Tag: Finland
Russia takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council – Zelensky calls for reform of the body
Volodymyr Zelensky “It is hard to imagine anything better demonstrating the complete bankruptcy of such institutions.” (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Russia’s rotational assumption of the presidency of the UN Security Council…
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has high approval ratings
Stockholm Finland’s Social Democratic Prime Minister Sanna Marin has to worry about her re-election in the parliamentary elections on Sunday. The polling stations in the northernmost country in the EU…
Zelensky demands justice for Ukraine
anniversary of the liberation of Bucha President Zelensky commemorates the victims of Russia’s occupation in Bucha. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv Regarding the casualties and destruction caused by Russia’s war of aggression,…
Finland Sanna Marin has high approval ratings – that might not be enough for an election victory
Stockholm Finland’s Social Democratic Prime Minister Sanna Marin has to worry about her re-election in the parliamentary elections on Sunday. All polls predict an extremely close outcome and numerous coalition…
Ukraine War: Zelensky: More unity against tyranny
Ukraine war The war in Ukraine costs a large amount of ammunition. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv After attending the virtual world summit for democracy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that democracy…
Hungary is making Sweden wait for NATO’s northern expansion – with ever new justifications
Victor Orban The Hungarian prime minister is sending unclear signals with his foreign policy. (Photo: Bloomberg) Vienna When Hungary’s parliament ratified Finland’s entry into NATO on Monday, it was done…
Hungary is making Sweden wait for NATO’s northern expansion – the justifications are contradictory
Victor Orban The Hungarian prime minister is sending unclear signals with his foreign policy. (Photo: Bloomberg) Vienna When Hungary’s parliament ratified Finland’s entry into NATO on Monday, it was done…
Turkey supports Finland’s NATO entry – Sweden has to wait
Istanbul, Stockholm Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given the green light for Finland to join NATO. At a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinistö in Ankara,…
Close to Finland’s Membership – What about Sweden?
Stockholm, Istanbul Finland is ready to join NATO. With an overwhelming majority of 184 votes to seven, the parliament in Helsinki created the legal basis for membership in the North…
Why Finland could single-handedly become a member
Sanna Marin and Jens Stoltenberg The early vote now also enables Finland to join NATO independently. (Photo: IMAGO/Lehtikuva) Finland and Sweden actually wanted to join NATO “hand in hand”. In…
NATO accession of Sweden & Finland: Everything about NATO’s northern expansion
Ulf Kristersson and Sanna Marin The Swedish Prime Minister receives his Finnish counterpart in Stockholm. (Photo: via REUTERS) Stockholm, Ankara Finland and Sweden want to join NATO together. This was…
According to Erdogan, Turkey could only agree to Finland joining NATO
Recep Tayyip Erdogan The Turkish President is giving Finland hope that he will agree to their NATO membership. (Photo: via REUTERS) Ankara Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens Sweden to…
Defense company Patria wants to build Bundeswehr wheeled tanks in Germany
Wheeled tank Patria 6×6 The Finnish model could become the successor to the Fuchs in the Bundeswehr. (Photo: Patria) Berlin The Finnish armaments company Patria can hope for a major…
Russia intensifies attacks against Scandinavia
Sanna Marin Finland’s prime minister wants to build a 3 meter high fence on the border with Russia. The project should be implemented by 2026. (Photo: dpa) Stockholm There has…
By Baltic Sea ferry from Finland to Germany
Berlin Ten kilometers from Bornholm, the waves are getting higher and the gusts are getting stronger. Soon the upper deck of the ferry is deserted. Some passengers of the “Finnstar”…
Finland bans entry of tourists from Russia
Prime Minister Sanna Marin with Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto Finland had already tightened its entry rules at the beginning of September. (Photo: AP) Stockholm While discussions are still being held…
Prime Minister Sanna Marin does a drug test after the party
Sanna Marin After her party video, the Prime Minister is criticized. (Photo: IMAGO/Lehtikuva) Helsinki After criticism in connection with a private party, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she carried…
Prime Minister Sanna Marin does a drug test after the party
Sanna Marin After her party video, the Prime Minister is criticized. (Photo: IMAGO/Lehtikuva) Helsinki After criticism in connection with a private party, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she carried…
A fuss about a dance video by Prime Minister Sanna Marin
Sanna Marin answers questions from the Finnish press “Each minister can decide for himself what he does in his free time.” (Photo: via REUTERS) Stockholm Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin…
A fuss about a dance video by Prime Minister Sanna Marin
Sanna Marin answers questions from the Finnish press “Each minister can decide for himself what he does in his free time.” (Photo: via REUTERS) Stockholm Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin…