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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:12:50 +0000
Finland to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports from June 2026, With Limited Exceptions and Transition Period
Finland will stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports from June 1, with a few exceptions.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:09:55 +0000
Finland to Host JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki Focused on Ukraine and European Security
President Alexander Stubb will convene a JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki in March 2026 to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine and European security amid regional tensions.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:51:25 +0000
Finnish Customs Seize Record Amounts of Narcotics and Weapons in 2025 Amid Surge in Designer Drugs and Tobacco Smuggling
In the past year, Finnish Customs reported a decrease in narcotics offences but recorded record-high seizures of drugs, medicines, weapons and cigarettes.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:09:57 +0000
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen Win UMK 2026 with ‘Liekinheitin’; Set to Represent Finland at Eurovision
Internationally acclaimed violinist Linda Lampenius and pop star Pete Parkkonen won Finland’s UMK 2026 with their song "Liekinheitin (Flamethrower) at the Nokia Arena in Tampere on Saturday night.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:07:02 +0000
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to Visit Rome for Diplomatic Talks, Business Forum and Arctic Policy Speech
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) is scheduled to visit Rome from March 2 to 3 to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between Finland and Italy.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:54:13 +0200
Helsinki to further reduce meat in school lunches
In a few years, meat-based dishes will only appear once or twice per week.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:50:34 +0200
Tuesday's papers: Finnish justice, swelling deficit, and eggs-asperation
Unlike the perpetrator, the victims of Vastaamo actually face a life sentence, Helsingin Sanomat reports.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:47:48 +0200
Major blaze claims 5 lives in Vantaa, police detain suspect
Police suspect the apartment fire was deliberately started.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:37:09 +0200
Finland to stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports in June
There will be a few exceptions to the upcoming rule, according to the foreign ministry.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:32:24 +0200
US expert flags Åland as potential target for Putin
Victory in Ukraine would embolden Moscow to further aggression, according to the Atlantic Council.

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