Denmark to start conscripting women for military service

By admin March 14, 2024 No comment

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Denmark has announced significant reforms to its military, including extending conscription to women for the first time and increasing the standard service duration. This decision is part of a plan to bolster its defense capabilities and align with NATO targets amid heightened tensions in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Prime Minister Mette

Conservative ex-PM Alexander Stubb elected Finland president

By admin February 12, 2024 No comment

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In Finland’s recent presidential election, Alexander Stubb, the conservative former Prime Minister, emerged victorious with 51.6% of the vote, defeating his Green Party opponent Pekka Haavisto, the former foreign minister, who garnered 48.4%. Stubb’s win marks a significant moment for Finland as it is the first election since the country joined the NATO

Swedish snow chaos leaves 1,000 vehicles trapped on main E22 road

By admin January 4, 2024 No comment

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Over 1,000 individuals who found themselves trapped in heavy snow for more than 24 hours on the main E22 road in southern Sweden have been successfully evacuated, as announced by Swedish authorities. The rescue operation involved a coordinated effort of snow ploughs and emergency teams working through the night to free people stranded in their […]

Russia luring migrants from Finnish border for war in Ukraine

By admin December 8, 2023 No comment

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Russia has been recruiting foreign migrants detained at its border with Finland for military service in Ukraine, as evidenced by several cases reported by the BBC. This practice involves coercing individuals in pre-deportation detention centers to sign contracts for army service. While this tactic is not new, the numbers increased significantly as foreign migrants arrived

Finland to close entire Russian border after migrant surge

By admin November 29, 2023 No comment

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Finland has decided to close the majority of its border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of actively aiding migrants in their entry into the country. With seven out of eight road posts already closed due to a notable increase in crossings, the last remaining crossing, situated in the Arctic Circle, is set to be shut […]

Finland Alleges Russia’s Involvement in Facilitating Unauthorized Migrant Crossings

By admin November 15, 2023 No comment

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Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has accused Russia of aiding migrants in entering Finland illegally, alleging that some have received assistance from Russian border guards. The number of unauthorized crossings has increased this week, with around 89 incidents recorded in two days, compared to 91 in the preceding four months. Finnish officials reveal that migrants, […]

Putin denies Russia behind Finland gas pipeline damage

By admin October 14, 2023 No comment

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Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed accusations that Russia was responsible for the recent damage to the Baltic-connector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia. Finnish officials, however, suspect external interference and possible Russian involvement. Estonia’s Defense Minister also suggested that the damage was caused by more than just normal means.

Nato’s border with Russia doubles as Finland joins

By admin April 4, 2023 No comment

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As Finland becomes the Western alliance’s 31st member, the Finnish flag will be raised at the Nato headquarters in Brussels. Sauli Niinisto, the president of Finland, and the secretary of state of the United States will attend a ceremony to officially join NATO. The addition of Finland is a blow for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who […]

Sanna Marin defeated by Finland’s conservatives in tight race

By admin April 3, 2023 No comment

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In a closely contested three-way election, Finland’s conservative leader Petteri Orpo defeated the center-left of prime minister Sanna Marin. “We got the biggest mandate,” said the leader of the National Coalition Party, after a dramatic night in which the result gradually swung away from Ms Marin’s Social Democrats. Prior to the center-left

Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival

By admin April 2, 2023 No comment

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Finns are voting in an election that is seen as a close battle between the center-left of Prime Minister Sanna Marin and right-wing populists, conservatives, and others. Even though Finland has the longest border with Russia and is just a few days away from joining NATO, the conflict in the Ukraine has had minimal effect […]