Tag: Prime Minister of Finland
Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine
Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]
Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister Maria Ohisalo are visiting Kyiv
The Prime Minister of Finland and the Minister of the Environment visited Ukraine on Friday.
Prime Minister of Finland: “We have to make sure that the Ukrainians win”
Prime Minister Marin said that Finland joins NATO to avoid war.
The Prime Minister of Finland is leaving for an official trip to New Zealand, Australia
Next week’s trip is the first time that the Prime Minister of Finland makes an official visit to the Australian continent.
Former Prime Minister of Finland Stubb admits that he made mistakes regarding Russia
“The basic idea was that if you start integrating economies, if you start integrating institutions and cultures, it creates path dependence, which then makes rogue behavior or illegal or aggressive behavior impossible,” he describes the prevailing thinking in many ways. from Europe. “We were, to put it mildly, naive with Russia. Russia is a great […]
Marin: It is important for Finland and Sweden to join NATO together
The Prime Minister of Finland answered questions from the media that Turkey might ratify Finland’s NATO membership, but not Sweden’s.
The Prime Minister of Finland supports the partial fencing of the Russian border
He said that the matter might require the unanimous support of MPs, but he hoped that a decision could be made quickly.
The Prime Minister of Finland announced that he was ready for a drug test, when the party video sparked a debate
He defended himself by saying that his “raucous” partying was not due to drugs. The scandal erupted after some media outlets claimed one of the clips was slang for cocaine, while others said it was more likely to refer to booze. The prime minister claimed that he had only drunk alcohol, and there was no […]
Thursday’s papers: Party premiere, survey popularity and floating power plants
Videos of the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin the celebration started spreading on social media on Wednesday, Evening newspaper reports. The newspaper said it would publish clips of the videos under the name "the prime minister appearing in the videos gives them social weight." In the video, the revelers perform at the premiere, sing, […]
Wednesday’s papers: Russia’s travel tent, Sanna Marini’s appeal and the thunder of the heat wave
Finland’s decision to significantly reduce the number of tourist visas granted to Russian citizens has caused confusion on the streets of St. Petersburg. Hufvudstadsbladet. Residents of the city told the Swedish-language daily that they found it difficult to understand why the war in Ukraine limited the ability of civilians to travel. HBL met a middle-class […]
Flow Festival returns to Helsinki bigger than ever before
Flow Festival gathered both domestic and international top artists in Helsinki’s Suvilahti. The sold-out festival gathered a record number of 90,000 participants to enjoy the unique atmosphere during the three festival days. Main stage: The main stage of Flow Festival was located in the heart of the festival area, where most of the main artists […]
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 […]
Helsinki will host the final of the European Super Cup
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium will host the European Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night. The event was the first time the final was held in Finland. The Super Cup is an annual playoff between the winners of the two biggest club competitions in European football. UEFA Champions League and […]
Prime Minister of Finland: EU should restrict Russian tourism
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has demanded an EU-wide decision to limit the access of Russian tourists to the Schengen countries. The Prime Minister commented for the first time on an issue that has been discussed a lot in Finland in recent weeks. “It is not right that while Russia is waging an aggressive, brutal […]
Uber Leaks: The lobbyist offered the former Prime Minister of Finland positions in top companies
Alexander Stubb (NCP) and his close aides met representatives of ride-hailing company Uber several times between 2015 and 2016, when Stubb served as prime minister and finance minister, according to leaked documents seen by Yle’s investigative unit MOT. Yle reported on Monday that the files shared by Uber were leaked International Consortium of Investigative Journalists […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Angry Ankara, the museum money pit and the lines behind
Swedish daily Hufvudsbladet covers the article on Caretaker Turkey threatened to postpone Finland’s NATO membership for more than a year. Concerns are growing that Turkey could continue to postpone Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to NATO until the Madrid summit in late June. Turkey has stated that its biggest drawback towards Finland and Sweden is that […]
The Prime Minister of Finland passed the positive Covid-19 test
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (On SDP) is Covid-19, he announced on a tweet Wednesday morning. Marin said he took the Covid home test after his temperature went up on Tuesday night and the result returned positive. "The symptoms are mild and I’m fine," Marin said, adding that she often does home tests […]
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 […]
Finland and Sweden should stop "wasting NATO time"a Turkish politician tells a Swedish newspaper
Turkey’s demands for Finland and Sweden to join NATO remain unchanged and not negotiable, Adviser to the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told the Swedish Dagens Nyheter email interview. "It is not right that Finland and Sweden are wasting NATO time at this critical moment." Fahrettin Altun wrote in response to questions from […]
The President and Prime Minister of Finland comment on NATO
Russia’s northern neighbor will seek membership in the US-led military bloc President Sauli Niinisto and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin made a joint statement on Thursday morning, reaffirming their nation’s desire to join NATO. The country refrained from requesting membership during the Cold War, but made a complete U-turn after the Russian attack on Ukraine […]
Joint statement by the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister on Finland’s NATO membership
Now that the time for decision-making is approaching, we are also presenting our equal views to parliamentary groups and parties for information. NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defense alliance. Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still […]
Prime Minister Modi invites Nordic companies to invest in the Sagarmala project
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Nordic companies to invest in the blue economy, including the Sagarmala project, and asked the Nordic countries’ state wealth funds to invest in India. As part of the Sagarmala program, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of approximately 5.48 lakh crore Rs […]
Russia’s Medvedev warns of Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership
Former President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev has warned that Russia must strengthen its defense in the Baltic Sea region, including through nuclear weapons, if Finland and Sweden join NATO. News agency Reuters reported Medvedev said Russia must strengthen its land, naval and air forces in the Baltic Sea to restore military balance if the two […]
Marin: NATO’s decision will happen "within weeks rather than months"
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) has said that Finland will make a decision on joining NATO within weeks. "I do not give any timetable [for] when we make our decisions. But I think it will happen pretty quickly. In weeks, not months," Marin said in a joint press conference with the Swedish […]
Director of Amnesty Finland: "Horrible" The murders of Ukrainian civilians are most likely a matter of war crimes
Images of dozens of bodies scattered on the streets of Buchan, Ukraine, sparked rage around the world over the weekend and further raised suspicions that Russia had committed war crimes during its deadly attack, now in its fifth week. Director of the human rights organization Amnesty Finland Frank Johanssontold Svenska Yle that Buchan ‘s horrific […]
Finland’s possible NATO bid will steer the debate on nuclear weapons
Finland’s ongoing political debate on joining NATO has turned to the issue of nuclear weapons and warfare. On Saturday, the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) said that all possible applications to join NATO must be made before the summer. Central to NATO’s collective defense are nuclear weapons designed to raise stakes for any […]
Former NATO Secretary General: "Finland and Sweden could join NATO overnight"
Anders Fogh RasmussenRussia, which led NATO in 2009-2014, is asking Finland to join the military alliance now that Russia is focusing on Ukraine. The applications of Finns and Swedes to NATO would also send a strong message Vladimir PutinAccording to Fogh Rasmussen in an interview with Radio Free Europe. "NATO is ready to accept both […]
Finnish Prime Minister Marin: New sanctions coming, consensus sought on NATO issue
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) met with a question-and-answer session of political journalists on Wednesday to describe the current situation in Ukraine "extremely worrying". He told reporters that new EU sanctions against Russia are coming and loopholes in existing sanctions are being looked at. In the coming months, the economic impact of […]
Finland outlines plans to increase defense co-operation after the meetings between the United States and Sweden
“[The long-standing co-operation in the sector of defence and security policy] will be further developed, ”he commented at the Finnish Embassy in Washington. “Without now organizing all the proposals and initiatives to be discussed, we will embark on a clear process to increase defense and security cooperation.” “Finland has clearly pushed towards close co-operation with […]
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 […]
Friday’s newspapers: EU sanctions, anti-war demonstrations, child protection
Various papers e.g. Helsingin sanomat newspaper (HS) and Hufvudstadsbladet (HBL) reports on the EU’s drastic retaliation against the Russian economy and its access to technological equipment. The measures were decided at the summit on Thursday night. According to the bloc’s leaders, the sanctions imposed by the EU on Russia are harsh and are likely to […]
Foreign Minister: Finland will participate in the NATO Virtual Summit
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) confirmed on Thursday that Finland and Sweden will take part in a NATO virtual summit on the situation in Ukraine on Friday. "The participation of Finland and Sweden in the NATO meeting is important e.g. Due to the situation in the Baltic Sea region." Haavisto said. […]
YLE: The Prime Minister of Finland is ready to consider allowing the export of defense equipment to Ukraine
He added that issues related to the export of defense equipment will be discussed at joint meetings of the President and the Committee on Foreign and Security Policy. The European Union announced on Wednesday first round of sanctions targeted at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions, officials saidare the first step in punishing the 351 Russian […]
Halla-aho: Sanctions imposed on Russia "ineffective"
The economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and the EU are not effective, says the chairman of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee. Jussi Halla-aho (Finnish people). Halla-aho told Yle Radio 1 on Wednesday morning that the sanctions will affect the country’s economy and the daily lives of Russian citizens, but will not […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Ukrainian update, sports sanctions, frozen penis
The escalating security situation in Ukraine continues to dominate Finland’s news headlines. Tampere-based Aamulehti reports that the U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has canceled its planned meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrovwhile Turku-based Turku Sanomat write that EU foreign ministers have reached a consensus on sanctions against Russia. In the meantime, Helsingin […]
Marin: Finland re-evaluates Rosatom-supported nuclear project
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said on Tuesday that it supports a new risk analysis of Fennovoima ‘s nuclear power project as the situation between Russia and Ukraine escalates. The project is partly owned by Russian companies, and experts have warned it could boost Russia’s nuclear weapons production. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika […]
Haavisto: Every day without an attack is a victory for diplomacy
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) has said that recent meetings between German and Russian leaders show that continuing tensions in Ukraine could continue to be resolved through diplomatic means. The security situation in the region remains tense, and Western countries have expressed concern about the impending attack on Ukraine as Russia […]
Prime Minister Marin urges government to allow low-risk events to return, as HUS doctor says epidemic is likely to peak in metropolitan area
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin has called on the government to speed up the reintroduction of low-risk sporting and cultural events through the Covid Passport. The minister said on Twitter on Twitter that the government plans to assess the need for current and future coronavirus measures. "The government is assessing the need for […]
Biden: Finland ‘s accession to NATO is "last thing" Russia needs
President of the United States Joe Biden said "last thing" Russia needs Finland’s accession to the NATO military alliance. He commented on the issue at a press conference in his first year on the government on Wednesday. However, Biden seemed to confuse the prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) with the President Sauli Niinistö in his […]
Russia’s Soviet – style hockey jerseys turn out to be too much for the former Finnish prime minister
Finland’s former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has criticized Russia’s decision to wear kits as a tribute to the Soviet Union during the recent ice hockey matches against his home country. Russia and Finland met in the “Channel One Cup” in Moscow this weekend, when the guests beat their hosts 3-2 in overtime and won the […]
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What makes so many Finnish young people feel unwell? This is how Helsingin-Sanomat (HS) asks on its front page on Friday. Even one in four young Finns suffers from a mental health disorder, according to recent data from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Figures show that symptoms of depression and anxiety have […]
In Finland, the new Swedish Prime Minister will discuss forestry and security policy
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said at a joint press conference that countries will continue to work together to improve understanding of sustainable forest management in Northern Europe. Andersson said that both Finland and Sweden are working to lead the green transition not only to reduce emissions but also to strengthen competitiveness and […]
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 […]
The Prime Minister of Finland was criticized for attending a nightclub after being exposed to Covid-19
However, the authorities later sent a text message asking everyone who had been in contact with the Foreign Minister to avoid contact with others for the time being. Marin was among the recipients of the message, but it was sent to her official telephone issued by the authorities, which she had left at home. “I […]
The Turkish NGO won the Finnish Equality Award
The Turkish NGO We Will Stop Femicide, which focuses on combating violence against women, was awarded the Finnish International Equality Prize on Monday 2021. The grant, first established by the Finnish state in 2017, is given to a person or organization with "promoted gender equality in a significant way worldwide." The value of this year’s […]
The NATO chief will visit Helsinki, leaving the door open for Finnish membership
Secretary General of the Military Alliance NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, began a two-day official visit to Finland on Monday together with the North Atlantic Council of NATO Ambassadors. This is the first time that members of NATO’s main political decision-making body, the North Atlantic Council, have officially visited Finland. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö discussed bilateral relations […]
THL Chief: Society cannot be "held hostage" by unvaccinated people
There are an estimated 780,000 people over the age of 12 in Finland who have not received at least one dose of Covid. "epidemic" unvaccinated. The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) has said that coronavirus restrictions will be lifted when 80 percent of the population aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated against […]
Papers: The Prime Minister of Finland has reimbursed most of the breakfast room expenses
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has repaid more than 10,000 euros to the Finnish state for the food benefits he and his family members received last year, says Uutissuomalainen. The prime minister found himself at the center of a controversy – which became known as the “breakfastgate” – over last spring’s meal benefit after a […]
Paper: The Prime Minister of Finland has reimbursed most of the costs of the breakfast gate
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has repaid more than 10,000 euros to the Finnish state for the food benefits he and his family members received last year, says Uutissuomalainen. The prime minister found himself at the center of a controversy – which became known as the “breakfastgate” – over last spring’s meal benefit after a […]
The Prime Minister of Finland urges untested arrivals from Russia to receive Covid tests
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Thursday it was concerned about the coronavirus infections that many people seem to be bringing into the country when they crossed the Russian border into Finland earlier this week. The Kymenlaakso health authorities in south-eastern Finland said that 86 new coronavirus infections had been detected […]
Finland is likely to lower the border restrictions on port cities, BTI reports
The news agency STT announced on Wednesday that it is likely that the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) intends to ease cross – border travel restrictions related to the coronavirus, including for work – related missions. According to Estonia, restrictions on commuters arriving in seaports from Estonia, Sweden and Norway would be reduced. […]
Marin: Finland is looking at opening Tallinn ferries for work-based travel
Finland is scheduled to open a work-based ferry trip from Estonia next week. The move is due to pressure from the Estonian government on the fate of thousands of Estonian workers who are currently unable to easily visit their families on the other side of the Gulf of Finland. According to the government, it has […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Belarus’s response, old villas and rain on the way
Belarus has been at the center of international controversy as it forced a Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius to land in Minsk so that KGB officers could arrest an opposition activist. Roman Protasevich on Sunday. On Monday, Belarus released a video of Protasevich allegedly confessing to crimes involving 15 years in prison. Finland’s response […]
Stora Enso will stop pulp production following concerns in Xinjiang
The Finnish forest industry company Stora Enso says it intends to stop wood pulp production in Joensuu for strategic and economic reasons, but did not confirm that ethical factors were important despite recent negative publicity in exports to China. The company has exported the mass for use in Xinjiang, China, an area where the Uighur […]
Stora Enso will discontinue pulp production in China, but raises no ethical concerns
The Finnish forest industry company Stora Enso intends to stop the production of wood pulp, which the company has been exporting to Xinjiang, China, an area where the Uighur minority group has faced serious human rights violations and forced labor, according to media reports. Stora Enso’s decision to close pulp production at its mill in […]
Online misogyny, nasal vaccines and manure trucks: Finland in the world press
Ministers are often overwhelmed by explicit messages that attack their values and question their leadership skills. The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin herself has targeted Twitter posts that contain sexist tropes about women and household chores. At the same time, the recently established Finnish company has received significant attention in its efforts to develop […]
“We can be in this situation for years,” says the Prime Minister of Finland
This, he said, is precisely the reason why he has repeatedly called for the adoption of common emergency procedures at EU borders – to prevent the spread of new variants as soon as possible after detection. “We need harmonized practices across the EU,” he said. His statement was shocking to some because it is in […]
Year of the Black Swans
For my daughters, these moments were not the first time with these books. But for me they were. At first, I wasn’t excited about the story, but I realized it was valuable to be able to explore a world my daughter had previously dug through the books. Before we got to London, we had listened […]
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin demands the release of Navalny
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has demanded Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader was arrested in Moscow on Sunday. Navalny had just returned to Russia when he was arrested at the airport’s passport control office. He had been in Berlin after treatment when he was almost killed in a nerve-wracking attack almost five months ago. […]
The Prime Minister of Finland calls on the public and the authorities to help fight the coronavirus
Marin pointed out that more and more areas and hospital districts are closer to the worst, spreading stage of the epidemic. People should therefore give up all non-essential social contacts. “My message is that don’t make trips, don’t travel abroad [and] Avoid any kind of activity that is not necessary – be it leisure activities, […]
Prime Minister Marin: No face mandate is planned
Finland does not intend to impose a mandatory cover decision, the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) told reporters ahead of a government discussion on the coronavirus situation on Wednesday night. We are not going to force people to wear a mask or, for example, punish those who do not wear a mask, ”Marin […]
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin on the BBC 100 Women list
as well as women from other industries who have all been leaders of change in their own way – from politicians, lawyers and architects to actors, writers, athletes, singers and women who have sought to improve the lives of others in their community. Prime Minister of Finland and leader of the Finnish Social Democratic Party […]
Supporters of Prime Minister Marin are turning the tables back to glamorous photographs
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) has been in the midst of controversy when he posed as a photo wearing a black blazer with a neckline, in a fashion magazine Trend Over the weekend. The magazine’s Instagram post about the photo quickly sparked criticism from social media users, and people commented the photo […]
Therefore, Sweden had no vote at the summit
Sweden was without a voice on the last day of the EU summit in Brussels when Prime Minister Stefan Löfven was not present. A head of state and government can only be represented by someone at the same level, which is why the Prime Minister of Finland brought Sweden’s action. The discussions came unplanned to […]
The rich get rich in Finland, says a study by the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation
The study found that income disparities in the country have increased since the 1990s. The disposable income of the richest percentage point increased by 3.2 per cent and that of the richest deciles by 2.4 per cent between 1990 and 2017. Disposable income, on the other hand, has risen by an average of 1.6 per […]
Finnish Prime Minister Marin Covid free
The result of the Covid-19 test by the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) was negative, the prime minister announced on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. The day before, the prime minister said he would take a coronavirus test and return to telecommuting after developing weak respiratory symptoms. In a tweet sent on Wednesday at […]
