With nod to neighbor Russia, Finland to quit global landmines ban

MILAN — Finland, which shares NATO’s longest border with Russia, will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, according to President Alexander Stubb. The decision comes shortly after Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland said …

Saab begins Sirius Compact EW sensor serial production in Finland

Saab has initiated the serial production of its Sirius Compact, a passive electronic warfare (EW) sensor, at a newly established facility in Tampere, Finland.   The new production site is currently operational and geared up to support high production rates …

Finland's last active coal-fired power and heat plant shuts down - Reuters

Finland to exit Ottawa Treaty as Europe reinforces against Russia

Finland has announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty as countries in Europe shore up against potential threats from Russia. The Ottawa Treaty is the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, which countries endorsed in 1997 to eliminate anti-personnel …

Finland pledges defense spending increase to 3 percent GDP by 2029

Finnish soldiers take part in the Arrow 22 exercise at the Niinisalo garrison in Kankaanpää, western Finland (AFP via Getty Images) BELFAST — Citing Russian threats and Europe’s changing security environment, Finland announced today that it plans on …

Finland to leave anti-personnel mine ban treaty, following Baltics and Poland

Finland has become the latest country that shares a border with Russia to announce a plan to withdraw from a treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told reporters on Tuesday that the most important goals of Finland's …

Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down

The last operating large coal-fired power plant in Finland has shut down, with the facility’s operator saying it now will use electricity, waste heat, and heat pumps—along with burning biomass—to provide power and heat to its customers. The Salmisaari …

Putin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says

Finnish President Alexander Stubb meets with British Prime Minster Keir Starmer (not pictured) at Number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, March 31, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Pool MOSCOW - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that President Vladimir …

Finland plans to exit anti-personnel mine ban treaty

Finland’s prime minister announced on Tuesday that the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, marking the latest signatory to move away from the ban in response to threats from Russia. Prime Minister Petteri …

Finland's President reveals exactly how he feels about Donald Trump

The President of Finland has revealed exactly how he feels about Donald Trump after spending a day with him in Florida and says the US president left him feeling "hopeful". Alexander Stubb met Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, where the pair played …