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Sanna Marin: why Finland’s PM is facing calls to step down
feature Social Democrat leader admits to ‘boisterous’ partying after leaked videos surface
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How Finland joining Nato could tip the balance of power
feature Helsinki formally declares intention to join military alliance
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Will more countries join Nato after Russia’s Ukraine invasion?
Under the Radar Finland and Sweden mulling over plans to abandon neutrality and join military alliance
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An Arctic adventure in Finnish Lapland
The Week Recommends From snowmobile safaris to cross-country skiing, there’s more to Lapland than a trip to see Santa
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Coronavirus: how Finland became a Nordic Covid-19 success story
Speed Read Finns have kept the worst of the pandemic at bay despite enacting a shorter lockdown than many other countries
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Russia denies radiation increase is linked to its nuclear plants
In Depth Authorities insists no leakages or faults detected following rise in radioactivity levels across northern Europe
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Sanna Marin: who is world’s youngest serving prime minister?
Speed Read The new Finnish leader was raised in ‘rainbow family’
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Hotel St. George, Helsinki: northern grandeur by design
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Santa Claus Village: the home of Christmas
Speed Read Lapland is the ultimate pilgrimage site for fans of Father Christmas
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Why Finland won’t let go of the swastika
In Depth The symbol is still proudly displaced by the Finnish military, despite its Nazi associations
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Finland turns away from universal basic income
Speed Read Government will not expand scheme that gives unconditional monthly payments instead of means-tested benefits
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Aurora hunters: on the trail of the Northern Lights
The Week Recommends You may travel north in search of the Northern Lights, but this is no guarantee that you will actually see them
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Finland celebrates 100 years of independence: ten fast facts
Speed Read Buildings around the world will be lit up to celebrate the Northern European nation’s anniversary
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A guide to Saariselka
The Week Recommends Combine the Northern Lights with skiing and strange eats in Finnish Lapland
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