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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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What now for the Nordic NATO bids?
Turkey is forcing Finland and Sweden to keep knocking on NATO's door a bit longer.
Biden backs Sweden, Finland NATO bid
Although Turkey has doubled down on blocking the membership, Western leaders are confident things will move quickly.
Inside Europe 19.05.2022
Finland and Sweden join NATO, Turkey’s president raises objections, a conversation with Human Rights Watch, and a French film with a message. Also: Kalush Orchestra return to Ukraine after winning Eurovision, Ukrainian children struggle with the German school system, a new front opens up in the UK’s so-called “culture wars”, and pangolin diplomacy in the Czech Republic.
Knocking on Putin’s door: Is NATO really threatening Russia?
Sweden and Finland are set to join NATO. Is Russia right to feel more threatened than before?
Turkey stalls NATO talks on Finland, Sweden
Turkey has blocked discussions on Finland and Sweden's bids to join NATO, a diplomatic source told DW.
Finland and Sweden formally submit bids to join NATO
Two new prospective members of the 73-year-old NATO alliance have submitted their applications to join.
Finland's Russian trade on thin ice
With Finland and Sweden eyeing NATO membership, their economic ties with Russia will take a hit.
Finland approves NATO membership application
Finnish lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to join NATO after a parliamentary debate.
Turkey lists demands for Finland and Sweden bids
Turkey will support the two countries' NATO bids if they stop backing terrorists and lift export bans.
Finland officially seeks NATO membership
The move is a stark U-turn for the country, which held a more neutral stance on the alliance in the past.
Finland's ruling party backs NATO bid
The decision to join the defense alliance was already endorsed by Finland's president and prime minister.
Finland is saying 'nyet' to Russian leader Vladimir Putin
Konstantin Eggert
Finland's membership in NATO would be a slap in the face for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NATO membership reduces risk Swedish policy review finds
Joining the military alliance would have a "deterrent effect in northern Europe," Sweden's politicians say.
Finland's NATO bid 'better late than never': former PM Stubb
Finland will not be deterred by Russian threats from applying to join NATO, Finnish ex-Premier Alexander Stubb says.
Finland must join NATO 'without delay' its leaders say
Finnish leaders have called for the country to apply to join NATO amid increasing concerns over Russian aggression.
New challenges for NATO in the Baltic region?
As Finland and Sweden move closer to joining NATO, what does that mean for the alliance?
UK signs security pact with Sweden, Finland
The agreement comes as the two Nordic nations decide whether to join NATO.
Finland: Parliamentary group votes yes to NATO application
The defense committee in Finland's parliament said iit favors Helsinki's bid for NATO membership.
Scandinavian allies support Finnish, Swedish NATO bids
NATO's Scandinavian members will back Finland and Sweden if the two countries apply to join the alliance.
Germany to 'support' Finland, Sweden in NATO
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said Berlin would back Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance, if they apply.
Will Finland and Sweden join NATO?
Two new northern members? NATO would have no objections. The war in Ukraine has changed the security situation.
Finland, Sweden expect rapid domestic debate on joining NATO
Both neutral during the Cold War, the conflict in Ukraine has prompted Finland and Sweden to reconsider NATO membership.
Is NATO finally in Finland's future?
Finns are viewing their long border with Russia with new eyes, fearing Vladimir Putin is doing the same.
Is neutrality really an option for Ukraine?
Russia has demanded Ukraine rule out NATO. But even Europe's neutral countries are considering joining the alliance.
Inside Europe 24.03.2022
Finland weighs up the NATO option, Serbia’s not ready to cut ties with Russia yet, Russia’s financial troubles deepen, and journalists become targets. Also: a Ukrainian environmentalist makes a powerful plea for exiting fossil fuels, British seafarers react to a brutal mass sacking, Istanbul’s mayor taps citizen solidarity and Greek fishermen take matters into their own hands.
Finland's much-delayed nuclear plant launches
Nuclear reactor Olkiluoto 3 has gone online in Finland some 12 years behind schedule and on a massively inflated budget.
Are Sweden, Finland closer to joining NATO?
Sweden and Finland have stayed out of NATO due to a military nonalignment policy. But the Ukraine war has changed that.
Finland arrests 5 over far-right terror plot
This marks Finland’s first case of suspected far-right terrorism.
Euro 2022: Germany drawn in 'tough group'
Germany's women's national team have been drawn in Group B for the European Championships in England next July. Germany'
Finnish judges acquit Danish man of 1987 Baltic ferry murder
Known only as Herman H, he was accused of killing a German backpacker on a Baltic Sea ferry 34 year ago.
Aging Finland seeks to attract skilled immigrants
The "happiest country on earth" has a labor shortage and desperately needs immigrants, can it open up to them?
Euro 2020: Agony to ecstasy for Denmark, Finland fall short
Denmark have defied the odds to qualify for the last 16 with an inspired victory over Russia.
Ice hockey: Individual errors cost Germany against Finland
Germany's world championship gold medal hopes are over after a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Finland in Riga.
Could Russia hack German navy and NATO subs?
The newspaper Bild claims that German subs are navigating the globe with Russian hardware that could be open to hacking.
Lighten up: Who's easing coronavirus restrictions?
A number of European countries are easing coronavirus restrictions as of this week. But it's not good news everywhere.
Airline operations to become more sustainable
Airlines and manufacturers are investing in "sustainable aviation fuel."
Several EU nations announce travel restrictions
New rules are designed to prevent the spread of mutant COVID-19 variants.
Inside Europe 22.01.2021
Germany extends the COVID lockdown - Germany's governing CDU party chooses a new leader - Alexei Navalny releases 'Putin's palace' video - Brexit trade deal causes border delays and bureaucracy - The Dutch government resigns over a child benefits sandal - How COVID-19 impacts businesses in Rome - Finland plans to criminalize unsolicited sexting - Eco-tourism in Spain
Sweden aims to allow probe into ferry disaster
Sweden wants to lift a diving ban to re-examine why the ship sank.
Inside Europe 27.11.2020
Finland's coronavirus success - Germany's COVID-19 Christmas plans - Italian cafe corona ban • The UK plans to relax its restrictions over Christmas - Hungary prepares to test Russia's Sputnik V vaccine - Corona and mental health - Could the coronavirus crisis become a large-scale environmental crisis? - Was 2020 a lost year for Europe-Africa relations?
Hundreds stuck after Baltic ferry runs aground
Viking Grace's 429 passengers and crew spent an unexpected night aboard before tug boats arrived to pull them to shore.
Finland: A role model in dealing with the coronavirus?
Coronavirus infection rates in Finland are lower than in the rest of Europe. Why is the country coping so well?
Using dogs to sniff out COVID-19
Researchers in Finland are relying on dogs to help sniff out COVID-19.
Finland looks to criminalize unwanted sexting
Sending unsolicited sexual photos could earn you jail time, under a reform being debated in Finland's parliament.
Inside Europe 23.10.2020
A crackdown on radical extremism in France - Increasing support for Scottish independence - Polish academics say they’ll boycott the new education minister - An Italian restaurant cooks up a new scheme to stay in business - Are economic issues fuelling the war in Nagorno-Karabakh? - The ballot blues facing US expat voters - And in Madrid, golf provides relief from the coronavirus crisis.
Why aren't dogs being used to sniff out COVID-19?
Finnish researchers say canine experts can detect COVID-19 quickly and cheaply. So far, their skills aren't in demand.
Finnish Prime Minister leaves EU summit to self-isolate
The Finnish prime minister has left an EU summit as "a precautionary measure" after possible exposure to COVID-19.
Teenager takes over as Finland's PM for one day
A 16-year-old girl served as Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin for one day in order to promote girls' rights.
New restrictions in Europe as cases soar
European nations are trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with tougher measures across the continent.
Fresh protests over coal-fired Datteln power plant
Gemany's new coal-fed power plant Datteln 4 has drawn protests in Berlin and Finland, where its management originates.
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