Former prime minister will take up new role amid increased tension with Russia as a result of country’s decision to join Nato
Finland
The levy on plastic bags relied on a stick. The Re-turn scheme offers a fairly paltry carrot
Nordic country’s admission to western defence alliance came in the wake of neighbouring Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Weeks after Vladimir Putin threatened ‘problems for Finland’, the Russian leader is very present in this weekend’s Finish presidential election
In keeping with Finnish film-maker Aki Kaurismäki’s sense of humour, this lovely romance is the fourth film in his proletariat trilogy
Kremlin denies Helsinki government accusation that it is sending migrants to Finnish border
The Kremlin said on Monday it had lodged a formal protest over Finland’s partial border closure, saying the decision reflected an anti-Russian stance
Lloyd Austin pledges US support for Ukraine ‘now and into the future’ amid growing division in Washington over aid funding
Finland accuses Russia of funnelling migrants to crossings in retaliation for increasing defence co-operation with US
“Martti was always a voice of hope, one that proved that war is not the solution to conflicts,” said President Michael D Higgins
Mr Ahtisaari won a Noble Peace Prize in 2008 for his role in resolving international conflicts
Marin, who took office at 37 in 2019, led a five-party, centre-left governing coalition until April of this year and saw country join Nato
Valio chief innovation officer Kevin Deegan says there are many affinities between the Finnish and Irish people and their food sectors
Study of one million Finns showed bereaved children of both sexes suffer poorer outcomes
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