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Finland's air force to phase out use of swastika on flags, in light of 'embarrassing' situations

While the Finnish air force designed its flag before the swastika became a symbol of Nazism, they are finally being updated to reflect modern associations with the symbol.

A Finnish soldier participates during the military exercise Aurora 23 in the harbour in Oskarshamn, Sweden on May 2, 2023
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte shake hands at a news conference in Kyiv last month. The alliance is obligated to stand with the victim state, but could incur serious risks of a wider war with Russia.

Can a Finland and Taiwan style NATO agreement end the Russia-Ukraine war? - analysis

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Tomi Huttunen discusses the Finnish online casino industry and its lessons for global markets

Young recruits of the 28th Knights of the Winter Campaign Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attend an exercise, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, April 4, 2025; illustrative.

Military options for Ukraine developed and will be presented to Western national security advisers


Finnish Social Democratic MP Eemeli Peltonen takes his own life inside Parliament

Peltonen was first elected in 2023 with 5,747 votes.

Social Democratic Party of Finland MP Eemeli Peltonen, elected in the spring 2023 elections, in Parliament in Helsinki, Finland, April 11, 2023.

Israel routs Finnish national team at U20 EuroBasket

Israel’s U20 team is building on the momentum of the country’s strong showing at the recent FIBA U19 World Cup.

 ISRAEL GUARD Shachar Doron scored 10 points in the blue-and-white’s 88-69 victory over Finland to improve to 2-0 at the U20 EuroBasket.

Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds

Ancient DNA shows no evidence of imported dogs in Luistari burials.

 Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds. Illustration.

Eurovision head defends vote system that gave Israel first place in televotes

“The televoting system currently used in Eurovision is considered the most advanced in the world today," Eurovision director said.

 Yuval Raphael in the Eurovision final.

No Account Casinos Become Top Choice as Finland Players Skip Registration

Finnish players love no account casinos for quick payouts, tax-free wins, and hassle-free gaming. Bank logins replace sign-ups—play instantly!

 A laptop on a desk with a no account casino.

Finland returns looted Katakle royal stool to Benin

This stool is the final piece of 27 looted artefacts returned to Benin's royal treasure.

 Finland returns looted Katakle royal stool to Benin.

1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant

To determine the age of the juniper shrub, scientists used dendrochronology techniques, specifically studying growth rings. They estimated that the juniper sprouted in 378 CE.

 1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant.

Finnish forests become net greenhouse gas emitters for the first time

According to the Climate Act, Finland's goal is to be carbon neutral by 2035, but the shrinking carbon sink makes it difficult to reach this goal.

 Finnish forests become net greenhouse gas emitters for the first time.

AI model predicts celiac disease years before diagnosis, study finds

Israeli researchers develop machine learning system that could identify at-risk patients up to four years early, potentially transforming screening for the widespread autoimmune condition.

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An Israeli tourism company will establish a resort village in Finnish Lapland

Kishrey Teufa will establish a unique resort and spa complex in Lapland, including a hotel with 76 panoramic cabins, a spa center, and a restaurant, with an investment of approximately €10 million.

The hotel will include 76 panoramic cabins, a spa center, and a restaurant

Finland's president defends decisions to buy Israeli arms, not recognize Palestinian state

Stubb said the time was not right to recognize a Palestinian state, even though its Nordic neighbors, Sweden, Iceland, and most recently Norway, have done so.

 Finland’s President Alexander Stubb speaks during an interview in Helsinki, Finland September 17, 2024.