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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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Poland-Turkey relations: Cordial and growing ever closer
Turkey is blocking Sweden's accession to NATO. Can Poland use its good relations with Turkey to end the impasse?
NATO: Germany urges swift approval of Finland, Sweden bids
The German top diplomat said she expected their NATO accession to take place "without further delay."
Finland, Sweden confirm commitment to joint NATO accession
Turkey's suggestion that it may approve Finland and not Sweden has been rejected by the two Nordic countries.
Turkey's Erdogan again rebukes Sweden over NATO bid
The Turkish president said a recent Quran burning in Sweden means it should not join the alliance.
Erdogan hints Finland could join NATO without Sweden
The Turkish president reiterated Ankara's demands that Sweden extradite "terrorists."
Finnish journalists convicted of revealing state secrets
Two journalists working for a Finnish paper have been found guilty of revealing information on military intelligence.
Finland's FM hints at joining NATO without Sweden
Kurdish and anti-Islam protests in Sweden have angered Turkey, threatening the Nordic countries' joint NATO application.
Sweden: Turkey wants what we cannot give for NATO membership
The prime minister says Ankara is asking for too much in a drawn-out obstruction of NATO membership bid.
EU strikes deal to lift Hungary's block on Ukraine aid
The EU has pledged to free a part of the funds earmarked for Hungary if Budapest allows joint funding for Ukraine.
Ukraine updates: Finnish PM says war shows Europe's weakness
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin says the EU would be "in trouble" without the US backing it. Follow DW for more.
Turkey holds off on Finland and Sweden in NATO
Turkey wants more from Sweden and Finland before signing off on their NATO bids.
NATO chief says it's 'time to welcome' Finland, Sweden
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Finland and Sweden had fulfilled the conditions for joining the military alliance.
Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as sculptor at Finland gallery
Sylvester Stallone paints, while Tom Hanks is crazy about typewriters. Many stars have unexpected passions.
Russia burns large amounts of gas amid supply cuts to Europe
An orange beacon of gas has been burning on the Finnish border for months, pouring CO2 straight into the atmosphere.
NATO: Sweden, Finland, Turkey meet over accession bids
The three countries have met for the first time since their key agreement in June.
Finnish journalists on trial over state secrets
In an unprecedented case, three journalists are being tried on charges of publishing classified defense intelligence.
Finnish PM Marin's drug test comes out clean
Sanna Marin submitted to a drug test after opponents made a scandal of her partying with friends.
Sanna Marin's 'partygate:' A very Finnish scandal
Minna Alander
Finnish politics are so uptight that cooking up any controversy is a way to make it interesting, says Minna Alander.
Finnish PM takes drug test after party video
Sanna Marin says she has never used drugs and took a test amid mounting criticism over footage of her partying.
Former USSR states dismantle the Soviet past
The war in Ukraine has inflamed passionate debates about what to do with controversial USSR-era memorials.
Could Russians be blocked from Schengen Area?
As calls grow for the EU to ban Schengen visas for Russians, Russian tourists use Finland as their gateway to the West.
Finns embrace nuclear waste
Finland is building the world's first permanent disposal site for nuclear waste, with the blessings of its neighbors.
Frankfurt lose Super Cup and Kostic
The Super Cup proved a step too far for Eintracht Frankfurt as they were beaten by Real Madrid 2-0.
Estonia, Finland seek end to Russian tourist visas
Both nations are being used as a departure point for Russian tourists seeking to skirt an EU ban on air travel.
US Senate backs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden
US President Joe Biden said the "historic" Senate vote asserts Washington's commitment to NATO.
Turkey says Sweden and Finland not fulfilling NATO deal
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed Finland and Sweden for allowing "terror propaganda" as they wait to join NATO.
Turkey threatens to 'freeze' NATO bids
The Turkish veto against Finland and Sweden's bids to join the defense alliance was only lifted last month.
Germany ratifies NATO accession for Finland, Sweden
Members of the Bundestag voted overwhelmingly to back Helsinki and Stockholm's bids to join NATO.
Sweden and Finland's NATO bid can be nixed, warns Erdogan
Erdogan says he can still block NATO accession for Sweden and Finland if they renege on an extradition deal.
Putin slams NATO's 'imperial ambitions' over new members
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there will be "some tension" with Sweden and Finland if they join NATO.
NATO: Sweden, Finland boost unity against Putin
Bernd Riegert
NATO’s ambitions are growing. Sweden and Finland are set to join and the alliance is strengthening its eastern flank.
NATO: Russia is 'significant and direct threat'
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Moscow's war in Ukraine presents the "biggest challenge" in the alliance's history.
Turkey to seek extradition of suspects from Finland, Sweden
The request comes after the countries signed a deal that clears the way for Sweden and Finland to become NATO members.
Turkey ready to back Sweden, Finland NATO bids
Turkey says it "got what it wanted" after weeks of threatening to veto accession.
Can Finland, Sweden help decarbonize the EU?
The two NATO applicants might play a pivotal role in supplying the European Union with critical raw materials.
NATO: Sweden prepared to address Turkey's security concerns
Turkey has previously accused NATO applicant Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants in the Middle East.
NATO chief talks Sweden, Finland membership with Erdogan
The talks are the latest attempt to resolve Ankara's opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the military alliance.
Turkey threatens to stall Sweden, Finland in NATO talks
Turkey says it will stall the process of Sweden and Finland joining NATO if they fail to address its security concerns.
Is the Finnish school model gaining traction in India?
With no standardized tests and shorter school days, Finland's school system is sparking debate in India.
Turkey sets conditions for Nordic NATO bids
The Turkish president called on Sweden and Finland to stop harboring groups labeled as terrorists by Ankara.
Will Austria abandon neutrality to join NATO?
Prominent Austrians are questioning the country's stance on neutrality — but public support is lacking. Here's why.
What now for the Nordic NATO bids?
Turkey is forcing Finland and Sweden to keep knocking on NATO's door a bit longer.
Biden backs Sweden, Finland NATO bid
Although Turkey has doubled down on blocking the membership, Western leaders are confident things will move quickly.
Inside Europe 19.05.2022
Finland and Sweden join NATO, Turkey’s president raises objections, a conversation with Human Rights Watch, and a French film with a message. Also: Kalush Orchestra return to Ukraine after winning Eurovision, Ukrainian children struggle with the German school system, a new front opens up in the UK’s so-called “culture wars”, and pangolin diplomacy in the Czech Republic.
Knocking on Putin’s door: Is NATO really threatening Russia?
Sweden and Finland are set to join NATO. Is Russia right to feel more threatened than before?
Turkey stalls NATO talks on Finland, Sweden
Turkey has blocked discussions on Finland and Sweden's bids to join NATO, a diplomatic source told DW.
Finland and Sweden formally submit bids to join NATO
Two new prospective members of the 73-year-old NATO alliance have submitted their applications to join.
Finland's Russian trade on thin ice
With Finland and Sweden eyeing NATO membership, their economic ties with Russia will take a hit.
Finland approves NATO membership application
Finnish lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to join NATO after a parliamentary debate.
Turkey lists demands for Finland and Sweden bids
Turkey will support the two countries' NATO bids if they stop backing terrorists and lift export bans.
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