel.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosting his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, at the Foreign Ministry, Jerusalem, February 15, 2026.
PASSENGERS OF the icebreaker ‘Polar Explorer’ walk across the frozen surface of the Bothnian Sea.

Frozen silence, dancing lights, and a spiritual journey to Lapland

A 3D‑printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, EU and Greenland flags, and the word "Tariffs" appear in this illustration taken January 17, 2026.

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

Digital Payment.

What’s driving the rapid adoption of online payments in Finland and Europe


UK closely monitoring suspected Russian spy ship in Baltic, North seas

Dutch journalists captured footage of a Russian soldier on a ship in the Baltic Sea that's officially used for research.

 The Russian Admiral Vladimirsky ship.

Russian spy ships spotted operating in North Sea, near UK - report

The fleet of Russian "ghost ships" includes both military and civilian ships and reportedly has the goal planning acts of sabotage against the Nordic nations.

 The Admiral Vladimirsky, a Russian ship accused of spying on Nordic countries.

Finnish embassy in Russia receives letter with suspicious substance

The embassy received three letters on Thursday, one of which contained a powder, the RIA news agency reported.

 A woman walks out of a checkpoint outside the embassy of Finland in Moscow, Russia March 29, 2018

Russia plans air defense reform, to bolster defenses near Finland - commander

Russia would also bolster its defenses after Finland, which shares a 1,300-km (800-mile) border with Russia, joined NATO.

Russian servicemen drive S-400 missile air defense systems during the Victory Day parade, marking the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2018

Israel signs $400m. deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles

The announced deal comes shortly after a similar deal for Israel to provide Finland with the David's Sling air defense system.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Kremlin: Nuclear deployment to Belarus is response to NATO expansion

Moscow said it would keep a close eye on any NATO military deployments to Finland and respond accordingly.

 PREVIEW German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda visit German troops of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Pabrade, Lithuania June 7, 2022. Picture taken June 7, 2022.

Finland announces decision to buy David's Sling system from Israel

Finland's announcement came immediately after admission to NATO was granted.

David's Sling interceptor

In Russia's St Petersburg, locals say Finland 'making problems' with NATO accession

None of the five people Reuters spoke to sympathized with Finland's decision to give up its neutrality because of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, also a neighbor of Russia.

 Joint press point with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinisto

Finland becomes member of NATO

Finland's accession roughly doubles the length of the border that NATO shares with Russia and bolsters its eastern flank.

 NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks as Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto hands his nation's accession document to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a joining ceremony at the NATO foreign ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2023.

Finland's Prime Minister Marin concedes defeat as right-wing NCP wins election

 Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin