Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
Located in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea is an active commercial shipping route and is ringed by nine countries including Russia.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught
The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the capital Helsinki.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking
Finland remained top spot in the World Happiness Report.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era
Stubb listed democracy, rule of law and human rights as the core values that Finland's foreign policy would be based on under his leadership.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election
Alexander Stubb will replace Sauli Niinisto, who is retiring after two six-year terms in which he earned the nickname "the Putin Whisperer".
Mon Feb 12 2024
Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
The wary Nordic country made the construction of emergency shelters mandatory under apartment blocks and office buildings since 1950s.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Finland happiest country, kindness in Ukraine grows: UN
Finland is known for its extensive welfare system, high trust in authorities and low levels of inequality among its 5.5 million inhabitants.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Ukraine war shows Europe too reliant on U.S., Finland PM says
Marin advocated boosting Europe's defence capabilities, including arms production.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight
The inflow of Russians is now seen as endangering Finland's international relations.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Finland could become the first EU country to use digital passports
Finland has notified the EU of its willingness to try a pilot project for the digitization of official documents.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Finland's premier takes drugs test after leaked party videos
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken a drugs test after the publication of a leaked video of her dancing with her friends at a party.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Finland's leader slams leaked video of her dancing at private parties
Marin said she was upset that videos of her dancing at private parties were published online as they were meant to be seen only by friends.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Ukraine warns of new Russian offensive; Sweden, Finland move closer to joining NATO
The U.S. Senate and the Italian parliament both approved Finland, Sweden accession to NATO.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Finland, Sweden not decided on joining NATO
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has said both countries would be welcomed if they decide to join the 30-nation military organisation.
Tue May 03 2022
Russia warns of Baltic nuclear deployment if NATO admits Sweden and Finland
Russia says it would have to bolster its defences and that there could be no more talk of a "nuclear free" Baltic.
Thu Apr 14 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024