Finland

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight services, to operate thrice a week

Finnair launches Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight services from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, to operate thrice a week from August 7. 

Aug 07, 2022, 20:25 PM IST

Finland, Sweden sign protocol to join NATO but still need ratification

The implications of the protocol is that Helsinki and Stockholm can now participate in NATO meetings and will have more access to intelligence as reported by Reuters.

Jul 05, 2022, 15:40 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: President Putin warns Sweden and Finland over NATO troops and infrastructure

President Vladimir Putin said it was inevitable that Moscow`s relations with Helsinki and Stockholm would sour over their NATO membership, adding "Everything was fine between us, but now there might be some tensions, there certainly will."

 

 

Jun 30, 2022, 07:30 AM IST

Russia to halt Finland's natural gas supply, day after its NATO membership application

Russia on Sunday suspended electricity supplies to Finland overnight after its energy firm RAO Nordic claimed payment arrears, although the shortfall was quickly replaced, reported AFP.

May 21, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Despite Putin's warning, Finland, Sweden apply for NATO membership

The application must now be weighed by the 30 member countries. That process is expected to take about two weeks, although Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed reservations about Finland and Sweden joining.

May 18, 2022, 12:30 PM IST

Sweden, Finland to submit NATO applications today despite Russia's warning

"Our joint NATO application is a signal that we are united for the future." Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde signed the country`s NATO membership application on Tuesday morning.

May 18, 2022, 07:41 AM IST

Finland Parliament approves country's accession to NATO

Sweden and Finland will jointly apply for NATO membership on Wednesday, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said today, according to Sputnik news agency.

May 17, 2022, 23:28 PM IST

Vladimir Putin warns against expansion of NATO into Finland, Sweden, says 'Russia will respond'

Both Finland and Sweden have announced decisions to apply for NATO membership.

May 17, 2022, 07:18 AM IST

Finland, Sweden joining NATO a mistake that would stoke military tension, warns Russia

"They should have no illusions that we will simply put up with it - and nor should Brussels, Washington and other NATO capitals," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying by Reuters.

May 16, 2022, 17:39 PM IST

Finnish President confirms country will apply to join NATO

Putin said such a move would hurt Russian-Finnish relations, reports Reuters.

May 15, 2022, 18:57 PM IST

Scandinavian countries are 'guesthouses' for terrorist organisations: Erdogan says Turkey not supportive of Finland, Sweden joining NATO

Russia has also called Finland`s announcement hostile and threatened retaliation, including unspecified "military-technical" measures.

May 14, 2022, 10:53 AM IST

Russia threatens to retaliate as Finland seeks NATO membership 'without delay'

Finland said on Thursday it would apply to join NATO ‘without delay’, reports Reuters.

May 12, 2022, 21:16 PM IST

Possibility of NATO membership this summer, says Finland's Minister during India visit

Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, who is on an India visit, has said that there is a possibility of his country becoming “member of NATO this summer." 

Apr 19, 2022, 22:59 PM IST

After Ukraine, Russia now sends its armed forces to Finland border

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Apr 13, 2022, 14:06 PM IST

News 50: After Ukraine, Russia is now moving towards Finland border

Today is the 49th day of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Watch the top 50 big news stories of war.

Apr 13, 2022, 14:06 PM IST

News 50: After Ukraine, Russia is now moving towards Finland border

Today is the 49th day of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Watch the top 50 big news stories of war.

Apr 13, 2022, 13:50 PM IST

After Ukraine, Russia now sends its armed forces to Finland border

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Apr 13, 2022, 09:38 AM IST

This country named world's happiest for fifth successive year

The World Happiness Report is based on people's self-assessment of their happiness as well as economic and social data.

Mar 18, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

Davis Cup 2021: India staring at defeat in opening round, trail Finland 0-2

Prajnesh Gunneswaran went down in straight sets to Otto Virtanen, 3-6, 6-7(1) in the opening singles, and then Ramkumar Ramanathan lost 4-6, 5-7 to Emil Ruusuvuori, Finland's top singles player ranked 74 in the world, in one hour and 36 minutes as the hosts took charge of the encounter.
 

Sep 18, 2021, 06:54 AM IST

‘World’s happiest country’ facing workforce shortage, seeks IT professionals from India

Workers are needed in order to "to help cover the cost of the greying generation” in Finland. 

Jun 23, 2021, 07:40 AM IST