Finland, Israel quietly extend defense agreement for 10 years

Finland and Israel have extended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for defense cooperation over the next decade that will include research and development (R&D), cooperation, and procurement of defense equipment.Finland’s public broadcaster YLE …

September to begin with unsettled weather across Finland

September will begin with unsettled weather across Finland, with rain expected somewhere in the country each day and weekly totals exceeding 50 millimetres in parts of Lapland, according to a forecast from Foreca. South-westerly airflows from the Atlantic …

University of Helsinki leads a Business Finland project that turns food industry side streams into innovations

A research project coordinated by the University of Helsinki develops new, sustainable ways to use side streams from the dairy and meat industries. Business Finland granted the project significant funding. Current animal-based side streams contain …

The President of Finland does not believe in Russia's attack on NATO and rules out a nuclear strike on Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he sees no evidence of a possible Russian attack on NATO, and also expressed doubt that Moscow would use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. BILD reports, writes UNN. I do not believe that Russia will ever want to attack …

Finland bans AI music from its official music charts

Finland Extends Defense Cooperation with Israel through 2034

Finland has quietly signed a 10-year memorandum with Israel covering defense research, development and procurement, extending a military relationship that has become increasingly important to Israel’s defense industry despite growing political opposition …

Aapo 'The Angus' Rautio wins 2026 Air Guitar World Championship in Finland

This year was the 30th edition of a three-day event held in Finland that brings together 50 competitors from 13 countries, read the organizer's website. Contestants are judged on the performance of songs lasting 60 seconds, with the performers …

AP Teacher Completes International Training In Finland

NELLORE: Dr Chedarla Chennayya, a teacher at Penuballi school in Buchireddypalem mandal and an Andhra Pradesh Best Teacher awardee, has completed an international professional training programme organised by the University of Turku, Finland. The 10-day …

Israel and Finland extend defense cooperation pact

Finland and Israel have secretly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for defense cooperation until 2034, the Finnish media reports. The agreement was signed despite criticism from Finnish opposition parties. The agreement includes cooperation …

Paralympic champion Najla Imad wins gold in Finland

2026-08-30T11:12:23+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Helsinki Iraqi Paralympic champion Najla Imad won gold at the ITTF World Para Future Lahti 2026 in Finland, adding another title to her international record. Naseem Al- …