Tag Archives: Finland

An application for a US$5.4 million grant was denied; MPs noted this was more than the country spends a year on protecting some of its own endangered animals. Source link

The Ocean Viking, a Norwegian-flagged vessel, had picked up 234 migrants at sea near the Libyan coast before spending weeks seeking a port to accept them. Norway’s foreign ministry said on Saturday it would accept 20 of the migrants. Source link

The Finnish prime minister announced plans to fortify parts of her country’s border and earlier this month, Polish soldiers began laying coils of razor wire on the border. Source link

The premier became the subject of global headlines and local complaints after a leaked video showed her dancing with celebrities. Source link

Tens of thousands of Russians have fled to neighbouring Georgia, Kazakhstan and Finland in the week since President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of reservists. Source link

Kyiv has been asking allies to impose blanket restrictions on Russian visitors in wake of Moscow’s invasion. Source link

UK newspaper Financial Times reported that EU ministers are set to give the suspension political backing at a two-day informal meeting in Prague, Czech Republic on Tuesday and Wednesday. Source link

Sanna Marin confirms the image – of an ex-Miss Finland and another woman kissing while holding a ‘Finland’ sign – was taken at her residence. Source link

Local media is facing criticism for alleging without evidence that illegal substances were used at the event where the footage was filmed. Source link

She says her ability to perform official duties remained unimpaired on the night in question, amid concerns over the Ukraine war and fears of a sudden crisis. Source link