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Finland: Step ‘in the right direction’ the restriction on Russian visas

Finland: Step ‘in the right direction’ the restriction on Russian visas Finland: Step ‘in the right direction’ the restriction on Russian visas

The European Union’s move to suspend an agreement to facilitate visas for Russian citizens because of Moscow’s war in Ukraine is a step “in the right direction” if implemented by member states, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Wednesday. “This is moving in the right direction, but once again we have seen that so […]

Czech parliament approves Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession protocols

Czech parliament approves Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession protocols Czech parliament approves Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession protocols

The two houses of the Czech parliament approved the protocols for the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the most important enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in years. The Czech lower house almost unanimously approved the admission of the two Nordic countries to NATO in an all-night session that ended early today. […]

Finland, Sweden and Turkey discussed Ankara’s ‘concerns’ about the two countries joining NATO

Finland, Sweden and Turkey discussed Ankara’s ‘concerns’ about the two countries joining NATO Finland, Sweden and Turkey discussed Ankara’s ‘concerns’ about the two countries joining NATO

Officials from Turkey, Finland and Sweden agreed today to continue meetings in the coming months to discuss security concerns that Turkey has made a condition for allowing the two Nordic countries to join the NATO military alliance. Officials from the three countries held their first meeting today in the southern Finnish city of Vandaa. Finnish […]

Turkey, Finland, Sweden are discussing the accession of the latter two to NATO

Turkey, Finland, Sweden are discussing the accession of the latter two to NATO Turkey, Finland, Sweden are discussing the accession of the latter two to NATO

Officials from Turkey, Finland and Sweden are expected to meet today at an undisclosed location in Finland to discuss security concerns that Turkey has made a condition for allowing the two Nordic countries to join the NATO military alliance . Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said earlier that the first meeting between the officials would […]

Finland: Trial of journalists who published classified defense secrets begins

Finland: Trial of journalists who published classified defense secrets begins Finland: Trial of journalists who published classified defense secrets begins

Three journalists working for Finland’s largest daily newspaper are on trial starting today on charges of leaking classified defense secrets, and prosecutors are seeking at least 18 months in prison, suspended, if found guilty. In an unprecedented case for a country renowned for its freedom of the press, the prosecutor alleges that the two Helsingin […]

Finland: S. Marin apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ photo from party at prime minister’s residence

Finland: S. Marin apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ photo from party at prime minister’s residence Finland: S. Marin apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ photo from party at prime minister’s residence

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin today apologized for a photo from a private party she held at her official residence in July, following the uproar over her party last week. Yesterday, Monday, the prime minister, one of the youngest leaders in the world, tested negative for drugs. She did so to allay concerns following the […]

Meeting of delegations of Finland, Sweden, Turkey in Helsinki for the memorandum they signed in Madrid

Meeting of delegations of Finland, Sweden, Turkey in Helsinki for the memorandum they signed in Madrid Finland, Sweden and Turkey discussed Ankara’s ‘concerns’ about the two countries joining NATO

Finland will host a meeting with delegations from Sweden and Turkey in August, which will be dedicated to the memorandum they signed to pave the way for the two Nordic countries to join NATO, the Finnish foreign minister announced today. . “Representatives of Finland, Sweden and Turkey will meet in Finland in August,” Pekka Haavisto […]

Finland’s prime minister has been drug tested amid criticism over party videos

Finland’s prime minister has been drug tested amid criticism over party videos Finland’s prime minister has been drug tested amid criticism over party videos

LAST UPDATE: 18.44 Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she underwent a drug test to counter allegations sparked by leaked videos this week of her dancing and partying with friends, Bloomberg reported. Marin, 36, has faced mounting media criticism and pressure from political rivals after she was seen on video dancing with a group of […]

NATO: Czech Senate Approves Accession Protocols of Sweden and Finland

NATO: Czech Senate Approves Accession Protocols of Sweden and Finland NATO: Czech Senate Approves Accession Protocols of Sweden and Finland

The Senate of the Czech Republic approved yesterday Wednesday, almost unanimously, the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. All 66 senators participating in the process approved Sweden’s admission to NATO, while 64 out of 65 approved Finland’s admission. One senator abstained, but later assured public news agency ÄŒTK that he had done so by […]

NATO: Biden signed the accession protocols of Sweden and Finland

NATO: Biden signed the accession protocols of Sweden and Finland NATO: Biden signed the accession protocols of Sweden and Finland

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed US ratification of the admission of Sweden and Finland to NATO, the expansion of the alliance decided after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two Nordic countries will be “strong, reliable allies with great potential” in the US-led military alliance, Mr Biden assured during the signing ceremony at the […]