Finland

Missing Israeli found dead on side of road in Finland after disappearing during solo cycling trip

The exact circumstances of his death are still under investigation, but the initial assessment is that he was struck by a vehicle while cycling.

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.
National flag flutters over Latvian central bank headquarters in Riga, Latvia April 9, 2019.

Latvia issues air threat alert, rescinds after fighter jets shoot down drone

A vibrant, sun-drenched view of the open-air terrace at the Logos Hotel, where an expansive farm-to-table prep station loaded with fresh, raw ingredients sets the stage for Luiza’s monthly ‘Meshak Shuk’ culinary festival.

Heaven in the Judean Hills: Where desert wine, slow food, and history meet

Finnish-Israeli defense industry seminar, May 2026

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar


Finnish embassy in Russia receives letter with suspicious substance

The embassy received three letters on Thursday, one of which contained a powder, the RIA news agency reported.

 A woman walks out of a checkpoint outside the embassy of Finland in Moscow, Russia March 29, 2018

Russia plans air defense reform, to bolster defenses near Finland - commander

Russia would also bolster its defenses after Finland, which shares a 1,300-km (800-mile) border with Russia, joined NATO.

Russian servicemen drive S-400 missile air defense systems during the Victory Day parade, marking the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2018

Israel signs $400m. deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles

The announced deal comes shortly after a similar deal for Israel to provide Finland with the David's Sling air defense system.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Kremlin: Nuclear deployment to Belarus is response to NATO expansion

Moscow said it would keep a close eye on any NATO military deployments to Finland and respond accordingly.

 PREVIEW German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda visit German troops of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Pabrade, Lithuania June 7, 2022. Picture taken June 7, 2022.

Finland announces decision to buy David's Sling system from Israel

Finland's announcement came immediately after admission to NATO was granted.

David's Sling interceptor

In Russia's St Petersburg, locals say Finland 'making problems' with NATO accession

None of the five people Reuters spoke to sympathized with Finland's decision to give up its neutrality because of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, also a neighbor of Russia.

 Joint press point with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinisto

Finland becomes member of NATO

Finland's accession roughly doubles the length of the border that NATO shares with Russia and bolsters its eastern flank.

 NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks as Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto hands his nation's accession document to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a joining ceremony at the NATO foreign ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2023.

Finland's Prime Minister Marin concedes defeat as right-wing NCP wins election

 Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin

Jewish politician in Finland allegedly assaulted and hit with antisemitic slurs

Ben Berl Zyskowicz, who is the son of a Polish Holocaust survivor and a Finnish Jew, added that he was unfazed but felt the attack had dire meaning for democracy

 hand holding Magnifying Glass in front of map find Finland

Israel is the fourth happiest country in the world, new ranking shows

Israel has, in recent years, ranked among the happiest nations in the world. Now, in 2023, it advances to the number four spot.

 Israeli-American Council Celebrate Israel Festival, Los Angeles