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Russia to expel two Finnish diplomats in tit-for-tat move

Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it was expelling two diplomats from the Finnish embassy in Moscow in retaliation against Helsinki's decision to expel two of its diplomats.

Reuters

Finland and Sweden ‘optimistic’ Turkey will agree Nato application bid

Sauli Niinisto, Finnish president, says Helsinki will have ‘contructive discussions’ with Ankara

The Independent UK

U.S. could ratify Finnish NATO membership before August, Senate Republican leader says

The U.S. Congress will seek to ratify Finland's application to join the Western military alliance NATO before going on holiday in August, U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said in Helsinki after meeting with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto.

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Russian state TV threatens nuclear deployment if NATO bases appear in Finland

Moscow, which shares an 800 mile border with Finland, has said it would be a mistake for Helsinki to join the 30-strong transatlantic alliance and that it would harm bilateral ties

Daily Mirror

McConnell, GOP senators to visit Helsinki amid NATO talks

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and a delegation of GOP senators are due to visit Helsinki on Monday for talks with Finland’s president as the previously neutral Nordic nation bordering Russia seeks NATO membership

The Independent UK

Finland's president tells Russia's Putin about plans to join NATO, Ifax cites Bloomberg as reporting

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto told Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone about Helsinki's plans to join NATO, Interfax news agency cited Bloomberg as saying on Saturday.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 80 of the invasion

Ukraine appears to have successfully driven back Russian forces from Kharkiv; Russia to suspend electricity to Finland after Helsinki announces Nato bid

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Helsinki urges patience after Turkey says not supportive of Finland joining NATO

Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto urged patience on Friday and called for a step-by-step approach in response to Turkish resistance to Finnish and Swedish NATO membership.

Reuters

Inside Finland's underground shelters built to shield people in case of Russian attack

Finland has been preparing for a potential Russian attack by building hundreds of bunkers which have enough space - and beds - to shelter every single one of Helsinki's residents

Daily Mirror

Finland in favour of joining Nato 'without delay'

HELSINKI: Finland's president and prime minister said on Thursday they were in favour of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a swift u-turn in opinion.

Bangkok Post

Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12: newspaper

HELSINKI: Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported late on Sunday, citing anonymous government sources.

Bangkok Post

Russia will threaten Finland after NATO application: ex-PM Stubb

Alexander Stubb, who has long backed NATO membership, speaks to Al Jazeera about Helsinki’s decision to join alliance.

Al Jazeera

NATO warships arrive at Finnish port for training exercises

Three NATO warships arrived in the southwestern Finnish port of of Turku on Monday to train with Finland's navy as Helsinki considers the possibility of joining the U.S.-led alliance amid increased tensions with Russia over Ukraine.

Reuters

Finland inches closer to NATO after parliament expresses support for military alignment

Finland inched closer to joining NATO on Wednesday after its major parliamentary groups expressed support for some form of a military alliance as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Bangkok Post

Finnish MPs open debate on joining Nato

HELSINKI: Finland's parliament Wednesday will open a debate on whether to seek Nato membership, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked a surge in political and public support for joining the military alliance.

Reuters

Finns living near border watch Russia warily, recall dark past

The once bustling border crossing of Imatra, on Finland's frontier with Russia, now stands idle as the town's inhabitants cast a nervous eye towards their giant eastern neighbour following its invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Cities Take the Lead in Setting Rules Around How AI Is Used

As cities and states roll out algorithms to help them provide services like policing and traffic management, they are also racing to come up with policies for using this new technology.

Dublin Live

What time and what TV channel is Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on?

Ireland currently occupy the play-off spot ahead of Finland on the basis of the head-to-head following the 2-1 win in Helsinki last year and have a game in hand.

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The Independent UK

Taoiseach: Ireland will be ‘stretched’ on Ukrainian refugee accommodation

Micheal Martin, speaking in Helsinki, admitted that Ireland will face challenges housing refugees set to arrive into the country.

Belfast Live

Ireland's first Olympic boxing medallist, Belfast man John McNally, dies aged 89

The 89-year-old won silver at the Helsinki games in 1952 to begin a glorious era for Irish boxing

Irish Mirror

Ireland's first Olympic boxing medallist John McNally dies aged 89

John McNally won a silver medal at bantamweight at the 1952 games in Helsinki

The Independent UK

Anti-corruption campaigner Bill Browder feared Trump would hand him over to Putin after Helsinki comments

US-born British businessman behind the Magnitsky Act was horrified when Trump publicly entertained idea of handing him over to Russia

Reuters

Finland resumes rail link to Russia

Finland's national railway operator VR Group said on Wednesday it would resume services between Helsinki and Saint Petersburg in Russia on March 30, less than a week after having halted the service.

Financial Times

War with Russia? Finland has a plan for that

For decades, the country has harnessed every level of society to prepare for the possibility of conflict with its neighbour

ABC News

As Putin's war in Ukraine rages, Russians fled their country through one of the only escape routes

Russians opposed to the war in Ukraine face a difficult decision — stay in their country or flee abroad. For those who decide to leave, a train to Finland offers one way out.

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