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Finland

Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.

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Portrait of happy Santa Claus in eyeglasses is preparing to Christmas in his residence, sitting in rocking chair, smiling and looking at camera.

Portrait of happy Santa Claus in eyeglasses is preparing to Christmas in his residence, sitting in rocking chair, smiling and looking at camera.

What message does Santa bring while jingling all the way?

What message does Santa bring while jingling all the way?

DW takes you to Santa’s magical Christmas village in his hometown to see how the jolly preparations are coming along.

People raising the Finnish flag

People raising the Finnish flag

Helsinki court orders seizure of Russian properties

Helsinki court orders seizure of Russian properties

Finland recently ordered the seizure of Russian assets at the request of Ukrainian oil and gas company Naftogaz.

Santa Claus officially opening the Christmas season during a ceremony in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa Claus officially opening the Christmas season during a ceremony in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa voices concern over mild weather in the Arctic

Santa voices concern over mild weather in the Arctic

Unseasonably warm weather is causing concern at Santa Claus Village, a tourist attraction in Finland's arctic region.

A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Under threat from Russia, the nearby countries of Sweden, Finland and Norway are updating preparedness guidelines.

A ship traveling along a stretch of open water marked by bright orange buoys; land is visible in the distance

A ship traveling along a stretch of open water marked by bright orange buoys; land is visible in the distance

Hybrid warfare on the seabed?

Hybrid warfare on the seabed?

Two undersea cables in the Baltic have been cut in possible acts of sabotage. They wouldn't be the first in the region.

French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.

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A man in glasses and a suit (Finland's President Alexander Stubb) stands in front of EU and Finnish flags

A man in glasses and a suit (Finland's President Alexander Stubb) stands in front of EU and Finnish flags

Finland's president says NATO key to EU security, US power

President Alexander Stubb told DW NATO is key to European security, voicing no doubt Ukraine will join the alliance.

Cashier at a fast food restaurant

Cashier at a fast food restaurant

Finland's hunt for skilled labor

Finland needs more skilled labor, but the Finnish language is an obstacle for foreign workers.

A Swedish marine looks at a military vessel in the sea during NATO military exercises near Tovik, Norway.

A Swedish marine looks at a military vessel in the sea during NATO military exercises near Tovik, Norway.

With Sweden onboard, NATO's north is now sealed

It's the moment Stockholm has been impatiently awaiting as it felt left out between allies Norway and Finland.

lights are seen at the Raja-Jooseppi international border crossing station

lights are seen at the Raja-Jooseppi international border crossing station

Russian-speaking Finns deplore border closure

People living in Finland don't know when they'll be able to see friends and family in Russia.

Asylum seekers coming from Russia are seen at the Nuijamaa border station between Russia and Finland in Lappeenranta.

Asylum seekers coming from Russia are seen at the Nuijamaa border station between Russia and Finland in Lappeenranta.

How asylum-seekers pay to cross Russian-Finnish border

As Finland shuts almost all border crossings to Russia, DW looks at how migrants are entering the EU nation.

Mural with Zelenskyy reading 'Glory to Ukraine'

Mural with Zelenskyy reading 'Glory to Ukraine'

Is neutrality really an option for Ukraine?

Russia has demanded Ukraine rule out NATO. But even Europe's neutral countries are considering joining the alliance.

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