Finland Summons Russian Ambassador Over Airspace Violations

This information was confirmed by the communications department of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Finnish broadcaster Yle Finland summoned the Russian ambassador for explanations following an airspace violation that occurred on May 23. This …

General Synod of the Finland’s Lutheran Church did not approve the same-sex marriage

On Friday 8 May, the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland voted on the legal committee’s proposal to add two parallel views of marriage to the Church Order. The vote was 62 in favour and 40 against. There were six abstentions. …

Finland's Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador in response to Russian aircraft's violation of Finnish airspace

Flag of Finland. Photo: Getty Images Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassador of the Russian Federation, demanding an explanation for the violation of Finnish airspace by Russian military aircraft on 23 May. Source: Finnish public …

Finland summons Russian ambassador

Finland summons Russian ambassador over suspected airspace violation

Finnish authorities believe two Russian military aircraft entered Finnish airspace near the city of Porvoo on Friday. Open image viewer Archive photo from 2017 of Russia's ambassador to Finland Pavel Kuznetsov. Image: Juha Metso / AOP Finland's …

18th-century Russian fortress in Finland sold for 1 euro

STOCKHOLM, May 26. /TASS/. The Finnish city of Kotka has bought Kyminlinna, an 18th-century Russian fortress, for 1 euro, with plans to turn it into a tourist site, the Yle TV and radio company said. According to the report, the city decided to buy …

UK bolsters NATO's eastern flank with major deployment to Finland

  The UK has deployed hundreds of military personnel to Finland as part of a major NATO exercise, reinforcing the Alliance’s strength and readiness on its eastern front. Exercise Northern Strike, held in Northern Finland, brings together thousands of …

Finland takes Russian ambassador to task over alleged airspace violation

STOCKHOLM, May 26. /TASS/. Finland’s foreign ministry has handed a note over to Russian Ambassador Pavel Kuznetsov following an alleged violation of Finnish airspace by two Russian warplanes, the Yle broadcasting company said. According to Yle, the …

Unions warn of discrimination risk in Finland’s fixed-term job reform

The Finnish government’s proposal to ease the use of fixed-term employment contracts has triggered strong criticism from employee organisations, who warn of growing job insecurity and increased risk of discrimination, particularly against women. The …

Nordic PMs to meet in Finland today

An informal summer meeting of the Nordic prime ministers will be held in Paimio and Turku on Monday, according to a government press release. Discussions will focus on two themes- competitiveness and strengthening comprehensive security. The meeting, which …