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The President of Finland in Washington DC on the fourth day of his visit to the United States
President Niinistö spent the beginning of the week on the west coast of the United States in the state of Washington and in the San Francisco Bay area of California.
Right now: Sweden, Finland and Norway in security meeting at Harpsund
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson receives the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö. The countries’ defense and foreign ministers also participate. The focus of the meeting is security policy cooperation between the countries and support for Ukraine. Echoes Mats Eriksson comments on the press conference.
The President of Finland: It’s colder than the Cold War
“The climate of world politics today is colder than during the Cold War. Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine brought war to Europe,” President Sauli Niinistö said.
Finland and Sweden promise to join NATO together
HELSINKI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Ways to further strengthen cooperation between Finland and Sweden, especially on their path to membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), topped the agenda for talks held here by Sweden’s newly elected Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and her host and Finnish counterpart, Sanna Marin, on Friday. The two prime […]
MTV Undersecretary of State: No state funeral for Loir
There is no reason to give an artist a state funeral Vesa-Matti Loiricomment Timo Lankinenundersecretary of state in the State Council’s office for MTV. Iconic actor and musician Loiri died at the age of 77 last week. "Loir had a remarkable career as an artist. However, in my opinion, the criteria for awarding state funerals […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe must support Ukraine together
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the nations of Europe must stand together behind Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia "brutal war". "We must continue our support for Ukraine. We must be strong and we must be united," Marin said. The Prime Minister of Finland spoke on Monday at a press conference […]
Minister of Defence, the highest general speech on Finland’s security policy
Major decisions have been made in Finland’s security policy over the past six months, when the country has been planning to join NATO. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) estimates that Finland’s long-established NATO compatibility will help the country adapt to NATO membership. "You could say that we are fully compatible with NATO. We meet […]
Watch: Niinistö releases video with Biden after signing NATO documents
On Saturday afternoon, President Sauli Niinistö released a video that revealed part of the conversation between the President of Finland, US President Joe Biden and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday of last week. US President Biden signed the Nordic countries’ accession documents to NATO in Washington on Tuesday evening Finnish time, after a […]
Biden signs US support for Finland and Sweden’s NATO applications
Earlier this month, senators voted 95-1 for Finland and Sweden to join, giving the United States, 23rd out of 30 NATO countries, official support. “Just a few months ago, I welcomed the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Sweden to the White House to show the strong support of the United States for […]
Biden signs the ratification of US support to Finland, Sweden NATO offers
Washington [US]August 10 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed US ratification of bids by Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), moving a step closer in response to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine . President Biden said on Twitter, “Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger. Today I […]
President of Finland: NATO’s ratification process underway "faster than expected"
The President of Finland responds to the U.S. Senate’s ratification of Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership application Sauli Niinistö said Thursday that the process is moving quickly. With Senate ratification, the United States became the 23rd of NATO’s 30 member states to accept Nordic membership within a few months. On Wednesday, the Senate approved by […]
NATO chief: Finland and Sweden have the right to choose their own path
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg answered the Russian president Vladimir PutinComments on the possible increased military presence of NATO in Finland and Sweden at a press conference closing the Alliance’s Madrid Summit. "Finland and Sweden are independent countries and they have the right to choose their own path and join NATO. We have welcomed […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey on signing the NATO Accession Treaty
The President of Finland invited the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Anderssonvisited the White House and said he strongly supported their membership. “Their membership will strengthen NATO’s collective security and benefit the entire transatlantic alliance. I look forward to working with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, our allies and […]
The British F-35 will visit Finland next week
Two British Air Force F-35 fighters will visit Karelia Air Command next week, the Air Force said on Wednesday. The incoming squadron consists of two F-35B Lightning II fighters and about 60 people. The unit will visit the Rissala base from Tuesday to Thursday next week. The F-35 fighters participate in the daily training and […]
Russia’s Lavrov discusses Finland’s NATO search in a BBC interview
In an interview BBCLavrov denied that the NATO offers from Finland and Sweden were the result of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. "Finland and Sweden have been under Anglo-Saxon command for a long time as the European Union and NATO converge." he told the BBC. When asked if the Finnish and Swedish efforts at NATO failed […]
Prime Minister Marin demands that the privacy of his child be respected
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) on Thursday publicly appealed for respect for the privacy of his four-year-old child. Inside something TweetMarin wrote that she and her husband do not give permission to take pictures of her daughter or publish pictures of the child. "We hope this is respected. The child has the right to privacy […]
Stoltenberg: Settlement of a dispute between Turkey, Finland and Sweden "soon"
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg At a press conference on Thursday, NATO reiterated NATO’s continued negotiations with Turkey on the accession of Finland and Sweden to the alliance. The press conference followed a meeting of NATO Defense Ministers on Wednesday, which was also attended by the Finnish Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center). Mr […]
People with a foreign background vote less often in the Finnish elections
People with a foreign background are under-represented in Finnish politics, including voting, running for office and serving as an official, according to a report released by the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday. Municipal and provincial elections have the highest number of people with a foreign background, as immigrants have the broadest right to stand as […]
Finland will send more military equipment to NATO targets
Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Kaikkonen said, adding that the decision on what equipment to send was based on the needs of Ukraine and its military, The Hill reports. Support for Ukraine comes after Sweden and Finland apply for NATO membership, which Russia has strongly opposed. Their applications came after Russia threatened countries not […]
The President of Finland is in talks with the Prime Minister of NATO, the Prime Minister of Norway
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö meets with the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støreincluding a two-day discussion session starting Sunday night. According to the press release, the negotiations will take place in Kultaranta, the President’s summer residence in Southwest Finland. Topics for discussion at the Kultaranta Talks […]
The school ends in the summer, as the ceremonies celebrate the end of the school year in Finland
Schools across Finland will host the closing ceremony of the school year on Saturday, a tradition that was broken by the Covid pandemic last year and in 2020 in many parts of the country. At the event, hundreds of thousands of children and their families will attend their schools on special Saturday mornings to celebrate […]
Vanhanen: Finland is ready to continue the debate on its way to NATO
“The decision was based on a thorough analysis of the security environment and the democratic process. Applying for membership has received widespread public support. “ Vanhanen hoped that membership would be ratified without undue delay, and decided not to mention Turkey. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has accused Finland and Sweden of securing terrorists […]
See: Greta Thunberg donates prize money to the Sámi Youth Organization
The Finnish Sámi Youth Association (SSN) said it was surprised by the news that a Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg would donate € 30,000 in prize money to the organization. The prize money comes from the prize awarded to Thunberg by the Finnish removal service company Niemi Services Oy. "I am very honored to receive […]
US President Biden welcomes Sweden’s and Finland’s applications to NATO
Washington [US]May 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Sweden’s and Finland’s application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and said it was a significant day and that his government is giving “full, total, full support” to the decisions of the Nordic countries. After talks with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson […]
"The door to NATO is open" Biden tells Finland and Sweden that Turkey is blocking talks
President of the United States Joe Biden has said that the United States strongly supports the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO and describes both in NATO "strong democracies." Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson met at Biden’s White House on Thursday to discuss recent obstacles to their […]
President Niinistö will pay a state visit to Sweden
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö makes a state visit to Sweden on Tuesday and Wednesday with his wife Jenni Haukio. The visit began at 11 a.m. (EET) when the royal family welcomed the presidential couple to a ceremony outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace. The visit will come at a crucial time, as Finland and Sweden are expected […]
Senator McConnell: The United States could vote on Finland’s NATO application before August
On Monday, the leader of the Republican minority in the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell said he hoped the US Congress would vote on Finland’s NATO application "as soon as possible," and before lawmakers take a break in August. He said that Finland’s NATO application has strong mutual support, calling on the international organization "the most […]
NATO discusses membership in Finland, Sweden in Berlin
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI): NATO Foreign Ministers met in Berlin on Sunday to discuss Finland’s and Sweden’s possible membership application and to confirm NATO’s support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion. To the media via video link together with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Stoltenberg said that Sweden and Finland are NATO’s closest […]
The President of Finland says he is confused that Turkey opposes Helsinki’s NATO membership
Helsinki [Finland]May 15 (ANI / Sputnik): Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Sunday that he was confused by Ankara’s reaction to Helsinki’s intention to apply for NATO membership after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan assured him of supporting Finland’s accession to NATO in a telephone conversation about a month ago. On Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister […]
Finland is applying for NATO membership
Helsinki [Finland]May 15 (ANI): Finland announced on Sunday that it has agreed to join the alliance, a decision that is likely to disrupt Russia, at a time when the Ukraine conflict has been going on for more than two months and resulted in significant losses on both sides. This statement was made after the President […]
Biden supports NATO’s open door policy in a call with Swedish and Finnish leaders
This will happen when Finland and Sweden have started discussing the possibility of relinquishing long-term neutrality and joining NATO during the Russian military operation in Ukraine. “President Biden emphasized his support for NATO’s open door policy and the right of Finland and Sweden to decide on their own future, foreign policy and security arrangements,” the […]
Russia cuts off electricity from Finland; the industry group sees a NATO link
The Russian state-owned company RAO Nordic cut off all electricity exports to Finland at the beginning of Saturday. Russian electricity is no longer coming to Finland, as the Finnish state-owned electricity company Fortum had already suspended the import of electricity to Imatra at the eastern border. The state grid company Fingrid had also restricted the […]
President Niinistö intends to call Putin and discuss the changed situation
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö calls the President of Russia Vladimir Putin To discuss the changed situation after it was announced on Thursday that Finnish political leaders support the application to join NATO. Niinistö told his plans to the Swedish news agency TT in an interview published on Friday afternoon and said he wanted to address […]
Turkey may oppose Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO, Erdogan says
Turkey would not support the accession of Finland or Sweden to the NATO alliance, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday citing concerns about attendance "terrorists" in both countries. "We are following developments in Sweden and Finland, but we do not have positive views," Erdogan said and added this "The Scandinavian countries are inns […]
NATO Secretary General, President Niinistö, discusses Finland’s possible application process
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has announced its intention to hold remote negotiations with the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö on Thursday. Stoltenberg said that the discussion will focus on Finland’s possible application for membership and possible arrangements for the period between the submission of the application and its ratification. News agency Reuters reports […]
According to the President of Finland, Covid symptoms are fading and recovering from pneumonia at home
Finnish President Sauli NiinistöLast week, those who were diagnosed with Covid-19 were discharged from Helsinki Hospital on Wednesday after a stay of almost two days. He said his Covid symptoms had decreased, but he was now dealing with a pneumonia case. The 73-year-old president spoke about the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday. "Covid […]
Finnish leaders wish Macron victory in French presidential election
Finland’s political leaders have welcomed Emmanuel Macronvictory from the far right Marine Le Pen In the French presidential election on Sunday night. Tweet in French, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö wrote that relations between Finland and France are "excellent". "I am convinced that our bilateral, European and international cooperation will continue to deepen in the […]
Former President Halonen: Optimism about Russia was justified
"The reason why I was very positive, and I think for a good reason, was that Russia joined the Council of Europe in 1996." Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen told Yle. Halonen served as President of Finland for two terms, 2000-2012. At that time, Russia accepted the Council’s principles on democracy, human rights and […]
The President of Finland will discuss the new membership process with the NATO Chief
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said he and the NATO secretary general on Monday Jens Stoltenberg discussed "principles and procedures" admission of new members of the military alliance. Niinistö said on Facebook on Tuesday that Finland’s security must be further strengthened and that all possibilities and prospects must be explored. "For this purpose during [Monday's] The […]
The President of Finland will travel to London "important" Ukraine Summit
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö will travel to London on Monday at the invitation of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) two-day summit. The UK-led JEF is a framework for multilateral defense co-operation that also includes the five Nordic countries, the three Baltic countries and the Netherlands. A opinion The President’s Office […]
Niinistö and Zelensky talk about Finland’s support for Ukraine
Sauli Niinistö spoke with Ukraine on Friday Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone, the Office of the President of the Republic says. According to Niinistö’s office, the duo discussed the war in Ukraine and Finland’s aid and support to the country. The need for the safe evacuation of civilians and the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power […]
Friday’s newspapers: Putin-Niinistö, war worries, Hanko real estate and Western companies in Russia
In the background of the war in Ukraine, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) are dealing diplomatically on two fronts. Niinistö will call the Russian president on Friday Vladimir Putinwhile Marin is in Paris for an “informal” EU Council summit. The director of the Foreign Policy Institute speaks to […]
The Prime Ministers of Sweden and Finland are silent on NATO’s plans
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) and his Swedish counterpart, Magdalena Anderssonsaid on Saturday its country was deepening its co-operation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to the press in Helsinki, the prime ministers said that public opinion about NATO membership was changing in both countries. The prime ministers did not comment on […]
Finland buys Israeli air defense weapons
Finland is working to strengthen its air defense capabilities and is currently choosing between two Israeli ground-based missile systems. Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Systems are two ongoing manufacturers. The government has not disclosed the price tag for the deal. The Minister of Defense will perform on Yle’s Ykkösaamu program on Saturday Antti Kaikkonen […]
The Swedish Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, will visit Finland on Saturday
The Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson and the Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist will visit Finland on Saturday, March 5, says the Office of the President of the Republic on Friday night. Andersson and Hultqvist meet with the President of Finland Sauli NiinistöPrime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and the Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen […]
Foreign expert: Finns have misunderstood NATO
President of the United States Joe Biden hosts the President of Finland Sauli NiinistöAt the White House on Friday at 9.30 pm Finnish time to discuss security and defense issues behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The face-to-face meeting in Washington DC is significant, as Biden has not met with other heads of state since the […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finns and Russia, changed relationship, spring in the air
In its article, Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s largest circulation magazine, critically analyzes "long cherished" the belief of Finns that they have a "special understanding" Russian way of thinking. According to the HS, this assumption dates back to the period from 1809 to 1917, when Finland was the Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, when the Finns […]
Finland is sending helmets to Ukraine, but is also joining the EU’s proposal to finance weapons
Finland promised material assistance to Ukraine on Sunday, but also joined the EU’s efforts to establish it. Finland announced that it would send 2,000 bulletproof vests, 2,000 composite helmets, 100 pairs and equipment to two first aid stations to Ukraine. "Hopefully we’ll get help out tomorrow [Monday]," Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) said. The […]
The President will meet with party leaders from Ukraine and security
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. has discussed the situation in Ukraine with leaders of parliamentary parties, the presidential office said Monday. The President briefed the party chairmen on his views on the current global political conflict, the demands of both Ukraine and Russia, and the various options for resolving the situation. The office noted that Niinistö […]
President of Russia: How do you react to behavior from another planet?
The President of Finland spoke at a security conference in Munich on Saturday Sauli Niinistö drew similarities between the events in Ukraine and the Soviet Union’s efforts to destabilize Finnish society in the run-up to the Winter War. "Stalin thought he was disintegrating the nation, and it is easy to attack Finland. The exact opposite […]
Sanctions against Western Russia could harm Finland, Halla-aho says
Jussi Halla-aho The new chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs (Finns) told Yle on Saturday that Finland is aware of the economic consequences of the attack on Ukraine. To prevent Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the West is threatening new economic sanctions against Moscow. Finland is likely to experience the impact of such measures, […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finland’s relations with Russia, rising prices and grocery competition
As the increase in Russian troops continues near Ukraine, the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö has appeared in international publications over the weekend as a person with a special understanding of Russian affairs Vladimir Putinreports Helsingin sanomat newspaper. In addition to Germany Der Spiegel and Sweden Dagens Nyheter, New York Times stated on Sunday that […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Banknotes from Russia, banking service and bad Olympic snow
This week’s written communication from Russia has been a traumatic experience for Finns, and there has been much more coverage in the Finnish media than in other countries that have received similar letters. To sum up: On Monday, Russia sent a list of security policy requirements to several EU and NATO countries and asked them […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Russian media mouth, dry January and contract for students
Russia is less than excited about NATO’s ability to expand its northwestern border. However, Russian media have criticized Finland and Sweden for rethinking the issue of NATO membership, writes Helsingin sanomat newspaper. Some Russian commentators have said that Russia’s actions drove Finland into NATO’s arms, while others have suggested that Finland should not act as […]
Former NATO Secretary General: "Finland and Sweden could become members overnight"
Former NATO Secretary General in an interview with Yle on Saturday Anders Fogh Rasmussen discussed last week talks between Russian, European and US officials aimed at easing tensions around Ukraine "In practice, Russia is demanding a veto over NATO enlargement. NATO’s doors will remain open, and we do not want to Vladimir Putin serve as […]
The President of Finland says that Russian proposals to NATO challenge European security
Helsinki [Finland]January 1 (ANI / Sputnik): Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Saturday that Europe should not just listen to Russia and NATO discussing a new security architecture for Europe, which he said was in conflict with the current system. “We must … be careful about what is being talked about and with whom. Many […]
Tensions between Russia and the United States also affect Finland, the president says
President Sauli Niinistö in his traditional New Year’s speech, he highlighted four key themes: Covid, security policy, climate change, and youth well-being. In his speech, Niinistö emphasized the importance of different opinions in a democracy, but warned of the dangers of strong disagreement. "In the spring of 2020, the virus appeared as a common enemy […]
Former President Ahtisaari confirmed another positive Covid diagnosis
Former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari According to the Office of the President, the Covid test is positive for the second time. The infection was confirmed on Wednesday, December 29th. A press release said that Ahtisaari is well off the circumstances, but he is in hospital. The 84-year-old former president was diagnosed with Covid earlier […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Niinistö-Biden debates, third priorities, gender pay gap
Helsinki afternoon newspaper Evening News is one of the newspapers telling the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the President of the United States Joe Biden had a phone conversation on Monday. The White House website said leaders had shared concerns about the situation in Ukraine. Biden also praised Finland’s decision to choose American-made F-35 […]
Sweden’s first female prime minister to visit Finland
The new Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson will visit Finland on Wednesday at the invitation of the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP). The official visit is Andersson’s first trip abroad as Prime Minister and maintains the tradition that the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden will meet soon after taking office. Marin’s first trip […]
Bayer receives the President of Finland’s award for long-term investment
The President of the Republic’s Internationalization Award is presented annually to internationally successful companies or cooperatives. It has now been awarded to a non-Finnish company for the first time in a new category. The main criteria were sustainable operations in Finland and generating economic value for the country. Recipient Bayer in Finland has focused much […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Unvaccinated most at risk, law-breaking reforms and opinion polls suggest Russians love Finland
Evening paper Evening paper quotes HUS’s chief physician Asko Järvinen noted that the risk of coronavirus infection in those currently unvaccinated is higher than ever, and he called for strict restrictions on people who have not yet taken the vaccine. However, speaking on Monday, Järvinen pointed out that the biggest factor in the development of […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Wolt sold, tax day, Niinistö in Belarus
Finland has a tax date when all tax data for 2020 will be published. The magazines are, as always, full of tax-related stories, but one big business news is also on the news list on Wednesday: the takeover of courier company Wolt from American rival DoorDash. Helsingin sanomat newspaper says the deal is worth seven […]
President of Finland at COP26: "Climate change is advancing and cannot continue"
President Sauli Niinistö and the Finnish delegation arrived at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, UK, on Monday, and the president is due to issue a national statement on Tuesday. The conference will bring together leaders and decision-makers from around the world to accelerate the achievement of the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate […]
Niinistö at the UN Climate Summit: "If we lose the Arctic, we will lose the planet"
Speech by the President of Finland at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, on Tuesday Sauli Niinistö said that after more than 40 years of debate on climate change, the world must act now. "We have reached a point where we need to exceed our goals and promises. Change may seem incomprehensible, […]
Thursday’s papers: Children vaccinated, Holocaust denier apologizes, football Cliffhanger
The possibility that Finland will start introducing coronavirus vaccines for children aged 5-11 before the end of this year has taken a big step forward, by to the most widespread Helsingin Sanomat. The latest developments follow reports From the U.S., a panel of experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the benefits […]
Haavisto will meet the Russian Foreign Minister when Finland enters the Euro-Arctic Presidency
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) meets his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday at the Barents Euro-Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø, northern Norway. Haavisto talks to Lavrov just after meeting with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg days earlier in Helsinki. Also on Monday, Lavrov met with Norway’s new foreign minister. […]
Åland is celebrating the 100th anniversary of demilitarization
The 1921 Åland Agreement remains an important agreement to ensure stability in the Baltic Sea region, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö said on Wednesday at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Åland Non-Fortress and Neutralization Treaty. "The Åland Islands Agreement is a stabilizing force for peace in the Åland Islands. It is not […]
The President of Finland isolates himself due to exposure to covid-19
HELSINKI, October 14 (Xinhua) – Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will isolate himself due to exposure to covid-19, the president’s office said on Thursday. Niinisto “had a discussion” with Latvian President Egils Levits at an event in Malmö, Sweden on Wednesday. Levits later tested positive for COVID-19, the president’s office said in a press release. “As […]
Oscar, teenage president and Dubai Expo: Finland in the world press
Sony Classics has secured the rights to the film for release in the United States. Finland has not submitted an Oscar-winning international film since then Aki Kaurismäki A man without a past in 2002. Finnish teenager Nella Salminen rose to the headlines this week when he took on the role of one day President of […]
President Niinistö warns Finland of the soft line on security measures
President Sauli Niinistö says that Finland must ensure that its responses to security threats are consistent with the other Nordic countries, and it must avoid a softer line. Speaking at a seminar celebrating FIIA’s 60th anniversary, Niinistö said states have pursued their own interests in response to the Covid pandemic and refugee crises. "If others […]
Climate activists will start a ten-day demonstration in central Helsinki
Climate man organized by the Finnish branch of the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion, Elopkapina, began on Wednesday evening on Helsinki ‘s main street, Mannerheimintie. “August Rebellion” or Autumn Rebellion, calls on the Finnish government to declare a climate and environmental emergency and to create binding legislation to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, ten years […]
The President of Finland demands global responsibility in the UN General Assembly
The President of Finland will address the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday Sauli Niinistö raised issues such as climate change, women’s rights and the Covid pandemic. At the beginning of his speech, the President of Finland referred to the report of the UN Secretary General António Guterres noting that "in our greatest […]
Former President Ahtisaari will retire from public life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari has withdrawn from all public commitment since the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. On Thursday, the Office of the President of the Republic issued a statement on Ahtisaari’s retirement. "President Martti Ahtisaari suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and due to memory impairment he is treated at home and sometimes in a […]
The President of Finland demands easier deployment of troops
Sauli Niinistö on saturday, finland was able to make a historic decision to send armed personnel to afghanistan to support evacuation efforts in kabul. But according to Niinistö, it is easier for Finland to send troops to operations led by other countries than to send military personnel to help its own citizens. Niinistö called for […]
The President of Finland calls for the facilitation of sending troops abroad
Sauli Niinistö on saturday, finland was able to make a historic decision to send armed personnel to afghanistan to support evacuation efforts in kabul. But according to Niinistö, it is easier for Finland to send troops to operations led by other countries than to send military personnel to help its own citizens. Niinistö called for […]
Niinistö: The Russia-US summit is unlikely to help the Navalny situation
President Sauli Niinistö expressed some optimism about the effort to warm up U.S.-Russia relations, but was not convinced of concrete progress. "The fact that the meeting was held is in itself progress," Niinistö said commenting on the U.S. president’s meeting Joe Biden and the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin In Geneva on Wednesday. Speaking to […]
Iltalehti: Sanna Marin pays for her family’s breakfast with taxpayers’ money
While an advantage has been offered to all previous premieres, in addition to Marin only Paavo Lipponen (Prime Minister 1995-2003) Mari Kiviniemi (2010-2011) and Jyrki Katainen (2011–2014) have used it in this century. According to Iltalehti, Marini’s household has used the service more than any other resident of Kesäranta. In addition, purchase receipts are hidden […]
Sauli Niinistö honors 29 mothers on Mother’s Day
On this Mother’s Day, the President of Finland recognized 29 deserving mothers – an annual tradition that dates back 75 years. Niinistö, the father of a 72-year-old infant, took over Twitter Sunday morning to congratulate mothers. The President’s official Mother’s Day greeting emphasized the roles of mothers in society. "Each of you has earned our […]
President of Finland: Decision to postpone the elections "understandable"
According to President Sauli Niinistö, the decision to postpone Finland’s upcoming local elections due to coronavirus problems was not problematic and understandable. On Saturday, the Ministry of Justice announced that the municipal elections scheduled for April 18 will be postponed to June 13. Eight of the nine parliamentary parties agreed to delay the elections, and […]
Niinistö will meet with Tikhanovskaya, the leader of the Belarusian opposition
Leader of the Belarusian opposition Svetlana Tikhanovskaya meets the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö In Helsinki on Tuesday. Tikhanovskaya speaks at a discussion on Belarus at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) streaming starts Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. local time. The director of FIIA will also speak at the event Mika Aaltola and MP […]
The statements of the Prime Minister and President of Finland raise questions about the conduct of foreign policy
Read more: President of Finland, Prime Minister demands immediate release of Navalny (19 January 2021) Sanna Marin demands immediate release of Navalny (January 18, 2021) “It must also be acknowledged that there are no legal grounds to arrest him in custody,” he told the daily on Monday. Strong, quick and unified statements aroused praise, was […]
The Restoration Act: How Finland restored the ancient remains of the Indians, which were taken over by a Swedish scientist more than a century later
The story began when Gustaf Nordenskiölda young Swedish geologist and a researcher of Finnish-Swedish origin arrived in the Mesa Verde area in search of significant cultural history and medicine for tuberculosis. Nordenskiöld possibly made the first scientific excavations in the area. His key research and documentation, particularly on the rock dwellings in Mesa Verde, proved […]
Niinistö: Biden’s election marks the “return of the United States” to the table in the international community
Congratulations to the President-elect of the United States Joe Biden and the Vice-Chairman Kamala Harris their election, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö held a press conference on Sunday to present its views on the change in U.S. administration. Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Palace, Niinistö predicted that Biden’s term would represent Washington "return to […]
Friday Magazines: Masks and ID Cards, Cannabis Cultivation, First Snow
Do you need to remove the protective face mask when shopping at an alcohol retailer? What about mail? Helsinki tabloid reader Iltalehti asked these questions the recommendations for the use of the mask and the paper asked both the state trader Alko and Posti-post what their practice is now. So, if a customer has a […]
President Niinistö demands "clarity" About the poisoning of Navalny
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö says it is “shocking” that a chemical weapon had apparently been used against a Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. "The news of the German government today about Alexei Navalny is worrying," Niinistö wrote in a statement released on Wednesday. "The use of a chemical weapon is shocking. It is important for […]
The Jokers will go to Minsk for the opening of the series amid the political crisis in Belarus
The Helsinki professional team Jokerit has decided to continue starting the series with the Minsk Dinamo match on Thursday in Belarus. This has raised eyebrows as the Eastern European state is in the midst of a political crisis and large-scale demonstrations. Belarus held presidential elections on 9 August. The official counting showed that the president […]
