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Finland is teaching students how to spot fake news
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'Tougher consequences': New police powers to target fleeing drivers,
The Police Commissioner announced police's policy on fleeing drivers would soon change.
Finland PM talks up need to arm Ukraine in meeting with Jacinda Ardern
Finnish Prime Minister Sana Marin is building relationships in the Pacific region.
Nato commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
War-torn Ukraine will one day become a member of the world’s largest security alliance.
Clive Elliot: Lessons for NZ in Finland’s success
OPINION: Finnish PM's visit is a reminder of what NZ could be.
Putin’s ‘energy weapon’ will kill more in Europe this winter than have died in the war
New analysis concludes current cost of energy will likely lead to an extra 147,000 deaths.
‘Barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine
The Iron Curtain and Berlin Wall may have gone, but new barriers are going up.
Brad Pitt and Nick Cave debut surprise exhibition in Helsinki
The Hollywood actor and Aussie musician have had a change of career.
In Finland, a partying prime minister draws tuts, and cheers
New York Times: Leaked videos raise questions of if she's held to different standards.
'I'm also human': Finland's tearful PM speaks out, apologises
Finnish newspaper reports there is growing frustration among members of Marin's party.
Topless women at Finnish PM's house identified
Identities of topless women photographed at Sanna Marin's summer palace revealed.
Finnish PM apologises for friends' topless photo
The image of two woman kissing was taken during a private party at her official residence.
Young world leader in wild leaked video
Finnish PM has sparked controversy after video leaked on social media.
European countries determined to ban all Russian tourists
"Visiting Europe is a privilege, not a human right."
EU country considers ditching passports
Physical passports could be a thing of the past with this new technology.
Finland boosts security at Russia border with amended law
The move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.
'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.
Turkey has 'legitimate concerns' with Finland and Sweden, Nato chief says
Turkey has accused Nato-hopefuls Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants.
'Returning' territories: Putin speech puts neighbours on edge
Putin's speech on the 350th anniversary of Peter the Great's birthday is significant.
Nato eyes 'historic' opportunity to expand alliance to Sweden, Finland
Nato Secretary-General looks forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland at the Madrid summit.
'Choke point': The tiny island making Vladimir Putin furious
Tiny group of islands with 30,000 people are stoking fires between Russia and new enemy.
Russia cuts off gas supply to Finland over plan to join Nato
Russia has halted natural gas exports to neighbouring Finland.
Nato talks stall with Finland and Sweden
Nato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.
Finland, Sweden submit Nato membership application
The application submitted today must now be weighed by the 30 member countries.
The two nations bringing down Putin
Two powerful women have dealt Vladimir Putin a stunning blow this week.
Finland announces it wants to join NATO
The nordic country that shares a border with Russia looks to end decades of non-alignment.
'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining Nato
Finland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.
Nato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, Sweden
Nato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.