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politics8 days ago
NATO eastern flank countries expand border defenses and raise defense spending
Finland, Poland and Lithuania are expanding fortifications, reserves and weapons purchases along their borders with Russia. The effort comes as President Trump questions NATO's Article 5 guarantee and European allies weigh greater self-reliance.
rt.comfinance29 days ago
Swedish Defense Commission says Russia-NATO conflict possible
Sweden's Defense Commission stated in a report issued Friday that an armed attack on Sweden or its NATO allies cannot be ruled out. The commission called for faster military and civil defense upgrades. Finland's defense minister separately described Russian military activity near…
news.google.compolitics31 days ago
Russia and NATO Both Expand Military Infrastructure Near Finland Border
Satellite imagery shows new Russian barracks and ammunition storage along the Finnish border. NATO stood up a Swedish-led force in Finland and Sweden on June 6.
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ESPNsports42 days agoUpdated
Finland Edges Switzerland 1-0 in OT to Capture 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship
Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime for Finland's fifth world title. The final took place May 31 in Zurich.
The Japan Timesbusiness43 days ago
Finland Prepares to Begin Permanent Burial of Spent Nuclear Fuel at Onkalo Repository
The Onkalo geological repository in Eurajoki, Finland, is nearly ready to begin permanent underground storage of radioactive spent nuclear fuel. The facility, blasted into 1.9 billion-year-old bedrock, is expected to be the world's first of its kind.
ESPNworld44 days ago
Finland Beats Canada 4-2 to Reach Ice Hockey World Championship Final
Finland advanced to Sunday's final against Switzerland after a 4-2 semifinal victory over Canada on May 30, 2026, in Zurich. Canada will face Norway for the bronze medal on May 31.
ESPNworld44 days ago
Finland beats Canada 4-2 in IIHF World Championship semifinal to reach final
Finland upset Canada 4-2 in a semifinal on May 30, 2026, advancing to face Switzerland in the final. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
sportsnet.caworld44 days ago
Finland Advances to Ice Hockey World Championship Final After 4-2 Semifinal Win Over Canada
Finland upset Canada in the semifinal on May 30, 2026, and will face Switzerland for the title. Canada will play Norway for bronze on May 31.
nbcnews.compolitics45 days ago
Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Jets Depart for Finland
Four F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 left Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, for Finland. Two U.S. Air Force KC-46A tankers provided aerial refueling support during the flight.
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tass.compolitics46 days ago
Finnish Troops Conduct Drills at NATO Exercise Saber Strike 26
Soldiers from the Kainuu Brigade trained near an armored transport vehicle at the Vuosanka Training Area in Kuhmo, Eastern Finland, on May 27, 2026. The activity formed part of the NATO exercise Saber Strike 26.
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wwd.comworld57 days ago
Marimekko Marks 75 Years of Bold Finnish Design
Marimekko has produced fabrics, housewares and fashions featuring bold graphics for 75 years. The company is based in Finland and exports its colorful designs worldwide.
politics58 days ago
Finland Highlights Arctic Defense Spending as NATO Faces U.S. Pressure
Finnish officials say their country already meets high defense spending levels before joining NATO. The statements come as the Trump administration questions European contributions to the alliance.
Al Jazeeraworld59 days ago
Finland Ends Drone Alert After Scrambling Fighter Jets Over Helsinki
Finnish authorities stood down defence forces on May 15, 2026 after an alarm over suspected drone activity in airspace near Helsinki. Fighter jets were scrambled, the capital’s airport was closed for three hours, and residents in the Uusimaa region were told to stay indoors. Offi…
Washington Examinerpolitics61 days ago
Finnish Company Sensofusion Develops Containerized System to Mass-Produce Interceptor Drones
Sensofusion's container-sized Tactical Drone Factory allows three personnel to produce 50 interceptor drones per day using 3D printers and proprietary software. The system, which ships by the end of Q2, includes materials for 2,000 drones and an AI client for resupply. It respond…
upstract.comtechnology68 days ago
Finnish AI Lab QuTwo Raises €25 Million in Angel Round at €325 Million Valuation
QuTwo, a Finnish AI lab founded by Peter Sarlin, has secured €25 million in an angel round, valuing the company at €325 million. The funding supports its QuTwo OS product for directing tasks across classical, quantum, and hybrid computing architectures. The company has already li…