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Coalition Party support hits five-year low as Orpo’s TV interview fails to quell Garden Helsinki fallout

Support for Finland’s governing National Coalition Party has fallen to its lowest level in over five years, according to a recent opinion poll commissioned by Helsingin Sanomat. The party, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, now holds 16.7% support, a decline of 0.7 percentage points since last

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Finnish AI Company Nest AI Accelerates Autonomous Defense Systems for Europe’s Eastern Border Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The Finnish artificial intelligence company Nest AI has begun training AI models for defense purposes, aiming to create autonomous systems capable of independently coordinating and executing battlefield tasks. The initiative is part of a broader European effort to reduce dependence on U.S. technology in critical defense applications, with new

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Nine EU Countries Demand End to EU Funding for Sports Bodies Allowing Russian and Belarusian Athletes

Nine EU member states, including Finland, have called on the European Commission to withdraw financial support from international sports organizations that permit Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in their events. The demand comes amid growing criticism of bodies such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing participation from

Crime

Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Fraud in Entrepreneur Residence Permit Scheme Involving Multiple Suspects

Finnish authorities are investigating a suspected case of fraud and facilitation of illegal entry involving two individuals residing in Finland. The case centers on an Iranian couple who were granted entrepreneur residence permits under false pretenses, leading to their deportation earlier this year.

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Swedish MEP files police complaint over racist hate speech allegations in European Parliament

A Swedish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) has filed a police complaint against a Danish counterpart, accusing him of racist hate speech following a heated debate over anti-immigration chants in the chamber. Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born MEP representing Sweden’s Centre Party, took legal action after

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Garden Helsinki funding scandal deepens as Orpo faces confidence vote demand, opposition calls for resignation, and project admits lobbying violations

The controversy surrounding the government’s decision to grant €35 million in conditional support to the Garden Helsinki multi-purpose arena project continues to escalate, with opposition parties intensifying their criticism of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) and his party’s handling of the affair. The Chancellor of

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Finns Party MP’s spouse suspected of defaming local newspaper editor-in-chief

Eastern Finland Police have initiated a preliminary investigation into suspected defamation against the editor-in-chief of a local newspaper, following a complaint filed in May. The case involves Ari Reijonen, the spouse of Finns Party Member of Parliament Minna Reijonen, who is accused of making defamatory comments on Facebook.

Health

Kela’s Reimbursement Policy Change Sparks Debate Over Cancer Drug Funding, Legal Compliance, and Regional Practices

Kela’s decision to stop reimbursing certain expensive medications administered in public healthcare has raised concerns about unequal access to treatment across Finland’s wellbeing services counties. The policy shift, effective from 1 July, transfers cost responsibility for these drugs—including some cancer treatments—from Kela to the counties, sparking

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Finland and EU Allies Summon Russian Ambassador Over Sustained Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Critical Infrastructure

Finland has joined several European countries in summoning Russia’s ambassador to condemn a series of cyberattacks allegedly orchestrated by Moscow. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (National Coalition Party) announced on social media platform X that she had called in Russia’s ambassador to Helsinki, Pavel Kuznetsov, for discussions, citing the

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EU Imposes Sanctions on Russian Cyber Espionage Network Targeting Member States

The European Union has imposed sanctions on nine individuals and four entities linked to a yearslong cyber espionage campaign attributed to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The measures, announced on Monday, target those accused of conducting cyberattacks and sabotage operations against governments and critical infrastructure across at least nine

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Finland Summons Russian Ambassador as EU Exposes FSB Cyber Unit’s Long-Term Sabotage Campaign Targeting Defence Forces and Critical Infrastructure

Finnish intelligence authorities have issued a warning about Russian cyber espionage operations targeting vulnerable network devices, particularly those used by enterprises. The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) and the Finnish Defence Intelligence (FDI) released a joint advisory on Monday alongside the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and other

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Finland participates in Ukraine support meeting and France’s National Day celebrations in Paris

Finland will be represented by President Alexander Stubb at a high-level meeting in Paris today, where leaders of a coalition of nations supporting Ukraine will gather to discuss strengthening the country’s air defence. The meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to draw at least 25