Tag: Finland

Finland Triples Aid to Ukraine

Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto pointed out that every aid package depletes the military resources of the giving country.

Arson Suspected in Finnish Church Fire

The fire started during the church service and was reported to the churchgoers by the pastor. An evacuation ensued but was complicated by ropes used to tie the doors shut.

Nordic Countries Open to Nuclear Weapons

Sweden has actively opposed nuclear weapons within its borders since signing the UN-negotiated Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 1968.

U.S. Senate Greenlights Finland and Sweden’s Entrance to NATO

With the U.S.’ thumbs up, 22 NATO members have now given their approval. Should all 30 members ratify before the end of the year, the military alliance would have achieved one of its most significant—and quickly executed—expansions.

German Gas Importer Faces Insolvency

Germany’s largest gas importer, Uniper, has now asked for financial aid from the state, but a nationalization might bear political risks for the Greens due to ongoing lawsuits against the closure of coal plants.