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Finland, the green country of the midnight sun
Finland changes its skin when summer arrives. The land of snow, northern lights and icy landscapes transforms between June and August into a bright, green and vibrant place, where lakes are alive, cities come alive and the sun refuses to go away.
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'Learn from Ukraine or defence funds will be wasted,' Marin warns EU
The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".
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Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia
Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with Russia.
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Finland defence minister: US must not divert arms for Ukraine to Iran
The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets.
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Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border
Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting fans for decades in Finland, has drawn crowds of spectators despite freezing sub zero temperatures. The competition is held at a remote location near the Russian border 264 kilometres northeast of the city of Oulu.