Nordic countries concerned over anti-UNRWA legislation

Five Nordic countries criticize bills against UNRWA introduced in the Knesset, say they "may fundamentally jeopardize the prospects for a two-state solution".

Finland:

12-year-old opened fire; murdered another 12-year-old

Twelve-year-old arrested by Finnish police for murdering another 12-year-old and injuring two. Twelve-year-old is under age of criminal liability and will not be detained.

Finland and Israel:

Top list of happiest countries in the world

The World Happiness Report finds a drastic drop in happiness in the US. Finland tops the overall list for the seventh successive year.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Finland donates 1 million Euro to MDA to save lives

Dr. Nina Nordström, the Ambassador of Finland, visited Magen David Adom's National Dispatch Center in Kiryat Ono and signed an agreement to donate 1 million Euro to the organization

Finland may boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation

Officials in Finland stated that in light of the war in Gaza and Israel’s participation – they plan to boycott Eurovision 2024

Finland signs historic agreement to purchase David's Sling

Finland signs 317 million EUR agreement to purchase David's Sling, one of the world's leading systems for intercepting advanced threats.

Finland to ban Holocaust denial

Finland's government outlines plan to fight racism after the cabinet was twice rocked by scandals.

Following US approval:

Israel to sell David’s Sling weapon system to Finland

US, Israel, and Finland to sign procurement agreement worth approximately 316 million Euros.

Finland: Two dozen injured in bridge collapse

Children returning from field trip fall 'several meters' onto road below, report says.

Jewish Finnish politician brutally beaten, threatened with death

Veteran lawmaker accosted by angry antisemite who threatens to throw him onto subway tracks and punches him in the face.

Finnish parliament committee votes to protect kosher slaughter

Constitutional committee deeply critical of animal welfare bill, describing it as a threat to religious freedom in Finland.

BDS

Artists boycott Finland art gallery over Israeli billionaire

130 Finnish artists join anti-Israel boycott of Finland's national art gallery over Israeli billionaire on its board.

Finland to build high tech barrier at Russia border

Fence along border with Russia expected to be completed within 3-4 years.

British politicians call on Finland not to ban kosher slaughter

Finland urged to amend animal welfare bill that would by technicality serve to ban religious slaughter.

Estonia and Finland call on EU to deny tourist visas to Russians

Estonia and Finland urge European nations to deny tourist visas to Russians.

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Motion backing NATO membership for Finland and Sweden approved in Senate by an overwhelming majority of 95-1.

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Watch: Russia deploys nukes to Finnish border following NATO bid

Russia has allegedly deployed a unit of Iskander nukes in retaliation for the country's bid to join NATO.

Watch: Erdogan slams Sweden, Finland NATO bids

The Turkish leader said the two Baltic states were harbingers of terror groups.

Russia threatens to destroy the UK, Finland in 'seconds'

Russia accused the West of waging a 'hybrid war', as a Putin ally threatened to nuke the UK in just over 3 minutes and Finland in 10 secs.

Putin: Finland joining NATO 'will become a threat to Russia'

Kremlin announces that Finland’s intention to join NATO poses a direct threat to Russia and intends to respond with "necessary measures."

Sweden, Finland looking to join NATO fearing Russian invasion

The Baltic states' clear interest in NATO membership has the Russian President furious.

EU antisemitism envoy calls on Finland to combat antisemitism

Katharina von Schnurbein urges Finland to increase measures against antisemitism.

Putin's next target? Russia moving missiles towards Finland

Unverified footage appears to indicate Russian weapons systems being moved toward the Finnish capital.

Watch:

Russian planes breach Finnish airspace following cyber attacks

Zelenskyy warned that Finland could be next on Putin's hitlist as the country weighs joining NATO following Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

Finland cancels one of last trains connecting EU to Russia

Finland’s national railway company has suspended the Allegro – one of the last remaining train services between the EU and Russia.

Finland: Pegasus detected in diplomats' phones

Finnish foreign ministry says it detected NSO's spyware in several phones used by its diplomats abroad.

Finnish group cuts ties with organization blacklisted by Israel

Finnish Christian missionary group Felm cuts ties with one of six PFLP affiliates labelled a terrorist organization by Israel.

Finnish tourists make Nazi salutes at Dachau

Three men banned for life from memorial site at Dachau after photographing each other making Nazi salute there.

Majority of Finnish parties support banning Nazi symbols

Discussion about banning swastika comes after Finnish court throws out case against men accused of flying Nazi flag during a 2018 parade.

Finnish court throws out charges against swastika flag wavers

Case against 5 men accused of flying Nazi flag during Independence Day parade will be taken to higher court by state prosecutor.

Watch: How Finland plans to solve the nuclear waste dilemma

Finland is building the largest, most powerful reactor in Europe - and plans to solve the issue of 250K of nuclear waste worldwide.

Proposal to ban circumcision of boys scrapped from Finland bill

Lawmakers remove language banning nonmedical circumcision of boys from a bill on female genital mutilation.

Red paint found on synagogue in Finland

Speckles and blotches of paint found on facade of synagogue in Turku, 70 miles of Helsinki.

Racism, intolerance 'escalating' in Finland: Council of Europe

Report by Council of Europe hits Finland over 'escalating' racism, anti-Semitism, and other forms of bigotry.

Israeli Embassy in Finland attacked for 15th time

Neo-Nazis, right-wing extremists vandalize Israeli embassy in Finland over the weekend, 15th time in the last year and a half.

Finnish citizens support Jews in Pittsburgh

Citizens from Finland, on tour of Judea and Samaria, express support for the Pittsburgh Jewish community.

Hotovely: Two-state solution does not work

Deputy FM Hotovely to Finnish counterpart: Two-state solution is not the main issue, Israel expects its friends to support historical truth.

Finland to probe troops’ alleged role in the Holocaust

Finland will investigate evidence suggesting that soldiers of its army were involved in murdering Jews during the Holocaust.

Photo-Essay: 'Compassion has no nationality'

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

European rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time."

Two people killed in stabbings in Finland

Two people killed and six wounded in stabbings in the city of Turku in western Finland.

Israel has the right to defend itself against extremist NGOs

Finnish TV has the solution to 'rape-fugee' crisis?

Funny? Sad? Alarming? Finland's public broadcasting channel's video on how to defend against rape shows a disconnect from reality.

Anti-Semitic Attacks Over Passover Shake Jews Worldwide

Three separate anti-Semitic attacks in Russia, Finland, and the US over Passover demonstrate global scourge that is anti-Semitism.

Dr. Inna Rogatchi Awarded 2014 Patmos Solidarity Prize

Pro-Israel Finnish humanitarian foundation grants award for writer Inna Rogatchi's "creative approach in the hard labor of memory".

Yad L'achim: Beware Missionary Threat in Southern Israel

Christian missionaries have in recent weeks begun targeting cities in southern Israel, activists for the Yad L'achim organization said.

Finland: Apology for 'Anti-Semitic' Athletics Ruling in 1938

In a small but symbolic gesture, Finnish Amateur Athletic Association apologizes for unfairly denying Jewish athlete's 1938 victory.

Anti-Semitic Finnish Paper Promises to 'Tone it Down'

A Finnish paper notorious for its anti-Semitic content has said it would tone down its editorial line after being criticized.

Finland, Denmark Upgrade PA's Diplomatic Missions

Finland and Denmark upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic missions to 'Palestinian embassies'.

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Israel Warns Finland Over Latest Flotilla Ship

Israel warns Finland that it will stop a boat with activists on board by force if it tries to break the blockade on Gaza.

Bickering Worsens Spain's Pain

Italian PM Lashes Out At 'Inappropriate' Remarks by EU Members

European finance ministers hit resistance while trying to stave off a rout prompted by skyrocketing interest charges on Spanish debt.

Secret Israeli-Finnish Nuclear Talks

A senior Finnish diplomat reportedly visited to discuss whether Israel would attend an NPT conference on the Middle East in Helsinki.

The Euro Crisis is Still with Us

While attention has been focused on the Arab world, the European debt crisis is still with us and becoming more intractable.

Finnish President: Her Goal is Peace

Tarja Halonen, the president of Finland, planted an olive tree this week in the Jerusalem Forest as physical expression of her desire for peace.