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Israel’s curling team aims for historic playoff spot at European Championships

The privilege of representing Israel on the international stage, especially during such a challenging period, is a great responsibility and a source of pride. We are fighting for our country.

Israel national curling team  is participating this week at the European Curling Championships in Finland.
A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens

 Shelves carts in a supermarket

Finnish retail chain stops selling Israeli products over Gaza war

Gabriel-5 missile

Finland deploys Israeli Gabriel-5 missile, boosting Baltic naval power


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

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

According to reports, Trump’s close circle, led by Steve Witkoff, is working to devise a creative solution in which Ukraine would receive security guarantees “in the style of NATO’s Article 5."

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.

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

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

US President Donald Trump has publicly ruled out deploying US troops in Ukraine, but on Tuesday appeared to leave the door open to other US military involvement.

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.

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.