New Zealand's concerns over Cook Islands' shadow fleet revealed in OIA request
New Zealand is concerned about Cook Islands' shipping registry following a link to Russia's shadow fleet and has offered ...
Finland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says
NATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defense spending to at least ...
Finland to exit landmines treaty, hike defence spending given Russia threat, PM says
NATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defence spending to at least ...
How NATO patrols the sea for suspected Russian sabotage
ABOARD THE HNLMS LUYMES—Belgian Navy Commander Erik Kockx was patrolling the Baltic Sea recently when he got word that a ship ...
US and Finnish navies display drones used to enhance security in Baltic Sea
US Marine personnel have been stationed in Finland - their use of unmanned aerial vehicles has been part of NATO’s Baltic ...
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The five best no-fly cruise destinations for first-timers
Planning your first cruise? Forget flying. Here are five dazzling destinations you can reach without ever stepping foot on a ...
Finland Flags China As 'Challenge' In Defence Report, Eyes Stronger Indo-Pacific Ties
Finland, a new NATO member, has identified China as a "challenge" for the first time in its Defence Report, signaling a ...
Seattle Times15d
Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once ...
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BLRT Grupp completes refurbishment project onboard Tallink Grupp’s Baltic Princess
Tallink Grupp has completed an €8 million ($8.7 million) maintenance and upgrade project on its 212-metre vessel Baltic Princess, with technical maintenance performed by repair yard operator BLRT ...
The Hamilton Spectator15d
Axworthy ‘deeply dismayed’ as eastern European states propose leaving landmine treaty
On Tuesday, defence ministers representing Poland and the three Baltic nations said they “unanimously recommend withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention,” which took effect in 1999, due to the ...
Kyiv Post19d
Finnish Verdict Due for Russian Accused of Ukraine War Crimes
A Finnish court is due to rule Friday on a Russian citizen accused ... The Rusich fighters used the Ukrainian flag to deceive the soldiers of the battalion, making them believe the checkpoint was ...
The Baltic Course19d
Finnish investors most active on Estonia's real estate market
Estonia's real estate attracts both professional investors and retired people. Finnish capital and Tallinn are very well connected; the way from Helsinki to Tallinn takes is easy and affordable, ...