Finland is drawing a firm line to protect its national security, enacting a new law that bans Russian and Belarusian citizens from buying real estate. The move reflects growing tensions in the region and a shift toward broader, more decisive action since[...]
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Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty, citing Russian threat
For years, Finland has stood by a global ban on anti-personnel landmines. But facing a long border with a newly aggressive Russia, that stance is shifting. On Thursday, Finland’s parliament voted to exit the Ottawa Convention, aligning with neighboring NATO states who’ve[...]
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Listen: Sauna village in central Stockholm celebrating the Finnish experience
In the heart of Stockholm, a pop-up sauna village is bringing a steamy slice of Finnish culture to the public. Part festival, part homage, it’s a three-day celebration sparked by Finland’s comedy trio KAJ—this year’s Eurovision representatives for Sweden. With birch branches[...]
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Finland is going to ban coal within 14 years
The transition alway from coal will be economically disruptive. Here in North Dakota, we are rightfully resistant as we have so many jobs and livelihoods dependent on it. President Trump may get us a reprieve, but the reality we have to face[...]
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Finland to Stop Teaching Individual Subjects
Finland is known for having one of the most progressive and successful national education models, and they’re making another radical move. By the year 2020, Finland intends to phase out teaching of individual subjects like math, chemistry and physics. Details from Science[...]
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