Finland has once again topped the World Happiness Report, retaining its position as the happiest country in the world. Nordic nations continue to dominate the rankings, thanks to strong welfare systems, social trust, and high living standards.

Finland: World Happiness Report Flags Social Media Impact on Youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb following high-level bilateral talks. The leaders discussed strengthening India-Finland ties across trade, technology, clean energy, digital innovation, and Arctic cooperation. Both sides emphasised shared democratic values and expanding collaboration in education, sustainability, and emerging technologies.


PM Modi Addresses Media with Finland President Alexander Stubb

Finnish Prime Minister emphasizes the potential for India and Finland to collaborate on emerging technologies, innovation, and research. Both nations aim to strengthen ties in sectors like AI, clean energy, and digital solutions, fostering economic growth and technological advancement. 


Finnish PM: India & Finland Can Scale Up New Technologies Together 

Finland, the world’s leading builder of icebreakers, is constructing a new fleet for the United States as competition intensifies in the Arctic. The $6 billion deal will see 11 vessels built to strengthen America’s aging polar fleet, helping Washington counter growing Russian and Chinese influence in the region. But President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland and strained ties with Europe have raised concerns over the long-term political implications of the partnership. With climate change opening new sea routes and resource opportunities, the Arctic is fast becoming a new geopolitical battleground.


Finland Builds Icebreakers for US Amid Arctic Power Competition 

In Finland's Kuusamo, the wolves are throwing something of a holiday party. These furry festival crashers have been targeting reindeer herds, the very same animals that help pay the bills for local families and keep tourists jolly during Christmas. Watch this story.

Reindeers under threat as wolf population expands in Finland

Finland is leading conservation efforts to preserve the polar bear population, with initiatives such as relocating polar bears to wildlife sanctuaries in Finnish Lapland and participating in Europe-wide breeding and research programs. These efforts are part of broader international actions to safeguard a genetically healthy polar bear population amid threats from climate change. 

Finland Leads Conservation Efforts to Preserve Polar Bear Population 

Finnish President Alexander Stubb says Europe now ranks third in U.S. foreign policy priorities, revealing how Washington’s national security strategy is divided into five key regions amid rising tensions with Russia.


Finnish President says Europe is third in US policy priority 

Sarah Dzafce, the former Miss Finland 2025, lost her crown following a racism controversy linked to a social media post, weeks after representing Finland at Miss Universe.


Sarah Dzafce stripped of title over controversial post

Finland-U.S.: Finland has announced the procurement of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States, with the missiles set to support Finland’s new F-35 fighter fleet. The deal, valued at approximately $1.07 billion, includes up to 405 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles and related equipment, enhancing Finland’s air defense capabilities and interoperability with NATO allies.

Finland-U.S.: Finland to Procure AMRAAM Missiles from U.S. 

Finnish ambassador to India, Kimmo Lähdevirta noted that Finland’s Christmas traditions remain rooted in nature and remembrance, from the medieval Declaration of Christmas Peace read every 24 December in Turku, the oldest unbroken tradition of its kind in Europe,

Christmas tree made from e-waste lit by Finnish ambassador

#Gravitas The United States is aiming to increase its presence in the Arctic, directly challenging Moscow and Beijing. U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Finnish President Alexander Stubb to expand America’s fleet of icebreakers. 


US expands icebreakers in Arctic to challenge Russia, China 

US President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a landmark agreement to expand the US icebreaker fleet, critical for Arctic security and operations. Finland will build four icebreakers, while seven more will be constructed in Texas and Louisiana. This deal aims to strengthen US presence in the Arctic amid rising competition with China and Russia, as melting ice opens new strategic sea routes. Learn why these specialized ships are vital for America’s Arctic future.


Trump Signs Deal With Finland to Build U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Fleet

NATO opens new command centre in Finland, near Russian border, aimed at boosting NATO's security. Command centre to see NATO training in the Northern region.



Russia vs NATO: NATO Opens New Command Centre in Finland, Near Russian Border

Clean groundwater is vital for safe drinking water. Countries like Switzerland, Finland, and Iceland lead the world with naturally pure underground sources, strong environmental laws, and minimal treatment needs.

‘Switzerland to Finland’: 5 countries with the cleanest underground water reserves

Censorship at UN: Iranian state TV faced international backlash after digitally blurring the legs of Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard during a UN broadcast.


 Iran State TV Faces Backlash for Blurring Finnish Foreign Minister’s Legs In UN Broadcast 

Censorship at UN: Iranian state TV faced international backlash after digitally blurring the legs of Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard during a UN broadcast.

Censorship at UN: Iran State TV Faces Backlash for Blurring Female Ministers 

Deep beneath the rocky island of Olkiluoto which is located off Finland’s west coast, lies a remarkable engineering feat, a facility designed to safely store the country’s most dangerous nuclear waste for hundreds of thousands of years. 

Finland's Nuclear Waste Stored 433 Meters Underground

Finnish President Stubb Calls For 'Carrot-And-Stick' Approach, Says 'Not A War' With Russia | WION

In an interview with CNN, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Finland is not at war with Russia and that when it comes to Moscow’s air provocations, "the key here is not to overreact."


Finnish President Stubb Calls For 'Carrot-And-Stick' Approach, Says 'Not A War' With Russia

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb warned Europe must be ready to confront Russia under new Ukraine security guarantees, stressing deterrence requires strength, real commitments, and possible US backing

‘On ground, at sea or in the air’: Security guarantees mean Europe must be 'ready to fight' Russia for Ukraine, says Finland’s President Stubb

Just a day after the incursion in Poland, Russia expressed dissatisfaction with Finland about building a fence along its eastern border and threatened that a confrontation with Russia would collapse its statehood. 

After incursion in Poland Russia threatens Finland about "building a new ‘Mannerheim Line'”

The police are investigating the suicide case. The police further said that there does not appear to be any criminal involvement in the incident.

Finnish lawmaker takes own life in Finland's parliament building - What were his LAST WORDS

This 'polar night' ranges from a few weeks to several months depending on latitude: by 70° N it typically lasts from late November to mid-January, and it grows longer the farther north you go. 

Norway, Russia, Canada and more: These 7 countries that live in total darkness for months

Finland passes law restricting smartphone use in schools, promoting a return to traditional learning methods. Experts warn of mobile phones' potential harm to children's brains, sparking a global trend towards phone-free education.

Finland passes law to restrict smartphones in school

A new study reveals that Lapland experienced its warmest summer in 2,000 years in 2024, with researchers warning that human-caused climate change is to blame. The alarming findings suggest that such heatwaves may become common by 2050.

Study reveals that Summer 2024 was Lapland's warmest in 2,000 years

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