New Finnish law blocking asylum seekers from entering via Russian border becomes operational
A new, controversial law that allows asylum seekers to be turned away from entering Finland via the eastern Russian border has become operational. The...
Port access in Norway restricted for Russian fishing vessels
As part of the EU’s sanctions against Russia, Norway is targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, including restricting the access of Russian fish...
Russian military planes violate Finnish airspace claims Finland
According to a statement made by the Finnish Border Guard, Finland claims that four Russian military planes have violated the country’s airspace...
Over 300 new shooting ranges to open in Finland
Over 300 new shooting ranges are planned to open in Finland as a way to encourage more citizens to improve their firearm skills in the name of nationa...
Finland to extend closure of border with Russia
Finland is set to extend its border closures with Russia until 11th February, making it an extra four weeks than originally planned. Originally set to...
Vehicles with Russian registration officially banned from entering Finland
As part of an announcement by Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Finland has officially banned the entry of Russian-registered cars. The...
Fifteen Russian diplomats expelled in Norway for spying under diplomatic cover
Norway’s Department of Foreign Affairs has announced that fifteen Russian diplomats have been expelled from the country for spying under diplomatic co...
High-security 200-kilometer fence to be built by Finland along border with Russia
The Finnish Border Guard has announced a plan to build a high-security 200-kilometer fence along the border between Finland and Russia after increased...