Tag: Finland
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With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe’s largest civil defense exercise since WWII
In a civil defense shelter hewn into rock, behind doors designed to withstand a nuclear or biological attack, two Finnish conscripts wearing hazmat suits and breathing ... -
Fans celebrate the 80th birthday of the Moomins
The Moomins, Finland’s most lovable literary cartoon family, are celebrating their 80th birthday this year. The chubby, white, hippopotamus-like characters have captivated readers worldwide since author ... -
Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer
Voters in Finland elected a new president yesterday at an unprecedented time for the Nordic nation that is now a NATO member with its eastern border ... -
Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland
Finland’s much-delayed and costly new nuclear reactor, Europe’s most powerful by production capacity, has completed a test phase lasting over a year and started regular output, ... -
NATO member Finland breaks ground on Russia border fence
The construction of barbed-wired fence along Finland’s long border with Russia – primarily meant to curb illegal migration – has broken ground near the southeastern town ... -
Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war
Finland joined the NATO military alliance yesterday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe’s post-Cold War security landscape ... -
Finland joins NATO, military alliance chief says
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday Finland will become the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance today, prompting a warning from Russia that it ...
