Finland to keep border with Russia closed indefinitely

Finland announced Wednesday that its eastern border with neighboring Russia will remain closed until further notice. Finland shut its land borders with Russia in late 2023 amid a growing number of arrivals from countries including Syria and Somalia. It has …

Finland to Keep Border With Russia Closed ‘Until Further Notice’

Finland will keep its land border with Russia closed indefinitely due to continued concerns over a potential surge in asylum seekers allegedly encouraged by Moscow, the Finnish government announced Wednesday. The Nordic country shut its 1,340-kilometer ( …

Finland extended the closure of the border with Russia

The Finnish government has decided to keep the border crossings on its eastern border with Russia closed. This restriction will remain in effect until a new decision is made — that is, without a clear date. This is stated on the website of the Finnish …

Finland broadens scope of ETS 2

Tariffs push Finland closer to recession, OP economists warn

OP Financial Group has downgraded Finland’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to 1.0 percent, citing the economic impact of newly imposed global tariffs. The previous forecast was 1.7 percent. The revised estimate attributes a 1.5 percentage point decline …

Finland sees opportunity in US defence market

A graphic rendering of part of ICEYE's constellation of SAR imaging satellites. (ICEYE) Business Finland, Finland's official trade and investment agency, attended the Navy League Sea-Air-Space 2025 annual conference and exposition in National …

Holiday home demand surges across Finland

The Finnish holiday property market is seeing rapid growth in both supply and demand, with strong interest reported across every region. According to data from Etuovi.com, the number of holiday home searches has increased in all regions compared to the …

Finland President dials PM Modi, discusses ongoing collaborations in digitalization, mobility

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in the areas of quantum, 5G-6G, AI and cyber-security during …

Finland shuts border with Russia indefinitely over security concerns

Finland announced on Wednesday that its eastern border with Russia, which it closed in December 2023, will remain closed indefinitely. The Nordic country shut its 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants …

Finland 2025 growth forecast revised down amid tariff fallout

HELSINKI, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Finland's largest financial services provider, OP Financial Group, has sharply cut its forecast for the country's economic growth this year, warning that escalating tariffs on international trade are pushing the …